I Will Slip Away Home

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I am traveling through a world of sadness

Author: Vep B. Ellis
Tune: [I am traveling through a world of sadness]
Published in 5 hymnals

Author: Vep B. Ellis

Vesphew Benton Ellis (1917 - 1988) Vep Ellis was one of the most prolific and beloved songwriters in Southern Gospel. He served as a Church of God minister for 49 years. He also published more than 500 songs over the course of a career that also saw him record five albums and numerous singles of his own. Vep served for several years as music director for the Oral Roberts Ministries and as music director of the Tennessee Music And Printing Company. He also owned his own publishing company, Vep Ellis And Sons Music. His songs have been recorded by nearly every Southern Gospel artist. Awards SGMA Hall Of Fame (2001) Solo Discography http://sghistory.com/index… Go to person page >

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First Line:	I am traveling through a world of sadness
Title:	I Will Slip Away Home
Author:	Vep B. Ellis
Source:	"Singing For Jesus"
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	I'm going away, forever to stay
Copyright:	Copyright, 1940, by Tennessee Music & Printing Co., in "Singing For Jesus"