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Display Title: The Lord Is With Me First Line: I live in a land of sorrow Tune Title: [I live in a land of sorrow] Author: Luther G. Presley Date: 1951 Source: "Harbor Bells No. 6"
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The Lord Is With Me
I live in a land of sorrow while toiling in this earthly race
Author: Luther G. Presley (1937)Tune: [I live in a land of sorrow]
Published in 5 hymnals
Author: Luther G. Presley
Luther G. Presley (March 6, 1887 – December 6, 1974) was a songwriter, musician, and composer, who is best-known for writing the lyrics to the gospel song "When the Saints Go Marching In".
Luther G. Presley was born on Beckett Mountain in Faulkner County, Arkansas on March 6, 1887. He studied music beginning at the age of 14, where he excelled. He soon became choir director. He wrote his first song, "Gladly Sing," when he was 17. He furthered his study in singing and music, under renowned teachers.
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Luther Presley wrote the lyrics for the gospel spiritual "When the Saints Go Marching In", in 1937, while Virgil O. Stamps composed the music and melody to the famous work.
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