'Tis the Grandest Thing

I've a story to tell, 'tis the story of Jesus

Author: J. B. Coats
Tune: [I've a story to tell, 'tis the story of Jesus]
Published in 4 hymnals

Author: J. B. Coats

J.B. Coats was born on April 6, 1901, in Summerland, Mississippi. He attended the schools of his area and was both a student and lover of music all his life...His formal education was continued with study at Mississippi Southern College and Louisiana State University. He also studied music with Julius Rishing, J.E. and Alvis O. Thomas and T.B. Mosley. When just a lad about fourteen, he began teaching music classes and conducting evangelistic singing. Mr. Coats was a teacher in public schools most of his life...He was the composer of many loved gospel songs with "Where Could I Go" haveing been printed and sung most widely. Others of his outstanding songs are "A Wonderful Place", "My Soul Shall Live On", "I'm Winging My Way Back Home", and "T… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: I've a story to tell, 'tis the story of Jesus
Title: 'Tis the Grandest Thing
Author: J. B. Coats
Language: English
Refrain First Line: 'Tis the grandest thing

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Gospel Song Jewels No. 2 #40

Mississippi Melodies; a Choice Selection of Songs Suitable for Most Any Occasion #d70

Morning Light #108

Silver Trumpets #70

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