Born: January 4, 1864, Freestone County, Texas.
Died: August 1, 1937, Georgetown, Texas.
Buried: Odd Fellows Cemetery, Georgetown, Texas.
James was a well known singer and song writer among the Churches of Christ in Texas. He wrote several popular Gospel songs, often led the singing for protracted meetings, and helped compile hymnals for the Firm Foundation Company of Austin. His career as a singer and song writer spanned nearly 50 years.
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Display Title: Beautiful CityFirst Line: My Savior has gone a blest home to prepareTune Title: [My Savior has gone a blest home to prepare]Author: Jas. W. AcuffDate: 1911
Display Title: Beautiful CityFirst Line: My Savior has gone a blest home to prepareTune Title: [My Savior has gone a blest home to prepare]Author: Jas. W. AcuffDate: 1909
Display Title: Beautiful CityFirst Line: My Savior has gone a blest home to prepareTune Title: [My Savior has gone a blest home to prepare]Author: James W. AcuffDate: 1943
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