I'm a Gonna Shine

Some of these days when I reach heaven where the redeemed of God abide

Author: Luther G. Presley
Tune: [Some of these days when I reach heaven where the redeemed of God abide]
Published in 2 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. Work 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. Luther Presley was inducted into the Southern Gospel Mus… Go to person page >

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First Line: Some of these days when I reach heaven where the redeemed of God abide
Title: I'm a Gonna Shine
Author: Luther G. Presley
Language: English
Refrain First Line: I'm a gonna shine

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Jubilee Spirituals #150

Song Hits #d98

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