Martin, Samuel Wesley, author of "The Gospel Bells are ringing" (The Gospel Message), was born at Plainfield, Illinois, Jan. 20, 1839.
--John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, Appendix, Part II (1907)… Go to person page >
Tune Title: [Around the throne of God in heav'n]First Line: Around the throne of God in heav'nComposer: S. Wesley MartinIncipit: 51176 71776 71562Date: 1880