My Soul Was Glad

My soul was glad when unto me

Author: Dewey Westra (1931)
Tune: JERUSALEM'S PEACE
Published in 2 hymnals

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Author: Dewey Westra

Dewey D. Westra (b. Holland, MI, 1899; d. Wyoming, MI, 1979) was a dedicated educator, writer, and musician who faithfully served the Christian Reformed Church. He attended Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Wayne State University in Detroit. In the 1920s and 30s he was a Christian school Principal in Byron Center and Detroit, Michigan. During the 1940s he was involved in various ventures, including becoming a diesel instructor for the Ford Motor Company. After 1947 he became a principal again, serving at Christian schools in Sioux Center, Iowa; Randolph, Wisconsin; and Walker, Michigan. Westra wrote poetry in English, Dutch, and Frisian, and translated poetry into English from Dutch and Frisian. He arranged many songs and composed… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: My soul was glad when unto me
Title: My Soul Was Glad
Author: Dewey Westra (1931)
Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8.9.8.8.9
Language: English
Copyright: © 1976 Faith Alive Christian Resources

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Psalter Hymnal (Blue) #262

Psalter Hymnal (Red) #276

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