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: [I would not live without Thee, not a day]First Line: I would not live without Thee, not a dayComposer: S. W. Martin; T. M. TowneDate: 1898