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[When you steal away to Jesus]

Appears in 3 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Luther G. Presley Incipit: 13516 54115 45132 Used With Text: Whisper My Name in Prayer

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Whisper My Name in Prayer

Author: L. G. P. Appears in 7 hymnals First Line: When you steal away to Jesus Used With Tune: [When you steal away to Jesus]

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Whisper My Name in Prayer

Author: L. G. P. Hymnal: Melodies of Joy #7 (1951) First Line: When you steal away to Jesus Languages: English Tune Title: [When you steal away to Jesus]

Whisper My Name in Prayer

Author: L. G. P. Hymnal: Celestial Songs #7 (1953) First Line: When you steal away to Jesus Refrain First Line: Whisper my name, speak it gently all way Languages: English Tune Title: [When you steal away to Jesus]

Whisper My Name in Prayer

Author: L. G. P. Hymnal: Super Specials No. 3 #7 (1941) First Line: When you steal away to Jesus Languages: English Tune Title: [When you steal away to Jesus]

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Luther G. Presley

1887 - 1974 Person Name: L. G. P. Author of "Whisper My Name in Prayer" in Melodies of Joy 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 Music Association Hall of Fame in 2008. --wikipedia.org
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