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[Men strive for the wealth of this wide, wicked world]

Appears in 11 hymnals Composer and/or Arranger: Luther G. Presley Hymnal Title: Sacred Selections for the Church Incipit: 13553 21444 35576 Used With Text: I'd Rather Have Jesus

Author: L. G. P. Appears in 22 hymnals Hymnal Title: The New Wonderful Songs for Work and Worship First Line: Men strive for the wealth of this wide, wicked world Refrain First Line: I'd rather live in that bright city Used With Tune: [Men strive for the wealth of this wide, wicked world]

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I'd Rather Have Jesus

Author: L. G. P. Hymnal: Bill Garrett's 1951 Special Sacred Songs #54 (1951) Hymnal Title: Bill Garrett's 1951 Special Sacred Songs First Line: Men strive for the wealth of this wide, wicked world Languages: English Tune Title: [Men strive for the wealth of this wide, wicked world]

I'd Rather Have Jesus

Author: L. G. P. Hymnal: Church Gospel Songs and Hymns #407 (1983) Hymnal Title: Church Gospel Songs and Hymns First Line: Men strive for the wealth of this wide, wicked world Languages: English Tune Title: [Men strive for the wealth of this wide, wicked world]

I'd Rather Have Jesus

Author: Luther G. Presley Hymnal: Clarion Call #146 (2002) Hymnal Title: Clarion Call First Line: Men strive for the wealth of this wide, wicked world Refrain First Line: I'd rather live in that bright city Languages: English Tune Title: [Men strive for the wealth of this wide, wicked world]

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Luther G. Presley

1887 - 1974 Person Name: L. G. P. Hymnal Title: The New Wonderful Songs for Work and Worship Author of "I'd Rather Have Jesus" in The New Wonderful Songs for Work and Worship 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