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When the Saints Go Marching In

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I'm just a weary pilgrim Plodding through this world of sin

Author: Luther G. Presley (1937)Tune: [I'm just a weary pilgrim] (32113)Published in 26 hymnals Pair with other hymns

Representative Text

1 I’m just a weary pilgrim, Plodding thru this world of sin; Getting ready for that city When the saints go marching in.

Refrain: When the saints go marching in, When the saints go marching in; Lord I want to be in that number When the saints go marching in.

2 My father loved the Savior, What a soldier he had been! But his steps will be more steady When the saints go marching in. [Refrain]

3 And mother, may God bless her, I can see her now, as then; With a robe of white around her When the saints go marching in. [Refrain]

4 Up there I'll see the Savior Who redeemed my soul from sin, With extended hands He'll greet me When the saints go marching in. [Refrain]Source: Singing Revival #23All representative texts • Compare texts • Text size: Regular | Large^ top

Author: Luther G. Presley

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 Mus… Go to person page >^ top

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First Line:	I'm just a weary pilgrim Plodding through this world of sin
Title:	When the Saints Go Marching In
Author:	Luther G. Presley (1937)
Meter:	8.7.8.7.8.8.9.8
Language:	English
Refrain First Line:	When the saints go marching in
Copyright:	© 1937 Stamps Baxter Music Co.

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Tune

[I'm just a weary pilgrim] (32113)All tunes published with 'When the Saints Go Marching In'^ top

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Instances in all hymnals

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Blessed Refuge #78

Display Title: When The Saints Go Marching In First Line: I'm just a weary pilgrim Tune Title: [I'm just a weary pilgrim] Author: Luther G. Presley Date: 2004 Blessed Refuge #78

Sacred Selections for the Church #645

Display Title: When the Saints Go Marching In First Line: I'm just a weary pilgrim Tune Title: [I'm just a weary pilgrim] Author: E. J. C.; Luther G. Presley Date: 1990 Sacred Selections for the Church #645

Sacred Songs of the Church #919

Display Title: When the Saints Go Marching In First Line: I'm just a weary pilgrim Tune Title: [I'm just a weary pilgrim] Author: E. J. C.; Luther G. Presley, 1887-1974 Date: 2007 Sacred Songs of the Church #919

Standard Songs Of The Church #63

Display Title: When The Saints Go Marching In First Line: I’m just a weary pilgrim Tune Title: [I’m just a weary pilgrim] Author: Luther G. Presley Date: 2017 Standard Songs Of The Church #63 Include 22 pre-1979 instancesAll instances^ top Suggestions or corrections? Contact us About | Copyright | Privacy | Contact Us | Advertise With Us | Publisher Partnerships | Give | Get Hymnary Pro It looks like you are using an ad-blocker. Ad revenue helps keep us running. Please consider white-listing Hymnary.org or getting Hymnary Pro to eliminate ads entirely and help support Hymnary.org.