The words and tune of this hymn are from the pen of Elton M Roth (1891 – 1951). He was born at Berne, Indiana and passed away at Glendale, California. Roth was one of the most well-known musicians of his day and contributed over a hundred hymns to the church. According to Mr. Roth, this hymn came suddenly to him while assisting with evangelism in Texas in 1923. He recalled, “That evening I introduced the song by having more than 200 boys and girls sing it at the open-air meeting, after which the audience joined in the singing. I was thrilled as it seemed my whole being was transformed into a song.”
Songs with Banjo from Harold Hagler
