Just Over in the Glory Land Author: James W. Acuff. Born: January 4, 1864, Freestone County, Texas. Died: August 1, 1937, Georgetown, Texas. Buried: Odd Fellows Cemetery, Georgetown, Texas. James was a well known singer and song writer among the Churches of Christ in Texas. He wrote several popular Gospel songs, often led the singing for protracted meetings, and helped compile hymnals for the Firm Foundation Company of Austin. His career as a singer and song writer spanned nearly 50 years. This song is a celebration of the home that the Lord is preparing for those that believe in him. It says that when we reach there, we will sing God’s praises and share his glory. It is a song that continues to bless millions of Christians all over the world with the hope of our heavenly home.