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Written by John G. Foote (1839-1929) and composed by John G. Foote and Elisha A. Hoffman in the 19th Century, this hymn is published in 226 hymnals, including "Church Hymnal" (Page 378) by Tennessee Music and Printing Co. (1951, 1979) and is available on Amazon. Rev John G Foote USA 1854-1901. Probably born in Salina, IA, John and his brother were Presbyterians. John married Janet Ann Macindoe. He and his brother evangelized in the Chicago area in the 1890s. His hymn was published in 1892, but
