September 20, 1921 - Hymnist William J. Kirkpatrick Dies

On September 20, 1921 hymn music writer William J. Kirkpatrick died at his Philadelphia, PA home.  The former Civil War veteran was a life-long student of hymns and wrote the music for “We Have Heard the Joyful Sound – Jesus Saves, Jesus Saves!”, “He Hideth My Soul”, “Redeemed, How I Love to Proclaim It”, and “’Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus” (these aren’t the official titles).  A Methodist choir leader, Kirkpatrick also wrote both the words and the music to “Lord, I’m Coming Home”.