Edgar Page Stites was 40 years old in 1876 when he wrote the words of one of the world’s popular hymns. He was to say he was so emotionally overcome while he was writing “Beulah Land” that he fell on ...
When Christians attend church they have a Cape May native to thank for the lyrics of a gospel hymn that is still among the most popular hymns ever composed. Edgar Page Stites wrote the words for ...