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Baylus Benjamin “B.B.” McKinney

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Baylus Benjamin “B.B.” McKinney Famous memorial

Birth
Heflin, Webster Parish, Louisiana, USA
Death
7 Sep 1952 (aged 66)
Bryson City, Swain County, North Carolina, USA
Burial
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA GPS-Latitude: 36.1149788, Longitude: -86.76099
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Hymn Writer. He was the composer of some of the most beloved hymns of the church. His first published book of songs was "Songs of Victory" in 1937. "The Nail-Scarred Hand", "Have Faith in God", "Satisfied With Jesus", "God Give Us Christian Homes", "Wherever He Leads I'll Go", and "Glorious Is Thy Name" are just a few of the songs written by McKinney and appear in hymnals the world over. McKinney was also the editor of "The Broadman Hymnal", which was first published in 1952.
Hymn Writer. He was the composer of some of the most beloved hymns of the church. His first published book of songs was "Songs of Victory" in 1937. "The Nail-Scarred Hand", "Have Faith in God", "Satisfied With Jesus", "God Give Us Christian Homes", "Wherever He Leads I'll Go", and "Glorious Is Thy Name" are just a few of the songs written by McKinney and appear in hymnals the world over. McKinney was also the editor of "The Broadman Hymnal", which was first published in 1952.

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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11312825/baylus_benjamin-mckinney: accessed ), memorial page for Baylus Benjamin “B.B.” McKinney (22 Jul 1886–7 Sep 1952), Find a Grave Memorial ID 11312825, citing Woodlawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum, Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.