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There Is a Happy Land

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The grave of Andrew Young FRSE, Rosebank Cemetery, Edinburgh

There Is a Happy Land is a hymn by Andrew Young (1807–1889), a Scottish schoolmaster, and first published in 1838.[1] It now may be sung to a tune arranged by Leonard P. Breedlove.[2][3]

Young's grave is on the western wall of Rosebank Cemetery in Edinburgh and refers to his authorship of the hymn.

Cultural references

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The song is known for being quoted or adapted in various contexts:

References

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  1. ^ Lee, Sidney, ed. (1900). "Young, Andrew" . Dictionary of National Biography. Vol. 63. London: Smith, Elder & Co.
  2. ^ There is a happy land. Cyberhymnal. Retrieved 27 April 2012.
  3. ^ There Is a Happy Land. Timeless Truths. Retrieved 18 July 2010.
  4. ^ Quotes from The King and I (1956). IMDb. Retrieved 18 July 2010.
  5. ^ Soundtracks for The Proposition. IMDb. Retrieved 18 July 2010