William Steffe

"Steffe" redirects here. For the Italian footballer, see Demetrio Steffè. For the Italian rower, see Giovanni Steffè.
William Steffe
Bornc. 1830 (1830)
South Carolina, U.S.
Diedc. 1890 (aged 59–60)
Occupations
  • Bookkeeper
  • insurance agent
Known forCollecting and editing the tune for the traditional "Glory Hallelujah" refrain

William Steffe (c. 1830 – c. 1890) was a Philadelphia bookkeeper and insurance agent. He is credited with collecting and editing the musical tune for a camp-meeting song with the traditional "Glory Hallelujah" refrain, in about 1856. It opened with "Say, brothers, will you meet us / on Canaan's happy shore?" The tune became widely known.

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