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Norman J. Clayton
| Norman J. Clayton (Composer of Christian hymn, "Now I belong to Jesus") | |
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| Born | January 22, Brooklyn, New York City |
| Died | June 1, (aged 89) Carmel, Putnam County New York |
| Religion | Gospel Church |
Norman J.
Clayton (January 22, &#; June 1, ) was a gospel hymn writer best known for his composition, "Now I belong to Jesus."
Clayton was the ninth of ten children born in Brooklyn, New York City.
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He surrendered his life to Jesus Christ at the age of six at the South Brooklyn Gospel Church, where his mother had been a foundation member. At the age of twelve he undertook what became a lifelong assignment as organist at his church.[1]
Clayton was first employed in the construction business but established a music company, Gospel Songs, later absorbed by the Rodeheaver Company.
In , he began working with Jack Wyrtzen’s Word of Life organization, which offered gospel music to radio and crusade meetings. Clayton wrote scores of gosp