Ira Stanphill was inducted into the GMA Hall of Fame in 1981 and published his autobiography, This Side of Heaven in 1983. Stanphill wrote the song that evening and was singing his new song within a few days. Don’t know when it will be done, but I won’t have to live in this house forever.” The little girl excitedly asked him, “Why haven’t you heard? My daddy just inherited a fortune and he’s building us a mansion just over that hill over there. In their conversation, he mentioned how sorry he was that she lived in such a poor surrounding. The man was compelled to stop and talk to the young girl. A young girl about the age of 8 or 9 and poorly dressed was playing in the front yard. Many shingles as well as part of the roof were missing which made him wonder how the house was even still standing. The broken window glasses were replaced with oil paper. It was needing a paint job and repairs of all kinds. As he passed one particular house it caught his attention. “One day a wealthy man facing bankruptcy took a drive through the rural part of the country. Whether during a sermon or conversation is unclear, but Stanphill heard the following story: Ira Stanphill was inspired to write Mansion Over the Hilltop by another minister, either Rev. He went on to become a pastor and was known as a singing evangelists. He was composing songs and singing by the age of seventeen. He is described as a gifted musician, who had been playing the piano, organ and other instruments since he was ten years old. For teachers and activity professionals.Rebel to Redeemed…Sharing HIS Kind of Love
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