Esther Kerr Rusthoi (February 21, 1909 – April 8, 1962) was an American author, poet, composer, singer, and evangelist,Hear...Rev. and Mrs. Howard Rusthoi, Lodi News-Sentinel,25 February 1948. Retrieved 2012-02-10. and was an associate pastor at the Angelus Temple of Los Angeles.LA Ministers to Preach Here, Lodi News-Sentinel,21 February 1948. Retrieved 2012-02-10. She is best known for her hymn, "It Will be Worth it All, When We See Jesus." Her husband was Rev. Howard Rusthoi who also served as overseas chaplain in the U.S. armed forces. Together they were known as "revival broadcasters".Rev. Parrott to conduct Oakland Revival Campaign, Oakland Tribune, 28 February 1936. Retrieved 2012-02-10. She was sister to evangelist Phil Kerr.Esther L. Kerr Rusthoi , Hymntime.com, 2 January 2012. Retrieved 2012-02-08.
In addition to gospel songs, her other works include:
"Don't Give Up the Ship" (Glendale, California: The Church Press, 193?) "Listen for the Whispers" "Amazing Grace: Overwhelming Unmerited Divine Favor" (Glendale, California: The Church Press, 193?) "Why Pray? A Challenging Call to Prayer!" (The Church Press, 194?) "Listen for the Whispers!" (Glendale, California: The Church Press, circa 1952)
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