I'll Be a Sunbeam Want Me for a Sunbeam". The latter version was covered by Nirvana. The hymn was also referenced in the lyrics of the song "Alibi" by Elvis Costello ("Maybe Jesus wants you for a sunbeam?"). I'll Be a Sunbeam "I'll Be a Sunbeam" (also called "Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam") is a popular children's Christian hymn composed by Nellie Talbot; it is sung to music composed in 1900 by Edwin O. Excell. Due to its age, the hymn has entered the public domain in the United States. Published in Chicago by Excell as hymn number 137 in his "Praises" in
S. Talbot Smith member of the weekly program "Information Please" broadcast on Radio 5AD from 1940 to 1949. It was broadcast "live" with a studio audience, with the "experts" attempting to answer questions sent in by listeners. Other panelists were Dr. J. J. Bray, A. M. Bills (a master at SPC) and Steve McKee (football journalist). He was also Talbot Smith was awarded an OBE in 1941. S(ydney) Talbot Smith BA LLB (1861– 3 October 1948) married Florence Oliver Chettle ( – 21 September 1935) on 2 June 1887; their children were: S. Talbot Smith Sydney Talbot Smith OBE (21 April 1861 –