William Elmo Mercer

William Elmo Mercer was an American gospel songwriter, composer, arranger, and music editor from Louisiana. Hymnary identifies him as author of 'Each Step I Take' and many other gospel songs, often under the credit W. Elmo Mercer or W. E. M. Secondary hymnological sources connect him with the John T. Benson publishing world in Nashville and with extensive gospel song editing and arranging work.