Marion Wesley Easterling (March 12, 1910 - December 10, 1989) was an American music composer in the genre of southern gospel who claimed he had written around 300 songs.

[1] His compositions include "When I Wake Up To Sleep No More", "Lord Lead Me On", "Standing By The River", "Rainbow Of Love", and "When He Reached Down His Hand For Me".

[1] Other hit songs written by Easterling include "Standing By The River", "Rainbow Of Love", "When He Reached Down His Hand For Me", and "When I Wake Up To Sleep No More".

[1] He hosted a morning gospel show "America's Favorites" on WKLF radio station in Clanton, Alabama.

[2] In 1974 Easterling's composition "When I Wake Up To Sleep No More" as performed by The Inspirations was number one on the Singing News magazine's gospel charts for seven consecutive months.