Guitar,Piano,Vocal,Voice - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1486427 Composed by William S. Pitts. Arranged by John Meola Lindhorst. Christian,Praise & Worship,Religious,Traditional. Score. 2 pages. John Meola Lindhorst #1063490. Published by John Meola Lindhorst (A0.1486427). This well-known hymn was Written by William S. Pitts in 1857. “The Church in the Wildwood”, also known as “The Little Brown Church in the Vale”, has been recorded by hundreds of performers is a variety of musical styles. This piano/vocal arrangement is reflective of a performance featured on a popular episode of “The Andy Griffith Show”. The accompaniment ranges from gentle and flowing to percussive and rhythmic. The simple melody and thoughtful lyrics combine to create a memorable song that is sure to evoke feelings of nostalgia in all who hear it.