“Old Black Joe” is a parlor song by Stephen Foster (1826–1864). It was published by Firth, Pond & Co. of New York in 1860. Ken Emerson, author of the bookContinue readingOld Black Joe
Let It Be
Written by Paul McCartney during the sessions for The Beatles (a/k/a the “White Album”), “Let It Be” was inspired by a dream the singer had of his deceased mother, Mary,Continue readingLet It Be
He Lives
With Easter around the corner, I thought it was only fitting to look at the story behind a famous hymn that speaks of the wonderful truth that Easter shares toContinue readingHe Lives
I Bowed on My Knees and Cried Holy
I Bowed on My Knees and Cried Holy is a beautiful contemporary song that expresses how we will feel when we reach heaven. The song was written by Nettie {Neith}Continue readingI Bowed on My Knees and Cried Holy
Believe in a Hill Called Mt. Calvary
Gospel musicians and couple Bill and Gloria Gaither wrote the lyrics to the song “I Believe in a Hill Called Mt. Calvary.” It’s a tune honoring the symbolic hill calledContinue readingBelieve in a Hill Called Mt. Calvary
VICTORY IN JESUS
VICTORY IN JESUS written Eugene-Monroe-Bartlett. To understand the significance of the song and why those words hold such a powerful meaning, you will have to know a little bit aboutContinue readingVICTORY IN JESUS
I Don’t Know About Tomorrow
“I Don’t Know About Tomorrow” written by Ira Stanphill was an accomplished musician and minister. Ira served with 9 different organizations in the capacities of youth director, music director andContinue readingI Don’t Know About Tomorrow
Faith unlocks the Door
There is power when a Christian have faith in God which unlocks all doors Hebrews 11:1, Define faith in two ways. First, “it is the substance of things hope for”Continue readingFaith unlocks the Door
Somebody Bigger Than You and I
“Somebody Bigger Than You and I” is a song written by Johnny Lange, Hy Heath and Sonny Burke in the 1950s. It is known as a gospel standard. The gospelContinue readingSomebody Bigger Than You and I