It Took a Miracle Words: John Willard Peterson (b. Nov. 1, 1921; d. Sept. 20, 2006). (John Peterson)Note: Kansas born John Peterson was the youngest of seven children. He wasContinue readingIt Took a Miracle
Highway to Heaven
Highway to Heaven. There are questions about who composed this gospel classic. Many resources state that the writer of this song is unknown. On the other hand, “Highway to Heaven”Continue readingHighway to Heaven
The Wings That Fly Us Home
The Wings That Fly Us Home” – John Denver and Joe Henry wrote many songs together, and “The Wings That Fly Us Home” holds a special place. Today we rememberContinue readingThe Wings That Fly Us Home
Green Pastures
Green Pastures written in 1929 by American dramatist Connelly is best known for his Pulitzer Prize- winning play The Green Pastures, a fantasy of biblical history presented in terms ofContinue reading Green Pastures
Sunshine in the Shadows
Sunshine in the Shadows by the Carter Family Recorder in 1931-1932.
The Hymn of Joy” “Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee
“The Hymn of Joy” (often called “Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee” after the first line) is a poem written by Henry van Dyke in 1907 with the intention of musicallyContinue readingThe Hymn of Joy” “Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee
He Set Me Free
He Set Me Free by: Albert E. Brumley Born: October 29, 1905, near Spiro, Oklahoma. Died: November 15, 1977, Springfield, Missouri. Buried: Fox Cemetery, Powell, Missouri. Brumley attended the HartfordContinue readingHe Set Me Free
The Gospel train’s comin
“The Gospel train’s comin’ And rollin’ thro’ the land” – The Gospel Train (Traditional). Harriet Tubman was the most famous conductor on the Underground Railroad. She was born a slaveContinue readingThe Gospel train’s comin
He Keep Me Singing
He Keep Me Singing is sometimes also referred to as Sweetest Name I know. The song was written by Luther B. Bridgers. Bridgers was born on February 14, 1884 inContinue readingHe Keep Me Singing
Glory to His Name” or “Down At The Cross
“Glory to His Name” (also called “Down At The Cross”) is a hymn written by Elisha A. Hoffman in 1878. It is thought that Hoffman was reading about the crucifixionContinue readingGlory to His Name” or “Down At The Cross