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"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 crucifixion of Jesus in the Bible and began to think about how God saved men from their sins by allowing Jesus to die on the cross. The poem Hoffman wrote based on these thoughts was called ...
"The Old Rugged Cross" has been a country gospel favorite ever since it became the title song of Ernest Tubb's 1952 gospel album; it has been performed by some of the twentieth century's most important recording artists, including Al Green, Andy Griffith, Anne Murray, Brad Paisley, Chet Atkins, Chris Barber, John Berry, Floyd Cramer, George Jones, Eddy Arnold, Jim Reeves, Johnny Cash and June ...
Stanphill composed more than 500 gospel songs. [16] Recordings of his composition Mansion Over the Hilltop sold more than 2 million copies, and some of his songs have been translated into other languages. [2] “Room at the Cross” is still sung and is in many hymnals. Stanphill founded Hymntime Publishers, Inc., and was the company's ...
Charles Ernest Moody (a.k.a. Charbles Earnest Moody) was a gospel [1] songwriter from Gordon County, Georgia, United States.He was a member of the 1920s string band Georgia Yellow Hammers [2] from Calhoun, Georgia, which included members Bill Chitwood, Bud Landress, and Phil Reeve. [3]
The song narrates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, detailing how he was nailed to the cross, "whooped up the hill", speared in the side, and hung his head and died, all the while keeping a dignified silence. Like all traditional music, the lyrics vary from version to version, but maintain the same story.
This is a list of songs written by the American gospel songwriter Dottie Rambo. Rambo wrote over 2500 songs throughout her lifetime, and many have been recorded by hundreds of artists. [1] Songs are listed in alphabetical order and followed in parentheses by other notable artists who have recorded or performed the song.
Jesus, keep me near the cross; There a precious fountain, Free to all, a healing stream, Flows from Calvary's mountain. Refrain: In the cross, in the cross, Be my glory ever, Till my raptured soul shall find Rest beyond the river. Near the cross, a trembling soul, Love and mercy found me, There the Bright and Morning Star Shed its beams around me.
A Soldier of the Cross: Am I a soldier of the Cross: Isaac Watts: 677: The Ship of Temperance: Take courage, temperance workers: John G. Whittier: 678: A Song for Water Bright: A song, a song for water bright: G. Cooper: 682: Faith is the Victory: Encamped along the hills of light: John H. Yates: 686: Be ye strong in the Lord: E. Nathan: 693 ...