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"Ripple" has a similar melody to the gospel hymn "Because He Lives," which was published a year later. [4] Both songs are similar to " Any Dream Will Do " from the Andrew Lloyd Webber - Tim Rice musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat , which was first performed in 1968, and recorded in 1969.
The hymn discusses the experience of Christian believers that Jesus Christ lives within their hearts, which is scriptural in the Word of God: “I am crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but it is Christ who lives in me.”—Galatians 2:20, and “That Christ may make His home in your hearts through faith.”—Ephesians 3:17 ...
Max Bygraves released a popular version in 1972 which had another track from the film on the B-side "Close Every Door To Me". This may have been the most popular version released. Joe Cuddy's version was a number-one hit in Ireland in 1974. The song was voted Broadway Song of the Year in 1981, and won an Ivor Novello Award in 1991. [1]
Jesus lives today and everyone who puts their faith in Him will live forever with Him.
Bill Gaither was born in Alexandria, Indiana, in 1936 to George and Lela Gaither.He formed his first group the Bill Gaither Trio (consisting of Bill, his sister Mary Ann (1945–2018), [1] and brother Danny Gaither (1938–2001) in 1956 while a college student at Anderson College, to which he had transferred after one year at Taylor University.
Say Amen, Somebody gives an overview of the history of gospel music in the U.S. by following two main figures: Thomas A. Dorsey, considered the "Father of Gospel Music," 83 at the time of filming, recalls how he came to write his most famous song, "Take My Hand, Precious Lord" (1932), and the difficulty he faced introducing gospel blues to black churches in the early 1930s.
The song was performed live on the 1992 We Can't Dance tour, although it was originally not going to be played because the band thought the live visuals were mocking religion. The band eventually decided to perform "Jesus He Knows Me" instead of "Living Forever," which was in the setlist at the time.
Jesus loves me—He who died Heaven's gate to open wide; He will wash away my sin, Let His little child come in. Refrain Jesus loves me—loves me still, Though I'm very weak and ill; From His shining throne on high, Comes to watch me where I lie. Refrain Jesus loves me—He will stay Close beside me all the way; If I love Him, when I die