Turn Your Radio On tells the fascinating stories behind gospel music's most unforgettable songs, including 'Amazing Grace, ' 'The Battle Hymn of the Republic, ' 'He Touched Me, ' 'I'll Fly Away, ' 'Were You There?' and many more. These are the songs that have shaped our faith and brought us joy. You'll find out: What famous song traces back to a sailor's desperate prayer, What Bill Gaither tune was recorded by Elvis Presley in 1969 -- and won a Grammy, What song was born during a carriage ride through Washington, D.C., at the onset of the Civil War. Turn Your radio On is an inspiring journey through the songs that are part of the roots of our faith today
Turn Your Radio On tells the fascinating stories behind gospel music's most unforgettable songs, including 'Amazing Grace, ' 'The Battle Hymn of the Republic, ' 'He Touched Me, ' 'I'll Fly Away, ' 'Were You There?' and many more. These are the songs that have shaped our faith and brought us joy. You'll find out: What famous song traces back to a sailor's desperate prayer, What Bill Gaither tune was recorded by Elvis Presley in 1969 -- and won a Grammy, What song was born during a carriage ride through Washington, D.C., at the onset of the Civil War. Turn Your radio On is an inspiring journey through the songs that are part of the roots of our faith today
Contents Introduction Amazing Grace Battle Hymn of the Republic Because He Lives Beyond the Sunset Can the Circle Be Unbroken? Child of the King Clinging to a Saving Hand Crying in the Chapel Everybody Will Be Happy Farther Along Give the World a Smile Glory Train The Gospel Ship The Great Speckled Bird Happy Rhythm Heaven Came Down He Keeps Me Singing He Knows Just What I Need He Looked Beyond My Fault and Saw My Need He Touched Me His Eye Is on the Sparrow His Hand in Mine How Great Thou Art I'd Rather Have Jesus If That Isn't Love If We Never Meet Again I Know Who Holds Tomorrow I'll Fly Away In the Garden I Saw the Light It Is No Secret I Wouldn't Take Nothing for My Journey Now Jesus Loves Me Just a Closer Walk With Thee Just a Little Talk With Jesus Keep on the Sunny Side of Life The King Is Coming Life's Railway to Heaven Mansion Over the Hilltop Milky White Way My Tribute O Happy Day Peace in the Valley Precious Lord, Take My Hand Satisfied Stand by Me Supper Time The Sweetest Song I Know Thanks to Calvary This Ole House This World Is Not My Home Through It All Turn Your Radio On The Unclouded Day Until Then Victory in Jesus Walk Dem Golden Stairs We'll Soon Be Done With Troubles and Trials Were You There? When God Dips His Love in My Heart When the Morning Comes Where No One Stands Alone Who Am I? Without Him Your First Day in Heaven
Ace Collins is the writer of more than sixty books, including several bestsellers: Stories behind the Best-Loved Songs of Christmas, Stories behind the Great Traditions of Christmas, The Cathedrals, and Lassie: A Dog's Life. Based in Texas, he continues to publish several new titles each year. He has appeared on scores of television shows, including CBS This Morning, NBC Nightly News, Good Morning America, and Entertainment Tonight, along with appearances on CNN and MSNBC
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