Tag: Cathedrals

Cathedrals – He Didn’t Come Down

Life has been busy the last week or so, but felt like sharing a song from one of the greatest quartet lineups in SG history.  What a great song!

The Cathedrals – We Shall See Jesus

I’m going to double-up on you today and post 2 videos. This appears to be a fan recording of the great Glen Payne on one of his classic songs, “We Shall See Jesus”. This was just too good to hold on to for a few days.

Songs From Scripture #2: “Dry Bones”/”God’s Building a Church”

“Dry Bones” is a fun song performed by several groups over the years.  The version I am most familiar with is the Cathedrals’, on their 1986 album Travelin’ Live.  It’s a traditional spiritual that references Ezekiel and his experience in a valley of dry bones.    Of course, the quartet has fun with the bit about …

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Retro Review #1: Symphony of Praise (Cathedrals)

Symphony of Praise was just the second full southern gospel project I obtained. (The first was the Cathedrals’ Farewell Celebration).  My collection has grown considerably since, but one thing hasn’t changed no matter how much southern gospel music I’ve collected: since the day I got it, Symphony of Praise has been my favorite southern gospel …

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Songs from Scripture #1: “High and Lifted Up”

Part of what makes southern gospel music the best in the world are the sound, Biblical lyrics of its songs.  This is the first in a series of posts analyzing the Biblical basis of some of my favorite gospel songs.  Some may be obscure and specific, while others may be more general and obvious.  Hopefully …

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