Free Bluegrass Gospel Hymns and Songs

Amazing Grace is the most popular song on Earth. It has been sung more times by more people in more languages, than any other song in the history of the planet. Amazing Grace is probably one of the best known hymns in the world today. The words tell of the grace of God - the gift of forgiveness and life that he gives to us freely.

A rendition of Amazing Grace by Judy Collins went to the top of the popular music charts in the U.S. in the 1970s. It was the first and only time a spiritual song has done this.

The hymn was written by John Newton, an English man who was born in 1725.(more info on Newton below) During the first 30 years of his life, Newton was certainly a miserable, unhappy, and mean person--in other words, "a wretch." As a child he was rebellious and constantly in trouble. As a young man he used profanity, drank excessively, and went through periods of violent, angry behavior. When Newton was in his early twenties, he became involved in the slave trade: living in Africa, hunting down slaves, and managing a "slave factory" (where the unfortunate captives were held for sale). Later he was the captain of a slave ship which made three voyages from Great Britain to Africa (where he loaded a cargo of slaves) and finally to America to sell them. During one voyage he cried out to God for mercy as the ship was tossed about in a storm. His ship was spared and John Newton began his walk towards Christ. He continued to be a slave trader for some years but there was a slow transformation and within the next 20 years Newton had given up this life and had become the parish priest of Olney, a village near London. Whilst here he wrote the the words to the famous hymn, Amazing Grace. (compiled from various sources on the Internet)

This NEW BLUEGRASS VERSION of this Classic HYMN was produced by Shiloh Worship Music. We pray this song blesses you and draws you into His Amazing Presence. It is a bluegrass version of the tune, with Banjo,Guitar, Acoustic Bass, Mandolin and Fiddles . Vintage footage from Appalachia accompanies this traditional Bluegrass hymn

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Words: John Newton (1715-1807)

Music: American melody from Carrell's and Clayton's Virginia Harmony (1831)

AMAZING GRACE

D G D

Amazing grace! How sweet the sound

D A

That saved a wretch like me!

D G D

I once was lost but now I'm found;

Bm D A D

Was blind, but now I see.

'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear

And grace my fears relieved.

How precious did that grace appear

The hour I first believed!

The Lord has promised good to me;

His Word my hope secures.

He will my shield and portion be

As long as life endures.

Through many dangers toils and snares

I have already come.

'Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far

And grace will lead me home.

When we've been there ten thousand years,

Bright shining as the sun,

We've no less days to sing God's praise

Than when we first begun.

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John Newton

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

John Newton.

John Henry Newton (July 24, 1725 December 21, 1807) was a British sailor and Anglican clergyman. Starting his career at sea, at a young age, he became involved with the slave trade for a few years. After experiencing a religious conversion, he became a minister, hymn-writer, and later a prominent supporter of the abolition of slavery. He was the author of many hymns, including "Amazing Grace" and "Glorious Things of Thee are Spoken."

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Robert Lowry
(1826-1899)

Nothing But The Blood

1. What can wash away my sin?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
What can make me whole again?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

Chorus: Oh! Precious is the flow
That makes me white as snow;
No other fount I know,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

2. For my pardon, this I see,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
For my cleansing, this my plea,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
(Repeat chorus)

3. Nothing can for sin atone,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus
Naught of good that I have done,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
(Repeat chorus)

4. This is all my hope and peace,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
This is all my righteousness,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
(Repeat chorus)

Public Domain

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Our Bluegrass Gospel Version of the classic hymn-The Old Rugged Cross - Dobro, Guitars, Fiddle, Bass, Banjo, and Piano, written in 1913. Come and check out our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/user/ShilohWorshipGroup. 

On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross,

The emblem of suffering and shame;

And I love that old cross where the dearest and best

For a world of lost sinners was slain.

Refrain

So I’ll cherish the old rugged cross,

Till my trophies at last I lay down;

I will cling to the old rugged cross,

And exchange it some day for a crown.

O that old rugged cross, so despised by the world,

Has a wondrous attraction for me;

For the dear Lamb of God left His glory above

To bear it to dark Calvary.

Refrain

In that old rugged cross, stained with blood so divine,

A wondrous beauty I see,

For ’twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and died,

To pardon and sanctify me.

Refrain

To the old rugged cross I will ever be true;

Its shame and reproach gladly bear;

Then He’ll call me some day to my home far away,

Where His glory forever I’ll share.

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Bluegrass Gospel version of the hauntingly striking and memorable classic tune from the 19th century Gospel song "The Wayfaring Stranger"

(or "Poor Wayfaring Stranger" or "I Am a Poor Wayfaring Stranger")

The well-known, hauntingly striking and memorable tune "The Wayfaring Stranger"  is a American spiritual/folk song likely originating in the early 19th century about a plaintive soul on the journey through life. 

Flute, Acoustic Bass, Fiddles, Banjo, Dobro, Mandolin, Acoustic Guitar.

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Our Bluegrass Gospel version of the classic late 19th century hymn 

"Just A Closer Walk With Thee"

Dobro, Fiddle, Banjo, Upright Bass, Guitars

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LYRICS

Just a closer walk with Thee,

Grant it, Jesus, is my plea,

Daily walking close to Thee,

Let it be, dear Lord, let it be.

I am weak, but Thou art strong,

Jesus, keep me from all wrong,

I’ll be satisfied as long

As I walk, let me walk close to Thee.

Through this world of toil and snares,

If I falter, Lord, who cares?

Who with me my burden shares?

None but Thee, dear Lord, none but Thee.

When my feeble life is o’er,

Time for me will be no more,

Guide me gently, safely o’er

To Thy kingdom's shore, to Thy shore.

Composer Unknown;Traditional Hymn:Public Domain

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Just a Closer Walk with Thee

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

"Just a Closer Walk with Thee" is a traditional gospel song that has been covered by many artists. 

History

The author of "A Closer Walk" is unknown… it dates back to southern African-American churches of the 2nd half of the 19th century, possibly even earlier. The song became better known nationally in the 1930s when African-American churches held huge musical conventions. In the 1940s, a boom of recordings in many genera recorded the number, ranging from Southern gospel to jazz and brass bands.

The first known recording was by the Selah Jubilee Singers on October 8, 1941, (Decca Records 7872) New York City; with Thurman Ruth and John Ford lead vocal; Fred Baker, lead baritone; Monroe Clark, baritone; J. B. Nelson, bass vocal; and Fred Baker on guitar.[2]

 Rosetta Tharpe also recorded the song on December 2, 1941 (Decca 8594), with Lucky Millinder and His Orchestra.[3]

The revived interest in traditional New Orleans jazz resulted in multiple recordings of the number, including a 1945 session by Bunk Johnson's Brass Band featuring numbers Johnson had played in New Orleans before he left in 1915.

In 1950, it was a million-seller for Red Foley.

In 1958, an unreleased home recording was recorded by Elvis Presley.[4] made in Waco, Texas on May 27.[5] Presley's studio version can be heard on Just A Closer Walk With Thee (2000) (Czech CD on Memory label).

[6] Tennessee Ernie Ford made the charts with it in the late 1950s. By the end of the 1970s, more than a hundred artists had recorded the song.

Written by Sanford F. Bennett 1868

There’s a land that is fairer than day,
And by faith we can see it afar;
For the Father waits over the way
To prepare us a dwelling place there.

◦ Refrain:
In the sweet by and by,
We shall meet on that beautiful shore;
In the sweet by and by,
We shall meet on that beautiful shore.

2. We shall sing on that beautiful shore
The melodious songs of the blessed;
And our spirits shall sorrow no more,
Not a sigh for the blessing of rest.

3. To our bountiful Father above,
We will offer our tribute of praise
For the glorious gift of His love
And the blessings that hallow our days.

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Will the Circle Be Unbroken?

Lyrics byAda R. Habershon music by Charles H. Gabriel 1907 Public Domain

G                                                                             C                        G

There are loved ones in the glory, whose dear forms you often miss.

                                                                         A7                        D

When you close your earthly story, will you join them in their bliss?

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Will the circle be unbroken, by and by, Lord, by and by?

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Is a better home awaiting, in the sky, in the sky?

G                                                                 C                          G

In the joyous days of childhood, oft they told of wondrous love,

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Pointed to the dying Savior now the dwell with Him above.

G                                                                        C                           G

You remember songs of heaven which you sang with childish voice.

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Do you love the hymns they taught you, or are songs of earth your choice?

G                                                                         C                     G

You can picture happy gatherings round the fireside long ago,

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And you think of tearful partings, when they left you here below.

Text: Ada Ruth Habershon    Music: Charles H. Gabriel

Ada Ruth Habershon (1861-1918) was a Christian hymnist, probably best known for her 1907 hymn "Will the Circle Be Unbroken?"

Ada R. Habershon was born in Marylebone, England on Jan­u­a­ry 8, 1861.She was raised in Chelsea, London, in a Christian home. In her twenties, she was a member of the circle surrounding Charles Spurgeon. She met Dwight L. Moody and Ira D. Sankey in 1884 during their preaching tour of England. At their urging, she visited the United States, delivering a series of lectures on the Old Testament that were later published.

Habershon's first foray into hymn writing came in 1899, when she wrote several hymns in the German language. She wrote her first English language hymns in 1901, while ill. In 1905, Charles M. Alexander and R. A. Torrey toured the UK, and Alexander asked Habershon to write hymns for use during this evangelistic tour. Habershon ultimately sent Alexander over 200 hymns.

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He's the Reason for the Season

A Little Baby Was Born in a Manger

He Didn't Have a Thing

The Prince of Peace Well He Came As A Pauper

And All Creation Sings:

Here's the Reason for the Season–I Recall

The Hope of Heaven  Found Redemption

From Adam's Fall- Jesus!

Adam Fell in the Garden of Eden

His Sin  Cost Us Everything

The Father Sent the Son

And Redemption Begun

In the Cry Of That Baby Boy

All I Want for Christmas This Year

Is to Have Your Presence, So Close, and So Near

To Me–Oh to Me!

Jesus!

And All the Angels in Heaven Were Singing

There Were Even Three Kings

They Bowed Their Knees to This Tiny Little Baby

Who Redemption Would Bring

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Dobro, Mandolin, Fiddle, Banjo's, Guitar, Tambourine and Handclaps. Our Bluegrass Gospel Version of The Classic Gospel Song—The Hallelujah Side Lyrics:Johnson Oatman, Jr  Music: J. Howard Entwisle 1898 Public Domain

The 1st to Record “The Hallelujah Side” Was Ernest Stoneman & His Dixie Mountaineers. On September 21, 1926, They Recorded It for Victor. Since Then The Classic Gospel Song Is Been Recorded by The Tinley Quaker City Gospel Singers, Bill Gaither, The Chuck Wagon Gang and, and the Country Gentleman.

“The Hallelujah Side”

Verse One:

Once a sinner far from Jesus....I was perishing with cold....

But the blessed Savior heard me when I cried.....

Then He threw His arms around me and He led me to His fold....

And, I'm living on the hallelujah side....

The Chorus:

O glory be to Jesus...let the hallelujahs roll....

Help me ring the Savior's praises....far and wide.....

For I've opened up toward Heaven all the windows of my soul.....

And I'm living on the hallelujah side.....

Verse Two:

Though the world may sweep around me...with her dazzle and her dreams....

Yet I envy not her vanities and pride......

For my soul looks up to Heaven where the golden sunlight gleams....

And, I'm living on the hallelujah side....

Verse Three:

Not for all earth's golden millions would I leave this precious place....

Though the tempter to persuade me oft has tried....

For I'm safe in God's pavilion, happy in His love and grace....

And, I'm living on the hallelujah side....

Verse Four:

Here the sun is always shining...here the sky is always bright....

Tis no place for gloomy Christians to abide....

For my soul is filled with music and my heart with great delight....

And, I'm living on the hallelujah side....

Verse Five:

And upon the streets of glory...when we reach the other shore.....

And have safely crossed the Jordan's rolling tide...

You will find me shouting "Glory" just outside my mansion door....

Where I'm living on the hallelujah side....

The Chorus:

O glory be to Jesus...let the hallelujahs roll....

Help me ring the Savior's praises....far and wide.....

For I've opened up toward Heaven all the windows of my soul.....

And I'm living on the hallelujah side.....

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Fiddles, Mandolin, Banjo, Guitar, Upright Bass, Harmonica, Dobro

Bluegrass Gospel version of

Hold to God's Unchanging Hand

Psalm 89:13

Thou hast a mighty arm: strong is thy hand, and high is thy right hand.

Time is filled with swift transition,

Naught of earth unmoved can stand,

Build your hopes on things eternal,

Hold to God’s unchanging hand.

Chorus

Hold to God’s unchanging hand,

Hold to God’s unchanging hand;

Build your hopes on things eternal,

Hold to God’s unchanging hand.

Trust in Him who will not leave you,

Whatsoever years may bring,

If by earthly friends forsaken

Still more closely to Him cling.

Covet not this world’s vain riches

That so rapidly decay,

Seek to gain the heav’nly treasures,

They will never pass away.

When your journey is completed,

If to God you have been true,

Fair and bright the home in glory

Your enraptured soul will view.

F.L. Eiland J Wilson 1905 -Public Domain

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