What a wonderful wake up song today even if it did come early. This is another one of G.T. "Dad" Speer's many songs. It was written in 1965 and I believe I have heard that this may have been the very last song written by this great songwriter. Dad Speer died in September, 1966 after an incredible career in gospel music. The Speer Family started singing in 1921 and Brock Speer officially retired the group during the 1998 National Quartet Convention. Dad Speer left a family singing and songwriting legacy I can't imagine will ever be matched.
I remember "He Is Mine and I Am His" sung throughout my teenage years. Gospel groups, Church choirs both adult and youth all sang this great song. I'm not positive, as my memory is a little foggy this morning, but I seem to remember the boy's quartet singing it also. Regardless, it is one of my all time favorites. (I sure say that a lot don't I? LOL) My all time favorite gospel quartet, The Inspirations, recorded "He Is Mine And I Am His" on their very first album, Our Pioneer Heritage, released, January 1, 1966,
I love the words of "He Is Mine And I Am His".
Verse 1
"God’s amazing grace sent down from Heaven.
Rescued me from death and from shame.
Opened up my eyes and brought salvation.
Now I’m His, praise His holy name! Chorus:
Now I know ( I know) He is mine (that He’s mine)
I am His forever (I’m His forever)
He is leading me along life’s way (along life’s way)
He’ll be holding to my hand (to my hand)
When I cross death’s river (When I cross death’s river)
He will take the sting of death away (death’s sting away) . Verse 2:
‘Tis so sweet just to know I have Jesus with me.
He will keep me from sin and from strife.
He delivered me from condemnation,
Now I have eternal life."
I'm glad this song is still often sung by many gospel artists today. The Mark Trammel Quartet, The Hoppers, The Primitives and others. It again is one of those sweet hymns that has stood the test of time. I'm glad that He is mine and I am His!
I hope you will enjoy hearing The Mark Trammel Quartet singing this morning!
Happy Saturday!!!
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