Nothing like a good old toe tapper to get your Tuesday started. Perhaps not as old as some of the other songs I often wake up too but it's older than me and that makes it pretty old. (I hope I don't get an Amen on that one. LOL) "When Jesus Shall Reign" has a copyright date of 1934 and was written by James Rowe and Adger M, Pace.
My first memory of "When Jesus Shall Reign" was when I purchased the "Happiness Is Gospel" album by The Lefevres released in 1973. This album was one of my favorites as it had several of my favorite songs. I always loved hearing Rex Nelon sing bass with his close harmonies. In my opinion, Rex was a great guy and a major influence over the years in southern gospel music.
"When Jesus Shall Reign" was not one of those songs you heard too often. I don't remember many other groups singing it or recording it. But then in 2001, it was included in the Inspirations new release, "Pure Vintage". I was happy. Now my favorite group was singing a song I really enjoyed and it featured my favorite bass singer.
I hope you will enjoy hearing "When Jesus Shall Reign" and I pray you will have a terrific Tuesday!
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