Anointed Gospel: Jason Crabb - I'd Rather Have Jesus - Live!

Video Below:  Jason Crabb's Wonderful Live Performance Of I'd Rather Have Jesus

Jason Crabb first burst onto the Christian Gospel music scene while performing with his family — which included his twin brothers and two sisters — and they'd sometimes be joined by their dad and stepmother.

While all of The Crabb Family are very gifted and talented singers — it was oldest brother Jason's heart-felt, anointed vocals, and sincere and humble presence that first caught the attention of many.

 

Below, you'll find a video of Jason Crabb's wonderful and anointed live performance of the Christian standard, I'd Rather Have Jesus.

 

Filmed in a church-like setting — Jason is surrounded by other Gospel singers and musicians — and notable country artists such as Randy Travis and members of the Oak Ridge Boys.

Screen Capture From The Video Below: Jason Crabb Performs I'd Rather Have Jesus

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May Jason's Music Bless you — and may the Lord Jesus speak the truth of His abundant Mercy, Grace, and Love into your heart and life!

Matthew 13:45-46

Photo: Tiffany and Company - Sautoir with Pearl Pendant

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If you don't already know Jesus as Lord—you can learn more about how to start your new life with Him below. ✝

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Lyrics are found under the video — which is cued to begin after Jason gives an introduction.

I'd Rather Have Jesus - Lyrics

I'd rather have Jesus than silver or gold
I'd rather be His than have riches untold
I'd rather have Jesus than houses or lands
I'd rather be led by Your nail-scarred hand

Than to be a king of a vast domain
Than be held in sin's dread sway
Oh, I'd rather have Jesus than anything
This world can afford today

I'd rather have Jesus than man's applause
I would rather be faithful to His dear cause
I would rather have Jesus than all the worldwide fame
I'd rather be true to His holy name

Than to be a king of a vast domain
Than be held in sin's dread sway
Oh, I'd rather have you Jesus than anything
This world can afford today 

Oh, I'd rather have you Jesus than anything
This world can afford....

Spoken:  I love you Jesus

More than anything
Love you Jesus
More than anything

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Thanks for stopping by—
 
May God Richly Bless you!

Jesus is LORD!

Time is growing short!

Seek Him!

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✝   Romans 10:9-10

9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. 

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If you've made this decision—believed it in your heart and confessed it with your mouth—let God speak to you by reading the Bible—and seek out fellowship with others who also believe.

Pour out your heart to God in Prayer (simply speaking to Him in reverence)—asking Him to reveal Himself to you and to provide for your needs.

Life in Jesus is the best decision you will ever make.

God Bless You!

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85 Bible Verses about Salvation

Matthew 7:13-14

Scandalon - Michael Card

Beautiful Christian Music And Video:  Scandalon - Michael Card

The song Scandalon is the title track to the 1985 album by Christian musician/songwriter Michael Card's  — while the lyrics are posted under the video below, they're a little challenging.  So knowing the definition of that word may help one to understand and enjoy it more completely.

The site Bible Study Tools offers some of the following about the meaning of the word Scandalon:

        "A trap, snare
        Any impediment placed in the way and causing one to stumble or fall, (a stumbling block, occasion of stumbling) i.e. a rock which is a cause of stumbling
       Applied to Jesus Christ, whose person and career were so contrary to the expectations of the Jews concerning the Messiah, that they rejected him."

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While some might be tempted to only apply the word to the Jewish leaders and people of Jesus' day — it's equally applicable to anyone who tries to find a way to God through any anything other than accepting through faith the abundant Grace and Mercy lavishly bestowed on us by Jesus — through His obedience to His prophesied death on the cross — and resurrection from the dead three days later!

John 14:6

May your faith in Jesus be stirred and strengthened as you listen to the words of this beautiful song — and may God's Holy Spirit impart His truth into your spirit and heart through it!

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If you don't already know Jesus as Lord—you can learn more about how to start your new life with Him below. ✝

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Lyrics are found under the video.

Scandalon - Lyrics

The seers and the prophets had foretold it long ago

Note:  "In 1 Samuel 9:9 it is written (Formerly in Israel,if a man went to inquire of God, he would say,"come let us go to the seer," because the prophet of today used to be called a seer.)"

That the long awaited one would make men stumble
But they were looking for a king to conquer and to kill
Who'd have ever thought He'd be so meak and humble

He will be the truth that will offend them one and all
A stone that makes men stumble
And a rock that makes them fall
Many will be broken so that He can make them whole
And many will be crushed and lose their own soul

Along the path of life there lies a stubborn Scandalon
And all who come this way must be offended
To some He is a barrier, To others He's the way
For all should know the scandal of believing

He will be the truth that will offend them one and all
A stone that makes men stumble
And a rock that makes them fall
Many will be broken so that He can make them whole
And many will be crushed and lose their own soul

It seems today the Scandalon offends no one at all
The image we present can be stepped over
Could it be that we are like the others long ago
Will we ever learn that all who come must stumble

He will be the truth that will offend them one and all
A stone that makes men stumble
And a rock that makes them fall
Many will be broken so that He can make them whole
And many will be crushed and lose their own soul

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✝   You Can Begin Your New Life With Jesus Right Now!

Romans 10:9-10

9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. 

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If you've made this decision—believed it in your heart and confessed it with your mouth—let God speak to you by reading the Bible—and seek out fellowship with others who also believe.

Pour out your heart to God in Prayer (simply speaking to Him in reverence)—asking Him to reveal Himself to you and to provide for your needs.

Life in Jesus is the best decision you will ever make.

God Bless You!

85 Bible Verses about Salvation

Acts 4:8-12

Beautiful Gospel Song: Just a Closer Walk With Thee - Mahalia Jackson

Just a Closer Walk With Thee · Mahalia Jackson

"Music-Only" video below commentary.

A few years before my mom and dad passed away, I made a 30 plus minute DVD for them — editing together old family pictures, 78 RPM records, and film clips — from their own baby photos, going forward through their childhood, teen and college years, to their meeting and romance, and up to their wedding and newlywed days just before the arrival of my oldest sister.

God's hand was in that project, because He gave me a lot of great ideas for it — including excellent and meaningful music that fit perfectly under the images and clips — and all I needed to do was select from what I already had on hand.

For example, a little while before making the DVD — I had recorded a niece-in-law's mother playing piano with powerful digital-audio recording software and professional microphones I had — and they agreed that I could use those recordings for future projects.  So I used several of those recordings and it added a nice touch to the DVD to have a family member's music on it.

For other music, I went through old 33 1/3 rpm LPs I had collected through the years and found perfect tracks for the video — and at that time I had a great turntable and excellent software that allowed me to convert them to digital files for use in my digital video editing software.

Mahalia Jackson - 1962
Photograph: Carl Van Vechten

That brings us to today's Gospel Music:

I had an old LP called, Mahalia Jackson Sings The Best Loved Hymns Of Dr. Martin Luther King — which had the song,  Just a Closer Walk With Thee on it.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahalia_Jackson

I've heard a lot of artists sing that old hymn, including several versions by her, but there is something wonderful about Mahalia's performance on this particular track.

The feel is breezy and light, and Mahalia sounds like she was in her element during its recording.

This version fit perfectly in my parent's video — and I think it contributed a LOT to making the entire DVD a hit with the family.

You'll find this wonderful Gospel track embedded in a "music-only" video below.



I pray Mahalia's music will Bless you — and that God will pour His Light, Love, Comfort, and Truth into your heart through it!

John 8:12

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If you don't already know Jesus as Lord—you can learn more about how to start your new life with Him below. ✝

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Lyrics are found under the "music-only" video.
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Just a Closer Walk With Thee - Lyrics

 

Just a closer walk with Thee
Grant it, Jesus, Lord if you please
Daily walking close with Thee
Oh, let it be, dear Lord, let it be

Hallelujah

I am weak but thou art strong, oh, Lord
Jesus keep me from all wrong
I'll be satisfied as long
As I can walk, please let me walk
Lord close with thee

When my feeble life is o'er, help me, Lord
Time for me won't be no more
I want you to guide me gently o'er
To thy kingdom's shore

 Hallelujah 

Just a closer walk with Thee
Grant it, Jesus, Lord if you please
Daily walking close with Thee
Oh, let it be, dear Lord, let it be

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You Can Begin Your New Life With Jesus Right Now!

✝   Romans 10:9-10

9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. 

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If you've made this decision—believed it in your heart and confessed it with your mouth—let God speak to you by reading the Bible—and seek out fellowship with others who also believe.

Pour out your heart to God in Prayer (simply speaking to Him in reverence)—asking Him to reveal Himself to you and to provide for your needs.

Life in Jesus is the best decision you will ever make.

God Bless You!

Bible Verses About Salvation Through Jesus Christ

1 John 1:5-7

Beautiful Praise And Worship: Charlotte Ritchie - Revelation Song (Live)

 

Live Gospel Praise and Worship Music:  Revelation Song - Charlotte Ritchie With David Phelps 

Today's music video (found below) features a truly beautiful live version of Revelation Song by Gospel singer Charlotte Ritchie.

Ritchie is joined by vocalist David Phelps on harmonies — and the combination of their voices is powerful — and the live band and the song's arrangement add tremendously to their uplifting and moving performance!

As you listen to this beautiful Praise and Worship music — may our Risen Savior draw you ever closer to Him and flood your Life and Heart with His wondrous Comfort and Peace — and may you know His abundant Mercy, Grace and Love!

Revelation 4:8 - Photo: James Wheeler

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If you don't already know Jesus as Lord—you can learn more about how to start your new life with Him below. ✝

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Lyrics are found under the video.

Revelation Song - Lyrics

Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
Holy, Holy is Thee
Sing a new song to Him who sits on
Heaven's mercy seat

Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
Holy, holy is He
Sing a new song to Him who sits on
Heaven's mercy seat

Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty
Who was and is and is to come
With all creation I sing praise to the King of kings
You are my everything and I will adore You

Clothed in rainbows of living color
Flashes of lighting rolls of thunder
Blessing and honor strength and glory and power be
To You the only wise King

Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty
Who was and is and is to come 
(Holy, Holy, Holy)
With all creation I sing praise to the King of kings
You are my everything and I will adore YOU

Filled with wonder awestruck wonder
At the mention of Your name
Jesus Your name is power, breath and living water
Such a marvelous mystery

Oh, You're worthy, (Holy, Holy, Holy)

Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty
Who was and is and is to come 
(Holy, Holy, Holy) 

With all creation I sing praise to the King of kings
You are my everything

You are my everything
and I will adore You, I will adore You

Filled with wonder awestruck wonder
At the mention of Your name

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Thanks for stopping by—
 
May God Richly Bless you!

Jesus is LORD!

Time is growing short!

Seek Him!

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You Can Begin Your New Life With Jesus Right Now!

✝   Romans 10:9-10

9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. 

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If you've made this decision—believed it in your heart and confessed it with your mouth—let God speak to you by reading the Bible—and seek out fellowship with others who also believe.

Pour out your heart to God in Prayer (simply speaking to Him in reverence)—asking Him to reveal Himself to you and to provide for your needs.

Life in Jesus is the best decision you will ever make.

God Bless You!

Bible Verses About Salvation Through Jesus Christ 

Romans 14:11