The hymn is called "In the Garden". When I used to minister in a nursing home, one of the ladies always requested this hymn. It is so very sweet and lovely!
I am so glad I found your site Luke! Jesus led me to it. These old hymns I love! They still live because they were birthed out of eternity! Your voice both in speaking and singing is so calming, adds such a sweetness to each song. God Bless you continually to share!
I love this hymn! I always feel I'm with Jesus in the garden. I'm a Gardner & whenever, I'm in the garden working, I always feel Jesus is with me, especially in the evening.
I love this song the Lord laid this on my heart ❤️ this makes me concentrate on Jesus it makes me think of our Savior I always loved this song even as a very young women I am 60 years old now.👑🌼🦋
Oh brother..... this song has been so instrumental ( no pun intended) I'm recent "Rebirth" in Jesus Christ and accepting Him as my personal savior for second time in my life. My testimony is proof of God and a medical miracle happened to me..... A couple days after getting home from the hospital I was talking with a friend about God. It was then I realized that it was God in the hospital room with me that stopped my internal bleeding. At that moment the song came on and I dropped to my knees and receptive Christ back into my heart tears of joy tears of joy. My story is a long one but a beautiful amazing one and this song had a big part in my recovery and return to God
This was my dad’s favorite hymn. He’s been gone almost 35 years. He wouldn’t believe what’s going on in our country that he fought for and was wounded, got malaria and received 2 Purple Hearts for and his only brother died for. It’s so sad. I miss him and his wisdom❤️
At the age of 83 I've known this song for years Every time i hear this song it brings me so close to my Jesus and remember my late special friend in the Lord who taught me this song. The Lord is so good as I now have the privilege to hear it again through you. Praise the Lord for your ministry.
The song is perfect. It reflects the writer’s personal feelings toward Jesus. “He walks with me and he talks with me.” That’s a close personal relationship, as it should be.
I'm leading a Zoom study this summer on hymns, their back stories and related Bible verses. Alas, I only just discovered your channel at the end of the summer, but we have two weeks left and I will recommend your channel to the participants. I will to see if you have videos for the other hymns we studied and include those in future. God bless you
I have been singing this song as a young girl. I am 63 now and I found it to be one of the most beautiful songs ever written. I am always inspired listening to this song as the words really warm my Spirit and brings me to a place of quietness and peace.😊
This was one of my Gran’s favorite songs! In her late 80’s she battled dementia. One day we were sitting outside in her beautiful garden overlooking her pond and watching the ducks and I started videoing her as I sang this song - she picked it right up and began to hum and then full on sang it!!! Such a precious memory! 💕 Love your ministry my brother! God bless! 🎉
My father listed this hymn in his "Red Binder of Doom". We didn't do a public funeral. Dad saw how hard that was with our mother. We will reunite Dad's remains with hers in May. I will try to play my flute there, solo. And we will hire the Carillon. And "How Great Thou Art". Mom hated that one.
This hymn is very intimate for me. I meet with Jesus every morning during my "quiet time" to seek His face and His presence. One day in the future when I have gone to Gloryland to meet Him face-to-face, this song will be playing at my memorial service, as my family and friends remember me and the impact that Jesus had on my life. Thank you for sharing the background of this hymn!
This was my grandmother's favorite song! I think of her every time I hear it. I searched specifically to see if you had made a video for this hymn, and I'm so glad that you did! Thank you!
This song & Amazing Grace were what mom wanted sung at her funeral. When the singer sang it, is the only time I teared up. You see, the last 15-20yrs I was very concerned about her Salvation. She absolutely refused to discuss anything with me & often said, “I don’t want to hear it!” She went on home hospice, I sat with her for 2 weeks. She was home bound the month of August. Once she became uncommunicative (her last two weeks) I prayed for her out loud & played Gospel music from my phone, country Gospel was the only music that settled her. Our daughter was here with me her last week to keep watch. The day she passed, I left for two hours to run some needed errands. When I returned our daughter told me she’d cried out “Oh God! Oh God!” When she passed, (I was holding her hand) A very light blanket of peace settled over/in her house. A day later our young son told his job coach & his boss that “Jesus took grandma home.” I hadn’t used that phrase with him because I wasn’t quite sure. BUT GOD gave three clear signs she had Salvation when she passed. 🙌🏼🙌🏼
❤ my mothers favorite hymn, we sang that hymn in her funeral and just 2 weeks ago in my friend's funeral again. Beautiful hymn Thank you so much Blessings
This was my grandpa’s favorite hymn. He heard someone play it on the saxophone once, and he thought it was one of the most beautiful things he had heard. I started playing the saxophone in 6th grade, and he always wanted me to play this hymn. I know I never played like the man he first heard, but every time I did, it would bring tears to his eyes, and I knew he wasn’t really hearing me, but the man who he originally heard play it. It was always something special we had, and I think of him every time I hear it.
Sang this song many times in a small group ensemble, in a duet, and as a solo in my church. My mom loved and cherished it un she went to be with the Lord.
I love this song. As it is so very beautiful, my memory is that it was my daddy’s favorite. He has been gone many years now, but he portrayed the Father’s love in heaven. I love him so deeply.
I first heard this song way back in 1966. (I was in Grade 2). We had a talent show at school and this redhead boy (Grade 7) stood on stage and sang this song. The lyrics have stayed with me all these years. I am now 63
A very special hymn for me - my late Dad’s favorite .. invariably tears flow when I hear it .. thank you for the history behind the hymn .. it makes all sense why it was my Dads favorite..
This hymn was one of my mothers favourite & it was played at her funeral & not many people there knew of it, but it reflected beautifully of both my mothers love of a garden & of her faith & now the hymn is mine too.
I love this hymn. It's gorgeous. This composer Brant Adams uses In the Garden and What a Friend We Have in Jesus for his instrumental solos of worship music. Now I see the connection between these hymns. Both talk about having a personal relationship with Christ Jesus.
And he walks with me, and he talks with me and tels me I am his own, and the joy we share... Austin experience this , myself too... That what most others have never known... So some at church don't want this hymn as they've not had this blessings but us who have these... We love this hymn... It is parallel to our walk in God
I love the first moments alone with God each day. This song depicts the first time I surrendered my life, mind, body, soul, and my spirit to Jesus my Savior and Lord. This song brings me back to my closest moments each morning, when he prepares me for each new day. His mercies are new every moring.
SO beautiful!!! Love the history and how you tell the hymns story. I have been so drawn to this hymn lately… Jesus is beckoning me to come to the garden with Him to get refreshed as I share His love to the world and those in His house! Bonita Springs, FL Thanks much 🙏🏻❤️🔥✝️
This hymn was one of Dads favorite to sing at at times seems appropriate and at times out of place but always always a reminder of Jesus presence- He went home this past week to walk with Jesus a task that had been missing from his earthly life thses past 20 years. Such joy the thought that my Dad can now tarry for the eternity to come with Him in the garden. Thankful for this song in my Dad’s life.
I was just out walking my dog and singing this hymn to myself. I love it dearly and as soon as I came home I found your podcast while looking for someone singing it. This song has been sung in my family my whole life. (75 yrs and counting) it’s been sung at each funeral, and many family gatherings. I can hear my mom, siblings, and cousins harmonizing. The story of the hymn’s origin touched me deeply. His experience is glorious. I never knew that the song is based on John 22. Now it’s even more special. Thank you.
My Dad was a 1:13 solo hymn singer. He had a besutiful voice. When he was in the congregation singing people would turn to listen. On long trips he would sing for us. Happiest of memories. My. Very fav.
This hymn one of favorites My mother enjoyed me walking her to the garden early morning Birds bees Butterflies and flowers Nobe other shall cherish As we did So I understand the verses God's love never leaves us Joy Calm peace Thank you
Loving Christ with all of your heart results in a spiritual heart-to-heart love relationship with Him. I love hymns and sing them throughout my waking hours. This is one of my favorite songs because I imagine myself meeting Jesus in a beautiful garden, worshipping Him, and hearing His comforting words. Yes, I love Jesus.
Yes Miss Sonya! When things get crazy i close my eyes and sing this as i picture walking with our Jesus and all is well... then usually my mind goes to "It is well with my soul...." and am able to go back to my job at the hospital and let Jesus love people through me....🙏❤🕇
Hello! This was my g. g. gramma's favorite hymn. She experienced an abundance of tragedies in her life, and I imagine this song was a deep comfort to her.
Thank you for sharing this hymn. This holds personal memories for me of my Dad who loved God. He died in 1986 but he gave me the heritage to treasure a relationship with the Lord. This was his very favorite hymn.
My family lived on base in Fairbanks AK in the mid to late 70’s. We attended the Protestant service on Sundays and we sang this song there. When God had us move to CA I was devastated as a nine year old. As we settled into our new home, we went to church. When we sang this hymn one Sunday I was overjoyed. I knew our new home would be okay and Jesus was with me.
So many memories of my mother singing this song. As far back as I can remember she sang this song even before she was saved. I am sure it held a special place in her heart after she was saved. Thank you for sharing the story of how this song came to be, it’s a beautiful story.
My father-in-law was a WWII vet who fought in the Battle of the Bulge as a paratrooper. He was a rough man even in later years and never spoke of his years in the military. I remember clearly how he teared up one Sunday morning when we sang this song in church one morning. He told me that he had known the song during his years as a soldier. I had never heard it before but I always remembered it after that because of the reaction he had when he heard it many years after he had first been introduced to it.
One of my favorites. One of the best performances i've heard is here on youtube by Dwight Yoakam when he performed this at Buck Owens funeral. Definately worth a watch. Love this series.
I awake this morning with this song in my soul and l awaken singing it...l awoke by 2.30 am and was praying fell asleep and awake with this song ❤ in my heart.. Praised the Lord..
What a special privilege Mary was given! I can just feel the damp, fresh air of that morning! "Mary!" And the birds hushed.....oh my! Thank you again Luke!
My Grandmother lived in am older neighborhood in Jax. Fla. She and some of her 6 children.raised an impressive garden . Several members would meet there for Sunday dinner often. We would always say a Blessing before dinner. Ive always Loved the fact that Grandma was strong in Her Faith.We played amidst Her 2acre lot ,as children do.I remember the Banana tree at the very back corner of the Yard ;and that Beautiful Garden behind the House. most of all ,I remember the immense Joy and Love that I always felt at Grandma's house. My Brother sang this beautiful Hymn at Grandma's Funeral. This Hymn has always been in My Heart. I always feel God's presence when I sing this ; and in every Prayer. God Bless You Luke Powell !!
Yes, Luke, it draws me nearer - and oh how I need that! Thank you for sharing the history and music of these beautiful hymns. Watching from Kingston, Ohio.
Just like The Old Rugged Cross there is just something special about this hymn. It absolutely does do it's job at drawing me nearer to God. And how in the world can a hymn be "too sentimental"?? And also to be honest with you this hymn puts Me in the mind of The Garden of Gethsemane more so than it does The Empty Tomb but I can see what C. Austin Miles was talking about. I guess that is where me and him sort of part ways. But it's a great hymn anyways. Keep them coming brother.
This song has always been a favorite of folks who are trapped in convalescent homes, perhaps not even able to walk or talk in the garden any more. One of my pastors used to criticize it for being too thin theologically. I think he's repented since then. Age and perspective and gradually realizing the centrality of God's companionship help us mature and become more childlike again.
This has been one of my favorite hymns from a CD I own, "Alabama - Songs of Inspiration". I find nothing "smushy" about it! I like to imagine walking with Jesus in Heaven someday. The story of Mary Magdalene meeting the risen Lord is one of my very favorite Gospel stories.
A beautiful hymn Luke, thank you for this amazing story of great faith ....I love this hymn , in fact I often sing it quietly to myself while sitting on my balcony, in the quiet of the day looking at His beauty everywhere , the birds singing. And yes, it's true, you can hear the hush.....Awesome Words and certainly fills me with great peace, straight from our Lord. Amen
We sing this song often in our church,we have one Precious Saint,that sings this song louder and with such passion,the first time I heard her sing"sitting behind her and her husband" I thought it was an angel.... it was....every time I hear this song I think of them, both Praising God.... what a precious memory, thank you for doing what you do....
❤❤This song reminds me of one of the gentlemen in my church in the 1950-60’s , who was converted 🎉 at the Billy Graham Crusade in Sydney Australia in 1950’s. I can see and hear him singing in my mind. I really love this hymn because I enjoy the quietness of the early morning and yes the dew sparkling in the early morning light. Thankyou for your emphasis on the word “GO” . ❤❤
What an absolutely beautiful song & then to know this history behind the author of the words and writer of the song who was inspired by the Lord to give us such a precious song! It's because it's based on His Word! Thankyou for sharing this with everyone! I grew up in the church singing this hymn, along with others' voices of harmony, and the Holy Spirit brings it to my mind even to this day!
i love this video of the history and meaning of this beautiful hymn written and set to music by Charles Austin Miles! Thank you Luke Powell for taking the time to do this.
I love this song. I sang it in a play!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 82-year-old Catholc!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Everyday I sit in my garden at dawn. It is just Jesus and me. He draws my attention to His creation. I am peaceful and eager to serve Him another day.
The hymn is called "In the Garden". When I used to minister in a nursing home, one of the ladies always requested this hymn. It is so very sweet and lovely!
I found this song later in life as an adult, it is very sweet 💕
I'm a lady off 72 and I know this song for year's I always love the song. Thank you for shared this with us. Be blessed Pastor. 🙏
My father’s favorite song I love it so much brings so many memories with my father.❤️
I am so glad I found your site Luke! Jesus led me to it. These old hymns I love! They still live because they were birthed out of eternity!
Your voice both in speaking and singing is so calming, adds such a sweetness to each song. God Bless you continually to share!
For me Luke, this is a hymn which brings about that peace which passes all understanding & is such a comfort in our hectic lives.
I love this hymn! I always feel I'm with Jesus in the garden. I'm a Gardner & whenever, I'm in the garden working, I always feel Jesus is with me, especially in the evening.
I love this song the Lord laid this on my heart ❤️ this makes me concentrate on Jesus it makes me think of our Savior I always loved this song even as a very young women I am 60 years old now.👑🌼🦋
Yes HE came to in that song..I heard it when I was alone and never left me.
Thank you Luke, for bringing the story behind the hymn to us
God bless you for this.
Amen
Thank you so much Luke. Its a truly beautiful song and does bring peace and comfort
Oh brother..... this song has been so instrumental ( no pun intended) I'm recent "Rebirth" in Jesus Christ and accepting Him as my personal savior for second time in my life. My testimony is proof of God and a medical miracle happened to me.....
A couple days after getting home from the hospital I was talking with a friend about God. It was then I realized that it was God in the hospital room with me that stopped my internal bleeding. At that moment the song came on and I dropped to my knees and receptive Christ back into my heart tears of joy tears of joy. My story is a long one but a beautiful amazing one and this song had a big part in my recovery and return to God
This was my dad’s favorite hymn. He’s been gone almost 35 years. He wouldn’t believe what’s going on in our country that he fought for and was wounded, got malaria and received 2 Purple Hearts for and his only brother died for. It’s so sad. I miss him and his wisdom❤️
Thank you Luke for sharing this beautiful story and song 🙏 God bless you today and always
Amen. Hallelujah.
This is one of my favorite songs. It brings back memories of my mother and sisters singing it. ❤
At the age of 83 I've known this song for years Every time i hear this song it brings me so close to my Jesus and remember my late special friend in the Lord who taught me this song. The Lord is so good as I now have the privilege to hear it again through you. Praise the Lord for your ministry.
The song is perfect. It reflects the writer’s personal feelings toward Jesus. “He walks with me and he talks with me.” That’s a close personal relationship, as it should be.
Yes this beautiful hymn does draw me nearing to Jesus. I love you ministry.
I'm leading a Zoom study this summer on hymns, their back stories and related Bible verses. Alas, I only just discovered your channel at the end of the summer, but we have two weeks left and I will recommend your channel to the participants. I will to see if you have videos for the other hymns we studied and include those in future. God bless you
I have been singing this song as a young girl. I am 63 now and I found it to be one of the most beautiful songs ever written. I am always inspired listening to this song as the words really warm my Spirit and brings me to a place of quietness and peace.😊
This was one of my Gran’s favorite songs! In her late 80’s she battled dementia. One day we were sitting outside in her beautiful garden overlooking her pond and watching the ducks and I started videoing her as I sang this song - she picked it right up and began to hum and then full on sang it!!! Such a precious memory! 💕 Love your ministry my brother! God bless! 🎉
We sang it every Sunday to close the service. When I was a child, I went every Sunday to a country Methodist church on a hill. 😌
Thank you! My mother's favorite hymn.
My Dad was a farmer and gardener. When he passed away, this was one of the songs we played at his funeral.
I love this song, very emotional but it brings me face to face with Jesus at crucial times in my life
A very comforting and encouraging beautiful song. Thanks for the history behind the song 🎉
Lovely hymn. Praise God. Thank God for the lovely voice and meaningful words.
I sing this all the time ,it touches my heart❤
Oh yes. One of my favorites that makes me feel close to our Savior.
And I also like the history behind it and thanks 🙏 be to the Lord Jesus-Christ our Savoir!🙏🙏🙏🙏
My father listed this hymn in his "Red Binder of Doom". We didn't do a public funeral. Dad saw how hard that was with our mother. We will reunite Dad's remains with hers in May. I will try to play my flute there, solo. And we will hire the Carillon. And "How Great Thou Art".
Mom hated that one.
This hymn is very intimate for me. I meet with Jesus every morning during my "quiet time" to seek His face and His presence. One day in the future when I have gone to Gloryland to meet Him face-to-face, this song will be playing at my memorial service, as my family and friends remember me and the impact that Jesus had on my life. Thank you for sharing the background of this hymn!
This was my grandmother's favorite song! I think of her every time I hear it. I searched specifically to see if you had made a video for this hymn, and I'm so glad that you did! Thank you!
This song & Amazing Grace were what mom wanted sung at her funeral. When the singer sang it, is the only time I teared up.
You see, the last 15-20yrs I was very concerned about her Salvation. She absolutely refused to discuss anything with me & often said, “I don’t want to hear it!” She went on home hospice, I sat with her for 2 weeks. She was home bound the month of August.
Once she became uncommunicative (her last two weeks) I prayed for her out loud & played Gospel music from my phone, country Gospel was the only music that settled her.
Our daughter was here with me her last week to keep watch.
The day she passed, I left for two hours to run some needed errands. When I returned our daughter told me she’d cried out “Oh God! Oh God!” When she passed, (I was holding her hand) A very light blanket of peace settled over/in her house. A day later our young son told his job coach & his boss that “Jesus took grandma home.” I hadn’t used that phrase with him because I wasn’t quite sure. BUT GOD gave three clear signs she had Salvation when she passed. 🙌🏼🙌🏼
That's a beautiful picture of God's love. Thank you for sharing.
I love this song, one of my favorite! It speaks of the intimate oneness of a relationship with Christ, our beloved!
❤ my mothers favorite hymn, we sang that hymn in her funeral and just 2 weeks ago in my friend's funeral again. Beautiful hymn
Thank you so much
Blessings
Thank you for the history of this song it was one of my Mother's favourites. Knowing the history makes me more emotional than ever.
Be blessed
This was my grandpa’s favorite hymn. He heard someone play it on the saxophone once, and he thought it was one of the most beautiful things he had heard. I started playing the saxophone in 6th grade, and he always wanted me to play this hymn. I know I never played like the man he first heard, but every time I did, it would bring tears to his eyes, and I knew he wasn’t really hearing me, but the man who he originally heard play it. It was always something special we had, and I think of him every time I hear it.
Sang this song many times in a small group ensemble, in a duet, and as a solo in my church. My mom loved and cherished it un she went to be with the Lord.
I love this song. As it is so very beautiful, my memory is that it was my daddy’s favorite. He has been gone many years now, but he portrayed the Father’s love in heaven. I love him so deeply.
I first heard this song way back in 1966. (I was in Grade 2). We had a talent show at school and this redhead boy (Grade 7) stood on stage and sang this song. The lyrics have stayed with me all these years. I am now 63
This is one of my favourites. I love singing praises to God, Adoni.❤
A very special hymn for me - my late Dad’s favorite .. invariably tears flow when I hear it .. thank you for the history behind the hymn .. it makes all sense why it was my Dads favorite..
I love this hymn and you sing it so beautifully
I think this is a lovely hymn showing us the important of spending time with God Thank you so much
I love this hymn. 🥰 It is soothing and keeps my focus on Jesus and my relationship with Him.
This hymn was one of my mothers favourite & it was played at her funeral & not many people there knew of it, but it reflected beautifully of both my mothers love of a garden & of her faith & now the hymn is mine too.
I love this hymn. It's gorgeous. This composer Brant Adams uses In the Garden and What a Friend We Have in Jesus for his instrumental solos of worship music. Now I see the connection between these hymns. Both talk about having a personal relationship with Christ Jesus.
And he walks with me, and he talks with me and tels me I am his own, and the joy we share... Austin experience this , myself too... That what most others have never known... So some at church don't want this hymn as they've not had this blessings but us who have these... We love this hymn... It is parallel to our walk in God
Oui,and I sing 🎶 it in French and it is very edifying!
Très édifiant et les paroles et les mots sont bien choisis 🙏🙏🙏🙏
I love the first moments alone with God each day. This song depicts the first time I surrendered my life, mind, body, soul, and my spirit to Jesus my Savior and Lord. This song brings me back to my closest moments each morning, when he prepares me for each new day. His mercies are new every moring.
Absolutely wonderful.........for all of us who have experienced the personal relationship with Jesus.....we understand!
Haven't heard this, for years, so it was wonderful to see all the words, and singing along. Certainly remember it. Loved it thanks
SO beautiful!!! Love the history and how you tell the hymns story. I have been so drawn to this hymn lately… Jesus is beckoning me to come to the garden with Him to get refreshed as I share His love to the world and those in His house! Bonita Springs, FL
Thanks much 🙏🏻❤️🔥✝️
This hymn was one of Dads favorite to sing at at times seems appropriate and at times out of place but always always a reminder of Jesus presence- He went home this past week to walk with Jesus a task that had been missing from his earthly life thses past 20 years. Such joy the thought that my Dad can now tarry for the eternity to come with Him in the garden.
Thankful for this song in my Dad’s life.
Amen to this beautiful, powerful hymn.
One of my Lent season favorite song 🎵.
Thank you, Pastor Powell.
May you be blessed abundantly,
🙏 🙌 ❤
I was just out walking my dog and singing this hymn to myself. I love it dearly and as soon as I came home I found your podcast while looking for someone singing it. This song has been sung in my family my whole life. (75 yrs and counting) it’s been sung at each funeral, and many family gatherings. I can hear my mom, siblings, and cousins harmonizing. The story of the hymn’s origin touched me deeply. His experience is glorious. I never knew that the song is based on John 22. Now it’s even more special. Thank you.
This is another one of my favourite hymns. I love playing and singing to this song.
My Dad was a 1:13 solo hymn singer. He had a besutiful voice. When he was in the congregation singing people would turn to listen. On long trips he would sing for us. Happiest of memories. My. Very fav.
Beautiful voice. Thank you for sharing the story behind the hymn. Now knowing it it based on John 20, I love it even more.
This hymn one of favorites
My mother enjoyed me walking her to the garden early morning
Birds bees Butterflies and flowers
Nobe other shall cherish
As we did
So I understand the verses
God's love never leaves us
Joy Calm peace
Thank you
I’ve always loved this song!! I miss hearing it at church these days.
Loving Christ with all of your heart results in a spiritual heart-to-heart love relationship with Him. I love hymns and sing them throughout my waking hours. This is one of my favorite songs because I imagine myself meeting Jesus in a beautiful garden, worshipping Him, and hearing His comforting words. Yes, I love Jesus.
Yes Miss Sonya! When things get crazy i close my eyes and sing this as i picture walking with our Jesus and all is well... then usually my mind goes to "It is well with my soul...." and am able to go back to my job at the hospital and let Jesus love people through me....🙏❤🕇
I love this song We sing it at church I love your program I am in Australia 🎉
Hello! This was my g. g. gramma's favorite hymn.
She experienced an abundance of tragedies in her life, and I imagine this song was a deep comfort to her.
Thank you for sharing this hymn. This holds personal memories for me of my Dad who loved God. He died in 1986 but he gave me the heritage to treasure a relationship with the Lord.
This was his very favorite hymn.
Great stuff brother thank you so much! You are a blessing!
Yes I find peace in the garden thank you
I love this song. I can remember my grandmother singing it while she is busy doing all sorts of chores around the house.
This was my mom’s favorite hymn. It was one sung at her funeral at her request.
Every time I hear it, my dear mom comes to mind.
I cry almost every time I take time to pray and I hear or sing this song. Thanks for the story..! God bless you!
My family lived on base in Fairbanks AK in the mid to late 70’s. We attended the Protestant service on Sundays and we sang this song there. When God had us move to CA I was devastated as a nine year old. As we settled into our new home, we went to church. When we sang this hymn one Sunday I was overjoyed. I knew our new home would be okay and Jesus was with me.
So many memories of my mother singing this song. As far back as I can remember she sang this song even before she was saved. I am sure it held a special place in her heart after she was saved. Thank you for sharing the story of how this song came to be, it’s a beautiful story.
My father-in-law was a WWII vet who fought in the Battle of the Bulge as a paratrooper. He was a rough man even in later years and never spoke of his years in the military. I remember clearly how he teared up one Sunday morning when we sang this song in church one morning. He told me that he had known the song during his years as a soldier. I had never heard it before but I always remembered it after that because of the reaction he had when he heard it many years after he had first been introduced to it.
I love this hym, it reminds me of my mom
One of my favorites. One of the best performances i've heard is here on youtube by Dwight Yoakam when he performed this at Buck Owens funeral. Definately worth a watch. Love this series.
I loved this song from the first time I heard it at 18 years old. It made God so real & personal to me! It still does -& I’m 63 now. Praise God!
Yes so very true. I feel as if the Lord and I are walking together in love so beautifully.❤
I awake this morning with this song in my soul and l awaken singing it...l awoke by 2.30 am and was praying fell asleep and awake with this song ❤ in my heart.. Praised the Lord..
Beautiful It touches the heart. Thank you for the explanation I loved it.I heard this in 2001 when I attended the "IAM"Conclave o Mount Shasta.
What a special privilege Mary was given! I can just feel the damp, fresh air of that morning! "Mary!" And the birds hushed.....oh my! Thank you again Luke!
My Grandmother lived in am older neighborhood in Jax. Fla. She and some of her 6 children.raised an impressive garden . Several members would meet there for Sunday dinner often. We would always say a Blessing before dinner. Ive always Loved the fact that Grandma was strong in Her Faith.We played amidst Her 2acre lot ,as children do.I remember the Banana tree at the very back corner of the Yard ;and that Beautiful Garden behind the House. most of all ,I remember the immense Joy and Love that I always felt at Grandma's house. My Brother sang this beautiful Hymn at Grandma's Funeral. This Hymn has always been in My Heart. I always feel God's presence when I sing this ; and in every Prayer. God Bless You Luke Powell !!
Yes, Luke, it draws me nearer - and oh how I need that! Thank you for sharing the history and music of these beautiful hymns. Watching from Kingston, Ohio.
Just like The Old Rugged Cross there is just something special about this hymn. It absolutely does do it's job at drawing me nearer to God. And how in the world can a hymn be "too sentimental"?? And also to be honest with you this hymn puts Me in the mind of The Garden of Gethsemane more so than it does The Empty Tomb but I can see what C. Austin Miles was talking about. I guess that is where me and him sort of part ways. But it's a great hymn anyways. Keep them coming brother.
This song has always been a favorite of folks who are trapped in convalescent homes, perhaps not even able to walk or talk in the garden any more. One of my pastors used to criticize it for being too thin theologically. I think he's repented since then. Age and perspective and gradually realizing the centrality of God's companionship help us mature and become more childlike again.
This has been one of my favorite hymns from a CD I own, "Alabama - Songs of Inspiration". I find nothing "smushy" about it! I like to imagine walking with Jesus in Heaven someday. The story of Mary Magdalene meeting the risen Lord is one of my very favorite Gospel stories.
I absolutely love this song. ❤
I love this song .old hymns are the best than the modern gospel music.
Yes the older hymns are more pensive and meaningful. Modern music is very short on theology and meaning.
A favorite of mine and I have sung it many times over the years.
A beautiful hymn Luke, thank you for this amazing story of great faith ....I love this hymn , in fact I often sing it quietly to myself while sitting on my balcony, in the quiet of the day looking at His beauty everywhere , the birds singing. And yes, it's true, you can hear the hush.....Awesome Words and certainly fills me with great peace, straight from our Lord. Amen
I am 76 and really enjoyed this song growing up b/c my grandmother loved it.
I love this song.. Thank you for sharing.. I use to sing this song in my concerts.. Wonderful to hear the Lord using his talent..God bless you 🙏
I have always loved this song...a all-time favorite. Truly enjoying your channel. God bless you and your family.
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Thank you Luke, I'm blessed by this. Yes, I love this song, have several versions.
Thank you pastor, for sharing. God Bless🙏
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We sing this song often in our church,we have one Precious Saint,that sings this song louder and with such passion,the first time I heard her sing"sitting behind her and her husband" I thought it was an angel.... it was....every time I hear this song I think of them, both Praising God.... what a precious memory, thank you for doing what you do....
❤❤This song reminds me of one of the gentlemen in my church in the 1950-60’s , who was converted 🎉 at the Billy Graham Crusade in Sydney Australia in 1950’s. I can see and hear him singing in my mind.
I really love this hymn because I enjoy the quietness of the early morning and yes the dew sparkling in the early morning light.
Thankyou for your emphasis on the word “GO” . ❤❤
What an absolutely beautiful song & then to know this history behind the author of the words and writer of the song who was inspired by the Lord to give us such a precious song! It's because it's based on His Word! Thankyou for sharing this with everyone! I grew up in the church singing this hymn, along with others' voices of harmony, and the Holy Spirit brings it to my mind even to this day!
i love this video of the history and meaning of this beautiful hymn written and set to music by Charles Austin Miles! Thank you Luke Powell for taking the time to do this.