I first heard Jimmy Swaggart in the late sixties when a guy in Bulawayo lent me a record. It was called: “I’m nearer home.” I think it was record number 4. I loved it. Later at college in Salisbury, Pastor Marks lent me 4 records, and they were a great blessing to me. When I went into the ministry in 1970, I went to one of Pastor Nipper’s meetings in Durban and bought about 12 records and just kept playing them over and over.
He washed my eyes with tears
Today I was singing this song on my room, and felt I must put it on the website. I remember seeing Brother Swaggart singing this song on TV, so here it is. To me, it is a very holy song. “I saw the blood He spilt upon the sands.”
This is one of my favorite gospel songs. I remember singing this song in a church in Pretoria, and there was a tremendous anointing on this song. As I sang this song in my room this afternoon, I realized afresh that all singing must point to Jesus. Just like “All roads lead to Rome,” “All songs must lead to Jesus.”
I’ve never been this homesick before
I first head this song at Eldon King’s house in Arkansas, and I was jumping around the room. I was so homesick for Africa. That was in 1983, and a few years later we went back to Africa. We stayed there for about 9 years, but the violence and crime got so bad, that we ended up coming back to Canada. But I still miss Africa!
This song was on one of Jimmy Swaggart’s early records, and he sang it much faster. There was one particular song I wanted to put on, but I couldn’t find it. It is called: “Jesus is the one.” In fact there are a few songs I wanted, but I can’t find them.
I often find myself singing this song. I get a ‘kick’ out of it!
Beautiful sunset pictures. I have know this song from childhood. I hope you get blessed by it.
A LOT OF THE SONGS I HAD LISTED HERE HAVE BEEN TAKEN OFF THE NET. IT IS A CONSPIRACY.
I also have a Gospel web site. If you want to check it out, go to: http://countrygospelandbible.com/