When I was young, singing in Africa, I had never heard of the Rambos, but found out later that I had been singing many of Dottie\u2019s songs.<\/p>\n
I\u2019ve never been this homesick before<\/a><\/p>\n I like this video of the Rambos singing this song. I first heard this song in Eldon King\u2019s home in Arkansas in 1983, on a live recording by Jimmy Swaggart from Nashville. I loved it so much. At the time I was so homesick for Africa. Years later when I went back to Africa, I used to dance every time I sang that song, because it excited me so much. It is strange, but back in the late 70\u2032s I was longing for America, and wrote a song about going to heaven. My heart gets divided between Africa and America. To be honest, the weather in Africa is a whole lot better than the weather in Canada, and some parts of America.<\/p>\n Build my mansion<\/a><\/p>\n I first heard this song on a record by Jimmy Swaggart. Maybe the Rambos will be near the throne, but I don\u2019t think I am worthy to be anywhere near God\u2019s throne. I\u2019ll be lucky if get a little shack on the outskirts somewhere.<\/p>\n The Rambos \u2013 He looked beyond my fault<\/a><\/p>\n I first heard this song on a Jerry Lee Lewis record that I found in a shop in Pretoria. The words are so comforting: \u201cHe looked beyond my fault and saw my need.\u201d I have been judged and criticized by so many people in my life. Back in the 70\u2032s we heard a preacher from Argentina called Johnny Ortiz (Juan Carlos Ortiz). He said that in their country a woman was caught stealing food from a supermarket. When she came before the judge, he found out that she was homeless, and living under a bridge. She was stealing food to feed her children. Instead of sending her to prison, the judge arranged a home for her and a food supply for the family. He looked beyond her fault and saw her need.<\/p>\n New Shoes<\/a><\/p>\n Today is the first time I have seen the Rambos doing this song, and it has become one of my instant favourites. When we first visited America in 1976, we went to a church in Nashville, and we heard a lady sing a song about the 12 men. After church she was selling her record, and I asked her if she would make a deal with me. I would give her one of my records and she would give me hers. She agreed. I got the the better deal. Her record was fantastic. That is when I first heard the song: New Shoes. I noticed on the record it was written by Dottie Rambo. I love this video that I found this morning, and hope you enjoy it too.<\/p>\n Remind me<\/a><\/p>\n I first heard this song in the 60\u2032s from a Jimmy Swaggart record somebody lent me while I was in Rhodesia. I often sang this song and it was a great blessing to me, but I had never heard of Dottie Rambo. I wrote a song before I ever heard this one, and it was called: \u201cA borrowed life.\u201d In her song they sing: \u201cThese things that I love, and hold dear to my heart, are just borrowed, they\u2019re not mine at all. Jesus only let me use them to brighten up my life, so remind me, remind me dear Lord.\u201d<\/p>\n If that isn\u2019t Love<\/a><\/p>\n This is a favorite love song. Again, I first heard this song on a Jimmy Swaggart record, and it was so beautiful. It really tells it like it is about God\u2019s love. Dottie was so gifted to write so many good songs.<\/p>\n Sheltered in the arms of God<\/a><\/p>\n Again, Jimmy was the first one to present this song to us in Africa. He was very \u2018big\u2019 over here. This song is one of my wife\u2019s favourites. Today as I found it on the net, it is the first time I have heard the background story of how Dottie wrote the song. It is such a blessing to me. \u201cI feel the touch of His hand so warm and tender.\u201d<\/p>\n Too much to gain to lose<\/a><\/p>\n This song was on Jerry\u2019s record, and it has always been such a blessing to me. It is one of my favourite songs when I \u2018play\u2019 the piano. I love just running my finger up the piano keys like old Jerry. Many years ago when I sang it, I always thought of those words: \u201cDefeat is one word I\u2019ll never use.\u201d I am old now and have had a lot of defeats since then.<\/p>\n Bus accident<\/a><\/p>\n It is so sad to hear of the bus accident, and Dottie\u2019s death. She wrote lots of songs longing to go home to be with Jesus, and we trust she is safe in His arms.<\/p>\n SOME OF THE SONGS I LISTED HAVE BEEN DELETED FROM THE NET. I GUESS SOMEBODY DOESN\u2019T WANT YOU TO HEAR THEM.<\/p>\n I also have a Gospel web site<\/span>. If you want to check it out, go to:\u00a0 http:\/\/countrygospelandbible.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When I was young, singing in Africa, I had never heard of the Rambos, but found out later that I had been singing many of Dottie\u2019s songs. I\u2019ve never been this homesick before I like this video of the Rambos … Continue reading