My husband went to Heaven last year. We both gave our hearts to Jesus 45-years ago. He was an amazing, unassuming man who loved The Lord with all his heart and soul. This is one of the hymns that he listened to over and over. He read up on the hymns and if you really want to understand and appreciate them, may I suggest that you study them too. There is a very interesting fact about one of the verses. This hymn is truly a blessing. I miss my husband with every part of my being. He was the best of me. He passed away two-days before our 57th wedding anniversary. It is a comfort to know that he is with his Savior. The Love of God is greater far......
For those who get down or depressed, listen to these singers. If this doesn’t lift your spirits, pray to God that he opens your heart. There is redemption in His Word.
Simply listen to these extremely talented men at the Majestic Theatre concert in San Antonio, and without question, this is the finest and most talented combination in one group. The vocal nuances, their ability to recognize what each individual brings to the table. The powerful voices of not JUST David - but of the incredibly talented, bluesy and versatile Michael English, the vocal clarity of Wes Hampton, the sweet baritone of Mark Lowry and adding to that the wonderful bass by Bill Gaither; makes this group unequivocally the best harmony GVB ever!! Of course all the other GVB singers are talented. However, to have this many “gifted” vocalist’s together has been such an incredible blessing to those who listen to their FULL body of work, not just a song here and there. Thank you gentlemen for all you’ve given to all of us. It’s darn hard to pick a favorite, but this one is right up there in the top two or three!!
I love all the singers - God's Love shall forever endure and reach from sky to sky - the love each has for our Lord is so evident in their voices and the reverence they show
"Could we with ink the oceans fill, and were the sky of parchment made;. Were every stalk on earth a quill, and every man a scribe by trade. To write the LOVE OF GOD above, would drain the oceans dry. Nor could the scroll contain the whole, though stretched from sky to sky!!"
I can’t fathom angels singing better. I know they probably will, but I can’t imagine three voices sounding more beautiful together than what’s produced at the end of this arrangement.
My late grandpa Mann first taught me this one and for the benefit and information of you and others who view this, this particular hymn contains three verses and if I may, I'd like to share with you the lyrics for the second verse. They are as follows: When years of time shall pass away, and earthly thrones and kingdoms fall, when men, who hear refuse to pray, on rocks and hills and mountains call, God's love, so sure, shall still endure, all measureless and strong, redeeming grace to Adam's race, the saints and angels' song.
Phil here: I don't think I've heard a more beautiful, melodious rendition of "The Love of God" as Mark Lowry - with the others - bring so expressively here. 'Grabs your very soul and shakes it!!! Then - as Valenta Upton says (below) David Phelps so beautifully finishes this worshipful classic! Love it!
The greatest power in the world is the LOVE of God. The greatest weapon in the world is the LOVE of God. The greatest medicine in the world is the LOVE of God. Thankyou God for this wonderful song about your wonderful LOVE.
This has to be the most awesome song EVER written. I am overwhelmed each time I hear the words. I am convinced it was NOT WRITTEN BY MAN .... IT WAS DICTATED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT HIMSELF.
The second verse was found written on a wall by a patient in an insane asylum. It was originally written as a poem 1,000 years earlier by a rabbi in Germany. No one knows the path it took.
"The Love Of God" The love of God is greater far Than tongue or pen can ever tell It goes beyond the highest star And reaches to the lowest hell The guilty pair, bowed down with care God gave His Son to win His erring child He reconciled And pardoned from his sin Could we with ink the ocean fil And were the skies of parchment made Were every stalk on earth a quill And every man a scribe by trade To write the love of God above Would drain the ocean dry Nor could the scroll contain the whol Though stretched from sky to sky Hallelujah [3x] O love of God, how rich and pure! How measureless and strong! It shall forevermore endure The saints' and angels' song
Mark does a fantastic job on this,To me his voice is so soothing on this beautiful hymn.They are all so talented,I love to hear all of them Thank you Jesus for these great singers.
Actchally ,thieir are severall more 😅I just LOVE LIKE GUY PENROD VEST😅A GOODMAN GEORGE YOUNCE JD SUMMNER AMOUNG OTHERS. Off the top of my head their are a few others I just cannot recall at this moment.
I, also , think Mark has a beautiful voice! And yes, soothing and smooth! This is by far, the best GVB combo of all time!! I would give anything to see those five in a reunion concert!!
Greatest lyrics ever written!!! Hebrews 13:15 New International Version 15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise-the fruit of lips that openly profess his name.
This is one of "those" I am listening to it over and over. Coming from the standpoint of a used to be barber-shopper, this is incredible. I love the Gaithers so awfully much, and WILL sing with them one day. Praise God for their dedication to their talent gifted to them. What a blessing this song is. :)))
The modulation at 3:37 is perfect. Heavenly. This is such a simple and beautiful song, and they manage to put creativity in the arrangement without taking the simplicity that makes it beautiful. Besides their superb vocal and maturity in singing, they also have brilliant musicality in arranging. Thank God for them.
I found the artistic representation very cool, as they demonstrated how music can stir up faith. The negative influences of this world are designed to make our heart sick through emotional & physical pain resulting in a given person turning to music as one source of comfort to the body. The painful realty of this existence gives rise to the birth of music in two forms, earthly & HEAVENLY. Earthly music speaks to the experiences of this world through the singer-song writer’s eyes. Oftentimes drug use (i.e. alcohol, smokes, marijuana, cocaine, opioids, benzos and propofol to name a few) is intertwined with the survival of an artist to deal with the pressure of performing in order to stay relevant in the music industry, and to serve as fuel for creativity. As a result, music celebrities develop a tendency to sin against their body, through excessive drug use, for not measuring up to or to satisfy the demands of their music. Any earthly joy they experience is darkened by the heavy burden of performing and the loss of privacy. The end users of their music become fans because the lyrics are relatable and the sound of the singer’s voice & rhythm helps them cope with the pains of this reality. Unfortunately, this band aid approach is only a time out from the hurt and in the meantime we are fortifying its wall with painful memories waiting in line. Who can save us from wounds that are silent, wordless and cruel all the while tearing us apart inch by inch on the inside, which could radically accelerate the demise of the human body? I will use caps as emphasis to show the honest reverence for GOD'S SOVEREIGNTY when writing about HEAVENLY music in the paragraphs below. That INVINCIBLE DIVINE be our HEAVENLY FATHER, WHO THROUGH HIS SON’S MISSION HAS INSPIRED believers to write songs that sing of HIS LIFE GIVING LOVE to deal with emotional & physical pain, economic instability, mortality and the emotional instability of others with the motive of winning over souls for HIS KINGDOM. The melody & theme of HEAVENLY music is hateful and intolerable to the devil, a spirit which causes us to be blinded of the effects of sin and is responsible for the woes of this world such as melancholy, anguish, tribulation and trial. These agitations of the soul create a heavy burden for the lost and could lead him or her to be hostile of songs that sing about GOD’S GLORY. This makes it clear that we cannot win the spiritual battle by our own strength. Moreover, on earth the devil has no equal. GOD has provided us with the ONE WHO CAN AND WILL LIFT the heavy burden of sin's guilt from a given sinner's heart if he or she (through faith) would open their understanding to Psalms (starting with the focus on Psalms 51:1-10 KJV), and hymns/songs giving praise to HIM for the purpose of being persuaded, converted and healed by the HOLY SPIRIT from within by transforming your body/temple into a meeting place for you and the KING OF THE AGES to commune as friends through the born again experience (repentance manifesting itself in a changed life). It is only here that the fears of tomorrow will diminish, the blessed assurance is given that you are HIS and HE LIVES. Once the blessed assurance is known in prayer (through the confession of wanting salvation from one’s sinful nature, combine with admitting that JESUS CHRIST is LORD and believing in one’s heart that GOD raised HIM from the dead to deliver us from sin's guilt) the world can never take it away because the world didn’t give it to you.
Wow -- just when I think they cannot possibly blow me away with their incredible vocals -- David, Michael and Wes do it again!! The last few chords of this beautiful song are UNbelievably soul-stirring to me!! Unreal how well they blend their voices together -- it is truly a gift from above!!
This is the most beautiful song and the words are right to the heart!! This song was written by a man who saw the words written in an Insane Asylum!! Amazing Love!!
You can see their love of God on their faces as they sing. Beautiful and can’t be beat anywhere. This is dedication to the fullest, keep up the great work.
WONDERFUL! to think this poem that was put to music is over a hundred years old. The harmonies that Bill Gaither creates is so amazing! gives me the heaven chills! Keep up the great job u guys! Listening to you sing literally lifts my spirit and I just want to thank each of you for singing HIS PRAISES! ♡
Thank You Jesus for these singers. They are very talented and they bring the Holy Spirit n their singing.. Thank you Jesus for your love even tho we dont deserve it❤️❤️
The love of God has been extended To a fallen race Through Christ the savior of all men There's hope in saving grace The love of God is greater far Than gold or silver ever could afford It reaches past the highest star And covers all the world It's power is eternal, eternal It's glory is supernal, supernal When all this earth shall pass away There'll always be the love of God It goes beneath the deepest stain That sin could ever leave Redeeming souls to live again Who will on Christ believe, will believe Oh, the love of God is greater far Than gold or silver ever could afford It reaches past the highest star And covers all the world His power is eternal, eternal His glory is supernal, supernal When all this earth shall pass away There'll always be the love Of God, precious love of God
The love of God is greater far Than tongue or pen can ever tell It goes beyond the highest star And reaches to the lowest hell The guilty pair, bowed down with care God gave His Son to win His erring child He reconciled And pardoned from his sin Could we with ink the ocean fil And were the skies of parchment made Were every stalk on earth a quill And every man a scribe by trade To write the love of God above Would drain the ocean dry Nor could the scroll contain the whole Though stretched from sky to sky Hallelujah 3x O love of God, how rich and pure! How measureless and strong! It shall forevermore endure The saints' and angels' song
Quite possibly Mark Lowry's best work. So peaceful and righteous......how can people reject the God that made this wonderful place and is our constant help? Are we not blessed in the united states to have the freedom to worship without worry from violence and government intrusion. Stand up saints and elect godly men and women who will guard our rights and serve justice to the criminals and recompense to the victims. Lord forgive us for walking away from you, let us destroy our idols and seek your ways. Amen.
This music helps me overcome difficult moments of life . She accompanies me everywhere . For this I thank you , Mr. Bill Gaither , Mr. Wess Hampton , Mr. Michael English , Mr. David Phelps , Mr. Mark Lowry . I remember also the splendid voice of Mr. Danny Gaither . I love you all and greet from the middle of Europe , the Czech Republic
Always blessed. God's immeasurable love is incredible! His Grace abounds to all who will receive. No time like the present to come to Him. If you have not, come. He's here with arms open wide! If you are His, rejoice and share with the lost! He's going to call us home soon and our loved ones need to know Him too! Feel His presence! It's amazing!
Beautiful! Love this song. Awesome harmonies as usual. Best lineup since Guy Penrod left. Love Mark, Wes, David, Michael, and Bill. Such wonderful talents used for God's glory and such a blessing. Love the words to this song. So beautiful and poetic.
This is perhaps my all-time favorite gospel song. And this arrangement is beyond beautiful. Is this a fairly recent taping? Do you know what year it was recorded? I ask because if it's recent, it's like these guys get better-looking and better-sounding all the time. I don't think Michael has ever looked or sounded better.
Praise Be to God he's reached me , my fall was so bad i never thought i would stand again without God no one can , I love Jehovah so very much thank God for his only Begotton Son and the bridge Jesus built
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