From the Author:
Gloria Gaither and her husband, Bill, have written and performed some of gospel music’s favorite songs. Gloria is the best-selling author and co-author of a number of books, including What My Parents Did Right and Let’s Make a Memory, co-authored with Shirley Dobson. She and Bill have written over six hundred songs, produced sixty recordings and a dozen musicals, raised three children, and grandparented three grandchildren. They are producers of the landmark Homecoming videos and Bill is co-author, with Jerry Jenkins, of the book, Homecoming. The Gaithers live in Alexandria, Indiana
From the Back Cover:
Through the years, we've loved the music of Bill and Gloria Gaither. Now learn the inspiring stories behind their best-loved songs. Since the early days of the Bill Gaither Trio, the music of Bill and Gloria Gaither has enjoyed such enthusiastic acceptance by Christians that it has reached around the globe. You can hear people singing "Let's Just Praise the Lord" in churches from Amsterdam to Africa. "He Touched Me" and "Because He Lives" have filled the air in little country chapels and auditoriums packed with thousands of worshipers. The Gaithers haven't just given us songs we all love. They've also been quick to give rising talent a chance to shine. Just ask Steve Green, Sandi Patty, Larnelle Harris, Mark Lowry, and any of a dozen more contemporary musicians. Now, in Because He Lives, Gloria shares the stories and inspiration behind more than thirty of the Gaithers' best-loved songs. This beautiful book weaves Gloria's moving remembrances and meditations with the lyrics to such great songs as The King is Coming, There's Something About That Name, God Gave the Song, The Old Rugged Cross Made the Difference, Something Beautiful, Because He Lives . . . and many more. Gloria's personal reflections offer not only a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the history of contemporary Christian music, but timeless spiritual wisdom that speaks straight to the heart. This captivating volume also includes a CD of best-loved songs by the Gaithers for a complete experience of meditation and melody, prayer and praise. Relax, kick your shoes off, and refresh your spirit with Gloria's uplifting and touching insights into the heart of God . . . and let these stories about the songs that have inspired the hearts of Christians all over the world inspire you.
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