In the Garden
Acappella is an all-male Contemporary Christian vocal group that was founde… Read Full Bio ↴Acappella is an all-male Contemporary Christian vocal group that was founded in 1982 by Keith Lancaster, who has variously played the role of singer, songwriter, and producer throughout the group's history. Acappella is by far the most popular musical group to have come out of the Churches of Christ in the U.S. They are in large part responsible for inspiring an entire culture of a cappella musical performance in the Church of Christ. Churches of Christ members strive to worship as first century Christians worshiped, and believe one should sing 'making melody in your heart' (Eph. 5:19), instead of using musical instruments in worship. The song "Acappella" from 1986's Conquerors was the first to achieve widespread popularity within the church of Christ (it could almost be called a 'hit') and the 1988 album Sweet Fellowship has become their all-time best seller. AVB's breakout Song in My Soul was released almost concurrently, and the number of like-minded a cappella vocal groups within the church of Christ grew almost exponentially after these two albums. Acappella experienced their first mainstream success outside the church of Christ with 1993's Set Me Free. This album also had a song licensed for use in a Sony Camcorder Super Bowl commercial (with the refrain "They are more precious than gold").

In the Garden
Acappella Lyrics


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I come to the garden alone
While the dew is still on the roses
And the voice I hear
Falling on my ear
The Son of God discloses

Chorus:
And He walks with me
And He talks with me
(Jesus) And He tells me I am His own (I belong to Him)
And the joy we share as we tarry there
None other has ever known

He speaks and the sound of his voice
Is so sweet the birds hush their singing
And the melody that he gave to me
Within my heart is ringing

Repeat Chorus

Now Mary wept to the tomb
Angels said, "Why cry?"
She said, "Have you moved him away
Tell me where and I'll get him"
Mary went to the disciples
With great, great news
And she said, "I've seen the Lord"

I'd stay in the garden with Him
Tho the night around me be falling
But He bids me go
Thru the voice of woe
His voice to me is calling

Repeat Chorus (x2)

Scriptural Reference:





"He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." Micah 6:8

Overall Meaning

Acappella's song "In the Garden" is a beautiful hymn that speaks to the connection between the singer and God. The opening line, "I come to the garden alone, while the dew is still on the roses," sets the tone for the song's reflective nature. The singer is seeking solace and a place of peace and prayer, and finds it in this metaphorical garden that represents a place of personal, spiritual discovery.


The line "The Son of God discloses" highlights the intimacy of the singer's relationship with Jesus, as they engage in a personal conversation, walking and talking together. The joyful refrain, "And He walks with me, and He talks with me," is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the joy and peace that comes from a close relationship with God. The final verse introduces Mary, who has seen the Lord, and ends with the acknowledgement that while the singer would like to stay in the garden indefinitely, they must go and fulfill their calling.


Overall, "In the Garden" is a powerful and evocative hymn that encourages listeners to seek out and cherish their personal relationship with God.


Line by Line Meaning

I come to the garden alone
I come to be with God for a moment of solitude


While the dew is still on the roses
While it is quiet and peaceful outside


And the voice I hear
And I hear the voice of God


Falling on my ear
Whispering softly to me


The Son of God discloses
Revealing His divinity to me


And He walks with me
And I feel His presence beside me


And He talks with me
And He speaks words of love and wisdom to me


And He tells me I am His own (I belong to Him)
And He reminds me that I am His beloved child


And the joy we share as we tarry there
And the happiness we experience as we stay together


None other has ever known
No one else could understand our bond


He speaks and the sound of his voice
He talks and His voice is captivating


Is so sweet the birds hush their singing
So sweet that even birds stop to listen


And the melody that he gave to me
And the beautiful tune that He taught me


Within my heart is ringing
Echoing in my heart


Now Mary wept to the tomb
Now Mary cried at the tomb


Angels said, "Why cry?"
Angels asked why she is crying


She said, "Have you moved him away
She asked if they have taken Jesus’ body away


Tell me where and I'll get him"
Asking to be shown where Jesus’ body is


Mary went to the disciples
Mary told the disciples


With great, great news
With wonderful news to share


And she said, "I've seen the Lord"
And she told them that she has seen the resurrected Lord


I'd stay in the garden with Him
I would love to spend more time with God in the garden


Tho the night around me be falling
Even if darkness surrounds me


But He bids me go
But God tells me to leave


Thru the voice of woe
Through a sad voice


His voice to me is calling
God is calling me through His voice


Scriptural Reference:
Reference to the Bible passage for guidance


"He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." Micah 6:8
Biblical verse about what God requires from us




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@nnennamoneke3469

This remains my best rendition of this hymn..I once made it my ringtone...lol

@nnennamoneke3469

I love this song..

@rolly6926

This is just one of the thousands of super excellently good music and vocals they have. Acappella fan since when I was a child till date πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯☝️☝️☝️☝️

@ramonsantosrah8101

amo essa mΓΊsica

@OneTrueVikingbard

i love this song. one of my favorites. i miss this CD

@tarisayimazango

It was Robert C Guy singing lead on this one. You can tell by the vocal range; he's noted/considered to have one of the widest ranges in musical circles
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@paulnolingo

Beautiful 😍🎡🎡🎡

@alicecadamy271

I love the jazzy sound that they put to this song. Love it.

@karenlaureote4825

Wonderful...

@praisendabandaba399

I love acappella music.

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