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").

Only Truth
Acappella Lyrics

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All You ever said before no matter what it was
It was the truth - ever lovin' truth
Every time You spoke a word the voice of God was
Being heard - I know it was truth

It was the truth it was nothing but the truth
Only truth comes from You
It was the truth it was nothing but the truth

And it's all You can do

All You've ever done before no matter what You've chosen
It was right - You are always right
Every time You willed a way and
Everything You've had to say - I know it was right

It was the truth it was nothing but the truth
Only truth comes from You
It was the truth it was nothing but the truth
And it's all You can do

Chorus:
Only truth, loving truth
Only truth, loving truth

(You know it was your Word
And it was the truth
every lovin' truth
You are always right, all you do is real
Truth comes from you, and it's only you)

Turning to the pages of the Bible of the ages
It was real - All You do is real
Everything You've written down we all will count
On been sound - we know it was real

It was Your word
It was nothing but Your word
That inspired those men
It was Your word
It was nothing but Your word
That will teach us again

(verse one)

Repeat Chorus

Scriptural Reference:

Jesus uses the phrase "I tell you the truth" over 75 times in the New Testament.
"For the law was given through Moses, grace and truth came through Jesus Christ." John 1:17

Overall Meaning

In the song "Only Truth" by Acappella, the lyrics emphasize the importance of truth and how it has always been a core value of God's teachings. The song begins by expressing how everything God has ever said before was the truth and how His words were the voice of God being heard. The lyrics then highlight how everything God has ever done before was always right, and every time He willed a way, it was right. The chorus repeats the phrase "Only truth, loving truth," emphasizing the centrality of truth in God's teachings.

The lyrics move to reference the Bible, referring to it as the pages of the ages, and proclaiming that everything God has written down is sound and real. The song ends by reiterating how all that God does is real, and that His word is what inspires people.

The song's message about the importance of truth is tied to a scriptural reference from the New Testament, which states that "grace and truth" came through Jesus Christ. This supports the message of the song that truth and God's teachings are intertwined.

Line by Line Meaning

All You ever said before no matter what it was
Everything you have said before, regardless of the content, was always true and in alignment with love.

It was the truth - ever lovin' truth
You spoke only the truth which displayed a never-ending love for your creation.

Every time You spoke a word the voice of God was
Whenever you spoke, it was the voice of God being heard through truth.

Being heard - I know it was truth
I knew it was truth because your words were the manifestation of God's voice in reality.

All You've ever done before no matter what You've chosen
No matter what actions you have taken in the past, they were right and in alignment with righteousness.

It was right - You are always right
Your deeds were always just and ethical, and you remain righteous.

Every time You willed a way and everything You've had to say
Every choice you have made and every word you have spoken has been in alignment with righteousness.

I know it was right
I knew it was right because your will and word were always in alignment with righteousness.

Turning to the pages of the Bible of the ages
The contents of the Bible that speak of you and your mission are always true and everlasting.

It was real - All You do is real
Everything that you have done is real, choice and action alike, a reflection of the infinite reality and truth in which we exist.

Everything You've written down we all will count
Everything you have recorded in the Bible is something we count on as true and reliable.

On been sound - we know it was real
It is all sound and trustworthy, and we know it to be real without doubt.

Only truth, loving truth
You speak only the truth which is loving, and nothing but that.

You know it was your Word and it was the truth
We know that it was your word from the Bible given to us as the truth.

every lovin' truth
You only speak truth out of an endless love for your creation.

You are always right, all you do is real
You are always right, and everything you do is real, choice or action alike.

Truth comes from you, and it's only you
All truth comes from you, and it is only you who is the source of it.

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@jamessinfo1143

5y↑52

Song lyrics:

All You ever said before no matter what it was
It was the truth - ever lovin' truth
Every time You spoke a word
The voice of God was being heard
- I know it was truth

It was the truth it was nothing but the truth
Only truth comes from You
It was the truth it was nothing but the truth
And it's all You can do

All You've ever done before no matter what You've chosen
It was right - You are always right
Every time You willed a way and
Everything You've had to say - I know it was right

It was the truth it was nothing but the truth
Only truth comes from You
It was the truth it was nothing but the truth
And it's all You can do

Chorus:
Only truth (Only truth, loving truth) loving truth
Only truth, loving truth
Only truth (Only truth, loving truth) loving truth
Only truth, loving truth

(You know it was your Word
And it was the truth
Ever lovin' truth
You are always right, all you do is real
Truth comes from you, and it's only you)

Turning to the pages of the Bible of the ages
It was real - All You do is real
Everything You've written down I will depend on being sound - I know it was real

It was Your Word
It was nothing but Your Word
That inspired those men
It was Your Word
It was nothing but The Word
That will teach us again

(verse one)
Repeat Chorus

.......I could always (×3)
Depend on You.......

............When I read The Word
I find, I find that You are alive.....

@jamessinfo1143

@@diegobandeiradeoliveira8197 Everything You've written down
I will depend on being sound - I know it was real

Entire lyrics:
All You ever said before no matter what it was
It was the truth - ever lovin' truth
Every time You spoke a word the voice of God was
Being heard - I know it was truth

It was the truth it was nothing but the truth
Only truth comes from You
It was the truth it was nothing but the truth
And it's all You can do

All You've ever done before no matter what You've chosen
It was right - You are always right
Every time You willed a way and
Everything You've had to say - I know it was right

It was the truth it was nothing but the truth
Only truth comes from You
It was the truth it was nothing but the truth
And it's all You can do

Chorus:
Only truth (Only truth, loving truth) loving truth
Only truth, loving truth
Only truth (Only truth, loving truth) loving truth
Only truth, loving truth

(You know it was your Word
And it was the truth
Ever lovin' truth
You are always right, all you do is real
Truth comes from you, and it's only you)

Turning to the pages of the Bible of the ages
It was real - All You do is real
Everything You've written down I will depend on being sound - I know it was real

It was Your Word
It was nothing but Your Word
That inspired those men
It was Your Word
It was nothing but The Word
That will teach us again

(verse one)
Repeat Chorus

.......I could always (×3)
Depend on You.......

............When I read The Word
I find, I find that You are alive.....

@GeoTNo1

5y↑3

Only Truth
Acappella
All You ever said before no matter what it was
It was the truth - ever lovin' truth
Every time You spoke a word the voice of God was
Being heard - I know it was truth
It was the truth it was nothing but the truth
Only truth comes from You
It was the truth it was nothing but the truth
And it's all You can do
All You've ever done before no matter what You've chosen
It was right - You are always right
Every time You willed a way and
Everything You've had to say - I know it was right
It was the truth it was nothing but the truth
Only truth comes from You
It was the truth it was nothing but the truth
And it's all You can do
Only truth, loving truth
Only truth, loving truth
(You know it was your Word
And it was the truth
every lovin' truth
You are always right, all you do is real
Truth comes from you, and it's only you)
Turning to the pages of the Bible of the ages
It was real - All You do is real
Everything You've written down we all will count
On been sound - we know it was real
It was Your word
It was nothing but Your word
That inspired those men
It was Your word
It was nothing but Your word
That will teach us again
Only truth, loving truth
Only truth, loving truth
Scriptural Reference:
Jesus uses the phrase "I tell you the truth" over 75 times in the New Testament.
"For the law was given through Moses, grace and truth came through Jesus Christ." John 1: 17

@jamessinfo1143

5y↑2

All comments from YouTube:

@yurikakato526

4y↑36

I found this CD back in 1998 in a Japanese department store in Tokyo and it was featured. Never known that I bought a loveable CD that keeps my faith strong and has got the best lyrics. I grew up listening to it!!!! I have been loving all the songs and I think it is a masterpiece that these men have created! Thanks be to God and praise your name on high! Hallelujah!

@drewirish5082

2y↑4

So was it in Japanese or is English a common second language in Tokyo?
I think that is so awesome you are on the other side of the world but we are still connected through God's family. ❤❤

@HesloneElliot

44w

Amen

@cedrickiplimo2991

1y↑4

Takes me back about 15 years to my high school days. That's when I fell in love with classic acapella. A beautiful flavour of southern gospel

@AltheaWhite-iv3qt

49w↑4

Love the laugh at the beginning of the song. Cant stop listening to this song

@tshepomanakanyane4176

12y↑37

i love this song, it reminds me when i still a pathfinder... hey miss those times

@sphiwembatha687

6y↑6

SDA yes

@milanwaller1067

5y↑6

YEAAAAAA!!!!! SDA!! I'm a Pathfinder too!!!<3<3

@daviinabae766

4y↑4

SDA❤

@elonchieftwatt

😅

@yaadmannerog4457

Same

@mili3338

12y↑30

I used to listen to this song in my dads car when I was a kid all the time !:) this take me back years !

@markmhila7932

4y↑1

Same

@utibenoah2897

3y↑1

same, in my mum's car. very nostalgic

@ronnieribeiro2625

3y↑1

eu costumo ouvir essa música toda hora 😃

@estieeu2364

Omg sameeee🥲 it really does bring back beautiful nostalgia

@kelvinndlovu7

2y↑12

I love the laugh at the beginning of the song. Great music, reminds me of earlyteen pathfinder days at home. Pure vibes. Thank you for sharing!

@jamessinfo1143

5y↑52

@atlasreed281

You prolly dont care but if you're stoned like me atm you can watch pretty much all the latest movies and series on InstaFlixxer. Have been streaming with my brother for the last months xD

@wesleyalvin3308

@Atlas Reed yea, been watching on instaflixxer for months myself =)

@bdavis072

Thx 😇

@estheraimable6873

6y↑14

This song bring so much great memories of my brothers and I singing this before and after sabbath.

@sunshiney15

2y↑6

Immediately this song came on I burst into a happy laugh...oh I used to sing along to this song many years ago.Made me so happy then...Still does

@shimeih2287

6y↑9

Classic acapella 👌👌this is perfect

And so are the other songs .
Yes I haven't been to church in a long time (2 years in a small town in China where Christianity does not exist) but having this in my playlist everyday + prayer I know GOD is looking out for me and my family everywhere I am..

@Ngozi568

47w↑7

Still listening in 2024!

@Amelia4111

24w↑1

My mother used to have this album when we were still living in Missouri. My favorite song was Special Delivery.

@kundaidinhidza9332

4y↑3

um in love with these songs

@oneldsus7

12y↑12

i was 9 when i hear this song. Now im 23 and still listening to this without getting bored. HALELLUJAH!!

@ikwoikwo7615

40w

Now,you are 33

@SCARLiT55

5y↑2

Havent listened to this in a hot minute(5-10 years). Still loving it! God bless everyone's hearts!

@gnaass2001

14y↑17

Jhn 18:38 Pilate saith unto him, What is truth? And when he had said this, he went out again unto the Jews, and saith unto them, I find in him no fault [at all]. The irony of this verse was that Pilate did not know that truth was standing right in front of him.

@meruiz1174

9y↑46

Must say that my life hasn't been perfect. Haven't been to church in hot minute.(7/8 years) shame on me I know.😕😞😪But I NEVER stop reading the word or Believing in Christ, I still spread the seeds every chance I can👍🏽😘 I have faith in Him and will always have faith in Him. When I listen to this song (love Acappella) it just a confirmation that God is with me and his loves me no matter where I am. He is always there for us in the darkest of our lives😘ALWAYS ALWAYS BELIEVE AND HAVE FAITH NO MATTER WHAT THIS LIFE THROWS AT YOU.💖😘

@chakolubani3417

9y↑1

i hope and pray your back on track now

@ytwatchdogfaninsane

6y↑1

God knows we aren't perfect. I think what's important is that you and I both have had missteps, but that we have always believed and maintained our faith in Him. As for the rest, "We can do all things through Christ whom strengthens us." God bless you and much love!

@officialskrypt

#Awesome!

@Alexander-uz8ko

4y↑1

How are you now?☺️

@marrietsimwaka5905

Jesus loves you. Just start going to church love 😂💙

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@nthabisengnale7494

4y↑1

I fell inlove with these guys the time my brother used to play this album, was blessed from till now

@Eliz210

12y↑3

I remember this from the 90's. Wow, it takes me way back... : )

@yellyukulelly7334

7y↑1

I grew up in the Lord with this! Thank you thank you thank you for posting. Blessings upon blessings, my brother in Jesus Christ. Music and words, so annointed, and the Holy Spirit used you in my life by uploading this music. Verse of the Day: "Draw near to God and He will draw near to you."

I feel so amazing, thinking how when the prodigal son was walking back home, his father was running after him! As we give our all, drawing nearer to our Father in Heaven, and He is running even faster to us! Amazing.

@kaboseobamo486

AMAZING😍lm still a fan of this group since 2yrs old

@jplewis9797

1y↑1

Thankyou Lord for bringing back🙏🥰

@lloydsrealestateconsulting5681

4y↑1

Reminds me of some of the best years of my life growing up in the SDA Hospital compound in Ile-Ife... Had an acapella group formed with the boys living in the compound at the time... We were the Rave then...

@CaptainShrimpyy

9y↑7

I love these guys. I have this on a CD, but you can't play a CD all the time. I am touched by these guys.

@femiallen8714

11y↑1

THIS IS ONE OF MY BEST GOSPEL SONGS FROM "ACAPPELLA"! OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST IS OUR ONLY TRUTH...HALLELUYAH!!

@jadegisselle9889

12y↑1

I listened to this as a little girl!!! This song helped me learn harmonies!! Praise God!!

@forbietoke1821

4y↑2

This is just the best music I've ever heard

@chinedugaius5372

45w

2024 still banging this awesome acapella

@fatutoa2823

8y↑2

Classic :) one of my old school favorites

@disneylover123ful

11y↑3

Only truth certainly lifted my lifted my spirit today. Thanks Gerard.

@DerickAdu

2y↑1

amen

@christierennard4838

9y↑5

It was your word; nothing but your word that inspired those men!! Only truth comes from you!! It was nothing but the truth and it's all that you can do! I can always depend on you! Love love love love love this song!!

@diegobandeiradeoliveira8197

6y↑1

what does he say in that part "Everything You've written down .........?????
On been sound - we know it was real

@jamessinfo1143

@goodsonpoya9203

The ultimate collection....all times great

@aceroduro2330

7y↑1

i used to listen to acapella as a kid. My heart is convicted, healed. "It was nothing but the truth"

@icecube846

My favourite

@shondaryals9401

11y

Escape from the world...into the Truth. Joy in such sorrowful times. Aaaahhhhh.

@kpopkdrama4225

4y↑3

The laugh just kills it 🤣

@AMITCHELL523

I am so grateful for Him. God's blessings and love is what keeps me going everyday 🙏. Thanks to my sister and cousin Faith for sending me this song. Everything will be okay 👍. Amen

@bdavis072

Ahhhh yeah 🎶 fall-'22

@GeuhOlivira

9y↑9

Essas caras são incríveis se divertem cantando, isso que é cantar de verdade

@andrewnyabango2817

3y↑1

Beautiful song 🎵 🙏🏾

@christierennard4838

9y↑1

Love this song so much!!

@ZaydrieMom-tc9eo

36w

Classics

@danirwin3543

10y

Amazing beautiful harmony. Thank GOD

@realone5614

11y↑1

Wonderful!!!! Great singing... love it.

@matthewgough8028

11y

Yea they are AWESOME!!!!!!!!

@Diariodoexpobre

41w

Meu pai ouvia essas músicas em um toca fitas. Eu amei assim que escultei. Hoje 06/agosto/2024, do nada me veio a mente estas músicas. E voltei pra ouvir

@felixmwewa7959

I love this song because it reminds me that God is the only truth .Melody introduced me to this song ,till we meet again

@2warm

13y↑1

my new anthem!!

@Clou441

9y↑7

nothing but the truth....so true...!!

@stu1944

37w↑1

God will provide Amen 🙏

@joeyfreas8819

love this serene music I pray for continued sucess with this great groupe

@mr_bern_777

2022 i still hear all this song 😁

@sixpence1000

13y

all of there songs is a bomb!!!!! i wish i could says wish one is my favourite

@staceylajeunesse7203

Loving Truth that Sets us Free!

@sorrydickhead

11y↑2

Makes me feel great inside!

@meruiz1174

9y↑1

Right 💖

@theodoredavis8933

13y

Excellent stuff from the guys again!!!!!!!!!!!

@jessolli8465

8y↑1

I love this CD, it was my first Acappella album _

@ZaydrieMom-tc9eo

36w

I haven't heard these songs in over 13 years

@brownskin_nadif4005

7y↑1

Grew up on this song.... luv it so much ^_^

@glenroberts5985

i love the song

@Neemias1981

5y↑2

mesmo sem poder entender a letra, amo a armonia desses caras que sou fã numero 1 com muito orgulho

@adamfrancis9815

Wat an amazing delivery!

@Neemias1981

5y↑4

amooooooooo muitooooooooooooo

@MrCalado1990

9y↑3

Show de bola. Os caras cantam muito!!!

@katb2101

Haven't heard this song in a long time!!

@tristanamanii2444

5y↑2

this shit still slaps in 2020

@tanyaharrison4141

10y↑1

Accapella is my world. Continue singing for the lord

@beejones0509

9y↑1

Hebrews 6:17-20 kjv Wherein God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath; that by two immutable things, in which IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE FOR GOD TO LIE, we might have a strong consolation who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the HOPE set before us: which HOPE we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast and which entereth into that within the vail. Whither the forerunner is for US entered, even JESUS MADE THE HIGH PRIEST FOREVER after the order of Melchisedec. Amen! (that's what comes to mind when I'm listening to this song)

@chrisyuris0326

13y↑1

my new ringtone!

@xXAnni3LuvsYhuXx

Amen ❤

@jeffsackisony4200

34w

God Bless

@kellysamakabadi7311

oh man! what a masterpiece. Thank you Lord :)

@valerieesther5549

10y

Lindo!! Blessed blessed!!

@jasonpdsi

9y↑9

Wow. I just realized I haven't heard this song in 20 years.

@meruiz1174

9y↑1

I felt the same same.. 🤗

@GeoTNo1

5y↑3

@cupcakesarethebest

15y

this is a greattt songgg!!!

@bernicecherfrere7736

Glory to God! This music is awesome!

@EmersonBadu-li2ul

Perfeito harmony

@rachelisaac5

10y

Loveeeeeeeee!!!!!

@peppysusan565

I LOVE this song !!!

@cirenleone

Here in 2020 🥳 100% sure I nail every harmony at the same time STILL 🤣😂

@SihleNkanyisoSibanyoni-t6c

36w

0:27 ❤❤❤❤❤❤

@drac0o

13y↑1

im not religious but this is a very catchy song, and they have an amazing sound

@ButOneThingIsNeedful

13y

Me too!

@melizeboo804

8y↑1

only trueeee love god

@brightchikewendi6624

10y↑1

Who will continue where this guys stop cus i feel so happy anytime i listen to dia songs

@nkosinathimahote3540

10y↑10

Writing my politics essay listening to Only truth (on repeat)

@joyitadarling5815

8y↑1

nkosinathi mahote ain't that the truth

@danioficialcrvg

10y↑9

em um relacionamento sério com o replay

@Neemias1981

eu tbm

@sammotage

15y

sweeeettt....

@tommyboisamoa10

11y

All these comments have one thing in common, remind everybody about them times back in the days. For me it reminds me of church practice, and I'm sure every samoan can agree lol

@ackeemmoodie39

10y↑4

only truth.... the "loving truth..

@B1212

15w

Sai daqui é como?😮😊🎉😂❤

@tashoytaylor2542

11y

this is amazin and true

@kayflores4172

10y

guste!

@edwardgoniee7431

12y

Awesome!! i love this acappella group! :) where are they now?

@wilkisterludenyi7365

11y

it was the truth!!!!

@nicolamarozva6389

9y↑1

only the truth.....!!!!!!!!!

@regardless3292

5y↑3

What are those beginning lines, All you ever said before no matter......

@jamessinfo1143

5y↑2

@willercunha8912

The Bulário good much

@joeyfreas8819

I wish I had this cd but im not online and no stores around me sell cds

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