Andrae and his twin sister Sandra were born July 1, 1942 in San Francisco , California. His father pastored Christ Memorial Church of God in Christ and it was there where he was steeped in gospel music, playing piano and singing before he was 10 years old.
His first group was the Church of God in Christ Singers (COGICS) in 1960, which included Billy Preston. The COGICS were the first group to record the song "The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power".
Crouch founded the Disciples in 1968 with Sherman Andrus, Perry Morgan, Reuben Fernandez and Bili Thedford. The group became a frequent attraction at "Monday Night Sing" concerts in southern California put on by promoter Audrey Meier. Meier would introduce Crouch to Tim Spencer of Manna Music Publishing who would be the first to publish one of his songs ("The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power" which was written by Andrae at age 15 but tossed in the trash because he thought it poor and salvaged by Sandra.) In turn, Spencer helped launch their recording career by introducing the group to Light Records founder Ralph Carmichael. Sherman Andrus and Reuben Fernandez were replaced by Andrae's twin sister Sandra in 1970. In 1972 singer Danniebelle Hall, trumpeter, Fletch Wiley and drummer Bill Maxwell joined the Disciples.
At the urging of Carmichael, Crouch began to record his compositions in 1969 with the groups debut Take the Message Everywhere releasing in 1970. In 1972, the Disciples appeared on network television's The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. By 1985 they had also performed at the Hollywood Bowl and Carnegie Hall and toured 68 countries. Crouch's most popular songs from this period include "The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power," "Through It All," "Bless His Holy Name," and "My Tribute". Their contemporary gospel sound reached beyond the traditional African American base and touched a racially and musically diverse audience. The Disciples disbanded in 1981 and Andrae' continued with the Andrae' Crouch singers. Several musical acts and solo performers covered (made recordings of) his more popular works, further expanding Crouch's musical influence.
Soon and Very Soon
Andrae Crouch & the Disciples Lyrics
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Hallelujah, hallelujah, we're going to see the king X3
No more crying there, we are going to see the king
Hallelujah, hallelujah, we're going to see the king X3
Bridge:
Should there be any rivers we must crossShould there be any mountains we must climb
God will supply all the strength that we need
Give us strength till we reach the other side.
verse:
We have come from every nation,
God has already signed our name.
Jesus took his blood and he washed my sins, he washed them all away.
Yet there are those of us who have laid down our lives
but we all shall meet again on the other side.
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The lyrics to Andraé Crouch & The Disciples's song Soon and Very Soon focus on the belief that Christians will eventually be reunited with their lord and savior, Jesus Christ, in heaven. The song begins with the repeated phrase "Soon and very soon we are going to see the king," emphasizing the imminent and joyous arrival of this event. The repetition of "Hallelujah" only adds to the celebratory nature of the song, with the singers expressing a sense of elation and enthusiasm.
The second verse speaks to the theme of salvation through Jesus, with the lines "Jesus took his blood and he washed my sins, he washed them all away." The ultimate goal of every believer is to reach heaven, as described in the final lines of the song, "but we all shall meet again on the other side." The bridge acts as a reassurance for those who may struggle with the difficulties of life on earth, emphasizing that God will give them the strength to overcome any obstacle, whether it be a river or a mountain.
Line by Line Meaning
Soon and very soon we are going to see the king
We will soon see the king, and it is going to happen very soon. Hallelujah to that.
Hallelujah, hallelujah, we're going to see the king X3
Praise the lord, we are going to see the king. This line is repeated three times to emphasize the joyousness of the event.
No more crying there, we are going to see the king
Our long journey would come to an end and we will see the king, and there will be no more sadness or sorrow.
Should there be any rivers we must cross
If there are any challenging situations we must face, such as crossing a river, God will provide us with the strength we need to overcome them.
Should there be any mountains we must climb
If we must climb any figurative 'mountains' or face any significant challenges in life, God will give us the necessary strength to meet them.
God will supply all the strength that we need
God will provide us with all the strength we need to face any obstacle or challenge in life.
Give us strength till we reach the other side.
God should provide us with strength until we reach the end of our life journey, which can be considered crossing to the 'other side'.
We have come from every nation,
Believers have come from different nations to be part of this great reunion.
God has already signed our name.
God has already accepted us and given us a place in his kingdom.
Jesus took his blood and he washed my sins, he washed them all away.
Jesus paid the ultimate sacrifice and has cleansed us of our sins, making us worthy to stand before God.
Yet there are those of us who have laid down our lives
Some people have sacrificed their lives for their faith, but this is not the end, and they will soon reunite with everyone else in the joyous event.
but we all shall meet again on the other side.
Despite any current separation or tribulations, we will all eventually meet again on the other side, united in God's kingdom.
Contributed by Emma J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jamesrobinson9642
This Christian Song: Soon And Very Soon
"Soon & very soon, we are going to see the King!
Soon & very soon, we are going to see the King!
Soon & very soon, we are going to see the King!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! We're going to see the King!
"Soon & very soon, we are going to see the King!
Soon & very soon, we are going to see the King!
Soon & very soon, we are going to see the King!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! We're going to see the King!
"No more crying there! We are going to see the King!
No more crying there! We are going to see the King!
No more crying there! We are going to see the King!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! We're going to see the King!
"Hallelujah! Ooooooojah!
"No more dying there because we are going to see the King!
No more dying there! We are going to see the King!
No more dying there because we are going to see the King!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! We're going to see the King!
"Hallelujah! Ooooooojah!
"Should there be any rivers we must cross?
Should there be any mountains we must climb?
God will supply all of the strength that we need & give us grace till we reach the other side!
"We have come from every nation;
God knows each of us by name!
Jesus took His Blood & washed our sins; & He washed all of them away!
Yes, there are some of us who have laid down our lives;
but we shall all live again on the other side!
"Soon & very soon, we are going to see the King!
Soon & very soon, we are going to see the King!
Soon & very soon, we are going to see the King!
Hallelujah! Hallelujah! We're going to see the King!
"Hallelujah! Ooooooojah! Hallelujah! Ooooooojah! Hallelujah! Ooooooojah!"😁
@malevocalist
Anther great classic from Andrae Crouch who will never be forgotten. We'll be singing this great classic until the day we see the King.
@johnkelley4648
We sung this as youth choir in 1977. I bought the album soon after.
@jaelob
My mom had this record when I was growing up. I remember when I was in 4th grade (1982-83), lying in bed sick with flu a few days, and I really fell in love with this song then, (which I recorded on my little tape recorder) and listened over and over maybe 20 times or more while recuperating. I really loved it and payed very close attention to the piano licks in particular, and the bass and drums were all good, too, and really loved the part when the organ comes in all glorious and how everything kept climaxing.
Little did I know until now how much effect this song (and Andrae Crouch) must have had on my own piano style when I got older. I do believe I can hear that effect when I just recently posted me singing and playing "Bless the Lord Oh My Soul" on piano. Though I'm just one voice and can't sound like Andrae's glorious choir, I really let the piano rip to supply the lack: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sHJ9x3jRsc
@donnagreen4506
My group sang this at a church program when we were in college. One my friends , Eric, saw Andrae Crouch at a NY airport around the time this song first came out, and they sang it together while waiting for the plane. Mr. Andrae even corrected some of lyrics that Eric somehow got wrong. LOL.
@kimsteel366
Listening to this in April 2020. With all the craziness going on in the world, this is the best reminder ever! Our Lord will return! ❤❤☝☝
@docretrofuturo478
as good as it gets
@maraide45
Awesome!!!..I can hardly wait,praise God!
@kryspy5160
flash that buttery gold
@BeniltonMaia
2019....and still beautiful and powerful....!! I love it
@harrydardio8774
You forgot we'll walk the streets of gold we are going to see the king