William J. Gaither (born March 28, 1936) is an American singer and songwrit… Read Full Bio ↴William J. Gaither (born March 28, 1936) is an American singer and songwriter of southern gospel and Contemporary Christian music. He has written numerous popular Christian songs with his wife, Gloria. Besides performing solo and with his wife, Gaither has appeared as part of the Bill Gaither Trio, the Gaither Vocal Band, and as a part of his "Homecoming" groups.

Gloria Gaither (b. March 4, 1942) is a songwriter for gospel music, along with her husband, Bill Gaither. She also sang in the Bill Gaither Trio, one of the most influential groups in recent Christian music.

Testify
Bill & Gloria Gaither Lyrics

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In the morning when I wake I'm so thankful for another day
And I wanna testify.
Got a job a roof overhead don't live fancy but my family's fed
I wanna testify.
Got my strength and I got my health you can't buy that with fame or wealth And
I just wanna testify.
I get overwhelmed with thankfulness for things I have received.
More than fame or wealth I feel the spirit inside movin' me

Looked around and can't ignore, there's so many things to be thankful for.
And I just wanna testify
I got a joy that comes from within, deep in my soul I feel so content
And I just wanna testify
I searched high and I searched low, to find the answers only Heaven holds
And I just wanna testify
Too much joy, can't keep it to myself, I feel the need to tell somebody else
And I just wanna testify
Gifts of love that we all need, are provided if we only plant the seeds
And I wanna plant the seeds and testify.
I just wanna testify.
Feelin' light enough to fly.
Lift your voice up to the sky.
Come on join in and don't be shy.
Get on your feet and testify.
Feelin' light enough to fly.

Lift your voice up to the sky.
Come on join in and don't be shy.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Testify" by Bill & Gloria Gaither start with the singer expressing their gratitude for being alive and having another day to live. They then proceed to testify about the things they are thankful for: having a job, a roof over their head, and being able to provide for their family. The singer also acknowledges the importance of good health and the feeling of joy and contentment that comes from within. They mention searching for answers and finding them in Heaven, and feeling the need to share their joy and love with others.

The chorus encourages listeners to lift their voices and join in testifying, feeling light enough to fly. The overall message of the song is about gratitude and the importance of recognizing and appreciating the blessings in life, and sharing that positivity with others.

Line by Line Meaning

In the morning when I wake I'm so thankful for another day
Expressing gratitude for starting a new day

And I wanna testify.
A desire to share a personal experience of faith.

Got a job a roof overhead don't live fancy but my family's fed
Grateful for having a job, a home and the ability to provide for family.

I wanna testify.
A desire to share a personal experience of faith.

Got my strength and I got my health you can't buy that with fame or wealth And I just wanna testify.
Expressing gratitude for good health and energy.

I get overwhelmed with thankfulness for things I have received.
Overcome with gratitude for blessings received.

More than fame or wealth I feel the spirit inside movin' me
The feeling of spiritual fulfillment is greater than material possessions.

Looked around and can't ignore, there's so many things to be thankful for.
Awareness of many blessings in life.

And I just wanna testify
A desire to share a personal experience of faith.

I got a joy that comes from within, deep in my soul I feel so content
Feeling happy and fulfilled at a deep level.

And I just wanna testify
A desire to share a personal experience of faith.

I searched high and I searched low, to find the answers only Heaven holds
A journey to seek answers from a higher power.

And I just wanna testify
A desire to share a personal experience of faith.

Too much joy, can't keep it to myself, I feel the need to tell somebody else
Feeling happiness that is meant to be shared.

And I just wanna testify
A desire to share a personal experience of faith.

Gifts of love that we all need, are provided if we only plant the seeds
Blessings of love are available if one works towards cultivating them.

And I wanna plant the seeds and testify.
Desire to work towards spreading love and faith.

I just wanna testify.
A desire to share a personal experience of faith.

Feelin' light enough to fly.
Feeling unburdened.

Lift your voice up to the sky.
Expression of faith.

Come on join in and don't be shy.
Encouragement to express personal faith.

Get on your feet and testify.
Encouragement to share a personal experience of faith.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Gary Dennis Hines, James Samuel Harris, Terry Steven Lewis

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Mary Christy M

4y↑9

Somebody oughta testifty
Oh oh oh somebody oughta testify
For God I'll live, for God I'll die
Somebody oughta testify
Somebody oughta testifty
Oh oh oh somebody oughta testify
For God I'll live, for God I'll die
Somebody oughta testify
There's been times in my life when I was down and in despair
I fell down on my knees and I called on God in prayer
Thanked Him for His blessings and named them one by one
But most of all I thank you Lord for all you've done
Somebody oughta testifty
Oh oh oh somebody oughta testify
I said for God I'll live, for God I'll die
Somebody oughta testify
The Hebrew boys can testify
How God took out the heat in the fire
Come here Daniel, what do you have to say?
The lions were made pillows for my head to lay
Somebody oughta testifty
Oh oh oh somebody oughta testify
For God I'll live, for God I'll die
Oh somebody oughta testify
Tell of His goodness
Come on testify
If God's been good to you
You oughta testify
Can I get a witness?
Get up
Somebody shout glory
Get up
Somebody oughta testifty
Oh oh oh somebody oughta testify
Well for God I'll live, for God I'll die
Somebody oughta testify
Somebody oughta testifty
Oh oh oh somebody oughta testify
I said for God I'll live, for God I'll die
For God I'll live, for God I'll die
For God I'll live, for God I'll die
Somebody oughta testify
Somebody needs to, somebody needs to
Testify

jennifur sun

6y↑2

here area the ones from google:

Somebody ought to testify
Oh . somebody ought to testify
or God I'll live for God I'll die
Somebody ought to testify.
Repeat)

There's been times in my life
When I was down and in despaire
I fell down on my knees and I called on God in prayer
I thanked Him for His blessings
I named them one by one
But most of all I thank You Lord for all You've done

(repeat chorus)

Those Hebrew boys can testify how God took out the heat
In the fiery fire
Well come here Daniel, what do you have to say
The lions were made pillows for my head to lay.

(repeat chorus)

All comments from YouTube:

Mary Christy M

4y↑9

Theresa Rose Mitchem

3y↑1

Amen! So love this song, God bless you all and your families ✝️

Cinder ella

11y↑5

I'm so happy to find this song again, I listen to it all the time, I had it bookmarked and they took it down.... But here it is again, Thank you to who ever posted it here.... I love listening to the Talley Trio... and so many more groups ...

ginny white

love the one at Red Rock but it is gone

michael pyett

6y↑15

Lauren is in overdrive on this one, Praise God!

John Smith

31w

It's by far my favorite song she sings, makes me feel a bit religious!

Lina Jürgensen

3y↑3

Lauren is one of the best singers I’ve ever heard.

Susie Cunningham

Yes Indeed Amen ☝️🙏❤🙏🙌Praise God Thank You for the many Blessings that You bestow on us on a daily bases 🙏❤🙏🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌☝️

Rose Sanderson

5y↑4

I love this group

Gary Sipes

6y↑2

Amen so beautiful so wonderful I just LOVE THE TALLEYS

Grace Puckett

4y↑1

i love the TALLEY TRIO because they sing GOSPEL MUSIC i love gospel music

Yemanya22

5y↑5

That gal can SING!

Marvin Holden

6y↑1

Great group and song.

David karuru

38w↑1

This group is convincing you to testify 😁😁😉😉

Tom Vono

8y↑6

One of my Favourites!

alan smlth

GLORY TO KING JESUS, MY FRIEND, SAVIOUR, & LORD FOREVERMORE! TESTIFY FOREVERMORE.....WE OVERCOME BY THE BLOOD OF THE LAMB & BY THE WORD OF OUR TESTIMONY, PRAISE BE TO THE LION OF JUDAH! CAN I GET A WITNESS!?

ChristisCountingOnMe

11y↑1

I love you, Jesus!!! :)

Adrian bobongie

6y↑4

the good lord has blessed mum,dad andaughter,god bless

ginny white

3y↑4

would have soo loved to have seen them in person

Sherry Stallings

4y↑1

Great
Music

M R

this is awesome. praise God JAH and his SON CHRIST JESUS

ginny white

4y↑1

love watching the drummer for these videos He is having such a ball back there

car marmat

7y↑3

this singer is fantastic, may i have lyrics, please?

jennifur sun

6y↑2

David karuru

39w

Amen 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏

Tammie Burley

7y↑2

God has been good too me.

Desiree Flores

25w

AMEN 🫂🥰🥰🥰🙏🙏🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Ed Gloss

Lauren has a fantastic voice. I'm an atheist and don't care for religious music (with one exception of a Jewish folk singer to whom I grew up listening), particularly about a religion that wasn't one of which I was once a member. Every so often I ignore the lyrics (especially from this song) to hear her sing. It's a shame it's wasted on these songs. There aren't many who have her type of voice and it's almost always wasted on gospel and other religious music.

David

8y↑4

+Ed Gloss I believe God gave them their voices to praise the Lord and sing His praise. :)

Sharon Walters

Ed Gloss so sad...we all need a savior..whose will yours be?

Nicholas Graham

7y↑2

Not wasted... used for the glory of God

Bobby Gabbard

Ed Gloss

My friend I'm not telling you what to do and I'm not judgimg you. But I plea with you to open your heart soul ears and listen to the words of this song and so many more just like it. You will feel amazing afterwards.

Timothy Williams

Well first of all they remade this song the original singer of this song was Dottie Peoples a black woman.

K&L Trainz

10y↑2

So why are they performing as a trio when Kirt Talley is sitting behind them?

Bayleigh Lindamood

8y↑2

I do believe that Kirk is not in the group anymore in that time

Andrew Stephens

8y↑2

+stevelerro Roger, Debra, & Lauren started singing as the Talley Trio 2 years after Roger & Debra quit singing with Kirk. Aside from the reunion video they did. Roger, Debra, Kirk, and Lauren never traveled together as a quartet.

Bayleigh Lindamood

8y↑1

+Andrew Stephens thanks for clearing that up

monica stence

11y

god is good he is the best,i love god

Marvin Holden

Super Great.

Jessie Sherouse

That was good

mary lytle

7y↑1

love ya all god bless or as we say at graceplace peace be with you

ginny white

am curious if all those extra musicians were Christians or just recruited because of their ability

mary lytle

7y↑1

singing with you all

Kody Brown

who else got here through rage against the machine?

Thoney Omoboye

44w

Music From The CD Bible Break

M R

I love you all

mary lytle

7y↑4

tapping my foot too

Iesha Flagge

10y↑15

Always capitalized the G on God when talking about the heavenly Father only lower case gs when talking about pagan fake gods. God bless threw the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.

jennifur sun

6y↑3

true and have seen this a lot, even in the bible as well. also when speaking of God and Jesus as a he the H should be capitalized as well

jennifur sun

Cairo I think

Penny Shipman

Amen. I have tried to teach people to do the same thing..

Bayleigh Lindamood

How old is Lauren in this

Andrew Stephens

+Bayleigh Lindamood 17 - close to 18.

Bayleigh Lindamood

+Andrew Stephens thanks

ginny white

@Andrew Stephens looks older then that

Saintally

Great song, but it bothers me. Why do all these people look rich and pampered? I feel like they are wearing their wealth, and trying to show off their best clothes to each other. Is it wrong of me to point this out? I get we all have our issues, but everyone should be open to hearing what other people think. Just something to think about.

Wareagle girl

6y↑2

Saintally I think they just wanna look their best

Lee Morgan

6y↑3

what is wrong with buying a nice dress or suit if you can afford it? its called putting your best foot forward, and I believe if God told most of those folks to take a vow of poverty they would. Also if they all wore jeans and a flannel shirt someone would criticize that. and they earn their$$$ its a lot harder work than most realize to get up there and perform and sound as good as they do, lot of reherseal, set ups traveling from city to city.