Lee Young was dismissed in 1982, and Jon Mohr was hired as the new bass singer. They then recorded the album, Passin' The Faith Along. Later, tenor Steve Green left and Larnelle Harris was hired. This group cut the New Point Of View album before Mohr left.
At this point the "New Gaither Vocal Band' dropped the "new" part of their name. Bill Gaither dropped to the lowest part (although they didn't call it Bass at the time), Gary McSpadden was moved down to baritone and Michael English was hired as lead singer. Although the previous album (New Point Of View) had been more contemporary than its predecessors, the album with this version of the group (One X 1) took it even further. After this album, Larnelle left and was replaced by Lemuel Miller. The group did not record an album with Lemuel before he left. He was replaced by Imperials alumnus, Jim Murray. They cut one album (Wings) before Gary McSpadden left to devote more time to his solo career. Mark Lowry was tapped to replace him. Although Lowry admittedly didn't have the natural ear for the baritone part, or the experience, he added a great voice along with his comedy and soon made their sound more smooth. First planned to perhaps be their final album, their gospel roots project Homecoming, in 1991, caused most Southern Gospel fans to welcome the Vocal Band with open arms. A follow-up recording called Southern Classics cemented their relationship with fans.
Jim Murray left and was replaced by Terry Franklin whose tenor voice was heard on the aforementioned, Southern Classics. Michael English left to pursue a popular solo career. He was replaced by Buddy Mullins. Terry Franklin soon left and was replaced by another Imperials alumnus, Jonathan Pierce. Strengthened by the popularity of the Homecoming video series, the Vocal Band added Guy Penrod at lead and after Pierce's departure, David Phelps was added at tenor. After Lowry’s departure, The Imperials alumnus Russ Taff sang baritone for a couple of years. When Taff returned to solo work, Marshall Hall was his replacement. Wes Hampton succeeded Phelps in 2005.
During the 1990s and into the first few years of the 21st century, the Gaither Vocal Band mastered the art of mixing classic Southern Gospel with Country and Inspirational styles. This gave the group a broad fan base that reached beyond the typical do.
In 2009 Marshall Hall and Guy Penrod left the group. Instead of just replacing them, Bill decided to make the group a five-man band -- bringing back some crowd favorites: Michael English, Mark Lowry, and David Phelps.
Complete List of Group Past Members:
* Bill Gaither, Baritone (1980-84); Bass (1984-present)
* Lee Young, Bass (1980-1982)
* Steve Green, Tenor (1980-1983)
* Gary McSpadden, Lead (1980-1984); Baritone (1984-88)
* Jon Mohr, Bass (1982-1984)
* Larnelle Harris, Tenor (1983-1987)
* Michael English, Lead (1985-1994, 2009-present)
* Lemuel Miller, Tenor (1987)
* Jim Murray, Tenor (1987-1992)
* Mark Lowry, Baritone (1988-2001, 2009-present)
* Terry Franklin, Tenor (1992-1994)
* Buddy Mullins, Lead (1994-1995)
* Jonathan Pierce, Tenor (1994-1997)
* Guy Penrod, Lead (1995-2009)
* David Phelps, Tenor (1997-2005, 2009-present)
* Russ Taff, Baritone (2001-2004)
* Marshall Hall, Baritone (2004-2009)
* Wes Hampton, Tenor (2005-present)
Discography
* The New Gaither Vocal Band (1981) - Benson
* ''Passin' The Faith Along (1983) - Benson
* New Point of View (1984) - Benson
* One X 1 (1986) - Word Nashville
* Wings (1988) - Star Song
* The Best from the Beginning (1989) - Benson
* A Few Good Men (1990) - Star Song
* Homecoming (1991) - Star Song
* Peace of the Rock (1993) - Star Song
* Southern Classics (1993) - Benson
* Testify (1994) King is Coming (1994) - Chapel
* ''Can't Stop Talkin' About Him (1995)
* Southern Classics: Volume II (1996) - Chapel
* Back Home in Indiana (1997) - Spring Hill
* ''Lovin' God & Lovin' Each Other (1997) - Spring Hill
* Still the Greatest Story Ever Told (1998) - Spring Hill
* God is Good (1999) - Spring Hill
* Classic Moments from the Gaither Vocal Band - Volume 1 (1999) - Benson
* Classic Moments from the Gaither Vocal Band - Volume 2 (1999) - Benson
* I Do Believe (2000) - Spring Hill
* Everything Good (2002) - Spring House
* A Cappella (2003) - Gaither Music Group
* Best of the Gaither Vocal Band (2004) - Gaither Music Group
* Give it Away (2006) - Gaither Music Group
*Together Signature Sound and Gaither Vocal Band (2007) - Gaither Music Group
*Lovin' Life (2008) - Gaither Music Group
*Christmas Gaither Vocal Band Style (2008)
*Gaither Vocal Band Reunion - Volumes One & Two (January 2009)
Lamb Of God
Gaither Vocal Band Lyrics
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No sin to hide
But u have sent him
From your side
To walk apon
This guilty side
And to become the lamb of God
They crucified
They laughed and stoned him
As he died
The humbled King
They named a fraud
And sacrificed the lamb of God
Oh lamb
Sweet lamb of God
I love the holy Lamb of God
Oh washed me in his precious blood
My Jesus Christ the Lamb of God
I was so lost
I should have died
But you have brought me to your side
To be led by
Your staff and rod
And to be called
A Lamb of God
Oh Lamb of God
Sweet Lamb of God
I love the holy Lamb of God
Oh washed me in his precious blood
Till I am just a lamb of God
Oh washed me in his precious blood
My Jesus Christ the lamb of God
In the first stanza of Gaither Vocal Band's song Lamb of God, the singer reflects on the sacrifice that God made by sending Jesus, his only son, to be the sacrifice for humanity's sins. The lyrics suggest that Jesus was sinless but still sent to the guilty side of humanity to become the ultimate lamb of God, symbolizing sacrificial redemption. The imagery of Jesus being the lamb of God is a recurring theme in the Bible; thus, the lyricist is referencing the Jewish tradition of sacrificing a lamb as an offering to God to atone for sin. The song uses biblical phrases and vocabulary to evoke the forgiveness and salvation that the lamb represents.
In the second stanza, the lyrics describe the crucifixion of Jesus and how he was mocked as a fraud by those who did not believe in him. However, Jesus humbly bore their insults and ridicule, willingly laying down his life as the ultimate sacrificial lamb. The lamb of God symbolizes Jesus as the one who was sacrificed to take away the sin of the world. The chorus of the song praises Jesus, the Lamb of God, and asks for forgiveness and salvation, saying that he washed away their sins with his precious blood.
Overall, the song "Lamb of God" is a powerful and emotional interpretation of the religious story of Jesus's sacrifice. The lyrics draw on biblical imagery and language to convey the message of God's love for humanity and the sacrifice of his only son for their redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
Your only son
God sent his only son.
No sin to hide
Jesus was sinless.
But u have sent him
God sent Jesus.
From your side
Jesus was sent from God's side.
To walk apon
Jesus came to earth.
This guilty side
The earth is full of sin and brokenness.
And to become the lamb of God
Jesus became the sacrifice for our sin.
Your gift of love
Jesus is God's gift of love to us.
They crucified
Jesus was crucified on the cross.
They laughed and stoned him
The people mocked and hurt Jesus.
As he died
Jesus died for our sins.
The humbled King
Jesus was both the King of Kings and a servant.
They named a fraud
People accused Jesus of being a fraud.
And sacrificed the lamb of God
Jesus was the sacrifice for our sin.
Oh lamb
The song addresses Jesus as a lamb.
Sweet lamb of God
Jesus, the lamb of God, is sweet.
I love the holy Lamb of God
The singer loves Jesus, the holy lamb of God.
Oh washed me in his precious blood
The singer has been washed clean by Jesus' blood.
My Jesus Christ the Lamb of God
The singer acknowledges Jesus as their Christ and the lamb of God.
I was so lost
The singer was lost in sin.
I should have died
Without Jesus, the singer would have faced eternal death.
But you have brought me to your side
God has saved the singer and brought them close.
To be led by
God leads the singer.
Your staff and rod
God guides and protects the singer.
And to be called
The singer is a child of God.
A Lamb of God
The singer is like a lamb of God.
Till I am just a lamb of God
The singer wants to be completely obedient to God.
My Jesus Christ the lamb of God
The song ends with acknowledging Jesus as the lamb of God.
Writer(s): John Michael Talbot
Contributed by Allison G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Anne-po99
Your only Son no sin to hide
But You have sent Him from Your side
To walk upon this guilty sod
And to become the Lamb of God
Your gift of love they crucified
They laughed and scorned Him as he died
The humble King they named a fraud
And sacrificed the Lamb of God
Oh Lamb of God, Sweet lamb of God
I love the Holy Lamb of God
Oh wash me in His precious Blood
My Jesus Christ the Lamb of God
I was so lost I should have died
But You have brought me to Your side
To be led by Your staff and rod
And to be called a lamb of God
Oh Lamb of God, Sweet lamb of God
I love the Holy Lamb of God
Oh wash me in His precious Blood
My Jesus Christ the Lamb of God
Oh wash me in His precious Blood
My Jesus Christ the Lamb of God
@keithm6252
The greatest & most versatile vocalist of all time . Michael English is truly a gifted singer , he sings with so much passion, emotion an conviction . His voice is slightly different now that he's older but still great & the anointing is still the same ❤🙏🏻🙂
@catherinebeasley8631
I tremble at the mercy of God for sacrificing His only begotten son that I might be saved. Michael,s rendition of the beautiful song makes me weep. His emotional voice is amazing.
@ezcleghorn4025
Mike is I truly believe, the greatest singer of all time in any style of music ever!
@catherineclinton911
Absolutely 💯
@keithm6252
💯 correct ❤️🙏🏻
@cicilynthompson8179
Sing Michael give thanks to our Lord Jesus how gave is life for us🙏🏼♥️🙏🏼
@pqm702
At first I didn't recognize him. The voice and the looks were so different. But Michael was and is a talented singer still today
@megtravers327
I love his pure passion for God and his desire for Him alone. Well Done Michael!
@puppiespizzapeperkosh3516
That’s his sound alright! If you knew him in the early 90s :0)
@bankerb1945
First time hearing this beautiful song. He is the precious Lamb of God...Amen