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)
Satisfied
Gaither Vocal Band Lyrics
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For a drink from some cool spring
That I hoped would quench the burning
Of the thirst I felt within
O Hallelujah, I have found Him
Whom my soul so long has craved
Jesus satisfies my longing
Feeding on the husks around me
'Til my strength was almost gone
Longed my soul for something better
Only still to hunger on
O Hallelujah, I have found Him
Whom my soul so long has craved
Jesus satisfies my longing
Through His blood, I now am saved
Well of water, ever springing
Bread of life, so rich and free
Untold wealth that never faileth
My redeemer is to me
O Hallelujah, I have found Him
Whom my soul so long has craved
Jesus satisfies my longing
Through His blood, I now am saved
Through His blood, I now am saved
Through His blood, I now am saved
The song Satisfied by the Gaither Vocal Band is about the search for spiritual fulfillment and the discovery of salvation in Jesus Christ. The lyrics describe a long-standing thirst for something better, for a drink from a cool spring that could quench the burning and satisfy the hunger of the soul. The singer admits to feeding on the husks around them, looking for sustenance in the world, but finding only emptiness and an ever-increasing longing for something more. Finally, they discover Jesus Christ, who satisfies their longing and saves their soul through His blood.
The song is an expression of the Christian faith and the belief that true satisfaction can only be found through a relationship with God. It speaks to the universal human experience of searching for meaning and fulfillment in life, and the recognition that material possessions, social status, and worldly pleasures are ultimately empty and unsatisfying. The song celebrates the redeeming power of Jesus Christ, who offers a well of water that never runs dry, a bread of life that is rich and free, and untold wealth that never fails.
Overall, Satisfied is a powerful and uplifting song that offers comfort and hope to those who are searching for spiritual fulfillment. It reminds us that the thirst of the soul can only be quenched by God, and that true satisfaction can only be found in a life fully surrendered to Him.
Line by Line Meaning
All my life long I had panted
For a drink from some cool spring
That I hoped would quench the burning
Of the thirst I felt within
Throughout my entire lifetime, I had longed for a drink from a refreshing water source that I believed would cure the intense thirst I was feeling inside.
O Hallelujah, I have found Him
Whom my soul so long has craved
Jesus satisfies my longing
Through His blood, I now am saved
I rejoice in praise because I have finally discovered Jesus, the one my soul had been desperately craving. He has fulfilled my deepest desires, and through his sacrifice, I am saved.
Feeding on the husks around me
'Til my strength was almost gone
Longed my soul for something better
Only still to hunger on
I had been consuming worthless food that did not provide nourishment until my strength was weakened. My soul had yearned for something much greater, but I continued to starve.
Well of water, ever springing
Bread of life, so rich and free
Untold wealth that never faileth
My redeemer is to me
Jesus is like an eternal spring of satisfying water, as well as the nourishing bread of life. He offers an abundance of endless riches that will never fail, and He is my savior.
Through His blood, I now am saved
Through His blood, I now am saved
Through His blood, I now am saved
I want to reiterate that it is only through the blood of Jesus that I have been saved and can now fully experience the satisfaction that He brings.
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Clara Williams, Ralph Hudson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Doll Sparkle
All my life long I had panted for a drink from some cool spring
That I hoped would quench the burning of the thirst I felt within
Hallelujah! He has found me, the One my soul so long has craved!
Jesus satisfies all my longings, through his blood I now am saved
Feeding on the filth around me, ‘till my strength was almost gone
Longed my soul for something better, only still to hunger on
Hallelujah! He has found me, the One my soul so long has craved!
Jesus satisfies all my longings, through his blood I now am saved
Poor I was and sought for riches, something that would satisfy
But the dust I gathered ‘round me only mocked my soul’s sad cry
Hallelujah! He has found me, the One my soul so long has craved!
Jesus satisfies all my longings, through his blood I now am saved
Well of water ever springing, Bread of Life so rich and free
Untold wealth that never faileth, my Redeemer is to me
Hallelujah! He has found me, the One my soul so long has craved!
Jesus satisfies all my longings, through his blood I now am saved.
I'am_FANCY
1 All my life long I had panted
For a drink from some cool spring,
That I hoped would quench the burning
Of the thirst I felt within.
Oo Hallelujah! I have found Him
Whom my soul so long has craved!
Jesus satisfies my longings;
Through His life I now am saved.
2 Feeding on the husks around me,
Till my strength was almost gone,
Longed my soul for something better,
Only still to hunger on.
3. Well of water, ever springing,
Bread of life, so rich and free,
Untold wealth that never faileth,
My Redeemer is to me.
MUtd ims
All my life I had a longing
For a drink from some clear spring,
That I hoped would quench the burning
Of the thirst I felt within.
Hallelujah! I have found Him
Whom my soul so long has craved!
Jesus satisfies my longings,
Through His blood I now am saved.
Feeding on the husks around me,
Till my strength was almost gone,
Longed my soul for something better,
Only still to hunger on.
Hallelujah! I have found Him
Whom my soul so long has craved!
Jesus satisfies my longings,
Through His blood I now am saved.
Poor I was, and sought for riches,
Something that... would satisfy,
But the dust I gathered round me
Only mocked my soul's sad cry.
Hallelujah! I have found Him
Whom my soul so long has craved!
Jesus satisfies my longings,
Through His blood I now am saved.
Well of water, ever springing,
Bread of life so rich and free,
Untold wealth that never faileth,
My Redeemer... is to me.
Ruth Sharuz
1 All my life long I had panted
For a draught from some cool spring,
That I hoped would quench the burning
Of the thirst I felt within.
Hallelujah! I have found Him
Whom my soul so long has craved!
Jesus satisfies my longings;
Through His life I now am saved.
2 Feeding on the husks around me,
Till my strength was almost gone,
Longed my soul for something better,
Only still to hunger on.
3 Poor I was, and sought for riches,
Something that would satisfy,
But the dust I gathered round me
Only mocked my soul's sad cry.
4 Well of water, ever springing,
Bread of life, so rich and free,
Untold wealth that never faileth,
My Redeemer is to me.
mouneeray
This cast of singers and the period during which they sang this song mark the golden age of the Gaither Vocal Band.
Michael Holman
Once Phelps left the first time, the group was never the same.
Scott Johnson
I agree.
Elizabeth Lenahan
They were the best
C Sterling
Hallelujah I have found King Jesus. I was so thirsty and dry but he quenched my thirsty and dry soul 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Doll Sparkle
All my life long I had panted for a drink from some cool spring
That I hoped would quench the burning of the thirst I felt within
Hallelujah! He has found me, the One my soul so long has craved!
Jesus satisfies all my longings, through his blood I now am saved
Feeding on the filth around me, ‘till my strength was almost gone
Longed my soul for something better, only still to hunger on
Hallelujah! He has found me, the One my soul so long has craved!
Jesus satisfies all my longings, through his blood I now am saved
Poor I was and sought for riches, something that would satisfy
But the dust I gathered ‘round me only mocked my soul’s sad cry
Hallelujah! He has found me, the One my soul so long has craved!
Jesus satisfies all my longings, through his blood I now am saved
Well of water ever springing, Bread of Life so rich and free
Untold wealth that never faileth, my Redeemer is to me
Hallelujah! He has found me, the One my soul so long has craved!
Jesus satisfies all my longings, through his blood I now am saved.
Lambha Roy
Praise God, Praise God, Praise God.
Pauline
Thanks for sharing the lyrics to this wonderful song. Greetings from Germany.
Sheeky59
Hallelujah, I found Jesus who satisfied my heart and soul 🙏🏽what a perfect melody. May we sing this when our Savior comes back to take us with him ♡amen
Rita E H
They do such a beautiful job on this song. I love how Mark looks so happy at certain parts of the song 1:09.