1 - The band ma… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three bands using the name "Glad"
1 - The band making the most longstanding use of the name is a contemporary Christian band (and often, a cappella ensemble) formed in 1972 on the campus of West Chester State University of Pennsylvania when singer Ed Nalle auditioned for a new Christian band. Nalle would write and produce much of GLAD's early material in addition to his role as lead vocalist. The other members (from Temple University in Philadelphia) were Bob Kauflin (keyboards, vocals), T. Coble (bass, vocals), John Bolles (guitar, vocals), and Brad Curry (drums). The group's name was chosen from a poll taken at a shopping mall. Playing over 200 dates annually at college campuses, churches and concert halls throughout the United States, GLAD released their first two albums on Myrrh Records in 1978 and 1980.
"The Reason" (on Beyond a Star) was their first a cappella song, which they subsequently re-recorded for their 1988 watershed album, The Acapella Project. That album was released with some trepidation because there was no track record in the genre for the Christian market, but it proved tremendously popular (selling over 400,000 copies), and received a Dove Award nomination and a Billboard Critic's Choice Award. Since that time, GLAD has alternated band and a cappella recordings and increased their admirers, evidenced by new groups that are obviously influenced by the group's elaborate, multilayered sound.
GLAD ventured into the mainstream with their 1995 release, A Cappella Gershwin (featuring some arrangements by the legendary Gene Puerling), which set the a cappella world buzzing and helped introduce their music to a wider audience.
GLAD's current lineup includes Nalle and longtime members Chris Davis (a musician with a strong background in classical and electric guitar, plus session work in the Northwest) and John Gates (an experienced studio percussionist who backed Gladys Knight & the Pips, Frankie and the Knockouts, and others), plus alternating keyboardists Paul Langford and Don Pardoe. Kauflin and Don Hart are the group's primary a cappella arrangers. Recently, the group has released recordings inspired by the writings of John Piper and the worship music of Sovereign Grace Ministries (formerly PDI).
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2 - The second band calling itself Glad is Timothy B. Schmit's band, who made one album in 1968 before he left to join Poco and become a leading figure in the development and evolution of Country Rock.
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3 - Third, Glad is also the name of a little-known UK indie band. Formed in Oxford in 1988, the band that was to become Glad changed their name more often than their underwear. Settling on Smitty’s Chopper for their first gig, the band’s original line-up was Mark Jordan (bass & vocals), Tony Greenham (guitar), Jon Williams (guitar), Will Crerar (drums) and John Tabinor (vocals). Jordan soon took over as main vocalist with Tabinor opting to leave rather than become an embarrassing appendage. The band’s name gradually morphed into Paisley Nightmare and Angus-Boyd Heron was recruited on bass, leaving Jordan free to focus on his frontman persona. After a final, Madchester-inspired name change to Glad and a personnel change in the drumming department, the band split in 1992.
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Blessed Assurance
Glad Lyrics
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Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of salvation, purchase of God
Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood
Washed in His blood, washed in His blood
This is my story, this is my song
Praising my Savior all the day long
Praising my Savior all the day long
This is my story, this is my song
Perfect submission, perfect delight
Visions of rapture now burst on my sight
Angels descending bring from above
Echoes of mercy, whispers of love
This is my story, this is my song
Praising my Savior all the day long
This is my story, this is my song
Praising my Savior all the day long, all the day long
Perfect submission, all is at rest
I in my Savior am happy and blest
Watching and waiting, looking above
Filled with His goodness, filled with His goodness lost in His love
This is my story, this is my song
Praising my Savior all the day long
This is my story, this is my song
Praising my Savior all the day long, all the day long
Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine!
This is my story, this is my song
The hymn, "Blessed Assurance" by Fanny J. Crosby, is a declaration of faith, hope, and love in Jesus Christ. The hymn has a joyful and uplifting tone as it speaks of the blessed assurance of being saved by Jesus, washed in his blood, and becoming an heir of salvation. The hymn reflects on the divine promise of eternal life, and the joy that comes from living a life of faith and submission to God. The chorus repeats the line, "Praising my Savior all the day long," which affirms the believer's continuous praise and gratitude for the gift of salvation.
The second verse speaks of "perfect submission" and "perfect delight." This describes the state of complete surrender to God's will and finding joy in doing so. The verse also speaks of receiving visions of rapture and angels descending, which bring echoes of mercy and whispers of love from above. This imagery creates a sense of divine intervention and assurance that God is present and watching over the believer.
The final verse speaks of being "filled with His goodness" and "lost in His love." It depicts the believer as being happy, blessed, and content in the knowledge of salvation, while always watching and waiting for the second coming of Christ. The hymn concludes with a repetition of its opening line, which affirms the believer's blessed assurance in Jesus.
Line by Line Meaning
Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine!
I am confident and assured that Jesus Christ is mine
Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine!
This feeling of joy and happiness is just a small preview of the divine glory to come.
Heir of salvation, purchase of God
I am an heir to God's salvation, which was purchased for me by the death of Christ.
Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood
I was spiritually reborn through the Holy Spirit and cleansed of my sins through the sacrifice of Jesus' blood.
Washed in His blood, washed in His blood
My sins are removed through the cleansing power of Jesus' blood.
This is my story, this is my song
This is my personal testimony and expression of worship in song.
Praising my Savior all the day long
I worship and praise my Savior all day long.
Perfect submission, perfect delight
I experience perfect surrender and delight in God.
Visions of rapture now burst on my sight
I now see visions of great pleasure and ecstasy.
Angels descending bring from above
Angels bring messages from God above.
Echoes of mercy, whispers of love
I hear and feel the echoes of God's mercy and whispers of His love.
Perfect submission, all is at rest
I give perfect control to God and everything is at peace.
I in my Savior am happy and blest
I find true happiness and joy in my Savior.
Watching and waiting, looking above
I wait and watch for the return of Christ while looking to heaven.
Filled with His goodness, lost in His love
I am filled with the goodness of God and overwhelmed by His love.
This is my story, this is my song
This is my personal testimony and expression of worship in song.
Praising my Savior all the day long, all the day long
I worship and praise my Savior every moment of every day.
Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine!
I am confident and assured that Jesus Christ is mine.
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: C. BARNY ROBERTSON, FANNY J. CROSBY, PHOEBE PALMER KNAPP
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John-Marylou Wells
on There Is Hope
2nd stanza, 2nd line should read " And lives shared for years fall apart"
Dan Roman
on The Reason
Wrong lyrics!