A native of Danville, Kentucky[1], Harris started playing the piano by age 9. His first formal vocal training came when he attended college at Western Kentucky University, from which he graduated in 1969. He later became a part of the popular Gospel touring group "The Spurlows." He gained fame with both his solo work, and his work as part of the Gaither Vocal Band, headed by Gospel musician and recording executive Bill Gaither.
His many live and televised appearances include Live with Regis and Kathie Lee, The 700 Club, several Billy Graham crusades, the Trinity Broadcasting Network, numerous Gaither Homecoming shows, and his own Christmas special. In his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, Harris has made many appearances on the WHAS Crusade for Children, a long-running local telethon benefitting children's charities.
Of his many chart-topping songs, perhaps his best-known are his duets with Sandi Patty called, "More than Wonderful" and "I've Just Seen Jesus." His song, "Mighty Spirit" was featured in a 1993 television campaign for the Points of Light Foundation, headed by President George H. W. Bush; he performed the song for Bush and his wife Barbara at the White House.
Harris has received an honorary doctorate of music from Campbellsville University in central Kentucky. He was inducted into the Western Kentucky University Hall of Distinguished Alumni in 1993.
Harris, his wife Cynthia, and children Lonnie and Teresa have lived in Louisville for more than three decades. Despite his schedule, Harris serves as a deacon in his home church, and previously served as its treasurer. Harris is well-known within the Gospel music industry for his reluctance to schedule performances that take him away from his family for any length of time.
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Look At His Glorious Cross
Larnelle Harris Lyrics
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Here is the gateway to Heaven
Opened at last for the lost
See such a price for the sins of mankind
And His love is paying the cost
Towering over history
Look at His Glorious Cross
And each left with their own fears
The truth could not be seen through hate
Or through the disciple's tears
For who could know redemption's plan
Had just been realized?
And soon He would be risen
And men would turn their eyes
To Look at His Glorious Cross
Oh, Look at His Glorious Cross
Here is the gateway to Heaven
Opened at last for the lost
See such a price for the sins of mankind
And His love is paying the cost
Towering over history
Look at His Glorious Cross
I'd rather have Jesus than silver or gold
I'd rather be His than have riches untold
I'd rather have my Jesus
Than anything this world affords today
Jesus the price for the sins of mankind
And His love is paying the cost
Towering over history
Look at His Glorious cross
In Larnelle Harris's song "Look at His Glorious Cross", the lyrics are full of intense emotions associated with the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The cross, a significant symbol in the Christian religion, represents the gateway to heaven for the lost, and it is a result of the love of Jesus Christ that paid the cost for the sins of mankind. The chorus calls listeners to look at the glorious cross, which towers over history as a reminder of Christ's sacrifice.
The first verse sets the stage for the song, highlighting the importance of the cross in human history. The use of the word "gateway" in this verse lets listeners know that this cross is not just a symbol, but it opens the door to salvation. The second verse describes the confusion and fear felt by the crowds during the crucifixion, and the disciples who could not see the truth through their tears. The lines "who could know redemption’s plan had just been realized?" indicates that even Jesus' closest followers had not comprehended the magnitude of what had just occurred. This verse ends by describing the joy and the hope that would come once Jesus was risen.
The song's final verse declares the singer's devotion to Jesus, as they affirm their preference for Jesus over material possessions. The repetition of the chorus serves to reinforce the importance of the cross as a symbol of hope, love, and eventual triumph over sin and death.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at His Glorious Cross
Let us contemplate and be in awe of the magnificent and splendid Cross of Jesus.
Here is the gateway to Heaven
The Cross serves as the entrance or access point to the kingdom of Heaven.
Opened at last for the lost
The Cross has finally given hope and salvation to those who feel helpless, abandoned, and lost.
See such a price for the sins of mankind
Behold the enormous and immeasurable cost that Jesus paid through His death on the Cross to save humanity from their sins.
And His love is paying the cost
Through Jesus's love, He chose to endure the suffering and death on the Cross so that we can have salvation and eternal life.
Towering over history
The Cross represents an incomparable and significant event that surpasses all other events in human history.
When the storms had swept the crowds away
During the tumultuous and chaotic times, people were devastated, confused, and left with their own fears.
And each left with their own fears
At that moment, individuals were consumed with their apprehensions, worries, and uncertainties about the future.
The truth could not be seen through hate
Because of the overwhelming hatred and prejudice, the truth that Jesus represented could not be comprehended or recognized.
Or through the disciple's tears
The disciples, too, were emotional and sorrowful, making it difficult for them to perceive the significance of Jesus's death on the Cross.
For who could know redemption's plan
It was challenging to fathom or understand the plan of redemption that Jesus had in store for humanity.
Had just been realized?
Did people fully comprehend and witness that the plan of redemption had been fulfilled?
And soon He would be risen
Not only did Jesus die on the Cross, but He would soon rise from the dead, signifying His victory over death and sin.
And men would turn their eyes
People would inevitably stare and gaze upon the Cross and the significance it held for humanity.
I'd rather have Jesus than silver or gold
The most valuable thing to the singer is their love and devotion to Jesus, which holds a higher worth than material possessions like silver or gold.
I'd rather be His than have riches untold
The singer would rather belong to Jesus and live a life free from sin and worldly pleasures than experience wealth and luxury beyond measure.
I'd rather have my Jesus
The singer's ultimate desire and source of joy is Jesus, and nothing in this world can compare or replace that.
Than anything this world affords today
Compared to all the pleasures, treasures, and accomplishments that this world can offer, the singer would still choose to have Jesus above all else.
Jesus the price for the sins of mankind
Jesus paid the ultimate price on the Cross to redeem humanity from their sins.
And His love is paying the cost
It is through His immense and boundless love that Jesus chose to reconcile and save humanity from their sins on the Cross.
Towering over history
The Cross's impact and importance transcend time and will always hold a critical position in human history.
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