When Glen Payne and George Younce of the Cathedrals decided in 1999 to retire, they decided to do one last tour to not only say goodbye to the fans and give them a chance to see them again, but also to give the other three members in the group time to plan what they would do after their retirement. Roger Bennett and Scott Fowler decided to form a group.
Founded in 1999, shortly after the Cathedrals' long career ended, Roger Bennett, who considered Glen Payne his mentor, was interested in continuing to tour with a gospel group, and former Cathedrals baritone Scott Fowler shared that interest. Bennett played piano and occasionally sang, and Fowler changed position from baritone singer back to lead singer (as he had been prior joining the Cathedrals), while newcomers Josh Cobb, Scott Howard and Glenn Dustin filled out the rest of the group, singing tenor, baritone and bass, respectively.
The group immediately became a popular southern gospel act, and they traded heavily on the memories Bennett and Fowler shared of touring with gospel legends Glen Payne and George Younce.
The group was quite traditional in approach and particularly enjoyed performing classic southern gospel songs. To date they have released three "table projects" labeled their Heritage Series that are a collection of gospel standards.
The group has experienced little turnover in membership, except for the tenor position. Fowler, Howard and Dustin are still touring today. Tenor Josh Cobb left in 2000; he was replaced by Tony Jarman, who stayed with the group until 2004. Frank Seamans has been with the group since 2004.
In 2002, Bennett was again diagnosed with leukemia and spent some time off the road while the rest of the group continued touring. He was diagnosed several years ago. He was in remission several times, and in 2005 was diagnosed with lymphoma. He had three bone marrow transplants since he was diagnosed. Roger Bennett continued to record with the group when he could and appeared at some of their concerts when his health allowed.
Tim Parton, a pianist who produced the group's recent albums, officially joined the group in October 2006, originally to substitute for Bennett. Following Bennett's death on March 17, 2007, from complications related to leukemia, Fowler responded affirmatively when Danny Jones, the editor of Singing News, asked if the group would search for another pianist. [1] Eight days later, Parton's "interim" tag was removed, as the group officially named him the regular pianist.
They have performed with the Gaither Homecoming Friends as well as being a regular feature at the National Quartet Convention.
They have been nominated for 40 Singing News Fan Awards. At the 2004 Fan Awards, the group won in the categories of Traditional Quartet, Baritone, Bass and Pianist.
One of their best-known songs, "Heroes of the Faith", was composed by Roger Bennett, in honor of Glen Payne.
The group is currently at work on another album entitled Know So Salvation due out in summer 2007.
Discography
* Strong in the Strength (1999)
* Songs We Used to Sing (2000)
* Heroes of the Faith (2001)
* Heritage Vol. I (2001)
* Heritage Vol. II (2002)
* London (2003)
* Live At The Palace with Greater Vision(2003)
* Heritage Vol. III (2004)
* Monuments (2004)
* A Little Taste of Heaven (2005)
* A Capella (2006)
* Live in Music City (2006)
* Friday Night Favorites (2007)
* Know So Salvation (due out 2007)
Every Morning
Legacy Five Lyrics
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deep in the valley, when you're discouraged, don't give up whatever you do
keep believing, keep on reaching for every promise god has made
he'll see you through the darkest night to the dawning of a brand new day
every morning, his mercies are new
every morning, god is smiling on you
give him glory in every thing you do, this is the day god has made
he'll turn it all around like only he can
if you feel you've run out of grace, he's got more for each day you face
for his mercies are new every morning
in the darkness, there is weeping, but it will only last a night
on the horizon, the dawn is coming, you'll have joy in the morning light
the lord's favor will not waver, he's strong enough to see you through
each time you see that rising sun, there is never ending grace for you
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every morning, every morning
The lyrics to Legacy Five's song "Every Morning" are a message of hope and encouragement. The song speaks to listeners who may be going through a difficult time, struggling with doubts and feeling alone. The song offers a reminder that God's mercy is new every day, and that we should keep believing and reaching for the promises that He has made. The opening lines of the song, "Come on brother, come on sister, you are gonna make it through / Deep in the valley, when you're discouraged, don't give up whatever you do," set the tone for the rest of the song's message.
The lyrics continue to offer hope to those who feel lost or alone, reminding them that God's love and grace are always available. The lines "Be encouraged, he is working his plan / He'll turn it all around like only he can" convey a message of trust and faith, reminding listeners that if they stay strong and keep believing, God will help them through any struggle they face. The song concludes with the lines "For his mercies are new every morning / In the darkness, there is weeping, but it will only last a night / On the horizon, the dawn is coming, you'll have joy in the morning light," serving as a final reminder that God's mercy and love are always present and available to those who seek it.
Line by Line Meaning
come on brother, come on sister, you are gonna make it through
Encouragement to those who are feeling down and lost, telling them to hang on and persevere through their struggles.
deep in the valley, when you're discouraged, don't give up whatever you do
During the toughest times, when it seems like there is no hope, don't lose heart and keep pushing through.
keep believing, keep on reaching for every promise god has made
Hold on to your faith and keep striving towards the promises that God has made for you.
he'll see you through the darkest night to the dawning of a brand new day
Trust in God to guide you through the toughest times and lead you towards a new, brighter day.
every morning, his mercies are new
Every day, God provides his grace and blessings anew, bringing hope and renewal to those who seek him.
every morning, god is smiling on you
God's love and joy is present every day, reminding us of his constant care and support.
give him glory in every thing you do, this is the day god has made
In all that we do, we should honor and praise God, and remember that every day is a gift from him.
be encouraged, he is working his plan
No matter how bleak things may seem, have faith and trust in God's plan, knowing that he is always at work in our lives.
he'll turn it all around like only he can
God has the power to take our struggles and transform them into something beautiful and life-changing.
if you feel you've run out of grace, he's got more for each day you face
Even when we feel like we can't go on, God's grace is infinite, and he provides it to us daily to help us through.
in the darkness, there is weeping, but it will only last a night
Difficult times may cause us to feel pain and sorrow, but we can find solace in knowing that they are only temporary.
on the horizon, the dawn is coming, you'll have joy in the morning light
With every passing challenge, we can look forward to a new day filled with hope, joy, and brighter days ahead.
the lord's favor will not waver, he's strong enough to see you through
God's love and blessings will always be with us, and his strength is sufficient to help us overcome whatever life may throw our way.
each time you see that rising sun, there is never ending grace for you
Let the rising sun serve as a reminder of the unending grace and blessings that God has in store for us each and every day.
every morning, every morning
A powerful repetition of the central thesis of the song, reminding us that God's grace and love is ever-present and renewed every day.
Contributed by Kaylee G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.