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)
He's My King
Legacy Five Lyrics
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Making my pathway shine, Mighty is He;
Jesus the One I love, gladly I sing;
Praises to Him above, He is my King.
He's my King and reigns forevermore;
He's my King to worship and adore,
O I dearly love Him, there is none above Him,
He's my King, let all the world proclaim;
He's my King of royal Holy fame;
When I get to glory, I will sing the story;
Of His love for me.
I have a Savior dear, talking with me,
He is so very near, seems I can see;
Over life's rugged way to Him I cling,
He is my guide and stay, Jesus my King.
He's my King and reigns forevermore;
He's my King to worship and adore,
O I dearly love Him, there is none above Him,
Wonderful is He, this mighty King of glory;
He's my King, let all the world proclaim;
He's my King of royal Holy fame;
When I get to glory, I will sing the story;
Of His love for me.
He's my King and reigns forevermore;
He's my King to worship and adore,
O I dearly love Him, there is none above Him,
Wonderful is He, this mighty King of glory;
He's my King, let all proclaim;
He's my King of royal Holy fame;
When I get to glory, I will sing the story;
Of His love for me.
When I get to glory,
Get to glory,
I will sing the story;
Sing the story;
Of His love for me!
Legacy Five's song "He's My King" is a beautiful worship song that speaks of the singers' deep love and admiration for Jesus Christ, their King. The song emphasizes the closeness and intimacy of the relationship the singer has with Jesus. The lyrics describe Him as a "friend divine" who walks with them, making their pathway shine. They also refer to Him as a "Savior dear" who is always near and whom they cling to over life's rugged way. The singer expresses their love for Jesus and their desire to continually worship and adore Him, for He truly reigns forevermore.
The chorus of the song emphasizes Jesus' royal and holy fame, declaring Him as the only one deserving of such praise and worship. The singer proclaims that they will sing of His love for them when they reach glory, echoing their desire to continue to worship and glorify Him throughout eternity.
Overall, "He's My King" is a beautiful expression of love and devotion to Jesus Christ, who is seen as the ultimate King and Savior. The lyrics encourage us to walk closely with Him, to cling to Him on our life's journey, and to continually give Him the praise He is due.
Line by Line Meaning
I have a friend divine, walking with me;
I have a divine friend who walks beside me, illuminating my path. This friend is mighty and powerful, and His name is Jesus.
Making my pathway shine, Mighty is He;
Jesus makes my path in life shine with His infinite power and wisdom.
Jesus the One I love, gladly I sing;
I love Jesus with all my heart, and I sing His praises joyfully and willingly.
Praises to Him above, He is my King.
I give my highest praises to Jesus, who reigns above all else as my King.
He's my King and reigns forevermore;
Jesus is my eternal King who reigns over all things, now and forever.
He's my King to worship and adore,
I worship and adore Jesus as my King, with all my heart and soul.
O I dearly love Him, there is none above Him,
I love Jesus dearly and there is no one else who can compare to Him in power, goodness, and love.
Wonderful is He, this mighty King of glory;
Jesus is truly wonderful in every way, as the mighty King of all that is glorious.
He's my King, let all the world proclaim;
Jesus is my King, and I encourage everyone in the world to proclaim His greatness and glory.
He's my King of royal Holy fame;
Jesus is my King of royal and holy fame, recognized and worshipped by all those who know Him.
When I get to glory, I will sing the story;
When I reach heaven, I will sing the story of Jesus and His love for me.
Of His love for me.
I will sing about Jesus' love for me, which saved me from my sins and brought me into eternal life.
I have a Savior dear, talking with me,
Jesus is not only my divine friend, but also my Savior who speaks to me directly and guides me through life.
He is so very near, seems I can see;
Jesus is so close to me that it feels like I can see Him with my own eyes, and I feel His presence constantly in my life.
Over life's rugged way to Him I cling,
Through all the hardships and challenges of life, I hold onto Jesus and trust Him to guide me through it all.
He is my guide and stay, Jesus my King.
Jesus is my unwavering guide and support, and I acknowledge Him as my King over all things in my life.
Contributed by Alyssa P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.