The Talley Trio’s top priority in concert is to lift up Christ in their music while presenting the gospel to the listener through song and testimony. Their professionalism and pursuit of excellence is only superseded by their ability to connect with an audience through the message of love, grace and forgiveness.
Roger and Debra Talley have enjoyed many years at the forefront of gospel music. They began their individual careers with other groups in the 1970’s, and from 1984 to 1993, The Talleys, consisting of Roger, Debra and Roger’s brother, Kirk, were one of Christian music’s most acclaimed and beloved trios, receiving a 1992 Dove Award and Grammy nomination. During this time, their daughter Lauren grew up traveling with her family beginning at age one. She would sing a song and quote Bible verses during the trio’s concert, to the delight of fans. In 1993, Roger and Debra felt the need to disband the group and spend time at home with ten-year-old Lauren as a normal family. During the three years spent at home, Lauren’s love of singing and desire to share what God placed in her heart grew. Roger, Debra and Lauren began performing together on a limited basis in 1996 as the Talley Trio. While they never intended to form a new group, their success was overwhelming, and the Talley Trio now carries on the family tradition.
They have enjoyed nine number one singles, with six occurring consecutively. The Talleys travel in excess of 100 dates per year, ranging from church settings to the Gaither Homecoming Concert Tour, cruises with Pastor John Hagee and overseas tours to Northern Ireland, Italy, South Africa and Norway. Their songs and recordings have won numerous accolades from the Singing News Fan Awards, the Southern Gospel Music Guild Harmony Honors, the Southern Gospel Music Association, the BMI Awards, and the SGN Music Awards. Their hits, “Testify”, and “The Healer”, were honored in 2002 and 2003 respectively with the BMI Award for radio airplay. Their project, Rise Above, received four SGN Music Awards in 2007, including Album of the Year and Song of the Year for “Mountain Mover”. Their 2005 project, Praise For The Ages, also received the SGN Music Award for Album of the Year. Their number one hit, “His Life For Mine”, received the 2006 Southern Gospel Music Guild Harmony Honor for Song of the Year.
Although the Talleys are involved in many endeavors and continue to keep a busy traveling and recording schedule, they cherish their time spent together. Whether on a concert stage, in a church sanctuary, at a basketball game, or having a quiet dinner at home, their focus remains God and family.
The Promise
Talley Trio Lyrics
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That day at Jairus' home
When the doctor shook his head
and said she's gone
You could feel that mother's heart break
You could hear them cry and mourn
Their little girl was only twelve years old
Outlined against the sun
There came a Man on a mission
From the throne
They said "look somebody's coming"
But what they did not know
It was their Promise coming down
that dusty road
There's a Promise coming down that dusty road
From His holy hand healing virtue flows
He's got the keys to what you need
Death and hell He will defeat
There's a Promise coming down that dusty road
The wonder turned to mocking
When Jesus did speak
'Cause He said your daughter's not dead
She's just asleep
Then He turned to the unbelievers
And He told them all "go home"
They heard Him say
"Leave Me and death alone."
And then He laid His hand upon the child
And He looked death right in the eye
He said, "All power in Heaven
and earth it belongs to me"
And with a voice that sounds like thunder
He hurled death and hell He will defeat
Oh there's a promise coming down your dusty road
There's a Promise coming down that dusty road
From His holy hand healing virtue flows
He's got the keys to what you need
Death and hell He will defeat
There's a Promise coming down that dusty road
The Talley Trio's song "The Promise" tells the story of a miraculous healing performed by Jesus in Jairus' home. At first, the scene is sorrowful, as everyone mourns the death of a twelve-year-old girl. But then, "somewhere in the distance," they see Jesus approaching on a mission from heaven.
As the crowd jeers and doubts Him, Jesus declares that the girl is not dead, just sleeping. He sends the non-believers away and lays His hand on the child. With power that sounds like thunder, He defeats death and hell, fulfilling the promise to heal and save all who believe in Him.
The song reminds us that even in our darkest moments, there is always hope and the promise of a better tomorrow. It also emphasizes Jesus' power and ability to triumph over death, reminding us of His divine nature and the extent of His love for us.
Overall, "The Promise" is a powerful and emotional song that is sure to uplift and inspire all who hear it.
Line by Line Meaning
A hand of fear gripped the crowd
Fear took over the crowd
That day at Jairus' home
When they were at Jairus' home
When the doctor shook his head
The doctor shook his head
and said she's gone
And declared that the girl had passed away
You could feel that mother's heart break
It was evident that the mother's heart was shattered
You could hear them cry and mourn
Their crying and mourning could be heard
Their little girl was only twelve years old
The girl who had passed away was only twelve years old
Somewhere in the distance
In the far away distance
Outlined against the sun
Silhouetted against the sun
There came a Man on a mission
A man arrived on a mission
From the throne
Sent from the throne
They said "look somebody's coming"
The people noticed someone approaching
But what they did not know
However, they were unaware
It was their Promise coming down
It was the Promise coming to them
that dusty road
On the dusty road where they stood
There's a Promise coming down that dusty road
The Promise is coming toward them on the dusty road
From His holy hand healing virtue flows
Healing power flows from His holy hand
He's got the keys to what you need
He has the power to give you what you need
Death and hell He will defeat
He will conquer death and hell
The wonder turned to mocking
The amazement turned to teasing
When Jesus did speak
When Jesus said
'Cause He said your daughter's not dead
Because Jesus said that the girl was not dead
She's just asleep
She was simply sleeping
Then He turned to the unbelievers
Jesus then turned to those who did not believe
And He told them all "go home"
He instructed them to leave
They heard Him say
They listened as He spoke
"Leave Me and death alone."
"Do not interfere with me and death."
And then He laid His hand upon the child
He placed His hand on the child
And He looked death right in the eye
And He directly faced death
He said, "All power in Heaven
He declared, "I have all the power in Heaven
And earth it belongs to me"
And on earth it belongs to me."
And with a voice that sounds like thunder
Speaking in a thunderous voice
He hurled death and hell He will defeat
He defeated death and hell
Oh there's a promise coming down your dusty road
The Promise is coming to you on your dusty road
There's a Promise coming down that dusty road
The Promise is coming toward them on the dusty road
From His holy hand healing virtue flows
Healing power flows from His holy hand
He's got the keys to what you need
He has the power to give you what you need
Death and hell He will defeat
He will conquer death and hell
There's a Promise coming down that dusty road
The Promise is coming toward them on the dusty road
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: BEN PHILLIPS, UNKNOWN WRITER
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Alciona Abbud Araujo
on Truth Is Marching On
Some say His birth was of a virgin, some think His miracles can be explained away
Some say that He was just a good man, even though He died, He wasn't really raised
Skeptics rise and speak their lies
Chorus
Truth is marching on, truth is marching on
Down the corridors of time, Invinvible, Divine
Until all that's false is finally gone
Truth is marching on
Verse 2
There will always be cynics and scoffers
Our faith has always had its noisy enemies
They may rise up but only for a moment
Yet we see evidence through the centuries
It's Jesus Christ, He's the Way, the Life
Chorus
Bridge
Glory, glory, Hallelujah
Glory, glory, Hallelujah
Chorus
Tag
Down the corridors of time, Invincible, Divine
Until all that's false is finally gone
Truth is marching on