Scriven wrote this song to comfort his own mother who was living in faraway Ireland while he was living in Canada. The words are just as relevant today as in the day that they were written. In our own church, it has been interwoven among those who produce what is called Christian Rock or Contemporary Christian music but the hymn is also popular among the older generation because many know it by heart and don’t necessarily need a hymn book to know the words and follow along. That’s why this song is so popular in many churches today. Scriven in 1855, it focuses on prayer and Kenny Roger’s is a firm believer in prayer, having seen his Christian mother engaged in prayer many times. This song is also one of Kenny Roger’s favorites. That’s perhaps why Kenny Rogers included this song in his album “The Love of God.” What a Friend we have in Jesus One of the romantic songs by the Classic singer, Kenny Rogers.
The husband is grateful for his wife who never left him through the ups and downs of their life. This song is perfect for those married couples who are very much in love with each other. Gabriel and it fits perfectly within this album with the other traditional hymns and is often sung at Christian funerals. anonymous12345click a star to voteFeb 4th 2019 report. This Christian classic hymn was written by Ada R. Kenny Roger’s loves the old hymns that are time-tested and treasured by generations of old and today are still lifting the rafters of many churches. During that time, he’s had more than 100 songs make it to the Billboard Top 40. In the background is a faint church organ that sounds like it’s being played off in the distance yet it’s a surprising yet perfectly effective way to close the album “The Love of God” which was his first inspirational, full-gospel album ever released. Kenny Rogers has been making hits for more than 50 years since his debut album ‘Honeyhill’ was released in 1966.
Here is a song that is still being sung today and by many Christian contemporary bands too and a song that’s delivered in a refreshingly sincere way in which only Kenny Rogers' emotive vocal voice could sing. This amazing hymn was written by an amazing man, John Newton, who was about a vile of a man as there ever was before he was saved and that’s why he wrote about such an amazing grace from God who saved a wretch like him (and like us!). Can you imagine having Kenny Roger’s in your church choir? This song is the bestselling and most sung of all Christian songs when you hear him sing this it's evident he has a strong connection with the popular hymn. This was Kenny Roger’s most requested song when he sang in the church choir as a young person. Music and memories have such a close tie to one another and this could be the reason that every time Kenny Roger’s hears this song, he thinks of his beloved mother. This song might have been the most authentic bluegrass song ever sung by Kenny Rogers because he has fond memories of his mother singing along with this song on the radio as she did her ironing or any other number things around the house and the version Kenny Roger’s mom heard had a strong bluegrass flavor to it so that’s why he included it in this genre. This wasn’t just his mom’s favorite Christian or gospel song but her all-time favorite song among any songs! This makes it quite special to Kenny Rogers and why it’s among his favorites too. Taken from the album Share Your Love and released as a single in 1981, it went on reach Number One on the adult contemporary chart and Number Five on the country chart.This is one of Kenny Roger’s favorites because it was his mom's favorite song. Though not among Rogers’ country chart-toppers, the Steve Dorff and Marty Panzer-penned “Through the Years” was nonetheless a massive song for him with non-country audiences. Their version is built off a soft, programmed drum rhythm and electric piano, with Gary LeVox singing it in his own style rather than trying to imitate Rogers as his bandmates supply some pristine, subtly shifting harmonies in the background. The trio of Gary LeVox, Joe Don Rooney, and Jay DeMarcus originally performed the song as part of the special “CMT Giants Kenny Rogers: A Benefit for MusiCares,” which aired in early April.
Country Music Hall of Fame member Rogers died March 20th of natural causes. Rascal Flatts have recorded a poignant tribute to Kenny Rogers, releasing their cover of the late singer’s “Through the Years” to streaming services on Friday.