George Beverly Shea - Then Jesus Came (1992)

George Beverly Shea sings the beloved hymn "Then Jesus Came" at the Billy Graham crusade in Philadelphia, June, 1992. Mr. Shea was 83 years old here.

The DVD also features an interview with Dr. Raymond Damadian, inventor of the MRI. You can buy it here:
http://www.billygraham.org/Grason_Product.asp?PFID=521

words: O. Smith
music: H. Rodeheaver
(c)1940 The Rodeheaver Company / Word, Inc.

1. One sat alone beside the highway begging,
His eyes were blind, the light he could not see;
He clutched his rags and shivered in the shadows,
Then Jesus came and bade his darkness flee.

When Jesus comes the tempter's pow'r is broken;
When Jesus comes the tears are wiped away.
He takes the gloom and fills the life with glory,
For all is changed when Jesus comes to stay.

2. From home and friends the evil spirits drove him,
Among the tombs he dwelt in misery;
He cut himself as demon pow'rs possessed him,
Then Jesus came and set the captive free.

3. "Unclean! unclean!" the leper cried in torment,
The deaf, the dumb, in helplessness stood near;
The fever raged, disease had gripped its victim,
Then Jesus came and cast out ev'ry fear.

4. Their hearts were sad as in the tomb they laid him,
For death had come and taken him away;
Their night was dark and bitter tears were falling,
Then Jesus came and night was turned to day.

5. So men today have found the Saviour able,
They could not conquer passion, lust and sin;
Their broken hearts had left them sad and lonely,
Then Jesus came and dwelt, Himself, within.

(c) 2007 BGEA

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[ImDunlop]

great voice

[cover887]

@Bodyglove135 He didn't say he was an American He said..."America's beloved gospel singer...."

[GospelAccording2ME]

Oh yes!  A voice untouched by time.

[lineygoblue]

I love these old traditional songs.  There's nothing like them. Thanks for posting this.

[mikeygoodboi]

83 years old and that was almost 20 years ago! God has blessed this man. And us through him!

[pgaede]

listening to the Billy Graham crusades..lying on the floor...in my family home. these were very special times for me 50 years ago and I knew even then, they were important and calming to see these men of God worship and preach ..PTL

[OPMartin]

@TOMAN4EVER - I pray Jesus blesses you with grace, endurance, and, in His time, deliverance.

[Bodyglove135]

FYI he is a Canadian not American thanks for screwing up announcer:)

[tvvoice]

George Beverly Shea was signed to RCA Records by the very same man who signed Elvis to that label!

[tvvoice]

HAPPY 102nd Birthday, today, February 1, 2011!!!