"Without Him" - Jack Holcomb , Gospel Tenor

Jack Holcomb, Gospel Tenor 1921-1968

Remember by
evangelist Harold Clayton of Houston

I'll never forget Brother Jack Holcomb, who lived in Waco, Texas. He is in Heaven now, but he was a great tenor. I don't think he ever wrote a song, but he could pick up any songbook and start singing. He had a tear in his voice, but you could understand every word he sang. He would sing awhile, preach awhile, then go back to singing.

One time while at my church he told about his little girl. One night after supper, but still sitting at the kitchen table, his little girl somehow fell out of her high chair, hit her head on the floor, and died.

Before the funeral service, a tornado went through downtown Waco, killing many people and destroying many buildings, including the funeral home.

Brother Holcomb said, "When the storm passed by, I went down to the funeral home. In the midst of all that wreckage and debris, I couldn't find my little girl's body. I bowed my head and prayed, 'O Lord God, please, I know my little girl is safe in the arms of Jesus, but I sure would like to bury her body. Would You help me find her?'

"While I was praying, the Lord impressed me to get in the car, drive to the cemetery out on Interstate 35. When I got there, hundreds of others were there. Caskets of people killed in the tornado were lined up. I walked down that long row of caskets and found my little girl."

As soon as he ended this story, he broke out singing: Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there. If you trust and never doubt, He will surely bring you out; Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there.

As soon as he finished that song, he started singing: Singing I go along life's road; Praising the Lord! Praising the Lord! Singing I go along life's road, For Jesus has lifted my load.

With all Brother Holcomb had been through, he trusted the Lord and kept on singing.

Sometimes we think we have it bad. But look around. You will see folks who have it a lot worse.
For More INFO
http://www.jackholcomb.org/

Category:

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• Jack
• Holcomb
• Gospel
• Tenor
• Christian
• Traditional
• Baptist
• Methodist
• Nazarene

[neices14]

Thank you so much for sharing Mr. Holcombe's music, my soul was feeling so sad. I feel so much better now. My heart ache is gone. Thank you so very much. His music is so anointed.

[JimQualls]

@neices14 Blessings, thanks, appreciate your kind comments.

[chrishayrider68]

Came back for another listen... Jack just hits the soul... His albums should be everywhere on CD etc,,,It is a crime they are not... Talent like this can never be forgotten.. ******

[JimQualls]

@chrishayrider68 Thanks, a couple new ones are on my wife's channel, (DonnaQualls). Mom and Dad had records of Jack I listened to when I was a kid.and fortunatley they were kept through the years. I am going to get some more of them uploaded. Thanks again, blessings

[Edsonbud1]

Thank you for putting on his songs. I have wanted to hear him for years and didn't know where to go online and I am so thankful to finally hear him. Thanks again.

[JimQualls]

@Edsonbud1 Thanks, just not many people around like Jack Holcomb anymore!

[carpentersdaughter2]

Another great one to hear. Thank you Jim.

[aflame4God]

What an awesome song! What an awesome voice! These days so much of gospel music is entertaiment and show. Its clear that Jack sang it for the glory of God."He being dead yet speaketh" or in Jacks case yet singeth.:)

[starsoundman]

Very nice thanks for sharing :)

[kotilo375]

Thank you for sharing dear Chris. I like this. Have a beautiful easter.

[elvidinck]

Happy Easter Chris! And thanks for sharing this gospel song!

[socrates640]

Hi, This is absolutely magnificent, a truly wonderful video. Thank you so much for posting & chrishayrider68 for sharing.

[jolien58]

Wonderful.

Thank you Chris.