Because Of Whose I Am (Reba Rambo-McGuire cover)

This is a live performance of me singing the gospel classic "Because Of Whose I Am" at the Gospel Temple Church in Carmi, IL somewhere around 1981-1983. I'm accompanied by live music performed by a couple of members of my old southern gospel group, The Monarchs. There's a baby crying near the beginning of the song and it continues for about one minute, until it was ultimately taken out of the sanctuary. This was recorded using an audio cassette recorder by my late brother, Gary Thomas, in the back of the sanctuary. I hope you enjoy.

Lead vocal - Richard Thomas
Harmony vocal - Stephanie Oliver
Piano - John Oliver
Drums - John Steven Oliver
Bass guitar - Kenny Jackson

LYRICS:
I'll never understand why He saw a piece of clay
And said, "I want it, I'll use it"
The greatest mystery is that somehow in spite of me
He said, "I'm gonna love you"
He took me in His arms
Said, "This child belongs to me"
He placed me in His Kingdom
Now I live like royalty
It's not because of what I am
Not because of what I've done
It's because of Whose I am

My Father is Lord of everything
From here beyond forever
He's given me His name said if I'd ask anything
He'd gladly give it

He put a robe upon my back
Placed a ring upon my hand
Said the riches of heaven were all mine
It's not because of what I am
Not because of what I've done
But because He first loved me
His grace has set me free
His blood is flowing through my veins
I'm adopted by The King
It's because of Whose

He put a robe upon my back
Placed a ring upon my hand
Said the riches of heaven were all mine
It's not because of what I am
Not because of what I've done
It's because of Whose

He put a robe upon my back
Placed a ring upon my hand
Said the riches of heaven were all mine
It's not because of what I am
Not because of what I've done
It's because of Whose

He put a robe upon my back
Placed a ring upon my hand
Said the riches of heaven were all mine
It's not because of what I am
Not because of what I've done
It's because of Whose I am

I'll never understand why He saw a piece of clay
And said, "I want it"


Lyrics and Music by Reba Rambo & Dony McGuire

Copyright 1980 Bud-John Songs Inc. / ASCAP and New Spring Publ. Inc./ ASCAP

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[Mrwynnehistory]

Beautiful voice! I really enjoyed this! I love your baritone voice. Hallelujah! Do you have the music for this song. I have always wanted to sing this.

[RichardTsings]

@Mrwynnehistory Thank you for the wonderful compliments! I'm glad you enjoyed it. There is a version available by Daywind that might suit your purpose.

[Danceinparadise]

This has always been one of my favorites and I am so glad you uploaded it! I absolutely LOVE your voice!!!!!! Keep uploading more. :)