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Amazing Grace: 40 Treasured Hymns

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I received Mr. Ford's Amazing Grace: 40 Treasured Hymns and have found the cd's to be best that I have ever heard. As a child. I remember listening to Mr. Ford every evening on the radio. I stongly recommend this purchase to anyone who is seeking to remember your childhood and the fantastic love that is presented by this music. One can almost see heaven while listening to music that tells us the pleasures of a dedicated Christian life.

Hats off to Bill Gaither and Ford Brothers for the beatifully packaged, 2 cd set of Ernie's music. The hymns, spirituals, and gospel song found here represent Ernie at his full capablities. From favorites such as "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Rock of Ages" found on his 1956 smash hit album "Hymns" to contempary Christian forerunners, such as "I Find No Fault in Him" and "Come on Down" from his 1974 album "Make a Joyful Noise", these selections represent the enduring influence that faith had on a man, and the enduring influence of a man's faith had on the world. You won't a better bargain for your buck, or a better collection for your hour of devotion.

Tennessee Ernie Ford was given a gift from God to share his faith and the message of God's grace through song. His renditions of "Have a Little Talk with Jesus" and other old southern gospel hymns bring us back to sitting in church with our parents as a child. They bless and refresh this 31 year old Pentecostal girl and bring to rememberence the former days which continue to bless my soul. Thank you for this fine collections of memoriable favorites.

Mr. Ford's voice and the hymns featured on this album are a match made in heaven. 2 of my biggest regrets in life are not having seen Elvis or Tennessee Ernie Ford in concert while they drew breath upon this earth. If I bump into them in heaven the 1st thing I'll do is ask them to sing some hymns for me. These songs continue to inspire me every time I pop the CD in the drive. His compassion and belief radiate from his songs. Great stuff!

This 2 cd set is beautifully packaged and presented. The linear notes give a brief bio of Ernie with some great pictures. The selections are great. With "The Old Rugged Cross" and "Rock of Ages" from his smash hit 1956 album, "Hymns" to the mordern beat of "I Find No Fault in Him" and "Come on Down" of his 1974 contempary Christian album, "Make A Joyful Noise", this set gives an overview of Ford's career of religous songs for Capital Records. You won't find a better bargain for your buck or a better set for your hour of devotion. For those who are only aquainted with Ernie's "Sixteen Tons" and boogie songs, this album will be a real surprise.

I was given this "Amazing Grace" CD for Christmas 2002. I have always enjoyed Ernie's gospel songs. His strong, clear and ringing voice still touches my heart. You can hear his dedication to our Lord in every song. Truly enjoyed all the songs and played them over and over again.
Would like to find more gospel CDs by Ernie. I had several records and few songs from "Sing A Spiritual With Me" have become available.

All of Ernie's Christmas recording are classic. Every Christmas my family starts the search for
"A Tennessee Ernie Ford Christmas Special" this was a double album and over the years it has become "CHRISTMAS".

Would love to see more recordings of Ernie's Gospel Hymns become available.

Capitol Records !! Don't dismiss the treasures of the past.

Keep your Amy Grant, keep your Carmen, keep your Twila Parris - When I get to Heaven I want to hear Ernie Ford and this back up Choir! These grand old hymns and spirituals make me feel the presence of God.

His singing is so inspirational, and you can juet tell that he really was feeling what he sang!! It is so great, I bought my dad a copy for Father's Day!!

Thank you for taking me back to the gospel music I learned as a child, to the simplicity, richness and truth of those wonderful hymns from the man I first heard sing them. More than simply nostalgia, the music rekindles a flame within, and I find myself closing my eyes listening and praying and joining in with Mr. Ford in worship.

Anyone who loves old time "southern gospel music" has got to have this CD. It is wonderful