Product Details

• Actors: Bill & Gloria Gaither, Rex Nelon, Gaither Gospel Series
• Format: NTSC
• Studio: Emd/Chordant
• VHS Release Date: November 21, 2000
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000051S5Z
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #193,185 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Filmed at the Whitewell Metropolitan Tabernacle in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Joy Gardner, Reggie Smith, Ladye Love Smith, Rex Nelon, Gaither Vocal Band, Terry Blackwood, Kim Hopper, Wesley Pritchard, Ivan Parker, Sheri Easter, Charlotte Ritchie, Jake Hess, The Hoppers, Stephen Hill, David Phelps, Candy Christmas, Russ Taff, Ben Speer, Larry Ford, Jessy Dixon, Vestal Goodman, Cynthia Clawson, Mark Tom Reid, Ben Speer, Sue Dodge, Guy Penrod (vocals); Anthony Burger, Geron Davis, Kevin Williams, Jeff Easter, Mike Hopper, Denice Hopper

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Homecoming Hit, May 15, 2001

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C Relyea (Eddy, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bill & Gloria Gaither - Whispering Hope [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This video is yet another in the Gaither Homecoming Series. It has a companion video entitled "Irish Homecoming". Filmed on location in Ireland, "Whispering Hope" offers a look at some of the beautiful Irish scenery. It contains some old songs and some new songs performed by Homecoming artists we are familiar with and, of course, just the right blend of humor and gospel music. It is particularly poignant in that it is the last one Rex Nelon was in before he passed away (while on this trip). Whispering Home continues the consistent quality that fans of the Homecoming videos have come to appreciate.

3.0 out of 5 stars Companion to Irish Homecoming Concert, August 23, 2011

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Richard R. Blake (Bridgman, Michigan) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bill & Gloria Gaither - Whispering Hope [VHS] (VHS Tape)

"Whispering Hope" was filmed at the impressive Whitehall Metropolitan Tabernacle in Belfast, Ireland. The program started and ended strong. However, the program included other songs and arrangements which seemed to stretch the cast, producing strained voices, encouraging showmanship and resulting in exhausted expressions caught on camera during other solo numbers.

There were some definite highlights. My favorites include: Jake Hess singing "Doesn't get any Better Than This," "Precious Jesus" featuring Ivan Parker, "Whispering Hope" featuring Larry Ford, and "Then Came the Morning" featuring Guy Penrod.

The audience was responsive throughout the concert but seemed to especially enjoy Jess Dixon's rendition of "Master the Tempest is Raging." Along the same line the song "The Life Boat" sang by David Phelps received a good response.

Other featured artists include: Candy Hemphill Christmas, Sue Dodge, Cynthia Clauson, The Hoppers, The Easters, Terry Blackwood, Russ Taft, Vestal Goodman and many others.

I think I understand Bill Gaither's reason for introducing comedy sketches into the concerts but I felt that in this program they often went beyond good taste, especially performing as guests before a foreign audience.

I enjoyed Gloria Gaither's narrations. The famed Whitehall Metropolitan Tabernacle Choir backing up many of the numbers added a unique dimension to what might have been a mediocre presentation.

Somewhat disappointed, but overall a worthwhile time of inspiration and entertainment.