A couple of years after I arrived here in Middle Tennessee -- some 21 years ago -- I became a partner in a small recording studio in Franklin. Although it eventually became a 16-track facility, when this recording was made we were working with an AKAI 12-track. For you audio aficionados, that's the one that required VHS-type tape cassettes. It was a cumbersome device and it spent as much time in the shop as it did in the studio. But, through careful planning and patience, we were able to do fairly elaborate recordings with it.
This song is called "Everlasting Love." It's a genuinely Sovereign Grace song. The music and lyrics were written by Danny Blair and this song was the title track of a cassette/album I engineered and produced for him. Danny played piano (a DX7 triggering a Korg sound module). My friend Tim Rocco played the guitars (several of them). Tres Sasser played bass. I programmed the drums (on a Korg DDD-1, no less) and a couple additional keyboard parts.
But, it's the song that matters. I like songs with meaningful lyrics and Danny did a great job writing this tune. Enjoy.
Everlasting Love
Words and Music by Danny Blair
Before the world began, God loved His people
As a gift of love, He gave us to His Son
We're His own peculiar treasure
He loves us without measure
He has promised He will not lose one
So in time the Lord came down and paid our ransom
All the debt we owed He fully paid
Now there is no charge against us
No one can condemn us
To all His children, this is what He says --
I've got a love that will never run out on you
Hear your shepherd calling you
By my spirit I am drawing you
I've got an everlasting love for you
In the world you shall have tribulation
Be courageous for I've overcome the world
In your sorrow, in your sadness
Just look beyond this madness
Stand upon the promise of My word
When My pathway leads you through the fire
Just remember I'm the one who placed you there
I'll never leave you nor foresake you
But in my arms I'll take you
When I'm through your pain will disappear --
I've got a love that will never run out on you
(His love never changes)
Hear your Father's promise to you
(It's written in His word)
By my power I am keeping you
(Thine is the kingdom and the power)
I've got an everlasting love for you
I've got a love that will never run out on you
I'll never let you go cause I gave my son for you
By my providence I'm guiding you
I've got an everlasting love for you
Vocals: Danny Blair, Vicki Rygh
Keyboards: Danny Blair, Jim McClarty
Drum programming: Jim McClarty
Bass: Tres Sasser
Guitar: Tim Rocco
Produced/Engineered/Mixed: JMc.
Copyright 1991-2010 Danny Blair
