I was thinking about Dad being in the 'HomeStrech' and I woke up early this morning with a song ringing in my head. The Gaither Vocal Band [GVB] brought this Stuart Hamblen song back recently but I remember it best from when the Imperials sang it. I thought they were the best quartet in gospel music when I was going to High School and singing with the Messengers. Bill Gaither says this is the first song that GVB sang. Here are the words followed by a Gaither Vocal Band clip from the GVB Reunion CD in 2008 or 2009:
Well it's a great, great mornin'
Your first day in Heaven,
When you stroll down the Golden Avenue.
There are mansions left and right
And you're thrilled at every sight
And the saints are always smiling sayin', "How do you do?"
Oh it's a great, great mornin'
You're first day in Heaven,
When you realize your worryin' days are through.
You'll be glad you were not idol,
Took time to read your Bible,
It's a great mornin' for you.
I had a dream, I must confess, I hated to awake.
He dreamt he was an angel at the great pearly gates.
Saint Peter said, "Well hello there, where have you been?
We've got your mansion ready so come right in."
And then he rang for an angel to act as a guide.
He spread his wings a time or two and learned how to fly.
It's a great mornin',
A great mornin'
What a happy day!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJv1-GVBG1g
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