I Shall Not Walk Alone - The Firearms Forum

1 Eyed Jack · 11-19-2012, 02:03 AM

I wanted to share this song, it has gotten me through some hard times when I felt I was battling everything by myself and alone, the last few months have been difficult, I'll leave it at that, I listened to it tonight while working in the garage, the song still has the same impact for me as the first time I heard it, and that was years ago, I break out the CD when I know I need a lift,

I first saw these guys and heard this song years ago on Austin City Limit's, while I appreciate all forms of music, (except rap, becuase it's NOT music, it's crap, and void of talent)and tried for several years when I was younger to make a living as a musician, I'm not a huge fan of most Gospel, but since the first time I heard this song, it speaks to me and has the power to lift me up, and does so everytime I listen to it,

This group is called Blind Boys of Alabama, if you are a Gospel music fan you probably already know of them, this song was written by Ben Harper, but the Blind Boys version, to me, is the best,

I hope someone can enjoy it and feel lifted up, as it does for me, when I need to be reminded that I'm NOT carrying everything alone.....

It's better of course if you have some kind of sound system hooked to your computer,

Here's a link,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIDUMYQIuf4

ampaterry · 11-19-2012, 06:33 AM

My internet connection is shot (that's why I have been scarce here since Friday), but I look forward to hearing this when it is fixed!

BlackEagle · 11-19-2012, 03:43 PM

Great harmony, very easy to listen to.
Thanks for sharing.
Sorry to hear things have been tough for you. Are things getting better? Anything we should be praying for/with you about?

Airdale · 11-19-2012, 05:07 PM

I'd heard of the group but never heard their music. Thanks for posting the link...good stuff.

crystalphoto · 11-19-2012, 05:14 PM

Thank you 1 Eyed Jack. I liked it so much, I had to download it. I pray things get better for you.

IShootBack · 11-24-2012, 07:24 AM

I"m not much into Gospel music. This was a good reminder that I never walk alone - My Lord is always by my side...Waiting for me to ask for guidance, deliverance, and sometimes HELP!!!

ampaterry · 11-24-2012, 07:43 AM

My connection was working sufficient to download this just now.

Excellent!

Thank you for sharing this one, 1 Eyed Jack -

Dirtypacman · 12-04-2012, 10:15 AM

Thank you - God Bless

1 Eyed Jack · 12-06-2012, 01:57 AM

You are welcome to anyone that enjoyed this song, I listen to it sparingly, when I'm having a hard time getting through a given day, it gives me chills everytime, and most importantly, the inspiring knowledge that I'm not carrying my load by myself,

BlackEagle, thank you for opening the door that would allow me to vent, but out of respect for my wife, even though she does not monitor what I do, or this site, I have to choose not to spill my guts, so to speak, as it concerns her, the culture she is from beleives that most everything, no matter what the severity etc., is private and to be kept in the family, I did vent on here a once, maybe twice about the challenges being faced, even though it helps me, albeit temporarily, I felt selfish knowing she would not approve, so I had the mods(Terry)remove it, many, if not most won't understand this, but it's simply having respect for my wife, knowing she would not approve, if she knew.

If you would like to offer up a prayer for her well being, and my families, I would be most appreciative of that, but for reasons mentioned above, I chose not to elaborate about details, simply out of respect for my wife,

I won't mention his screen name, but a gentlemen on this forum recently posted about the passing of his wife, and taking her rightful place in the arms of God, that post hits so close to home that I could not even bring myself to offer a comforting posting of condolence to him, if he happens to read this, just know that I offered up more than one prayer, that God receive her to her rightful place, and take comfort knowing that the reunion with her with indeed be a joyful occassion,

I'm glad that other may have found some solace, or inspiration in the song I posted above, it touches me and lifts me up in ways I can't put into words, and is a crutch for me, when I need it,

Glad to share with the fine people here, and I hope it gives someone the kind of strength to keep going, in the face of adversity, as it does for me.

Again, I doubt many will understand this line of thinking, but that's OK,

Blessing to all,

EDIT: Same song, but this version has the lyric's, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4IJRfDwBLE

11-19-2012, 02:03 AM	#1
1 Eyed Jack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 673	I Shall Not Walk Alone I wanted to share this song, it has gotten me through some hard times when I felt I was battling everything by myself and alone, the last few months have been difficult, I'll leave it at that, I listened to it tonight while working in the garage, the song still has the same impact for me as the first time I heard it, and that was years ago, I break out the CD when I know I need a lift, I first saw these guys and heard this song years ago on Austin City Limit's, while I appreciate all forms of music, (except rap, becuase it's NOT music, it's crap, and void of talent)and tried for several years when I was younger to make a living as a musician, I'm not a huge fan of most Gospel, but since the first time I heard this song, it speaks to me and has the power to lift me up, and does so everytime I listen to it, This group is called Blind Boys of Alabama, if you are a Gospel music fan you probably already know of them, this song was written by Ben Harper, but the Blind Boys version, to me, is the best, I hope someone can enjoy it and feel lifted up, as it does for me, when I need to be reminded that I'm NOT carrying everything alone..... It's better of course if you have some kind of sound system hooked to your computer, Here's a link, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIDUMYQIuf4 -->

11-19-2012, 06:33 AM	#2
ampaterry TFF Admin Staff Chaplain Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: West Tennessee Contributor Posts: 6,286	Re: I Shall Not Walk Alone My internet connection is shot (that's why I have been scarce here since Friday), but I look forward to hearing this when it is fixed! __________________ A woman who demands further gun control legislation is like a chicken who roots for Colonel Sanders. Larry Elder

11-19-2012, 03:43 PM	#3
BlackEagle Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 3,168	Re: I Shall Not Walk Alone Great harmony, very easy to listen to. Thanks for sharing. Sorry to hear things have been tough for you. Are things getting better? Anything we should be praying for/with you about?

11-19-2012, 05:07 PM	#4
Airdale Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: N.W. Arkansas Contributor Posts: 750	Re: I Shall Not Walk Alone I'd heard of the group but never heard their music. Thanks for posting the link...good stuff.

11-19-2012, 05:14 PM	#5
crystalphoto V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Gilbert, SC Posts: 306	Re: I Shall Not Walk Alone Thank you 1 Eyed Jack. I liked it so much, I had to download it. I pray things get better for you.

11-24-2012, 07:24 AM	#6
IShootBack Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,306	Re: I Shall Not Walk Alone I"m not much into Gospel music. This was a good reminder that I never walk alone - My Lord is always by my side...Waiting for me to ask for guidance, deliverance, and sometimes HELP!!! __________________ "The Lord is a warrior, the Lord is his name." Exodus15:3

11-24-2012, 07:43 AM	#7
ampaterry TFF Admin Staff Chaplain Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: West Tennessee Contributor Posts: 6,286	Re: I Shall Not Walk Alone My connection was working sufficient to download this just now. Excellent! Thank you for sharing this one, 1 Eyed Jack - __________________ A woman who demands further gun control legislation is like a chicken who roots for Colonel Sanders. Larry Elder

12-04-2012, 10:15 AM	#8
Dirtypacman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Merrimac Valley, MA Posts: 908	Re: I Shall Not Walk Alone Thank you - God Bless __________________ Member HHRG and HSC, NRA Life Member, GOAL Member LTC-A

12-06-2012, 01:57 AM	#9
1 Eyed Jack Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 673	Re: I Shall Not Walk Alone You are welcome to anyone that enjoyed this song, I listen to it sparingly, when I'm having a hard time getting through a given day, it gives me chills everytime, and most importantly, the inspiring knowledge that I'm not carrying my load by myself, BlackEagle, thank you for opening the door that would allow me to vent, but out of respect for my wife, even though she does not monitor what I do, or this site, I have to choose not to spill my guts, so to speak, as it concerns her, the culture she is from beleives that most everything, no matter what the severity etc., is private and to be kept in the family, I did vent on here a once, maybe twice about the challenges being faced, even though it helps me, albeit temporarily, I felt selfish knowing she would not approve, so I had the mods(Terry)remove it, many, if not most won't understand this, but it's simply having respect for my wife, knowing she would not approve, if she knew. If you would like to offer up a prayer for her well being, and my families, I would be most appreciative of that, but for reasons mentioned above, I chose not to elaborate about details, simply out of respect for my wife, I won't mention his screen name, but a gentlemen on this forum recently posted about the passing of his wife, and taking her rightful place in the arms of God, that post hits so close to home that I could not even bring myself to offer a comforting posting of condolence to him, if he happens to read this, just know that I offered up more than one prayer, that God receive her to her rightful place, and take comfort knowing that the reunion with her with indeed be a joyful occassion, I'm glad that other may have found some solace, or inspiration in the song I posted above, it touches me and lifts me up in ways I can't put into words, and is a crutch for me, when I need it, Glad to share with the fine people here, and I hope it gives someone the kind of strength to keep going, in the face of adversity, as it does for me. Again, I doubt many will understand this line of thinking, but that's OK, Blessing to all, EDIT: Same song, but this version has the lyric's, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4IJRfDwBLE Last edited by 1 Eyed Jack; 12-06-2012 at 08:53 PM..