After the sucess of the "We Held On" project a new one was soon in the works. As the group traveled they continued to work on new material. Each member directly influenced the project with song and musical ideas.
Included in this project were songs that had become popular during the previous tours.
Two songs that were considered the "highlights" of the project were: "Amazing Grace" and "Lord, Don't Ever Leave Me". Both had become the staple of each live performance. Kelvin Rose added his person compelling composition "If I Could." A song detailing what he would do if he could see Jesus during the crucifixion. It also included the updated version of an all time favorite "Fly Away" with Bishop and Reggie suppling the lead vocals.
Needing a song to complete the project, Wayne was called upon to write a song "by tomorrow" as Bishop put it.
"I'm So Glad That You Care" was composed and taught to the group in the studio. After it was complete it was decided that it would be the title cut.
The project became a Shurfine Gospel Recording by chance. As the group stopped in Benson, NC to visit Wendall Parker and pick up promotional CD's for Wayne's "World of Gospel Radio Ministry" they allowed Mr. Parker to hear the rough copy of the project. The very same day they stuck a deal and Bishop J. Norwood and The Children of God became a Shurfine Recording artist.
Personnel: Bishop Norwood, Wayne Norwood, Kermit Smith, Elijah Rodgers, Reggie Hunter, Jeramiah Crumity, Kelvin Rose, Chris McClary, Andrae' LeNear and Freddie Mack
Musicians: Wayne Norwood - Bass Guitar, Drums, Keyboards, Drum and String Programming, Elijah Rodgers - Lead and Rhythm Guitar, Kelvin Rose - Keyboards, String Programing, Bishop Norwood - Lead, Rhythm and Bass Guitar, Keyboards. Andrae' LeNear - Drums, David Hunter - Bass Guitar, Chris McClary - Lead and Rhythm Guitar, Freddie Mack - Sound Engineer.
Songs:
1. I'm So Glad That You Care - Lead: Bishop
2. Jesus Touched Me - Lead: Wayne
3. Lord Don't Ever Leave Me - Lead: Bishop and Eli
4. Last Time - Lead: Kermit
5. Amazing Grace - Lead: Wayne
6. In My Room - Lead: Elijah
7. Come By Here - Lead: Bishop. Guest Vocalist: Evangelist Jean LeNear
8. Praise Him - Lead: Wayne
9. Heaven (Beautiful Place) - Lead: Bishop
10. I'll Wait - Lead: Wayne
11. Fly Away - Lead: Bishop and Reggie
12. If I Could - Kelvin
Label: Shurfine Gospel Recording/ Godchild Productions
Release: 1998
From the early days to the present time, The Children of God have had the opportunity to release many projects over the years. This is a rundown of their releases.
