CD Review: Live in Memphis (LeFevre Quartet)
I have the blessing this evening of reviewing my favorite LeFevre Quartet project to date. I tend to like “Live” projects anyway but Mike LeFevre, David Staton, Jeremy Easley and Keith Inman outdid themselves with the songs and performances on this CD.
The CD begins with the toe-tapping songs, “Let Me Tell You ‘Bout Jesus” and “I Wouldn’t Take Nothin’ For My Journey Now.”
Mike sings “I Don’t Know Why,” a song I grew up hearing Andrae Crouch sing.
“Hold On” is another upbeat song.
Then they slow it down with the worship song, “Take My Life.”
Next is a slightly sped up version of “Robe of White.” Jeremy presents a good delivery of this old Gold City song.
Keith Inman sings “Last One Worthy” which tells how Jesus would willingly go to the cross just to die for the last one worthy.
“You’re Never Too Far Away” is a beautiful song of encouragement for those who have wandered away but desire to return to God.
In honor of the LeFevres, the quartet sang a medley consisting of “When the Gates Swing Open,” “I Love to Call Upon His Name” (one of my favorites), “I’ve Come Too Far to Look Back,” and “Stepping on the Clouds.”
“Living in the Light of God” is an old Teddy Huffam song and is one song on this project that I’ll sometimes play just for this song.
While introducing the last song on the project, Mike talked about a poll which stated that 13% of professed Christians believe the Bible is the inspired, infallible Word of God. I know there’s a difference between claiming to be a Christian and actually being one but I would have thought the majority of those who claim to know God would give more credence to the Bible.
The last song is “Jesus Saves.” I saw them sing this in concert a few months ago and the response was tremendous. What a powerful message and a great way to end an evening.
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