CD Review: Looking Toward Home (Herb Henry Family) : Southern Gospel World

CD Review: Looking Toward Home (Herb Henry Family)

3 January 2014

When I first heard southern gospel music, I fell in love with the harmony of some of the mixed groups of the time. The last little while, we seem to have returned to more of a quartet/male group genre; however, I still love good family harmony when I hear it. That said, I am so glad I finally got to hear The Herb Henry Family last year.

Several groups have recorded Ronnie Hinson’s song, He is Leading the Way, in the last couple years. I’m glad to see that song hasn’t died. I first heard it 25-30 years ago but the message is still relevant.

Healer of Broken Hearts has a great message and great harmony.

Chris Henry wrote Looking Toward Home. “I’ll not grow weary though the journey be rough wherever I roam. I’m looking ahead and I’m looking toward Home.” Amen!

Tougher Than Nails is a song about the cross but Jesus was tougher than nails. He is still ready and willing to forgive you if you reach out to Him.

I love the toe-tapping On the Sea of Life.

Arise is about Christ’s Resurrection.

I remember my mom singing Song Holy Angels Cannot Sing when I was a little girl. The Herb Henry Family does a great job on this Gordon Jensen classic.

Next is an acapella rendition of Golden Bells.

Wish You Could See Me Now is a bit more progressive but I love it.

Another song I absolutely love is Unto the Hills.

The Second Time Around, Jesus won’t be coming as a baby and He won’t be dying on a cross. “He’ll step on a big white cloud when the trumpet sounds to take us Home when He comes the second time around.”

Bless the Lord has a Hawaiian feel to it. It’s straight out of Psalm 103.

Chris Henry wrote about the Perfect Gift which is the one that God gave when He sent His Son to earth.

The children sing Go & Tell. Very cute and a good message.

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