Feb. 1 - George Beverly Shea turns 97

http://www.billygraham.org/mediaRelations/bios.asp?p=8 ^

[lunarbicep]

and he's scheduled to be with Billy Graham March 11-12 in New Orleans.

[wallcrawlr]

Thanks for posting this.

97...wow, his voice has surely aged well.

[killermosquito]

Shea is a graduate of Houghton College.

BTW, Houghton College was the first school to award Billy Graham with an honorary doctorate. (as well as Ravi Zacharias)

[wildwood]

houghton college....my alma mater...a great place...

[sangoo]

Wow! 97 and still putting out CD's. Gives Mick Jager something to shoot for.

[Fiji Hill]

Shea's 1955 recording of How Great Thou Art (O Store Gud) helped to popularize that Swedish hymn in America. I have a 78 rpm recording of him singing Be still, My Soul, which probably dates from the early 1950's.

[uncleshag]

To God be the Glory. What a gift from Above.
Happy Birthday, Mr. Shea, and thank you!

I'd Rather Have Jesus
Click above for a blessing.

[Kimmers]

Thank you for this post....I have always loved this guy, no one can sing "How Great Thou Art" like this man. What a blessing he has been to those who hear him sing.

[AggieMom x 3]

Wow, did that ever take me back. My mom played his records, and yes, they were records back then, every Sunday morning while we were getting ready for church. Thanks, listening to that was indeed a blessing.

[AUsome Joy]

Thank you for linking that. I just got back from our home church meeting and that was a great way to end the night.

[shezza]

God bless him. I remember hearing GBS sing at a Billy Graham crusade many, many moons ago.

[paws_and_whiskers]

Back in 1995 Billy Graham came to Cleveland Municipal Stadium for a crusade before they tore it down. I was a member of the choir and have the most wonderful memory (one I'll never forget) of Mr. Shea practicing with our choir!

[Fiddlstix]

Hey There Uncleshag J

LTNS! Good to see you online.
&
Thanks for the Ping J

Mr. Shea is one of the true Greats. May God Bless Him!

Great tune you posted too J

[uncleshag]

I am so happy to share a little of George Beverly Shea's voice here. Happier still to send the Word.

Right now, and FiddlStix, as you were the first or one of the first to post music in FR, you know, the technology is here to spread the Good News to all corners of the Earth.

As I follow your lead, FiddlStix, I follow the lead of the Graham team and I can be sure that they would want this song shared as they have shared the gospel.

Join me right here on FR in the Bloggers and Personals for the Longtown Podcasts. Every Sunday Morning I post a new Sunday Podcast of inspirational and gospel music for young and older. These shows are always up so one can listen anytime.

Weekday shows are a variety of Comedy, Music and News.

BTW: My 85 years young Mama listens to the shows.

-unc.

[Dr. Thorne]

Bev Shea is one of my heroes and a great Christian inspiration. God bless him!

[Fiddlstix]

Click the Pix For Music

Recent Picture of
George Beverly Shea

Tribute To George Beverly Shea
Please Click the Picture of Mr. Shea or the Cross or Praying Hands Graphics to hear Mr. Shea Sing

(A Combined Effort by Uncleshag and Fiddlstix

[reagan_fanatic]

Mr. Shea has a wonderful place prepared for him when his time comes. He has done great work for the Lord over an incredible span of time.

God bless you and thanks for all you've done, Sir.

[uncleshag]

Thank you, Fiddlstix for a simple, beautiful presentation.

Fitting for a man who sings of the Man.

[Fiddlstix]

You're welcome and I should say "Thank You". You're the one who provided the music links J

[pelikan]

What a lovely birthday tribute! Excellent post Fiddlstix and excellent music links Unc.

Fiddlstix, have you thought of emailing Rev Graham this link so Mr.Shea could enjoy it too? I believe Unc has the address.