Reviewed by Kwaku

Three guys from Jacksonville, Florida, Leonard Smith, Stanley Samuel and James Satterfield Jr, have put together a fine self-written and produced contemporary gospel album. It kicks off with the upbeat celebratory "I Will Bless The Lord", on the midtempoish "They That Wait" their voices blend in beautiful harmony as is the case throughout the album. Those harmonies counter Leonard Smith's lead vocals magnificently on the downtempo "Great Is Thy Faithfulness", which adds depth to their song of testimony. Ditto "I Surrender All" - just magnificent and powerful enough to prick the ears of backsliders and secular listeners. No need to go on - suffice to say each track is superb, meaningful and one gets a feeling what they're singing is heart felt rather than going through the motions. This is what gospel music should be - rejoicing in the Lord and inspiring listeners.

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