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1957 studio album by The Louvin Brothers
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Nearer My God to Thee is a bluegrass gospel album by American country music duo The Louvin Brothers , released in 1957.[2] [3]
It was the duo's first Gospel album for Capitol after the release of several Gospel singles from 1952-1955. All those single releases would later be collected on one album, The Family Who Prays .
Reissues [ edit ]
In 1992, all of the tracks from Nearer My God to Thee were included in the Close Harmony 8-CD box set issued by Bear Family Records .
In 2002, Nearer My God to Thee was reissued by King Records.
In 2007, Nearer My God to Thee was reissued by Capitol Nashville Records.
Track listing [ edit ]
"Are You Washed in the Blood? " (Mark Johnson, Traditional) – 2:25
"Nearer, My God, to Thee " (Lowell Mason , Traditional) – 2:49
"Wait a Little Longer, Please Jesus" (Hazel Houser, Smith) – 2:48
"I Can't Say No" (Ira Louvin , Charlie Louvin ) – 2:37
"I Won't Have to Cross Jordan Alone" (C. E. Dunham, T. Ramsey) – 2:26
"There's No Excuse" (Louvin, Louvin) – 3:02
"This Little Light of Mine " (Traditional) – 2:32
"Praying" (Hazel Houser) – 2:43
"Thankful" (Louvin, Louvin) – 2:57
"Lord, I'm Coming Home" (Traditional) – 3:15
"Last Chance to Pray" (Louvin, Louvin) – 2:42
"I Steal Away and Pray" (Louvin, Louvin) – 2:28
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