Harvest - "Because I Am"

[@paulburgio8278]

This is the very first Christian song I heard after I was born again on August 18, 1982. I wept with joy as the Lord ministered directly to my heart. I listen now and it never fails to return me to my “first love.”

[@eflint1]

Jerry Williams once said that this might be the most powerful song God ever gave him to write.

[@Joshieguy_]

Powerful.

[@CathyPackler]

It sure continues to bless me to the core!

[@sherriattaway3615]

I appreciate knowing that. It is so encouraging.

[@jimjohnson2190]

It is a masterpiece straight from heaven

[@FredMorgan-h3w]

Amen ! My Wife and I got Saved at a Dallas Holmes Concert back in the Eighties in Springfield Missouri!! Glory Hallelujah! Praise him Saint’s!!🙏❤️🙏❤️

[@GaryWagner]

This song is incredibly powerful if you listen to the lyrics. It's the story of Mary grieving when her brother Lazurus died. We had the privilege of hearing them live in 1978 in a small gymnasium that held a couple hundred people. Since then I bought every Harvest album I could find. I can listen to this song a hundred times and never get tire of it.

[@SPARTANSIX-1]

Mary, don’t you know that I can cause all these graves to rise again. For I AM the resurrection……… Praise God.

[@FredMorgan-h3w]

What a Great Truth to this day!! Thank you Jesus!❤

[@robie0788]

For those who are in Christ, when we die we are immediately born unto Eternal Life, The death of our body is the end of our earthy journey, but it is just the beginning of our eternal life. There is no cessation of life, death is simply the door to life eternal. That is the promise of our Savior Jesus Christ. God says blessed in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints, for that immediately translates us into life eternal. Jesus said "Flesh and blood can not inherit the Kingdom of God" That is why we have to leave our fleshly bodies with the sin nature here. So we can enter the kingdom of God. What a blessed hope!!!

[@nicknickerson5695]

Met these guys and seen them several times. I worked with Gaithers and Sandi Patti. Loved the praise gatherings. Miss it.

[@candypatzlsberger5323]

I have searched for many years for this group, Harvest!! Praise God I finally found them on KZbin!! I wore out my cassette and couldn't find them anywhere!!!

[@HarvestFan77]

+Candy Patzlsberger Would you like to have the album e-mailed to you in .mp3 format? Please send me a message with your e-mail address, if so. You might also like: www.harvest77.com. God bless! HF77

[@candypatzlsberger5323]

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[@candypatzlsberger5323]

Yes, I'm not good with electronic stuff:( my email address is: [e-mail] Hope you get this!!

[@HarvestFan77]

+Candy Patzlsberger Got it! :) God bless, HF77

[@francismotta9101]

That's so funny. I wore out the cassette tape I had as well...

[@Gratefulheart4ever]

What a beautiful song! Ed Kerr has the most beautiful voice I ever heard. Love Harvest!

[@andrewburkholder1117]

35 years after 1st hearing this song, it still gives me a huge lump in my throat, and tears of joy in my eye! Love their harmony

[@joshuamanungas6986]

Master if you've only hurried I know this wouldn't have been And Master If you'd only answered I know he wouldn't be dead Mary if you've only listened to all the words that I have said And Mary If you'd only trusted, you'd know he isn't really dead Because I Am But Master I can't help what your saying I'm so weak and I know he'll never come home And Master I know someday I will see him But my faith could never roll back his stone Mary how long will I be with that you might understand And Mary Don't you know that I can cause all these graves to rise again For I am the resurrection and the life And he who believes in me, though dead shall not die Because I am the resurrection and the life And he who believes in me, though dead shall not die Yes I am the resurrection and the life And he who believes in me, though dead shall not die Yes I am the resurrection and the life And he who believes in me, though dead shall not die Yes I am the resurrection and the life And he who believes in me, though dead shall not die Because I am I am I am Because I am

[@sysrqstoic]

I have been searching for this song for more than 20 years. When I was a kid, I heard this over my mom's radio while half-asleep at 4:30 AM dawn and it stuck in my memory ever since. I am 28 now, very happy to have finally found it.

[@sherriattaway3615]

2022 Master, You alone are I Am. I bow before you.

[@luisrosales432]

I agree one of the greatest songs ever written yrs ago my wife wanted it sung at her mom's funeral church service and. It was and all that attended were extremely blessed!!

[@johnpapp5231]

great song i listen to it all the time god blessed harvest

[@bifftannen3167]

Harvest has always been one of my favorites since the 80s. I used this song in an Easter play we put together several times!

[@debrawooten4158]

Always...a favorite. Jerry sang at our wedding in Orlando, FL in 1974. WHO KNEW? This young Christian man(choir leader; song writer; and A GREAT VOCALIST)

[@rufusspradley5161]

First heard them when a friend told me about them back in '83. Still gives me goosebumps!

[@wilsonscience]

This song is a true worship song- one that goes straight to the heart of God

[@Zipmegolden]

Harvest, and Dallas Holm were always the best of the best!

[@malindaroryiles2099]

I agree---super christian music.I had the blessing of meeting Dallas Holm twice in the 1990"s.

[@wtliftr1]

@ Seeker-- years ago, Benson Records put out an album, "the Best of the Early Works". This song was on the cassette. The next song immediately following- - "Rise Again". I loved the album, wore out the cassette.

[@robbinmccarter5939]

Absolutely, and Terry talbot's "Stories of Jesus" album ---

[@nicknickerson5695]

Both incredible and Don Francisco

[@centaurea21]

Perhaps of all Harvest songs, the very best. Because He, the Lord, is the Great I am!

[@axlkix5655]

Oh man! I love this song and I don't even listen to Christian music normally. But songs like this make me think I should delve into that type of music.

[@HarvestFan77]

+Axl Kix Thanks for sharing, Axl! Glad you like it! God bless, HF77

[@axlkix5655]

My wife bought me this record for Christmas this year because I couldn't stop talking about this song. I played it for my father who used to play old vocal-oriented Christian music from the 70's and 80's. I also play this song (and album) for my non-Christian friends to show them how great Christian music can be...and is!

[@axlkix5655]

Thanks for sharing. What a blessing it is to hear this music and share it with others.

[@HarvestFan77]

You're very welcome, Axl! God bless, HF77

[@reneeellis1574]

He has a beautiful voice.

[@Maritabeth]

I wish I could find this on iTunes or Google play. I love this album

[@HarvestFan77]

Please see: epicministries.e-junkie.com/product/1595251/Send-Us-To-The-World-It26230393Bs-Alright-Now---mp3-download God bless.

[@Maritabeth]

Harvestfan77, thank you so much. I will definitely be making a purchase soon!!!! 😍😍😍😍

[@HarvestFan77]

You're very welcome!

[@flogirld.dubreu3865]

Love Love Love your songs! Just a blessing to me and my family.... Thank you & God Bless

[@lucialukas1403]

I really love this song, God bless you saints 💕❤️❤️

[@carljacobs1260]

This was the song that hooked me into contemporary Christian music. On KHRT in Minot ND. Summer of 1982.

[@debrawooten4158]

I love their songs so much, I am sharing on Facebook for a new audience. MAN! ABSOLUTELY A BEAUTIFUL DUET TEAM!

[@christopherholliday1567]

If I could only get a cassette copy of the best of harvest I could l get them on my Ipod and have them for the rest of my time on Earth.

[@HarvestFan77]

It appears Amazon has some available at: www.amazon.com/Best-Harvest/dp/B00IMMH3SK/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+best+of+harvest&qid=1561209368&s=gateway&sr=8-1. God bless, HF77.

[@francismotta9101]

Powerful heart song to the LORD...

[@HarvestFan77]

True, Francis! Thank you for sharing! God bless, HF77

[@MsAmos61]

AMEN & AMEN

[@davisleah]

Thanks for posting this. It's a real favorite of mine and I think it ranks up there with Don Francisco's "He's Alive"

[@HarvestFan77]

You're welcome! I love "He's Alive", too! God bless, HF77

[@nicknickerson5695]

Couldn't agree with you more. Let us not forget Carmen

[@terrygolleher5004]

I like your choices of music. Harvest, Don Francisco. But you're revealing your age. 75 here. But I believe my mind feels younger. But they are two very good artists.Just like Brooke and the rest today.

[@shineingstar54]

They were at my church. What a Holy Spirit night! Need those day's!

[@johnnynuxxx]

I remember liking these guys, Michael W Smith, DeGarmo & Key, and Steve Camp from around that time. I saw Harvest live once. Can't remember where it was so long ago.

[@TheGenesisSpirit]

This song not only gives Glory to God & Soul, but it gives Glory to Awe impacting Creations that have surpassed time, realms.deminsions. I've played this song back 2 back for up 2 hours to 1-2wks listening to nothing else. There are nearly no other christian songs that come close 2 this as it wuld also b extremely rare for there b a song that could top it. Thank you Harvest for this incredible Gift You Gave to God & allowed us to share in it. & Thankds HF77 4 post'g this n making availbl 2 us

[@choctaw2304]

this song helped me thru depression I am from Lindale Texas

[@mcmac43v]

Listened to this on cassette many hours. Love how this music soothes the soul. Thanks for posting.

[@HAMERLIN]

i remember this song from Christian radio:) thanks for posting!

[@MatildaNiicole]

He Is Risen !!!

[@Zipmegolden]

Got to see them live once in Waterloo, Iowa. They were awesome, and Jerry was a card!! I loved them and wonder where they are today. I didn't like some of there later works when it changed....The old ones with the two of them were so much better!!!!

[@shineingstar54]

They always had such a spirit filled message!

[@annfidela]

RIP Dad, you are.in heaven now.

[@anneshovlin120]

Love this

[@bartoconnor6531]

I can think of very few songs I have heard. in which it feels as though Jesus himself is singing to me. This, and Carry On (I Am the Lord) are two.

[@Illbewatching777]

I love this song. Thank You so much. Had it on vinyl only.

[@vickiroblin9414]

I have this on vinyl but it is scratched. Thanks so much for uploading it to You Tube! Hope all Harvest albums make it to cd one day.

[@HarvestFan77]

Hi Vicki, Sorry to hear about your scratched vinyl album. I can e-mail you the .mp3s of the songs if you would like? Just send me a KZbin message with your e-mail address. You're welcome for the music! God bless, HF77

[@debdever7371]

+HarvestFan77 would it be possible to still receive the mp3 for this song? [e-mail]

[@HarvestFan77]

+Deb Dever Do you own the album? I can definitely send it, if so. Let me know. God bless, HF77

[@debbydever6374]

+HarvestFan77 yes I have an old cassette tape

[@debbydever6374]

+HarvestFan77 years ago my son and his youth group acted this out using sign language and scenery. I wish we had filmed it. It was sooo powerful when Lazarus came out...it was very emotional, I'll never forget it!

[@ccminternational1722]

Excelente canción! Sin duda alguna mi favorita del grupo Harvest.

[@angelawiggins7651]

Where are the guys now, do they ever plan on doing another tour. I would go see them for sure.

[@HarvestFan77]

Please see: www.harvest77.com/where God bless, HF77

[@raggs121]

JESUS I Love YOU !!!!!!! :):):):):)

[@HarvestFan77]

@TheGenesisSpirit Thanks for sharing! You're welcome! God bless, HF77

[@TheGenesisSpirit]

they do have a website & would prob'ly be the best place to find all of their work. The 80's do not get enuff attention & recognition for incredible talents that defined that era 'n so I make sure I remind myself to always include them. 80's was a great way to send off the 60's n 70's & usher rememberences of when & better times ahead!?! ;-)

[@marygracegales9944]

I want lyrics please

[@HarvestFan77]

Please see: www.harvest77.com/discography/albums/alright/alright_lyrics God bless, HF77

[@kdmiller9]

Thank you! Just terrific

[@adonairose777]

This is the Best!

[@will2asher]

I am writing a novel about a little girl who is looking for the key to the door to the land of the dead. She wants to see her daddy again, but her daddy died in the war. And this song came on the tape I was playing and I thought it was rather appropriate.

[@arrakiszexelon3044]

HEY!!! I am writing you this response apparently 11-years after you wrote your original comment, so I don't even know if you are even still alive or not!!! But, in any case.....I'll give it a shot anyway!!! There is a song by a European "hard-rock" group called -- Uriah Heep -- that is about something vaguely somewhat similar to the plot line of your novel that you may be interested in hearing!!! Now.....ironically.....even though this song was written and performed by a "hard-rock" group, this particular song is a slow, beautiful and even "haunting" sounding song that tells a touching story as told by a little girl. In short.....a little girl is outside playing and digging around in the dirt and uncovers a "picture book" that was buried in the ground. She runs to her Daddy to tell him of her discovery and of what she saw on the inside of the book. The little girl tells her Daddy that she saw pictures of lots of little girls and one of them "was all grown-up like you"!!! The Daddy then proceeds to tell the little girl, "Come Away, Melinda" (also the name of the song) that girl was your "Momma" that you had before the war. The little girl then proceeds to ask her Daddy several other questions and finishes by asking, "Why can't things be like they were, before the war began"? Once you are able to hear this song, listen to the questions the little girl asks her Daddy and how he responds back to his little precious daughter.....your eyes will become teary. Here are the lyrics: Come Away, Melinda Daddy, daddy, come and look See what I have found A little ways away from here While digging in the ground Come away, Melinda Come in and close the door It's nothing, just a picture-book They had before the war Daddy, daddy, come and see Daddy, come and look Why, there's four or five Little Melinda girls Inside my picture book Come away, Melinda Come in and close the door There were lots of little girls like you Before they had the war Oh Daddy, daddy, come and see Daddy, hurry do Why, there's someone In a pretty dress She's all grown up like you Won't you tell me why Come away, Melinda Come in and close the door That someone is your Mummy You had before the war Daddy, daddy, tell me if you can Why can't things be The way they were Before the war began Come away, Melinda Come in and close the door The answer lies in yesterday Before they had the war And.....here's one of the KZbin videos of this song: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZ7FqGWIh6x6mM0 I hope you do get this message and listen to this beautiful and wonderful song!!! JBW /

[@will2asher]

@@arrakiszexelon3044 Thanks for letting me know about that song. I like it. (And I have made a depressingly small amount of progress on my writing in the past 11 years.)

[@whitedress01]

Thank you for posting!

[@kbree4484]

I absolutely LOVE this song! I heard it on KWave 107.9FM radio several months ago-- played by announcer Brian Perez, and I have been playing it obsessively since! What an incredible voice God has given to this singer! Of the two, which of these gentlemen on the album cover is the main vocalist we hear-I know by other videos he is the one on the right in the picture, but what is his name please? Not sure if it's Jerry Williams or Ed Kerr.

[@HarvestFan77]

Very glad to hear you have found and are loving the song! It's also exciting to hear that it's being played on the radio! Jerry Williams is the main vocalist. God bless you, HF77

[@kbree4484]

@@HarvestFan77 Thank you for your answer!! I don't see responses for some reason, so just now saw your response! I haven't stopped obsessing about this song, it's very powerful. Would you be kind enough to tell me if there is a piano music sheet out for this? Thank you, and God Bless you too.

[@HarvestFan77]

@@kbree4484 Yes, there is sheet music for the song. You can find it on the EPIC Ministries store: epicministries.e-junkie.com/product/1629475/Because-I-AM. God bless, HF77

[@HarvestFan77]

Thanks for sharing, Tim. Glad to hear you made it through. God bless you! HF77

[@marygracegales9944]

I want to song it in karaoke

[@Jimothy4308]

Would love to find this. Itunes carries so many from the 70s and yet you won't find them.

[@HarvestFan77]

+Jimothy4308 If you already own the album on LP or cassette, let me know, and I'll e-mail you the .mp3. If not, check out www.harvest77.com/shop to purchase the album. God bless! HF77

[@ironbrassmachine]

Classic!

[@marygracegales9944]

Please give new version with lyrics & karaoke

[@kathrineharrell1882]

I am so happy to have found this group again!!! I was introduced to Harvest when I was just 3 or 4 years old. I am now 38. My Dad who just past 4 years ago would play all the album's in the morning while we danced around the house getting ready for school and daycare. he played them so much he went through record after record. I still have the last of the records before he started buying the tapes. Do they still perform??? how and where can I find out more information???

[@HarvestFan77]

Thank you for sharing, Kathrine! Please see the website: www.harvest77.com/ for more information on Harvest. God bless! HF77

[@kathrineharrell1882]

Thank you so much. May God bless you and keep you!

[@HarvestFan77]

You're very welcome, Kathrine! God bless, HF77

[@arlengorden7690]

Not sure if anyone replied. I don't remember the exact years but Ed Kerr (with the beard) went solo (maybe middle 90s) and Jerry Williams did some of his own too. Then, I believe early 2000s Jerry Williams passed away. I treasure and love their music! Thought I'd respond in case nobody did. Blessings and the Peace of Jesus!

[@lornalashley6126]

glory!!!!

[@marygracegales9944]

I want lyrics with karaoke please

[@HarvestFan77]

Please see: www.harvest77.com/discography/albums/alright/alright_lyrics. God bless, HF77

[@Zipmegolden]

They and Dallas Holmes were my favorites back in the 80"s and early 90's. do you know if you can buy their early works on CD>?? If so, where?? I would love to have them!!!!

[@HarvestFan77]

@irvinemuscles You're welcome! Glad you enjoy it!

[@marygracegales9944]

I want lyrics please!

[@HarvestFan77]

@kdmiller9 You're welcome! Glad you enjoy it!

[@rachelblanche2907]

❤

[@marygracegales9944]

I want karaoke

[@johnjones2345]

saw these guys in concert

[@shineingstar54]

Come back Harvest!!!!

[@victorescobar5738]

Hello, I am writing from Santiago - Chile. My name is Victor Escobar, and I am looking for the BECAUSE I AM track of praise, to present together with young singers in my church. Please, if anyone has this clue, can you share it with me? Thank you very much and God bless you.

[@HarvestFan77]

Please see: epicministries.e-junkie.com/product/1622208/Because-I-AM God bless, HF77

[@victorescobar5738]

@@HarvestFan77 Thank you very much, I already downloaded it, please, it is possible to send the file only instrumental, without the voices, since we will sing it in Spanish, please, and thank you very much for your attention, GOD BLESS YOU

[@HarvestFan77]

I thought the link I gave you was for the performance track of the song. Do you hear vocals in it?

[@victorescobar5738]

@@HarvestFan77 Yes, I listen to the second voices that accompany the main voice

[@HarvestFan77]

Please see the contact information at: www.epicministries.org/contact They may be able to get you the instrumental music. Or, I can e-mail you the sheet music for the song. If you'd like this, please e-mail [e-mail]. God bless, HF77

[@milkman5228]

Wasn't Paul Wilbur once a part of this group?

[@HarvestFan77]

Yes. Please see: www.harvest77.com/about_harvest for more information. God bless. HF77

[@HarvestFan77]

Nice! Where was the concert? God bless, HF77

[@HarvestFan77]

Thanks for sharing! God bless! HF77

[@HarvestFan77]

Amen! God bless! HF77

[@HarvestFan77]

@adonairose777 It's a great song! God bless, HF77

[@terrygolleher5004]

Does anyone recognize this one? Probably around mid 80's. You must be pretty old. Ha! Good one though!

[@HarvestFan77]

@whitedress01 You're welcome!

[@MarkAlken-zt7ib]

A very good song. But it wasn’t to Mary that He told He was the resurrection and the life, it was to Martha when she went out and questioned his prolonged arrival. Mary sat still in the house and waited for the return of her sister with the Masters beckon to meet Him near the tomb. Information had already been given to her weeks prior to this incident when she was sitting at his feet in her sisters house. Note the Spirit instructs Luke to write of Martha and Mary, though sisters, Martha was the dominant of the household and Mary being considered as the lesser of the two. A certain woman “named Martha” and she had a sister “called Mary”

[@graysonbr]

Good song but "Jesus wept" here as well. Death separates.....He will overcome that as well.

[@Scratch_the_itch]

Only song I don't like in their entire catalog. Mary knew quite well.

[@HarvestFan77]

Thank you for sharing, Joel. God bless, HF77

[@Scratch_the_itch]

It's a beautiful song, but this is just one instance of many where it's inferred that Mary didn't know that she bore the Son of God. She knew before He was conceived. I really appreciate all of your uploads HF77. Thanks!

[@HarvestFan77]

You're welcome!! God bless, HF77

[@pollyburroughs5828]

Joel, you are 100% right about this; however, this song is not referring to the Mary who was the mother of Jesus. This is the story of Jesus' friends Mary and Martha, who were the two sisters of his friend Lazarus, whom He raised from the dead. You can read the whole thing in the 11th chapter of the book of John. www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+11&version=NIV There is one thing about this song, though--- it wasn't Mary with whom Jesus had this conversation--- it was her sister Martha, as you'll see when you read this Scripture. Just one of those interesting bits of information most would not notice. He did speak with Mary after having this conversation with her sister Martha, but the Bible records only a few words of what she said. I'm guessing the song writer had heard this narrative many times and wrote the song based on a slightly faulty memory of it, for he surely couldn't have missed who said what if he had gone back and read it while composing the lyrics. :)

[@Scratch_the_itch]

Polly, Thank you so much for your reply. I stand corrected. This makes much more sense. Evangelical music can be a little sloppy with scripture, in this case I just didn't look into it as much as I should have. Good news, because I really love this song and now it won't bother me. God bless!