Institutional C.O.G.I.C. "A Little More Grace" (1971)

[@biggdaddy1873]

This is without a doubt the absolute best example of musicianship between Piano, Organ, Drums and Tambourine I've ever heard in my life. One of the greatest recordings ever!

[@Ma1nguy]

Nowadays the organist tries to drown out the pianist and more so if the pianist is a good musician

[@JTNY60]

And it was a recording in the church

[@msknits]

@allen everett I came up around music like this! My daddy would say that Hammond talkin! Now I know who it is! Thanks for that

[@benjamincarter1884]

I've been loving this song since I was a child. Thanks to GOD , KZbin ,and Icelady 107

[@rodneykoerber4970]

Me too. ❤️

[@CelestialChoir]

HALLELUJAH! The version I remember from childhood....GLORY!

[@paulgreen6921]

One of the greatest, most triumphant, joyful Choral Gospel songs ever! Deez chern knew how to rock the house with THAT ORIGINAL JOYFUL NOISE! You know what I’m saying? PWG

[@allaneverett1470]

The Wizard Professor Alfred White killing on those bass pedals

[@msknits]

@allen everett I came up around music like this! My daddy would say that Hammond talkin! Now I know who it is! Thanks for that

[@paulgreen6921]

One of the great classics from the premier classic gospel choir. “All I want from Him is a little more grace!” May I just add “Up in here?” PWG

[@paulgreen9792]

This choir was really a skillful group. Their unique sound and sincerity distinguished them for all time. Absolutely peerless! Did I mention those kickin’ musicians? PWG

[@CelestialChoir]

Listen to the organ, piano, drums and tambourines....the organ keeps the bass part in the pedals, and the piano does many interesting runs throughout the song! And those HIGH SOPRANOS! You can CLEARLY understand the soloist and choir...If only we would get back to this music in our Black churches! This music carried our families and congregations through rough times--a little more grace! You never want this song to end--thank You, God, for giving our people these songs of perseverance! HEH!

[@Ma1nguy]

Yes real pianos, acoustic grand pianos Which a lot of Black churches have gotten rid of to be replaced by electronic keyboards yuck, as an accomplished pianist I've played on keyboards and prefer a "REAL PIANO" made of wood and the wool hammers and the resonance of the sounds on those spruce sound boards.

[@keepingitrealandtruthful.5081]

The late professor Alfred White on the organ and the Butch Haywood on the piano. Two legendary musicians.

[@kevseb66]

I remember being a little kid & my mom playing this on our old record player.

[@EzraBufford]

I Miss this sound!!!

[@dcharleston1]

My cousin Beatrice Jefferson (RIP) used to tear up this song and the church with it back in the day when I was growing up in N.N at the St. John Church of God in Christ.

[@trentonsimon3599]

I am from the Carribbean and first time hearing it and loving it, keep playing it over and over

[@benjamincarter1884]

Great for you. Keep on discovering new songs, listening, and enjoying

[@Ma1nguy]

I miss this type of gospel music

[@jerryjones4451]

Lord this takes me back SOUL Seeker !!

[@ernestanderson7092]

Such Fond Memories!! Singing this song as a member of the Young Adult Choir, Deliverance Evangelistic Church, Philadelphia, PA. Circa 1972....🙏

[@62chucky]

YES!!!!!!!!!!!! I been needing this one!! Thanks for posting.

[@catherineezzell-elliott9792]

Just a little more grace

[@CelestialChoir]

Hyacinthb--thanks for the tip! I believe she's singing "Only Your love must guide me, My Savior I'm trying to please!" Many of our black gospel choral songs were arrangements of others' lyrics, in which our lead singers often improvised freely, adding their own lyrics "on-the-spot" as they were inspired by the Holy Ghost. I saw/heard that often in my home church....

[@rochellarounds2243]

Memories! Thanks for posting!

[@juliannmulligan3142]

Thank you, I've been looking for A little more grace for a long time

[@icelady107]

+Juliann Mulligan You're welcome!!!

[@electrastjohn5496]

GOD IS AWESOME. UNDER SPIRITUAL ATTACK. THIS CAME TO MIND. WAS A TEENAGER. THANKZ GOD FOR RENEWED STRENGTH LOVE YOU ALWAYS

[@greater378]

what a blessing

[@KevinMoore225]

Charity Dell: Oh, in all of my striving, my Savior I'm trying to please! :)

[@CelestialChoir]

hotpapa225 Thanks so much, hotpapa225! Maybe you can get the lyrics at 2:28--2:44....I've listened a hundred times, but still can't get them...

[@juliankennedy3482]

Can someone please send me the lyrics to this song please? Thx and be blessed!!!

[@benjamincarter1884]

Hello Julian. One website is allgospellyrics. Com

[@CelestialChoir]

Can this album still be bought somewhere? Was this ever transferred to CD?

[@CelestialChoir]

Sister Icelady107--Do you know what the soloist is saying at this point in the text: "I know the road to Heaven is not a flowery bed of ease; _______________________must guide me, My Savior I'm trying to please!" Thanks for your help!

[@Ma1nguy]

"all in all in my striving my Savior I'm trying to see.... satan's not going to leave me alone to serve God as I should, That's why I'm looking for the grace He gives just like He said He Would."

[@barnabasduberry6407]

@@Ma1nguy Only in all my striving