The Bishops - A Rose Among the Thorns (Live)

[@keithbenj]

I love looking at the congregation/audience. You can see sincere appreciation for the singing. Some are pondering the words. Others are smiling and their eyes sparkle. George Younce makes no attempt to hide his appreciation. Gene MacDonald's face is lit up. That is appreciation for a lovely rendition of a great hymn. The message is timeless and interpreted in a warm way. Bless you and thank you

[@jamesverner2039]

Hi Keith1 You just took the very descriptive words of appreciation out of my mouth. Bless you!!!

[@jesselambert9222]

Greatest song ever written. But I never heard the 2nd album verse.

[@welshchristian]

There had to be a rose to live and die among the thorns. Praise God for that Rose.

[@user-gi6zp2by9e]

The quality of their performance is more than outstanding

[@glenden3194]

Agreed ❤

[@rubystaralways59]

What memories this song brings back for me. my mom. may she be resting in peace rocked this song...she played the guitar and sang this every sunday in chruch they begged her to sing this song. with us being so young...time she was done singing this...everyone was crying. screaming. talking in tongue. scared us..How i wish i had her singing this on tape or something...

[@philipmalakar1952]

the Bishops , oh my...moved my heart.

[@Preciousbecks]

While strolling through the fields of time There are many things to see But nature is the greatest sight That there could ever be The greatest of them all to me Is how the world was formed And why the roses have to live Each day among the thorns One day among the world of thorns a rose began to grow It was the greatest gift of God this world will ever know It was the will of God to show that since the world was formed There had to be a rose to live And die among the thorns Along the road to Jericho A man was left to die There like a petal from a rose Two men had passed Him by A neighbor and a friend came by And saw His life was scorned With love he took good care of Him A rose among the thorns One day among the world of thorns a rose began to grow It was the greatest gift of God this world will ever know It was the will of God to show that since the world was formed There had to be a rose to live And die among the thorns Two thousand years will soon be gone Since God looked down in love There in the town of Bethlehem A rose began to bud It lived to bloom until one day Was crushed with awful frown And then with love from God above Was moved to higher ground One day among a world of thorns a rose began to grow It was the greatest gift of God this world will ever know It was the gift of God to show that since the world was formed There had to be a rose to live And die among the thorns There had to be a rose to live And die among the thorns

[@prabhuvs5381]

Thank you

[@jimcox7955]

Now that is HARMONY AT ITS BEST

[@SparkYtheRippeR]

The Bishops are family, my dad (Jr Williams) played guitar, bass, and banjo for them for years, and my great grandfather is the writer of the song. Love to all who enjoy/ appreciate this tune.

[@timothyfreeman97]

in nomine patris, Amen.

[@paulat6622]

+Timothy Freeman this is a beautiful song

[@timothyfreeman97]

+paula shepherd truly....

[@oliviangaihte7301]

There had to be a rose to live and die among the thorns..... So true...

[@newtishee6747]

SparkYtheRippeR

[@ElijahOlouwa]

Am the rose living among the thorns And one day I'll grow beyond measure

[@melaniehefner1098]

Thank you, Gaithers for these videos. This like no other time, we need this message in music.

[@dougwilliams5474]

Great voices and great song. My eyes tear up unbelievably every time I hear them sing ROSE AMONG THE THORNS.

[@dannywatson5058]

That was so beautiful thank you for posting that Linda God loves you.

[@tsholofelokok3420]

Devine, a gift we will never know indeed, Devine

[@renetwiggybass8979]

Praise God from whom all blessings flow !!

[@rosettaberry3898]

The Bishops rendition of this song was great ! ( but ) the wording of the song itself , was amazing !

[@apollomulondo3071]

This selection so perfect and Thank God for Gaither Band. I am blessed by your music and I have learnt a lot from you.

[@janalldaffer2913]

Thank God Again For Writers And Musicions Like Bill And Gloria Gaither And The Bishops So Old Folks Like Me Can Express Our Witness, Talents And Love For God And Jesus.

[@191roach]

Wish we had guys like this in Australia, amazing!

[@repentobeyjesus9187]

Praise Jesus! Beautiful spirit filled singing!

[@zviskovic9394]

Song of Solomon 2:1-2"I am the rose of Sharon, The lily of the valleys." "Like a lily among the thorns, So is my darling among the maidens."

[@jeanmitchell8]

I love to hear these people sing, i believe that they are anointed of GOD,💗💞

[@jessiewhite4205]

Beautiful song. God bless you all. Good harmony. God blessed you with a beautiful talent. Keep it up. Love the song.

[@tammyleederwhitaker649]

Thank you, Jesus 🌹 27 🌹

[@zirlynfair]

Outstanding blend

[@gps1tech]

This is one of great song wrote, the Bishops do such great job on it :))))

[@dgraphx4959]

I love this song

[@sherriecrouch4043]

Rose among the things!Beatiuful!

[@eddiedeleon2425]

CROWN of THORNS ... footprints in the sand carries us all uphead high ... many kingdoms here wear crown of precious stones but the owner of this world wear thorns ... sometimes this pandemic era called CORONA VIRUS ... reflections ... meaningfull

[@eddiedeleon2425]

ONE FLEW OVER COOCO'S NEST JACK NICHOLSON Comparative LITERATURE Aileen COURSE in UNIVERSITY of THE PHILIPPINES ABE ABE Professor AKO STUDENT too JOKER FACE Harvard and YALE CUBAO RIZAL COMELEC CHAIRMAN in SICKBED TANDANG SORA QUEZON CITY

[@eddiedeleon2425]

two bishop pawn moves of BETENG Manuguit TONDO MANILA more than half century ago ELIZABETH TESCO Lambretta TRICYCLE me reserve na tire ako DRIVER MAERSK LINE que LITO PUTO SICAT ano TWIN ENGINE di ko nakita LOGO CLASSMATE ROLANDO ano que HAPON YAMAHA TWIN ENGINE puro TWIN SISID MARINO eh

[@dougwilliams5474]

Is this an old song? It’s only been recently that I heard it, and these guys are the only ones. That’s a great song.

[@dougwilliams5474]

That is one powerful song!!!!

[@annarmstrong4389]

The most beautiful song and 4 handsome Godly men sang it.

[@Chocomare]

Love The Bishops!

[@DougWilliams-mk5ir]

I’m not happy about Kenny Bishop’s coming out of the closet. I’m perplexed about how that would happen. But that Rose among the thorns is more than enough and more than able to call him back to himself.

[@tammyleederwhitaker649]

Thank you Jesus 🌹

[@bruteweellit]

There has to be a rose to live and die among the thorns.

[@bettyspearns8341]

Beautiful! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@devoncordova9015]

Love this song! !

[@williamshamilimojr3162]

Just amazing.

[@dorissimpson3719]

Awesome

[@claudiafrost3020]

Love this

[@DougWilliams-mk5ir]

The Bishops anymore.

[@diugsmith9777]

Bless Praise Father Son Holy Spirit Mother Mary Israel Jerusalem You Yours Churches Ministries Nations Leaders States People Economies Finances We Plead The Blood 🩸 Of The LAMB Thank You Amen 🙏.

[@jesib7526]

There had to be a rose to die.. 3 days and it bloomed again.

[@glenden3194]

Can somebody help with the lyrics? So touching 😢❤

[@joylinedzomba955]

amen

[@phyllispaulsmith9680]

Can someone tell me who the folks are in the front row at 2:15? I listen to this a lot and always wonder - don't remember seeing them in other vides. Thanks!

[@thoneyomoboye350]

Published on March 4, 2017

[@dianabrown4663]

2019.any Kenyan listening to this???

[@FvTimoh]

Am here listening dear

[@euginiaatieno3616]

Am here...

[@dougwilliams5474]

Who’s the lady who’s shown during the second chorus, at “….it was the will of God to show…..” ?

[@GospelRevivalTrain]

Naomi Sego

[@phyllispaulsmith9680]

Can anyone tell me who are the three folks on the front row at 2:18 are. I think I should know them, but I can't pin it down in this old head! Thanks.

[@grembar2863]

I can't yield names but I do know that , that congregation is a gathering of singers , musicians , preachers , from a number of different groups . It is a blessing to see them together in the Lord's name ....

[@phyllispaulsmith9680]

My comment below - actually it's at about 2:13 and following.

[@brenth2794]

Looks like Tony Greene on the left, probably his wife Taranda (she looks SO different in every video that I couldn't swear to it, but since she's got her arm around his..), and I don't know the third individual.

[@FvTimoh]

Someone to get me the words please...

[@DougWilliams-mk5ir]

It’s a hard shame that high tenor, Kenny Bishop, in the burgundy bow tie and singer of the third verse, turned his back on God and decided to live his life in homosexuality. Other than that, I love the song. I just can’t listen to it by

[@sesameetsel]

Toute ma famille est "PROTESTANTE", et je suis le seul " CATOLIQUE" par accident. Les chants religieux catholiques sont médiocres, faibles "mélodiquement, harmoniquement et rythmiquement" à comparer aux CHANTS PROTESTANTS. Les CATHOLIQUES mis à part le "CHANT GREGORIEN", sont faibles musicalement parlant aux PROTESTANTS.

[@grembar2863]

It is written in Song 2:1,2..." I am the Rose of Sharon , the Lily of the valley . Exo 3:7,8 , The Lord said , I have surely seen the affliction of my people...and have heard their cry...for I know their sorrows. AND , am come down to deliver them . ...A Rose Began To Bud Luke 1:30-35 , declares to a virgin She shall give birth to the son of GOD... ...There Had To Be A Rose... John 1:1,3,14 In the begining was the WORD ...and the WORD was made flesh...full of grace and truth... ...Each Day Among The Thorns... Isa 1:18 Come now let us reason together , says the Lord . John 15:9,10 As the Father loved me , so have I loved you ; continue you in my love... Why The Roses Have To Live , Each Day Among The Thorns... John 18:14 Now Caiaphas was he , who gave counsel to the Jews , that it was expedient that one man should die for the people... ...There Had T Be A Rose To Live , And Die Among The Thorns... This is what that song inspires in my soul . The Glory Of The Lord Shall Prevail

[@tlcforeveryoung3821]

The lady with the lipstick needs to wash it off