The Speer Family - PRAISE GOD, I'M A CHILD OF THE KING.wmv

Mom and Dad Speer with Ben and Brock. Ginger Smith on piano

[@brad349miller]

I'll tell you what. This couple raised some children who never had an ounce of pride or conceitfulness in them. They were the most sincere traveling singers you could find.

[@brianaylor8121]

I am glad these videos exist.

[@ChristinaMarieAngelicque-vc3nx]

IF THERE WERE A MORE BEAUTIFUL AND UNIQUE BASS SINGER IN SOUTHERN GOSPEL MUSIC 🎵🎶 THAN JACKSON BROCK SPEER, THEN, I DON'T KNOW THEM!

[@ChristinaMarieAngelicque-vc3nx]

HOW BEAUTIFUL AND INSIRING THIS FAMILY WAS, AND, STILL IS!

[@keithmuncy1670]

the first and best professional gospel music group. the singing Speers.

[@EnchiladaMan360]

Wow, Brock Speer is AMAZING! Such power and precision, both in singing the melody and the bass part.

[@tophatbill77]

Ginger married Wally Laxson...I'm not sure is she is still alive. This is one of my favorite songs...great harmony. I cant wait to sing with mom and dad Speer when I get to heaven

[@jordanbusby6231]

She is

[@kevinsmith617]

A man who Loves America. - I'm very proud an American in the Beautiful and peaceful United States and my God Bless The United States - KS

[@marlenemorgan7388]

WOKE UP SINGING THIS MORNING WITH SONG IN MY HEART ❤️ YES GOD HAS BEEN GOOD TO ME🙏🙂IT WAS LOVE THAT TOOK HIM TO THE CROSS

[@Bill-kg9ob]

Lovely

[@sondrasmith2691]

Amen!

[@jessecarley2544]

Father please continue to be blessed

[@wvob6752]

Mom Speer was a wonderful singer.

[@randylovell6887]

Never get tired of hearing this song❤.

[@PreservingMemories2]

I can proudly say that they are native Alabamians. Double Springs, AL in Winston County. God Bless you as well. We are blessed to have these wonderful videos to bless each day.

[@danpiano1]

Great song written by legendary Texan, Cindy Walker.

[@wvob6752]

We were gospel singers and one of my favorite songs to sing when I was about 12 in the 60's.

[@marionhudson4477]

Beautiful song

[@christinamiller9680]

If we truly call ourselves Christians, we are all children of the King!

[@mouse6502]

Thank You Father

[@kencrook1108]

Praise God that this old tape has been preserved!

[@lukestamper9334]

Brock Speer passed away in the late 90's. Brock's wife, Faye Ihrig Speer died in 2015. Mary Tom died in 2014 and Rosa Nell is still alive as I write this (2016). Ben Speer is still going although he was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's. The piano player in this video, Ginger Laxson is still alive and is musical director at her local church alongside her husband.

[@keithmuncy1670]

Luke Stamper Ben is now sadly deceased. may he sing with his momma brother and daddy forever this beautiful song praise God I'm a child of the King. rest in peace dear brother. your work is over and your eternity of peace joy and love has just begun. for to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord Jesus Christ.

[@jean7774]

Bless the memories and be thankful for these lovely recordings.

[@ChristinaMarieAngelicque-vc3nx]

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL FAMILY GROUP!

[@jimmckay6396]

I saw them live performing at a Church in Belleville.

[@mackae1]

You realize other people can see what channels you're subscribed to?

[@kmc112081]

Iam bound for that city blessed song.

[@AdmiralTMoya]

One of the best Gospel groups ever.

[@PreservingMemories2]

Agreed

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

I agree. Heard them sing many times at Davis Creek Church of the Nazarene in Charleston West Virginia.

[@yanrenthunglotha5581]

👍🏾

[@elijahsanders7157]

This is real music. I love it.

[@shanetaylour8900]

I love this! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@buckellard]

This is awesome!

[@Roteafanai]

Brock speer was such a wonderful singer

[@compton1808]

So wonderful! Thank you for sharing this.

[@PreservingMemories2]

Yes, younger brother Ben Spear is alive. He is about 83 now. You can see him as the music arranger on Bill Gaither videos. Ginger Smith playing the piano is still alive. She married a minister. Dad Spear wrote so many wonderful songs. They have always been my favorite singing family. I take pride in the fact that they are from Double Springs, AL.

[@jonathanoliver2111]

Ben Spear passed away on April 17, 2017

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

Edwin Miolen thanks for the posting of the Speer Family, they sang at my home church, Davis Creek Church of the Nazarene, IN Charleston, WV

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

Jonathan Oliver Ben had a unique voice, he's Praising GOD. No need for faith, his faith is now sight.

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

Speer Family heritage is from the Church of the Nazarene. I saw them sing several times at Davis Creek Church of the Nazarene, in Charleston,WV

[@Gamolmann]

I heard Brock years after this was made on the Gaither videos and he was just as good as he was here.

[@happygospel]

As far as i know both Mary Tom and Rose Nell are still living, tho last time i saw Mary Tom she was in a wheelchair. God bless this faithful family.

[@johnthompson932]

Love it!

[@randylovell6887]

Not any gospel music like that anymore. PRAISE THE LORD.

[@PreservingMemories2]

Thanks much. They are such aa great blessing.

[@PreservingMemories2]

You are so right and a great man too. Thanks for viewing and commenting.

[@gomezgudjonsson]

1. Time has made a change since my childhood days; Many of my friends have gone away, Some I never more in this life will see Time has made a change in me. Chorus: Time has made a change in the old home place; Time has made a change in each smiling face, And I know my friends can plainly see Time has made a change in me. 2. In my childhood days, I was well and strong I could climb the hillside all day long, I am not today what I used to be Time has made a change in me. 3. When I reach my home in that land somewhere, With my friends who wait to meet me over there, Free from pain and care I'll forever be, Time has made a change in me.

[@GodsFavoriteBassPlyr]

+gomezgudjonsson Great Song!

[@kelseycowell3575]

Love this!! Puts me in such a good mood!

[@barbaraboney6393]

Absoutely lovely

[@frlouiegoad4087]

2016 'time is short.

[@p1nakitto]

Amen

[@mkc19971]

Your very welcome, and yes they are i listen to em everyday they make me glad to be a Christian god bless yall(:

[@ChristinaMarieAngelicque-vc3nx]

AS IF 2023, ALL OF THE ORIGINAL SPEER FAMILY HAVE PASSED AWAY: BEN IN APRIL OF 2017, AND, ROSA NELL IN MAY OF 2017.

[@alceupadilha]

Wonderful! Great!

[@PreservingMemories2]

That is a question that I can no answer for sure. A friends says that she heard Ben say that "I am the only one left". But I have search the internet and I can't find conformation of the sister's passing. I will continue to search. Thanks for your interest. They are the best Gospel Music Family ever in my opinion.

[@joeykardos7602]

Was this old clip from the "Gospel Singing Jubilee"? And what year was it taped?

[@davidalzate3915]

I still sing the old time hymns give me the old time religion I don't want that new stuff, the new stuff isn't soul stirring they're more like flesh pleasing

[@PreservingMemories2]

I totally agree and thanks for your comment.

[@alceupadilha]

Linda canção!

[@PreservingMemories2]

Me too, thanks for viewing and thanks for your comment.

[@LeftiusMaximus]

To my knowledge both sisters are still alive. Rosa Nell is still playing piano at the Gospel Music Schools

[@PreservingMemories2]

I share your feelings. Thanks for your comment.

[@Christophersmith0711]

Yes, Rosa Nell is almost 90. She still drives and teaches in the Alabama School of Gospel Music. Rosie is doing well. Mary Tom is still here with us as well.

[@jessemat7553]

Now they all dead :(

[@PreservingMemories2]

I prayer that you are right. that indeed would be good news.

[@Johnnralph]

Rip : Rosa Nell Speer (22 September 1922 - May 16 2017) Last surviving member of The Speer Family and Ben Speer ( 26 June 1930 - April 7 2017)

[@PreservingMemories2]

Thanks much for the update.

[@chuckmillhuff1680]

I really knew the SPEER's and they really knew me. They define the words kind love.

[@kristabrewer9363]

This is the first time I've ever seen Ben and Brock's parents! (Now be honest, if you didn't know that was Brock singing, how many of you would have recognized him)? And that's BEN?! I wouldn've recognized him even les

[@danamanasco7442]

I would’ve but only because I’m a southern gospel fan of many years and have seen pictures of them from their younger years

[@PreservingMemories2]

Thanks much for the info.

[@jacobkoury4522]

Classic old hymn. Love the bass part. I play and sing bass. Are Mary Tom and Rose Nell still alive? I know Brock passed in 1999. His wife is still living. Are the sisters still alive?

[@nathanaellee8356]

Boy this was recorded in the late 40’s or early 50’s

[@j.r.5130]

I think 1948.

[@elizabethp3348]

50’s

[@vitormrmr]

Or 60s

[@servanyegin7033]

2019????

[@usmc-veteran73-77]

Listening tonight 4 October 2019, Charleston,West Virginia.

[@mkc19971]

From what i heard both of the sisters are alive and the reason of Mary Tom being in a wheelchair is because she was in a car accident and she broke her hip god bless.(:

[@robertschultz6922]

What year was this from?

[@mkc19971]

Can someone please tell me if ginger smith is still alive i have the same style as she does when i play the piano i ould really like to know if she is... God bless (:

[@jacobkoury4522]

Right. And Brock passed away in 1999. his wife is still living. Are the sisters Mary Tom and Rose Nell still alive?

[@brandosadventure]

Beautiful song