God Shed His Grace - Songs Of Truth And Freedom

2012 patriotic release from the Christian music veteran. ''I was brought up to be a patriot. From the time I was old enough to think, I was grateful to be an American--to be born into this land of blessing. I knew that life, liberty and the freedom to worship God were not to be taken for granted, and that God Himself had given our forefathers the wisdom to delineate for us these rights that come from Him. It was deep in my heart, even as a child. And like so many Americans, the National Anthem or the flag could bring tears to my eyes. The first time I was old enough to vote, I voted for Ronald Reagan. He was inaugurated in the year I recorded my first album. The songs I've selected for this project were all written and recorded against the backdrop of the dramatic changes in society and government that have continued to unfold from 1980 until the present. Some of these lyrics were directly inspired by current events. Others were much more personal at the time. But I have included these particular songs here, along with two favorite patriotic hymns, because I hope they will be heard in a new context for a new time..'' Twila / II Chronicles 7:14