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Ralph Childs
"This is Ralph"

Album Notes from Ralph
A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM COGCAST:

We hope you have enjoyed listening to the music and the message from Ralph's album.  Ralph has recorded more music
than any other Church of God artist.  His story, and his music, are truly inspiring to us all.  I hope if you have a minute,
you will take the time to send Ralph an encouraging note, or send him an email (through Pastor Cain).  From the many
years pushing his wheelchair, he has suffered some severe ailments to both of his shoulders, now preventing him from
playing the music he loves.  Also, since losing his wife about a year ago, he has been somewhat discouraged and unable
to get out much from his home.  Any encouraging word from his brothers and sisters in our church family will surely help
lift his spirits, and help him know, he is not forgotten - not by us and not by God.  Thank you for taking the time and effort
to show you care.                                                               Ralph Childs
                                                  16 Reich Street
                                                  Trotwood, Ohio, 45426
Selection of the material for this album took a great deal of thought, prayer, and work.  In
concert, many have asked for the songs and also for the accordion music.  I decided to
let this album be "me."  This is very much like a live concert.  There are many others
behind the scenes, and to them I wish to express my deep gratitude.

A MEDLEY - This includes "Something Beautiful" and the personal testimony of Rev.
Loren Duffield.  As you hear the stirring words of Loren, the background music consists of
many of the choruses I often us in concert or as a prelude

BECAUSE HE LIVES - This selection expresses hope for tomorrow, "Because He Lives."

PLENTY OF TIME - We take so much for granted. We have our todays, we had our
yesterdays, and our tomorrows will surely be there.  But God could say, "You just ran out
of time."

HAD IT NOT BEEN - Have you ever given thought to how things would be, "Had it not
Been for Jesus?"

WHY ME - This was chosen because it is requested so often in concerts.  People truly
can relate with its message.

I am very glad God does not give us what we deserve. That time will come. Christ is the
only way provided for man to escape.  It is not God's will for any to be lost.  Each
individual makes that choice.

A MEDLEY - This is one I do with signs for my deaf friends.  "He Did it All for Me,"
"Between Two Thieves," and "He Was Nailed to a Cross for Me" are combined in a
medley that tells a story.  In concert, art work is used with the music to portray the story.

THE BEST THING THAT EVER HAPPENED TO ME - I wrote this one especially for this
album. Loren and I both share this thought. Sometimes we seem to have so much in life,
but unless that life includes Christ, we really have nothing.

DON'T LET ME STRAY TOO FAR FROM CALVARY - Many times we need a reminder of
the price Christ paid and who it was for.

HOW MUCH MORE - This is a rather new song, but tells a very beautiful story.

A MEDLEY - "Thanks to Calvary" and "He Touched Me" have been combined in this
medley. Many times I use both songs in a concert, or will use "He Touched Me" as an
invitation. That is how I wish it used here. I trust that if you do not know Him, you will
make that choice now.  Invite Him in.
More music albums by Ralph: "Our Great Savior"
                                       "On the Wings of a Dove"