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TELL ME THE STORY
The Authorised Biography of George Beverly Shea
by Paul Davis

In the World of Christian Music, George Beverly Shea is unique,
a legend among his peers and admirers alike.
No other gospel music performer has advanced the evangelism cause
so progressively or sacrificially throughout the globe for so long!
Today's thriving, world-wide public-acceptance of the musical genre
is a living legacy of his dedicated, enthusiastic,
ground-breaking vision, persevering hard-work and success!
He commenced his singing ministry in the mid Thirties in the era of musical celebrities like
Al Jolson, Judy Garland, Bing Crosby, Fred Astaire, Gene Autry and Louis Armstrong.
Unlike them, the celebrated name of ‘George Beverly Shea’ as a live performer
still continues into the Third Millennium.
Well-loved and respected, he enjoys well-deserved acclaim,
and will always be remembered for his classic songs
such as 'How Great Thou Art', 'The Wonder Of It All',
'Great Is Thy Faithfulness', 'I'd Rather Have Jesus' and many more.
As well as appreciating his fine musical talents,
the public has truly warmed to the Tall Canadian Gentleman that he is!
This inspiring story reads, amazingly at times, as if it were fiction.
It is a human tale full of passionate and heart-warming sentiment.

FOREWORD FROM FRANKLIN GRAHAM :
My father, Billy Graham, is known for a phrase, “The Bible says.” And the Bible says that “a threefold cord is not quickly broken” (Ecclesiastes 4:12b NKJV).
In the early beginnings of my father’s global ministry, the Lord gave him a rare gift—a team of godly men who traveled with him and ministered by his side. George Beverly Shea and Cliff Barrows were especially equipped to strengthen my father’s vision to win lost souls for Jesus Christ. Along with others, this band of brothers traveled together across the nation and around the world with a singular focus—to fulfill their calling to “go into all the world and preach the Gospel” (Mark 16:15b NKJV).
One of the great testimonies for Jesus Christ has been the longevity of this trio of men who have prayed together, preached together, and praised the Lord for bringing them together to serve the Lord longer than any other evangelistic team.
In this book, “Gospel Music Times,” its author Paul Davis shines a rare spotlight on George Beverly Shea, a common man in his own eyes but endowed with an uncommon gift of seeing his life as a vessel for the Lord’s use. There are not many people today who reach their one hundredth birthday with the vigor manifested in this unique Christian gentleman I have always addressed as “Uncle Bev.”
Paul Davis has captured Bev Shea’s talent, humor, commitment and outlook on life that describes one of God’s true servants. In these pages you will get more than a glimpse into the depth of a man that believed God’s Word would open the hearts to searching souls and provide comfort and bring peace through the wonderful gift of music.
In over sixty years of ministry together my father often said that the Lord used Bev’s message in song to prepare the hearts of those in the audience and set the tone for the Gospel message. There is no doubt that God orchestrated the paths of these two servants of the Lord to intersect. I thank the Lord for the remarkable witness and impact that George Beverly Shea has had for a century. May God continue to bless him and use his music to draw others to Christ as long as time lasts.
Franklin Graham
President & CEO
Billy Graham Evangelistic Association


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