“Everybody Ought to Know” is a classic mid-20th-century gospel song and Christian chorus with deep roots in traditional evangelical and camp-meeting culture. The lyrics draw heavily from traditional biblical imagery and classic titles of Christ found throughout Christian hymnody.

Everybody ought to know
Everybody ought to know
Everybody ought to know
Who Jesus is.

He’s the lily of the valley
He’s the brightest morning star
He’s the fairest of ten thousand
Everybody ought to know.

Everybody ought to know
Everybody ought to know
Everybody ought to know
Who Jesus is.

On the cross He died for sinners
And His blood makes white as snow
Loving, living, coming Savior
He’s the One you ought to know.

The song “God Said It, I Believe It” is rooted in a widely known phrase of Christian faith and assurance: “God said it, I believe it, and that settles it.” While the exact origin of the aphorism dates back to early 20th-century camp meetings and Holiness-Pentecostal traditions, it evolved into a popular expression and lyrical concept across various genres of Christian music, most notably traditional Black gospel.

Patrick Riddick (a prominent contemporary gospel choir director and arranger) adapted and energized the song for modern choir workshops and church performances, leaning into the driving traditional Chicago-style vamps that build intense spiritual momentum.

Verse:

The Lord is everything to me, yeah,
He said He would my comfort be.
God said He would be right there,
my God is everywhere.

Chorus:

(God said it)God said it
(I believe it) I believe it
(God said it) God said it
(I believe it) I believe it
I’m gonna take Him at His word.

Bridge:

I am standing on the promises of Jesus,
I know He’ll never let me down;
(God said He would be right there),
(I’m so glad He’s everywhere).

Chorus

“Resting in the Lord” (often associated with the familiar refrain “I’m just resting in the Lord today”) is rooted in traditional church culture and timeless devotional themes of spiritual surrender, perseverance, and quiet trust.

The Scriptural Anchor: The song’s core concept flows directly from foundational biblical passages on peace and trust, most notably Psalm 37:7 (“Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for him”) and Matthew 11:28-29, where Jesus invites the weary to find rest for their souls.

Life’s a journey day by day
Filled with laughter and with pain
But I know that He is with me through it all
When with clouds my path is dim
Storms of doubt arise within
I find refuge in the shadow of the cross
I am calmly resting in the Lord
I am trusting fully in His Word
Oh, whatever life may bring
My resolve will always be
I am calmly resting in the Lord
Shall I yield to idle fear
Giving way to every tear
When the Lord Himself has brought me to this hour?
Peace be still, my weary soul
Find your strength in Christ alone
For the Savior holds me by His mighty power
I am calmly resting in the Lord
I am trusting fully in His Word
Oh, whatever life may bring
My resolve will always be
I am calmly resting in the Lord
And when all my strength shall fail
And I lie within the grave
I won’t fear for He has given me this promise
He will roll my stone away
I am calmly resting in the Lord
I am trusting fully in His Word
Oh, whatever life may bring
My resolve will always be
I am calmly resting in the Lord
I am calmly resting in the Lord

"Better Afterwhile" is a powerful contemporary gospel song written and recorded by renowned gospel artist and pastor Donnie McClurkin. Known for his deeply personal and transparent approach to ministry, McClurkin crafted this song as a message of resilience, pastoral comfort, and enduring hope for individuals walking through prolonged seasons of pain or hardship.

Anybody holding on to hope today?
Is there anybody holding on to faith?
Is anybody at the end of their rope?
It’s gonna be a brighter day

I want you to know
It’s gonna get better after a while

Is anybody holding on to hope?
Is anybody holding on to faith?
Is anybody at the end of their rope?
It’s gonna be a brighter day

It’s gonna get better after while

Through fear, you made it
Through tears, you paid it
By faith, you held on
You’ve been strong
Right through the storm

It’s gonna get better after while

Through fear, you made it
Through tears, you paid it
By faith, you held on
You’ve been strong
Right through the storm

It’s gonna get better after while