Moving and Uplifting ‘Victory In Jesus’ Performance

Take a step back in time and enjoy this moving and uplifting rendering of ‘Victory in Jesus’ by Mcferrin Missionary Baptist Church in Madison, Tennessee. We are so blessed by modern worship music; it is dynamic, powerful, and spirit-filled. However, it sure is nice to listen and sing to those old faithful hymns of years ago. Written in 1939 by Eugene Monroe Bartlett, ‘Victory in Jesus’ exclaims the promise of salvation and eternal life that we have in Jesus.

With the accompaniment of two guitarists and one pianist and the leadership of their choir director, a group of folks sing from the stage while congregants join in. The choir members range in age from senior citizens to teens. Some read lyrics from their hymnals; others don’t. Though the worship pastor seems to have a bit of a cough, we can hear that he has a great voice.

Isn’t it awesome that churches come in all sizes and shapes? If rousing and energetic worship music moves us closer to Christ, there are places that deliver. And, if old-school favorites touch our souls, there are buildings like Mcferrin Missionary Baptist Church still singing those comforting and timeless standards. Thankfully, we can enjoy both!

Sung beautifully by Mcferrin’s choir and members, here are a few lines from ‘Victory in Jesus:’

‘I heard about a mansion He has built for me in glory.
And I heard about the streets of gold beyond the crystal sea;
About the angels singing and the old redemption story,
And some sweet day I'll sing up there the song of victory.’

Born on December 24, 1885 in Waynesville, Missouri, Eugene Bartlett wrote in excess of 800 songs. ‘Victory in Jesus’ is his most widely known. The music teacher and songwriter opened schools and taught singing for over 20 years throughout Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Alabama, and Tennessee. One of the students he mentored along the way was Albert E. Brumley, writer of ‘I’ll Fly Away.’ What a wonderful legacy these two musicians left!