WATCH this beautiful rendition of the gospel song “The Baptism Of Jesse Taylor” performed by Guy Penrod with the Gaither Vocal Band. This was recorded live at Gaither all men Homecoming Concert at Bon Secours Wellness Arena, Greenville, South Carolina sometime in 2018. Be blessed!

The Gaither Vocal Band was founded in the early ’80s by renowned Christian music leader Bill Gaither. GVB became one of America’s leading southern gospel vocal groups. While Bill Gaither remained the only original member of the ensemble, many well-regarded CCM/gospel singers have passed through the band’s ranks, including Russ Taff, Guy Penrod, Wes Hampton, Michael English, Mark Lowry, and David Phelps. Today, the Gaither Vocal Band roster is comprised of five power-packed voices, including Bill Gaither, Wes Hampton, Adam Crabb, Todd Suttles and Reggie Smith.

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The Baptism of Jesse Taylor Lyrics

Song by Gaither Vocal Band

Among the local taverns they’ll be
A slack in business
‘Cause Jesse’s drinkin’ came before the
Groceries and the rent
Among the local women they’ll be
A slack in cheatin’
‘Cause Jesse won’t be be steppin’ out again
They baptized Jesse Taylor in
Cedar Creek last Sunday
Jesus gained a soul and Satan
Lost a good right arm
They all cried “Hallelujah” as
Jesse’s head went under
‘Cause this time he went under for the Lord
The scars on Jesse’s knuckles were
More than just respected
The county courthouse records tell all
There is to tell
The pockets of the gamblers will
Soon miss Jesse’s money
And the black eye of the
Law will soon be well
They baptized Jesse Taylor in
Cedar Creek last Sunday
Jesus gained a soul and Satan
Lost a good right arm
They all cried “Hallelujah” as
Jesse’s head went under
‘Cause this time he went under for the Lord
From now on Nancy Taylor can
Proudly speak to neighbors
Tell how much Jesse took up with little Jim
Now Jimmy’s got a daddy and
Jesse’s got a family
And Franklin County’s got a lot more man
They baptized Jesse Taylor in
Cedar Creek last Sunday
Jesus gained a soul and Satan
Lost a good right arm
They all cried “Hallelujah” as
Jesse’s head went under
‘Cause this time he went under for the Lord

Source: LyricFind

Songwriters: Dallas Frazier / Sanger Shafer

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