Help Thou My Unbelief
Ray Price · The Honky Tonk Years (1950-1966) [Bear Family (Ger [1996]
The wond'rous gift that Jesus offers me
If I but lift my heart desirously
The only ways the venture of my face
To prove the miracle of his redeeming grace.
I stumble over such simplisity
Lord, I do believe help Thou my unbilief
Must I refuse the gift until I understand
It's mine the moment that I let him take my hand.
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Lord will, within my heart the will to obey
Break my stubborn will that stands in the way
I would know the miracle of sweet relief
Lord, I do believe, help Thou my unbilief.
(Lord I do believe, I do believe.)...
Help Thou My Unbelief
Ray Price stands as a defining figure in country music, renowned for his distinctive baritone and the development of the honky tonk sound. His extensive discography includes numerous classics that bridged traditional styles with emerging trends during the mid-twentieth century. Help Thou My Unbelief serves as a poignant example of his ability to interpret spiritual themes with emotional depth. The recording captures Price's signature vocal delivery, characterized by a slow, deliberate phrasing that allows the sentiment of the composition to resonate fully. This track aligns with his broader body of work from the 1950s and 1960s, a period where he established himself as a master of the genre. The song remains a testament to his enduring influence on country music and his capacity to convey profound feeling through simple, direct musical arrangements.