FAR FROM FAITH #1: Chapter One, Issue One

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However, it was during a time of deep despair that Goodson sat down at the piano of a friend and began to play the melody running through his mind. It was a way of underscoring the truth of Simeon’s confession that this baby Jesus was “a light for revelation to the Gentiles” and a light for glory to Israel.

Events have constantly unfolded in my life that have, at such a time as this, enabled me to put together a "testimonial journey of my life" and how in the midst of its trials and hardships, I made it by my faith and God's grace. Before This Far by Faith, he was the Producer/Director of the second episode of the Peabody Award- winning documentary series Africans in America. The message, that with confidence in the Lord’s help we can go forward and face whatever lies ahead continues to resonate to this day. I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.Those who place their trust in God and His Word find themselves shielded and guarded by His faithfulness and promises. Dorsey (1899-1993), Roberta Martin (1907-1969), Mahalia Jackson, James Cleveland (1931-1991), and others. His previous production credits include Blackside's Eyes on the Prize II, America's War on Poverty, Breakthrough: The Changing Face of Science; HBO's First Look, and ABC's long running sit-com series Coach. There are over 90 pages of Lynne Triplett’s fantastic artwork within the three issues of FAR FROM FAITH that make up Chapter One.

It now is included in recent mainline hymnals such as Chalice Hymnal (1995), Evangelical Lutheran Worship (2006), Glory to God (2013), and the bilingual hymnal Santo, Santo, Santo / Holy, Holy, Holy (2019). Goodson was one of the gospel artists that established Los Angeles as a center of gospel music in the African American tradition.

Needing to print thousands of copies to offset the lithographic print costs, A-J decided to head to Kickstarter to secure the funding needed for the first print run. It has inspired me to live in righteousness and guided me to be closer to GOD through Prayer and Faith. He moved to Chicago in 1955 to assume the position of minister of music at Fellowship Baptist Church. Complete recordings of the two musical settings for Holy Communion, along with additional psalms and songs, from This Far By Faith: An African American Resource for Worship that celebrates the abundant gifts of African American worship and song.