Next Sunday when you’re sitting in church and the Preacher asks everyone to bow their heads in silent prayer and the only sounds you hear are muffled coughs and fussy children being escorted to the foyer and your phone ringing because you forgot to turn it off before the service started won’t you be glad that it’s quietly singing “Nearer My God To Thee.”
My name is Eldred Ferguson.
The purpose my music is to venerate the simple country church. A church like N. Holtville Friend’s, where neighbors and friends gather at the end of the week for spiritual inspiration and fellowship.
N. Holtville Friends Church was the first Church I attended as a child. My Grandparents, (Eldred and Gladys) were among the Church founders. I had the opportunity to return recently for the 100th anniversary. It was this experience that inspired me to record this series of inspirational hymns.
While I have performed with groups ranging from church youth choirs to opera companies my memories of standing with the congregation and singing from the hymnal are my most cherished.
The simple beauty of the close harmonies and inspirational lyrics seem to come straight from God.. Maybe they do.
I hope to recreate that simple beauty. I also hope you are inspired each time you listen.
Thank You.
Love, Eldred
