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This song was one of the first songs that Q ever performed and it was recorded for our first album. A long-time concert favorite, this song really showcased the talents of the individual members of the group. This is also my "most-covered" song, having been recorded and performed by other groups such as The Ambassadors, Good News, and Durant.


One night, during the sessions for “A Special Occasion”, we all gathered around one microphone in the studio and recorded this track in one take. It was intended as a demo, but I actually like this version better than the one we put on the album. It really demonstrates the excitement and intensity that Q performed with at the time. When Jen and Jon hit the high notes in the chorus after the second verse, I still get chills!

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Chorus: Oh how great is my reward
that I'll receive from Christ on high!
How magnificent is your name!
I will praise it 'til I die!

How I long to be with my Lord
and stand by his side.
Now I see that Heaven's gates
are standing open wide!

Chorus

Oh I know that he will help me out
and show me all his love
and I'll one day be with my Lord
in Heaven above!

Chorus

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from Eric Gwin presents​.​.​. Songs from the Vault, released September 22, 2002
Words and Music by Eric Gwin.
All Sounds Vocally or Anatomically Produced.
Copyright (C) 1993 Clockwork Music BMI.

Lead Vocal: Eric G.

Previously unreleased. Original version from the album, "A Special Occasion" as recorded by Q in 1993.

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Eric Gwin Montgomery, Alabama

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ERIC GWIN is an A Cappella Songwriter and Multi-Vocalist. He has been writing, recording, producing, and performing a cappella music for over 30 years.

His music is all human sounds and all original (NO COVERS!).
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