I only saw Mr. Barrows in person once, at a 1981 Crusade meeting in Burlington, Vermont, but was blessed many times by his ministry of leadership (of those great Crusade choirs) and music. As a new Christian as a teen, in the late 1970s, I often listened to “Hour of Decision,” which would sign off […]
Continue reading →“Blessed assurance Jesus is mine; oh, what a foretaste of glory divine.” Now, Cliff Barrows knows the full glory. I grew up feeling that the entire Billy Graham team was family as we saw them in person several times and hardly ever missed a Crusade on TV. Thank you, Cliff Barrows, for your Christian example. […]
Continue reading →RIP Mr. Barrows. You are singing with the angels (especially George Beverly Shea). I had the privilege of seeing you on a Gaither video. You are a great man and you will be greatly missed. – Margery Obryant
Continue reading →One of my favorite memories of Cliff Barrows was his annual Cliff Barrows Sing at Wheaton College. I have a picture of him with my mother (now in Heaven). I can’t sing “Blessed Assurance” without thinking of his arrangement of that beloved hymn. His live comments always seemed so personal, like he was talking to […]
Continue reading →The things I remember most are his wonderful voice, his dedication to the ministry of the Lord and being a wonderful partner with Rev. Billy Graham. I will miss him. – Faye Scott
Continue reading →Cliff Barrows touched my life in a special way. In fact he touched thousands of lives as he was a true servant of the Lord and will be truly missed. – William Silver
Continue reading →What a gift it was to live during the same period of time as Cliff Barrrows and the Billy Graham team. I remember growing up sitting in front of our black and white TV listening to the sermon and music. In a time when public figures are picked apart for inappropriate behaviors, the Lord protected […]
Continue reading →Who can forget the summer of 1957? Cliff Barrows, Bev Shea, Billy Graham, “How Great Thou Art,” Madison Square Garden, Yankee Stadium, The Polo Grounds—powerful memories for a 10-year-old who grew up near New York City. – Paul Armerding
Continue reading →A great man of God who has served the Master for at least 68 years alongside of Billy Graham. He will be missed by many. Now in Heaven but more alive than ever! God bless his family and friends with the peace of Christ. – Hagan McClellan
Continue reading →As a 14-year-old boy in high school in NYC in 1957, I sang almost nightly during that summer at the Crusade meetings in Madison Square Garden and the two closing rallies in the Polo Grounds and Yankee Stadium. What a thrill to enjoy Cliff Barrows service after service. His joy, skill in choral directing, and […]
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