In the Garden

Brad Paisley

About In the Garden

"In the Garden" (sometimes rendered by its first line "I Come to the Garden Alone" is a gospel song written by American songwriter C. Austin Miles (1868–1946), a former pharmacist who served as editor and manager at Hall-Mack publishers for 37 years. According to Miles' great-granddaughter, the song was written "in a cold, dreary and leaky basement in Pitman, New Jersey that didn't even have a window in it let alone a view of a garden." The song was first published in 1912 and popularized during the Billy Sunday evangelistic campaigns of the early twentieth century by two members of his staff, Homer Rodeheaver and Virginia Asher. Roy Rogers and Dale Evans recorded the song with vocal quartet and orchestra on March 3, 1950. Tennessee Ernie Ford performed the song on his 1956 platinum album Hymns. A June 18, 1958 recording by Perry Como was part of his album When You Come to the End of the Day. Rosemary Clooney included it on her 1959 MGM Records album Hymns from the Heart. It is also used in juxtaposition to "Blue Tail Fly" near the beginning of the Merchant Ivory film The Ballad of the Sad Cafe. The book of poetry Tea by D. A. Powell also refers to the song. Doris Day recorded the song on her 1962 album You'll Never Walk Alone. Elvis Presley recorded the song on his gospel album How Great Thou Art (1967). Willie Nelson recorded the song on his 1976 gospel album The Troublemaker. Glen Campbell recorded the song on his 1989 gospel album Favorite Hymns. The gospel song is sung in the closing scene of the film Places in the Heart (1984) and by Ronee Blakley in the Robert Altman film Nashville (1975). Brad Paisley recorded a cover of the song on his debut album Who Needs Pictures (1999). 


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I come to the garden alone
While the dew is still on the roses
And the voice I hear falling on my ear
The son of God discloses 

[Chorus]
And He walks with me
And He talks with me
And He tells me I am His own
And the joy we share as we tarry there
None other has ever known

He speaks and the sound of His voice
Is so sweet that the birds hush their singing
And the melody that He gave to me
Within my heart is ringing

[Chorus]

And the joy we share as we tarry there
None other has ever known

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Brad Paisley

Brad Douglas Paisley (born October 28, 1972) is an American singer-songwriter and musician. His style crosses between traditional country music and Southern rock, and his songs are frequently laced with humor and pop culture references. more »

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Song Description
"In the Garden" is a popular gospel song that has been covered by numerous artists including Brad Paisley, Glen Campbell, and Perry Como.
Composer Information
The song was originally written by Charles Austin Miles in 1912, a pharmacist by trade who was inspired to write the song from reading the Bible.
Brad Paisley Version
Brad Paisley's rendition of "In the Garden" is featured in his album "Play" which is primarily filled with instrumental songs. - Paisley, a renowned country music artist, gives the gospel song a distinct country flavor in his version, showcasing his guitar skills.
Glen Campbell Version
Glen Campbell, a country-pop crossover star from the '60s, also recorded his rendition of "In the Garden"." - Campbell's version can be found on his 1989 gospel album "Favorite Hymns."
Perry Como Version
Perry Como, a popular American singer, and television personality, covered "In the Garden" and it was included on his album "I Believe." - Como is known for his smooth and easy-listening style which is evident in his recording of this hymn.
Musical Recognitions
Though originally considered a hymn, "In the Garden" has gained recognition in the secular world through these various renditions, showing its cross-genre appeal.
Inspirational Impact
"In the Garden" has touched the hearts of many over the decades, with its meaningful lyrics about finding peace and solace through a personal relationship with God.
Ethereal Nature
The song's poetic lyrics describe a tranquil garden setting where the narrator feels a sense of connection with God. The peaceful imagery it evokes is one of the reasons why it has remained a popular choice for artists to cover.

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