To Honor "The Lady": "Special" lyrics

Note to Readers

The stories / posts you read below are submitted by fans of the McGruders to this website. If you've been influenced in any way by the life of Priscilla McGruder, we would love to have you tell us about it. Your story / submission will be posted here just like the rest of these . Please take a few minutes and share your story with other McGruder fans stopping by.

If you would like to submit a specific memory or would like to submit your own tribute to Priscilla that you would like to have posted on this site, please email that submission to "priscillatribute@gmail.com" Your contribution will be posted as soon as possible. As you can see, fan photos are VERY welcome.

There have been some requests for the lyrics to the song "Special," which Priscilla sang so well. This song was also included as part of her "Homegoing celebration."

The Glory, the Honor, the Majesty on High
Is so very special - can't be seen by mortal eye.
For eye's not seen, and ear's not heard what Jesus has prepared.
Something very special is waiting over there.

For God has gone to prepare a very special place.
One where sin cannot abound and It's never known disgrace.
Jasper walls and gates of pearl - shining 'round the throne.
We call it special, the special call it Home.

A land of milk and honey, transparent golden streets;
A special land that can't be walked by ordinary feet.
No more nights to hinder - just rejoicing 'round the throne.
A special robe upon my back, we'll sing a special song.

About Priscilla

Priscilla McGruder was the "First Lady" of the Southern Gospel group, The McGruders.

She was the beloved wife of the Rev. Carroll McGruder and the mother of three children: Eric, Shawnee, and Holly. It is reported that she has 6 grandchildren who adored her and lovingly referred to her as their "Nana."

Priscilla faithfully fought a battle of recurring cancer over the past few years. Her fight was finally won on April 29th. On this day, she was escorted from this life into the life she has sang passionately about for years.

She was a hero to me in the faith as well as many countless others. She along with her husband Carroll and their band have recorded many Gospel albums that have encouraged and inspired believers everywhere.

Her personality was one I'm sure that is coveted of many but was the direct result of hours and hours of prayer and dedicated study of the Word. I remember a concert I attended where Carroll spoke of a young lady who expressed her desire to become like Priscilla. His reply was, "when you're capable of spending the hours of prayer and dedication to spiritual matters as she does, then it may come." It was not a learned trait. It was a gift that came from personal sacrifice.....a sacrifice that few are willing to give.

About the Site

This site is dedicated to celebrating the life of Priscilla McGruder to the very fullest. I am not, nor is this site, connected in any way with the McGruders or with Zion Music Group. With saying that, I want it to be clear that I have the highest respect for Bro. Carroll McGruder and Kevin and Beverly McManus. The trio of names just mentioned have made Priscilla's success even greater than I'm sure she ever imagined.

So, in addition to the tributes that they've made, I wanted to take a little piece of the web, and express my gratitude to such a life as Priscilla's. I count myself at the top of the list of her biggest fans.

There will be the option to post a comment under many tributes, but I ask that if you comment, please write comments that are respectful. Anything less will be deleted. Once again, this site is solely for the expression of gratitude for the Life, the Love, and the Legacy of Priscilla McGruder.

Special Thanks

I would like to say a special thank you to Beverly McManus, first for being one of the kindest people I have had the privilege of communicating with. The pictures on this site, other than the fan photos, are used by permission from Beverly. Thank you, thank you , thank you! She had never met me, but was kind enough to be very prompt to respond to my emails. Beverly, I won't forget! Thanks again!

Secondly, tons of gratitude to two of my wonderful friends who have helped me tremendously in the making of this site .....Sony Elise and Brina Davis. Thanks you two!

To all of the writers, who have offered words of honor for one of my greatest heroes, I say thank you! This site would not exist, if it were not for you. Hopefully there will be plenty who follow you.

To Honor "The Lady"

Remembering Priscilla McGruder

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"Special" lyrics

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