The Cockman Family was a new name to us here at the Southern Gospel Music Forum.  Their project they sent for review has 13 songs on it and they are a mix of the known songs and some new ones.

I always love songs about the Blood of Jesus and "Nothing But The Blood" is probably the best one ever written.  "Lily Of The Valley" is a song that reminds us that God is the lily in our valley.  "Thank You God For Your Blessings" is a great song that give praise to Jesus for the blessings He has given us!  "Old Time Religion" is a great old song and the Cockman Family has a great a cappella arrangement on the song.  The next song is about another of my favorite subjects.  "He Giveth More Grace" is an awesome song about God's Grace!

The next song picks up the pace as "My Rock" reminds us that Jesus is our Rock!  "My Name Is In The Book" is a another up tempo song that rejoices in the fact that, once we are saved, our name is written in the Lamb's Book of Life.  "One More Day" slows things down again and it is a beautiful song that encourages us to try to make it one more day toward that final reward in Heaven. 

"The Promise," written by John Cockman, Jr., is the next song.  The traditional song "Meeting In The Air" is next and since this is one of my favorite songs, I really enjoyed it!  "Jesus Keep Me Near The Cross" is another familiar hymn that is sung next.  The tempo picks up to a blinding spped on "Looking For A Place To Cross" but the song is a good one talking about looking for a place to get across that Jordan River!  The project winds up with a great performance on "Softly And Tenderly."

The Cockman Family appears to be very talented if we judge by this recording.  Their harmonies are strong and most of the songs on the project are very good lyrically and produced well.  My favorite songs from the project are "Meeting In the Air," "Thank You God For Your Blessings" and "Lily Of The Valley."  The project is a very enjoyable one that will bless you many times.  For more information on the Cockman Family, visit www.cockmanfamily.com.