FREEDOM ROAD - Len Magee

THIS UPLOAD IS A TRIBUTE TO LEN MAGEE. In the eighties, as a young Christian, Len's music had helped me grow in my spiritual life. His songs are like good sermons, his lyrics are testimonies of God's peace, love,joy and power, enriching to the listener, empowering and encouraging. The following is adapted from his official website, written by his very own sister:
Len Magee, Christian singer and song writer,lives on the Gold Coast of Australia, where he and his wife, Heather, pastor a small fellowship. Although Len produced most of his music between 1973 and 1981, many people have still not forgotten the impact his ministry had on their spiritual lives. His music became well known in Christian circles around the English speaking world. God took a suicidal, hippy drug addict and turned him into a man who lives to preach the Gospel. The seven year old child sent from his home and family to the other side of the world where he was raised in an institution, became, through the grace of God, a minister, teacher and pastor, as well as a loving husband and father. The deep pain and great joys of Len's life resonate through the words of his songs, which are still quoted today; but more importantly, his honesty allows God's Spirit to communicate deep truths to the listener. His is the kind of music that is easy to listen to and impossible to forget. Whilst it will warm the hearts of those of us old enough to remember it from the first time around, the discerning younger listeners will also find it engaging. (Adapted - Lesley R Wells)
Freedom Road
1 Freedom Road was calling me and all my friends
The sun and the breeze upon your face
But I find that Freedom Road ain't got no end
Just lots of souls not going any place
So I'm leaving on the nine forty-five
I hope that train is gonna be on time
Then I guess I'll have to try and hitch a ride
My dreams have gone, the weather's not so fine
Chorus
Freedom Road, oh heavy load
And there's such an awful price to pay
So I'm telling you my friend
This road has got no end
It's lead me and so many folk astray
So I'm turning back to find some other way
2 It's been said that all that glitters is not gold
And my friends spoke of gaining inner wealth
But when I was tired and hungry, freezing cold
I found that I was running from myself
So I'm leaving on the nine forty-five
I just can't wait to get up on that train
I think of home, my bed so warm and dry
I'm getting tired of standing in the rain
Chorus
3 A man gave me a Bible yesterday
I sat right down and read it on the road
I got peace in finding Jesus is the Way
And somewhere back I left my heavy load
So I'm leaving on the nine forty-five
And I ain't coming back no more
I've discovered that Jesus is alive
And He's the one my soul's been looking for
Chorus
Freedom Road, oh heavy load
And there's such an awful price to pay
So I'm telling you my friend
This road has got no end
It's lead me and so many fold astray
But I'm glad I found that Jesus is the Way

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  • @Walkingpop
    @Walkingpop10 ай бұрын

    Len's music was the first Christian music I purchased. It wasn't until the 2000s that I finally purchased all his albums from Len's website. A few years later & the website was closed down. I thank God I was able to purchase all the albums. I play them regularly & allow the music to minister God's truth & love to my soul & spirit.

  • @JeremyHope

    @JeremyHope

    10 ай бұрын

    Hi, Doug (Walkingpop.) Thank you for your comment. You are blest to be able to purchase all of his albums. I first heard Len's songs as a teenager in my church. For years, his music ministered to me. He visited my country, but I did not have the chance to see him perform live. As the years passed, his music was no longer available in the shops. With the advance of the internet, I finally found his website. Using the old cassettes I have, I started sharing his songs on KZread which had just started. As you can see, this video clip which I made is already 15 years old. A church member wished to buy one of Len's albums so I sent her the link to Len's website. However, she told me she could not afford it. I wrote to Len's sister who was managing the said website. She replied and gave me the album free of charge. I am really grateful for that. Len's wife also contacted me concerning prayer for her family. By the way, I wonder if you are aware that Len is pastoring in Goldcoast, Australia. His sermons are on KZread. www.youtube.com/@graceministriesgoldcoast9340 Here's a new an improved version of "Freedom Road." I have no professional training in making video. Everything is self-taught and learnt through trial and error. kzread.info/dash/bejne/h4Scu7OSepuWkag.html Thank you for watching and commenting.

  • @chrispearsons3823
    @chrispearsons38236 жыл бұрын

    My husband,and I were teenagers in the early seventies,Len was never off the record player,my husband went home to his saviour recently after many years of ill health,on our most desperate days we would sit together listening to the words minister to us,now I am doing the same,today's youth would be blessed listening to the truths he sings. Thank you Chris Uk

  • @JeremyHope

    @JeremyHope

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Chris. May God's presence be with you.

  • @angelapersaudmaloney6505
    @angelapersaudmaloney65053 жыл бұрын

    Len Magee songs never grow it is truly a blessing and so refreshing to listen to i first heard his music when I was a teenager now i can really say God is so so amazing I am so blessed by this beautiful music , God Bless you🤗

  • @JeremyHope

    @JeremyHope

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Angela. God bless you too. It has been more than 10 years since I started sharing Gospel songs on KZread. Some KZread users have criticized me for using images that are not inconsistent with the lyrics. I have updated and improved the slideshows and re-uploaded many songs. Please check them out. All these are self-taught. I learnt by trial and error. Thank you for your encouragement.

  • @JeremyHope

    @JeremyHope

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dear Angela, please check this out: kzread.info/dash/bejne/h4Scu7OSepuWkag.html

  • @destiny91879
    @destiny91879Ай бұрын

    Who is listening 2024❤

  • @JeremyHope

    @JeremyHope

    24 күн бұрын

    ❤️❤️‍🔥💌🫰🫶🤟🙏🛐✌️🕊️ Always listening... let God speak to our hearts. His voice is the first in the morning on awakening and the last at night before entering sleep.

  • @GurmitSinghJassal
    @GurmitSinghJassal10 жыл бұрын

    I first saw him Malaysia 1982 speaking in Youth Rally in town call Klang, in a community hall call Dewan Hamza. In this rally at the age of 13, I have gave my life to Jesus after his preaching and this year I am turning 45 years and celebrating 25 year of God''s faithfulness as a Christian minister. PTL God bless Len Magee....

  • @lihiong
    @lihiong16 жыл бұрын

    God bless Len Magee and Jeremy too. Thanks for introducing me to this wonderful singer. Love his voice and the song is just what I like. A bit Western and Country but much better.Thanks Jeremy for this. Eddie

  • @katie8732

    @katie8732

    7 жыл бұрын

    Gingin Oh

  • @isaac81w
    @isaac81w11 жыл бұрын

    Such a blessing...I've heard these songs years back through my dad when he used to listen to these songs...Listening again to these songs brings back the memories and it really revives the spirit...Thanx a lot.

  • @chickencrown66
    @chickencrown6616 жыл бұрын

    Never heard this song before so much appreciated...Lens music had touched me many years ago when I was maybe 9-10 yrs old, he visited our church and my family bought 2 albums which I have played and sung (in my head) and helped me to cope with my life experiences. Remembering the truth which Len sung in his songs helped me to find my way back to Jesus. Thanks Len for helping me to find the ONLY way to true life and complete freedom...Im still travelling along the narrow way. Top tune man

  • @Adudakenwo
    @Adudakenwo10 жыл бұрын

    Len Magee's music has been a source of spiritual uplifting since the late 1970s when I first heard this particular LP from Philip and Valerie Laver in Mombasa, Kenya and it has remained so todate.

  • @CanaanOptical2024
    @CanaanOptical202411 жыл бұрын

    Hi, there Isaac, thank you for taking time to comment. Do pray for Len who is a pastor now in Australia, his wife, Heather and their son. He is a superstar to many of us, but he is also a child of God who faces challenges each day like us. May God's hand and blessing be upon them.

  • @joycecolegate1933

    @joycecolegate1933

    4 жыл бұрын

    Amen...

  • @vikishikhu3071
    @vikishikhu30715 жыл бұрын

    Since1986 I've loved his songs. Still refreshing Dr Ahokhe Shikhu

  • @JeremyHope

    @JeremyHope

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Yes, indeed, it's a very meaningful song and Len really was sharing from his heart when he wrote and sang this.

  • @JeremyHope
    @JeremyHope15 жыл бұрын

    Hi, Bob, really that long ago? I accept Jesus as my Saviour in 1980 and I grew up spiritually listening to the encouragement from his songs! Glad to know you! I don't "know" that many Gospel Singers! Welcome! And thanks for the encouragement!

  • @tumu2000
    @tumu200015 жыл бұрын

    so much great christian music out there Len Magee is an all time favorite Maru,New Zealand

  • @royginn8992
    @royginn89925 жыл бұрын

    Still enjoying Len Magee after first hearing him in the early 1970's

  • @JeremyHope

    @JeremyHope

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Roy. I guess this response to your comment is not too late since we are talking about the seventies! It's as if time stands still? Or is it passing by too fast? God bless you bro.

  • @BobReeves01
    @BobReeves0115 жыл бұрын

    Hearing this song again has brought back many memories. I first heard Len at the Royal Albert Hall Easter Saturday 1973 (74?) Elim rally singing 'Is it nothing to you' I spent a few years belting out his songs as a gospel singer in Luton. I have just be given permission to use some of his songs on a new album to be recorded next year.. Thank you so much for the upload keep them coming. It good to know Jesus is 'only a prayer away' Bob Reeves

  • @joycecolegate1933

    @joycecolegate1933

    4 жыл бұрын

    I too used to go to Easter meetings in RAHall... was in Elim church. Woolwich at the time.

  • @ChenYP94
    @ChenYP9412 жыл бұрын

    Hearing songs from Len Magee really brought back lots of memories. Haven't heard of this song for over 30 years. It was part of the sound track to my daily walk with Christ during my College life. His gentle voice and the lyrics really minister to my heart even until now......thanks, Jeremy.......indeed u have done a good job.....May God bless u richly....

  • @42moflo
    @42moflo7 жыл бұрын

    Great Song takes me back when len was in our home in Jersey Channel Islands

  • @JeremyHope

    @JeremyHope

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Mo Allaire. Pastor Len's songs are eternal because the lyrics hold the eternal truth of God's love and care the way we can experience them. You can listen to his sermons on the KZread Channel named "Grace Ministries Gold Coast."

  • @Paul90896
    @Paul9089614 жыл бұрын

    What an awesome experience after so many years of listening to Len that I just discovered this beautiful video...Praise the Lord...He reigns forever...

  • @markrogers7546
    @markrogers75465 жыл бұрын

    On of the first Christian cassettes I possessed back in the early 70s. Good to hear it again.

  • @JeremyHope

    @JeremyHope

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi, there, Mark, same here. I uploaded the songs from my museum of old cassettes. BTW, do you know that you can buy these songs from Len's website? They sound much better. God bless.

  • @mrsgwyllt
    @mrsgwyllt13 жыл бұрын

    Haven't heard this for years. No idea where I got the album from but it was part of the sound track to my teenage walk with the Lord. I really feel blessed to have found it here. Thank you -)

  • @JeremyHope
    @JeremyHope15 жыл бұрын

    Hi, there, skycaptain, I'm glad to hear from you! I was so blessed by Len Magee's songs, I had to do something about them.

  • @rondelhamilton6495
    @rondelhamilton64958 жыл бұрын

    freedom road this song has plenty meaning

  • @JeremyHope

    @JeremyHope

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the comments. Sorry for the late response. I've been away from KZread for a while... This is a beautiful song and one of my favourite songs by Pastor Len Magee. I have remade and uploaded some of Pastor Len Magee's old songs with better visuals and images that are more appropriate and in tune with the lyrics. Please check out my new uploads. You can visit Len's Website. I believe all Len's songs are available. lenmagee.com/ As for Pastor Len Magee' sermons, you can visit "Grace Ministries Gold Coast" on KZread.

  • @grahambounds1928
    @grahambounds19282 жыл бұрын

    Bless!

  • @JeremyHope

    @JeremyHope

    2 жыл бұрын

    God bless you, Graham. I uploaded an 'improved' edition recently. kzread.info/dash/bejne/h4Scu7OSepuWkag.html

  • @kristiandevoy
    @kristiandevoy2 жыл бұрын

    ❤️ lovely song

  • @JeremyHope

    @JeremyHope

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. It's an encouragement to read comments like yours. May God bless you too.

  • @JeremyHope
    @JeremyHope15 жыл бұрын

    Welcome. I'm glad you've found them again!

  • @joycecolegate1933
    @joycecolegate19335 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Len Magee such a blessing to hear your songs again... I've read your book too. I was in Elim church Woolwich when I first heard your songs... The Lord bless and keep you. My son is a Christian in Australia too.

  • @JeremyHope

    @JeremyHope

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi, there, Joyce, thanks for commenting. You can visit Len's website here. LEN'S OFFICIAL SITE: www.lenmagee.com/ God bless.

  • @weeweelegs
    @weeweelegs16 жыл бұрын

    good one , thank you

  • @coolnathan292
    @coolnathan29215 жыл бұрын

    Hi, really thank GOD for this post. Just a question Do you have his song "Noah's Ark" if you do please please upload it.

  • @JeremyHope
    @JeremyHope13 жыл бұрын

    @mrsgwyllt It was part of the sound track to my walk with God, too. Thank you for leaving this message. God bless you!

  • @JeremyHope
    @JeremyHope15 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! God bless you!

  • @SelChan9
    @SelChan914 жыл бұрын

    may god bless you to send this to my mom keep up the great work of making slide shows

  • @JeremyHope
    @JeremyHope15 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this. I have kept my cassettes until now and you would notice that the sound quality of most of the 22 Len Magee songs I uploaded isn't too good. Those were taken uploaded from the cassettes. Len is pastoring in Australia now. God bless us!

  • @savi3baby
    @savi3baby12 жыл бұрын

    Love it. Thanks.

  • @JeremyHope
    @JeremyHope16 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! That's good to know!

  • @shantit1269
    @shantit12697 жыл бұрын

    enjoy gospel music

  • @JeremyHope

    @JeremyHope

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you and sorry for the late response. Thank God for everything.

  • @CanaanOptical2024
    @CanaanOptical202416 жыл бұрын

    歌词,写在旁边(更多資訊)裏。谢谢观看!

  • @JeremyHope
    @JeremyHope13 жыл бұрын

    @UR2AwesomeGod Thank you for sharing this. I'm so blest to hear this testimony. Regards, Jeremy

  • @JeremyHope
    @JeremyHope12 жыл бұрын

    @ChenYP94 Welcome. Thank you for sharing. It's an encouragement to read comments like yours. May God bless you too. Jeremy

  • @JeremyReynalds
    @JeremyReynalds11 жыл бұрын

    Love it! Thanks for posting.

  • @JeremyHope
    @JeremyHope16 жыл бұрын

    THANK YOU for sharing! I'm glad you like it. :-))

  • @mkristofulani
    @mkristofulani8 жыл бұрын

    Awesome music!

  • @JeremyHope

    @JeremyHope

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the comments. Sorry for the late response. I've been away from KZread for a while... Praise the Lord for His mercies are new every morning. I have remade and uploaded some of Pastor Len Magee's old songs with better visuals and images that are more appropriate and in tune with the lyrics. Please check out my new uploads. You can visit Len's Website. I believe all Len's songs are available. lenmagee.com/ As for Pastor Len Magee' sermons, you can visit "Grace Ministries Gold Coast" on KZread.

  • @JeremyHope
    @JeremyHope14 жыл бұрын

    @SelChan9 God bless you, Selina! Thank you for the encouragement! Jeremy

  • @JeremyHope
    @JeremyHope14 жыл бұрын

    @Paul90896 Praise the Lord indeed! Thank you for your encouraging comment! Jeremy

  • @sarahvita2757
    @sarahvita27576 жыл бұрын

    @jeremyofgod: a few days ago I just typed in Len Magee here on youtube and I was so pleased to find all of these great songs back! Now, clickin' on >download I found the Lord in 1977, and Len Magee was one of my first Christian music artists, together with Bill & Gloria Gaither and others. Thanks again, Jeremy, for posting this!

  • @CanaanOptical2024

    @CanaanOptical2024

    6 жыл бұрын

    Dear Sarah, you are welcome. Thank you for taking time to comment. Len's songs meant a great deal to me in my years of growing up Spiritually in God's presence. His songs were released at about the time I came to Christ in the late 70's. I was unable to find those recordings in any Christian shops. I searched the internet and found his website. Downloading the worn-out cassettes I had into my computer, learning by trial and error and making really primitive video clips, I was the first one to upload Len's songs on youtube. I even managed to contact Len's wife. They have no intention of marketing his recordings as CDs. I am sure many people would respond positively if they do. The good Lord Most High bless you.

  • @sarahvita2757

    @sarahvita2757

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hi Jeremy - using your link, I looked up his website and found out that he also has a page/group on Facebook; so I went there and contacted someone who mentioned Len's wife as her sister-in-law, to ask her if she might help me in how to burn a CD. I admire your work - the sound is so "clean" and clear, I'm planning to download your uploads ;-) and then, soon as I get the know-how, I'll want to burn one or more CD's with Len's songs. I'm also planning to contact Len through his website, for which I'll just thank you once more. :-)

  • @sarahvita2757

    @sarahvita2757

    6 жыл бұрын

    I still have Len's songs on cassette and was planning to dig those up and listen to them again, but this is so much better!

  • @CanaanOptical2024

    @CanaanOptical2024

    6 жыл бұрын

    Sarah Vita I'm really glad you are blest. Being part of the reason for that is really an encouraging experience and a blessing too.

  • @JeremyHope

    @JeremyHope

    4 жыл бұрын

    I have since improved a little in making video clips and updated some of my uploads. Hope you like them. God bless. kzread.info/dash/bejne/anmV3NWBZ9e1eZc.html

  • @JeremyHope
    @JeremyHope12 жыл бұрын

    @savi3baby Thanks for commenting. God bless you! Jeremy

  • @JeremyHope
    @JeremyHope13 жыл бұрын

    @Lord192 Dear Friend, I'm sorry. These are all that I have, from cassettes I bought long ago when I was a student. Perhaps you can go to Len's official website and buy what you need. God bless you! Jeremy

  • @w818122
    @w81812216 жыл бұрын

    風景如畫如詩,可是歌詞朦朦朧朧,聽不懂

  • @paulyaxley3863
    @paulyaxley38633 жыл бұрын

    Hi Jeremy Can you upload The song God can't forget. The first line is Centuries of years have gone by the land we live in is so dry oh when will the Lord hear our cry God give us this or we die. Can the rivers forget how to run. Can a woman forget her own Son yes they can. But my God can't forget.

  • @JeremyHope

    @JeremyHope

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi,there, Paul。Let me look through my computer audio files. If I have it, I shall. Thanks and God bless. I've checked my computer. No, I don't have this song. Sorry. You can get it from Len Magee's website. lenmagee.com/music-shop/

  • @SelChan9
    @SelChan914 жыл бұрын

    @jeremyofgod can you please give me a link for my mommy though i mean so i can put it on her ipod

  • @JeremyHope
    @JeremyHope15 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your encouragement. I'm sorry I do not have that song. I do have a few besides those which I have uploaded. Just let me have your e-mail address by personal message and I can send them to you. God bless you!

  • @CanaanOptical2024
    @CanaanOptical202414 жыл бұрын

    @SelChan9 I'm not sure what you mean. I'm send you a message.