Minute with Marlin Ep #6 - I Can Hardly Wait

About this episode

Marlin reflects on the beloved hymn 'I’ll Fly Away' and its significance in his life.

In 1929, at the very beginning of the Great Depression, a man named Albert Brumley sat down in the northwest corner of Arkansas and wrote a song called “I’ll Fly Away.” It wasn’t published until 1932, but that simple hymn has since become the most recorded gospel song in history. Brumley went on to write over 800 songs, yet “I’ll Fly Away” remains one of the most beloved of all time. Marlin shares that it is easily one of his top one or two favorite hymns. When his time comes to fly home, he’s asked his wife to make sure one thing happens at his funeral. These short, heartfelt Minutes with Marlin deliver quick moments of wisdom, faith, humility, and encouragement—perfect for busy homestead days when we need a gentle reminder of what really matters. Learn more about Plain Values at https://plainvalues.com

People in this episode

Host: Marlin

Topics covered

• hymns
• faith
• encouragement
• Great Depression
• gospel music

Keywords

• Albert Brumley
• I’ll Fly Away
• hymn
• Great Depression
• gospel song
• faith
• funeral

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: I’ll Fly Away

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