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What If I Stumble?

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Wikipedia article




"'What If I Stumble?'" is a song by the American contemporary Christian music group DC Talk. Released in 1995, it was the third radio single from the group's fourth album, 'Jesus Freak'.

"What If I Stumble?" received many critical plaudits from Christian sources for its deep and introspective lyrics concerning the possibilities that personal weaknesses could bring shame to Christ.

Composition



The song features a vocal quote from Brennan Manning.

"The greatest single cause of atheism in the world today is Christians who acknowledge Jesus with their lips and then walk out the door and deny him by their lifestyle. That is what an unbelieving world simply finds unbelievable."

Release and acclaim



The song was released as the third single for 'Jesus Freak' in 1996 and received positive comments from Christian music critics.

"What If I Stumble?" was No. 1 for six weeks on Christian Radio.

Other releases



Various versions of "What If I Stumble?" have appeared on several DC Talk official releases, including the band's greatest hits album 'Intermission'. A live version of "What If I Stumble?" was included on the 1997 live release 'Welcome to the Freak Show'.

Cover versions



On the DC Talk tribute album, 'Freaked!', Sarah Kelly recorded a cover of "What If I Stumble?"

Personnel



*Toby McKeehan  vocals, production

*Michael Tait  vocals

*Kevin Max Smith  vocals

*John Painter  bass guitar

*Chris Rodriquez  guitar

*Jerry McPherson  mandolin

*John Painter  bass guitar, guitar, accordion

*Todd Collins  programming, cowbell, drums

*Shawn McWilliams  drums

*Todd Collins  percussion

*Mark Heimermann  production, vocal arrangement

Accolades



References



*Farias, Andree. 'Encyclopedia of American Gospel Music'. Routledge, 2005.

*Taff, Tori. '100 Greatest Songs in Christian Music'. Integrity, 2006.

Notes



Category:1996 singles

Category:DC Talk songs

Category:Songs written by TobyMac

Category:1995 songs

Category:ForeFront Records singles

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