It is No Secret
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It is No secret is a Christian-country song composed by Carl Stuart Hamblen in 1950s.
[edit] Legend circulated via e-mail
"When Hamblin quit drinking thanks to Billy Graham he began to lose favor with Hollywood. He was ultimately fired by the radio station when he refused to accept a beer company as a sponsor. Hard times were upon him. During his struggle, John Wayne took him aside and told him all your troubles started when you 'got religion' and asked if it was worth it all. Hamblen answered simply, "Yes". Then he said, "You liked your booze so much. Don't you ever miss it?" And the answer was, "No". John then said, "I don't understand how you could give it up so easily.' And Hamblen response was, 'It's no big secret. All things are possible with God.' To this John said, 'That's a catchy phrase. You should write a song about it.'"
Certain details of the above account, including the misspelling of Hamblen's name, are contested.
[edit] Lyric
It is No Secret
The chimes of time
Ring out the news
Another day is through
Someone slipped and fell
Was that someone you?
You may have longed
For added strenght
Your courage to renew
Do not be disheartened
For I bring hope to you
It is no secret
What God can do
What He's done for others
He'll do for you
With arms wide open
He'll pardon you
It is no secret
What God can do
There is no night
For in God's light
You'll never walk alone
Always feel at home
Whenever you may roam
There is no power
Can conquer you
While God is on your side
Just take Him
At His promise
Don't run away and hide
It is no secret
What God can do
What He's done for others
He'll do for you
With arms wide open
He'll pardon you
It is no secret
What God can do
It is no secret
What God can do
