The HARMONY FOUR, an a capella gospel quartet from Belle, West Virginia, is composed of two husband and wife Teams—Ron and Lill Miller and Allen and Pat Smith. Both couples are active members of the Belle Church of Christ where Ron and Allen serve as 2 of the 3 elders.
The quartet began singing together in 1975. Ron, the bass singer, is a retired Applications Support Manager for the Bureau of Employment programs for the State of West Virginia and Lill, the alto, is a secretary/receptionist for Walker Machinery. Allen, who sings tenor, is a retired schoolteacher and his wife Pat, the soprano, is secretary for the Belle church.
For ten years the quartet traveled throughout the country telling the gospel story in song. During this time they recorded eight albums and tapes, several of which are still available. The group had to disband in 1985 due to Allen’s throat problem.
In August, 1996, after much discussion and several practice sessions, the group decided it was time to try again, but this time on a very limited schedule. Let’s be realistic—twelve years does make a difference!
The lives of both families have been closely intertwined for 25 years because of our church work and singing. And we live across the street from each other.
RECORDINGS
O WHAT A HAPPY DAY (1975)
Side 1
Good News
Beyond The Setting Sun
Go Into The Field
You Can Depend On Him
Hard Trials Will Soon Be Over
Must I Go and Empty Handed
Side 2
One Day At A Time
Moses Was The Man
I Won’t Have to Worry
I’m Headed For The Promise Land
The Unseen Hand
Oh, What A Happy Day
LEAD ME TO THAT ROCK (1976)
Side 1
Wonderful
When I Walk On Streets Of Gold
Ten Thousand Angels
Lead Me To That Rock
Joshua
Give The World A Smile
Side 2
I Know I’ll Feel At Home
I Thank You, Lord
Jesus Is Mine
City Of Gold
Who
I’m His, He’s Mine
SING AND BE HAPPY (1977)
Side l
Sing And Be Happy
Just Beyond The Sunset Sky
Near To The Heart Of God
I’m Telling The World About His Love
I’ll Be Listening
He Bore It all
Side 2
I Heard The Saviour Calling
I’m Gonna See
Swing Down Chariot
How Great Thou Art
Just A Little Talk With Jesus
Our God, He Is Alive
LOOK ON THE BRIGHTER SIDE (1978)
Side 1
Look On The Brighter Side
Mansion Over The Hill Top
Woman At The Well
Camping Toward Canaan’s Land
Down On My Knees
Paradise Valley
Side 2
Hallelu
Rainbow Of Love
A Beautiful Prayer
Learning To Lean
He’s Everything To Me
I Know My Lord’s Gonna Lead Me Out
THE JOY OF HEAVEN (1979)
Side 1
The Joy of Heaven
All God’s Children Gonna Rise And Shine
Sweet Home of Love
I Came Here to Stay
Scars In The Hands Of Jesus
I’m Standing On The Solid Rock
Side 2
Heaven Came Down And Glory Filled My Soul
He’ll Pilot Me
Where The Roses Never Fade
Lord, Let Me Walk
He’ll Roll You Over The Tide
The Sweetest Song I Know
PRAISE GOD (1980)
Side 1
Heaven’s Echoes
The Sun’s Coming Up
On The Jericho Road
Each Step I Take
Psalm 100
I Stand Upon the Rock of Ages
Side 2
The Glory Special
Come Unto Me
Bring Him Your Talents
A Beautiful Life
The Old Rugged Cross
One Way Flight
HEAVEN BOUND (1982)
Side 1
The Gloryland Way
One More Voice
The End Of My Journey*
Excuses
The Seeker
I’m Gonna Keep On (Working)
Side 2
I’m In This Church
The Message Of Love**
It’s Gonna Rain
The New Song#
It Is Well With My Soul#
I’ll Live In Glory#
*Written by Lillian Miller
**Written by Allen Smith
#Sung by The Harmony Four and The Lovelights
LIFE GROWS SWEETER (1983)
Side 1
When I Reach the Other Side*
Life Grows Sweeter*
Trust In The Lord*
The Touch Of His Hand
At The Cross
Lord Of My Life**
Side 2
Jesus Is My Rock
Can You See Jesus
Come, Follow Me**
I’ve Gotta Mansion
There will Be Joy**
Step Into The Water
*Written by Lillian Miller
**Written by Allen Smith
THE LOVE OF GOD (2000)
When Morning Comes
The Love of God
Stroll Over Heaven
Boundless Love
Way Up In Gloryland
You’re Not Alone
Glory Road
Moving Up
I Love To Tell
Someone To Care
Heavenly Love
God On The Mountain
Enter In
Yes, I Know!