What If I Stumble? Explained

What If I Stumble?
Type:single
Artist:DC Talk
Album:Jesus Freak
Released:1996
Recorded:1995
Genre:Contemporary Christian music, Christian alternative rock
Length:5:06
Label:ForeFront/Virgin
Producer:Toby McKeehan, Mark Heimermann
Prev Title:Between You and Me
Prev Year:1996
Next Title:Like It, Love It, Need It
Next Year:1996

"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.[1]

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."[2] [3] [4]

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.[5] A live version of "What If I Stumble?" was included on the 1997 live release Welcome to the Freak Show.[6]

Cover versions

On the DC Talk tribute album, Freaked!, Sarah Kelly recorded a cover of "What If I Stumble?"[7]

Personnel

References

Notes and References

  1. Web site: dc Talk, "Jesus Freak" Review . 2010-07-23 . Jesus Freak Hideout . Jeremy Gibson . 2002-02-06.
  2. Web site: The Ragamuffin Legacy . Ben. Simpson . Relevant Magazine . April 16, 2013 . December 21, 2018 .
  3. Web site: The Ragamuffin Legacy. 16 April 2013.
  4. Web site: 'Ragamuffin Gospel' Author Brennan Manning Dies . Yoars . Marcus . Charisma News . April 13, 2013 . December 21, 2018 .
  5. Web site: [{{Allmusic|class=album|id=r507340|pure_url=yes}} (((Intermission: The Greatest Hits > Overview))) ]. . 2010-07-22 . Steven Losey.
  6. Web site: [{{Allmusic|class=album|id=r310777|pure_url=yes}} (((Welcome to the Freak Show > Overview))) ]. . 2010-07-22 . Rodney Batdorf.
  7. Web site: Freaked! A Gotee Tribute to dc Talk's "Jesus Freak" . Jesus Freak Hideout . John DiBiase . 2010-07-20.
  8. Jesus Freak. Jesus Freak (album). DC Talk. 1995. liner. ForeFront Records/Virgin Records. California, United States.