Rader was one of the most powerful evangelistic preachers of the early 20th Century. He described himself as an ex-bellboy, ex-cowboy, ex-prospector, ex-football player, and ex-pugilist.
He was pastor of Moody Church in Chicago, Illinois (1915–21), and followed founder Albert Simpson as president of the Christian and Missionary Alliance (1920–23). He also founded the Chicago Gospel Tabernacle in 1922 and pastored it for 11 years.
Rader wrote many Gospel song lyrics and a few tunes, and was instrumental in founding of the Tabernacle Publishing Company.
Rader was a pioneer of Christian broadcasting, as well: In the early 1920’s, the beginning days of radio, station WBBM in Chicago, Illinois, closed every Sunday. Rader received… Go to person page >
Display Title: Only BelieveFirst Line: Only believe, only believeTune Title: ONLY BELIEVEAuthor: Paul RaderMeter: IrregularScripture: Mark 9:23Date: 1991
Display Title: Only BelieveFirst Line: Only believe, only believeTune Title: ONLY BELIEVEAuthor: Paul RaderMeter: Irregular meterDate: 2008Subject: Faith, Trust |
Display Title: Only BelieveFirst Line: Only believe, only believeTune Title: ONLY BELIEVEAuthor: Paul Rader, 1879-1938Meter: IrregularScripture: Mark 9:23; Mark 9:33Date: 2007Subject: Assurance | ; Comfort | ; Encopragement | ; Faithfulness | ; Hope | ; Service Music |
Display Title: Only BelieveFirst Line: Only believe, only believeTune Title: ONLY BELIEVEAuthor: Paul Rader, 1879-1938Meter: 8.10.8.10.Scripture: Matthew 17:20; Mark 11:23Date: 2011Subject: Choruses | ; God | Majesty and Power; Grace |
Display Title: Only BelieveFirst Line: Only believe, only believeTune Title: [Only believe, only believe]Author: Paul RaderDate: 1989Subject: Admonition | ; Assurance | ; Faith |
Display Title: Only BelieveFirst Line: Only believe, only believeTune Title: ONLY BELIEVEAuthor: Paul RaderMeter: Irregular meterDate: 1997Subject: Walking with God | Faith and Hope
Display Title: Only BelieveFirst Line: Only believe, only believeTune Title: ONLY BELIEVEAuthor: Paul RaderMeter: 8.10.8.10.Date: 1986Subject: Choruses | Scripture and Praise; Comfort and Encouragement | ; Faith and Hope |