[1] In the issue dated February 17, 1968, Billboard published a review of the album, saying, "The darling of the country music field has produced another beautiful religious LP.

Her understanding and perception on "Who Says God Is Dead" is convincing.

"[3] Cashbox published a review in the February 10, 1968 issue that said, "Consistently riding high as country's champion gal disk seller, Loretta Lynn offers another collection of inspirational tunes done up with her inimitable styling.

Country 'soul' is the keynote in this set as Loretta combines hymn-like spirituals ("I Believe") with rousing gospel numbers ("He's Got the Whole World in His Hands"), all of which adds up to one heck of a catalog piece.

Recording sessions for the album began on June 28, 1967, at Bradley's Barn studio in Mount Juliet, Tennessee.