How Sweet The Sound... The lives of the Taylor family were deeply affected by the harsh conditions of plantation life in the rural south. They were not to be burdened by circumstances. Families were broken, battered and bruised. Lives and loves were lost. Yet, they believed God would enable them to endure every hardship. Humiliation and degradation was not enough to deter them from their faith. The Taylor family was a well respected family in the Church and community. Out of their own unselfish need to love and be loved, they reached out to others. When it was not always favorable, encouragement and hope was offered during tumultuous and stressful situations. Through determination and conviction they persevered and turned tragedy into triumph.