It Is No Secret (What God Can Do) is a Southern Gospel song composed by Stuart Carl Hamblen in the 1950s.[1]
A version was also recorded by Jo Stafford for her 1954 album Garden of Prayer.
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Presley recorded his version in Radio Recorders Studio 1, Hollywood, on January 19, 1957.[2] It was released on Elvis Christmas Album (RCA Victor LOC 1035) in November 1957.[3] The producer was Steve Sholes.[2]
"When Hamblin quit drinking thanks to Billy Graham he began to lose favor with Hollywood. He was ultimately fired by the radio station when he refused to accept a beer company as a sponsor. Hard times were upon him. During his struggle, John Wayne took him aside and told him all your troubles started when you 'got religion' and asked if it was worth it all. Hamblen answered simply, "Yes". Then he said, "You liked your booze so much. Don't you ever miss it?" And the answer was, "No". John then said, "I don't understand how you could give it up so easily.' And Hamblen response was, 'It's no big secret. All things are possible with God.' To this John said, 'That's a catchy phrase. You should write a song about it.'"
Certain details of the above account, including the misspelling of Hamblen's name, are contested.