Says here this was 1987.
song list:
REJOICE (title track)
EASTER SONG (With Footnotes)
HEARTSTRINGS (Night Light)
TAKING THE EASY WAY OUT (Singer Sower)
SPIN YOUR LIGHT (Singer Sower)
MANSION BUILDER (title track)
NIGHTLIGHT (title track)
CONSIDER THE LILYS (Night Light)
JESUS WILL BE RIGHT BACK (Night Light)
BEWARE MY HEART (Singer Sower)
Probably in the ’70s
Matthew Ward was in a wonderful Christian group with his two sisters called “The 2nd Chapter of Acts,” which I listened to during my early Christian years in the ’70s.
The 2nd Chapter of Acts was a Jesus music and early contemporary Christian music group composed of sisters Annie Herring and Nelly Greisen and brother Matthew Ward. They began performing in 1973 and enjoyed their period of greatest success during the 1970s. The group disbanded in 1988.
They did a great live album with Barry McGuire that never gets any air time anymore. “Christian” music is now commercial and mostly spiritually dead. This needs to change.
My favorite song by Randy Stonehill is “China,” which also is never played on “Christian” radio.
Randy often tells how he helped Keith Green write this song he and Matthew Ward sing here:
Most modern Bible versions cut off the second part of Romans 8:1, which is in Michael’s song here, and in the more reliable, Syrian, Textus Receptus Greek text that the KJV and some other translations like the NKJV and WEB are based on.
The NIV and most other popular versions rely on the Egyptian manuscripts, which were likely intentionally altered, as my links below the video demonstrate. The shortened version has become the #1 OSAS (“once saved, always saved”) greatest hit: “There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus” — which is a complete misinterpretation of what Paul says in four different ways in 8:1-17 (see below).
This song is the unaltered real deal, what the text is really saying:
“There is therefore now *no condemnation* to those who are IN CHRIST Jesus, who don’t WALK according to the flesh, but ACCORDING TO THE SPIRIT.”
Michael Fackerell sings this from Australia via Facebook, saying “Another new song with words taken from Romans 8:1”
UPDATE 11/10/19: Michael posted it on YouTube, apparently naming it this time:
This is the place of rest that Jesus and the writer of Hebrews talks about (chapter 4), when we surrender all, walking not according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit — surrendered — letting Him lead, and we follow — resting.
Mt. 11:28-30 “Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart; and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
Keith Green starting at 5:55: “If you’re here, sitting in front of what they call the ‘boob tube,’ and feel like you’re real empty inside. … Maybe you gave your life to Jesus…, but you haven’t been following Him with your whole heart. Talk to somebody and pray to receive Jesus. And if you once prayed to receive Him, then pray to commit your whole life to Him. … Let Jesus take over your life, and let Him be your Lord. He’s not your Savior unless He’s your Lord. … Call in and get right with Him. Because unless you’ve given Him your whole life He doesn’t want any of it unless you give Him the whole thing.”
In 1978, I had only been a Christian for about 3 years. Much Christian music was wonderful then, unlike today.
Now, it’s mostly “bless me Lord” or “God loves us no matter what” songs.
Keith tried to warn us.
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Bless me Lord, bless me Lord You know it’s all I ever hear
No one aches, no one hurts no one even sheds one tear
But He cries, He weeps, He bleeds and He cares for your needs
And you just lay back and keep soaking it in
Do you see, do you see all the people sinking down?
Don’t you care, don’t you care are you gonna let them drown?
How can you be so numb not to care if they come?
You close your eyes and pretend the job’s done
Don’t close your eyes, don’t pretend the job’s done
Interesting arrangement of my dad’s favorite hymn, which I sung at his memorial service.
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They took us off the airwaves
Banned from mtv
For taking our religion
A bit too seriously
They told us we were fascist
Cause we made it clear and plain
That the only trip to heaven
Is through a five letter name
When we use the J word
It drives the world insane
When we use the J word
There’s power in that name
When we use the J word
Let me tell you plain and simple
Let me leave you no doubt
I could never help you
By leaving Jesus out
You say this word’s offensive
To use it is a shame
But there’s no saving power
In any other name
Some say it as a blessing
Some say it as a curse
You can’t deny the power
Of this one supernatural word
Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Michael Been (1950-2010) passionately singing and playing fretless bass with a pick.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3yKxDvuumQ
Out-of-the-park AWESOME!!!!!!!!! 
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From yesterday. Wonderful at 2:50 when Laura enters in!
Laura with her husband, Jonas:
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WIy4rvNLk8
The only song I ever sang/played during a regular, Sunday service at Abbott Loop Christian Center, probably in ’83.
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China
by Randy Stonehill | from the 1981 album Equator
A billion hearts are beating
Far across the water
China…
And when the sun is shining
Their land is cloaked in darkness
China…
Silent eyes watching the western world
Guarded hearts hidden like precious pearls
Who can reach you, China
All the ancient wisdom
Passed down through the ages
China…
Still has left you thirsting
For something that can heal you
China…
Laboring under the crimson hand
Countless wheels turning at each command
Praying for you, China
Some recall the story
Told by distant strangers
China…
Whispered like a rumor
The King of Hearts is coming
China…
Hands of love knock at your mighty wall
All your tears Jesus has felt them fall
He’s calling to you, China
Praying for you, China
Who can reach you, China
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFZuKytasB8
Stunning and comforting!!!
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I’m alone, yet not alone.
God’s the light that will guide me home.
With His love and tenderness,
Leading through the wilderness,
And wherever I may roam,
I’m alone, yet not alone.
I will not be bent in fear.
He’s the refuge I know is near.
In His strength I find my own.
By His faithful mercies shown.
That so mighty is His shield
All His love is now revealed.
When my steps are lost.
And desperate for a guide,
I can feel his touch,
A soothing presence by my side.
Alone, yet not alone.
Not forsaken when on my own.
I can lean upon His arm,
And be lifted up from harm.
If I stumble, or if I’m thrown,
I’m alone, yet not alone.
When my steps are lost.
And desperate for a guide,
I can feel his touch,
A soothing presence by my side.
He has bound me with His love,
Watchful angels look from above.
Every evil can be braved,
For I know I will be saved.
Never frightened on my own,
I’m alone, yet not alone.
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Hymn – Alone yet Not Alone – Acapella Arrangement
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As part of a film project called Alone Yet Not Alone , based in 1755 and is about the devastating effect of the war between the European powers and Ohio Valley. I was contacted from a member of the team who was curious about how the Hymn would sound arranged completely acapella, and as soon as i heard it I had to make my own version. So I present to you my arrangement of Alone
Yet Not Alone.
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OUTSTANDING 3-min. song! Give it at least a minute to get going, please.
TOTAL PRAISE!!!!!!!
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Lord, I will lift mine eyes to the hills,
Knowing my help is coming from You.
Your peace, You give me in time of the storm.
You are the source of my strength.
You are the strength of my life.
I lift my hands in total praise to you.
Amen
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Hymn – Total Praise – Acapella Arrangement
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A gospel hymn arrangement with a slightly different vibe to it. I felt inspired by how powerful and emotional the hymn is.
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You are God
The only sovereign God
The only living God
Everlasting, ever loving, ever giving God
There is a name that I love to proclaim
Master, Savior, Jesus
No name compares to its awesome refrain
Jesus, we reverence your name with our praise
Jesus we reverence your name.
Your name is awesome and greatly exalted
Jesus, we reverence your name with our praise
Jesus we reverence your name!
Oh how I love Jesus
Let me tell you why I love Him
Because He first love me.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nqFQ9_HAes
Kurt Carr – Worship Medley – Acapella Arrangement
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Something a little bit different from the previous 5 videos.
Also there is no video for the Improvised vocals as they were done in a later stage.
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O Love that wilt not let me go,
I rest my weary soul in Thee;
I give Thee back the life I owe,
That in Thine ocean depths its flow
May richer, fuller be.
O Light that followest all my way,
I yield my flick’ring torch to Thee;
My heart restores its borrowed ray,
That in Thy sunshine’s glow its day
May brighter, fairer be.
O Joy that seekest me thro’ pain,
I cannot close my heart to Thee;
I trace the rainbow thro’ the rain,
And feel the promise is not vain
That morn shall tearless be.
O Cross that liftest up my head,
I dare not ask to fly from Thee;
I lay in dust life’s glory dead,
And from the ground there blossoms red,
Life that shall endless be.
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O Love That Will Not Let Me Go – Acapella Arrangement
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With this hymn I wanted to try a softer approach to the singing, as this is a jazzier arrangement of mine.
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How Great Thou Art – Acapella Arrangement
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About 3/4 years back I recorded this tune, and the feedback was amazing but I began to notice a trend in the comments section suggesting that I record this with better quality. So after 3 or so years I finally got the guts and the voice power to recreate this recording.
I hope you enjoy
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Lyrics:
O Lord my God, When I in awesome wonder,
Consider all the worlds Thy Hands have made;
I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder,
Thy power throughout the universe displayed.
When through the woods, and forest glades I wander,
And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees.
When I look down, from lofty mountain grandeur
And see the brook, and feel the gentle breeze.
Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art.
Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,
How great Thou art, How great Thou art.
Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart;
Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art
Thou my best Thought, by day or by night,
Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light.
Be Thou my Wisdom, and Thou my true Word;
I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord;
Thou my great Father, I Thy true son;
Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one.
Riches I heed not, nor man’s empty gain,
Thou mine Inheritance, now and always:
Thou and Thou only, first in my heart,
High King of Heaven, my Treasure Thou art.
High King of Heaven, my victory won,
May I reach Heaven’s joys, O bright Heaven’s Sun!
Heart of my own heart, whatever befall,
Still be my Vision, O Ruler of all.
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Be Thou My Vision Hymn – Acapella Arrangement
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A reworking of a beautiful hymn that I had done in 6 parts. Upon reworking it I found that 4 parts suited it better.
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I need Thee every hour, most gracious Lord;
No tender voice like Thine can peace afford.
I need Thee every hour, stay Thou nearby;
Temptations lose their power when Thou art nigh.
I need Thee every hour, in joy or pain;
Come quickly and abide, or life is in vain.
I need Thee every hour, most Holy One;
O make me Thine indeed, Thou blessèd Son.
I need Thee, O I need Thee;
Every hour I need Thee;
O bless me now, my Savior,
I come to Thee.
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I Need Thee O I Need Thee – Acapella Arrangement
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As my previous Hymn arrangement “It Is Well With My Soul” went down so well, I decided to do another choral style arrangement.
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Lyrics:
I need Thee every hour, most gracious Lord;
No tender voice like Thine can peace afford.
I need Thee every hour, stay Thou nearby;
Temptations lose their power when Thou art nigh.
I need Thee every hour, in joy or pain;
Come quickly and abide, or life is in vain.
I need Thee every hour, most Holy One;
O make me Thine indeed, Thou blessèd Son.
I need Thee, O I need Thee;
Every hour I need Thee;
O bless me now, my Savior,
I come to Thee.
!!!!!!!WoW!!!!!!! Sam sings 6 & 8-part harmony starting at 50 second mark!
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love one another, hearts we praise His holy name.‘ONE’ with each other in Him WILL HAPPEN “that the world will know” – Jesus prayer for us in John 17!
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Then I go to my brother
And I say brother help me please
But he winds up knockin’ me
Back down on my knees
But I know a change is gonna come, oh yes it will
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Sam Cooke – A Change is Gonna Come – Acapella arrangement!
My humble arrangement of a classic song from the mid 60’s.
It beautifully touches on the race issues within those times and with that I hope that my interpretation does not take away from it’s original intent.
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Lyrics:
I was born by the river in a little tent
Oh and just like the river I’ve been running ev’r since
It’s been a long time, a long time coming
But I know a change gonna come, oh yes it will
It’s been too hard living, but I’m afraid to die
‘Cause I don’t know what’s up there, beyond the sky
It’s been a long, a long time coming
But I know a change gonna come, oh yes it will
I go to the movie and I go downtown
Somebody keep tellin’ me don’t hang around
It’s been a long, a long time coming
But I know a change gonna come, oh yes it will
Then I go to my brother
And I say brother help me please
But he winds up knockin’ me
Back down on my knees,
There have been times that I thought I couldn’t last for long
But now I think I’m able to carry on
It’s been a long, a long time coming
But I know a change is gonna come, oh yes it will
Down to the River to Pray Hymn/Spiritual – Acapella Arrangement
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Inspired by the amazing version that features on the O Brother Where Art Thou soundtrack.
This lead was very humbling as Alison Krauss’s voice is unmatchable in its delivery, hopefully I did it justice.
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Lyrics:
As I went down in the river to pray
Studying about that good old way
And who shall wear the starry crown
Good Lord, show me the way.
O sisters/brothers, let’s go down,
Let’s go down, come on down
O sisters, let’s go down
Down in the river to pray
As I went down in the river to pray
Studying about that good old way
And who shall wear the robe and crown
Good Lord, show me the way.
O mothers/fathers, let’s go down
Let’s go down, come on down
Come on, brothers, let’s go down
Down in the river to pray
O sinners lets go down
Down to the river to pray
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpMLj5Mmcx0
Oh What A Time – Acapella Arrangement!
As sung by The Breath of Life Quartet and The Gaither Vocal band, form taken from the Gaither version.
I arranged and recorded this years ago but never actually did anything with it. However after rediscovering it I re-sung some of the vocals and added tambourine and now it’s good to go!
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Lyrics:
Oh my Lord what a time
Oh my Lord what a time
From this old world we’ll flee
To live eternally
Oh my Lord what a time
In that fair land
There will be no more night
No sun or moon
For the Lamb of God is light
It’s good to know
That He’s prepared the way
To a bright and endless day
From this old world (from this old world we’ll flee)
Gonna live (to live eternally)
With Christ (with Christ our blessed Lord)
In a home (in the heavenly high)
We’ll shout (we’ll shout)
And sing (and sing)
We’ll walk (we’ll walk)
And talk (and talk)
We’ll shout (we’ll shout)
And sing (and sing)
We’ll walk (we’ll walk)
And talk (and talk)
We’ll shout (we’ll shout)
And praise His name
Everyday (every day will be the same)
Oh my Lord
My burden bearer
My help in trouble
My joy in sorrow
My light in darkness
My sword and shield
Glad About It – Acapella Gospel! – Featuring Vade, Fiona and Natalie Donkor
A classic track by Gerald Scott & Co. Also covered by amazing artists such as The Walls Group and Zacardi Cortez.
I’m proud to announce that everyone in the video is from the UK, I have met every one of these folks in person and they have been nothing but a joy to work with. I’ve always wanted to do a project of this level and thanks to my good friend Philip for recording Vade and putting me contact with the Donkor Sisters, we were able to pull this off!
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Lyrics:
I feel your spirit moving in me X4
Makes me love my enemies
Makes me love me friends
Won’t let me be ashamed
I’ve been born again! X2
I’m glad I got Jesus living in me X4
Soothes my doubts
Calms all my fears
Gives me what I need
Wipes away all my tears X2
Notice the directions he’s facing, and how he flips it!
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Hymn – Holy Holy Holy – Acapella Arrangement!
Happy New Year everyone!
Here’s my arrangement of Holy Holy Holy, hope you like it!
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Lyrics:
Holy, holy, holy
Lord God almighty
Early in the morning my song shall rise to thee
Holy. holy, holy
Merciful and mighty
God in three persons, blessed Trinity
Holy, holy, holy
All the saints adore Thee
Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea
All the cherubim and seraphim are falling down before Thee
Which wert and art and evermore shalt be
Holy, holy, holy
Lord God almighty
All Thy works shall praise Thy name in earth and sky and sea
Holy, holy, holy
Merciful and mighty
God in three persons, blessed Trinity
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