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'If God be for us'
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Alan D. Strange
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Thanks, Heidi, for posting this.
This air meant a great deal to me in graduate school in VA. I felt quite alone--and opposed-- at the University in the stance that I had taken for the gospel. I would frequently listen to sacred music on Sabbath afternoons after lunch and fellowship with the saints. Handel's Messiah was a favorite and I'll never forget upon a particular audition of it how the Lord used this air to encourage me, particularly the line "who makes intercession for us." That was just what I needed to hear--that in my distress, I enjoyed not only a past or future exercise of Christ's priestly office, but a present one, in that He was then and there, and always is, interceding for me at the right hand of the Father. Joy flooded my downcast soul and I rejoiced then, and do now, in Christ's present intercessory work on my, on our, behalf.
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Alan
This air meant a great deal to me in graduate school in VA. I felt quite alone--and opposed-- at the University in the stance that I had taken for the gospel. I would frequently listen to sacred music on Sabbath afternoons after lunch and fellowship with the saints. Handel's Messiah was a favorite and I'll never forget upon a particular audition of it how the Lord used this air to encourage me, particularly the line "who makes intercession for us." That was just what I needed to hear--that in my distress, I enjoyed not only a past or future exercise of Christ's priestly office, but a present one, in that He was then and there, and always is, interceding for me at the right hand of the Father. Joy flooded my downcast soul and I rejoiced then, and do now, in Christ's present intercessory work on my, on our, behalf.
Peace,
Alan
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Thank you Dr. Strange. I will love this piece even more knowing the comfort it brought to another of Christ's own at such a time. I can well understand how much less alone we are in the realisation that Christ is *even now* interceding for us.
That is the phrase I especially noticed this morning, praying about some situations with dear friends. However anxious we feel -- even however little grace we may seem to have in a needy hour -- we are safely kept through our Saviour's present prayers. He won't lose us now. There is comfort in praying for one another, because He is praying.
That is the phrase I especially noticed this morning, praying about some situations with dear friends. However anxious we feel -- even however little grace we may seem to have in a needy hour -- we are safely kept through our Saviour's present prayers. He won't lose us now. There is comfort in praying for one another, because He is praying.
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This is one of my most favorite parts of the Messiah.
Venky, Shammi, and I listened to Handel's Messiah on the way up to and back from Kokomo, Indiana for the final session of Presbytery last Friday. What a blessed time of hearing and singing God's word sung to beautiful composition!
I was in Choir in High School and our Teacher had us perform the Messiah every year. I didn't understand a single thing about the piece till I became a Christian in 1981. I have always been so thankful Mr. Wise did this for us. It was grueling work but we learned it and sang it. I was first tenor. Mr. Wise Loved The Lord and us kids. I miss him.
This is one of my most favorite parts of the Messiah.
Venky, Shammi, and I listened to Handel's Messiah on the way up to and back from Kokomo, Indiana for the final session of Presbytery last Friday. What a blessed time of hearing and singing God's word sung to beautiful composition!
I was in Choir in High School and our Teacher had us perform the Messiah every year. I didn't understand a single thing about the piece till I became a Christian in 1981. I have always been so thankful Mr. Wise did this for us. It was grueling work but we learned it and sang it. I was first tenor. Mr. Wise Loved The Lord and us kids. I miss him.
a mere housewife
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Randy that is an encouraging testimony that God's word does not come back to Him void, even though it doesn't seem to have immediate effect . I'm sure your teacher would have loved to hear you singing the Messiah with your friends in the car.
I can't sing much at all, I'm afraid. Like reading aloud, it wears me out too quickly. I wonder if I will be able to sing in heaven or if I will be able to sit somewhere quietly and full of delight (as I like to do now) hearing God's people sing about Him, sharing a little bit of His joy even in the imperfect voices whose praise He paid to hear with His own blood.
. I'm sure your teacher would have loved to hear you singing the Messiah with your friends in the car.I can't sing much at all, I'm afraid
. Like reading aloud, it wears me out too quickly. I wonder if I will be able to sing in heaven or if I will be able to sit somewhere quietly and full of delight (as I like to do now) hearing God's people sing about Him, sharing a little bit of His joy even in the imperfect voices whose praise He paid to hear with His own blood.
Mindaboo
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Taylor's choir sang a portion of Handel's Messiah. It was absolutely breath taking. I can't remember what part they sang, but it was special. I love Handel's Messiah as well. I'm hoping my girl's orchestra will play it at some point.
I can sing, but usually it's best that I don't for obvious reasons. I think we'll all be singing in heaven.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-3f_BXi_GI
I think this is beautiful. I can't remember if I sent you this or not, Heidi. Taylor's Choir Ensemble from Governor's School sang this two years ago. It was amazing.
I can't sing much at all, I'm afraid
I can sing, but usually it's best that I don't for obvious reasons. I think we'll all be singing in heaven.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-3f_BXi_GI
I think this is beautiful. I can't remember if I sent you this or not, Heidi. Taylor's Choir Ensemble from Governor's School sang this two years ago. It was amazing.
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a mere housewife
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Mindy I did get to see that one before and bookmarked and listened to it quite a few times -- very lovely .
I'm sure your kids love to hear you sing. A mother's song are much more lasting and significant than a lot of merely substantial things they could give their kids -- especially through the hard times.
. I'm sure your kids love to hear you sing. A mother's song are much more lasting and significant than a lot of merely substantial things they could give their kids -- especially through the hard times.
That was pretty awesome Mindy.
Heidi,
I love my Mommy to death! But she couldn't hit the side of a Barn with a Bass Fiddle in relation to singing or hitting a note vocally. She is constantly flat. She took up sign Choir. LOL. And that was still music to our hearts.
Heidi,
I love my Mommy to death! But she couldn't hit the side of a Barn with a Bass Fiddle in relation to singing or hitting a note vocally. She is constantly flat. She took up sign Choir. LOL. And that was still music to our hearts.
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