Hymns

Karl Marx wrote: "for a soul destroyed by sin I know of no better remedy than the Gospel of Jesus Christ". Surprising words from the founder of Communism, who turned away from Christianity, but could not deny its power. And that power touched and turned round the life of Aage Samuelsen, an alcoholic delivered from his addiction, (despite one notorious stumble). He was a natural, though unschooled musical talent and wrote over a hundred songs, a handful of which are real treasures. This is one of them.
Emilie Lindberg is the Swedish singer who is regularly the guest, and sometimes the lead artist at concerts, and her lively performance enhances an already uplifting song. I love her ability to encourage and draw in her audience

This is a well-know poem by George Herbert. Some readers might like a litte explanation of it. It's message is, may God teach me to see Him beyond and through all the everyday experiences of life, and to do everything for His sake. When I do, though I be never so lowly or the task ever so mundane and unimportant, my work will be turned to gold! For God will accept me and my efforts, and His acceptance turns it all into something valuable and precious.
glass (here:) window pane
partake - take part in
mean - lowly and unimportant
tincture - brand, or special mark like in a coat of arms
famous stone - the Philosophers' Stone (as in Harry Potter) tha

FOURTH MOVEMENT - Verses 18 through 22.

ABSTRACT FROM THE LISTENING GUIDE BELOW
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Overview:
The musicality of this movement is taken in two simultaneous directions. On one end, it’s following the arguments verse by verse throughout the music. On the other end, it is quoting the main theme of the suite very consistently because it’s the conclusive movement of the suite. As part of this general direction, the music is intentionally attempting to provide a purer sense of glory and the beauty of the Lord’s everlasting love.

0:00 to 1:01 – He stands for us (v.18):
The idea of playing the main theme of the suite in the very beginning of this movement not only refers to the project itself, but also to how this conclusive section relates to the first verse of the psalm as it speaks about the fate of the righteous in that they fear and stand with the Lord (v.1, v.18). The music in this portion is pretty much self-explanatory regarding the feeling and emotional emphasis being taken from the verses...

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THIRD MOVEMENT - Verses 10 through 17.

ABSTRACT FROM THE LISTENING GUIDE BELOW
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0:00 to 0:45 –Failure (v.10):
This theme and harmony express both emotional and physical scenes. The emotional feelings are stress, panic, chaos, defeat, and the anxiety of things simply going wrong. The physical scenes give context and greater meaning to these emotions. One of the scenes I imagine and relate to is the battlefield and its adrenaline-filled atmosphere created from war. Losing a battle and being surrounded by death produces a dramatic but real and stressful tragedy. This is one way we can see a “plan of a nation” being frustrated (v.10). On the other hand, I was very conscious that this portion of the psalm is not only referring to personal, human experiences but to massive, political issues. Therefore, the same theme also represents a political crisis that no king or ruler (like David) would like to be involved with: every project, every battle, every assignment, every subordinate is not working out; and there’s nothing anyone can do about it since it’s a decree from God...

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SECOND MOVEMENT - Verses 6 through 9.

ABSTRACT FROM THE LISTENING GUIDE BELOW
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0:00 to 1:14– The creation (vv.6-7a):
The sensation that I implemented in the beginning of this part is stellar and abundant with enormous awe. Because this and the next few verses refer to creation, I can’t avoid thinking of the beginning of Genesis 1. In the same appreciation, I refer to God’s creation in a mystic and infinite essence – before anything other than Him ever existed. At 0:52, His word and creational
power take more shape, as “through his word the heavens were made, and by the breath of his mouth all their host” (v6). This is also true about the creation of the water of the sea (v.7a)...

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ABSTRACT FROM THE LISTENING GUIDE BELOW
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0:00 to 0:17 – This first rolled chord —an Ab maj7—, I call it “the essence” chord. Besides the fact that it’s being rolled like a harp instrument (like the lyre), it creates an effect that can be defined as relevant, mysterious, interesting, and thrilling, setting an intriguing context for the notes that follow...

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Our dad would sing this song to us as children on the farm and in church. His dad would sing the song to him in the cotton fields of west Texas and in church. I am thankful.

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Christian Country Singer and Songwriter
CHRISTIAN COUNTRY MUSIC from Texas
© 2019

Joy can take many forms: extrovert and more contained and subdued. The rejoicing here is the subdued and hidden kind. You must taste it to grasp it properly. Let the words do their work: retro it may be -to say the least! but it is filled with assurance and gladness. The melody is from Heddal in Norway, and a choral version of it was made by Edvard Greig. However, I prefer the original as the underlying joy comes better into focus. I have therefore stuck to an early form. In addition I have translated it anew to the best of my skill, to reflect the original text more closely both in content and style and, knowing the original text and the alternative translations, I am happy with my product.
The soloist is a well-known performer on the Hardanger fiddle.

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A song of joy in praising God by Vernon Stabridge (c) 2019, with a Gospel message of freedom. [email protected]

An original song by Vernon Stanbridge (c) 2019, written to encourage the believer on "the road less travelled." Though the road is long and difficult at times, Jesus is with us as He navigates the way, and we follow. We carry on because God has promised never to leave us nor forsake us. [email protected]

An original song by Vernon Stanbridge (c) 2019. Written and played in a traditional style not unlike John Bunyan's well known "Pilgrim" hymn and others in period films and plays set in the times of knights and crusaders. [email protected]

An original song by Vernon Stanbridge (c) 2019. A song of God's Spirit breaking over us like the waves of the sea, washing us in His pure love. These are what Scripture says, are "times of refreshing from the Lord." [email protected]

An original hymn/song by Vernon Stanbridge (c) 2019. This song encourages believers to look to the future and to be assured that we shall see God face to face one day, for now we only see partly, as through a glass darkly. [email protected]

An original song by Vernon Stanbridge (c) 2019. Sometimes the Christian road is a struggle to maintain the walk of faith, but with the Lord Who has promised, He leads us on and is always there to support and encourage us on the road less travelled. [email protected]

An original song by Vernon Stanbridge (c) 2019, on the theme of God's Kingdom. Let His will be done! [email protected]

Our dad Roy Hoke would sing this song to us many times in the morning on the farm and in church in Roanoke, Texas. I am thankful to sing this song to the Lord.

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Roy Nelson Hoke
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Christian Country Singer and Songwriter
CHRISTIAN COUNTRY MUSIC from Texas
© 2019

An original song by Vernon Stanbridge (c) 2019, on the theme of praying to God in times of need and knowing He is just a prayer away to come swiftly to our aid. [email protected]

This is a song that filled the lips of young people in Norway when the Jesus-Revolution swept through their ranks. I have speeded up this recording to make it more like the way we sang it then. Personally I have always felt it should have a Calypso-style arrangement and backing.
This recording is from Vaskvik media, and used with their permission, but I have superimposed it onto a Riff-station analysis in case anyone wants to try playing and singing it.

English text:
When I my life to Jesus gave,
My sin was swallowed in His grave
But I myself was raised to live abundantly
A transformation of the soul
A life made wholesome and made whole
And all my frame
He set a-singing, glad and free:
Hallelujah, Hallelujah,
My sin was sunk without a trace at Golgotha!

The gaudy baubles of this life
Gave only bitterness and strife
And lonely sorrow all the
hollow wage of sin.
But God has made all things anew
Made good His promise tried and true:
My life lit up when I invited Jesus in.
Hallelujah, Hallelujah,
My sin was sunk without a trace at Golgotha!

To thank you for your wond'rous deed
More than a lifetime I will need
How can my heart hope to
express my joyful praise?
My life I place at your command
Right till the end, when I will stand
In Paradise and see your face through endless days
Hallelujah, Hallelujah,
My sin was sunk without a trace at Golgotha!

Molly Rae sings "When the Roll is Called up Yonder" Acapella