Saturday, March 28, 2020

Wow! Cory Henry – I've Decided To Make Jesus My Choice - Live!

Cory Henry TEARS Up A Live Version Of I've Decided To Make Jesus My Choice


What today's video lacks in recording sophistication — it makes up for by showcasing a very gifted artist with a soulful, powerful voice — and INCREDIBLE musical chops on a Hammond B3 organ!

It also gets bonus points from the Swedish side of me because it was filmed live at an event there — and BTW — it's almost as much fun to watch the people behind Cory as it is to watch the artist himself.

Screen Capture From The Video:  Cory Henry – Performing 'I've Decided To Make Jesus My Choice' - Live!

The best part is that Cory sings about clinging to our Lord Jesus — through every trial and heartache, and above EVERY thing this world offers!!

As always — I pray this music will Bless you and inspire you to press into Jesus and the Grace, Love, Peace, Purpose, and Blessing of walking through this life with Him!

Psalm 34:8
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If you don't already know Jesus as Lord—you can learn more about how to start your new life with Him below.

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Lyrics are found under the video which is cued to begin at 1:38




I Have Decided To Make Jesus My Choice - Lyrics

(written by Harrison Johnson)

Some folks would rather have houses and land
Some folks they choose silver and gold
These things they treasure and forget about their souls
I’ve decided to make Jesus my choice

The road is going to get tough
And the hills are hard to climb
I started out a long time ago
There’s no doubt in my mind
I have decided to make Jesus my choice


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   You Can Begin Your New Life With Jesus Right Now!


Romans 10:9-10

9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. 

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If you've made this decision—believed it in your heart and confessed it with your mouth—let God speak to you by reading the Bible—and seek out fellowship with others who also believe.

Pour out your heart to God in Prayer (simply speaking to Him in reverence)—asking Him to reveal Himself to you and to provide for your needs.

Life in Jesus is the best decision you will ever make.

God Bless You!

Bible Verses About Salvation Through Jesus Christ

2 Timothy 1:9





Tuesday, March 24, 2020

I Got Saved (I've Got Jesus How Could I Want More) - The Emerging Sound - Live


I Got Saved (I've Got Jesus How Could I Want More) - Corey Voss, Charity Gayle, And Crystal Yates 


Charity Gayle - Screen Capture
From The Video Below
The Emerging Sound Songwriting Camp brings young Christian songwriters, artists and worship leaders together for "intensive camps and workshops producing "musicianaries.”

In April of 2019, Corey Voss, Charity Gayle, And Crystal Yates, combined their vocal talents on the moving and powerful song, I Got Saved (I've Got Jesus How Could I Want More) (written by Yates, Voss, and Jennie Lee Riddle, author of "Revelation Song") — they were joined by an enthusiastic Emerging Sound choir and skilled band in making the live performance video of the song found below. 

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It's exciting to see how our Lord is using unique ministries like Emerging Sound — as he moves  across the US and in the world — using the internet to reach large numbers of people that would be impossible to reach in the past — and enabling Christians of all ages to shine the True Light of Jesus into every corner of the world!

(R) Screen Capture From The Video Below — (L) And Image from And Link To: Emerging Sound On Facebook
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As you watch their wonderful performance — I pray God will flood your heart and soul with His awesome Truth, Power, and Love!

Acts 12:6-11a - Painting: Bartolomé Esteban Murillo (1617-1682)

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If you don't already know Jesus as Lord—you can learn more about how to start your new life with Him below.

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Lyrics are found under the video




I Got Saved (I've Got Jesus How Could I Want More) - Lyrics 


There is a river of gladness
That pours from Emmanuel’s veins
This sinner was plunged
Beneath the flood and got saved

Since then I walk in forgiveness
All of my guilt was erased
The chains of the past
Are broken at last I got saved
I got saved

I’m undone by the mercy of Jesus 
I’m undone by the goodness of the Lord 
I’m restored and made right 
He got a hold of my life 
I’ve got Jesus 
How could I want more

I’ve received nothing but goodness
I’ve tested and tasted Your grace
I was so lost 'till I fell at the cross
And got saved
Oh! I got saved

Chorus

Bridge:

The love of God gave me His pardon
The love of God won’t let me stay the same
The love of God pulls me up higher
His will is stronger that’s why I got saved

Chorus

I’ve got Jesus 
How could I want more

Yes we Thank you Lord!

Picked me up
Turned me around
Placed my feet on the solid ground

Repeats....... 

I’m undone by the mercy of Jesus 
I’m undone by the goodness of the Lord 
I’m restored and made right 
He got a hold of my life 

I’ve got Jesus 
How could I want more

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   You Can Begin Your New Life With Jesus Right Now!


Romans 10:9-10

9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. 

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If you've made this decision—believed it in your heart and confessed it with your mouth—let God speak to you by reading the Bible—and seek out fellowship with others who also believe.

Pour out your heart to God in Prayer (simply speaking to Him in reverence)—asking Him to reveal Himself to you and to provide for your needs.

Life in Jesus is the best decision you will ever make.

God Bless You!

Bible Verses About Salvation Through Jesus Christ






Friday, March 20, 2020

AWESOME Gospel Music: Al Green - Pass Me Not - Live Performance


Sanctified Gospel!  Reverend Al Green - Pass Me Not - Live


While channel surfing TV recently, I caught part of Robert Mugge's excellent 1984 film, Gospel According To Al Green.

The wonderful project includes behind the scenes interviews with the Rev. Al Green — along with some of his stellar live performances — and documents his transformation from a highly successful pop and soul singer to legendary Gospel great.

If you haven't seen the film yet — I highly recommend it.

It's available on both Blu-Ray and DVD through Amazon — as well as on Amazon's Prime Video Service.

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Al Green Performs Pass Me Not - Screen Capture From Robert Mugge's Film 'Gospel According To Al Green'

I loved the live version of Pass Me Not from the film and went looking for it and found it on Mr. Mugge's Vimeo Channel — and he has generously allowed me to post it here.

Green begins the first 40 seconds of the video clip sharing that his experience in popular music helped shape him as a performer — but saying in the end it is "spiritual fire" that audiences respond to.

Then, as if to illustrate the point, Green launches into his sanctified, fiery performance of Pass Me Not

I pray this uplifting and beautiful song/video will inspire and Bless you!

Matthew 20:29-34

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If you don't already know Jesus as Lord—you can learn more about how to start your new life with Him below.


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Lyrics are found under the video



Al Green performs "Pass Me Not" in Robert Mugge's 1984 film GOSPEL ACCORDING
TO AL GREEN
from Robert Mugge on Vimeo.


Pass Me Not -  Lyrics


    Pass me not, Gentle Savior
    Hear my humble cry
    While on others Thou art calling
    Do not pass me by

Here's what I keep telling myself:

    Let me at Thy throne of mercy
    Would you please send me a sweet relief
    Kneeling there in deep contrition
    Won't you please help my unbelief

        Savior, Savior,
        Hear my humble cry
        While on others Thou art calling
        Do not pass me by


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   You Can Begin Your New Life With Jesus Right Now!


Romans 10:9-10

9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. 

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If you've made this decision—believed it in your heart and confessed it with your mouth—let God speak to you by reading the Bible—and seek out fellowship with others who also believe.

Pour out your heart to God in Prayer (simply speaking to Him in reverence)—asking Him to reveal Himself to you and to provide for your needs.

Life in Jesus is the best decision you will ever make.

God Bless You!

Bible Verses About Salvation Through Jesus Christ

Mark 8:34-37





Saturday, March 14, 2020

Praise and Worship - Mississippi Children's Choir - I'm Blessed - LIVE!


Mississippi Children's Choir - I'm Blessed - Energetic Live Praise and Worship Music!


There is something truly wonderful about Praise and Worship music — and it's so beautiful to see all the young faces in today's video filling the air with their talented voices and joyfully singing Praise to our God and King!

According to a YouTube comment, the video was recorded in November 1997 at Greater Bethlehem Temple, Jackson, Mississippi. 

Mississippi Children's Choir With Soloist Inset

As you listen, may you be 'Truly Blessed' by Jesus Christ — The Messiah, the King of Kings, and Risen Savior!

1 Peter 2:9
Photo: Krystyna Zygalska


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If you don't already know Jesus as Lord—you can learn more about how to start your new life with Him below.


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Lyrics are found under the video




I'm Blessed - Lyrics

Chorus:

Choir (I'm Blessed)
Oh, and I want the world to know
(Truly Blessed)
I'm going to tell it where ever I may go
(I'm Blessed)
Oh, Yes!
Truly, truly Blessed
(Truly, truly Blessed) 

Repeats

Everywhere I go people want to know,
How can someone so young be on fire for the Holy Ghost
Some say I'm crazy but they just don't know
That I'm truly
I'm truly Blessed
I'm truly Blessed

Chorus

He touched my life and He made me whole
Gave me peace within, the Lord He filled my soul
Eternal life, I know He gave to me
And that's why I'm truly Blessed
I'm truly Blessed.

Bridge:  

Oh!  The joy of the Lord in my soul
And He took control
And now I know
It's for sure
I ain't going to let go

I won't let go 'til You bless my soul

('Til You bless my soul)
I won't let go, 'til You make me whole
('Til You make me whole -
I won't let go, no, no)

Repeats with variations

Rap Break:
 
I'm steppin' up to the mic
Now it's time to get hype
Sending praises from my chest
'Cause I know I'm truly Blessed

So wave your hands in the air
And wave them like you just don't care
Here we go....

If you're really, really Blessed
I mean truly, truly Blessed
let me hear you say, "Oh, yeah!"
(Oh, yeah!)

Can I get a witness
(Yeah!)
A sanctified witness
(Yeah!)

Chorus

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   You Can Begin Your New Life With Jesus Right Now!


Romans 10:9-10

9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. 

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If you've made this decision—believed it in your heart and confessed it with your mouth—let God speak to you by reading the Bible—and seek out fellowship with others who also believe.

Pour out your heart to God in Prayer (simply speaking to Him in reverence)—asking Him to reveal Himself to you and to provide for your needs.

Life in Jesus is the best decision you will ever make.

God Bless You!

Bible Verses About Salvation Through Jesus Christ

1 Peter 2:6-9





Sunday, March 8, 2020

Wonderful Gospel Music - Safe In His Arms - Rev. Milton Brunson & The Thompson Community Singers


Beatrice Gardiner - Screen Grab From Video

Safe In His Arms - Rev. Milton Brunson & The Thompson Community Singers


If you're a fan of traditional Gospel music — then you'll probably LOVE the music found in the video below.

Its YouTube description offers the following about it:

"This is track 1 from the 1986 album entitled "There Is Hope" — with Soloist Beatrice Gardiner."


Gardiner's profile on LinkedIn adds the following information about her:

  • Full time Evangelist for 31 years
  • Founder and president of Women Working For Christ Ministries
  • President of saving Private Ryan Ministries designed to feed the homeless in down town Dallas
  • Lead Vocal Artist from the late Rev Milton Brunson and the Thompson Community Singers
  • Founder of The Joshua Generation Connection

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A Testimony Found Under The Video On YouTube
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If you don't already know Jesus as Lord—you can learn more about how to start your new life with Him below.


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Lyrics are found under the video.




Psalm 91 - God's Scripture Antidote For Corona Virus Fears

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Safe In His Arms - Lyrics


Because the Lord is my Shepherd
I have everything I need
He lets me rest in the meadow's grass
He leads me beside the quiet streams

He restores my failing health
And He helps me to do what honors Him the most
That's why I'm safe
Safe in His arms

When the storms of life are raging
And the billows roll
So glad he shall hide me safe in his arms

So glad he shall hide me

Safe in his arms

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You Can Begin Your New Life With Jesus Right Now!


   Romans 10:9-10

9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. 

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If you've made this decision—believed it in your heart and confessed it with your mouth—let God speak to you by reading the Bible—and seek out fellowship with others who also believe.

Pour out your heart to God in Prayer (simply speaking to Him in reverence)—asking Him to reveal Himself to you and to provide for your needs.

Life in Jesus is the best decision you will ever make.

God Bless You!

Bible Verses About Salvation Through Jesus Christ


YouTube User Comment Under Today's Video





Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Beautiful Gospel Song: Just a Closer Walk With Thee - Mahalia Jackson


Just a Closer Walk With Thee · Mahalia Jackson


"Music-Only" video below commentary.

A few years before my mom and dad passed away, I made a 30 plus minute DVD for them — editing together old family pictures, 78 RPM records, and film clips — from their own baby photos, going forward through their childhood, teen and college years, to their meeting and romance, and up to their wedding and newlywed days just before the arrival of my oldest sister.

God's hand was in that project, because He gave me a lot of great ideas for it — including excellent and meaningful music that fit perfectly under the images and clips — and all I needed to do was select from what I already had on hand.

For example, a little while before making the DVD — I had recorded a niece-in-law's mother playing piano with powerful digital-audio recording software and professional microphones I had — and they agreed that I could use those recordings for future projects.  So I used several of those recordings and it added a nice touch to the DVD to have a family member's music on it.

For other music, I went through old 33 1/3 rpm LPs I had collected through the years and found perfect tracks for the video — and at that time I had a great turntable and excellent software that allowed me to convert them to digital files for use in my digital video editing software.

Mahalia Jackson - 1962
Photograph: Carl Van Vechten

That brings us to today's Gospel Music:


I had an old LP called, Mahalia Jackson Sings The Best Loved Hymns Of Dr. Martin Luther King — which had the song,  Just a Closer Walk With Thee on it.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahalia_Jackson

I've heard a lot of artists sing that old hymn, including several versions by her, but there is something wonderful about Mahalia's performance on this particular track.

The feel is breezy and light, and Mahalia sounds like she was in her element during its recording.

This version fit perfectly in my parent's video — and I think it contributed a LOT to making the entire DVD a hit with the family.

You'll find this wonderful Gospel track embedded in a "music-only" video below.



I pray Mahalia's music will Bless you — and that God will pour His Light, Love, Comfort, and Truth into your heart through it!

John 8:12

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If you don't already know Jesus as Lord—you can learn more about how to start your new life with Him below.


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Lyrics are found under the "music-only" video.
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Just a Closer Walk With Thee - Lyrics

 

Just a closer walk with Thee
Grant it, Jesus, Lord if you please
Daily walking close with Thee
Oh, let it be, dear Lord, let it be


Hallelujah

I am weak but thou art strong, oh, Lord
Jesus keep me from all wrong
I'll be satisfied as long
As I can walk, please let me walk
Lord close with thee

When my feeble life is o'er, help me, Lord
Time for me won't be no more
I want you to guide me gently o'er
To thy kingdom's shore

 Hallelujah 

Just a closer walk with Thee
Grant it, Jesus, Lord if you please
Daily walking close with Thee
Oh, let it be, dear Lord, let it be


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You Can Begin Your New Life With Jesus Right Now!


   Romans 10:9-10

9 If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

10 For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. 

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If you've made this decision—believed it in your heart and confessed it with your mouth—let God speak to you by reading the Bible—and seek out fellowship with others who also believe.

Pour out your heart to God in Prayer (simply speaking to Him in reverence)—asking Him to reveal Himself to you and to provide for your needs.

Life in Jesus is the best decision you will ever make.

God Bless You!

Bible Verses About Salvation Through Jesus Christ

1 John 1:5-7