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Religion and Ethics Discussion => Faith Sharing Area => Topic started by: Anchorman on March 20, 2017, 10:14:39 PM

Title: Amazing Grace!
Post by: Anchorman on March 20, 2017, 10:14:39 PM

 Since it's the faith sharing board, I. for one, give thanks for the sovereign grace of God. I know there's nothing I can do to earn His love; nothing I can do to earn that eternal life He promised, because He's done the ground work for me. His pouring of Himself into Christ, the man who is God in a way no language of mine can properly express, and being the perfection I could not be on an instrument of torture, being made lower than a slave so that I could be lifted to His presence. By His action of supreme, unmeasurable love He opened the way for me to stumble - sometimes kicking and screaming in the early days -  into a relationship with Him which will last beyond the end of time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrSz0ZR4vyY

Title: Re: Amazing Grace!
Post by: Robbie on March 20, 2017, 10:37:30 PM

Perfect Anchorman!
Thank you.

Title: Re: Amazing Grace!
Post by: Anchorman on March 20, 2017, 10:42:53 PM

.....and Stuart Townend wasn't bad either!

Title: Re: Amazing Grace!
Post by: Robbie on March 20, 2017, 11:52:45 PM

I only read what you wrote, didn't listen to the youtube so as not to disturb others here. Never heard of Stuart Townsend before and will listen tomorrow.

Title: Re: Amazing Grace!
Post by: Anchorman on March 21, 2017, 09:19:24 AM

 You're in for a treat, then! Stuart is not only a good singer; he's one of the best modern hymn/songwriters. One of my favourite songs of his, "How deep the Father's love for us" is, coincidentally, about God's grace. We use it often on a Sunday morning; here's a link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzQj7XvKFmA

Title: Re: Amazing Grace!
Post by: Robbie on March 21, 2017, 12:09:53 PM

I recognise that one & will listen to the rest shortly now on my own. Thanks for posting.

Later: I've listende to all now and also the Communion hymn, Lord is my Shepherd. Might have liked this sort of thing when younger but not keen now, honestly don't think it is good from a musical view point, bit trite in my opinion.

Nevertheless that's all a matter of taste so not dissing it.

Love the words you said in your opening post.

Title: Re: Amazing Grace!
Post by: Anchorman on April 14, 2017, 10:01:45 AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pG8eUIetzw I listen to this every year at this time (and other times as well). It always moves me, as does much of Don's material.

Title: Re: Amazing Grace!
Post by: Anchorman on April 16, 2017, 08:54:34 AM

Christos anesti! He Is Risen! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyPBVwOCYmM

Title: Re: Amazing Grace!
Post by: Gonnagle on April 16, 2017, 06:02:34 PM

Dear Jim,

Been at work all day so had lots of Happy Easter ( and bloody chocolate :P ) but did not have a "He is Risen" Thankyou, "He is Risen Indeed".

Gonnagle.