Cut Sir Elton a break. He's not hiding behind his piano or his sometimes silly costumes. This is genuine. God loves us all. And we are to love one another as he has loved us.
I couldn't care less that he's gay, that is his own business. Elton John has a musical gift from God, that is what I care about. I had the privilege of seeing him live in concert, and he was very polite and gentlemanly. He stood up to take a humble bow after every single song he performed. I've never ever seen any other musician do that.
I love this Hymn. I came across this version, and the Grace with which Elton sings this is powerful. And it was a blessing to me. I read some of the comments, and I would just ask, who are are any of of us to judge? Is this man's voice, his own prayer reflected in this soulful and heartfelt version, is his prayer any less worthy in the eyes of our Lord than any other who live their life while feeling the darkness deepen around them? Who has placed faith in false helpers, who feels the fleeing of familiar comforts? Who has oft left the Lord, and we all have, but still need His Presence, and Grace, and Guidance? God speaks to each of us in different ways. Is it not possible that when God is unheard while whispering through our hearts door, He might sing unexpectedly through the crack of a window left slightly open? Can we know His Mind? As He knows our hearts? This old hymn, sung by this man, brought peace and comfort to me tonight, and I am grateful. Thank you, Elton. And God bless you, sir.
Iam born to Hindu parents, I remember singing this song when I was in my kindergargen class, still remember this song & hymns. great job the christian community does to the world through charity, we love mother Theresa who lived in our country, in calcutta.
This hymn is about helpless and help before death. I have heard many versions, but Elton sings it wonderfully, with such a feeling as if Henry Lyte himself could sing it. It s very a touching version. And the arrangement is great. It seems an old song and new song at the same time
Beautifully done, Sir Elton! You always have and always will hold a special place in my heart. As for all the haters out there - get over yourselves! We are all children of God, and we are all loved by God. Why can't you learn to embrace other's differences instead of judging them? You're all so full of hate that you can't appreciate the beauty of a hymn sung by an exceptional performer.
God gave Elton his gift, his phenomonal voice, he is a sinner as we all are but he does use his gift and influence to raise awareness and money for deserving charities. We as fellow human beings should look at the "plank in our own eyes'" not the speck of dust in our brother's eyes. music transcends all beliefs and indifferences and brings joy to those who love listening to it, where it emanates from is of little consequence if it moves you. If it doesn't move on and enjoy something else!!!
Please - remember that Music is one of the most PERSONAL art experiences for most people. It is soundwaves, which are physical, and so affect us physically and personally. We have such strong feelings about music styles that we forget to find the absolute honesty and beauty - in this case - of the brilliant Brass Band, the Gospel Choir, and Sir Elton's very honest, original interpretation of this beloved standard of FAITH in our human state and passing.
elton is rich, I am poor, with this sog we have union, and in anyway that this song is sung it means the same, god bless elton, god bless me and god bless the world, because we need it!
Some of these comments show why I'm no longer a Christian. We are as the Creator made us. Let us try to be good compassionate people and forget the rest.
Very good rendition.. Keep up the good work.. God needs us more than ever in this civid crisis. God bless you and all who made this piece possible to be shared... Prayer to the Holy Spirit (St Augustine) Breathe in me O Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy. Act in me O Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy. Draw my heart O Holy Spirit, that I love but what is holy. Strengthen me O Holy Spirit, to defend all that is holy. Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, that I always may be holy. Amenb
Beautful, heart-felt rendition of this song!!!!Judging from the comments made about this rendition, my belief has been reaffirmed that if Jesus Christ were on the earth in the flesh he would not be welcomed by the vast majority of so-called Christians. I'm reminded of the bumper sticker, "Lord, please protect me from your followers."
Lyrics: Abide with me, fast forth the eventide The darkness deepens, Lord abide with me When other helpers fail and comforts flee Help of the helpless, O abide with me I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless Ills have no weight and tears no bitterness Where is death's sting, where, grave, that victory I triumph still if Thou abide with me Hold Thou thy cross before my closen eyes Shine throught the gloom and point me to the skies Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee In life, in death, O Lord abide with me In life, in death, O Lord abide with me
Amazing video. Even more amazing is who was singing it. Lets hope that the future generations people can move on, live with peace and not discriminate against others who are only just a little bit different to ourselves.
1 Peter 3:12 For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.
Now this is how i'm gonna put it, first of all any person who dislike how EJ's version of this song played out Too Bad. I like it. About judging, let's worry about our personal sins be4 our creator and let others be. I'm a straight black man in the U.S, but what does my sexual preference got to do with my abilities to perform? Stop The HATE People.
Gordon Parker We should gently encourage repentance for Biblical sins though if we love our neighbour. Without repentance, there is no salvation, and we should wish salvation upon everyone. Love isn't always about tolerance, but sometimes gentle rebuke and warning of the consequences of sin and denying Jesus Christ. Love this version, and love my neighbour Elton.
Stephen Charles Rowden how's that working for you? How effective has this approach been? I don't know you personally, but I am saddened everyday to see more people turning away from God because someone needs to point out their sins. It is not our job to save them, that's God's job and he is much better at it than any of us. Let God work within their heart and let others see the grace and love within ours by living the example Christ showed us when he walked this earth. Gentle reminders of their sins are not necessary they've been reminded enough. That's why they are turning away because they don't feel the love. I believe we could all stay busy enough with looking in our on hearts instead of what is "wrong" in others.
Lisa Huffaker I repent regularly thankyou. You appear to be accusing me, telling me to repent, whilst leaving the wilful sinners to rot. They don't know they are sinning often, when society tells them it's good. I'm out to convert no one...free will. But part of our duty of loving our neighbour is to warn them to repent. The trumpet player in Ezekiel was told to play the trumpet to warn of bloodshed. We must do the same, otherwise we are condoning sin, thus we have blood on our hands at judgement. I'm not talking hypocrisy, for were all sinners, but love. You sadly appear to want to appear 'better' than me! It's not a competition, it's about love, and our own sinful nature.
If only the righteous can sing a holy song, such as this beautiful hymn, then no one on earth has earned the right to do so, for the Bible says that all have sinned and come short of the Glory of God. We sing this song because of the Grace of God given to us through Jesus Christ. None of us are worthy to sing this hiymn but by the Grace of God. I don't condone homosexuality but neither do I condemn them. And I'm no better than those who do practice such acts.
Look at all the Christians crying for hate. Baby Jesus is crying, fools. Here is Elton John, a truly humanist human being who cares and walks his talk.
TheNakedWombat Not at all but looking at the picture representation attached to your comment page, suggests you are! You should read the scriptures before you comment as burying your head in the sand, is a bad as burying your head in the arse of ignorance. Calling me a troll does not make the facts go way. Adolf Hitler made homosexuals wear a pink star because the Nazi scientists made it clear to him through the eugenics programme that Homosexual activity, can not demonstrate any evolved benefit to a species viability and so falsifies the Nazi love of the theory of Darwinian evolution. So they were sent to the death camps along with the Jews. You have a serious problem which is your lack of knowledge in these areas of history. You obviously did not read my comment correctly as you would have checked the biblical references given of Romans 1: 18-32. before you make any more comments read these texts as you are in bad need of enlightenment. Until you do and are also capable of constructive and polite rebuttal don't bother as I will not reply. Condoning something so as to be popular, or part of the so called chic secular society does not make it right!
I think i like you! See the power of the song? It shall not be about the person who sings it but the circumstances it was made for. May God used Sir Elton John as his instrument to bring us together for a reflexion after all... What do we know? I acknowledge God and i believe that's all it takes!
also to all you suppose to be christians. here is some advice i got a long time ago and it works. "don't talk about it, be about it". and most of you on here aren't about it at all. you just wanna talk bad about ppl and judge. "judge not lest ye be judged". "let he who is without sin cast the fist stone".
Not only that (says Nick Fratelli the Pentecostal) further research showed he sung this sung because it was an anthem for the soccer team. Besides, as for the Gospel, I'm sure one of the people in the Gospel choir got in his ear.....Gods timimg.
love the sinner, hate the sin. Jesus preached tolerance of the sinner, of people, not sin! If you're implying that I sit by and let people think they "are on a path to righteousness" I don't, but remember we are all sinners. Even those of us who have been saved. We all sin.
For those who decided to cast judgment on John for this... remember this: Jesus loves John just as much as He loves you. Jesus died and rose again for John's sins to. Jesus desires a relationship with John just as much as you. Jesus is the only judge of men's hearts, not you (thank God!) Jesus said, "let he who is without sin, cast the first stone" Jesus hung out with sinners far more than the judgmental religious people. Jesus called judgmental people a broad of vipers.
Ummmmmmmmmmmmm, if you care to read my comment properly instead of just going off pop at me, you might see that I was replying to somebody else who had some not very complimentry things to say about this video. I am a HUGE Elton John fan and I LOVE this video and the way he sings this song. My comment was IN DEFENSE of this video, NOT against it.
To meleeECI: "do not judge, or you too will be judged" (Matt 7:1). "For in the same way you jugde others you will be judged" (Matt 7:2). "Do not judge and you will not be judged. Do not condemn and you will not be condemned" (Luke 6:37). "For the Lord is our judge" (Isaiah 33:22).
In an interview with US magazine Parade, the singer said he believed Jesus was a “compassionate, super-intelligent gay man who understood human problems”. “On the cross, he forgave the people who crucified him. Jesus wanted us to be loving and forgiving. I don’t know what makes people so cruel. Try being a gay woman in the Middle East - you’re as good as dead.”
Well all those references say "do not judge" not "judge fairly." Have you asked Sir Elton John what his motives are. My Grandfather is not a Christian, but this hymn holds a lot of meaning for him and I pray every night that he will ask God to abide with him. Jesus also preached tolerance and understanding. I don't think calling a fellow Christian, who you do not know, stupid quite follows that message.
Jesus never tolerates sin. The very first thing he does is says repent. What he does not do is sit by and allow people to think they are on a path to righteousness and that they can continue to live in sinful/willfull disobedience to the scriptures. Elton John doesn't even profess to be a Christian so stop defending him.
It really shows through - people whose faith is questionable - their singing of these old hymns sound hollow - it's is like death itself parading as life.I am not happy to make these judgements but It feels so much that way.
@TheLouiseuropa "I am a sinner and he loves me a great deal" Are you saying that you are a sinner too? If so, have you asked God to forgive you? Have you accepted Jesus as your Lord?
Simply enjoy this beautiful and lovely song. The author dies just three weeks after compose it, was sick of tuberculosis...After it this song is used for funerals, sadness, and other limit situations. As hope words to world. A fact that called my atention was that he's not praying for him health, he is accepted the god will and all that he want is "Please Don't leave me alone". A perfect resume of any Christian "Don't matter what happens please lord stay whit me"
With Elton john sing this hymnal, I think for him it falls on deaf ears, The bible tells me so. John unless you wake up, the Lord will never accept your worship to him. I'm not saying you can't turn away, The bible also tells me this Dude, right now your are detestable to him. Guess what, the Bible also tells me this Love yeah John, Just not you're way of life I Agree with pianeroman to sing spiritual, have to be spiritual first
Psa 7:11 God judges the righteous, and God is angry with the wicked every day. Psa 5:5 The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity.
@MPNYPDFBI BEST COMMENT EVER! I was shocked when I saw this whole thing. I mean, when I saw the video I thought, "I like Elton John and I like "'Abide with me". This will be nice." Apparently that was not what other people thought.
Rom 2:1-3 1You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. 2Now we know that God's judgment against those who do such things is based on truth. 3So when you, a mere man, pass judgment on them and yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God's judgment?
@MrReubenc i fully agree with you, that it is not we who are able to condemn one another, for there is but one righteous judge, but that being said, the bible is very clear about how we should live our lives, ever since the beginning, gen 2: 24, god never intended for a man to be intimate with another man, and this reasoning is also brought forth into the new testament, for christ will not n cannot abide in us while we are with sin isa 59: 1-2. john 14: 23-24, 15: 10. 2 pet 3: 9, tc n god bless
@rantingpagan I don't know understand how being a Christian would make you loose your respect and goodwill towards Christianity. Would love for you to explain that. I'm guessing you're atheist. Do you know what makes me sad? That a singer that I have always loved does not "abide with God." But I still love him even so, for his singing and the kindness and money he extends towards the sick and communities. He is a great man.
In Luke 8:2-3 Mary Magdalene is mentioned as one of the women who "ministered to Him [Jesus] of their substance". The same passage also refers briefly to an act of exorcism performed on her, on an occasion when seven demons were cast out. These women, who earlier "had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities", later accompanied Jesus on his last journey to Jerusalem (Matthew 27:55; Mark 15:41; Luke 23:55) and were witnesses to the Crucifixion and she was the fist to see him rise to glory.:)
@hedcam God Bless Elton John - We need more who are 'unafraid' of religion - beautiful - sung the way 'he' wanted to sing it. That's OK by me - Thumbs Up
Cut Sir Elton a break. He's not hiding behind his piano or his sometimes silly costumes. This is genuine. God loves us all. And we are to love one another as he has loved us.
I couldn't care less that he's gay, that is his own business. Elton John has a musical gift from God, that is what I care about. I had the privilege of seeing him live in concert, and he was very polite and gentlemanly. He stood up to take a humble bow after every single song he performed. I've never ever seen any other musician do that.
Jesus loves Elton John.
If so, he has a good taste in music.
I've never heard Elton John do any gospel music before, this is very cool :)
Listem Dear God, it's a wonderful song ! 21 at 33 - 1980 - same Little Jeannie's album.
I think he also sang this at Linda McCartney's funeral?
Where there is no repentance, there is no salvation.
I love this Hymn.
I came across this version, and the Grace with which Elton sings this is powerful. And it was a blessing to me. I read some of the comments, and I would just ask, who are are any of of us to judge? Is this man's voice, his own prayer reflected in this soulful and heartfelt version, is his prayer any less worthy in the eyes of our Lord than any other who live their life while feeling the darkness deepen around them? Who has placed faith in false helpers, who feels the fleeing of familiar comforts? Who has oft left the Lord, and we all have, but still need His Presence, and Grace, and Guidance?
God speaks to each of us in different ways. Is it not possible that when God is unheard while whispering through our hearts door, He might sing unexpectedly through the crack of a window left slightly open?
Can we know His Mind?
As He knows our hearts?
This old hymn, sung by this man, brought peace and comfort to me tonight, and I am grateful.
Thank you, Elton.
And God bless you, sir.
Iam born to Hindu parents, I remember singing this song when I was in my kindergargen class, still remember this song & hymns. great job the christian community does to the world through charity, we love mother Theresa who lived in our country, in calcutta.
This hymn is about helpless and help before death. I have heard many versions, but Elton sings it wonderfully, with such a feeling as if Henry Lyte himself could sing it. It s very a touching version. And the arrangement is great. It seems an old song and new song at the same time
Beautifully done, Sir Elton! You always have and always will hold a special place in my heart. As for all the haters out there - get over yourselves! We are all children of God, and we are all loved by God. Why can't you learn to embrace other's differences instead of judging them? You're all so full of hate that you can't appreciate the beauty of a hymn sung by an exceptional performer.
God gave Elton his gift, his phenomonal voice, he is a sinner as we all are but he does use his gift and influence to raise awareness and money for deserving charities. We as fellow human beings should look at the "plank in our own eyes'" not the speck of dust in our brother's eyes.
music transcends all beliefs and indifferences and brings joy to those who love listening to it, where it emanates from is of little consequence if it moves you.
If it doesn't move on and enjoy something else!!!
I think his version of the hymn is my personal favorite. He interprets it so beautifully.
Elton John can sing anything and make it sound beautiful thank you God bless you and your family ❤🎉🎉
Please - remember that Music is one of the most PERSONAL art experiences for most people. It is soundwaves, which are physical, and so affect us physically and personally. We have such strong feelings about music styles that we forget to find the absolute honesty and beauty - in this case - of the brilliant Brass Band, the Gospel Choir, and Sir Elton's very honest, original interpretation of this beloved standard of FAITH in our human state and passing.
elton is rich, I am poor, with this sog we have union, and in anyway that this song is sung it means the same, god bless elton, god bless me and god bless the world, because we need it!
Really interesting version of a great hymn...I think it shouldn't be reserved for funerals; it's a great tune.
It was written by someone about to die. In spanish is used sometimes when night falls because of translation.
Some of these comments show why I'm no longer a Christian.
We are as the Creator made us. Let us try to be good compassionate people and forget the rest.
This is an EXCELLENT version of this wonderful hymn. Well done Sir Elton! Thanks for posting this ever so much...............
Beautiful. I love this song. I'm glad Elton sang it.
Judging others will never benefit you. You better leave the way it is. Thank you for singing this lovely evening song.
You might be suprise who enters the kingdom. stop worrying about him, and pray that you yourself make it to see him there.
Elton John can lead singing in my church any day!
But he is agay
U mean him becoming born again?
@@30ronith And gay people can't sing?
Excellent version of this hymn by Elton. Inspiring to us all.
Oh Glory to God Elton John Sang this Hymnal so annointed a great Job. I used to play this Hymnal as a child with my band master Cornet. I Love it!
Very good rendition.. Keep up the good work.. God needs us more than ever in this civid crisis. God bless you and all who made this piece possible to be shared...
Prayer to the Holy Spirit (St Augustine)
Breathe in me O Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy.
Act in me O Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy.
Draw my heart O Holy Spirit, that I love but what is holy.
Strengthen me O Holy Spirit, to defend all that is holy.
Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, that I always may be holy. Amenb
Beautful, heart-felt rendition of this song!!!!Judging from the comments made about this rendition, my belief has been reaffirmed that if Jesus Christ were on the earth in the flesh he would not be welcomed by the vast majority of so-called Christians. I'm reminded of the bumper sticker, "Lord, please protect me from your followers."
Lyrics:
Abide with me, fast forth the eventide
The darkness deepens, Lord abide with me
When other helpers fail and comforts flee
Help of the helpless, O abide with me
I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless
Ills have no weight and tears no bitterness
Where is death's sting, where, grave, that victory
I triumph still if Thou abide with me
Hold Thou thy cross before my closen eyes
Shine throught the gloom and point me to the skies
Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee
In life, in death, O Lord abide with me
In life, in death, O Lord abide with me
Sorry Marjorie, the lyric should be The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide, not Lord Abide with me.
@@BencomLimited traditionally yes, however, I provided the lyrics as sung by Elton John in this performance.
I am in christian fellowship with Elton John! I proudly declare this!
That made me so emotional. what a beautiful song sung by a beautiful man. :)
HaleluJa... lets pray for each of us to be saved by the day of the judgementday...
Nailing his colours to the mast.
thank you for posting this song. i was quite amazed that elton john would sing this song.
You will know as much of God, and only as much of God, as you are willing to put into practice
Wasn't truthful... Elton John..repent..abide with me 🙏🙏
This version of the song as nothing to do with faith, skin colour, posh or skint, fat or thin, just listen to it and you will find your happy place!!!
ELTON IS SO WONDERFUL
Elton John is a great musician. This is a beautiful song. Why do Christians have to fuck everything up? Who cares who he loves, just enjoy the song.
i love this song so much, thanks for singing this , Elton John
Elton John is great
God loves us all
Just because God loves us all doesn’t mean all love God.
Thanks for posting this!
The Greatest Melody Writer Ever In Popular Music
Amazing video.
Even more amazing is who was singing it.
Lets hope that the future generations people can move on, live with peace and not discriminate against others who are only just a little bit different to ourselves.
I love Elton!
Well said I don't judge people I treat them like sons and daughters of God it is not our place to judge as you said that is God's job alone.
1 Peter 3:12
For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.
Not as I would have done the hymn, but each has their rendition. He is an accomplished artist and child of God as we all are.
Fred Bechtel, Jr. We are only children of god after we've accepted Jesus as our Lord and Savior.
Now this is how i'm gonna put it, first of all any person who dislike how EJ's version of this song played out Too Bad. I like it. About judging, let's worry about our personal sins be4 our creator and let others be. I'm a straight black man in the U.S, but what does my sexual preference got to do with my abilities to perform? Stop The HATE People.
Gordon Parker We should gently encourage repentance for Biblical sins though if we love our neighbour. Without repentance, there is no salvation, and we should wish salvation upon everyone.
Love isn't always about tolerance, but sometimes gentle rebuke and warning of the consequences of sin and denying Jesus Christ.
Love this version, and love my neighbour Elton.
Stephen Charles Rowden how's that working for you? How effective has this approach been? I don't know you personally, but I am saddened everyday to see more people turning away from God because someone needs to point out their sins. It is not our job to save them, that's God's job and he is much better at it than any of us. Let God work within their heart and let others see the grace and love within ours by living the example Christ showed us when he walked this earth. Gentle reminders of their sins are not necessary they've been reminded enough. That's why they are turning away because they don't feel the love. I believe we could all stay busy enough with looking in our on hearts instead of what is "wrong" in others.
Lisa Huffaker I repent regularly thankyou.
You appear to be accusing me, telling me to repent, whilst leaving the wilful sinners to rot.
They don't know they are sinning often, when society tells them it's good.
I'm out to convert no one...free will.
But part of our duty of loving our neighbour is to warn them to repent.
The trumpet player in Ezekiel was told to play the trumpet to warn of bloodshed. We must do the same, otherwise we are condoning sin, thus we have blood on our hands at judgement. I'm not talking hypocrisy, for were all sinners, but love.
You sadly appear to want to appear 'better' than me!
It's not a competition, it's about love, and our own sinful nature.
@@stephencharlesrowden3622 ... That's so true!
I love Elton John
Elton is one of the finest musicians alive. Who gives a shit about his choices in life
Lord fill Sir Elton with the Holy Spirit may he repent cry out to you Jesus......While their is still time..........
If only the righteous can sing a holy song, such as this beautiful hymn, then no one on earth has earned the right to do so, for the Bible says that all have sinned and come short of the Glory of God.
We sing this song because of the Grace of God given to us through Jesus Christ.
None of us are worthy to sing this hiymn but by the Grace of God.
I don't condone homosexuality but neither do I condemn them. And I'm no better than those who do practice such acts.
Look at all the Christians crying for hate. Baby Jesus is crying, fools. Here is Elton John, a truly humanist human being who cares and walks his talk.
***** At least it's warm there. And orgies.
TheNakedWombat But may be a constantly sore bottom!
T Green Nah, sore bums belong to little boys made to hang around Christian clergy who molest them but that's okay because of Jesus.
T Green Mr Troll, you are trying too too hard.
TheNakedWombat Not at all but looking at the picture representation attached to your comment page, suggests you are! You should read the scriptures before you comment as burying your head in the sand, is a bad as burying your head in the arse of ignorance. Calling me a troll does not make the facts go way. Adolf Hitler made homosexuals wear a pink star because the Nazi scientists made it clear to him through the eugenics programme that Homosexual activity, can not demonstrate any evolved benefit to a species viability and so falsifies the Nazi love of the theory of Darwinian evolution. So they were sent to the death camps along with the Jews. You have a serious problem which is your lack of knowledge in these areas of history. You obviously did not read my comment correctly as you would have checked the biblical references given of Romans 1: 18-32. before you make any more comments read these texts as you are in bad need of enlightenment. Until you do and are also capable of constructive and polite rebuttal don't bother as I will not reply. Condoning something so as to be popular, or part of the so called chic secular society does not make it right!
I think i like you! See the power of the song? It shall not be about the person who sings it but the circumstances it was made for. May God used Sir Elton John as his instrument to bring us together for a reflexion after all... What do we know? I acknowledge God and i believe that's all it takes!
Wot a talent❤
bless elton john, 5stars
Awesome!!!!!!!!!!
we are all the children of god.
Great version Sir John.
also to all you suppose to be christians. here is some advice i got a long time ago and it works. "don't talk about it, be about it". and most of you on here aren't about it at all. you just wanna talk bad about ppl and judge. "judge not lest ye be judged". "let he who is without sin cast the fist stone".
beautiful elton john!!! 🙋🙌
128 time favorites and 70 ratings can not all be wrong!!!
Graham Taylor there. Of course he and Elton John created a great story between them. Taking Watford from Division 4 to the 1st Division. Great days
Excellent
Abide with me, sung at every FA cup Final, until 10 years ago,
Soulful ,,,
Not only that (says Nick Fratelli the Pentecostal) further research showed he sung this sung because it was an anthem for the soccer team. Besides, as for the Gospel, I'm sure one of the people in the Gospel choir got in his ear.....Gods timimg.
I love the brass section. A good attempt
love the sinner, hate the sin. Jesus preached tolerance of the sinner, of people, not sin! If you're implying that I sit by and let people think they "are on a path to righteousness" I don't, but remember we are all sinners. Even those of us who have been saved. We all sin.
well meleeECI, glad you feel confident enough in your own salvation that you feel free to pass judgment on others. i enjoyed the performance.
For those who decided to cast judgment on John for this... remember this:
Jesus loves John just as much as He loves you.
Jesus died and rose again for John's sins to.
Jesus desires a relationship with John just as much as you.
Jesus is the only judge of men's hearts, not you (thank God!)
Jesus said, "let he who is without sin, cast the first stone"
Jesus hung out with sinners far more than the judgmental religious people.
Jesus called judgmental people a broad of vipers.
Ummmmmmmmmmmmm, if you care to read my comment properly instead of just going off pop at me, you might see that I was replying to somebody else who had some not very complimentry things to say about this video. I am a HUGE Elton John fan and I LOVE this video and the way he sings this song. My comment was IN DEFENSE of this video, NOT against it.
To meleeECI: "do not judge, or you too will be judged" (Matt 7:1). "For in the same way you jugde others you will be judged" (Matt 7:2). "Do not judge and you will not be judged. Do not condemn and you will not be condemned" (Luke 6:37). "For the Lord is our judge" (Isaiah 33:22).
In an interview with US magazine Parade, the singer said he believed Jesus was a “compassionate, super-intelligent gay man who understood human problems”.
“On the cross, he forgave the people who crucified him. Jesus wanted us to be loving and forgiving. I don’t know what makes people so cruel. Try being a gay woman in the Middle East - you’re as good as dead.”
I have no idea if he is religious or not, but I am glad he did it.
No, Elton isn’t religious nor does he claim to be.
Well all those references say "do not judge" not "judge fairly." Have you asked Sir Elton John what his motives are. My Grandfather is not a Christian, but this hymn holds a lot of meaning for him and I pray every night that he will ask God to abide with him. Jesus also preached tolerance and understanding. I don't think calling a fellow Christian, who you do not know, stupid quite follows that message.
@AVGuy2981
your so right if there is a god he / she gave this man his gift to inspire the people
Wow!!!!!!!
Jesus never tolerates sin. The very first thing he does is says repent. What he does not do is sit by and allow people to think they are on a path to righteousness and that they can continue to live in sinful/willfull disobedience to the scriptures. Elton John doesn't even profess to be a Christian so stop defending him.
It really shows through - people whose faith is questionable - their singing of these old hymns sound hollow - it's is like death itself parading as life.I am not happy to make these judgements but It feels so much that way.
good point my friend
@TheLouiseuropa "I am a sinner and he loves me a great deal"
Are you saying that you are a sinner too? If so, have you asked God to forgive you? Have you accepted Jesus as your Lord?
those who live in glass houses should not throw stones
EXACTLY!
Simply enjoy this beautiful and lovely song. The author dies just three weeks after compose it, was sick of tuberculosis...After it this song is used for funerals, sadness, and other limit situations. As hope words to world. A fact that called my atention was that he's not praying for him health, he is accepted the god will and all that he want is "Please Don't leave me alone". A perfect resume of any Christian "Don't matter what happens please lord stay whit me"
An obvious but valid obervation on your part.
Jk. Glad to see him singing a hymn
With Elton john sing this hymnal, I think for him it falls on deaf ears, The bible tells me so.
John unless you wake up, the Lord will never accept your worship to him. I'm not saying you can't turn away, The bible also tells me this
Dude, right now your are detestable to him. Guess what, the Bible also tells me this
Love yeah John, Just not you're way of life
I Agree with pianeroman
to sing spiritual, have to be spiritual first
Psa 7:11 God judges the righteous, and God is angry with the wicked every day.
Psa 5:5 The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity.
We got there in the end!
@therussmonroe Correction: John 3:16 was supposed to be a reference at the end of the first paragraph, not at the beginning of the 2nd
Forget Waitrose you are a message from God
@MPNYPDFBI BEST COMMENT EVER! I was shocked when I saw this whole thing. I mean, when I saw the video I thought, "I like Elton John and I like "'Abide with me". This will be nice." Apparently that was not what other people thought.
Rom 2:1-3
1You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. 2Now we know that God's judgment against those who do such things is based on truth. 3So when you, a mere man, pass judgment on them and yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God's judgment?
@MrReubenc i fully agree with you, that it is not we who are able to condemn one another, for there is but one righteous judge, but that being said, the bible is very clear about how we should live our lives, ever since the beginning, gen 2: 24, god never intended for a man to be intimate with another man, and this reasoning is also brought forth into the new testament, for christ will not n cannot abide in us while we are with sin isa 59: 1-2. john 14: 23-24, 15: 10. 2 pet 3: 9, tc n god bless
@rantingpagan I don't know understand how being a Christian would make you loose your respect and goodwill towards Christianity. Would love for you to explain that. I'm guessing you're atheist. Do you know what makes me sad? That a singer that I have always loved does not "abide with God." But I still love him even so, for his singing and the kindness and money he extends towards the sick and communities. He is a great man.
in god we trust so who says gay is not tolerated
...Is Elton's right eyebrow independent from the rest of his body?
In Luke 8:2-3 Mary Magdalene is mentioned as one of the women who "ministered to Him [Jesus] of their substance". The same passage also refers briefly to an act of exorcism performed on her, on an occasion when seven demons were cast out. These women, who earlier "had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities", later accompanied Jesus on his last journey to Jerusalem (Matthew 27:55; Mark 15:41; Luke 23:55) and were witnesses to the Crucifixion and she was the fist to see him rise to glory.:)
@hedcam
God Bless Elton John - We need more who are 'unafraid' of religion - beautiful - sung the way 'he' wanted to sing it. That's OK by me - Thumbs Up
David Bowie is in the audience