Had I sung this 15 years ago, I'd not really know what I was singing. Today, I can relate to the reality of these words. We want to be like Christ, and rightly so - so we ask and we pursue, but we really don't know what we are asking until we get into the process of being conformed to His image. He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrow and acquainted with grief. Christian, don't think you will be any different if you really want to be like Him.
I’m only been born again for Four years, yet, this song is so relatable. I’ve been overtaken by sudden crippling depression, yet, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for they shall see God.” has been made such a reality for me, for which I thank Him. He was a man acquainted with grief...
Many great Christian of old suffered depression and the Lord kept, blessed and used them. Charles Spurgeon for one. William Cowper the great hymn writer. Amy Carmichael missionary in India wrote her books her lasting legacy when she became bedridden , never to leave her bed till death. I am nearly 70 and when I was 15 I became a Christian. From then on I have suffered illnesses . I can testify that my life has been so blessed. The Lord has kept me , grown me, used me. Praise be His beautiful name. The Lord bless and keep you.
I just watch this and its like the LORD answered me to this video because i prayed the same when i asked to grow in faith before when i still dont know i was praying about but now i get it the LORD did answer our prayer Praise be to LORD Jesus LORD Almighty
if we are to see or experience more of Gods grace we will have to first face the vile state of our own souls....wow thats backwards from today's religious self aggrandizing mentalities ....
The tune is "O Waly, Waly" (better known as "The Water Is Wide": en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Water_Is_Wide_(song). Many, many versions of this classic Scottish folk song, one of my very favorites is James Taylor's: ruclips.net/video/8kE5ZD57Rc0/видео.html.
@@BobBennettMusic Thank you for that info. I recognized the melody but I knew the words were not these. When you mentioned Scottish folk song I knew I'd heard The Water is Wide sung by the Scottish band, Runrig. Their version is lovely; so is JT's.😊 ruclips.net/video/851tCIqBokA/видео.html
It was a recording of a few thousand men and women at the Together for the Gospel conference. You can purchase the CD as well as two other meetings at sovereigngracemusic.org/music/
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Beautiful and so it was with me!
Had I sung this 15 years ago, I'd not really know what I was singing. Today, I can relate to the reality of these words. We want to be like Christ, and rightly so - so we ask and we pursue, but we really don't know what we are asking until we get into the process of being conformed to His image. He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrow and acquainted with grief. Christian, don't think you will be any different if you really want to be like Him.
Amen
28 years into Christian Life, going on one year of knowing Christ in His fullness! I don't ever want to go back!
Had i sung this 15 years ago, i'd not really know what i was singing *
39 years of my adult.years , i am walking with my Master i have yet to know all
I’m only been born again for Four years, yet, this song is so relatable.
I’ve been overtaken by sudden crippling depression, yet, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for they shall see God.” has been made such a reality for me, for which I thank Him.
He was a man acquainted with grief...
the Sciptures are our consolation :)
Many great Christian of old suffered depression and the Lord kept, blessed and used them. Charles Spurgeon for one. William Cowper the great hymn writer. Amy Carmichael missionary in India wrote her books her lasting legacy when she became bedridden , never to leave her bed till death.
I am nearly 70 and when I was 15 I became a Christian. From then on I have suffered illnesses . I can testify that my life has been so blessed. The Lord has kept me , grown me, used me.
Praise be His beautiful name.
The Lord bless and keep you.
Thank you for posting this !! God is good to us "worms". thank you, Father, for giving us John Newton on this Earth to be a vessal for your glory ....
Romans 8:28, 29 revealed: “....according to His purpose....to be conformed to the image of His Son”. His grace is sufficient; Hallelujah!
I just watch this and its like the LORD answered me to this video because i prayed the same when i asked to grow in faith before when i still dont know i was praying about but now i get it the LORD did answer our prayer
Praise be to LORD Jesus LORD Almighty
Such a beautiful song I love you God
Wonderful John Newton poem set to music!
What a powerful song!
if we are to see or experience more of Gods grace we will have to first face the vile state of our own souls....wow thats backwards from today's religious self aggrandizing mentalities ....
You're so right. You can't know that you need a savior unless and until you look at the worm. It's an offensive truth.
Goes well with the book I'm currently reading, "The Life and Diary of David Brainerd."
One of the greatest tunes! And a great text too
thank you lord for this song
Great cleansing song
Thank you for posting this! This hymn has been a blessing to me for many decades.
This is from the 3/7/2018 Shepherd's Conference in California
Actually, It's from Together for the Gospel (T4G). See Track #13 here: sovereigngracemusic.org/music/albums/together-for-the-gospel-live-ii/
That was the first time I heard this song and loved it
Praise God!
Oh i love it
This was written by John Owen, was it not ?
John Newton, I believe
John Newton, the author of "Amazing Grace."
anybody know where I could find the sheet music?
What tune is this?
The tune is "O Waly, Waly" (better known as "The Water Is Wide": en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Water_Is_Wide_(song). Many, many versions of this classic Scottish folk song, one of my very favorites is James Taylor's: ruclips.net/video/8kE5ZD57Rc0/видео.html.
@@BobBennettMusic Thank you for that info. I recognized the melody but I knew the words were not these. When you mentioned Scottish folk song I knew I'd heard The Water is Wide sung by the Scottish band, Runrig. Their version is lovely; so is JT's.😊
ruclips.net/video/851tCIqBokA/видео.html
The words to this hymn are written by John Newton, most widely known for writing "Amazing Grace." 1725-1807.
Any facts on the performers, please?
It was a recording of a few thousand men and women at the Together for the Gospel conference. You can purchase the CD as well as two other meetings at sovereigngracemusic.org/music/
Thanx, Brianna.
Its called a congregation