Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence - as sung by Jack Marti

[buzzard027]

very nicely done

[guitmartiman]

@buzzard027 Thank you.

[MrJustinLegault]

Dear Guitarmartiman,

You don't have to sing the words as a ref. to transubstantiation; you can sing them as a ref. to John 6 (read this chapter again!), which is their source. Even if you reject the Catholic interpretation of this text, as a follower of Christ you must accept his words, even if you do not know precisely how he wants us to take them. So sing them biblically, as a good disciple should.

Yours in Christ

Justin

[guitmartiman]

@MrJustinLegault The words I used were not biblically incorrect. I have no problem with the metaphor of Jesus as the Bread of life, but that's not the way the lyric put it. I also realize it wouldn't B unbiblical 2 use the lyric the way it was written, but since it wasn't exactly quoting the Bible, & I did not want 2 lend credence 2 the transubstantiation doctrine by singing it that way. I'm sorry. The lyric just doesn't sit well with me. There are other songs I will do where I use the metaphor.

[MrJustinLegault]

@guitmartiman The words you used were fine, theologically and Biblically correct, and lovely in their own right. It's what you left out that troubles me, not what you put in. My hope is that even rejecting transubstantiation, you can accept the mystery of the body & the blood Christ proposes to his followers in John 6. He insisted on its acceptance, to the point that he would rather have his followers leave him than reject it. Take 10 minutes, and reread John 6, slowly.

[guitmartiman]

@MrJustinLegault I understand that Jesus is more important to us than the food we eat, that He is, in fact, the Bread of life, metaphorically speaking. If we eat His flesh and drink His blood by abiding in Him and in His Word than we will live for ever with Him in the place that He has prepared for us. I just did not feel comfortable with that lyric in this song.

[MrJustinLegault]

@guitmartiman I understand. Thank you for explaining, & for your patience.

[guitmartiman]

No problem. I appreciate your concern. I don't change lyrics lightly. I gave this a lot of thought & prayerful consideration. I just couldn't sing it the way it was written, even though technically I could do so & not B wrong. The way it was worded just went over the line 4 me. I know people, not just Catholics, who teach transubstantiation, and they R emphatic about it. 2 take it 2 that extent really just destroys the significance of what Christ was saying & brings it down 2 a carnal level.

[mark0123210]

The lyrics are wrong. It's "In the body and the blood He will give to all the faithful, His own self for heavenly food."

[guitmartiman]

@mark0123210 Since I do not subscribe to the theory of Transubstantiation, I could not sing that lyric in good conscience, so I adapted the lyric accordingly, so that I could sing the song in Spirit and in Truth. If it offends you, I'm sorry, but you are obviously free to sing the song in whatever way reflects your understanding.

[sparky47a]

This is beautiful. I've just been listening to the original in French. My French teacher taught it to us in class more than 30 years, and it's stayed with me all this time. I didn't know there was an English version. Beautiful arrangement and lovely singing and playing. Thank you!

[guitmartiman]

You're welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed my arrangement.

[SmurFinPhantom]

Another great one by a great one. Merry Christmas Jack!

[scottklaw]

That was awesome. Merry Christmas.

[boogertoots]

Love it Jack!! Wonderfull words and beautiful playing. This will become one of my favorites!

Merry Christmas.

♫ Derek J. Holak ♫

[KECOG]

Absolutely beautiful!!! Amen, and amen!!!

Merry Christmas to all!

[pianogirl4ever]

Very nice! Merry Christmas! (*^^&(

[BeautifulGirlByDana]

Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence - ♪♫ is a 5/5 ★s

[CharmedQuarkZ99]

Real pleasing Jack

[harleyhawgn]

Hello Jack, first of all I send you and your lovely wife wishes for a Very Merry Christmas Season. This is a great song and I really enjoyed listening. 5's are certainly an unerrating, but all that's allowed. I sure do like that guitar, sounds awesome! THANKS JACK, AND LOOKING FORWARD TO ANOTHER GREAT YEAR HERE ON UTUBE. C.W.