Oldest Christian Hymn

[flyingcharm]

way to go dude.  Jesus lives.

[exuish]

Kiitos kauniista virrestä hyvin paljon!

[HotShotRuksy]

whats the song called

[msal1964]

It's not quite the oldest Christian Hymn...ask the Syrian Christians

[88sublunaire]

@msal1964 Yes,the oldest Christian Hymn is the Phos Hilarion wich is allways sung in the Orthodox Vespers.

This one is older than many of the New Testament scriptures.

[Loiginer]

@88sublunaire

It is maybe the oldest Protestant Hymn!

Greetings Orthodox Brother! =]

[coolguyace]

i hear that song a lot didnt know that was the oldest hymn

[jprodigy]

this is so cute! =]]

make a cd!! please! i love this

[dunno194]

Phillipians 2 is one of my favorite passages in the bible! I love the part in the NIV where it says He did not consider equality with God something to be "grasped". It paints a picture of Him refusing to hold onto that equality, which was rightfully His, with a clenched fist and encourages us to do the same : )

[infinitelink]

p.s. my last comment was a reply to USAsoldier1955; I don't get why youtube, anymore, often puts replies at the top of comments rather than subsumed under what they're replying to. : (

[estaben52]

Way to go pastor Kermit! That steve rye is OK as well!

[USAsoldier1955]

Actually, the Oldest Christian hymns are the Psalms, followed by Old testament and New Testament Canticles....of which this selection is an example.

[infinitelink]

I'm pretty sure what's meant by 'Christian hymn' are those songs written after Christ's advent and ascension, though yes it's arguable (intelligently) that those are also Christian, especially being foundational to Christian teaching with David as a Messanic prophet; furthermore, since some of those hymns are Messianic they also, in an even surer sense, could be called 'Christian', since 'Christ' is Greek for 'Messiah' (yes, I know both of those are anglicized forms). : )

[DeafCatholic]

He's right...it predates Phos Hilaron. The hymn is taken from Philippians 2:6-11, known in Latin as "Christus Iesus, cum in forma Dei esset". It's more widely used in the Roman liturgy than in the Byzantine liturgy. In the contemporary liturgy, it's sung during Second Vespers on Sundays.

Thank you, Pastor!

[grkchipper]

Beautiful, but the oldest Christian hymn was from the 2nd century, called, "Fos Hilaron" which was originally written in Greek. Nevertheless, this is a beautiful hymn too.

[formerliberal]

Thank you for sharing! God love you and holds you close! Your a good man!

[HoneyChampaign]

Thank you for that ministry!

The scripture comes alive a little for me after hearing that!!

†

[theakaneko]

Happy Easter! This is beautiful.

[Lullyaby]

yeah...i like it..this feeling..peace

[ShushLorraine]

A treasure. Wish I could have a video of my granddad singing hymns. Good singing voice for sure.

[smokybrick]

Awesome. Philippians 2:10 cross references with Isaiah 45:23. Showing that Jesus is God.

What an incredible hymn and great testimony to our savior.

[wineaux1988]

are you insane???!!! i think u need the retard utube, chief. get a real life, and praise our God...instead of putting him down.

GO TO SCHOOL AND LEARN WHAT BLASPHEMY REALLY MEANS!!!!!!!!!!!!

[o3mattman]

i never said anything about your god. i didnt put down your god. i didnt disrespect you or your god

[wineaux1988]

have you ever heard of, 'intent'? if you KNEW the lyrics to this beautiful song, you woulda never made such a horrid remark. and....i dont know 'what god' you recognize..but i honor the ONE AND ONLY GOD,that sent his ONLY SON, JESUS, to this earth to teach us of HIS LOVE...read the KING JAMES...and, oyea, God Bless You

[wineaux1988]

GOD has blessed you, my dear, with a beautiful voice.......thank you for this SOOOOO inspiring and beautiful hymn.

GOD LOVE AND BLESS YOU, DEAR.

[HymnTime]

what a real blessing a great classic hymn , I love it and you for taking time to sing and post. God bless you forever.

[icca500]

Awesome Rev. Rye! You have a beautiful voice. I've heard "Amazing Grace (He Looked Beyond My Faults)" to this tune, but didn't know there was another hymn for this tune.

[princesspleasant]

God bless you sir.I enjoyed it. I've never heard it before.

[daileyb212]

This is great. I am going to teach a lesson on Act 16:25-34. I was wondering what song Paul and Silas might have sang while they were in prison. This is it. Thanks

[gneisenau321]

Happy Good Friday and Easter! May the love of our Savior Jesus Christ be with you all.

[2255661]

Very Nice!

[petasti]

superb

[CherylLuvsJesus]

Bless your heart sir!

[theblackhand2]

Its a beautiful and heart felt hym, sir. Thank you for taking the time to post your video.

God Bless.

[gneisenau321]

Thanks for the lyrics!

[stellajoylincoln]

2 of 2 stanzas Therefore God honored him above all others, Giving him a name above all other names, That at His Name every kne - e should bow Upon this earth, below and above as well. And every tongue confess Him as the Lord That God His Father might be glorified. There-fore rejoice and again I say rejoice; That all may know that the Lord is near at hand (last line repeats) I hope someone can use this beneficially. I am honored by he request. Kermit Rye

[bakisi50]

@stellajoylincoln what is the name of this hymn

[mirip777]

@bakisi50 i can not tell .w.y.fullerton 1857-1932

[stellajoylincoln]

1 of 2 stanzas

Christ Jesus who, though in the form of God

Did not demand  his rights as the Divine

But laid aside his mighty power and glory

And took the form of a slave becoming man.

And yet as man he was humbled even more,

Becoming obedient even un--to death,

And in his death he died as a crim-in-al,

Giving up his life upon that cruel Roman Cross

[januarysdawn]

thanks.

the tune is like Danny boy.

[samuelzion7]

Thanks for posting this song.One more song is there with the same tune

That is " I cannot tell why He whom angels worship "

[Krittikas]

Nice.

[kbssaibot]

Charis kay eirene, Rye poimenos. Charistetos pros leitourgois eucharistenzeou.

[okieinexile]

Very nice.

[mitchelltbatten]

The Lord is always near at hand Praise his name. Thanks so much pastor

[gweigei]

Thanks for posting this Pastor Rye. I was looking for the song that I heard in a church and although not the same this one is to the same tune.