Do I spot Mennonites in the group? I always thought they knew something the rest of us don't. They seem to lead peaceful, fulfilled, God-fearing lives and I feel we could learn a lesson from them.
Yes, there are some Mennonites among the singers. This event takes place in Goshen Indiana, in the heart of Amish/Mennonite country, and quite a few (though a minority) of those attending are local Amish or Mennonite folk. The event itself is organized by local singers, not any church group, and singers from many states, and sometimes a few from Canada, participate.
I'm sure we could learn many good lessons in life from the Mennonites!
I am a Buddhist and I just started singing Sacred Harp about six months ago and I find this music truly awe inspiring. The people behind it are no less amazing. Singing is something that I now think all people need to experience first hand. This video just takes my breath away thank you. :-)
And thank YOU for this comment! I couldn't agree more that singing together is something people need to experience. Our society seems so fragmented, and so much into a habit of polarizing everything, that simply getting together in a large group to sing in harmony, share food has a great healing effect. For the time being, any possible conflicts are put aside and everyone agrees to sing whatever songs are called and socialize in a spirit of harmony.
If I die soon (unlikely, but who knows) this and "China" will stick out as quite different from the other songs I have planned, all from The Hymnal 1982 (of The Episcopal Church)
I really really really like this song! thank you so much for sharing these sacred songs! I really appreciate that there are others out there who love this kind of music as well! Faved!
You're welcome! It's great when my videos reach the people who enjoy them most. I hope you are part of a group who sing this kind of music - it's truly an inspiring activity.
I nearly cried while watching this. It gives me such hope.
kelath5555 4 months ago
Do I spot Mennonites in the group? I always thought they knew something the rest of us don't. They seem to lead peaceful, fulfilled, God-fearing lives and I feel we could learn a lesson from them.
KE5HOB 2 years ago
Yes, there are some Mennonites among the singers. This event takes place in Goshen Indiana, in the heart of Amish/Mennonite country, and quite a few (though a minority) of those attending are local Amish or Mennonite folk. The event itself is organized by local singers, not any church group, and singers from many states, and sometimes a few from Canada, participate.
I'm sure we could learn many good lessons in life from the Mennonites!
PLBrayfield 2 years ago
I am a Buddhist and I just started singing Sacred Harp about six months ago and I find this music truly awe inspiring. The people behind it are no less amazing. Singing is something that I now think all people need to experience first hand. This video just takes my breath away thank you. :-)
salsa838 2 years ago 2
And thank YOU for this comment! I couldn't agree more that singing together is something people need to experience. Our society seems so fragmented, and so much into a habit of polarizing everything, that simply getting together in a large group to sing in harmony, share food has a great healing effect. For the time being, any possible conflicts are put aside and everyone agrees to sing whatever songs are called and socialize in a spirit of harmony.
PLBrayfield 2 years ago
If I die soon (unlikely, but who knows) this and "China" will stick out as quite different from the other songs I have planned, all from The Hymnal 1982 (of The Episcopal Church)
mpj334 2 years ago
I really really really like this song! thank you so much for sharing these sacred songs! I really appreciate that there are others out there who love this kind of music as well! Faved!
MunchkinGoddess86 2 years ago
You're welcome! It's great when my videos reach the people who enjoy them most. I hope you are part of a group who sing this kind of music - it's truly an inspiring activity.
PLBrayfield 2 years ago