I have been a worship leader for many years now. It bugs me to the core, and it should bug you too if you proclaim to love God, that Hillsong piggy backs off original Christian classics only to "polish" them up so YOU can go to your local Christian bookstore and buy that album for 15 or 20 dollars. They have no right in the name Jesus to go and rewrite another mans words simply for one thing. So that you buy their records and go to their concerts.
@jethro8875 Hillsong does not have concerts. They do, however, have album recordings that are free events available to anyone. Why should it matter that people are willing to pay for a song that still holds the same message and deep meaning beneath the lyrics? It even says in the description that the proceeds go towards the QLD flood relief appeal. As a worship leader, you should be excited that classics are being continued in a fresher form.
We are free to disagree and not like a song. I will tell you what erks me about Hillsong. This song, in its purest form, was written about one mans tragedy and how his surrender to Gods will and the ensueing glory that became of that. Hillsong decided in their great and mighty wisdom that the words of Horatio Spafford are not sufficient for their recording. Why? The albums you buy. I challenge all of you to look and see the true motivation of why this song has been changed. It is purely for $.
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For anyone who is looking for a biblical explanation of the gospel and salvation, I would highly recommend checking out the scribd website that is listed on my channel. The scripture references given on there make it very clear and easy to understand.
The story is indeed sad. But we shouldn't forget that this song is not a song of lamentation, but a declaration of hope and peace. I will not claim to understand the pain Horatio must have felt, and God forbid that I down-play it's magnitude. But He is bigger; He is greater; and His love is deeper. Is now, has been, and forever will be.
@SuperStitchesTim I'm not sure if you meant that cynically, but either ways your statement is wrong. Christianity is against homosexuality, not against homosexuals. Sin deserves punishment, but sinners have been granted redemption. We are all sinners, so who are we to condemn anyone?
@SuperStitchesTim Actually, no, i'm not joking. Could you do more than post cynical one-liners? It doesn't quite help establish much of a debate or argument, which seems to be what you're keen on starting.
@twinkl80 That is true. But that is a debate I don't find substantial. Read 1 Timothy 1:9-10. I believe the bible is unambiguous about its position on homosexuality, so the Christians who say homosexuality is okay either have to explain how that fits with the bible, or concede that the bible is fallible.
just search at wikipedia....this hym was written after several traumatic events in Spafford's life...first was death of his only son shortly folowed by the Great chicago fire,which ruined him financially and the death of his 4 daughter....just try to search on wiki...GOD BLESS ALL
I remember being at church (Hillsong Sydney City Campus) when the story was narrated in a form of a short sketch, followed by the song. It was so dramatic that I welled up. I never knew the story behind this song. What an inspiration...
Going through a rocky time end of last year, and this song (not this version) kept me going, kept my faith - and am so glad Hillsongs have brought this out.
@DanielsSelf I know the story cause it's the reason my mom loves this song. The guy who wrote the original song years ago was on a train with his wife and it crashed. He could have gotten out but she was somehow stuck and though she told him to leave they say he stayed to hold her hand and as the flames burned them to death people outside said they head as he sang this song to her.
@KiinoSoko Okay, Ijust checked it out. After the ship thing he wrote the song, the part I was talking about is how he died after the song was written.
@KiinoSoko Actually I just realized you were talking about Spafford. I was taliking about Bliss, my bad. What happened was Spaffords son died, his daughters died on the ship and he wrote this song for them. When Horatio Spafford died of malaria the song was left to Philip Bliss who finished the rest of the song before dying in a train accident. It took me a minute to realize we were talking about to different guys involved in the song, try looking up both names for more of the story.
@TheShadowOfRaven My bad we were talking about two different guys. When Spafford died his song was left to Philip Bliss and Philip did some stuff to the song. It was Spafford died of malaria and Bliss died in the train accident. You can try checking both of those names to get the whole story.
@DanielsSelf i heard that story before, , wintley phipps told it before he sang this song at a show, its a tragic story,but one we can alll learn from
yes the events that led to the writing of this song is beyond sad but also inspiring to say the least.
BmSakiki 1 week ago
All is well as long as we're entrusted in the Christ's hands.
Ferocinator 3 weeks ago
I have been a worship leader for many years now. It bugs me to the core, and it should bug you too if you proclaim to love God, that Hillsong piggy backs off original Christian classics only to "polish" them up so YOU can go to your local Christian bookstore and buy that album for 15 or 20 dollars. They have no right in the name Jesus to go and rewrite another mans words simply for one thing. So that you buy their records and go to their concerts.
jethro8875 1 month ago
@jethro8875 Hillsong does not have concerts. They do, however, have album recordings that are free events available to anyone. Why should it matter that people are willing to pay for a song that still holds the same message and deep meaning beneath the lyrics? It even says in the description that the proceeds go towards the QLD flood relief appeal. As a worship leader, you should be excited that classics are being continued in a fresher form.
Dimported 2 weeks ago
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jethro8875 1 month ago
We are free to disagree and not like a song. I will tell you what erks me about Hillsong. This song, in its purest form, was written about one mans tragedy and how his surrender to Gods will and the ensueing glory that became of that. Hillsong decided in their great and mighty wisdom that the words of Horatio Spafford are not sufficient for their recording. Why? The albums you buy. I challenge all of you to look and see the true motivation of why this song has been changed. It is purely for $.
jethro8875 1 month ago
So if you dislike a song it means you don't know god? Pff... Christains..
jpflextel 1 month ago
Love this song!! I sent it to someone I know. He is suffering from ALS.
way2christ 2 months ago
What is exactly the story behind this?
I know it's talking about, whatever God does, I'm fine with it. Kinda?
SuperOrange7991 2 months ago
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I am a Muslim true religion is Islam and the Koran the word of God and the last Messenger of Allah, Muhammad peace be upon him who wants to know Islam enters the fallopian ask God to guide
zzzaaa503 3 months ago
3 people don't know God
fordman4life1 3 months ago 2
All is well with my soul, because I don`t have any. No evidence. NONE
ndzoko 3 months ago
i like this song .... the beats and rhythm plus the word is so fantastic
its a relaxing one
bkinary 4 months ago
i agree with DanielsSelf... the song is so anointed itself
adelletoledo 4 months ago
Where does one buy the album?
yagooie 6 months ago
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MovingBacksProducts 6 months ago
It is indeed well
SuperMorolake 7 months ago
God won't give us what we can't bear "
T____T
NoizerwithGod 7 months ago
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DreamsofMajesty 7 months ago
The story is indeed sad. But we shouldn't forget that this song is not a song of lamentation, but a declaration of hope and peace. I will not claim to understand the pain Horatio must have felt, and God forbid that I down-play it's magnitude. But He is bigger; He is greater; and His love is deeper. Is now, has been, and forever will be.
SquirrelOnIce 8 months ago 15
@SquirrelOnIce Except towards the gays.
SuperStitchesTim 2 weeks ago
@SuperStitchesTim I'm not sure if you meant that cynically, but either ways your statement is wrong. Christianity is against homosexuality, not against homosexuals. Sin deserves punishment, but sinners have been granted redemption. We are all sinners, so who are we to condemn anyone?
SquirrelOnIce 2 weeks ago
@SquirrelOnIce You're kidding me right? Please tell me you're joking...
SuperStitchesTim 2 weeks ago
@SuperStitchesTim Actually, no, i'm not joking. Could you do more than post cynical one-liners? It doesn't quite help establish much of a debate or argument, which seems to be what you're keen on starting.
SquirrelOnIce 2 weeks ago
@SquirrelOnIce
Sóme christians are against homosexuality.. not everyone
twinkl80 2 weeks ago
@twinkl80 That is true. But that is a debate I don't find substantial. Read 1 Timothy 1:9-10. I believe the bible is unambiguous about its position on homosexuality, so the Christians who say homosexuality is okay either have to explain how that fits with the bible, or concede that the bible is fallible.
SquirrelOnIce 2 weeks ago
LOVE IT !!!!
CRMunteanu 10 months ago
just search at wikipedia....this hym was written after several traumatic events in Spafford's life...first was death of his only son shortly folowed by the Great chicago fire,which ruined him financially and the death of his 4 daughter....just try to search on wiki...GOD BLESS ALL
sweehonbee999 11 months ago
A fine example of how a hymn should be left alone.
Cookey77 11 months ago
Beautiful song...so much aroha for Christ out saviour!!
dawnboxer 11 months ago
I remember being at church (Hillsong Sydney City Campus) when the story was narrated in a form of a short sketch, followed by the song. It was so dramatic that I welled up. I never knew the story behind this song. What an inspiration...
biscuitjp27 11 months ago
this is a great song i love it
MsPrincecharm 1 year ago
type the song name in google then go to the wikipedia site--even tells of this song being redone in 2011
rdryman100 1 year ago
ESTA PRECIOSA ESTA ALABANZA
picodevane 1 year ago 11
@picodevane for those people who don't speak Spanish it means "THIS IS BEAUTIFUL PRAISE"
DanielsSelf 1 year ago 24
Going through a rocky time end of last year, and this song (not this version) kept me going, kept my faith - and am so glad Hillsongs have brought this out.
smohnjith 1 year ago
sure, it's at the end of this srmon:
wwwdotmarshillchurchdotorg /media/rebels-guide-to-joy/the-rebels-guide-to-joy-in-death
It starts near the end, about 1:01=]
m4ttieE 1 year ago
There's a tragic story behind this song. But it's also really inspiring. I'd encourage you to check out=]
m4ttieE 1 year ago 8
@m4ttieE never knew that, could you let me know where I could find the story? :)
DanielsSelf 1 year ago 3
@DanielsSelf I know the story cause it's the reason my mom loves this song. The guy who wrote the original song years ago was on a train with his wife and it crashed. He could have gotten out but she was somehow stuck and though she told him to leave they say he stayed to hold her hand and as the flames burned them to death people outside said they head as he sang this song to her.
TheShadowOfRaven 10 months ago
@TheShadowOfRaven
Isnt this song written after the tragic death of his 4 daughters on a ship?
KiinoSoko 9 months ago
@KiinoSoko ??? I don't think so. I never heard that story though.
TheShadowOfRaven 9 months ago
@TheShadowOfRaven
well, wiki said so and according to some videos on youtube that said the same thing.
KiinoSoko 9 months ago
@KiinoSoko Okay, Ijust checked it out. After the ship thing he wrote the song, the part I was talking about is how he died after the song was written.
TheShadowOfRaven 9 months ago
@TheShadowOfRaven
oh, that's .. sad.
This man really went thru a lot :<
KiinoSoko 9 months ago
@KiinoSoko Actually I just realized you were talking about Spafford. I was taliking about Bliss, my bad. What happened was Spaffords son died, his daughters died on the ship and he wrote this song for them. When Horatio Spafford died of malaria the song was left to Philip Bliss who finished the rest of the song before dying in a train accident. It took me a minute to realize we were talking about to different guys involved in the song, try looking up both names for more of the story.
TheShadowOfRaven 9 months ago
@TheShadowOfRaven My bad we were talking about two different guys. When Spafford died his song was left to Philip Bliss and Philip did some stuff to the song. It was Spafford died of malaria and Bliss died in the train accident. You can try checking both of those names to get the whole story.
TheShadowOfRaven 9 months ago
@DanielsSelf Search this song with Guy Penrod. he tells the story in full. It will make you appreciate the song even more.
starshine428 6 months ago
@DanielsSelf i heard that story before, , wintley phipps told it before he sang this song at a show, its a tragic story,but one we can alll learn from
impactsangle 5 months ago