I love this, and I mean this next question in no derogatory manner, but why do the congregation stand for this piece, and yet not for the others? Thank you, and God bless!
@miniriddick2 It's tradition. People stand to honor kings and we stand to honor the King whenever we sing this song. Wikipedia says: "The British custom of standing for the 'Hallelujah' chorus originates from the belief that, at the London premiere, King George II stood up at words: 'For the Lord God Omnipotent reigneth'."
I JUST HAD A GLORY ENCOUNTER WITH THE LORD OF LORDS AND KING OF KINGS LISTENING TO THIS. I REALLY NEEDED TO HEAR THIS. I THINK GOD WAS IN HEAVEN BEING BLESSED BY THIS AMAZING RENDITION. IT MAKES THE SPIRIT-MAN INSIDE ME WANT TO JUMP RIGHT OUT OF MY BODY AND BE IN THE FULLY MANIFESTED PRESENCE OF THE LORD. HE REIGNS!!!
"....and He shall reign forever and ever" even though our lives are brief.
Legend has it King George II was so moved upon hearing this piece at the first London performance that he stood up. When the king stood, EVERYBODY stood.
Thanks for this performance may and our LORD who is God our Father richely bless these fellow christians in PA. I once visited your community with a friend and won't ever forget it. Thanks also for giving the glory to God. Perhaps some day in heaven will all be together like this.
They are Christian headcoverings in obedience to the scripture....I Corinthians 11:1-16 Sometimes they are referred to as veilings or kapps. Anabaptists (of which Mennonites are of) still believe and practice this ordinance. As do I for that matter. I hope that answers your question okay.
We don't claim to be the most skilled--we know we're not close to the best--but rather our goal is to praise God and bring glory to Him. We spend a good bit of time before each program praying that God would receive lots of glory and that people would be strengthened in their spiritual walk and encouraged to follow Him with their whole hearts.
@hansmast But you sang it with heart and a lot of respect for the song & the Spirit that originally inspired it. And for that I give you a big Like! Well done!
@hansmast You are SO right. We sing so as to parise God, not to please the judgemental ear of others. But your rendition is indeed praiseworthy. I can only guess at the amount of practice you've put into it. Congratulations and God Bless you all. Thanks for posting this wonderful piece of music.
hmm, I have been singing it with a choir as well and been to concerts where it has been performed but have never seen people to stand up ... and this was in church
Your experience proves that the tradition of standing has probably been forgotten. But it doesn't mean that it hasn't lasted since the time of Beethoven. You can probably find it in wikipedia or any other database.
I love this, and I mean this next question in no derogatory manner, but why do the congregation stand for this piece, and yet not for the others? Thank you, and God bless!
miniriddick2 8 months ago
@miniriddick2 It's tradition. People stand to honor kings and we stand to honor the King whenever we sing this song. Wikipedia says: "The British custom of standing for the 'Hallelujah' chorus originates from the belief that, at the London premiere, King George II stood up at words: 'For the Lord God Omnipotent reigneth'."
hansmast 8 months ago
@hansmast Oh, I see, thank you! I know we did in Britain, but I didn't know it was done in America as well! Thank you, God bless :)
miniriddick2 8 months ago
I JUST HAD A GLORY ENCOUNTER WITH THE LORD OF LORDS AND KING OF KINGS LISTENING TO THIS. I REALLY NEEDED TO HEAR THIS. I THINK GOD WAS IN HEAVEN BEING BLESSED BY THIS AMAZING RENDITION. IT MAKES THE SPIRIT-MAN INSIDE ME WANT TO JUMP RIGHT OUT OF MY BODY AND BE IN THE FULLY MANIFESTED PRESENCE OF THE LORD. HE REIGNS!!!
DRUMMERJAYable 8 months ago
(out of the mouths of babes)
"....and He shall reign forever and ever" even though our lives are brief.
Legend has it King George II was so moved upon hearing this piece at the first London performance that he stood up. When the king stood, EVERYBODY stood.
highlandsh 1 year ago
Thanks for this performance may and our LORD who is God our Father richely bless these fellow christians in PA. I once visited your community with a friend and won't ever forget it. Thanks also for giving the glory to God. Perhaps some day in heaven will all be together like this.
lambie2044 2 years ago
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jdsings4U 2 years ago
Where did the little bonnets originate from? Not like China....but I mean like, historically what's the story?
RyYajn 2 years ago
They are Christian headcoverings in obedience to the scripture....I Corinthians 11:1-16 Sometimes they are referred to as veilings or kapps. Anabaptists (of which Mennonites are of) still believe and practice this ordinance. As do I for that matter. I hope that answers your question okay.
radicallyforjesus 2 years ago
Very nice job of singing.
God Bless.
Have no problem with people standing,
at least, its not the sound of loud rock band, as in some churches now days.
So Bless all the singers.
SkylineCoyote 2 years ago 2
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jdsings4U 2 years ago
You apparently click on the wrong one,
I did not question the wearing of the covering. Double check your clicking.
You were responding to RyYajn, not SkylineCoyote.
No problem, Its easy to mis-click.
Take care and God Bless.
SkylineCoyote 2 years ago
Sorry about that! Thanks for clearing that up!
jdsings4U 2 years ago
WOW!! Incredible, with powerful voices!
coppelia2000 2 years ago 2
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terrible...what is this amish country??? booo my choir sounds betterr
PLANOWESTWOLF 3 years ago
Be kind!
4fmlylove 2 years ago 4
Yup, it's Amish country: Lancaster County, PA.
We don't claim to be the most skilled--we know we're not close to the best--but rather our goal is to praise God and bring glory to Him. We spend a good bit of time before each program praying that God would receive lots of glory and that people would be strengthened in their spiritual walk and encouraged to follow Him with their whole hearts.
hansmast 2 years ago 10
Thank you. Praise the Lord and may it indeed be an encouragement.
benjaminnl 2 years ago
@hansmast But you sang it with heart and a lot of respect for the song & the Spirit that originally inspired it. And for that I give you a big Like! Well done!
Bosingr 1 year ago
@hansmast You are SO right. We sing so as to parise God, not to please the judgemental ear of others. But your rendition is indeed praiseworthy. I can only guess at the amount of practice you've put into it. Congratulations and God Bless you all. Thanks for posting this wonderful piece of music.
Betty0954 9 months ago
I highly doubt it.
Sealight223 2 years ago
can someone tell me why they all stand up for the song?
cuarsn 3 years ago
It's a long Tradition. Done in churches and chapels for as long as the song has been performed.
laralovesmusic1 3 years ago
hmm, I have been singing it with a choir as well and been to concerts where it has been performed but have never seen people to stand up ... and this was in church
cuarsn 3 years ago
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laralovesmusic1 3 years ago
Your experience proves that the tradition of standing has probably been forgotten. But it doesn't mean that it hasn't lasted since the time of Beethoven. You can probably find it in wikipedia or any other database.
laralovesmusic1 3 years ago
i heard once that it has to do with a King way back when....kinda just stood up during the song and everyone else did...but that's just hearsay
thealphagoat 2 years ago
Beautiful.
FynFlyte 3 years ago
Most of these People are Beachy Amish...or AKA Amish-Mennonites...
KRISTYKATERI 3 years ago
Beauifully done!
Molliepet 3 years ago
Beautiful acoustic version! It would have been nice to be closer to the singers, though.
Roadsidepictures 3 years ago
Very nice! We did this song with the chorale that I sang in. I really miss chorus singing.
luvnmusic2008 3 years ago
i kno right! i sang this with a chorale for christmas last yr, and i miss it so much!!!
totallyfreakinrandom 3 years ago
Lovely song..... lovely singing.....too bad we can't SEE the singers. they are, after all the stars here....
VeeVeeVeeV 3 years ago