These are They - David Phelps and gaither Vocal Band

Gaither Vocal Band Australia 2005. This is the best interpretation of "These are They" by David Phelps


The oceans give up
All the dead that are in them
The graves open wide
To set captives free
And those who are roaming
The earth rise to meet them
Abrahams seed as the sands of the sea

CHORUS:
These are they
Who have come out
Of great tribulation
They have washed their robes
in The blood of the lamb
They have gone through much sorrow
Into great jubilation
They're redeemed by the blood of the lamb

Like a strong mighty army
Their voices are ringing
The great crowds of witnesses
Sing freedom song
As they enter the country
Built by their own father
The promissed homeland
They yearned for so long
(change key)

All the strangers and pilgrims
Are no longer strangers
All the tired, weary wanderer's
They will wander no more
The table is ready
For the great celebration
And the welcome home banner
Flies over the door

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[katidzo]

first two lines are not biblically correct. "the oceans give up all the dead that are in them" refere to those of the 2nd resurrection, those who now face judgment and are sent to the lake of fire; see Revelations where this song is taken. They are not those before the throne room of God. The phrase, "graves set captives free" can not mean us because once we die, we are present with the Lord and because we are in Christ, we are not captives. So I will have to change the first two lines.

[arria1911ca]

@katidzo OK, you are right

[Penguins95268771]

david your out of this world voice of an angel incredible.

[shemahbrown]

@arria1911ca and @katidzo, please read 1 Thessalonians 4, in particular verses 15-17 where the word of God clearly states that when Jesus returns the dead in Christ will rise first (oceans giving up the dead, those 'confined' by the grave set free) then we who are alive and remain (those who are roaming the earth) will be caught up together with them to meet the Lord in the air. Though paraphrased, the first two lines are the plain, gospel truth. Be blessed in your study of the Word.

[MollyGon03]

@shemahbrown Thank you!!! That's exactly what I thought!

[katidzo]

@donjojo2000 So, because I disagree with a biblical interpretation, that means "I'm lost" as you so bluntly put it? To speak that way of one whom Christ died for and saved is a very dangerous thing.

[ernnynusawakan]

Wow...when i see this video i can imagine how happy we will be when Jesus comes! We will see our loved ones that have passed away,, family, friends...and we will be together to praise God every day in heaven! I can't wait!

We are saved by Jesus Christ!

[camilouwalk]

@katidzo really? i thought when we die we are kinda like sleeping until Jesus comes doesnt Ecclesiastes 9:5 say that the dead know nothing? If ppl went to heaven right after they diedwouldnt they know it? Why does that verse say that the dead know nothing? isnt that why 1 Thessalonians 4:16,17 talks abt how when Jesus comes the dead in Christ shall rise first and then those who are alive in Christ will rise to meet them in the air? Maybe this is the verse that they are referring to in the song.

[1farp]

1 Thessalonians 4: 13 - 18 incorporates the 1st two lines FIRST, then Revelation 20 later. That's 2 separate times. Please see the trees AND the forest.

[moodoo1]

Notice how there are no dislikes......who could?

[Twentepimp]

Guy Penrod's better

[LISAN305]

@HarlanLovestone u r absolutely correct that's exactly wat the bible teaches.......

[sxygurl1431]

I absolutely love this song! I believe this has to be my favorite by David and the Vocal Band. David has an astounding voice anyway, I've never heard anyone sing like him, I've seen them several times in concert, not as many as I would like b/c they don't come to my close to where I live that often but I go every time they do come. I always get chill bumps when I hear David sing live and still do a lot when I listen to cds and watch videos. Thumbs up David and the Vocal Band.