Indelible Grace (feat Sandra McCracken) - And Can It Be

It's been said that no tune that this hymn has been sung to can do it justice, but this is Indelible Grace's attempt at trying to do a remake of that famous hymn by Charles Wesley.

"Charles Wesley, founder of the movement known as Methodism with his brother, John, was ordained as a priest in the Church of England in 1735. However, three years later, the evening of May 21, 1738, reportedly after prolonged Bible reading he wrote:

"At midnight I gave myself to Christ, assured that I was safe, whether sleeping or waking. I had the continual experience of His power to overcome all temptation, and I confessed with joy and surprise that He was able to do exceedingly abundantly for me above what I can ask or think."

Another writer states that he recorded in his journal:

"I now found myself at peace with God, and rejoiced in hope of loving Christ. I saw that by faith I stood."

Two days later, his journal reported that he had begun writing a hymn. This hymn was likely "And Can It Be" because of the vivid testimony of stanza four. This hymn and "Where Shall My Wondering Soul Begin" were the first of the 6000 plus hymns that he wrote. Also, it is reported that his brother John sang a hymn to the tune CRUCIFIXION on his own conversion to "vital religion" three days later. Although it was not stated what hymn it was, the Foundery Tune Book, published by John Wesley in 1742, paired "And Can It Be" with CRUCIFIXION.

"And Can It Be" was first published in John Wesley's Psalms and Hymns in 1738, then in Hymns and Sacred Poems in 1739. From middle of the nineteenth century on, "And Can It Be" has been set to SAGINA." (from http://songsandhymns.org/hymns/detail/and-can-it-be)

Lead Sheet (real key): http://www.igracemusic.com/hymnbook/lead/andcanitbeREAL.pdf
Lead Sheet (capo): http://www.igracemusic.com/hymnbook/lead/andcanitbeCAPO.pdf
Chords: http://www.igracemusic.com/hymnbook/chords/a11.pdf

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Amazing
• Love
• How
• Can
• It
• Be
• God
• Die
• For
• Me

[Palindrome700]

This is beautiful I think they did the song justice :)

Soli Deo Gloria

[dmprovau]

I love this version of this song. So beautiful...



[perkpat1]

This is one of my favorite hymns and the way she sings it is sweet.

[kcosgro]

I LOVE this version. just a fantastic arrangement!

[SpiderWebber11]

Aside from any comparisons, this version of the song is wonderful. It really promotes the Gospel is conducive to much praise! Love it!

[jeriwho]

I love Indelible Grace, but I must agree with critics: this tune is not sufficient for the hymn. Actually, the traditional church music suits it better. But I love Indelible Grace. This just isn't their best work.

[54worth]

I love it! I need Him!

Thanks for this great post.