Michael Card - "Now that I've held Him in my arms"

Another incredible song by Michael Card. As is typical, perfect word choices combine with great vocals for memorable mental images. From the first time I heard this song,the line "Simeon takes the boy and starts to sing..." has made me continually reflect back to the mindset of Simeon, and the utter joy that he must have felt overflowing within him. Of all the things this old man could have done at that moment...shout, laugh, cry, smile, clap, pray...Michael Card says he began to SING.....perfect!! Amazing imagery.

I don't know if this song was inteneded to be written with a "Messianic" overtone to it or not, and I am sorry if any find it offensive, but maybe it will cause someone to dig a little deeper, and mainstream Jews and Christians will wake up and put aside their dogmatic traditions, and begin to listen to the unbiased Word of God and realize that there is a common thread that binds and unites us (See Hebrews 1-13).

This was my second video, second music montage, and 1st time using Vegas 7.0. Pinnacle is out the window as it is too limiting, and I will continue learning with Vegas.

I hope you enjoy the video, and find the same inspiration from the song as I did.

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• christ
• christian
• messianic
• messiah
• baby
• jesus
• birth
• michael
• card
• arms

[muTedskycowgirl]

What movie clips was this done with?

[maximumgravity]

@muTedskycowgirl It was from the 1977 Jesus of Nazareth, but I edited the video clips themselves, so the sequence doesn't appear in the movie in the order in the video, as well as a few modifications and graphic edits - but pretty minor changes

[anameansgraceful]

Of course this song was made with a messianic theme, It is steight from the bible, Yet this is good because It shows how Jesus even as a baby fullfiled prophicy. I like this song.

[maximumgravity]

Yes this is true. Unfortunately, it is easy to overlook the simplicity of the truth as the Bible presents it when we continue to cloud our minds with traditions of men. Sometimes we have to remove the blinders to just see things as they are.

[patanderson1948]

I don't think we can remove the blinders on our own ~~ I believe it is an act of God to the one who is willing to believe and accept the truth. We must have our eyes enlightened by God.

[maximumgravity]

Pat I can tell by your username that there is much deeper truth in what you say than what appears on the surface - and yes - I do agree with your comments. However, as is the common theme all through the Bible - we must be WILLING to be the watchers we are called to be. Thanks for the comments.

[weeweelegs]

Yeshua = Salvation

King of Kings

Lord  of Lords, our Messiah

[Petrafan327]

@sjci98 Catholicism is distorted Christianity.

[Petrafan327]

@sjci98 The "rock" referred to in that verse is salvation.

[60bunnies]

Wonderful and true story...not a fable at all~~~

[SuperAbishag]

Blessed be the Name above all other names, JESUS! Thank you so much for posting this. You did a splendid job of connecting the song with the video. God Bless you, and MERRY CHRISTMAS! +++ Jesus is the Messiah, the Light of the world! Hallelujah! Yeshua is LORD! Shalom! +++

[tjacobs9]

Thank you for a wonderful video your hard work paid off...sharing on my FB page to spread the "Word!"

[ALFIE3006]

This always reduces me to tears. Simply stunning.

[myshield1]

Very, very powerful video and song! It moves me to tears. (But I still watch it and send it to those who will appreciate it.)

Thanks!

[cubbycab]

i think of my auntie whos dying of cancer....."my life can come to an end, let your servent now depart in peace" :)

[thetruthsetsusfree1]

The truth is the truth, whether we believe it or not! Praise God for such inspiring music!

[5Ducklings]

How beautiful!! Although I have enjoyed Michael Card for many years, this is the first time I have heard this song. Your beautiful pairing of images with the lyrics brought tears to my eyes. A powerful song accompanying a powerful video. Thank you for that!