"Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing" - high school summer camp videosong

Bonus video! http://youtu.be/BqrcIcuC8mI "Show More" to read about the project. Learn even more at http://episcopalcampmt.org

"Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing," a music video (videosong) performed and produced by campers and staff of Camp Marshall Episcopal, senior high camp 2011.

Inspired by captivating and compelling music/video projects such as those by 'Playing for Change' and 'Pomplamoose,' this "Come Thou Fount' project is the second videosong from the new and groundbreaking (read: breaking ground) Media Arts Center at Camp Marshall. While developing this piece in our wonderful, woodsy outdoor environment, under the tabernacle of the stars, we utilized the Media Center to listen to many versions of this song for inspiration, including interpretations by Sufjan Stevens, David Crowder Band, Chris Rice, Jars of Clay, and an especially unique rendition from Jadon Lavik. Don't forget the Mormon Tabernacle Choir! Every artist's acute perspective as amazing as the last!

The camp launched a pilot media arts program in June, 2011. The idea was to explore what it means to be 21st century Christians, people who are active and fluent in the digitally-connected existence in the midst of which we find ourselves, yet who are connected deeply to one another and to Christ.

The technical qualification for a videosong, as originally offered by Pomplamoose:
VideoSong, a music video medium with 2 rules:
1. What you see is what you hear (no lip-syncing for instruments or voice).
2. If you hear it, at some point you see it (no hidden sounds).

Don't forget to watch in HD!

Note from the Director:
Okay, so, moment of transparency -- this videosong does not follow the rules exclusively; it cannot be officially qualified with other legit videosongs. But it's close. We decided to compromise the technical qualification in order to maximize the impact of the experience. Next year though...

This inconsistency, however, can be an opportunity to invite you or any curious viewer to participate in this project: Can anybody point out the places where this video breaks the rules? Some are more obvious than others....

Also for the record, my personal favorite version to listen to (right now) is the Sufjan Stevens one. Sufjan makes it so gentle, so good. Unlike this videosong you're watching, our "Come Thou Fount: Unplugged" video possesses this same kind of quiet and intimate energy as Sufjan's.

Thanks to God whose gifts of life-giving energy have made it possible for me to be a part of something like this. And thanks to Dave Campbell for all the support!

-Andrew

Lyrics we used:
Come thou fount of every blessing
Tune my heart to sing Thy grace
Streams of mercy never ceasing
Call for songs of loudest praise
Teach me some melodious sonnet
Sung by flaming tongues above
Praise his name, I'm fixed upon it
Name of Thy redeeming love

Here I raise my Ebenezer
Hither by Thy help I come
And I hope by Thy good pleasure
Safely to arrive at home
Prone to wander Lord I feel it
Prone to leave the God I love
Here's my heart oh take and seal it
Seal it for Thy courts above

Hither to Thy love has blessed me
Thou hast brought me to this place
And I know Thy hand will bring me
Safely home by Thy good grace
Jesus sought me when a stranger
Wondering from the fold of God
He to rescue me from danger
Bought me with His precious blood

O to grace how great a debtor
Daily I'm constrained to be!
Let thy goodness like a fetter
Bind my wandering heart to Thee
Prone to wander Lord I feel it
Prone to leave the God I love
Here's my heart Lord, take and seal it
Seal it for Thy courts above

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[hannahholtgeerts]

@camperkala I miss this place and I've never even been there.

[Keliknian]

There seems to be a problem with the video views, it is only showing mine.

[jenifercgamber]

What a beautiful community in praise of God !

[suzimoose]

This brings tears as I remember my wonderful memories at Camp Marshall. God Bless Y'all and Camp Marshall!! :o)

[trippledigitss]

That is great you guys! Its sounds wonderful! The blonde girl at the start has a beautiful voice, you all do! Its great to see so many young adults with faith in Him and using the blessings He gave you in such a positive way! Helps renew my faith in myself and our next generation! Thanks for sharing this and keep it up, you guys are awesome! God bless!

[javacup1]

:D ahh! It's so incredible to see the result of all our work! And all the editing is pristine! What a blessing to be a part of this project. If only I'd had some more interesting emotion on my face on the dock!

[MrAndrewWheatley]

Thanks to everyone for the support and kind words. The project has been an incredibly moving experience for me, and I hope for others involved.

Also:

1.) Though she is but briefly mentioned in the video, Kristine Frances had a profoundly positive impact on this project and on Sr. High Camp. As a talented artist and singer, she worked tirelessly and lovingly in service of all the campers and staff.

2.) Dave Campbell is a visionary. Simple. Let us lift him up and support his incredible leadership.

[MrAndrewWheatley]

@cbenkelman -- The camp will be posting an mp3 for this on the website very soon. I'll will make sure to let you know when it's available!

[cbenkelman]

where do we download an MP3 file ??

[cbenkelman]

This is absolutely stunning - beautiful - inspirational!! All of us who've been to Camp Marshall are truly blessed, and I'd say now we and the Camp are blessed to have Andrew Wheatley to help us share the beauty with the world.

All of the singers and musicians were great, of course - but a big Congrats to Andrew for such a professional product and THANKS also to Dave Campbell for his neverending energy, leadership, and vision.