We love hymns and we love Derek Webb and Sandra McCracken (Webb), so naturally we were delighted to find that this was going on while we were in town.
Kameron wanted us to pose for a picture underneath this banner, making the same facial expressions, but I wasn't ready for a photo op like that. Okay, so maybe that's not completely true. I may have suggested a pose of this nature, but only to make Kam nervous. I would never really make him go through with it :)
So how about that? A hymn sing in NYC with two of our favorite singer/songwriters! It was a refreshing night to soak in truths that have been sung for many years by many saints all over the world. It also added to the experience to be in the beautiful building where Central Presbyterian Church comes together to worship.
Just a little artsy pre-show shot for ya... |
Above is a clip of some sweet husband and wife harmony action from the end of Thy Mercy My God.
So it was mainly the Sandra show with hubby as her backup [which was completely fine because she's amazing], but I do miss hearing Derek wail like he used to. Another clip for you...
Soon oh soon, when the trumpet sounds
every knee shall bend, every heart will pound
There will be a new world, where the servant is the King
oppression will be over, and the slave set free
Justice will roll down, oh justice will roll down
From high upon those mountains with a mighty river sound
It will roll down; It will roll down
Not to be morbid, but I wouldn't mind this being sung at my funeral. [right J-Stow?]
Rock of Ages, when the day seems long
From this labor and this heartache I have come
The skies will wear out, but You remain the same
Rock of Ages, I praise Your name.
Rock of Ages, You have brought me near
You have poured out Your life-blood, Your love, Your tears
To make this stone heart come alive again
Rock of Ages, forgive my sin
Rock of Ages, Rock of Ages
Bind your children til' your kingdom comes
Rock of Ages, Your will be done
Rock of Ages, when in want or rest
My desperate need for such a Savior I confess
Pull these idols out from my heart embrace
Rock of Ages, I need Your grace
Rock of Ages, broken, scorned for me
Who am I that You would die to make me free?
To give me glory, You took the death and pain
Rock of Ages, my offering
Rock of Ages, "It is done," You cried
The curtain's torn and I see justice satisfied
Now write Your mercy here on my heart and hands
Rock of Ages, in faith I stand
Rock of Ages, my great hope secure
Your promise holds just like an anchor to my soul
Bind your children with cords of love and grace
Rock of Ages, we give You praise
Wow. Love this last song! I've never heard it before. Thanks so much for sharing. God is good :)
ReplyDeleteI'm also sad you didn't get a Derek belt of Wedding Dress or another song, but this is still great!
-Laura Patterson
I'm so glad I got to introduce you to it! So so good.
DeleteSuch a lovely night! So glad we could share it with you guys. NYC misses you and so do we. :)
ReplyDeleteSo glad you were there with us as well! We definitely miss your fellowship :(
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