Comments on: Christmas in September

By: Mark Tubbs

Mark Tubbs — Thu, 19 Oct 2006 02:24:18 +0000

Well, Bob. Although I love the song samples, I have to point out that in all orthographical conscientiousness, we Canadian Sovereign Gracers cannot accept the spelling of Saviour as ‘Savior.’ Perhaps a boycott is in order…but in all seriousness (or should I say ’seriosness’?) we are looking forward to its release, to the glory of our incarnated Saviour.

Blessings,

Mark

By: Kent McCune

Kent McCune — Thu, 28 Sep 2006 14:40:55 +0000

A new song I have recently come across that starts with the Christmas theme in verse one and proceeds through Christ’s ministry (similar to Joy To The World) is “Glorious Impossible”, by Beck and others. The Gaither Vocal Band recorded it on their latest CD, “Give It Away”. The song has very doctrinally rich lyrics about our Savior (surprise for GVB) written quite poetically. You don’t always get both. I would give you an example of the lyrics here, but I don’t think that is appropriate vis-a-vis copyright laws. The chorus is an “Alleluia” response to the tremendous verse lyrics. This would probably make a great song for public worship. Anyway, I think it fits perfectly with the type of songs you describe in this post.

By: Joanna

Joanna — Tue, 26 Sep 2006 21:06:06 +0000

I love all SG music-well, at least the cds I have so far. Valley of Vision is absolutely wonderful. I’m a fairly new “reformed” believer, having been in arminian churches for over 20 years. I so appreciate the theology in the songs y’all are writing.
Keep them coming.

By: Cristina Irizarry

Cristina Irizarry — Tue, 26 Sep 2006 03:05:25 +0000

Very nice song. I love how it`s so Christ centered and it really reflects what the season is all about.

By: Eric Schumacher

Eric Schumacher — Sat, 23 Sep 2006 17:48:10 +0000

This sounds like a fabulous project! May the Lord be glorified in it!

By: phil

phil — Thu, 21 Sep 2006 20:07:21 +0000

Thanks for this project! I am looking forward to enjoying it this season. Celebrating the Son of God’s incarnation is a true reason for praise. Had he not shed heaven like a robe, to be clothed in frail flesh, the rest of us would remain clothed in the unacceptable garments of our own sinfulness. What a reason to celebrate!

Thank you for your part in the Sovereign Grace Music. You are a true gift to the body of Christ, brother! Sovereign Grace music has really helped my private worship, giving joy-filled music to precious theology. It has also been a help to churches like mine, who seek to incorporate Christ-centered, God-glorifying lyrics in a contemporary genre. Thanks!

By: John Houchins

John Houchins — Thu, 21 Sep 2006 18:18:28 +0000

I absolutely love Christmas time and Christmas “carols”. I will sing and whistle the songs all year round (Driving my co-workers crazy at times).

I am looking forward to this Sovereign Grace project to be completed. Thank you for doing this, and may it be a joyful sound lifted to the Lord through out the world.

By: Bobby

Bobby — Thu, 21 Sep 2006 16:52:59 +0000

I especially like that last verse. As a hymn writer myself, and one who grew up in a cult that denied the Son’s preexistence before His virgin birth, I love to tie in His preincarnational activity and role in Creation with the fact that He came to us in lowly state.

Sounds like this will be a great album.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 21 Sep 2006 16:48:06 +0000

I’m already excited about the Christmas CD! I attended my first Sovereign Grace conference at WorshipGod06. My passion for God and music was greatly renewed! I so appreciate the commitment that Sovereign Grace has to writing and producing truly God-centered music.

By: Drew

Drew — Thu, 21 Sep 2006 12:56:58 +0000

My only question - will we be able to get these songs for this year’s worship services? I was thrilled when this project was mentioned at WorshipGod. Incidentally, I just discovered “While the World Was Waiting,” and I think we bought some of the last copies of the anthem in the Word warehouse. Thank you so much for that song. We need more songs that articulate the truths (rather than romanticize the Victorian imagery) of Christmas.

As far as the cover, it may be tired, but I keep thinking of variations of an infant’s hand or profile. No idea how to capture the image of the mystery - unlimited power and presence made frail flesh. Unbelievable!