Comments on: Before the Throne of God Above (music by Vikki Cook)

By: Bob Kauflin

Bob Kauflin — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 17:40:30 +0000

Brian,

The streaming audio is back up and working again. Sorry about the inconvenience.

By: BC

BC — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:03:25 +0000

Hey Bob,

I tried opening up the file a couple of times this past week and kept receiving a message saying “Error Opening File”. Would you happen to have any solutions?

Any computer gurus out there know how to fix this problem?

What a glorious, objective song this is,

Take care,

By: Bob Kauflin

Bob Kauflin — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 16:52:20 +0000

Todd,

Aaron Shust’s The Name of Jesus went well. We’ve done it about three times now. It’s a tad on the “sing-songy” side, but that can be minimized by a good arrangement. Besides, the words are outstanding.

By: Todd Humphrey

Todd Humphrey — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 15:41:15 +0000

I have never used the song “The Name of Jesus.” How did it go for you that day? Have you used again? If so, how has it gone? By the way, we really enjoy Devon’s “What a Savior.”

Thanks!

Todd

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Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:06:50 +0000

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By: John C

John C — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 02:16:42 +0000

thanks bob for a wonderful post - i hope you can do more of these “multimedia” lessons/encouragements as it allows us to hear what you are talking about more richly. although i would never want you to be bashing/criticizing others’ performances, perhaps sharing other examples of how things work (or don’t work when it doesn’t insult others) will give us all a better understanding of the profound yet practical examples you continue to share.

By: susan hart

susan hart — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 15:13:36 +0000

i am SO THANKFUL that you decided to let us share in this worship time with all of you!! i believe our God is glorified when we choose to show others a less-than-perfect (whatever that is) side of ourselves. your post truly ministered to my soul today as well as instructed me in a couple of areas.
thanks again.

By: lisa

lisa — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 02:08:29 +0000

BTW, I did not mean to imply that it displayed humility because of the quality of the singing! It actually sounded quite lovely, not “un-excellent” at all! 8^)

By: Robby Fowler

Robby Fowler — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 18:10:45 +0000

For the record, I have not recorded the song nor forgotten to mention Vikki’s role, so rest at ease tonight Vikki (For if I had, tens of twenties of people would be enjoying your melody with no monetary remuneration headed your way).

Thanks for your post Bob. And thanks for stepping in on Vikki’s behalf in a truthful, humble way so as to honor her and her hard work. It was also great to hear the recording. I actually assumed it would sound like that before I listened to it. Studios and post production exists for a reason—they actually do stuff. So I would NOT be the least embarrassed or ashamed of the quality. Real people in a real church redeemed by the real blood of Christ exalting in His work—I think God would smile on that at least as much as a clean studio version. I’m ALL for excellence. But thankfully, Christ died for His bride the church, which happens to NOT be the recording studio (even if the bride does show up to lay down a track or two)

By: Bob Kauflin

Bob Kauflin — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 17:57:21 +0000

Paul,

The full name of the lyricist (from cyberhymnal.org) is Charitie de Cheney Lees Smith Bancroft. She was born in the county of Dublin, Ireland, in 1841. She married Arthur Bancroft in 1869. She published a collection of hymns in 1867 under her maiden name. Not a lot, but that’s what I came up with. I’m glad she wrote “Before the Throne,” though!