For some reason the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s Messiah has become associated with Christmas – even though that is not where it fits in the story. In 1979 I saw this live. I was watching SNL as a teenager, and when this musical guest announced they were going to sing the Hallelujah Chorus I figured it would be a parody. It was not… so Merry Christmas everybody. [And before ya mock the way they were dressed, remeber it was 1979 after all] – This version is not on YouTube, so you’ll have to follow this link.
Saturday Night Live, November 17, 1979
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If it doesn’t play in Firefox, just go back to IE for this one – it’s worth it.
Impressive.
Great talent, but a sad illustration of mindlessly singing a song and missing the glory of God associated with it.
And JOY to you too Pastorboy – GeeeSH!
# 3
No talent and a illustration of mindless commenting missing the chance to edify others and give glory to God but instead, once again put down others for one’s own glory…
iggy
I remember this also when I first saw it. I thought it was very cool as we were also doing our own “mindless” version in the High School choir.
Though many of us were Christians and we were excited to do “Christian” music in our school program.
BTW The Roches were known to do Gospel and have done a few Christmas albums as I understand… and truly only God would know if they did it “mindless”… and only one very arrogant and that can presume knowledge of motives and the hearts of others would state such a judgmental statement.
iggy
“singing a song and missing the glory of God associated with it.”
I would suggest that we all fall infinitely short of recognizing the fullness of God’s glory. I am extremely sure of that.
#6
Iggy, just do some research that you accuse others of not doing, and you will discover the theological and philosophical approach of the Roach.
I hope that’s a typo.
PB,
I did some… and saw that with Christ Jesus there is Hope… I saw things like… “So when you, a mere man, pass judgment on them and yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God’s judgment?” I guess you still can see into the heart of others… So there is no need for judgment day… we have PB.
But still I will trust God’s judgement over yours and will believe and understand what I am taught instead of justifying reasons to judge others.
iggy
#10
Holy Scripture out of context, Batman!
PB…
It is that you judge others… for whatever reason… but mostly that the Jew thought themselves better than the gentile… much like you think yourself better than the Roches for being… “Elect”…
In most of your statements your show contempt for the kindness of God that leads others to repentance… so it very much in context and shows you inability to understand simple truths of Scripture.
iggy
we all judge… it’s a matter of honesty and true discernment – two things lacking in ADMdom
#12
I will state again that it would be nice if they were saved because that was a nice rendition of the Hallelujah chorus.
Notwithstanding Evans claim of a gay author of many Christian hymns/tunes…
This is a re-comment from another thread as I am sure PB did not read it.
Guys,
I am sure PB gets frustrated as we all do… and needs to rant to his friends… and that is fine… unless in his rant there are just more lies about people… but that is also to be expected…
I would not get too bent out of shape if PB let his feelings known to his friends. He is human you know…
The one thing I admire is his tenacity. He comes here everyday and gives us crap and then we give it back.
I just wished he showed more humility at times and would take time to really consider some things others state….
something in a Ben Harper song hit me one day….
Sometimes just listening to our friends does not allow us to grow… it often can reinforce even the negative that we have and sedates us from really looking at who we are.
I see that if PB can look at the stones cast here as challenges that will allow him to look at who he really is, that maybe there is hope for growth and change in him.
PB is sincere and is at times really a jerk… but so are we all… and as I have stated, my hope is that those who see us (me) as an enemy will take up the challenge of questioning “what if I am wrong?”
To humbly assess anothers view with honesty and even in giving ones “enemies” value, one can overcome the division and work toward reconciliation.
My heart goes out to PB today… to me he is harmless and those that agree with him are few…but to argue will only set his determination deeper and unless he can seek humility, he will not grow but only get deeper into the rut he is already in.
Pray for him today…if not everyday… lift him before the Throne of Grace… let your anger against him free and receive the Spirit of forgiveness and grace…
To disagree is not a sin, but to hold another in contempt is.
Be blessed,
iggy
I disagree with John’s tone many times, but when a person is so committed to evangelism, I find much patience, grace, and even admiration in my heart. I also commend him for coming here and commenting.