His Eye is On the Sparrow

http://www.onlinechristiansongs.com/2013/09/10-year-old-sings-eye-on-sparrow.html

Make a Joyful Noise

We all sing the best we can.  Cody gives it his very best shot.  His happy tail tells me that he is making a joyful noise.

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“Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise.” Psalm 98:4

“Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.” Psalm 100:1

“O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.” Psalm 95:1

Still Singing At Age 103

George Beverly “Bev” Shea was born in Canada in 1909 and began singing with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association in the 1940’s.  He turned 103 on Wednesday 1 February 2012 and he still has not stopped singing about his Lord.

http://www.wnd.com/2012/04/george-beverly-shea-singing-gods-praise-at-103/

Christians

At some time during their lives, the following people have publicly identified themselves as Christian.   Inclusion in this list does not indicate approval or disapproval of the person, of their orthodoxy or lack of it, or of their actions.  Some of those listed may surprise you.  Readers are encouraged to suggest persons who should be included on this list.  This is a recurring segment in this blog.

Robert Patrick Ellison: (b. 1942, Ireland) Roman Catholic Bishop of Banjul, The Gambia

Mvemba a Nzinga: (b. ca 1582, Kongo – d. 1663, aka: Afonso I; Nzinga Mbemeba Affonso) A Kongo chieftain who became the Manikongo in 1506, reigning as Afonso I.

Solomon Tilewa Johnson: (b. 1954, The Gambia) Anglican Bishop of The Gambia.

George Beverly Shea: (b. 1909, Canada) Vocalist, evangelist.  Associated with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association since the 1940’s.

Luciano Pavarotti: (b. 1935, Italy – d. 2007) Operatic tenor, humanitarian.  Roman Catholic.

Вижу Бога каждый день (I See God Every Day)

This is a Russian Christian song, Вижу Бога каждый день (I See God Every Day), performed at the Slavic Grace Baptist Church in Vancouver, Washington (USA).

A Gospel Song from Namibia

This is a gospel song from Namibia sung by Erica Tjiuongua.  She says that "we are created to worship God."  Sister Erica sings in the Otjivambo language.

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Ingrid Rosario Singing in Brazil

Ingrid Rosario singing in Porto Alegre, Brazil

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Amharic Gospel Singer Samuel T. Michael

Samuel T. Michael, popularly known as Sami, is an Ethiopian gospel music singer singing in Amharic.  This song is "Melkam Neh."  I have been unable to find a translation of the lyrics but the song is about the love of God for us in the womb and even before we are in the womb.

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And a beautiful worship song by a singer named Awtaru Kebede.

“Udelsam” on You Tube has provided this translation of the lyrics:

“You are mine to me, 

my pride, my fortress, 

it never discomforts me, 

carrying your cross on my shoulder,  

You shield me from the strength of

the burning sun, and thus 

I live my life free of worry.

When we try to describe how great You

are our God, 

words fail miserably 

and are incapable to grasp Your mightiness.

Above our Earth and below our Earth, 

God you are great, and therefore I praise

You day and night.

You are so good to Your children 

God almighty!!!!”

A Mikmaq Christmas Song

P.J. Doucette singing a Mikmaq Christmas song, Tetuji Kesalnu’k 

A Miqmaq honor song

A wikipedia article on the MiqMaq people
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mi%27kmaq_people

Animals of You Tube Sing "Jingle Bells"

Just for fun!

We Wish You a Merry Christmas - Japanese Christmas Song

Amazing Grace in Lakota

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The Lakota tribe (aka: Dakota, Sioux) live primarily in the states of North and South Dakota in the United States of America. They number about 70,000, of whom about 25,000 speak Lakota, a dialect of Sioux; the rest speak English.


The most well-known Lakota from history are Sitting Bull, ca. 1831-1890 (Lakota name: Thatanka Iyotake) and Crazy Horse, ca. 1840-1877 (Lakota name: Thasunke Witko).

Shout to the Lord (In Hawaiian)

This is a video of a Christian song in the Hawaiian language.

Amazing Grace in Inuit

The Inuit are a group of culturally similar indigenous peoples inhabiting the Arctic regions of Canada (Northwest Territories, Nunatsiavut, Nunavik, Nunavut, Nunatukavut), Denmark (Greenland), Russia (Siberia) and the United States (Alaska). Inuit means “the people” in the Inuktitut language.  Inuit people prefer not to be called "Eskimoes."

The Inuit live throughout most of the Canadian Arctic and subarctic: in the territory of Nunavut ("our land"); the northern third of Quebec, in an area called Nunavik ("place to live"); the coastal region of Labrador, in areas called Nunatsiavut ("our beautiful land") and Nunatukavut ("Our Ancient Land"); in various parts of the Northwest Territories, mainly on the coast of the Arctic Ocean and formerly in the Yukon. Collectively these areas are known as Inuit Nunangat.

In the US, Alaskan Inupiat live on the North Slope of Alaska and Siberian Coast, Little Diomede Island and Big Diomede Island. Greenland's Kalaallit are citizens of Denmark.  There are about 150,000 Inuit today.

A Choctaw Hymn

The Choctaw (alternatively spelt as Chahta, Chactas, Chato, Tchakta, Chocktaw, and Chactaw) are a Native American people originally from the Southeastern United States (Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, and Louisiana). The Choctaw language belongs to the Muskogean linguistic group.  There are about 160,000 Choctaws today. The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians are the two primary Choctaw associations today, although smaller Choctaw groups are located in Alabama, Louisiana, and Texas. In World War I, they served in the U.S. military as the first Native American codetalkers, using the Choctaw language as a natural code.

The most notable Choctaw from history is Pushmataha (ca, 1764, Mississippi – d. 1824) Actual Choctaw name: Apushamatahahubi.

Tough As Nails

Clay Jacobs sings the Christian country music song, "Tough as Nails."  Pay attention to the words. They bring everything into perspective. 

A Russian Christian Song

Elvis Presley Singing "Amazing Grace"

Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was one of the most popular American singers of the 20th century. A cultural icon, he is widely known by the single name Elvis.   He was raised in The First Assembly of God Church in Memphis, Tennessee. Whether or not he was actually a Christian is still debated.  Listen to what he said to his pastor in Memphis.


“Pastor, I am the most miserable young man you have ever seen. I have got more money than I can ever spend. I have thousands of fans out there, and I have a lot of people who call themselves my friends, but I am miserable. I am not doing a lot of things you taught me, and I am doing some things that you taught me not to do. But no matter what I do, I don’t forget about God. I feel He’s watching every move I make. And in a way it’s good for me. I’ll never feel easy smoking a cigarette. I just don’t think those things are right for me…I just want to let a few people know that the way I live is by doing what I think God wants me to. I want someone to understand.” (From, Last Train to Memphis, Peter Guralnick, Back Bay books)

Sacred Harp Singing

Sacred Harp Singing is an a capella musical tradition which originated in the American South in the 1800's among the rural churches, especially among the group known as Primitive Baptists, who never allow musical instruments in their worship services.  Since many of the people could not read music, the notes were represented by open and solid squares, diamonds, triangles, and ovals.  From this, the musical form also became known as shape-note singing.

Many of the songs were written by English composers and were brought to America by early settlers.

Kristy lee Cook Singing "Amazing Grace" To Audition for American idol