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The hymn, Just as I am, is one of the most familiar and recognizable hymn in Christianity. It was written by Charlotte Elliot, and joined to the tune Woodworth by William Bradbury, which is a beautiful match.  While the hymn never mentions Jesus by name, the entire hymn is a prayer to Him, the one who is the "Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world" (John 1:29).  The hymn highlights the basic Christian doctrine salvation by Grace in the blood of Jesus. It highlights our (human beings) utter depravity and inability to save ourselves. Instead, salvation for our sin is found outside of ourselves, and only in the person of Jesus, whose "blood was shed for me" and is able to "cleanse each spot." The hymn is anchored in the promise of Jesus found in John 6:37: “All that the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will by no means cast out.” Jesus has accomplished salvation for sinners by His life and death. Salvation is sure. He invites us to come and receive His gift of grace. "All things are ready. Come to the wedding" (Matthew 22:4). Join us this weekend as gather to worship that Lamb of God who has made us His own. Join your voice with that of your fellow believers in Jesus in thankfulness for all He has done for you! May the LORD bless our worship of Jesus, the world's only Savior, this weekend!

Celebrating Philip, Deacon and Evangelist in the Church Calendar, October 11, 2024. Our general order and lectionary come from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. Today's song: My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less (Edward Mote, William Bradbury). Psalm 67 Matthew 28:18-20 Playlist of songs from Morning Prayer. If you have a prayer request please ⁠submit it here⁠. Sign up ⁠here⁠ for the email list. Morning Prayer and Worship is a production of Steady Stream Ministries, a 501(c)(3) non profit organization. Thank you for your support. ⁠You can go here to find out more⁠. Get an ad-free feed of the podcast with a monthly contribution of any amount! ⁠Join our Facebook group here!⁠ Photo by Abel Alemseged. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prayerandworship/support

Stay tuned for our Wednesday night live 700th episode celebration in our Facebook group! If I'm honest, I don't like to be led. I like to lead the way! Go for it. Carve a path. But Jesus keeps calling us back to Himself: “Take My yoke upon you and learn of me.” He wants to lead us down paths of righteousness for His Name's sake. Can we lay it all down and simply be led? Get an ad-free feed of the podcast with a monthly contribution of any amount! It's Tuesday of Ordinary Time, Proper 15 in the Church Calendar. August 20, 2024. Our general order and lectionary come from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. Today on Morning Prayer (00:00) Introduction (00:37) He Leadeth Me (J. H. Gilmore, William Bradbury) (01:48) Prayer of confession (04:12) He Leadeth Me (continued) (04:42) Psalm 121 (05:42) Psalm 122 (06:41) Psalm 123 (07:38) Glory to the Father (08:36) John 5:30-47 (09:17) Apostles' Creed (11:45) Lord's Prayer (12:28) Collect of the day (12:57) Free prayer (14:01) That we would be led (14:51) Benediction (15:31) Playlist of songs from Morning Prayer. If you have a prayer request please ⁠submit it here⁠. Sign up ⁠here⁠ for the email list. Morning Prayer and Worship is a production of Steady Stream Ministries, a 501(c)(3) non profit organization. Thank you for your support. ⁠You can go here to find out more⁠. ⁠Join our Facebook group here!⁠ Photo by Irina Iriser. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prayerandworship/support

NOTE: This is a video podcast and can be viewed on ⁠Spotify⁠. In this episode Joanie considers the words of this well known Sunday School song, Jesus Loves Me. They come from a poem written to comfort a dying child that was put to music by William Bradbury in 1861. It has a wonderful chorus and is fun to sing, with a deep and personal message about God's love for all of us. Jesus, God's son, died so that we could live. He comforts us when we are fearful or when we are weak. Love can overcome any challenge, and being loved, and loving someone is one of the greatest gifts that we are given from God. Enjoy listening to a lovely rendition of Jesus Loves Me and reflect on it's powerful message. 1 Corinthians 13:13 "And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love."

Have you ever wondered about the timeless appeal of the hymn "Jesus Loves Me"? Join us as we journey through its history and the deep connection we share with this profound piece of music. In a candid conversation, we unwrap the story of Anna and Susan Warner, who, amidst financial hardship, composed the universally cherished lyrics within their novel "Say and Seal." We also pay homage to William Bradbury, whose melodic touch brought the words to life for congregations worldwide. We gaze upon this hymn from a little different perspective as we see it through the eyes of my daughter, Lily. She offers a sweet perspective, recounting how the hymn has influenced her and continues to inspire billions across age divides.In this episode, we delve into the comforting simplicity found in the message of Jesus's love, a love that embraces our imperfections and is beautifully encapsulated in John 3:16. The hymn's evolution is not just a tale of lyrical modifications but a testament to the unwavering message of God's affection for us. We contemplate how the hymn's chorus, much like an unexpected blessing, serves as a soothing reminder of faith's everyday presence. The episode also touches upon the cathartic power of music and how singing "Jesus Loves Me" can serve as an emotional anchor in times of distress. So, tune in and let us guide you through this melodic exploration of faith, history, and the enduring message of love that the Warner sisters gifted to the world.SHOW LINKS:"Jesus Loves Me" performed by Nathan Drake of Reawaken Hymns"Jesus Loves Me" appears on the album Reawaken Hymns: Volume 4 available here.The instrumental version of "Jesus Loves Me" used in this episode is from the album Piano Only: Volume 1 from The Hymnal Project. Music arranged and performed by Peter Prochnow with Setting by Benje Daneman. Arrangement © 2018.Full musical version of "Jesus Loves Me" from The Hymnal Project with video and printable resources available here.Take a virtual tour of the Warner Historical Home on Constitution Island in New York.Support the show www.thebrightforever.comAll songs used by permission.

This week, we talk about hymn #142, Sweet Hour of Prayer with text by William W. Walford and music by William Bradbury. Hear how a blind pastor used his remarkable gift to give us these tender words. Our hymn this week corresponds with the Come, Follow Me reading in Philippians and Colossians. Join as we discuss finding joy in whatever situation we find ourselves. Connect with us! Website: KnowingHymn.weebly.com Facebook Group: Knowing Hymn Instagram: KnowingHymn Twitter@ KnowingHymn Email: knowinghymn@gmail.com

It's Monday of Ordinary Time, Proper 21 in the Church Calendar. October 2, 2023. Praying today for Mabel in Ghana and Melese from Ethiopia in South Sudan. Our general order and lectionary comes from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. We'll sing “Cornerstone” by Edward Mote, Eric Liljero, Jonas Myrin, Reuben Morgan, and William Bradbury with a prayer of confession. We'll read Psalm 89:1-18 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Scripture lesson is Matthew 6:25-34 . We'll say the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Collect of the Day followed by a time of spontaneous, prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Morning Prayer and Worship is a production of Steady Stream Ministries, a 501(c)(3) non profit organization. Thank you for giving to support this ministry. You can go here to find out more. Would you like to be a guest reader on a future podcast episode? Go to benwardmusic.com/readers and find out more! Join our Facebook group here! Art: Several Circles, Wassily Kandinsky Proper 21 - O God, you declare your almighty power chiefly in showing mercy and pity: Grant us the fullness of your grace, that we, running to obtain your promises, may become partakers of your heavenly treasure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

It's Monday of Ordinary Time, Proper 21 in the Church Calendar. October 2, 2023. Praying today for Mabel in Ghana and Melese from Ethiopia in South Sudan. Our general order and lectionary comes from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. We'll sing “Cornerstone” by Edward Mote, Eric Liljero, Jonas Myrin, Reuben Morgan, and William Bradbury with a prayer of confession. We'll read Psalm 89:1-18 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Scripture lesson is Matthew 6:25-34 . We'll say the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Collect of the Day followed by a time of spontaneous, prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Morning Prayer and Worship is a production of Steady Stream Ministries, a 501(c)(3) non profit organization. Thank you for giving to support this ministry. You can go here to find out more. Would you like to be a guest reader on a future podcast episode? Go to benwardmusic.com/readers and find out more! Join our Facebook group here! Art: Several Circles, Wassily Kandinsky Proper 21 – O God, you declare your almighty power chiefly in showing mercy and pity: Grant us the fullness of your grace, that we, running to obtain your promises, may become partakers of your heavenly treasure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prayerandworship/message

"There is no form of American music that Black people didn't create." This episode is going to make you laugh and dance all at the same time. Michael Harriot breaks down the top ten Black people music categories, including "old people music," "fight song music," and more.  Credits:  “Turn It Up” Rare Essence and Dj Kool INgrooves, Rare One RecordsRob “R.J.” Folson and Rare Essence “Congo Drum” The Huck a BucksINgrooves, Sound By CharlieRoy Battle, Joseph Timms, Ricky Yancy “Burgers and Fries” Charley PrideRCA Records, Sony Music Entertainment Ben Peters, Jerry Bradley, Charley Pride “Sweet Hour of Prayer”Mahalia Jackson Sony Music Entertainment, Columbia Records Irving Townsend, William Bradbury, W. W. Walford “The Entertainer”Scott JoplinJohn Stark & Son  “Knuck If You Buck”Crime MobCrunk Incorporated, Reprise, Warner RecordsLil jay  “Stagger Lee”Lloyd PriceVictor, RCA Records Ray Lopez, Don Costa “Meeting In my Bedroom”SilkElektra Records Darrell Allamby "I Wanna Rock"Uncle LukeLuke Records, Atlantic Records, Lil Joe Records Mike “Fresh” McCray “Freak It”LathumSo So Def Recordings, Columbia Records, Sony Music Entertainment  Lil Jon, Paul Lewis “Good Riddance” Green Day Warner Music Group, Reprise RecordsRob Cavallo, Green Day “Cult of Personality”Living ColourCleopatra Records, Epic Records, CBS Records, Sony Music Entertainment Ed Stasium “Strokin”Clarence CarterColossal Records, The Orchard MusicClarence Carter "I Need To Know"Youngboy Never Broke AgainNever Broke Again, Motown Records, Universal Music GroupBJondatrakk, We Love Heavy & D-Roc "Before I Let Go"Frankie Beverly And MazeCapitol RecordsFrankie Beverly "Back That Thang Up"Juvenile, Lil Wayne, Mannie Fresh Cash Money Records, Universal RecordsMannie Fresh “We Fall Down” Donnie McClurkinVerity RecordsDonnie McClurkin Drumroll sound effect from Pixabay Additional music and sound effects by Transition Music See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are in a summer giving campaign! Would you sow towards the ministry of Morning Prayer? It's Wednesday of Ordinary Time, Proper 8 in the Church Calendar. July 5, 2023. This week we are following the Daily Office lectionary with an episode Monday through Friday. Our general order and lectionary comes from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. We'll sing “Cornerstone” by Edward Mote, Eric Liljero, Jonas Myrin, Reuben Morgan, and William Bradbury including a prayer of confession. We'll read Psalm 119:145-176 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Scripture lesson is Acts 8:14-25 . We'll say the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. We'll then have a time of prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Art: Alex Katz, Tulips 4. Proper 8 - Almighty God, you have built your Church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their teaching, that we may be made a holy temple acceptable to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

We are in a summer giving campaign! Would you sow towards the ministry of Morning Prayer? It's Wednesday of Ordinary Time, Proper 8 in the Church Calendar. July 5, 2023. This week we are following the Daily Office lectionary with an episode Monday through Friday. Our general order and lectionary comes from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. We'll sing “Cornerstone” by Edward Mote, Eric Liljero, Jonas Myrin, Reuben Morgan, and William Bradbury including a prayer of confession. We'll read Psalm 119:145-176 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Scripture lesson is Acts 8:14-25 . We'll say the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. We'll then have a time of prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Art: Alex Katz, Tulips 4. Proper 8 - Almighty God, you have built your Church upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone: Grant us so to be joined together in unity of spirit by their teaching, that we may be made a holy temple acceptable to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prayerandworship/message

It's Thursday of Ordinary Time, Proper 4 in the Church Calendar. June 8, 2023. This week we are following the Daily Office lectionary with an episode Monday through Friday. Our general order and lectionary comes from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. We'll sing “He Leadeth Me” by J. H. Gilmore and William Bradbury with a prayer of confession. We'll read Psalm 50 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Scripture lesson is 2 Corinthians 8:1-16 . We'll say the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. We'll then have a time of prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Visit Patreon to give and support Morning Prayer monthly. Go to PayPal to give a one-time gift. Photo Diana Cuautle. First Sunday after Pentecost: Trinity Sunday - Almighty and everlasting God, you have given to us your servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of your divine Majesty to worship the Unity: Keep us steadfast in this faith and worship, and bring us at last to see you in your one and eternal glory, O Father; who with the Son and the Holy Spirit live and reign, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

It's Thursday of Ordinary Time, Proper 4 in the Church Calendar. June 8, 2023. This week we are following the Daily Office lectionary with an episode Monday through Friday. Our general order and lectionary comes from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. We'll sing “He Leadeth Me” by J. H. Gilmore and William Bradbury with a prayer of confession. We'll read Psalm 50 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Scripture lesson is 2 Corinthians 8:1-16 . We'll say the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. We'll then have a time of prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Visit Patreon to give and support Morning Prayer monthly. Go to PayPal to give a one-time gift. Photo Diana Cuautle. First Sunday after Pentecost: Trinity Sunday - Almighty and everlasting God, you have given to us your servants grace, by the confession of a true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity, and in the power of your divine Majesty to worship the Unity: Keep us steadfast in this faith and worship, and bring us at last to see you in your one and eternal glory, O Father; who with the Son and the Holy Spirit live and reign, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prayerandworship/message

This is the Third Friday After the Epiphany in the Church Calendar. This week we are following the Daily Office lectionary with an episode Monday through Friday. Praying today for Stella in Nigeria. Our general order and lectionary comes from the Book of Common Prayer Daily Office. We'll sing “Cornerstone” by Edward Mote, Eric Liljero, Jonas Myrin, Reuben Morgan, and William Bradbury. We'll read Psalm 40 and 54 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Gospel reading is Mark 6:47-56 . We'll say the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. We'll then have a time of prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here. Sign up here for the email list. Visit Patreon to give and support Morning Prayer monthly. Go to PayPal to give a one-time gift. Art: Contemplating Christ Walking on the Water, Daniel Bonnell Collect of the Day Third Sunday after the Epiphany, Rite Two Give us grace, O Lord, to answer readily the call of our Savior Jesus Christ and proclaim to all people the Good News of his salvation, that we and the whole world may perceive the glory of his marvelous works; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prayerandworship/message

In this episode Joanie considers the words of this well known Sunday School song, Jesus Loves Me. They come from a poem written to comfort a dying child that was put to music by William Bradbury in 1861. It has a wonderful chorus and is fun to sing, with a deep and personal message about God's love for all of us. Jesus, God's son, died so that we could live. He comforts us when we are fearful or when we are weak. Love can overcome any challenge, and being loved, and loving someone is one of the greatest gifts that we are given from God. Enjoy listening to a lovely rendition of Jesus Loves Me and reflect on it's powerful message beginning at 6:43. 1 Cor.13:13 "And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love."

This week were doing “Just as I Am” and it was more than a favorite hymn of Graham. It became — almost more than any other hymn — a sort of national anthem for evangelical Christians, a musical creed that spelled out in simple terms the life-changing spiritual transaction between the sinner and the Redeemer. It was written by Charlotte Elliott in 1835 and the tune was composed by a New Englander, William Bradbury

This is the fifth week in Lent in the Church Calendar. Our general order comes from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office and Scripture readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. We'll sing the song “Jesus Loves Me” by Anna Warner and William Bradbury in English and Japanese throughout today's time of prayer. We'll read Psalm 126 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Gospel reading is John 12:1-8 . We'll say the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. We'll then have a time of prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here (https://benwardmusic.com/prayerrequest/). Sign up here for the email list (https://benwardmusic.com/email) Visit Patreon to give and support Morning Prayer monthly (https://patreon.com/morningprayer). Go to PayPal to give a one-time gift (https://benwardmusic.com/donate). 📷 by Hannah Giles. https://www.pexels.com/photo/apple-garden-park-leaf-6856595/ Click here for a PDF of the service order with texts and lyrics: https://benwardmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Morning-Prayer-4-3-22.pdf

This is the fifth week in Lent in the Church Calendar. Our general order comes from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office and Scripture readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. We'll sing the song “Jesus Loves Me” by Anna Warner and William Bradbury in English and Japanese throughout today's time of prayer. We'll read Psalm 126 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Gospel reading is John 12:1-8 . We'll say the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. We'll then have a time of prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here (https://benwardmusic.com/prayerrequest/). Sign up here for the email list (https://benwardmusic.com/email) Visit Patreon to give and support Morning Prayer monthly (https://patreon.com/morningprayer). Go to PayPal to give a one-time gift (https://benwardmusic.com/donate). 📷 by Hannah Giles. https://www.pexels.com/photo/apple-garden-park-leaf-6856595/ Click here for a PDF of the service order with texts and lyrics: https://benwardmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Morning-Prayer-4-3-22.pdf --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prayerandworship/message

This is the fifth week in Lent in the Church Calendar. Our general order comes from the Book of Common Prayer (1979) Daily Office and Scripture readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. We'll sing the song “Jesus Loves Me” by Anna Warner and William Bradbury in English and Japanese throughout today's time of prayer. We'll read Psalm 126 followed by the Gloria Patri. Our Gospel reading is John 12:1-8 . We'll say the Apostles' Creed, the Lord's Prayer, and the Collect of the Day. We'll then have a time of prompted prayer. If you have a prayer request please submit it here (https://benwardmusic.com/prayerrequest/). Sign up here for the email list (https://benwardmusic.com/email) Visit Patreon to give and support Morning Prayer monthly (https://patreon.com/morningprayer). Go to PayPal to give a one-time gift (https://benwardmusic.com/donate). 📷 by Hannah Giles. https://www.pexels.com/photo/apple-garden-park-leaf-6856595/ Click here for a PDF of the service order with texts and lyrics: http://benwardmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Morning-Prayer-4-3-22.pdf

Imagine writing something, putting it away and forgetting about it, and then opening a hymnal FOUR YEARS LATER to see it! Surprised, right?That's probably how Joseph Henry Gilmore felt when he opened up a hymnal at Second Baptist Church in Rochester, New York to find his poem "He Leadeth Me" set to a tune by William Bradbury. Join us today as we sing this great hymn, suited for the times we are currently living in!

"Out of the mouth of babes..." (Ps 8:2), is a saying many of us have used. We find that songs written for children often find their way to much wider acceptance and enjoyment. Such is the case with this hymn, Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us. William Bradbury ministered in the musical education of children in New York City, composing numerous songs and publishing Sunday school songbooks. Having been inspired by his banker-turned-composer mentor, Lowell Mason, William helped change American church music and even helped usher in the era of gospel music. Article taken from Then Sings My Soul, Volumes 1 & 2 by Robert J. Morgan. Copyright © 2003 by Robert J. Morgan. Used by permission of Thomas Nelson. www.thomasnelson.com

For the Fifth Sunday in Lent...well, you know the deal! Join the Bubbas for theological gerrymandering and other such delights as we welcome guest hymnists Charlotte Elliott and William Bradbury for Just As I Am.

  1836 by William Bradbury    My hope is built on nothing less Than Jesus' blood and righteousness I dare not trust the sweetest frame But wholly lean on Jesus' name   On Christ the solid rock I stand All other ground is sinking sand All other ground is sinking sand

Recently graduated from seminary, Joseph Gilmore was filling in at a church in Philadelphia in 1862, at the height of fighting in the Civil War. He planned to preach from Psalm 23, but as he read, he couldn't get past the phrase "He leadeth me . . ." and his sermon was changed by the Holy Spirit. Later that evening, he wrote out what God had spoken to and through him in the form of a poem, handed it to his wife, and promptly forgot about it. His wife sent it to a Christian magazine, where it caught the attention of well-known composer William Bradbury, who put it to a melody and published it in one of his hymn collections. Three years later, Joseph Gilmore was thumbing through a hymnal in Boston and came across his own poem. Since then, it has been published in over 2,000 hymnals, and God is still using that message to speak comfort, trust, and courage into the hearts of His children around the world.http://www.paperlesshymnal.com/tph/stories/HeLeadethMe/index.htm

A poem copied down in England for a blind friend by a minister traveled three years later across the ocean to America, where it was published in a newspaper. Still later, William Bradbury saw it and composed a melody for it. William Walford is credited with the poem, though that is not 100% verified. "Sweet Hour of Prayer" calls us to a private time of communing with our Lord in a deeply personal way. Truly, time like this with Him IS sweet.

"'Tis Finished! The Messiah Dies" by Charles Wesley; OLIVE'S BROW by William Bradbury. Download for free at classichymns.org.

Though we don't know for sure who wrote the lyrics to this classic hymn, we do know who composed the music. William Bradbury -- composer of the well-known children's hymn, "Jesus Loves Me" -- originally intended for this to also be a children's hymn for his children's singing schools. This and many other of his hymns are in our hymnals today, meant to be sung by all, and their truths continue to shine the light of the Gospel every time they are lifted up in worship.https://www.rmjc.org/node/622

The Aliens Return, by John Prescott As Joy Ignites, by Travis J. Weller Book of Secrets, by John Prescott Droid, by Peter Sciaino A Festive Holiday Overture, arr. Joe Snyder Hope Springs Eternal, by Steven J. Pyter Light Cavalry Overture, by Franz von Suppe/ arr. Robert E. Foster Jr. The Solid Rock, by Edward Mote & William Bradbury/ arr. David Gorham Spring Creek Overture, by Rob Grice

Fanny Crosby didn't write her first hymn until she was in her mid-40's when she was approached by a musician by the name of William Bradbury, And in 1864, with America at war with each other, she wrote her first hymn.Today we will be singing 'Blessed Assurance'Enjoy your lunch break!

A HISTÓRIA DE UMA PEQUENA FÉ.“Homem de pequena fé, porque você duvidou" (Mateus 14.31).Foi mais um dia difícil na vida do Apóstolo Pedro. Jesus olhou fixo nos seus olhos e com apenas uma sentença se dirigiu a ele: “pouca fé”.Pedro nunca deve ter imaginado que tal atributo lhe seria conferido, ele deveria intimamente se considerar um homem de fé forte.Para quem já havia presenciado o tamanho do poder de Jesus, estando presente em tantos milagres, não fazia sentido duvidar exatamente agora. É na hora da adversidade que descobrimos como somos fracos e frágeis.Quem se gaba de sua suposta grande e firme fé, acaba sempre se decepcionando consigo mesmo.É por isso que os cristãos cantam: “A minha fé e o meu amor estão firmados no Senhor”. Essa foi a firme convicção de William Bradbury (1816-1868) e Edward Mote (1797-1874) os autores deste hino.É humilhante demais quando a autoconfiança não comprovada entra em colapso. Quando estamos seguros demais em nossa própria força, é exatamente neste ponto que temos certeza de nossa total fragilidade.Autoconfiança é como espuma pairando sobre as águas. É nada na imensidão das águas do vasto oceano.Quem se sente seguro em si mesmo, corteja com a tentação, aventura-se nas asas do tentador e despenca no mais profundo abismo.É aqui que sua razão precisa voltar, e sua fé precisa apontar para o seu Salvador: “Mas, quando reparou no vento, ficou com medo e, começando a afundar, gritou: "Senhor, salva-me! " (Mateus 14.30).Se sua fé está firmada em você, ela sempre será pequena, insigficante e decepcionante. Se sua fé estiver firmada em Jesus, ela sempre será forte, segura e suficiente.“Em nada ponho a minha fé, senão na graça de Jesus” (Edward Mote).Que Deus te abençoe.Carlos E S Santos.

Worship this Sunday will be woven around one of the most popular Christian hymns around the world: “Jesus Loves Me.” In 1862, hymn writer William Bradbury crafted what has become one of the most beloved of all Christian hymns. His tune was inspired by the words of a poem by Anna Bartlett Warner spoken to comfort a dying child. Bradbury’s addition of the chorus “Yes, Jesus Loves Me…the Bible Tells Me So” will be the foundation for this Sunday’s worship service. The message will be embraced by the congregation singing hymns, participating in scripture and prayers, welcoming two children into the Christian family through baptism, experiencing inspiring special music, and witnessing the presentation of Bibles to Trinity third graders. Prepare your hearts for worship by considering ways that you know Jesus loves you and ways that Jesus invites us to share that love. The Bible Tells Me So? Fourth Sunday after Epiphany View Transcript

The classic song/hymn Jesus Loves Me. Guitars, Fiddle, Bass, and Oboe.Jesus Loves Me is a Christian hymn set to words by Anna Bartlett Warner. The lyrics first appeared as a poem in the context of a novel called Say and Seal, written by Susan Warner and published in 1860. The tune was added in 1862 by William Bradbury who found the text of "Jesus Loves Me" in this book. Along with his tune, Bradbury added his own chorus "Yes, Jesus loves me, Yes, Jesus Loves me..." After publication the song became one of the most popular Christian hymns in churches around the world.Jesus Loves MeD Em9 D/F# Am7 DJesus loves me this I know,G Em7 AFor the Bible tells me so.D Em9 D/F# Am7 DLittle ones to Him belong,G D A DThey are weak, but He is strong.CHORUS: D D/F# GYes Jesus loves me,D Bm AYes Jesus loves me,D D/F# GYes Jesus loves me, D A DThe Bible tells me so.VERSE 2: D Em9 D/F# Am7 DJesus loves me, He who diedG Em7 AHeaven's gates to open wide.D Em9 D/F# Am7 DHe will wash away my sin,G D A DLet His little child come in.VERSE 3: D Em9 D/F# Am7 DJesus loves me when I'm good,G Em7 AWhen I do the things I should.D Em9 D/F# Am7 DJesus loves me when I'm bad,G D A DEven though it makes him sad.Written by:Anna B. WarnerPublished:1860Public Domain.© 2012 Shiloh Worship Music COPY FREELY;This Music is copyrighted to prevent misuse, however,permission is granted for non-commercial copying-Radio play permitted- www.shilohworshipmusic.com

This piece is played on the electric mandolin (a five-string Mandoblaster) with minimal effects (compression and reverb). The gentle quietude of the piece suggested something ethereal; this picture of Maitreya Buddha (the next Buddha), seemed perfect to accompany the music. The 30-foot statue of the Maitreya Buddha is in the Thiksey monastery in Ladakh, India. I tuned the mandolin to CGDAE and used a scale based on the overtone series of the note C (C, D, E, F#, G, A, Bb, C). The opening harmonics outline the notes in the series. -William Bradbury

This piece felt like a quiet, autumn day in the Northeast (where I grew up). It is simple. Straight forward. Gentle. I used only compression, EQ, stereo imaging and reverb. The photo by Ben Pollard seemed perfect for the music.-William BradburyPlease feel free to add a comment on the Feedback/Contact page.

I played this variation of Quiet Day immediately after I recorded the original. The opening is similar to the first version... then I played at a faster tempo and improvised new material as well as developed the old melodies. Kind of fun! Again with this piece I used limited effects (same settings as Quiet Day). I also took Ben Pollard's picture and manipulated it digitally (this is allowed under the picture's Creative Commons license). I hope this is okay, Ben!-William BradburyPlease feel free to add a comment on the Feedback/Contact page.

I discovered this photo by Hamed Saber while looking on Flickr.com for a photo for the Quiet Day improvisation. Until now all photos have been attached to the improvisations after the fact. I thought this beautiful picture and the accompanying text were truly moving and decided to do a piece based on them. Hamed describes the picture as: "This door (window) is a praying room of a historical house which Ayatollah Taleghani born and grew in. It's located in a village near Taleghan." Below the picture he wrote:================Death is to fly ...A friend passed away last night...Wish her be in heavens now, in paradise. She was in a hell till last night, which at last she flied away...=================I spent a lot of time looking at Hamed's wonderful photos and reading about his life in Iran. I was stuck by the universality of his experience and how similar we are in our feelings about friends, family, life. Would that our governments weren't so at odds with each other... When does that insanity end?I improvised the music on the mandolin while looking at the photo and thinking about Hamed's words. The faster section with the synthesized drone was done late last night, I improvised the opening slow section early this morning. Digital editing and mixing and addition of the drone part (using Digidesign's Structure) completed the piece. I tuned the mandolin differently than normal, DDAD. Thank you, Hamed, for the inspiration. Maybe one day we will meet.-William BradburyPlease feel free to add a comment on the Feedback/Contact page.

This piece conjures up cold, dark images for me. It feels like the emptiness of space. Europa is one of large moons of the planet Jupiter; incredibly cold and covered in ice (the image shows huge canyon-like cracks in the ice on its surface). The process for this improvisation began with one take on the electric mandolin using the Ebow which allows me to sustain notes indefinitely. The Ebow operates magnetically and causes the string to vibrate without being plucked. A wonderful way for us mandolinists to pretend we can bow our strings... I took the recording and doubled it with itself at the lower octave and with itself in reverse (similar to what I did in Mandolin Improvisation 7). Then I added one track of synthesized sound (using Native Instruments Absynth 4). The recurring synthesized sound first appears as the high, sighing sound you hear just after the opening note; all else is sound created on the electric mandolin. Once I relax into listening to this piece, I find it very meditative, though others might find it a bit unsettling...-William BradburyPlease feel free to add a comment on the Feedback/Contact page.

This is a remix of the Whole Tones improvisation (#5). I took the original track and made a copy of it, stretched it to make it longer and slower (but kept the pitch the same) and reversed it. Then I doubled it at the lower octave and in other ways... I mixed this vastly modified track and with the original melody (also doubled at the lower octave) and aligned them so that there was an interesting interplay between the parts. Of course, a number of digital effects are used. A very different result! -William BradburyPlease feel free to add a comment on the Feedback/Contact page.

This improv is in G dorian (a scale close to the minor mode). It has a blue feel to it (not a blues but a bit bluesy?). I used an electric mandolin (a Mandoblaster) and, for the first time in this series, I did an overdub of a second part. I also doubled each part at both the unison and the lower octave and added some delays and reverb. Sorry about the pun in the title...-William BradburyPlease feel free to add a comment on the Feedback/Contact page.

For this improvisation I limited myself to the whole tone scale beginning on G (the lowest string of the mandolin). A recurring motive, a few harmonics, a “cathedral” reverb setting. Kind of quiet. In the middle of the improv I did hit a couple of notes outside the scale (by mistake); see if you can hear them...-William BradburyPlease feel free to add a comment on the Feedback/Contact page.

Last night I had the incredible experience of performing with Katsura Kan, a Butoh master. He was on campus (Cal State, San Marcos) for a three-week workshop with our students; I was invited to play with our student gamelan ensemble to accompany his performance. Kan is an amazing performer... it’s impossible to describe his focused, expressive, moving work. Suffice it to say the audience was enthralled (as was I...). His work incorporates lots of improvisation and stylized body and facial movements and is influenced by the work of playwright Samuel Beckett (as is Butoh in general). The music ensemble improvised in response to his performance. It was a great night... I brought my electric mandolin (a Mandoblaster five-string), an EBow (a magnetic device that lets you sustain notes forever..) and my computer, using Pro Tools and various synth and effects plug-ins. This morning I woke up early and had to do an improvisation based on last night’s experience. It was recorded in one take on the Mandoblaster using the Ebow and delays and effects in ProTools. -William BradburyPlease feel free to add comments on the Feedback/Contact page

“Slapback” is an improvisation using a slapback effect (a longer delay time that feels like the sound is “slapping back” at you). I set up the effect in Pro Tools first (using the CSR Inverse plugin from IK Multimedia). After recording the improv, I duplicated the melody at the lower octave by using AmpliTube 2 from IK and adding a pitch shift pedal to the Detuned Jazz preset (you hear this effect alone at the opening). It’s fun to hear my instrument as a “bass” mandolin... When you hear two instruments playing, it is the original signal plus the octave transposition effect.-William BradburyPlease feel free to add a comment on the Feedback/Contact page.

“What if...” is a simple improvisation with the initial idea of making a piece out of three notes (D, E C# with octaves). As I played through, it spontaneously developed into something a little more elaborate... I will try the three-note idea again soon. The title comes from the questioning sound of the opening motive.-William BradburyPlease feel free to add a comment on the Feedback/Contact page.

This brief improvisation for mandolin made me think of the composer Edgard Varèse. He was one of my early influences; I was a big fan of his music when I was in undergraduate school at Hamilton College. Many wintery evenings were spent listening to scratchy records of his music in the drafty old Listening Library. The sounds are all made directly on the mandolin (with lots of reverb added in the mix!). I also added some scratchy record noise to the final mix using Nomad Factory’s RetroVox. I imagine this as a long lost recording from Varèse’s Blue(grass) Period. :-) I’m in the photo playing a Summit F-style mandolin. The lighting effect is created by using a slow camera exposure with me sitting VERY still while quickly moving a multi-colored light “box” in my right hand. Photo by my talented son, Chase. -William BradburyPlease feel free to add a comment on the Feedback/Contact page.