What a blessing to listen to the old, familiar songs of my youth. I'm 79 now and was born and raised in the COG in Jackson, Michigan, but I now live in the Philippines and there is no COG on the tiny island I live on. I see some of the people I have met before. Bill Gaither is there, whom I met back in the 1960s. I met Doug Oldhams father Dale back in the 1950s there at Anderson University (college then) he was the pastor at Park Place. Doug Oldham has been a favorite of mine for years, such a magnificent voice. I miss the COG family.
When I first came into the Church of God in 1975 (at South Agnew Church of God in Oklahoma City) and heard these wonderful hymns and songs, sung with hearts full of God's love, I knew I was home. I'm so thankful to have "grown up in the Lord" in the Church of God in the last quarter of the 20th century. And though I miss those days, I look forward to the new "Days of Jubilee" ahead, for the evening light of the Church of God still dawning today. Praise God!
Wonderful memories of The First Church of God. Love the singing and seeing people from long ago. Our yearly trips to Anderson Camp meeting were wonderful.
Thankyou for posting this I grew up in the Church of God and love these dear hyms First Church of God Mishawaka Ind. I attended a Ind Baptist Church in Pinellas Park Fla we sometimes sing a few of these hyms.
I had never seen this, and enjoyed hearing Dr. Reardon's commentary. (I attended AU 1975-79). I was quite moved with his recollection of Charles Naylor. Certainly, "I am the Lord's, I know," is one of my favorite hymns. I left the Church of God long ago, but Naylor's notion of singing our theology rings true for me. I certainly relate to the secret of the singing heart.
We dont use hymnals anymore. I think the founder Daniel Warner would be vary disappointed. Our church even though it claims to be non denominational sings the modern day song's of Hillsong, Bethel Church, Jesus Culture, and Elevation worship churches. All of these churches have deeply flawed theology and doctrine. A crying shame that The Church of God is not setting an example for the rest of the denominational churches.
What a blessing to listen to the old, familiar songs of my youth. I'm 79 now and was born and raised in the COG in Jackson, Michigan, but I now live in the Philippines and there is no COG on the tiny island I live on. I see some of the people I have met before. Bill Gaither is there, whom I met back in the 1960s. I met Doug Oldhams father Dale back in the 1950s there at Anderson University (college then) he was the pastor at Park Place. Doug Oldham has been a favorite of mine for years, such a magnificent voice. I miss the COG family.
My great uncle was a Church of God pastor, and my dad was raised CoG Indiana.
Just beautiful…!!!!
Remembering Blanche R. and her joy telling me about their trip to Anderson and all the singing.
I miss Doug and the sisters. I grew up listening to them on records, cassettes and of course campmeeting.
Fantastic! It brings back so many wonderful memories. Thanks for sharing.
When I first came into the Church of God in 1975 (at South Agnew Church of God in Oklahoma City) and heard these wonderful hymns and songs, sung with hearts full of God's love, I knew I was home. I'm so thankful to have "grown up in the Lord" in the Church of God in the last quarter of the 20th century. And though I miss those days, I look forward to the new "Days of Jubilee" ahead, for the evening light of the Church of God still dawning today. Praise God!
Love this historical perspective of the Church of God music over the years. Brings back lots of good memories and the foundation of my love of God!
Wonderful memories of The First Church of God. Love the singing and seeing people from long ago. Our yearly trips to Anderson Camp meeting were wonderful.
Awesome history. We have to keep singing our theology Saints!!!
Thankyou for posting this I grew up in the Church of God and love these dear hyms First Church of God Mishawaka Ind. I attended a Ind Baptist Church in Pinellas Park Fla we sometimes sing a few of these hyms.
You can comeback to the church of God! Central Florida Church of God
I miss Dr. Reardon and I miss the music of the church.
our youth have been stolen away ,
What a blessing this video is! So many of these musicians I have met and recognize. I love the Church of God and it’s music!
So beautiful!!! Thank you for uploading this worship experience in COG music.
I had never seen this, and enjoyed hearing Dr. Reardon's commentary. (I attended AU 1975-79). I was quite moved with his recollection of Charles Naylor. Certainly, "I am the Lord's, I know," is one of my favorite hymns. I left the Church of God long ago, but Naylor's notion of singing our theology rings true for me. I certainly relate to the secret of the singing heart.
I was brought up over forty years in the Church of God. My mother was there with Walter Naylor. There's nothing like the hymns
72-76 for me
Paul Yerden on piano and Dr. Nicholson conducting… Come on… This is rich
What a Wonderful Video!
We dont use hymnals anymore. I think the founder Daniel Warner would be vary disappointed. Our church even though it claims to be non denominational sings the modern day song's of Hillsong, Bethel Church, Jesus Culture, and Elevation worship churches. All of these churches have deeply flawed theology and doctrine. A crying shame that The Church of God is not setting an example for the rest of the denominational churches.