Rich Mullins lived his life according to God’s. He donated every penny he made. His only possession was his jeep. He showed up unannounced at churches and radio stations to sing Gods praises. His songs are still stirring and poignant. His faith never wavered. Rich lived his faith and shared God’s love with anyone and everyone.
My wife and I and my two children had the privilege of seeing him twice in concert which was incredible, came out with an old ragged shirt and pants and barefoot. He reminded me of a modern day Paul of the New Testament. After the concert was over we would drive straight to the bible book store where he was doing meet and greets. We all got to shake his hand and have him sign a little booklet. I was surprised about how rough his hand felt as I shook his hand and looked the man in his eyes which were eyes that were full of the love of God, there was always a peace about him. I know we aren't supposed to put any man upon a pedestal, but you couldn't help but instantly love the man. This man of God who spoke the truth and seemed to run headlong into God's embrace. I have never met a man like him since and I was so devastated to hear on the radio the morning after his death. The Christian radio station in Dallas, TX interrupted their normal programming and I was able to tape three hours of interviews and songs with Rich Mullins. I later digitized it and still have it on my iPod and my computer. I remember before I was able to digitize it, I contacted the radio station to see if they were going to release that very special tribute to Rich Mullins the very next day after he was killed. They wrote back and said they wouldn't be able to release it and gave their reason which I cannot remember what the reason was. I think because it had several full songs by Rich and they couldn't release it without consent. I guess they still haven't released it because every once in a while I search and search the internet, but have yet to find that tribute to Rich that Saturday morning when I learned of his death just the day before. That is okay, I am glad I have it to listen to from time-to-time. It is very special because it occurred at the same time I heard he had been killed and I was truly in a state of shock and was sad because I knew he had so much more music to make and I was looking forward to seeing him in concert again. I just couldn't believe he was gone. I truly feel blessed we were able to see him play, sing, and when he spoke to the audience, it really felt like he was speaking from his heart. I'm so glad that TH-cam has so many videos of him playing a lot of my favorites live. These live videos take me back to those concerts and I feel truly blessed to have been able to see him live and then actually shake his hand and I would compliment him and he would graciously say "Thank you" and would ask me my name and sign the little booklet. The videos take me back to where we sat and watched him. He would have a few moments of just singing worship songs. We would drive over the bible book store where he would greet everyone and give his signature. I remember when finally getting to the small table he was sitting at, I shook his hand and looked into those seemingly tired eyes, but loving eyes. It was absolutely worth the wait. When he signed the small booklet I assumed was put together by Rich or somebody for Rich. He signed it both times simply with the words: "Be Gods... Rich". I still have those booklets today, saved in a special place. I loved the man and love his heart, his music, and his words. I hope to see you again someday, Rich! The next time I see you, instead of a handshake I will embrace you as a brother.
I know you probably won't see this, but in the off chance you do - would you consider uploading the coverage you have? I'm from McKinney, but wasn't able to hear any coverage or tributes on KLTY.
I saw him in 92 at the Broncho Bowl in Dallas. I saw him second time in Arlington at a church. I think that was 94. He did a meet and greet after at a Christian book store. I got there before him and wated around with my girlfriend. I remember John Rivers from KLTY was there. I was close to the entrance when he walked in. I remember thinking he looked uncomfortable. Later I learned he preferred to just be a humble servant. He wasn't big on the all the attention. He was a very unique person to say the least. His music and concerts were also very unique. I still remember the moment I heard about his death. I wish he would have been around many more years giving us his great music, but God took him home.
Rich was one of the most amazing and heartfelt songwriters that contemporary Christian music has ever seen. He and Keith Greene, gone too soon from this world.
They both had incredibily amazing hearts. Heatts for all who are lost, walking in the dark: some seeking a way out others who've given up We all need one thing: Love
Agreed. I'm an atheist (ex-Christian) and even I love Keith Green and Rich Mullins cause they lived their faith in a real way, with a real self-giving love for others. Most Christians I know don't resemble the Biblical Jesus in the slightest, but those guys did. :)
@@kruszer Amen...sister..although you no longer believe..at some level...your very words represent Him in a way rarely seen among those polished perfect preoccupied automatons...that so grossly misrepresent Him..that's what I call using His name in vain..your words resonate. Love n peace
So glad I grew up, listening to Christian music in this particular era so much commercialism has craft in as expected, but as a young Christian, the authenticity and a pureness of music like this, put me in a position where I could be still and see Christ in the way that Rich portrayed him in his song. I just celebrated my 64th birthday and a prairies is still calling out his name.
Rich was often at our church in Wichita. My son’s youth group met up with him in Budapest. He told me Rich could pick up any instrument and play it right off the bat. Such a great artist! Miss him.
Praying for a new generation of ragamuffins to find our Lord through all His kids, and that Rich is found by them all, and drawn to a closer walk with our Creator as I have been these past 20 years since I was found by this poet and brother in Christ
The music that this man wrote was something so ahead of his time. I wish I could have known him. His walk with God, however brief, must have been so beautiful.
Wow.... And the fury in the pheasant's wings It tells me the Lord is in His temple And there is still a faith That can make the mountains move And a love that can make the heavens ring And I've seen love make heaven ring
I'll have the honor of playing this song at the final night of Audiofeed Fest in Urbana IL Sunday 07-07-2024 as Part of a special tribute set headlined by David Mullins. If you're watching this video obviously his music meant something to you: Come sing a long .Keep simple honest faithfilled songwriting alive!God bless
Rich was a human, a humble guy, not driven by fame. His words were sincere, vulnerable, deep, honest, and highly-poetic. I cried when i heard he died, same as with Keith Green, a brother with a very similar spirit and giftedness. I’m still stunned listening to the quality and heart of Rich’s style, since he first broke onto the scene.
I saw him several times. The thing that struck me the most about his concerts was that he was so reluctant to be in the spotlight. He would let the members of his band play their own stuff and he would turn into just another backup musician. In an industry full of huge egos , it was beyond refreshing.
I love this song so much used to listen to it on the subway while on my way to church in New York City it had such a “American feel“ to it. especially the last part and of course the chorus it’s sounds like Indians are riding the planes on horses, chasing wild buffalo unbelievable images filled my head when I listen to this song
WOW, even though I own this, I don't watch it often because it makes me miss him so...this just takes my breath away...Heaven is going to be SO awesome, praising our King with this guy leading the worship... ;) Hope you all will be there, too!
Watching in 2020, thank u sooo much for posting, I am sooo touched by the ministry of brother rich, I only knew of him after he had gone to sleep with our Lord, I am always teary eyed when I listen to his testimonies and songs...thank you again for posting...
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As a non-believer for over 20 years now... Rich Mullins music and conviction speaks to me as it did when I was a believer... Still powerful. Still meaningful. I love the dulcimer thanks to him.
there are no non-believers after having been a believer, honey. it ONLY works the other way 'round. or GOD would be a liar. don't make GOD out to be a liar.
@@MattPMc - then just move on, sweetie. i will not allow the lie to linger: God never leaves or forsakes the BELIEVER. that's rich's message. that, and nothing else.
I remember hearing that this great artist had gone home on September 19th, 1997. Thats been a very long time ago but... every time i hear this song it brings new hope with the powerful words of the wild. And of all of the great songs that Rich produced, this song with the dulcimer and the profound words, puts me in a praise mode and i love hearing it over and over. "How the Lord takes by its corners this old world And shakes us forward and shakes us free To run wild with the hope To run wild with the hope Your spirit of hope lives on with your beautiful music Rich Mullins, and if you happen to see my dad up there getting adjusted to his new home tell him his son loves him, misses him, but is glad he is no longer suffering.
Jason Villalobos, I am so glad you discovered Rich Mullins. Rich sings about the God that many people do not know or believe in. I would like to challenge you as someone once challenged me. One day when you are free just sit outside alone and look around at the beauty and splendor of creation. Look up to the sky and ask the God that Rich sings and talks about, ask Him if He is truly real and if He is everything like the way Rich describes Him, ask Him to reveal Himself to you and allow you to sense His presence in your life. I promise He will do that for you. He will make himself real to you, just simply because He loves you more than you could ever imagine. And I also promise if you come to know this Jesus who many people speak of, it will be the most glorious adventure in your life and throughout eternity. What you will come to find will be the most amazing truth you will ever discover. 1 Corinthians 2:9 9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. Jason all the best to you.
It's not so great you like Rich, but he loved Christ and delivered this beautiful song... So, don't look at Rich just follow where he is pointing us to, that is Jesus Christ
I appreciate that. You don't have to believe in God to see that his music and song writing were great. I think I know what Rich would say to an atheist. He wouldn't say much at all. He would probably just say it's ok because God believes in you and leave it at that. He was totally cool with hanging out with all kinds of folks. Most were just a bunch of ragamuffins. But somehow they created magic.
I bought the Homeless Man VHS when it came out, shortly after I learned about Rich. I can still remember all the interviews talking about him and when he wrote this song. Still gets to me all these years later.😟
We used to see him every year at the Christ In Youth conference in Bolivar, Missouri. It was an amazing experience and my brother became very close with him through the music! I wish my brother had taken a better path but maybe with some prayers he will get back there 🙁 Rich Was a wonderful person and delightful Christian! You just felt closer to God being in his presence! Sellfish saying that he left too soon but we all know where he is and that’s amazing. ❤️
Oh please somebody get 88hockeyfan a dulcimer :D I love the simplicity of Rich's concerts. He didn't feel like he needed colours or lights or dancers or a huge choir. What a relief to listen and watch this among the evangelical theatre that's going on.
Rich Mullins was an amazing songweiter. Every song moved my heart. I usually cry because he stirs my soul. The Lord brought him home early so he could sit @ the Lords feet & sing directly to the King of Kings.
We may not always understand it but God always has plan and his plan involved calling Rich home to grace the world in the sky with his presence and perform on the grand stage
Calling Out Your Name Well the moon moved past Nebraska And spilled laughter on them cold Dakota Hills And angels danced on Jacob's stairs Yeah they danced on Jacob's stairs There is this silence in the Badlands And over Kansas the whole universe was stilled By the whisper of a prayer The whisper of a prayer And the single hawk bursts into flight And in the east the whole horizon is in flames Chorus: I feel thunder in the sky I see the sky about to rain And I hear the prairies calling out Your name I can feel the earth tremble Beneath the rumbling of the buffalo hooves And the fury in the pheasant's wings And there's fury in a pheasant's wings It tells me the Lord is in His temple And there is still a faith that can make the mountains move And a love that can make the heavens ring And I've seen love make heaven ring Where the sacred rivers meet Beneath the shadow of the Keeper of the plains Repeat chorus From the place where morning gathers You can look sometimes forever 'til you see What time may never know What time may never know How the Lord takes by its corners this old world And shakes us forward and shakes us free To run wild with the hope To run wild with the hope The hope that this thirst will not last long That it will soon drown in the song not sung in vain Repeat Chorus And I know this thirst will not last long That it will soon drown in the song not sung in vain I feel thunder in the sky I see the sky about to rain And with the prairies I am calling out Your name
You know Rich was really making 🎶 to the creator that is why it was and will always drip with Rich’s’ adoration for God and provide healing to the masses of God’s children-🛐💗Forever Annointed Grateful for the words--thank/You. 🤜🤛 Awesomeness
@@suzannehayward2845 Always purpose to perform for an audience of One. He is always faithful in attendance, and when Jesus shows up, everything else will fall beautifully and wonderfully into it's proper place.
I discovered his music after he passed away. I was so sad to find out that I couldn't meet him. He seems like a such faith filled humble guy. This is one of my favorite songs. Can't wait to meet him someday in heaven. 🤍
For some reason Rich always sounds way much better in a raw unmixed live session than a polished studio affair. And the musicians here were really good, sad that Rick Elias has gone on now.
Great book. I buy a few used copies online every year and give them out when I run into old people like me that loved Rich. One of my great expectations of heaven is to hang out with Rich a bit :-)
Well the moon moved past Nebraska And spilled laughter on them cold Dakota Hills And angels danced on Jacob's stairs Yeah, they danced on Jacob's stairs There is this silence in the Badlands And over Kansas the whole universe was stilled By the whisper of a prayer The whisper of a prayer And a single hawk bursts into flight And in the east the whole horizon is in flames I feel thunder in the sky I see the sky about to rain And I hear the prairies calling out Your name I can feel the earth tremble Beneath the rumbling of the buffalo hooves And the fury in the pheasant's wings And there's fury in a pheasant's wings And it tells me the Lord is in His temple And there is still a faith that can make the mountains move And a love that can make the heavens ring And I've seen love make heaven ring Where the sacred rivers meet Beneath the shadow of the Keeper of the plains I feel thunder in the sky I see the sky about to rain And I hear the prairies calling out Your name From the place where morning gathers You can look sometimes forever 'til you see What time may never know What time may never know How the Lord takes by its corners this old world And shakes us forward and shakes us free To run wild with the hope To run wild with the hope The hope that this thirst will not last long That it will soon drown in a song not sung in vain And I feel thunder in the sky I see the sky about to rain And I hear the prairies calling out Your name And I know this thirst will not last long That it will soon drown in the song not sung in vain I feel thunder in the sky I see the sky about to rain And with the prairies I am calling out Your name
I was blessed to meet him at his acoustic concert when he was going to quit touring and focus on Reservation work. I helped load the equipment afterwards and got to meet him briefly. He was a humble, yet very gifted man. A few years later I walked into a singles group at Central Christian and at the end talked to the leader. I said, I’m sorry, but you look a lot like Rich Mullins. He said, “I should, I’m his brother David. “ Rich, I hope you are enjoying worship with our Lord! And Dave, thanks for coming to Wichita to continue Rich’s ministry work. Love you guys.
Hello brothers. Hello Brian, The Seasons Change So do the colors of the heart Every day, every shade These are the colors of the heart Green to Gold some they fall and decay Swept around this autumn whirlwind In your haste you feel the grey November skies sometimes you'll find never end Winter comes and grips the Corners of your heart You slip away The snow then falls a silent blanket of icy tears The frost begins to heave the beaten clay, breaks the the ground of all your fears...we slip away. The seasons change as the colors of the heart, green to Gold, some they fall and decay. Adam Quinn Keefe aka Adam Leo Knipe., Dayton Tennessee, 1993 as I recall. Joe Runyon church on the main strip. Also Lee college.
@AzureMonk It's this earnestness amidst failings that made his lyrics/performances so powerful. As Rich said in his Sometimes By Step video, art has everything to do with being human. For this reason I prefer his live performances. Less perfection, more perfecting :)
Most touching and sincere performance I've seen so far. Can anyone tell me where and when this was filmed and whether this particular concert is available on Video or DVD? It would mean a lot to me!
Hammered dulcimer. It was not a very popular instrument back then but is experiencing a revival now. It is an ancient instrument and a precursor to the piano. Calling Out Your Name is my favorite Rich song and I love that intro. The music fits the words perfectly. Rich and his friend Beaker were both good song writers.
He is playing a hammer dulcimer. Having spoken to several people who play that instrument, Mullins seemed to be unique: "He can actually sing while playing!!" His style was one similar to strumming a guitar or playing chords on a piano.
I am going to guess this was post 1995. Possibly 96 or 97. I can tell somewhat by his band. This is post Beaker and into the Ragamuffin time. Plus as many remember he cut his hair short in 94. He didn't keep it that way and by 96 it was long again. While I can't say if this is 96 or 97 it certainly is not 94 or earlier. His death was in September of 97. So this could have been close.
Rich Mullins was not THAT special. He JUST DID AN ACCEPTABLE THING IN GODS SIGHT. We have plenty of evidence in everything we see in creation just to believe in God. But where does out faith lie and who's hands do we put our lives in. We got choices he just did a good thing. WHAT ABOUT YOU? WHAT ABOUT ME?. This is not my eternal address 🙃🥲
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Rich Mullins lived his life according to God’s. He donated every penny he made. His only possession was his jeep. He showed up unannounced at churches and radio stations to sing Gods praises. His songs are still stirring and poignant. His faith never wavered. Rich lived his faith and shared God’s love with anyone and everyone.
My wife and I and my two children had the privilege of seeing him twice in concert which was incredible, came out with an old ragged shirt and pants and barefoot. He reminded me of a modern day Paul of the New Testament. After the concert was over we would drive straight to the bible book store where he was doing meet and greets. We all got to shake his hand and have him sign a little booklet. I was surprised about how rough his hand felt as I shook his hand and looked the man in his eyes which were eyes that were full of the love of God, there was always a peace about him. I know we aren't supposed to put any man upon a pedestal, but you couldn't help but instantly love the man. This man of God who spoke the truth and seemed to run headlong into God's embrace. I have never met a man like him since and I was so devastated to hear on the radio the morning after his death. The Christian radio station in Dallas, TX interrupted their normal programming and I was able to tape three hours of interviews and songs with Rich Mullins. I later digitized it and still have it on my iPod and my computer. I remember before I was able to digitize it, I contacted the radio station to see if they were going to release that very special tribute to Rich Mullins the very next day after he was killed. They wrote back and said they wouldn't be able to release it and gave their reason which I cannot remember what the reason was. I think because it had several full songs by Rich and they couldn't release it without consent. I guess they still haven't released it because every once in a while I search and search the internet, but have yet to find that tribute to Rich that Saturday morning when I learned of his death just the day before. That is okay, I am glad I have it to listen to from time-to-time. It is very special because it occurred at the same time I heard he had been killed and I was truly in a state of shock and was sad because I knew he had so much more music to make and I was looking forward to seeing him in concert again. I just couldn't believe he was gone. I truly feel blessed we were able to see him play, sing, and when he spoke to the audience, it really felt like he was speaking from his heart. I'm so glad that TH-cam has so many videos of him playing a lot of my favorites live. These live videos take me back to those concerts and I feel truly blessed to have been able to see him live and then actually shake his hand and I would compliment him and he would graciously say "Thank you" and would ask me my name and sign the little booklet. The videos take me back to where we sat and watched him. He would have a few moments of just singing worship songs. We would drive over the bible book store where he would greet everyone and give his signature. I remember when finally getting to the small table he was sitting at, I shook his hand and looked into those seemingly tired eyes, but loving eyes. It was absolutely worth the wait. When he signed the small booklet I assumed was put together by Rich or somebody for Rich. He signed it both times simply with the words: "Be Gods... Rich". I still have those booklets today, saved in a special place. I loved the man and love his heart, his music, and his words. I hope to see you again someday, Rich! The next time I see you, instead of a handshake I will embrace you as a brother.
Well written! Thank you for sharing this!
I know you probably won't see this, but in the off chance you do - would you consider uploading the coverage you have? I'm from McKinney, but wasn't able to hear any coverage or tributes on KLTY.
Beautiful tribute! God bless. Make sure you "Be God's" 🙏🏽
I saw him in 92 at the Broncho Bowl in Dallas. I saw him second time in Arlington at a church. I think that was 94. He did a meet and greet after at a Christian book store.
I got there before him and wated around with my girlfriend. I remember John Rivers from KLTY was there. I was close to the entrance when he walked in. I remember thinking he looked uncomfortable. Later I learned he preferred to just be a humble servant. He wasn't big on the all the attention.
He was a very unique person to say the least. His music and concerts were also very unique.
I still remember the moment I heard about his death. I wish he would have been around many more years giving us his great music, but God took him home.
I agree. That would be such a gift if you could upload that coverage or get it to someone who can.
Rich was one of the most amazing and heartfelt songwriters that contemporary Christian music has ever seen. He and Keith Greene, gone too soon from this world.
They both had incredibily amazing hearts. Heatts for all who are lost, walking in the dark:
some seeking a way out
others who've given up
We all need one thing:
Love
Agreed. I'm an atheist (ex-Christian) and even I love Keith Green and Rich Mullins cause they lived their faith in a real way, with a real self-giving love for others. Most Christians I know don't resemble the Biblical Jesus in the slightest, but those guys did. :)
He...Chuck Girard..Don Francisco...Keith Green a Lil light fir my tastes..almost like kindergarten compared to grad school
@@kruszer Amen...sister..although you no longer believe..at some level...your very words represent Him in a way rarely seen among those polished perfect preoccupied automatons...that so grossly misrepresent Him..that's what I call using His name in vain..your words resonate. Love n peace
So glad I grew up, listening to Christian music in this particular era so much commercialism has craft in as expected, but as a young Christian, the authenticity and a pureness of music like this, put me in a position where I could be still and see Christ in the way that Rich portrayed him in his song. I just celebrated my 64th birthday and a prairies is still calling out his name.
This may be one of the greatest songs ever written.
Rich was often at our church in Wichita. My son’s youth group met up with him in Budapest. He told me Rich could pick up any instrument and play it right off the bat. Such a great artist! Miss him.
I remember telling "Hey you can play drums if you want." He was such a wonderful person. He was an angel
One of my all-time favorite lyrical lines: "The moon moved past Nebraska and spilled laughter on them cold Dakota hills........:
me too
Praying for a new generation of ragamuffins to find our Lord through all His kids, and that Rich is found by them all, and drawn to a closer walk with our Creator as I have been these past 20 years since I was found by this poet and brother in Christ
The music that this man wrote was something so ahead of his time. I wish I could have known him. His walk with God, however brief, must have been so beautiful.
Yes - and if Christian teachings are true, then he is still walking with God.
@@uraniumjoe
They are.
And he is.
Wow.... And the fury in the pheasant's wings
It tells me the Lord is in His temple
And there is still a faith
That can make the mountains move
And a love that can make the heavens ring
And I've seen love make heaven ring
I'll have the honor of playing this song at the final night of Audiofeed Fest in Urbana IL Sunday 07-07-2024 as Part of a special tribute set headlined by David Mullins. If you're watching this video obviously his music meant something to you: Come sing a long .Keep simple honest faithfilled songwriting alive!God bless
Rich was a human, a humble guy, not driven by fame. His words were sincere, vulnerable, deep, honest, and highly-poetic. I cried when i heard he died, same as with Keith Green, a brother with a very similar spirit and giftedness. I’m still stunned listening to the quality and heart of Rich’s style, since he first broke onto the scene.
I saw him and his dulcimer hammer live in Indianapolis in December 1991... I will never forget it.
Still miss you my dearly beloved, and precious brother in Christ Jesus.♥️✝️🕊️
I never got to see Rich Mullins in concert but I've always loved the way he played that Dulcimer! It sounds so nice. He is so missed.
Nelson Cruz
Thanks. Been trying to figure out what that instrument is
I saw him several times. The thing that struck me the most about his concerts was that he was so reluctant to be in the spotlight. He would let the members of his band play their own stuff and he would turn into just another backup musician. In an industry full of huge egos , it was beyond refreshing.
Me too ❤️ we will get to see Him live Soon 😊 Jesus Coming 🙏🙏💙 Amen I Love him too ✝️❤️
@@markfrost9826 not an easy instrument to play either.
I love this song so much used to listen to it on the subway while on my way to church in New York City it had such a “American feel“ to it. especially the last part and of course the chorus it’s sounds like Indians are riding the planes on horses, chasing wild buffalo unbelievable images filled my head when I listen to this song
WOW, even though I own this, I don't watch it often because it makes me miss him so...this just takes my breath away...Heaven is going to be SO awesome, praising our King with this guy leading the worship... ;) Hope you all will be there, too!
Watching in 2020, thank u sooo much for posting, I am sooo touched by the ministry of brother rich, I only knew of him after he had gone to sleep with our Lord, I am always teary eyed when I listen to his testimonies and songs...thank you again for posting...
I met him. He was sooooo nice. I can't describe to you how nice he was to me.
I met him also. Yes you are right! He was fun guy!. Ended up talking and figured out we was distant relations lol
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As a non-believer for over 20 years now... Rich Mullins music and conviction speaks to me as it did when I was a believer... Still powerful. Still meaningful. I love the dulcimer thanks to him.
Incredibly powerful comment!!!!! 👍
there are no non-believers after having been a believer, honey. it ONLY works the other way 'round. or GOD would be a liar. don't make GOD out to be a liar.
@@geebee3100 heh... we should just agree Rich Mullins was amazing and move along.
@@MattPMc - then just move on, sweetie. i will not allow the lie to linger: God never leaves or forsakes the BELIEVER. that's rich's message. that, and nothing else.
@@geebee3100 to be fair, I was here first :D
I remember hearing that this great artist had gone home on September 19th, 1997.
Thats been a very long time ago but...
every time i hear this song it brings new hope with the powerful words of the wild. And of all of the great songs that Rich produced, this song with the dulcimer and the profound words, puts me in a praise mode and i love hearing it over and over.
"How the Lord takes by its corners this old world
And shakes us forward and shakes us free
To run wild with the hope
To run wild with the hope
Your spirit of hope lives on with your beautiful music Rich Mullins,
and if you happen to see my dad up there getting adjusted to his new home
tell him his son loves him, misses him, but is glad he is no longer suffering.
Wow hard to believe it’ll be 25 years this September 😢
I live in Kansas and have spent many hours in western Nebraska and Kansas. So captures it.
I'm an atheist, but i consider rich mullins to be one of the best songwriters of all time.
Jason Villalobos, I am so glad you discovered Rich Mullins. Rich sings about the God that many people do not know or believe in. I would like to challenge you as someone once challenged me. One day when you are free just sit outside alone and look around at the beauty and splendor of creation. Look up to the sky and ask the God that Rich sings and talks about, ask Him if He is truly real and if He is everything like the way Rich describes Him, ask Him to reveal Himself to you and allow you to sense His presence in your life. I promise He will do that for you. He will make himself real to you, just simply because He loves you more than you could ever imagine. And I also promise if you come to know this Jesus who many people speak of, it will be the most glorious adventure in your life and throughout eternity.
What you will come to find will be the most amazing truth you will ever discover.
1 Corinthians 2:9
9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. Jason all the best to you.
It's not so great you like Rich, but he loved Christ and delivered this beautiful song... So, don't look at Rich just follow where he is pointing us to, that is Jesus Christ
I appreciate that. You don't have to believe in God to see that his music and song writing were great. I think I know what Rich would say to an atheist. He wouldn't say much at all. He would probably just say it's ok because God believes in you and leave it at that. He was totally cool with hanging out with all kinds of folks. Most were just a bunch of ragamuffins. But somehow they created magic.
fell in love with his music he remains inspirational
I bought the Homeless Man VHS when it came out, shortly after I learned about Rich. I can still remember all the interviews talking about him and when he wrote this song. Still gets to me all these years later.😟
I love Rich. He played the hammered dulcimer beautifully. Rest in peace.
We used to see him every year at the Christ In Youth conference in Bolivar, Missouri. It was an amazing experience and my brother became very close with him through the music! I wish my brother had taken a better path but maybe with some prayers he will get back there 🙁 Rich Was a wonderful person and delightful Christian! You just felt closer to God being in his presence! Sellfish saying that he left too soon but we all know where he is and that’s amazing. ❤️
We miss and love you, Rich. I still get emotional watching your performances. I met you and you were the nicest performer I ever met.
No one can hold a candle to his music genius.
Always wanted to see Rich Mullins.
Oh please somebody get 88hockeyfan a dulcimer :D I love the simplicity of Rich's concerts. He didn't feel like he needed colours or lights or dancers or a huge choir. What a relief to listen and watch this among the evangelical theatre that's going on.
Rich Mullins was an amazing songweiter. Every song moved my heart. I usually cry because he stirs my soul. The Lord brought him home early so he could sit @ the Lords feet & sing directly to the King of Kings.
We may not always understand it but God always has plan and his plan involved calling Rich home to grace the world in the sky with his presence and perform on the grand stage
Yes we hear the earth calling out his name. Let us respond in kind and in awe ,in respect, in humility.
Calling Out Your Name
Well the moon moved past Nebraska
And spilled laughter on them cold Dakota Hills
And angels danced on Jacob's stairs
Yeah they danced on Jacob's stairs
There is this silence in the Badlands
And over Kansas the whole universe was stilled
By the whisper of a prayer
The whisper of a prayer
And the single hawk bursts into flight
And in the east the whole horizon is in flames
Chorus:
I feel thunder in the sky
I see the sky about to rain
And I hear the prairies calling out Your name
I can feel the earth tremble
Beneath the rumbling of the buffalo hooves
And the fury in the pheasant's wings
And there's fury in a pheasant's wings
It tells me the Lord is in His temple
And there is still a faith that can make the mountains move
And a love that can make the heavens ring
And I've seen love make heaven ring
Where the sacred rivers meet
Beneath the shadow of the Keeper of the plains
Repeat chorus
From the place where morning gathers
You can look sometimes forever 'til you see
What time may never know
What time may never know
How the Lord takes by its corners this old world
And shakes us forward and shakes us free
To run wild with the hope
To run wild with the hope
The hope that this thirst will not last long
That it will soon drown in the song not sung in vain
Repeat Chorus
And I know this thirst will not last long
That it will soon drown in the song not sung in vain
I feel thunder in the sky
I see the sky about to rain
And with the prairies I am calling out Your name
You know Rich was really making 🎶 to the creator that is why it was and will always drip with Rich’s’ adoration for God and provide healing to the masses of God’s children-🛐💗Forever Annointed Grateful for the words--thank/You. 🤜🤛 Awesomeness
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Always purpose to perform for an audience of One. He is always faithful in attendance, and when Jesus shows up, everything else will fall beautifully and wonderfully into it's proper place.
I always, always, get choked up when listening to this song and the way
Rich Mullins played it.
Wow
I discovered his music after he passed away. I was so sad to find out that I couldn't meet him. He seems like a such faith filled humble guy. This is one of my favorite songs. Can't wait to meet him someday in heaven. 🤍
R I P Rich Mullins you made it ❤❤❤❤ Welcome to Jesus
For some reason Rich always sounds way much better in a raw unmixed live session than a polished studio affair. And the musicians here were really good, sad that Rick Elias has gone on now.
am thinking the same... his live versions are almost like different songs ❤ so glad there's so many of them online now...
There is an excellent book about his life called "An Arrow Pointing Toward Heaven".
Great book. I buy a few used copies online every year and give them out when I run into old people like me that loved Rich. One of my great expectations of heaven is to hang out with Rich a bit :-)
I’m dying to learn how to play The Hammered Dulcimer as well as get better at guitar and learn bass amongst a few other musical instruments.
Gives me tears of joy .Love you man.
One of my very favorite Rich Mullins songs - and songs in general. ✨ Just beautiful.
Well the moon moved past Nebraska
And spilled laughter on them cold Dakota Hills
And angels danced on Jacob's stairs
Yeah, they danced on Jacob's stairs
There is this silence in the Badlands
And over Kansas the whole universe was stilled
By the whisper of a prayer
The whisper of a prayer
And a single hawk bursts into flight
And in the east the whole horizon is in flames
I feel thunder in the sky
I see the sky about to rain
And I hear the prairies calling out Your name
I can feel the earth tremble
Beneath the rumbling of the buffalo hooves
And the fury in the pheasant's wings
And there's fury in a pheasant's wings
And it tells me the Lord is in His temple
And there is still a faith that can make the mountains move
And a love that can make the heavens ring
And I've seen love make heaven ring
Where the sacred rivers meet
Beneath the shadow of the Keeper of the plains
I feel thunder in the sky
I see the sky about to rain
And I hear the prairies calling out Your name
From the place where morning gathers
You can look sometimes forever 'til you see
What time may never know
What time may never know
How the Lord takes by its corners this old world
And shakes us forward and shakes us free
To run wild with the hope
To run wild with the hope
The hope that this thirst will not last long
That it will soon drown in a song not sung in vain
And I feel thunder in the sky
I see the sky about to rain
And I hear the prairies calling out Your name
And I know this thirst will not last long
That it will soon drown in the song not sung in vain
I feel thunder in the sky
I see the sky about to rain
And with the prairies I am calling out Your name
Thank you. This is my favorite Rich song and possibly my favorite song all time. The music and words are just perfect.
I was blessed to meet him at his acoustic concert when he was going to quit touring and focus on Reservation work. I helped load the equipment afterwards and got to meet him briefly. He was a humble, yet very gifted man. A few years later I walked into a singles group at Central Christian and at the end talked to the leader. I said, I’m sorry, but you look a lot like Rich Mullins. He said, “I should, I’m his brother David. “ Rich, I hope you are enjoying worship with our Lord! And Dave, thanks for coming to Wichita to continue Rich’s ministry work. Love you guys.
14 years ago today Rich left this earth. But his music forever remains, in our hearts and in our souls. Miss you man. See you again sooner than later.
23 years . . .
A Great man of God, gone way too soon ")
God’s timing is perfect. 🌎
Our God is an awesome God, and is always and forever the almighty force that drives us all.
I never get sick of hearing this.
I’ve always loved this song and now to have seen him play and sing it brings a whole new appreciation for its beauty and message.
It just doesn't get any better than that.
He was the best. I miss you, Rich.
I've seen his live performances several times....God is definately there too! We know he's directing a symphony of angels right now
God spoke through this man!
I love 💘 this
Comments are comforting to read I couldn't wait till his worship team came on the radio...Were the best 🙌
Really Love Rich❤
Hello brothers.
Hello Brian,
The Seasons Change
So do the colors of the heart
Every day, every shade
These are the colors of the heart
Green to Gold some they fall and decay
Swept around this autumn whirlwind
In your haste you feel the grey
November skies sometimes you'll find never end
Winter comes and grips the Corners of your heart
You slip away
The snow then falls a silent blanket of icy tears
The frost begins to heave the beaten clay, breaks the the ground of all your fears...we slip away.
The seasons change as the colors of the heart, green to Gold, some they fall and decay.
Adam Quinn Keefe aka Adam Leo Knipe., Dayton Tennessee, 1993 as I recall. Joe Runyon church on the main strip. Also Lee college.
Simply amazing
Never tire of this brother💙🙌🏼🎶🎵
Wish I could have seen him perform live. Amazing talent!
We can hear Eternity in his heart.
Thank you Rich. You're life was a gift
I just keep thinking of all the songs that were not written. Really miss him.
I hear the prairies calling out his name!
@AzureMonk It's this earnestness amidst failings that made his lyrics/performances so powerful. As Rich said in his Sometimes By Step video, art has everything to do with being human. For this reason I prefer his live performances. Less perfection, more perfecting :)
And a love that can make the heavens ring
And I've seen love make heaven ring
❤
Absolutely amazing 🥲 I am speechless!
Even now as an atheist, this song still makes me feel nice... very nostalgic
Jason Windsor thats heavy bro, very cool
I love you God!
I wish I had been able to see RicH before he left us to be with Jesus.
Wow! What a powerful performance. Just as good if not better than the studio version.
Wow. Just wow.
🙏🔥🙏
I love Jesus
RIP Rich
You are missed, bro
Awesome
Most touching and sincere performance I've seen so far. Can anyone tell me where and when this was filmed and whether this particular concert is available on Video or DVD? It would mean a lot to me!
It’s on a cd/dvd set. Probably can find it on Amazon . I own it .
@AnnaParva The DVD comes with an audio CD called "Here in America (Bonus Dvd)", it is AWESOME!!! It is on Amazon for $14
Godbless you for posting this.
Mitch McVicker lost his vocal cords in this Chicagoland road trip. I was on that road trip as well.
Pure poetry set to music...Rich probably couldn’t get a record deal on any Christian music label today and that makes me sad...
You can tell that Rich was glad to finish that one. One thing's certain he didn't write easy song's to play!
@scotttybgood Wow, great! Thank you sooo much for replying so quickly! :)
What sort of musical instrument is that??
Hammered dulcimer. It was not a very popular instrument back then but is experiencing a revival now. It is an ancient instrument and a precursor to the piano.
Calling Out Your Name is my favorite Rich song and I love that intro. The music fits the words perfectly. Rich and his friend Beaker were both good song writers.
just learning Rich played dulcimer on many songs.besides CREED! . .
my personal favorite is " it don't do", live in 87
@cakara AMEN
@AzureMonk It happens to the best of em, especially on tour.
Dance on Jacob's stairs ~~~
Hear the prairies call out your name ~~~
gone way too soon...he was a gifted writer and artist..
Does anyone know what the instrument he is playing is?
Mark Frost dulcimer
He is playing a hammer dulcimer. Having spoken to several people who play that instrument, Mullins seemed to be unique: "He can actually sing while playing!!" His style was one similar to strumming a guitar or playing chords on a piano.
Soooooo, what year was this?????? thanks for sharing.
I am going to guess this was post 1995. Possibly 96 or 97. I can tell somewhat by his band. This is post Beaker and into the Ragamuffin time. Plus as many remember he cut his hair short in 94. He didn't keep it that way and by 96 it was long again.
While I can't say if this is 96 or 97 it certainly is not 94 or earlier. His death was in September of 97. So this could have been close.
He might have written them since then. ; )
I love this song for the descriptions of the Plains. Too bad he didn't write one about the Pacific Northwest; God's Country. :)
The entire planet is God's country.
They don't make them like Rich Mullins anymore, although, his voice seems to crack and falter during this performance.
A song not sung in vain...
Rich Mullins was not THAT special. He JUST DID AN ACCEPTABLE THING IN GODS SIGHT. We have plenty of evidence in everything we see in creation just to believe in God. But where does out faith lie and who's hands do we put our lives in. We got choices he just did a good thing. WHAT ABOUT YOU? WHAT ABOUT ME?. This is not my eternal address 🙃🥲