I was a student at Bob Jones University when what would seem like a tragedy took place in Ron Hamilton's life. But within weeks, Southside Baptist Church, and the other churches in the Greenville area and the BJU Family had heard the amazing story of the birth of Patch the Pirate! I have sung this song so many times over the years. And even now, as I recover from a stroke, I can say, "For when I am tried and purified, I shall come forth as gold!" To the Glory of God in Heaven. God bless the Hamilton Family for this beautiful recording.
Ron Patch Hamilton was born while you were a student at BJU? What was the tragedy? I went to BJU one year 1983-1984 while my brother Keith was attending. I have always loved the Hamilton's and their music. SO ENCOURAGING AND NEVER GETS OLD!!!
No matter how many times I hear this song, it hits me just as hard as the first time. I just saw that Ron passed, now he can rejoice in the presence of our Lord. Sadly, it means leaving those of us who appreciate and love his music and the man himself without him...but it's only for a time. I pray for the Hamilton family during this time.
I don't think you can find 500 songs ever written that are better than this one. I'm not sure you even can find 10 songs thru history better than this one.
I agree Just saw this video. What a legacy he is passing on to his children. The song came out of physical pain and suffering. The physical suffering is how he became known as Patch the Pirate.
@@jonrandall5490 Fanny Crosby alone wrote between 8000 to 9000 hymns, hundreds of the still standard and favorite old hymns in English, also beloved around the world: She alone did those 500!
May the Lord bless Ron Hamilton. He currently has dementia and is slowly getting more forgetful. But when he goes to visit the savior he will say well done my good and faithful servant. And his memory will be back just like that!! ✝️❤️✝️❤️✝️❤️✝️❤️✝️❤️✝️❤️
Oh My. I'm crying right now. I grew up with Patch the Pirate. I was so close to Jesus during these days of my life. So many memories. The times of my life where I lived like a heathen, I could feel in My Spirit, "I miss you Jesus." That all changed in 1998. I'm subscring. On my face to Him on this One. Love you brothers and sisters for your faithfulness.❤. Blessed is the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ of Nazareth our God and King.
God never moves without purpose or plan When trying His servant and molding a man. Give thanks to the LORD though your testing seems long; In darkness He giveth a song. I could not see through the shadows ahead; So I looked at the cross of my Savior instead. I bowed to the will of the Master that day; Then peace came and tears fled away. Now I can see testing comes from above; God strengthens His children and purges in love. My Father knows best, and I trust in His care; Through purging more fruit I will bear. O Rejoice in the LORD He makes no mistake, He knoweth the end of each path that I take, For when I am tried And purified, I shall come forth as gold.
Is it just me or does he sound EXACTLY like Ron? I didn't realize it was a different singer (his son) until I looked up at the vid. and awesome a capella!
I've "known" Ron Hamilton (AKA Patch the Pirate) for over 40 years. This particular hymn that the Lord gave to him, is one I go to over and over when times are tough. Ron was familiar with tough times more than most folks, so the words of this hymn are written from a knowing heart. If you find yourself wondering "Why?" in tough times, this hymn will surely offer words of solace and great encouragement to you.
With 54 thumbs down, I expected to see a few comments from trolls. It's great to see all positive, sincere comments! This song is the very first one I ever remember hearing by Ron Hamilton (in the 1970's I think)! From that point, the Majesty Music / Patch the Pirate road has been a wonderful one to travel. My wife and I had 2 girls and 2 boys, all grown now. They grew up on a heavy "diet" of this music, listening to it every night at bedtime and almost every day, memorizing many of the songs, and singing them in church and in our home school. Thanks, Majesty Music & "Patch," for being part of our special memories as a family!
When Jesus entered heaven from the cross, a thief came with him. Today, He welcomed a Pirate. Here because we just heard the news of Ron's passing. Patch the Pirate was a staple in my (Joseph's) growing up years. May God be a comfort to the Hamilton family.
Carrying this song in my heart, with the promise it entails, has helped me through some very sorrowful times in my life. To me, it is the musical embodiment of Romans 8:28. 🙂✝️
¿Soy la única en 2023? Crecí escuchando la música del Sr. Hamilton, su vida fue de mucha bendición para muchos niños mexicanos que a través de la música pudimos conocer a Dios. Dios bendiga su obra
I've never had the experience of hearing a father's voice, and then hearing their son's voice. I definitely hear certain elements of Ron's voice in his son...fantastic quality!
The artistry of this video is just beautiful and Christ-honoring. Thank you all for coming to Beacon Baptist last week! My wife and I have sung this song to our 2-year-old at night probably 200-300 times now... One of our favorite songs to sing to him. He will grow up having it memorized. =) God bless you guys, your family, and your ministry in music...
I grew up listening to Patch the Pirate and now my kids are listening I absolutely love this Version please make more songs like this #RonHamilton @patchthepirate
couponmom 123 I grew up listening to patch the pirate on cassette I still have them all I have them for my kids now I was heartbroken when I found out peewee pirate had past I was 12 this family been through everything and came through everything
Hi...I just read through Pastor Paul Chappel's blog that Mr. Ron Hamilton has just been promoted to glory. I feel sad for his demise, but rejoice to know he is now with the Lord. The first song that teaches me to be humble is "A Servant's Heart." And this song is the second one. Praying for Mrs. Hamilton and the family (Php. 4:4)
Rejoice in the Lord by Ron Hamilton God never moves without purpose or plan. When trying His servant and molding a man. Give thanks to the LORD, though your testing seems long. In darkness, He giveth a song. O REJOICE IN THE LORD! He makes no mistake. He knoweth the end of each path that I take! For when I am tried and purified, I shall come forth as gold. I could not see through the shadows ahead, So I looked at the cross of my Saviour instead. I bowed to the will of the Master that day, Then peace came, and tears fled away! Now I can see testing comes from above, God strengthens His children, and purges in love. My Father knows best, and I trust in His care; Through purging, more fruit I will bear.
I remember when I was young Brother Hamilton came to my church i was so excited to hear how he became a living testimony he invited all the children come to him I received his autograph I kept it I never got rid of it next to me and said patch the pirate loves me I used to listen to him growing up whenever I would travel to Charleston south carolina
THIS IS AWESOME!!! I have been raised with Ron Hamilton in my life and this just brings so many memories from church to camp to life! Thank you for posting!!
So beautiful! Jason sounds exactly like his dad...my husband thought it was Patch when I was playing this, and couldn't believe it when I told him it wasn't.
So blessed to listen to this song sung Accapella by the Hamiltons. I've listened to it over and over and over again. So inspiring. Thank you for sharing such talent and gifts with us all in which the good LORD above placed within you. Heavenly and angelic in sound. This is my Pastor and family's favorite song in which they clung too when their little baby girl struggled for 3 months with a heart condition that took her home to be with Jesus 20 + years ago. This song ministers to so many. Thank you once again.
Hello Ron Hamilton Family, I'm from Indonesia and I am The Fundamental Baptist in Indonesia. From our Humnoi (Book Songs) is to many songs from your songs, we are so blessed with all of your songs. Let Jesus bless you and your Family and then your ministry too 🙏🏻 Maranatha ! 🙏🏻 Greetings from Indonesia Fundamental Baptist Church (GBIA) 🙏🏻
My kids grew up listening to Patch the Pirate on 33 1/3 records and later I put the album onto a cassette so we could take it on our family travels and played it constantly. I never knew his testimony or even how he looked but my heart was blessed at the beautiful message in song and our family of 6 daughters and 4 sons was impacted and I am so thankful that I looked on the internet and found all these videos which we can watch. What a testimony of his family and beautiful singing of this song that he wrote.
Such an Amazing song to give praise to the Lord! I grew up around BJU all my life and always loved hearing concerts in that old chapel. What a great place to film. Brings back so many memories.
Such a beautiful piece. This song gave me great comfort during my very trying year back in 2017 when my dad had a terrible brain injury due to an accident. Till today, I still get goosebumps and am so moved when I hear this song. Thank you
Absolutely beautiful! Interesting to note that it *is* a compilation of at least two shots (sometimes singers are standing on the stage, sometimes the soloist is among them). Beautiful arrangement, singing, and excellent mixing job!
I LOVE THIS VERSION. This is the first time I've heard it. Your son sounds a lot like you. Mr. Ron Hamilton. I thought it was you at first. My very first Patch the Pirate tape I purchased at Camp CoBeAc in Houghton Lake, Mi, when I was 9 or 10. I was under Pator Steven Gilmore for about 11yrs before moving to GA. Mrs. Kelly Ballard was my 59th & 69th grade teacher. She knew the Hamilton's from another church in Mi, Brighton, I think...
I've been there too. How about The Wilds in North Carolina? At family camp this year (which I got home from about an hour ago) they had patch live, but Ron couldn't be there for health reasons. It was awesome, but Patch was missed.
Wow!!! This is beautiful. I hope there are more like this in the future. “Rejoice in the Lord” has been a favorite of mine for many, many years and this arrangement is wonderful. Thank you!
son de mucha bendicion a mi vida los himnos llegan a mi corazon. gracias a Dios porque existen todavía estos himnos que edifican el alma y confortan el espiritu santo. Dios bendiga su misterio
Lyrics: God never moves without purpose or plan When trying His servant and molding a man. Give thanks to the LORD though your testing seems long; In darkness He giveth a song. I could not see through the shadows ahead; So I looked at the cross of my Savior instead. I bowed to the will of the Master that day; Then peace came and tears fled away. Now I can see testing comes from above; God strengthens His children and purges in love. My Father knows best, and I trust in His care; Through purging more fruit I will bear. O Rejoice in the LORD He makes no mistake, He knoweth the end of each path that I take, For when I am tried And purified, I shall come forth as gold.
I was a student at Bob Jones University when what would seem like a tragedy took place in Ron Hamilton's life. But within weeks, Southside Baptist Church, and the other churches in the Greenville area and the BJU Family had heard the amazing story of the birth of Patch the Pirate! I have sung this song so many times over the years. And even now, as I recover from a stroke, I can say, "For when I am tried and purified, I shall come forth as gold!" To the Glory of God in Heaven. God bless the Hamilton Family for this beautiful recording.
Sharon Giles so have I am at bob jones university lol
Keila Lo Same
I'm a grad too! 2017. Sang this so many times and it's always true!
Ron Patch Hamilton was born while you were a student at BJU? What was the tragedy? I went to BJU one year 1983-1984 while my brother Keith was attending. I have always loved the Hamilton's and their music. SO ENCOURAGING AND NEVER GETS OLD!!!
@@kimfitzsimons1931maybe when Peewee pirate killed himself?
No matter how many times I hear this song, it hits me just as hard as the first time. I just saw that Ron passed, now he can rejoice in the presence of our Lord. Sadly, it means leaving those of us who appreciate and love his music and the man himself without him...but it's only for a time. I pray for the Hamilton family during this time.
Just remember that he is in a better place now. 😊
I speak for everyone when I say there needs to be 500 more songs like this one!
I don't think you can find 500 songs ever written that are better than this one. I'm not sure you even can find 10 songs thru history better than this one.
I agree Just saw this video. What a legacy he is passing on to his children. The song came out of physical pain and suffering. The physical suffering is how he became known as Patch the Pirate.
@@jonrandall5490 Fanny Crosby alone wrote between 8000 to 9000 hymns, hundreds of the still standard and favorite old hymns in English, also beloved around the world: She alone did those 500!
God is using this song in my life as I suffer from severe anxiety and other health issues.
May the Lord bless Ron Hamilton. He currently has dementia and is slowly getting more forgetful. But when he goes to visit the savior he will say well done my good and faithful servant. And his memory will be back just like that!!
✝️❤️✝️❤️✝️❤️✝️❤️✝️❤️✝️❤️
Oh My. I'm crying right now. I grew up with Patch the Pirate. I was so close to Jesus during these days of my life. So many memories. The times of my life where I lived like a heathen, I could feel in My Spirit, "I miss you Jesus." That all changed in 1998. I'm subscring. On my face to Him on this One. Love you brothers and sisters for your faithfulness.❤. Blessed is the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ of Nazareth our God and King.
"God never moves without a purpose or plan"
That is so true then, and it'll always be true always.
Even when God is being still, He has a purpose or plan. Love you, Father God.
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One of the most powerful and underrated songs that exists ❤
God never moves without purpose or plan
When trying His servant and molding a man.
Give thanks to the LORD though your testing seems long;
In darkness He giveth a song.
I could not see through the shadows ahead;
So I looked at the cross of my Savior instead.
I bowed to the will of the Master that day;
Then peace came and tears fled away.
Now I can see testing comes from above;
God strengthens His children and purges in love.
My Father knows best, and I trust in His care;
Through purging more fruit I will bear.
O Rejoice in the LORD
He makes no mistake,
He knoweth the end of each path that I take,
For when I am tried
And purified,
I shall come forth as gold.
Is it just me or does he sound EXACTLY like Ron? I didn't realize it was a different singer (his son) until I looked up at the vid. and awesome a capella!
I thought the same thing!
Same here. I was just listening to it and thought it was Ron singing, but when I looked at the video, I realized it was his son.
He does!
I thought the same exact thing even before seeing your comments!
Absolutely
This song could not be more applicable in Mr Hamilton’s life than right now. So moving, so powerful
I like the version of the Hamiltons! Great song!
I've "known" Ron Hamilton (AKA Patch the Pirate) for over 40 years. This particular hymn that the Lord gave to him, is one I go to over and over when times are tough. Ron was familiar with tough times more than most folks, so the words of this hymn are written from a knowing heart. If you find yourself wondering "Why?" in tough times, this hymn will surely offer words of solace and great encouragement to you.
With 54 thumbs down, I expected to see a few comments from trolls. It's great to see all positive, sincere comments! This song is the very first one I ever remember hearing by Ron Hamilton (in the 1970's I think)! From that point, the Majesty Music / Patch the Pirate road has been a wonderful one to travel. My wife and I had 2 girls and 2 boys, all grown now. They grew up on a heavy "diet" of this music, listening to it every night at bedtime and almost every day, memorizing many of the songs, and singing them in church and in our home school. Thanks, Majesty Music & "Patch," for being part of our special memories as a family!
I grew up on it to listening to them on cassette then on cd
When Jesus entered heaven from the cross, a thief came with him. Today, He welcomed a Pirate.
Here because we just heard the news of Ron's passing. Patch the Pirate was a staple in my (Joseph's) growing up years. May God be a comfort to the Hamilton family.
Goose bumps! One of the best songs ever! God makes no mistakes!
Amen. Such a blessed message to still rejoice even in our darkest path and even if we are under the fiery trial of faith.
Thank you Ron Hamilton for your life and music. Always will be one of my go to songs during hard times. God bless the whole family.
I was listening to this and thought Ron was singing. When I looked at it, I was shocked it wasn't him. His son sounds sooo much like his dad!
Very special song, that God has used in my life so many times! I imagine that today “Captain Patch” has seen the Saviour already with his new eyes!!
Carrying this song in my heart, with the promise it entails, has helped me through some very sorrowful times in my life. To me, it is the musical embodiment of Romans 8:28. 🙂✝️
¿Soy la única en 2023? Crecí escuchando la música del Sr. Hamilton, su vida fue de mucha bendición para muchos niños mexicanos que a través de la música pudimos conocer a Dios. Dios bendiga su obra
I've never had the experience of hearing a father's voice, and then hearing their son's voice. I definitely hear certain elements of Ron's voice in his son...fantastic quality!
Well done, ye good and faithful servants of God. Thanks for sharing God's love so well.
It's this very song that draws me to the Throne. God bless the Hamilton family.
My Grandpa was friends with him and I have enjoyed listening to his audio CDs and hymns.
The artistry of this video is just beautiful and Christ-honoring. Thank you all for coming to Beacon Baptist last week! My wife and I have sung this song to our 2-year-old at night probably 200-300 times now... One of our favorite songs to sing to him. He will grow up having it memorized. =) God bless you guys, your family, and your ministry in music...
I grew up listening to Patch the Pirate and now my kids are listening I absolutely love this Version please make more songs like this #RonHamilton @patchthepirate
couponmom 123 I grew up listening to patch the pirate on cassette I still have them all I have them for my kids now I was heartbroken when I found out peewee pirate had past I was 12 this family been through everything and came through everything
Hi...I just read through Pastor Paul Chappel's blog that Mr. Ron Hamilton has just been promoted to glory. I feel sad for his demise, but rejoice to know he is now with the Lord. The first song that teaches me to be humble is "A Servant's Heart." And this song is the second one. Praying for Mrs. Hamilton and the family (Php. 4:4)
Rejoice in the Lord by Ron Hamilton
God never moves without purpose or plan.
When trying His servant and molding a man.
Give thanks to the LORD, though your testing seems long.
In darkness, He giveth a song.
O REJOICE IN THE LORD!
He makes no mistake.
He knoweth the end of each path that I take!
For when I am tried and purified,
I shall come forth as gold.
I could not see through the shadows ahead,
So I looked at the cross of my Saviour instead.
I bowed to the will of the Master that day,
Then peace came, and tears fled away!
Now I can see testing comes from above,
God strengthens His children, and purges in love.
My Father knows best, and I trust in His care;
Through purging, more fruit I will bear.
I remember when I was young Brother Hamilton came to my church i was so excited to hear how he became a living testimony he invited all the children come to him I received his autograph I kept it I never got rid of it next to me and said patch the pirate loves me I used to listen to him growing up whenever I would travel to Charleston south carolina
What a beautiful song and their voices blend so well together. Love it!
Love it more every time I listen💕 Praise God...Such a blessing. Thank you!!💕🙏
Praise the Lord for the ministry and testimony of Ron Hamilton!
Beautiful! I love God-honoring music!
THIS IS AWESOME!!! I have been raised with Ron Hamilton in my life and this just brings so many memories from church to camp to life! Thank you for posting!!
So beautiful! Jason sounds exactly like his dad...my husband thought it was Patch when I was playing this, and couldn't believe it when I told him it wasn't.
I can hear your dad’s voice through you. God bless all of you.
Flat out a masterpiece.
This was completely beautiful! We just loved it!- Ebby (8) and Coral (6)
Love from Bangladesh 🥰
Remembering my long ago friends at Berge Terrace Baptist church who taught me this song!
Lovely rendition. Praise the Lord! Greetings from 🇸🇬 Singapore.
He sounds so much like his dad. Love this song
Jason, you've got a golden voice!
This will always be one of my favorite songs ever written, and this version of it gave me goosebumps. Absolutely fantastic
So blessed to listen to this song sung Accapella by the Hamiltons. I've listened to it over and over and over again. So inspiring. Thank you for sharing such talent and gifts with us all in which the good LORD above placed within you. Heavenly and angelic in sound. This is my Pastor and family's favorite song in which they clung too when their little baby girl struggled for 3 months with a heart condition that took her home to be with Jesus 20 + years ago. This song ministers to so many. Thank you once again.
Hello Ron Hamilton Family, I'm from Indonesia and I am The Fundamental Baptist in Indonesia. From our Humnoi (Book Songs) is to many songs from your songs, we are so blessed with all of your songs. Let Jesus bless you and your Family and then your ministry too 🙏🏻 Maranatha ! 🙏🏻 Greetings from Indonesia Fundamental Baptist Church (GBIA) 🙏🏻
My kids grew up listening to Patch the Pirate on 33 1/3 records and later I put the album onto a cassette so we could take it on our family travels and played it constantly. I never knew his testimony or even how he looked but my heart was blessed at the beautiful message in song and our family of 6 daughters and 4 sons was impacted and I am so thankful that I looked on the internet and found all these videos which we can watch. What a testimony of his family and beautiful singing of this song that he wrote.
Linda Smith de 7
This is the Patch voice I played for my beloved sons as they grew up! Blessings from God's praises.
I have always loved this song. In so many aspects of my life, I Rejoice in the Lord. He has been so good to me.
Thank you Lord for these Psalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs 😊
God bless the Hamilton Family!
Greetings from the Philippines!
Praying for your family. Brother Hamilton has been a blessing to the body of Christ.
Beautiful rendition of a classic. Thank you for the encouragement and blessing this song brings.
Such an Amazing song to give praise to the Lord!
I grew up around BJU all my life and always loved hearing concerts in that old chapel. What a great place to film. Brings back so many memories.
Rejoice in the Lord! Thank you for that very nice song...God bless your family ..
This is my favorite Hamilton song, I very much love this song.
My Father knows best and I trust in His care!
This has been, and always will be one of my favorite songs by Ron..... I have sung it many times. Thank you, Hamilton Family....
this is so beautiful! And that it is a family doing this together makes it even more special. Thank you Jesus
Oh what a wonderful song! Praise the Lord!
He will be missed,met them at pastors school,and Shelley father,some great memories there for sure,beautiful fam.!
Ron Hamilton has not passed away as far as I know. But I don’t think he’s doing well. Maybe you meant someone else.
That was beautiful harmonyLana.Beautiful song❤😊
Praise the lord..Amen....Glory of God my savior
I love acapella music, and this rendition was so well done, it made my spirit soar. Please produce more arrangements like this....
Soul-filled, God glorifying singing. I am deeply blessed.
So beautiful!!! I can hear us singing this in Heaven!
Rejoice in the lord .he make no mistake .what a beautiful song ❤️. God is so good All the time
Amen! Rejoice in the Lord! 💕
Beautiful, just Beautiful. Perfect for this Glorious Christmas Eve!
Wonderful - Beautiful music and message!
Yayy watching this again, coz it appears in my fb news feed.
Thank you❤, let us rejoice in the Lord.
Hallelujah
So beautiful.
Such a beautiful piece. This song gave me great comfort during my very trying year back in 2017 when my dad had a terrible brain injury due to an accident. Till today, I still get goosebumps and am so moved when I hear this song. Thank you
Such an encouraging song. God bless you more!
Majesty Music, do more a capella videos!
😊 just love this music 🎶
Absolutely beautiful! Interesting to note that it *is* a compilation of at least two shots (sometimes singers are standing on the stage, sometimes the soloist is among them). Beautiful arrangement, singing, and excellent mixing job!
Wonderful
One of my favorites !
Beautiful...absolutely beautiful.
WOW! Love it. Haven’t heard this song in nearly 20 years, and this view of the Memorial Chapel brings back so many memories. 😊
I LOVE THIS VERSION. This is the first time I've heard it. Your son sounds a lot like you. Mr. Ron Hamilton. I thought it was you at first. My very first Patch the Pirate tape I purchased at Camp CoBeAc in Houghton Lake, Mi, when I was 9 or 10. I was under Pator Steven Gilmore for about 11yrs before moving to GA. Mrs. Kelly Ballard was my 59th & 69th grade teacher. She knew the Hamilton's from another church in Mi, Brighton, I think...
I've been to CoBeAc. Great camp.
I've been there too. How about The Wilds in North Carolina? At family camp this year (which I got home from about an hour ago) they had patch live, but Ron couldn't be there for health reasons. It was awesome, but Patch was missed.
Wow!!! This is beautiful. I hope there are more like this in the future. “Rejoice in the Lord” has been a favorite of mine for many, many years and this arrangement is wonderful. Thank you!
Another awesome song.
Praise the Lord, thank you Lord for giving us such songs that encourage us to stand still in your way and for giving us the heart to believe.
son de mucha bendicion a mi vida los himnos llegan a mi corazon. gracias a Dios porque existen todavía estos himnos que edifican el alma y confortan el espiritu santo. Dios bendiga su misterio
Beautiful 🥰 thankyou for sharing
Can't think of any more words more appropriate than Thank You to the Hamilton Family and Thank You to our Holy Father...
Lo Hamiltons Songs. We have the Majesty Hymn books in our church with all hi songs.
One of my favorite songs.. cant help but praise God for who He is whenever i listen and internalize the song..
WOW! It just gets better and better with time and new voices!
Beautiful! And timeless!
Lyrics:
God never moves without purpose or plan
When trying His servant and molding a man.
Give thanks to the LORD though your testing seems long;
In darkness He giveth a song.
I could not see through the shadows ahead;
So I looked at the cross of my Savior instead.
I bowed to the will of the Master that day;
Then peace came and tears fled away.
Now I can see testing comes from above;
God strengthens His children and purges in love.
My Father knows best, and I trust in His care;
Through purging more fruit I will bear.
O Rejoice in the LORD
He makes no mistake,
He knoweth the end of each path that I take,
For when I am tried
And purified,
I shall come forth as gold.
Thank you so much for this song. It is such a blessing!
1 of my favorite hymns
Absolutely lovely arrangement!
good arrangement and beautiful family
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Magnificent version of the best song ever written, anytime, anyplace !!!