@Ian Williamson When I first started hearing (& understanding !) that some people are Born-of-the-Spirit while incarcerated, it struck me how powerful a testimony that is. [Here you are - your body so limited, imprisoned - yet, your spirit comes to (eternal !) Life and your soul is as free as ever it can be !!!] God alone is able to restore our souls within us, no matter where we are 🙂 I rejoice with you in your awesome Redemption/Salvation. [My ‘imprisonment’ was a spiritual one - like Mary Magdalene I was (literally) ‘inhabited’ by demons. So it was a radical Salvation.] Brother, I hope you’re being blessed by watching the program “The Chosen”. Just get the phone App (same name), & it casts to your TV. It’s rather amazing. Godspeed.
Why can't we have these songs in our churches now, instead of all the younger teens repetitive music? These types of hymns are truly uplifting and full of real voices sung with passion and true belief.
My self and family moved to Alabama after 37 years in WA state. The churches there most of them have modern worship and praise leaders and there isn't anything that would inspire like the old hymns do. I'm sure there some new songs like Mary did you know? or Praise the Lord. Most songs that repeat one verse for 5-6 times get this music trained Baptist just bored to tears. GOD bless the old masters and mistress Fanny Cosby for their blessed hymns.
I'm 25 years old. I remember singing this hymn in the Methodist church as a child. My relationship with Christ has gotten more serious in these past few months. Glory to GOD.
Brothers and sisters in Christ, don't you think that it is amazing to realize that whatever country we go to, there is a Christian church, even where persecution against Christians is tough? This sacred hymn helps me think of it and how unbeatable Christ is. Greetings and blessings from Italy.
Absolutely breathtaking. This hymn helped my dad when he was suffering a stroke then a heart attack. He was singing along and crying even when nothing else made sense. So thankful for my Savior, Jesus Christ!
We are using this hymn as our closing hymn tomorrow morning at our Anglican church in North Idaho, USA. I am the organist and can’t wait to play it with gratitude!
I was at my little Chapel.. with about 7 other members one Sunday evening about 23 years ago now..this was one of our hymns that evening. I had never heard it before. .. was completely overwhelmed with it and the rousing singing from our small congregation..I immediately said this is the hymn I want at my funeral. "My chains fell off. My soul was free" how brilliant are all the words! I have left instructions that I definitely want this hymn at my funeral...thank you..
Written in May 1738 a few days after Charles Wesley truly found his relationship with God and gave himself to Christ on Romans 8 and when St Peter felt the chains falling from him Charles must have felt the same assurance and peace . The beginning of writing 6,000 songs and verses in faith. Truly written in the Spirit this song is as powerful today as it was nearly 300 years ago. May everyone who watches and sings along to it be as blessed as I am. Chris x
I am so much in agreement with you here. I have heard this hymn since my tender ages and as I mature, it becomes very powerful in my heart. Chris, bless your heart for sharing this profound history of such a distinguished church hymn.
My late mother's favorite hymn. She passed away suddenly of a heart attack on the pre-dawn morning of December 22, 1996 and we sang this at her funeral. I cry every time I hear this because it reminds me of her. When I was a child she taught Sunday School and was an elementary schoolteacher during the week. Now I live in Asia and I have followed in her footsteps to become an elementary school teacher, teaching English as a second language. My father has long since retired as an attorney and he always says he is proud that I followed my mother's profession. Thank you, mom, for inspiring me, for loving me. Every time I play this song on my phone, I dedicate it to you.
I often listen to this hymn in awe, both at what our precious Lord did for us and at his including ALL peoples, tongues and nations into one beautiful family. "Such knowledge is too wonderful for me to fully grasp."
How profound are the words of this song. Imagine Christ leaving his Father's throne above, emptying himself of all but love so he could shed his innocent blood for Adam's helpless race! I am part of that race, the human race - a race so pleasant, so gifted, so immensely creative and yet on the flip side also capable of destructive greed, selfishness and pride. That is who we are because of the sinful nature in us. But praise be to God! Christ bled for us, the helpless race and now calls us to reconcile with God. I listened to that call in 1983 and today I join in to sing this song with gratitude because " I am alive in Him my living head and clothed in righteousness divine." The words of the song come alive in me because I realized that only by accepting Him as my Lord and savior can I fully understand the meaning and purpose of life. I am so grateful I did. You who reads this and yet haven't done the same, please repent of your sins and accept the lordship of Christ over your life and you will truly enjoy the words of this song. Amen.
My sentiments exactly Terry. I am 78 years old I missed the old hymns that each Taylor Story of the Savior and the love of God! There’s always praise teams in the church services now the local bodies of Christ not involved in the worship services it’s a shame.
@@jennieparker327 You are two years ahead of me on our journey to join the Lord. I figure this one will be sung by our heavenly cloud of witnesses...and I sure hope to join them!
My 30th born again birthday is this month, and I am constantly struck and captured by the fact that it is God's keeping power that holds us in the palm of his hand. From 1 Peter 1 "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. I am so grateful.
Love this. So beautiful to hear a crowd singing together. Even if you can’t sing, get in a large group and this is how we all sound. There’s just something about God’s children harmonizing together. Absolutely beautiful.
Now THAT is spine-tingling good doctrine! He searches and saves, we arise, repent, and follow! Oh if this could only be sung and understood in churches today!!!!
Amen! Even Holy Mother Church incorporates many of His hymns to this day. How sad that for so many what passes nowadays as "Christian music" isn't much more than 1) I love You, God, 2) I think You're awesome, 3) You "lift me up." It's just so lazy and only aims at appealing to the broadest audience without bothering to offering any theology to it
I heard this hymn in my childhood as my grandmother came from the Methodist church. And today, oh bless the Lord for this amazing hymn. The beautiful poetic words, verse by verse is absolutely captivating, fascinating and mesmerizing.I'm now in my mid sixties and I listen to it every night before I fall asleep. Thank you Lord.
I woke up with this hymn in my spirit. Thank you Jesus you did it all for me. All Glory ,Praise, Honour Adoration and Thanksgiving be unto your Holy Name forever and ever. Amen
compare this hymn, or is it a gospel song, to what passes for sacred noise in so many of today's churches. What a breath of fresh air. I liked the hats too.
Robert Ramsay Charles Wesley's 300th anniversary of his conversion was celebrated in 2007 - so technically this isn't a gospel hymn if by that you mean something recent coming out of southern United States - Charles was an ordained minister in the Church of England though his hymns are fundamental to the Methodist tradition - matters not really if the message of his words continue God's work here on earth 😊
As a teenager, before becoming a christian I knew this as "the cyclist's hymn" because of the line "my chain's fell off". Praise God I came to understand the real meaning!!
"Died he for me (a former reprobate), who caused his pain for me, who him to death pursued Amazing love! (which i still can't figure out)How can it be That thou, my God(yes you are mine), shouldst die for me?"
Be blessed my brother. Weren't we all such. God's grace abounds that while we were yet sinners Christ died. God, The Creator bruised Himself for man, the creature's, sin.
Two years ago, I was searching the internet for hymns that were specific to the crucifixion. The search engine suggested Can It Be That I Should Gain? I wandered to TH-cam and typed it in and found this video. I have been in love with this song ever since then.
Songs like this remind of what I miss so much about today's "worship" music; the whole congregational singing style. Not just a few people on stage singing while the audience stands looking as if they are at a concert.
I agree. I cannot feel spritual in any way with a gaggle of teens swaying away in front of the alter like a backing group for the Eurovision song contest
I listen to this at least once a week, i find it very healing and uplifting following the passing of my beloved Mother. The organ played this as we walked out of the Church. Always been my favourite hymn.
This is perhaps one of the most amazing hymns written by the great classic composer: Charles Wesley. My favorite stanza is that which attempts to describe the love of Jesus Christ speaking of Him willfully leaving His Fathers thrown above... so free, so infinite His Grace... He Emptied Himself of all but Love... bleeding for Adam's helpless race to save us from eternal death. Truly, …AND CAN IT BE!!!
"He Emptied Himself of all but Love." That phrase fascinated me, every time I heard the hymn sung, from the earliest age. What a thought. What a mystery to be investigated.
@@WaterlooExpat You're right! I think there is an element of mystery in God’s love for mankind. It’s in the solving of the mystery that we discover our value to God - The Mystery of God’s Love. As the Psalmist cries out with 'wonder' and 'declares' in (Psalm 144:3-4), “LORD, what is man, that You take knowledge of him? Indeed, what a mystery to be investigated!
Ten thousand times ten thousand, In sparkling raiment bright, The armies of the ransomed saints Throng up the steeps of light; 'Tis finished, all is finished, Their fight with death and sin; Fling open wide the golden gate And let the victors in! What rush of alleluias Fills all the earth and sky; What ringing of a thousand harps bespeaks the triumph nigh; O Day! for which Creation and all its tribes were made! O Joy! for all its former woes a thousand fold repaid. O then! what rraptured greetings on Canaan's happy shore! What knitting severed friendships up Where partings are no more! Then eyes with joy shall sparkle That brimmed with tears of late -- Orphans no longer fatherless, nor widows desolate! Bring down Thy great salvation, Thou Lamb for sinners slain! Fill up the roll of Thine elect, Then take Thy power and reign! Appear, Desire of Nations! Thine exiles long for home! Show in the heavens Thy promised sign, Thou Prince and Savior -- COME! Amen and Amen!!
All God wants us to do is surrender to him and he will do the rest. He doesn't care how sinful and undone we are , he will forgive us.. There's nothing too hard for him to do, a couple years ago I met this gentleman , he had cancer and the diagnosis was very grim. He told me that he believe in God and that he also believes in prayer. He was schedule for a operation , on the very day when he when he went for his operation, he called me and asked me to pray for him. After he had the operation, the prognosis wasn't good. He was eventually sent to a hospice but we never stopped praying for him. One day while I was at home, one of my church sister called me and told me that the gentleman was back at home with his family because the cancer was gone. Isn't God great.
With all the world has gone through in the past 2 years, what a blessing to hear a hymn like this and know the Christian hope is Jesus and God's love for mankind
This song was ringing and singing in my mind, and I u-toobed it, and arrived here. What a blessing to see brothers and sisters of all shapes and sizes standing together to sing one of the greatest hymns of all time!!! The laypeople of this church, from all walks of life, did an incredible presentation. It also warms my heart to see that this Holy praise is on the verge of 5MM views! Despite what you've heard in the media, Almighty God is STILL large and in charge, now and forevermore!
+Ian Robertson not neccercerily :) my understanding is that when we die we go into a sort of deep sleep in the ground till jesus returns then i think the martyrs go first i could be wrong on that , and then god willing us!
You are correct when God made man He formed man out of the dust of the ground and He breathed in to his nostrils and man became a living sole. When Christ comes again the dead in Christ will rise and those who have gone through the tribulation will be taken. Solomon says that the dead know nothing. and Jesus says the the dead sleep. When he raised Laszrious from the dead before he did he said that he is asleep then he spoke plainly and said that he is dead. When He talked about Abraham's bosom he is talking about the concept of there being life after death right away and flipping it on its head, if you want to know more about that then get back with me. Until then God bless you.
This the greatest hymn ever written. It explains and contains all the information and heart attitude required for salvation. If I couldn't have my Bible and could only have one paper sheet of Christian related information, I would choose the sheet music of this hymn.
How can one hymn carry such great words summarizing my faith ...... With so much tears gulping down, My Faith just became strengthened and assured the more I just sat with my singing of the lines. I didn't know when I switch to tongues within the powerful lines.........😊
I never heard each verse repeated at the end of the verse of this glorious hymn. I'm sitting here with tears flowing freely from my eyes in front of God and everybody at the library right now. Who cares? I'm not ashamed of my tears.
Charles wesley probably the greatest hymn writer that existed so powerful his gift you never stop whistling or singing them after you hear them my favorite, and a man who did have a genuine gift from god
This is only a suspicion but I suspect there are people who have nothing better to do than to find as many Christian videos as they can and click "dislike".
Science tries but in vain to explain our existence on some ridiculous theory of evolution. But since Aristotle and co no one has been able to give a satisfactory answer to the simple question- the egg and the chicken,, which comes first. Amazing Grace extended to us all the.
The Theory of Evolution does not disprove the existence of God, many Intelligent Christians who understand Theology and Science believe God created Evolution.
As a Catholic I appreciate tbe wonderful theological and musical value that the Wesley's talent and faith gave us. We ignored or shunned them for too long. Little of today's output compares, spiritually or musically
My son and husband are watching the Michigan and Ohio football game that is being played in Ann Arbor, Mi. I am having a better time listening to these beautiful hymns that bring back so many wonderful memories of days gone by. Was blessed to go to a large Assembly of God Church in Flint, Michigan. Now I am blessed to go to a large Christian Reformed Church in Ann Arbor, Mi. where the congregation and choir sing these beautiful hymns which are such a blessing.
Oh how my heart sings out this song so often. At work, at church, at home! I cannot sing it louder or more intently to my Lord. It is unbelievable! And can it be??
Today is my 1st time of listening to 100 nonstop inspirational hymns and I am lifted in my spirit, soul and body. Lord, bless the composers, singers and media in Jesus name. I'm refreshed with my cherished hymns..
This song was composed out of pure conviction powered by the Holy Spirit. That is what is missing in this generation. Unfortunately the desire for money, fame and mere exhibition of talents have taken the center stage. But God will revive us again!
"Bold I approach the eternal throne" what amazing words those are. my church has been giving sermons on hebrews, teaching that by the blood of Jesus alone we can come before God our father in faith, what good news!
Listening to this song this sunday-morning, and I was thinking the same about it. Hope for you, and for me, it takes a while, but it will be beautiful. Kind regards to you, from Holland.
@Gennis...the whole point is the song is a testimony of the brother’s life...not that he needs to hear it...although, the saints in heaven may sing this too!
Amen! God is so good. I shall never understand the Love of Christ. He gave me yet another chance. Jesus is the only happiness in life. I am so happy I chose Christ and this path.. been nothing but blessed !
I have to say the lady in the green hat has my vote for best dressed. Why cannot we have more of this in church? I go to church -no organ no music. I am getting my own organ.
Been walking with the Lord since I was 5 and now I am old, and I'm STILL learning of His grace. If you do it right, you never finish learning. Love this hymn - one of my absolute favorites.
Fur - I never used to believe in gold, either. Never saw it. But those that went searching for it in Alaska during the latest gold rush, found it. Just because i didn't see it and didn't believe in it, didn't mean it didn't exist. God said He would be found by those who seek Him with all their hearts. I sought Him very hard when I was 5 - my life had been horrible and I needed someone to rescue me. He was there. He didn't stop the pain, but He did give me the strength and wisdom to overcome it - and now I help others. This is His grace. I hope you will search for God and find Him - because He is right there at your shoulder just waiting. I will keep you in prayer.
I don't believe in God because there is no evidence that he exists, there are thousands of contradictions in the Bible, evolution is real, and the universe and Earth are clearly older than 10,000 years. I want to believe in a god, but I can't, it doesn't make sense. And please don't pray for me, thank you.
I cried so much that the did hear the song as seen on Songs Of Praise on TV and on computer, the hymn is called And Can It Be That I Should Gain. It makes me emotional.
This is probably one of the greatest hymns ever written. Rev. Natue (my former headteacher) made me fall in love with this. "Christ and everything in him is mine". Powerful truth. 24th October, 2024.
This song reminds me of a self righteous church brother who sang this song often in the church I used to go to in the 1980's. Ever since then it represented to me a song sung by pompous high nosed people.
I was saved in prison in 1998 .my chains fell off that day.praise the Lord.
What a wonderful testimony. Glory to God
@@Henry_Geoffrey thank you
.praise God
Hallelujah brother....bet u have a good testimony 🙏. If you ever wish to share it my email is karenkalasy2@gmail.com.
@@karenkalasy8251 will do sister .when have spare time
@Ian Williamson
When I first started hearing (& understanding !) that some people are Born-of-the-Spirit while incarcerated, it struck me how powerful a testimony that is. [Here you are - your body so limited, imprisoned - yet, your spirit comes to (eternal !) Life and your soul is as free as ever it can be !!!]
God alone is able to restore our souls within us, no matter where we are 🙂
I rejoice with you in your awesome Redemption/Salvation.
[My ‘imprisonment’ was a spiritual one - like Mary Magdalene I was (literally) ‘inhabited’ by demons. So it was a radical Salvation.]
Brother, I hope you’re being blessed by watching the program “The Chosen”. Just get the phone App (same name), & it casts to your TV. It’s rather amazing.
Godspeed.
2024?? Anyone??
Yes, I am still here.
Me too
Thanku for grace nd mercy amen
Of course.
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Why can't we have these songs in our churches now, instead of all the younger teens repetitive music? These types of hymns are truly uplifting and full of real voices sung with passion and true belief.
+Spencer Morley and Methodist! We sang this yesterday and tears filled my eyes!
Maybe both would be good!
I agree! This music is the best. Modern style does not resonate with me.
We sung this hymn in our church yesterday, im the music leadear, and this hymns are a gift from the Lord, preised his name
My self and family moved to Alabama after 37 years in WA state. The churches there most of them have modern worship and praise leaders and there isn't anything that would inspire like the old hymns do. I'm sure there some new songs like Mary did you know? or Praise the Lord. Most songs that repeat one verse for 5-6 times get this music trained Baptist just bored to tears. GOD bless the old masters and mistress Fanny Cosby for their blessed hymns.
I'm 25 years old. I remember singing this hymn in the Methodist church as a child. My relationship with Christ has gotten more serious in these past few months. Glory to GOD.
"the Lord inhabits the praise of his people."
Worthy is the Lamb
Give God the Glory "Amen"
Amen!
Amen!
A truly deeply meaningful and beautiful hymn. I love it! I love how they sing with such enthusiasm! Inspiring and moving.
Possibly the best hymn ever written
And the Calvinists love it.
Well John, I have to agree. Perfection in lyrics wedded to a perfect tune. Even mediocre performances are good.
It does make a change from How Great Thou Art and Amazing Grace.
Such beautiful of Gods grace and simplicity of the gospel !! Amazing, amazing love !!
@@rhodiusscrolls3080 🎉
Over three centuries later, Charles Wesley's hymns are something to behold.
Epic!
Brothers and sisters in Christ, don't you think that it is amazing to realize that whatever country we go to, there is a Christian church, even where persecution against Christians is tough? This sacred hymn helps me think of it and how unbeatable Christ is. Greetings and blessings from Italy.
Blessings from New Zealand to you Mara
Amen
2023. Not so much anymore😢
Amen, Amazing love
Amen. Greetungs from Vienna Austria .
Absolutely breathtaking. This hymn helped my dad when he was suffering a stroke then a heart attack. He was singing along and crying even when nothing else made sense. So thankful for my Savior, Jesus Christ!
Through christ , my own real hymn
The last stanza actually used to make me cry too. It's such a powerful hymn.
How is your father doing. Is he alright 👍
Oh, God
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We are using this hymn as our closing hymn tomorrow morning at our Anglican church in North Idaho, USA. I am the organist and can’t wait to play it with gratitude!
How did it go?
I keep this on my computer and frequently listen to it before retiring at night. Hallelujah, what a Savior!
Gordon Cathey That’s nice👍
Please share it with me and the like on WhatsApp if possible please 🙏. Here I can't find such soles, am at +256787429347
Wonderful to see that we can like this together! We miss your preaching and leadership.
I have kept it in my computer also because it is inspiring
It's my favorite hymn. ❤
The hymn is done well especially as congregational hymn, well sung and emotional.
"My chains fell off, my heart was free; I rose, went forth, and followed Thee!"
We put those chains back on, God takes them back off. . . the process seems to repeat itself.
Awesome line!!! Praise God forever!!!
I was at my little Chapel.. with about 7 other members one Sunday evening about 23 years ago now..this was one of our hymns that evening. I had never heard it before. .. was completely overwhelmed with it and the rousing singing from our small congregation..I immediately said this is the hymn I want at my funeral. "My chains fell off. My soul was free" how brilliant are all the words! I have left instructions that I definitely want this hymn at my funeral...thank you..
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This amazing love of Christ, I love the song too. Praise the Lord
I've left instructions that this hymn, one of my favorites, be sung at my funeral.
I discovered this hymn also. It is so beautiful.
God bless you.
"My chains fell off " beautiful! Thank you O Great Jehovah for my recovery and new life!
Written in May 1738 a few days after Charles Wesley truly found his relationship with God and gave himself to Christ on Romans 8 and when St Peter felt the chains falling from him Charles must have felt the same assurance and peace . The beginning of writing 6,000 songs and verses in faith. Truly written in the Spirit this song is as powerful today as it was nearly 300 years ago. May everyone who watches and sings along to it be as blessed as I am. Chris x
My exact thoughts Chris this is a timeless hymn and means more now than ever. Your brother in faith, Michael
I am so much in agreement with you here. I have heard this hymn since my tender ages and as I mature, it becomes very powerful in my heart. Chris, bless your heart for sharing this profound history of such a distinguished church hymn.
Chris Stewart Thank you Chris. God bless you for posting this.
And can it be that I should gain? Truly Jesus Christ died for me. Wonderful Savior! I receive in JESUS NAME.
Mercy Soko
Powerful hymn..
My chains fell off and my heart was free!
Yeah...you had been chained by the worries of this world and by His death...your heart was set free..
I can't sing this without being thankful at my redemption. Bless you Mr Chihaba.
I rose went forth and Followed Thee
my guy, you couldnt have picked a better lyric.
Amen
I sure do hope we get to sing this one in the Heavenly Choir when eternity begins! Who else will be there, Saved by Grace through faith? Amen!
I, by His grace!
❤ YES!! See you there!!
imagine billions of voices all singing together and it echoes throughout the universe
I will be there
I am listening in December 2024
My late mother's favorite hymn. She passed away suddenly of a heart attack on the pre-dawn morning of December 22, 1996 and we sang this at her funeral. I cry every time I hear this because it reminds me of her. When I was a child she taught Sunday School and was an elementary schoolteacher during the week. Now I live in Asia and I have followed in her footsteps to become an elementary school teacher, teaching English as a second language. My father has long since retired as an attorney and he always says he is proud that I followed my mother's profession. Thank you, mom, for inspiring me, for loving me. Every time I play this song on my phone, I dedicate it to you.
This is my favorite hymn. It uplifts me and reassures me that our Lord Jesus Christ conquered evil. May our Lord and God abide with us 🙏
Mine too. For 45 yrs sice i first it
I often listen to this hymn in awe, both at what our precious Lord did for us and at his including ALL peoples, tongues and nations into one beautiful family. "Such knowledge is too wonderful for me to fully grasp."
How profound are the words of this song. Imagine Christ leaving his Father's throne above, emptying himself of all but love so he could shed his innocent blood for Adam's helpless race! I am part of that race, the human race - a race so pleasant, so gifted, so immensely creative and yet on the flip side also capable of destructive greed, selfishness and pride. That is who we are because of the sinful nature in us. But praise be to God! Christ bled for us, the helpless race and now calls us to reconcile with God. I listened to that call in 1983 and today I join in to sing this song with gratitude because " I am alive in Him my living head and clothed in righteousness divine." The words of the song come alive in me because I realized that only by accepting Him as my Lord and savior can I fully understand the meaning and purpose of life. I am so grateful I did. You who reads this and yet haven't done the same, please repent of your sins and accept the lordship of Christ over your life and you will truly enjoy the words of this song. Amen.
Amen, God bless you brother. 🎚
We can choose to God's Will or evil just like in Eden.
Great invitation to come to Jesus. Thank you brother. Greetings from Antofagasta, Chile.
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We love these uplifting songs❤
What a gift to see the rich diverse family of God praising God in such a powerful way. It's but a taste of heaven...as we will come into Zion singing.
My sentiments exactly Terry. I am 78 years old I missed the old hymns that each Taylor Story of the Savior and the love of God!
There’s always praise teams in the church services now the local bodies of Christ not involved in the worship services it’s a shame.
@@jennieparker327 You are two years ahead of me on our journey to join the Lord. I figure this one will be sung by our heavenly cloud of witnesses...and I sure hope to join them!
"Died He for me? who caused His pain! For me, who Him to death pursued?"
Confession of an unworthy sinner.
But worthy in God's sight
But separated, justified, and sanctified by the blood of the saviour!
it is wonderful to read spirit filled comments from young kids. please keep it up. it gives us strength more than you know.
My longest relationship is with God, he's been by my side through thick and thin.
denis okelo
courage
Jesus is wonderful. Scripture tells us that he clothes himself in darkness, even though he is light!
neogovernment
My 30th born again birthday is this month, and I am constantly struck and captured by the fact that it is God's keeping power that holds us in the palm of his hand. From 1 Peter 1 "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. I am so grateful.
I love this song so much. It is worth comtemplating so deep a love from God!. I love Him!
Amen!
Love this. So beautiful to hear a crowd singing together. Even if you can’t sing, get in a large group and this is how we all sound. There’s just something about God’s children harmonizing together. Absolutely beautiful.
Let's bring these hymns back to our churches and schools🙏🙏🙏
I love this. These lyrics bring tears to my eyes. God's love is so strong. "'Tis mercy all, immense and free, for O my God, it found out me!"
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Amen, Brother
Charles Wesley was the greatest of all hymn writers.
Now THAT is spine-tingling good doctrine! He searches and saves, we arise, repent, and follow! Oh if this could only be sung and understood in churches today!!!!
Peter Lewis we sing in my church in rochdale
Amen!
Amen! Even Holy Mother Church incorporates many of His hymns to this day. How sad that for so many what passes nowadays as "Christian music" isn't much more than 1) I love You, God, 2) I think You're awesome, 3) You "lift me up." It's just so lazy and only aims at appealing to the broadest audience without bothering to offering any theology to it
I heard this hymn in my childhood as my grandmother came from the Methodist church. And today, oh bless the Lord for this amazing hymn. The beautiful poetic words, verse by verse is absolutely captivating, fascinating and mesmerizing.I'm now in my mid sixties and I listen to it every night before I fall asleep. Thank you Lord.
Except for the part that said thine eye diffused a quickening ray. Sounds a bit Masonic.
I woke up with this hymn in my spirit. Thank you Jesus you did it all for me. All Glory ,Praise, Honour Adoration and Thanksgiving be unto your Holy Name forever and ever. Amen
This from back in the day when Songs of Praise represented mainstream Christianity, it's a pale shadow of that these days.
compare this hymn, or is it a gospel song, to what passes for sacred noise in so many of today's churches. What a breath of fresh air. I liked the hats too.
Totally agree. Holy, and reverent. Unlike the modern bubble gum worship choruses that are beneath a campfire gathering.
No, reverence matters. This is what reverent worship music sounds like. We are singing to the King of Kings, not to mother earth.
Amen, Bro.
Robert Ramsay Charles Wesley's 300th anniversary of his conversion was celebrated in 2007 - so technically this isn't a gospel hymn if by that you mean something recent coming out of southern United States - Charles was an ordained minister in the Church of England though his hymns are fundamental to the Methodist tradition - matters not really if the message of his words continue God's work here on earth 😊
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As a teenager, before becoming a christian I knew this as "the cyclist's hymn" because of the line "my chain's fell off". Praise God I came to understand the real meaning!!
😂 excellent story
Hahaha..I love this hymn for the tune , for the biblically sound and poetry. Very rare in this time and age.
A Brilliant Story and Memory!
We will sing this to Jesus for all eternity.
AMEN AND AMEN!❤❤❤
One of my favorite hymns when I was a Baptist. I still hum it to this day
We are singing it tomorrow morning in our Anglican church in North Idaho. Love this hymn!
How beautiful is when the house of God is full at least every Sunday. .God Bless everyone
Indescribable Joy
Praise the Lord
"Died he for me (a former reprobate), who caused his pain
for me, who him to death pursued
Amazing love! (which i still can't figure out)How can it be
That thou, my God(yes you are mine), shouldst die for me?"
I remember you, brother. God is good. I have seen your comments on other videos.
CM Kar Hey God bless you always in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ!
Laborer in the field God bless you too in the Name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
Be blessed my brother. Weren't we all such. God's grace abounds that while we were yet sinners Christ died. God, The Creator bruised Himself for man, the creature's, sin.
very touching uplifting
Two years ago, I was searching the internet for hymns that were specific to the crucifixion. The search engine suggested Can It Be That I Should Gain? I wandered to TH-cam and typed it in and found this video. I have been in love with this song ever since then.
What a great hymn it is! God bless you who watch this video!
Amen
Amazing love, woow
One of my all time favourite hymns. I miss singing these old but gold songs in church like we did when we were kids.
My chains fell off my heart was free I rose went forth and followed Thee!
my favorite line!
That's just it
Rose M Goosebumps. Powerful!!
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I love this hymn, it contains the whole gospel, answers all the important questions---not all questions but the important eternal ones.
+Brenda Hanson Amen sister, God made music for the purpose to uplift our minds to turn our thoughts to Him, not for mere amusement
Can't agree more!
It makes me cry
Songs like this remind of what I miss so much about today's "worship" music; the whole congregational singing style. Not just a few people on stage singing while the audience stands looking as if they are at a concert.
+emerybayblues. Well said. Congregational singing like this is uplifting. This is a great hymn.
emerybayblues if I could “Like” this comment 100 times I would!
I agree. I cannot feel spritual in any way with a gaggle of teens swaying away in front of the alter like a backing group for the Eurovision song contest
And can it be is so uplifting,to look at those beautiful faces singing praises to God and loving it
I thank all for music.
The transformation of worship into entertainment and church into a rock concert is one of the greatest modern achievements of Satan.
I listen to this at least once a week, i find it very healing and uplifting following the passing of my beloved Mother. The organ played this as we walked out of the Church. Always been my favourite hymn.
This is perhaps one of the most amazing hymns written by the great classic composer: Charles Wesley. My favorite stanza is that which attempts to describe the love of Jesus Christ speaking of Him willfully leaving His Fathers thrown above... so free, so infinite His Grace... He Emptied Himself of all but Love... bleeding for Adam's helpless race to save us from eternal death. Truly, …AND CAN IT BE!!!
"He Emptied Himself of all but Love." That phrase fascinated me, every time I heard the hymn sung, from the earliest age. What a thought. What a mystery to be investigated.
@@WaterlooExpat You're right! I think there is an element of mystery in God’s love for mankind. It’s in the solving of the mystery that we discover our value to God - The Mystery of God’s Love. As the Psalmist cries out with 'wonder' and 'declares' in (Psalm 144:3-4), “LORD, what is man, that You take knowledge of him? Indeed, what a mystery to be investigated!
Some of God’s attributes are too wonderful to understand. But even if they remain darkness to the intellect, let them be sunshine for your soul.
We only ever get a glimpse of God's attributes. When we have been in Glory 10,000 years times 10,000 years, we shall still be in awe!
Ten thousand times ten thousand, In sparkling raiment bright, The armies of the ransomed saints Throng up the steeps of light; 'Tis finished, all is finished, Their fight with death and sin; Fling open wide the golden gate And let the victors in! What rush of alleluias Fills all the earth and sky; What ringing of a thousand harps bespeaks the triumph nigh; O Day! for which Creation and all its tribes were made! O Joy! for all its former woes a thousand fold repaid. O then! what rraptured greetings on Canaan's happy shore! What knitting severed friendships up Where partings are no more! Then eyes with joy shall sparkle That brimmed with tears of late -- Orphans no longer fatherless, nor widows desolate! Bring down Thy great salvation, Thou Lamb for sinners slain! Fill up the roll of Thine elect, Then take Thy power and reign! Appear, Desire of Nations! Thine exiles long for home! Show in the heavens Thy promised sign, Thou Prince and Savior -- COME! Amen and Amen!!
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Wow, what a picture!
Amen indeed barneysghost!
All God wants us to do is surrender to him and he will do the rest. He doesn't care how sinful and undone we are , he will forgive us..
There's nothing too hard for him to do, a couple years ago I met this gentleman , he had cancer and the diagnosis was very grim.
He told me that he believe in God and that he also believes in prayer.
He was schedule for a operation , on the very day when he when he went for his operation, he called me and asked me to pray for him. After he had the operation, the prognosis wasn't good. He was eventually sent to a hospice but we never stopped praying for him.
One day while I was at home, one of my church sister called me and told me that the gentleman was back at home with his family because the cancer was gone.
Isn't God great.
Goose bumps of Joy listening this grand old Hymn! God bless you! Such wonderful words that stir the heart, spur the mind for more and touch the heart!
+Sheldon Tucker Amen and Amen.
and Amen!
Amen! It evokes the same emotion in me. Be blessed and strengthened.
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Amen! 🙏🙏
Absolutely beautiful, thank you for sharing. Thank you to the choir for their fantastic voices. 😇🙏
Charles Wesley sure could write a hymn. Wonderful.
I have the chills listening to this glorious song. Charles Wesley had an awakening and wrote this beautiful hymn..
My chains fell off, my heart was free, I rose, went forth and followed thee...
Ben Marsden oh yes..really encouraging words
WOW. What a beautiful message of hope and peace. Amazing love, how can it be? That Thou, my God, shouldst die for me!.
I want someone,I need that love
But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us. Ephesians 2:4
Amen.
Great is the sacrificial work that Christ did on the cross for me. May the lamb of God be praised forever amen!
This hymn simply delivers me each time I listen to it.
With all the world has gone through in the past 2 years, what a blessing to hear a hymn like this and know the Christian hope is Jesus and God's love for mankind
This song was ringing and singing in my mind, and I u-toobed it, and arrived here. What a blessing to see brothers and sisters of all shapes and sizes standing together to sing one of the greatest hymns of all time!!! The laypeople of this church, from all walks of life, did an incredible presentation. It also warms my heart to see that this Holy praise is on the verge of 5MM views! Despite what you've heard in the media, Almighty God is STILL large and in charge, now and forevermore!
Thank you Lord for loving me the way I'm
Looking forward to fellowship in heaven with you all! To Christ be the Glory!
God certainly blessed Charles Wesley with hymn writing, amazing!
I absolutely agree with you on Charles Wesley's hmm writing. The depth of his hymn is something to behold
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Amen to that!
The hymm you will hear as your soul leaves your body and you arise to meet Jesus Christ
Amen, brother!! See you in the air!!
Ok mate Bet I get my wings before you !!
+Ian Robertson not neccercerily :) my understanding is that when we die we go into a sort of deep sleep in the ground till jesus returns then i think the martyrs go first i could be wrong on that , and then god willing us!
You are correct when God made man He formed man out of the dust of the ground and He breathed in to his nostrils and man became a living sole. When Christ comes again the dead in Christ will rise and those who have gone through the tribulation will be taken. Solomon says that the dead know nothing. and Jesus says the the dead sleep. When he raised Laszrious from the dead before he did he said that he is asleep then he spoke plainly and said that he is dead. When He talked about Abraham's bosom he is talking about the concept of there being life after death right away and flipping it on its head, if you want to know more about that then get back with me. Until then God bless you.
Amen Jamell. Blessings for you and your ministry.
This the greatest hymn ever written. It explains and contains all the information and heart attitude required for salvation. If I couldn't have my Bible and could only have one paper sheet of Christian related information, I would choose the sheet music of this hymn.
Really! There are thousands of great hymns written that blesses the soul.
My husband had this hymn on his funeral program. Now I listen to it and can feel the true meaning to the words. 10/02/2019!
How can one hymn carry such great words summarizing my faith ......
With so much tears gulping down, My Faith just became strengthened and assured the more I just sat with my singing of the lines.
I didn't know when I switch to tongues within the powerful lines.........😊
I never heard each verse repeated at the end of the verse of this glorious hymn. I'm sitting here with tears flowing freely from my eyes in front of God and everybody at the library right now. Who cares? I'm not ashamed of my tears.
This song gives me chills, even more so when sung and orchestrated so powerfully. The pipe organ just adds more Majesty and beauty to the song!!!!
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Charles wesley probably the greatest hymn writer that existed so powerful his gift you never stop whistling or singing them after you hear them my favorite, and a man who did have a genuine gift from god
70 dislikes,why? Praise His blessed name forever.
all who dislike this is no other than the church of satan hhmm i mean the church of christ iglesia ni manaloto :P
all who dislike this is no other than the church of satan hhmm i mean the church of christ iglesia ni manaloto :P
This is only a suspicion but I suspect there are people who have nothing better to do than to find as many Christian videos as they can and click "dislike".
Science tries but in vain to explain our existence on some ridiculous theory of evolution. But since Aristotle and co no one has been able to give a satisfactory answer to the simple question- the egg and the chicken,, which comes first. Amazing Grace extended to us all the.
The Theory of Evolution does not disprove the existence of God, many Intelligent Christians who understand Theology and Science believe God created Evolution.
I’m amazed that they can sing this marvelous song without tears streaming down their faces, Amazing love👍
Sung this at my uncle's funeral this week. The greatest hymn singer I knew. I hope we did both him and the hymn justice.
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How beautiful. What an amazing variety of human faces singing this song and representing our humanity.
Just what I was thinking, no room for prejudice in a church united by God's love.
2023 am watching this song while posted years ago. 2023 has been a worst year for me.. Thank you Jesus
How unbelievable is it that our GOD would die for us!
2023. ' my birthday... Listening to this mighty hymn.. Praises to Jesus🙏🙏
As a Catholic I appreciate tbe wonderful theological and musical value that the Wesley's talent and faith gave us. We ignored or shunned them for too long. Little of today's output compares, spiritually or musically
Please read Ephesians 2:8-9.
My son and husband are watching the Michigan and Ohio football game that is being played in Ann Arbor, Mi. I am having a better time listening to these beautiful hymns that bring back so many wonderful memories of days gone by. Was blessed to go to a large Assembly of God Church in Flint, Michigan. Now I am blessed to go to a large Christian Reformed Church in Ann Arbor, Mi. where the congregation and choir sing these beautiful hymns which are such a blessing.
Let the name of Jesus be Glorified
Oh how my heart sings out this song so often. At work, at church, at home! I cannot sing it louder or more intently to my Lord. It is unbelievable! And can it be??
Today is my 1st time of listening to 100 nonstop inspirational hymns and I am lifted in my spirit, soul and body. Lord, bless the composers, singers and media in Jesus name. I'm refreshed with my cherished hymns..
This song was composed out of pure conviction powered by the Holy Spirit. That is what is missing in this generation. Unfortunately the desire for money, fame and mere exhibition of talents have taken the center stage. But God will revive us again!
I remember hearing the great Billy Graham choirs singing this hymn - and it was Wonderful! And so Inspiring!!
"Bold I approach the eternal throne" what amazing words those are. my church has been giving sermons on hebrews, teaching that by the blood of Jesus alone we can come before God our father in faith, what good news!
I have translated it into Japanese and asked the congregation to sing it at my funeral.
Listening to this song this sunday-morning, and I was thinking the same about it. Hope for you, and for me, it takes a while, but it will be beautiful. Kind regards to you, from Holland.
You will not hear it after you are dead sir.
@Gennis...the whole point is the song is a testimony of the brother’s life...not that he needs to hear it...although, the saints in heaven may sing this too!
How can any contemporary happy-clappy "worship and praise" drivel ever match the magnitude of this? This hymn is awesome.
Amen! God is so good. I shall never understand the Love of Christ. He gave me yet another chance. Jesus is the only happiness in life. I am so happy I chose Christ and this path.. been nothing but blessed !
When you listen to this, do you even doubt for a moment that Wesley knew his God? No.
I have to say the lady in the green hat has my vote for best dressed. Why cannot we have more of this in church? I go to church -no organ no music. I am getting my own organ.
What a great hymn it is ❤
For me one of the greatest expressions of faith and confidence in the Gospel. Well sung and inspirational to hear!
Been walking with the Lord since I was 5 and now I am old, and I'm STILL learning of His grace. If you do it right, you never finish learning. Love this hymn - one of my absolute favorites.
I'm like the opposite, I stopped believing in a god when I was 5.
Fur - I never used to believe in gold, either. Never saw it. But those that went searching for it in Alaska during the latest gold rush, found it. Just because i didn't see it and didn't believe in it, didn't mean it didn't exist. God said He would be found by those who seek Him with all their hearts. I sought Him very hard when I was 5 - my life had been horrible and I needed someone to rescue me. He was there. He didn't stop the pain, but He did give me the strength and wisdom to overcome it - and now I help others. This is His grace. I hope you will search for God and find Him - because He is right there at your shoulder just waiting. I will keep you in prayer.
I don't believe in God because there is no evidence that he exists, there are thousands of contradictions in the Bible, evolution is real, and the universe and Earth are clearly older than 10,000 years. I want to believe in a god, but I can't, it doesn't make sense. And please don't pray for me, thank you.
You must be born again. John 3 v. 3
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A wonderful song.Touching my heart.
I cried so much that the did hear the song as seen on Songs Of Praise on TV and on computer, the hymn is called And Can It Be That I Should Gain. It makes me emotional.
I've been here many times; and I will be back!
My chains fell off, my heart was free. How well I can relate to these words, and the wonderfull freedom it gave me.
I shall not die until the music in my home church gets to this stage.
It shall be ...by the grace of the Lord.
Amazing love of our God. No man can fathom! Great singers.
This Song About Our LORD And SAVIOUR GOD THE LORD JESUS CHRIST Is Just Beautiful...
This is probably one of the greatest hymns ever written. Rev. Natue (my former headteacher) made me fall in love with this. "Christ and everything in him is mine". Powerful truth. 24th October, 2024.
This song reminds me of a self righteous church brother who sang this song often in the church I used to go to in the 1980's. Ever since then it represented to me a song sung by pompous high nosed people.
Best Charles Wesley song ever :)