A Story and A Song
Recently my father and I were moved by a YouTube video of the story behind the timeless hymn, "Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus", written by Helen Lemmel (1863-1961) in 1918. Helen’s inspiration came from a short leaflet a friend gave her titled “Focussed: A Story and A Song” written by Lilias Trotter (1853-1928), a gifted artist, who chose to serve the Lord as an Algerian missionary rather than pursue a lucrative art career. Lilias created this leaflet based on a diary entry she made in 1901, when early one morning, while alone in the woods, she was captivated by a single dandelion illuminated by the sun . . .
Redeemed Quartet
Over this last year my dad and I have enjoyed listening to music on YouTube, particular those sung in multiple part harmonies by trios, quartets, or choirs. It brings back great memories for Dad, for when he was in high school and college he sang in an acapella group with his twin brother and another friend. Their repertoire consisted mostly of Mills Brothers songs . . .
Our Gifts, God Given, Are Meant To Be Shared
Last December my father and I were watching Christmas hymns on YouTube. We happened to stumble on a trio of college age siblings who had posted several hymns on a YouTube channel called “Life in 3D”. The simplicity of their videos reveals a beauty and authenticity that is often lost with overproduced music. What shines through in their music is the God given gift of their voices which He has multiplied to bring joy and blessing to millions of people . . .