The logical, unspoken corollary is that followers of Jesus can, therefore, acquit themselves of concern for their neighbor – the marginalized particularly. Jesus’ redemptive work is purely spiritual he has no concern about the corporeal state of humanity in society, according to this perspective. Nothing about Jesus, or the gospel message, reveals God’s interest in the literal physical bondage, or suffering, of the very people God created. A thrill of hope, indeed.Īs online discussions typically do, the debate gave way to “aggressive negotiations” when it became clear that some of the more melanin-deprived siblings-in-Christ viewed the third verse hyperbolically.Ĭhrist is a breaker of spiritual chains in this song, their argument went. There is nothing better than watching the “all lives matter” crowd standing in a worship service digesting this refrain with lemon-puckered lips. The convicting words of that verse are:Ĭhains shall he break for the slave is our brother Īnd in his name all oppression shall cease. The melodic, somber chords beautifully convey an angsty, yet hopeful, melancholy for Advent rivaled only by music from the ’80s band Enigma.Īnother familiar hymn, “O Holy Night,” was my choice because the third verse excavates all the year’s bad theology, revealing the straight, narrow path again. The lead candidate was “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.” This is understandable. In 2006, the album was nominated for a Dove Award for Special Event Album of the Year at the 37th GMA Dove Awards.I participated in a social media debate (yes, I know better) ranking classic Advent and Christmas hymns in the weeks leading up to Christmas Day. The first WOW CD to feature a Clay Aiken song.James, and ZOEgirl were released after the release of this album, prior to Christmas 2005. Digital singles of the songs by Bethany, Big Daddy Weave, Building 429, Chris Tomlin, David Crowder Band, Rebecca St.
#THIRD DAY O HOLY NIGHT DOWNLOAD#
Let It Reindeer and also available separately on digital download services. It was available on the Deck the Halls, Bruise Your Hand EP that came packaged with Two Lefts Don't Make a Right.but Three Do and is also available on the CD Let It Snow, Baby.
Chris Tomlin - Angels We Have Heard on High – 4:10.Jaci Velasquez - I'll Be Home for Christmas – 4:07.tobyMac - O Come All Ye Faithful – 3:08.Steven Curtis Chapman - O Little Town of Bethlehem – 4:57.James - Hark the Herald Angels Sing – 4:22 Natalie Grant - Joy to the World – 4:30.Amy Grant - A Christmas to Remember – 4:20.
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