This song requires some explanation.
I don’t really think that it’s necessarily kosher to use FGF to proselytise so I debated for a couple of weeks about whether or not to post this. Then I realised that, you know what, it’s not about the lyrics–which are definitely very Christian–but about the chance to hear great Mennonite singing. Some of the happiest moments of my life have been Mennonite singalongs. We used to have them on some Sunday nights at my church and we had them at camp. But the absolute best were always at the Mennonite Relief Sale. Mennonites from all over the world on those old folding chairs inside a cement-block 4H exhibit hall singing songs we all knew.
There’s really nothing like it for just creating a feel-good experience. So I decided to share this under the guise of “experiencing a bit of my culture“. I in no way mean to offend my Atheist, Jewish, Muslim and other readers. (”other” being the ones I’m sure are out there but haven’t shared their belief system with me personally)
[...] Bright Morning Posted on September 5, 2008 by Aunt B. I was listening to Coble’s pick for Feel Good Friday as I went on in my feed reader–Digby talking about preemptive raids and [...]
You have readers with whom you haven’t discussed religion? I’m a little surprised. (I mean that in a very positive way, in case it isn’t clear.)
Kat, I loved this post (and responded in kind over at my place). I used to go to the Iowa Mennonite Relief Sale in Kalona (usually the last weekend in May or first weekend in June) and sing, sing, sing.
Hey Kat,
That is a beautiful song anyway, but the visuals and the accapella singing in the video just totally enhance the beauty. Love the post!
BTW, I’m moving my blog from http://poundofthoughts.com to http://ericlee.us. Let me know what ya think (if you want to)!