As I sang, "And Can It Be That I Should Gain" in church this morning I was shocked that I had to struggle to control my emotions. "Long my imprisoned spirit lay. Fast bound in sin and nature's night; Thine eye diffused a quick'ning ray, I woke, the dungeon flamed with light; my chains fell off, my heart was free; I rose, went forth and followed Thee." I began thanking the Lord and asking why He has chosen me. Why had He gone after me when I yet resisted Him? Why did He keep pulling me to Himself until I bowed my knee and made Him Lord? Why has He convicted me and kept me for Himself? I felt so humbled and blessed . . . I began to weep. Ah! My heart is torn and pleading for those who do not know. My heart is free while others are in the bondage of sin and death. Will You, Lord, draw them to Yourself and teach them to repent and make You their All?
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That has always been one of my favorite songs. I noticed some other people trying to contain their emotions as well. It's kinda hard not to watch people as your playing. When we played Holy Holy Holy I felt so joyful for some reason. I'm glad that we played those songs on sunday.
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