And Can It Be - Dan Forrest - Chorus and Orchestra

Performance by Carson Newman University and Knoxville Choral Society, Dr. Eric Thorson conducting, Dan Forrest, piano, at the Tennessee Theater, Nov 16, 2014.
Choral and orchestral scores/parts available from Beckenhorst Press.

[@JanetESmith-er8sk]

Dan Forrest’s arrangement of this fine Methodist hymn has no equal! Divinely inspired! A melodic masterpiece!!!

[@frogsong5497]

Charles Wesley's deeply moving lyrics have never seen better, more inspiring treatment. what a beautiful work! A wonderful performance, too. Forrest's music keeps growing in depth and beauty.

[@SandraPinkoski]

At a workshop held earlier, Dan told us that he wanted to compose music that was appropriate to the message of this lovely hymn. It begins with a question and the opening music provides that inward, contemplative question: "Can it be?" ---------------- Sandra Pinkoski, Soprano, Knoxville Choral Society

[@JRT5573]

I came across Dan Forrest's music about a year ago while doing a web search on John Ness Beck. I have found his arrangements to be virtually perfect settings for the lyrics. Whether he has arranged the traditional tune for the song or, as in the case, written a new tune, the music has always perfectly complemented the message of the lyrics. "And Can It Be" is among the best hymn texts ever written. The tune with which the lyric is most often associated is a good one but seems rather march-like for the personal nature of the text. Glad's acapella tune gets closer to the feel I get from this text and I have often enjoyed listening to it. But, Forrest's feel of "contemplative wonder" truly lays hold of the emotions I believe Charles Wesley experienced in considering the wondrous grace of God in saving such sinners as we are. Thanks be to God for such grace! And thanks be to God to give gifts to men to express His grace in such beautiful lyrics and moving music!

[@kristine6976]

I just heard Dan Forrest's choral music in Rexburg, Idaho with the King Singers and the College Choirs of BYU-Idaho and I loved it!!! "And Can it Be" is inspirational and very moving!!!!

[@jazzlynespinoza3836]

I was in that concert. Let me tell you, I know I fought back tears through almost the entire song. I'm sure I wasn't the only one either. This song is amazing to sing.

[@edmondbeatty9309]

This rendition in music is so appropriate and powerful for the blessed words written by England’s eminent hymn composer.

[@whitephantom4993]

It touches our soul

[@jonfremont3041]

Beautiful piece! I'm thrilled that we get to sing it this semester!

[@keilasouza959]

Que coisa divina de ouvir …. Melodia, ritmo e harmonia vindos diretamente do céu! 💜

[@knw0805222]

Yes. It can be.

[@maylight58]

We are singing this beutiful piece November 14th at church.

[@zacharylavender1568]

Lovely!!

[@hikersdiarysg4136]

怎能如此-----------And Can It Be, That I Should Gain? kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3SldYiAer6Jqbs 怎 能 如 此， zen neng ru ci 像 我 這 樣 罪 人？ xiang wo zhe yang zui ren 也 能 蒙 主 寶 血 救 贖？ ye neng meng zhu bao xue jiu shu And can it be, That I should gain? An interest in the Saviour’s Blood? 因 我 罪 過 使 祂 受 苦？ yin wo zui guo shi ta shou ku 因 我 罪 過 使 祂 受 死？ yin wo zui guo shi ta shou si Died He for me, Who caused His pain? For me, Who Him to death pursued? 奇 異 的 愛！何 能 如 此？ qi yi de ai he neng ru ci 我 主，我 神，竟 為 我 死？ wo zhu wo shen jing wei wo si Amazing Love! How can it be? That Thou, My God, Shouldst die for me? 奇 異 的 愛！何 能 如 此？ qi yi de ai he neng ru ci 我 主，我 神，竟 為 我 死？ wo zhu wo shen jing wei wo si Amazing Love! How can it be? That Thou, My God, Shouldst die for me? 主 竟 拋 棄， zhu jing pao qi 天 上 榮 耀 寶 座， tian shang rong yao bao zuo 白 白 恩 典 何 等 無 限！ bai bai en dian he deng wu xian He left His Father’s Throne above, So free, So infinite His Grace! 捨去己身成全大愛，救贖可憐亞當後代！ Emptied Himself of all but Love, And bled for Adam’s helpless race! 恩典憐憫，何等無限，我主，我神，將我尋回。 ‘Tis Mercy all, Immense and free, For, O my God, It found out me. 奇異的愛！何能如此？我主，我神，竟為我死？ Amazing Love! How can it be? That Thou, My God, Shouldst die for me? 不再定罪，今我不再畏懼，耶穌與祂所有屬我！ No condemnation now I dread, Jesus, And all in Him, Is mine! 我活在永活元首裏，穿起公義聖潔白衣。 Alive in Him, My Living Head, And clothed in Righteousness Divine. 坦然進到神寶座前，因我救主，我得冠冕。 Bold I approach the Eternal Throne, And claim the Crown, Through Christ my own. 奇異的愛！何能如此，我主，我神，竟為我死？ Amazing Love! How can it be? That Thou, My God, Shouldst die for me? ###########################

[@edmondbeatty9309]

Now a fuller choral work than the original but the words are some what hidden.

[@edmondbeatty9309]

Like this arrangement I do but the original is my preference due to my becoming a Christ one at my new life in Christ beginning.

[@MyTroubadour]

Qui ne peut aimer cela ?

[@lindabuxbaum5892]

Pretty music, well performed .I am unfamiliar with the words and had a hard time understanding them. You all deserve better quality recording!

[@CarlGustavStads]

And can it be that I should gain an int'rest in the Savior's blood? Died He for me, who caused His pain? For me, who Him to death pursued? Amazing love how can it be that thou, my God, shouldst die for me. Amazing love how can it be that thou, my god shouldst die for me Long my imprisoned spirit lay fastbound 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 No condemnation now I dread: Jesus, and all in Him, is mine. Alive in Him, my living head, and clothed in righteousness divine, bold I approach th'eternal throne, and claim the crown, thru Christ my own. Amazing love how can it be, that thou, my God, shouldst die for me

[@DavidParker-cf2km]

Right, the sound is not good. This rendition is clear: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoa7kKqrqciJbpo