"And Can It Be That I Should Gain" - 200 Voice Mass Choir - Classic Hymns " Ancient of Days" -

A 200 voice choir sing the hymn " And Can It Be" for Classic Hymns album " Ancient of Days "
Conductor : Damayanthi Santwan
Pipe Organ : Leslie David
Recorded live at St Andrews Kirk Chennai in 2008
With aim to revive hymns Classic Hymns has so far done over 100 hymns of which 5 albums are in English, 2 in Tamil and 1 in Malayalam. It has also done a special Tamil song Neer Mathram Poodhum .See more on Classic Hymns on www.classichymns.in

[@berylotieno5818]

My favourite hym from Lebanon,it gives me strength to finish my contract.The love of Jesus Christ keeps me going ❤❤

[@stevepaplow6870]

I WAS FEELING HELPLESS AND SAD THEN I FOUND THIS A HYMN I KNEW FROM MY YOUTH I CRIED AND REMEMBERED HOW I LOVED IT. I AM 73 NOW AND DYING OF CANCER. THANKS FOR YOUR BEAUTIFUL HYMN

[@joshuahope3967]

How are you sir now, Jesus is our healer.

[@stevepaplow6870]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR CARING. I AM PRAYING FOR THIS WORLD I HAVE NEVER SEEN IT AS IT IS SUCH VIOLENCE AND HATE . LORD HAVE MERCY.

[@user-kq7sf2ip3i]

Jesus`s healing you with His hands, Mr Steve.. Amen

[@edwardkairu7723]

Hi Steve. I am writing to you all the way from Nairobi Kenya. It’s my hope that your health situation has improved. I read your post a short while ago and prayed for you. Like you, I enjoy listening to this music by the Indian mass choir tremendously.

[@roythomas816]

❤❤❤

[@Wilcarson2]

i AM A FULLY GROWN MAN BUT EACH TIME i HEAR THIS HYMN i AM MOVED TO TEARS. THE HARMONY AND ARRANGEMENT ARE SO PERFECT.. ALL I CAN SAY IS THANKS TO GOD FOR THE 200 VOICE CHOIR.

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[@kennykoizee208]

Me too. But it’s more the lyrics that start me crying.

[@truthisinthescriptures]

From the USA to my Indian brothers and sisters, Praise our Lord Jesus Christ!

[@bwambalewilson4201]

Many HmjmmhmXL;,9)

[@martincolclough4387]

My mother’s favourite hymn. I still miss her 15 years after her passing to the higher side of life.

[@WaterlooExpat]

From Canada, likewise.

[@meriammatibag1342]

​@@martincolclough4387 😅 of

[@samuelsamuels9024]

Praise the Lord

[@ianmcnabb576]

What beautiful singing by our brothers and sisters in India. We here in Ireland will meet with you in heaven - wow, Heaven will be glorious . And to anyone reading this who has not asked Jesus into their lives accept him today and join us all in Heaven.

[@user-hy5fm1ph7f]

Very beautiful song in the world

[@stephaniedarko7681]

Your comment moved me to tears and joy. We'll surely meet one day

[@halwilliams1682]

What a privilege to watch and listen to a choir dressed modestly and sing reverently and professionally.

[@joebungo6310]

best Christian dressing which the Holy Christian Bible teaches.

[@k99ward]

I agree with you Hal. I think churches have in Britain have not only lost the plot but refuse even to listen. Shame on them.

[@daeshawnasalvadoraraymond9006]

Every church choir dresses modestly though

[@saoribeiro1142]

Até o comentário é a altura do coral! Perfeito!

[@maryvandeusen5554]

I agree.

[@johnlamond4463]

Looking forward to joining this choir in heaven. God bless all Indian brothers and sisters in Christ.

[@anthonymaduabum9558]

I wish I could join the choir here on earth as a foretaste. With the proper dressing and holy demeanour, distractions are banished and the profound message is clearly brought out.

[@mbengterence5790]

It's with great joy for me to see our Indian brothers and sisters singing with great joy to our lord. May his name be glorified for ever.

[@luisdiegomarin2574]

Amen.

[@lianecornils8733]

The work of missions

[@jiwikapupaphiri602]

Amen

[@norsdelatom6078]

Àmen.

[@spectrumguy2209]

Amen Amen and Amen...

[@seruturagabeci1441]

The instrumental of this hymn was playing on our radio when my grandfather was drawing his last breath. This hymn always make me emotional but I know that I'll meet him again. "My chains fell off, My heart was free..." Love from Fiji 🇫🇯

[@albertklassen6055]

I am a white guy, but I love East Indians the most. They are a treasure on earth. What a kind and peaceful people.

[@silverJames-dj4ct]

From Lagos Nigeria, God bless you all for this wonderful piece.

[@PEPA-N-stuffs123]

Abuja Nigeria 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@elenalock]

Abia Nigeria

[@Fondah_Travel]

Akwa ibom , Nigeria but currently in Delhi, India

[@GodsSmile]

*My husband and I have Covid, but that doesn't stop me singing my heart out to this as I praise my Lord and saviour :)*

[@marybeavon6580]

May the Lord heal you soon!

[@GodsSmile]

@@marybeavon6580 thank you X

[@aljassrasecurity4853]

Jesus is a great phisician

[@jillianwarom5474]

Reminds me of the Cornish Revivalist tin miner - he said “lock me in a barrel and I will knock the bung hole out and shout “GLORY!HALLELUJAH! through it”😀SOMETHING WORTH SHOUTING ABOUT!!! Shalom!

[@Dulcimertunes]

East Indian believers sing Englishman Charles Wesley’s 300 year old hymn. Gorgeous!

[@euniceombura7917]

It soothes the whole of me

[@classichymns8110]

It is choir from South Indian city ( Chennai ) if you want to be specific of the place. However are happy to say Indian Choir sing for all the people in the world

[@p.manalu6125]

@@euniceombura7917 thankyou inform.God Bless South India.

[@19bob53]

The young women remind me of a photo my mother had of her oldest brother's wife, Irene, (Indian Christians from Madras) who was married to my uncle in around 1926 when he was in the British army in Indian. They had a son Dennis, who my uncle lost touch with during the war, but afterwards traced and brought him to England, he later also served in the British army. He came and stayed with the family.

[@arunrajan7201]

@@classichymns8110 This has been performed at The Kirk, also known as St Andrew’s Church, Egmore, Madras (Chennai). It has been open for worship since 1821.

[@amigo4558]

South Indians sing very beautifully without any body movements as others do. It's great. Praise the Lord.

[@Randolph1233]

The sound of the choir perhaps is dubbed over this congregation. Con gusto sound, but a more relaxed, hardly opening their mouths congregation. A good deal of sound and picture editing. Overall a wonderful hymn.

[@roythomas816]

@@Randolph1233 You think the song is dubbed?. There are new members in the choir who are learning the hymns, so they may not sing as well. Give them time. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3rCqqt9j6iEe9E. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hau5Yn-Jd9qFjbs. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bae6d5KimNmGitE

[@Randolph1233]

@@roythomas816 , it’s hard to get this sound from people who are sitting. The sound we here is good. It seems to be from another occasion. Many videos from other cultures are doing this. It’s an art form. The Austrian marching bands are doing the same thing. Pretty young girls walking with a flute or trumpet . They are miming. It’s not hard to see. BTW the link you gave me is not available. Blank screen.

[@philipthazhamonphilip7229]

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[@goodearth27]

@@philipthazhamonphilip7229WHAT?.

[@tuerisenikuraciri9912]

Praise God for my Indian brothers and sisters from India. Unbeliveable beautiful singing voices . Surely the Lord is pleased and thankful to hear prayers thru songs sung from the heart.

[@davidclarkin1948]

It is so encouraging to see so many gathered in Chennai to sing praises to the Lord. Wonderful voices.

[@stephenkaye8209]

Like Angels are singing in heaven with Christ.

[@gordonsmith8899]

My chains fell off, my heart was free - Wonderful singing

[@euniceombura7917]

Amen

[@luciusbossan8687]

It is still Grand and awesome to know He died in my place. How amazing!

[@lauriematthews9332]

"My chains fell off, my heart was free. I rose, went forth and followed Thee." Thinking of the believers in Afghanistan who will be living this into eternity in the coming days.

[@pattywolford]

Such a powerful verse.

[@Apriluser]

@@lauriematthews9332 Amen. And today is the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. Lord, give them courage!

[@boazmulindwa4639]

After a long busy work schedule, this song has refreshed my soul here in Uganda. I feel the presence of the Holy Spirit. God bless this Choir

[@eddiemakayagga2688]

Amina owoluganda

[@Randolph1233]

God bless Africa. I have been to Angola. It was a wonderful experience. The people were very kind to me during a civil war 1989. No one knew who was behind the war. Today the Chinese are very powerful in Angola. Lord Jesus bless Africa.

[@violamwesigwa3302]

After seeing this choir I have further believed that every knee, every tongue shall surely worship the lamb that was slain.

[@innocentbegumisa1617]

Be blessed always bro

[@annettewyllie8763]

Oh yes

[@danielimchen7129]

I can't imagine how heaven will be❤😇

[@PEPA-N-stuffs123]

Nigeria 🇳🇬 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 I love this hymn

[@elizabethmittler9749]

After singing in a choir for 75 years, I love the sound of your wonderful choir. You surround me in the music I love. Thank you. from Canada

[@michaelmenezes9676]

This sounds so beautiful and one day the whole earth will be singing His praises as Jesus King of Glory comes

[@camillewarren3986]

From Canada, you are a blessed nation with amazing talent.

[@Bigbassdrum60]

This hymn strikes at my very soul. How true God gave us his son to die for our sins to be an heir to the kingdom through Jesus's blood....Oh how that strikes my very being...Alleluia My Lord Jesus!!!

[@horstwalde73]

Amén

[@ireneotieno1415]

Glory be to true God of Daniel, Shadrach and Abednego!

[@horseandcart5978]

I love this. Thank you so much. From Australia.

[@harleyboyd9998]

We are praying for Australia

[@iandawson3171]

​@@harleyboyd9998We need it. Cheers

[@acavukibunaleitabu1730]

Thank you Choir, you have truly bless the world with your beautiful melodies

[@classichymns8110]

Thanks. Check our You Tube Channel for more of Classic Hymns Mass Choir and Groups sing Hymns .

[@geraldfornshell7169]

I thank God the Father and Jesus Christ for your Spirit filled worshipful singing. May God continue to bless you. Your brother in Christ from USA. P.S. Please pray for country.

[@davidhyslop5428]

Love and thanks to you all from NZ. It is hard to be a Christian here and it is so encouraging to see your faith in Christ. May your light shine across India.

[@johnabraham9325]

Amen

[@margyeoman3564]

Yes, this worldly, modern world is faith- destroying. Where there was once good around us, now there is only pride, hedonism, and distraction. Reach for the Word, daily, brother.

[@ThomasHathaway-ft9fu]

I will pray and lift up our brothers and sisters in new zealand.america stands with you!!

[@Brianchaninov]

Stunning performance one of Charles Wesley's very best. At 85 years the sturdy frontier Methodism of USA childhood long gone yet these splendid Indian believers evoke blessed memories. Stunning harmony and praise! May we all join our voices thruout Eternity.

[@mariemansfield8451]

Praise the Lord! We are all brothers and sisters awaiting His return very soon..let's us pray for one another and keep encouraging one another to love Him and be faithful to Him till He comes again..Praise Him!!

[@billwilkerson65]

Yes, Lord; make your people 'one'.

[@pattywolford]

I was taught this hymn by a young Princeton seminary student who was ministering to us on Coal River, West Virginia many years ago. It is my favorite hymn. Beautiful.

[@mariantusiime6862]

I am a Ugandan I love the way u sing g for jesus.God bless you

[@justlivin404]

So beautiful to see our unity from all over the world, I'm from the U.S. isn't God wonderful ?

[@olekatekaewanyoike9081]

@@justlivin404 Christ is for us all , one holy nation in God, the "Holy Jerusalem " is glorious ! So beautiful ..In that Day we shall sing for our King in Sight ! Faith shall be no more..In that Day , we shall see Him Who bled and died for sinful us.. Glory to THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS

[@justlivin404]

@@olekatekaewanyoike9081 so true, what a day that will be.

[@goodearth27]

One of my favourite songs from Church Choirs of South India kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3rCqqt9j6iEe9E

[@Mara36832]

May all of the Christians get united one day. Let's all pray for that and restart from the Gospel to understand our mistakes and where we want to go. Glory to the only Saviour, the King of kings, Jesus Christ.

[@oladelekale224]

Arguably the most tuneful, robust and complete Christian hymn of all time. My unqualified favourite. Dele Kale (Nigeria)

[@PennySmart]

Very true

[@alphabogeyman7462]

Being a product of mission school, we used to sing this song in our chapel every Wednesday before going to class, it was some of my best memory of teenage years.

[@yomboprinting8769]

The song is touching the bottom of my heart,I feel like I'm in heaven, Glory to our Lord Jesus Christ, stay blessed all participants of this choir. I'm from Tanzania East Africa

[@adamwithey8194]

Last night on Songs Of Praise UK, (Sunday 4th February 2024) I was singing the hymn And Can It Be That I Should Gain. It was the first one at the start of the programme.

[@alunderwood5903]

I am American and look forward to singing these great hymns with you one day!!

[@classichymns8110]

Mr Underwood, We have uploaded over 125 hymns in 3 languages ( English , Tamil and Malayalam ) in Classic Hymns Channel on You Tube. Also in 2020 during the Pandemic we had 2 hymns sung as a prayer for the Nation " Lead Kindly Light" sung by 24 choirs from 24 states in 24 languages as " Sing for India" and " Guide Me O Thou Great Jehovah" sung by 12 choirs sing in 12 languages based across the globe as " Sing for India [ Global]" . Do visit our web site to know more on Classic Hymns - www.classichymns.in email./ phone [e-mail] M- 91- 9840060522

[@sonjaherbert4480]

They sing with such enthusiasm God bless them all

[@adamwithey8194]

I cried so much that the did hear the song as seen on Songs Of Praise on TV and on computer, the hymn is called And Can It Be That I Should Gain. It makes me emotional.

[@letthuamadarlong60]

My all time favourite hymn. Well sung. Amazing love, how can it be that my God should die for me.... what a beauty! God be praised.

[@pattywolford]

My favorite hymn.

[@cynthiabell6273]

I want to have the incredible hymn sung at my funeral. I first heard it sung by a large group of missionaries in India and intensely loved it and has been my favorite from the age of 7. As I love the end of the last lines for I will "approach the eternal throne and claim the crown throne through Christ my own." That is what I am doing and that is that is the triumph of death. Praise the Lord.

[@MuckPack]

@@cynthiabell6273 Hebrews 4:16!

[@leonardonyango6028]

From every Nation, tongues of His people comes praise.

[@kuriengeorge7164]

The choir has a special talent to sing this song by Charles Wesley with all its nuances. God bless you all!

[@charleslayton9463]

How beautiful! Thank you. John and Charles Wesley are smiling from heaven.

[@lightlyone]

Powerful and gracious, such great spirit and delivery. Thanks for the post!! One of the best renditions of this Wesleyan classic I've heard, maybe the very best!

[@jamesschneeweis9461]

Surely the angels in heaven are smiling each time they hear beautiful piece of church music.

[@jongrant1215]

This always brings tears to my eyes. And can it be that I should gain An interest 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?

[@merewalesituikilakila7859]

Listening here in Fiji,lovely voice,and so touching,amazing.🇫🇯🇫🇯🇫🇯.

[@acvlog7463]

Indians singing european gospel songs. Very nice !! All praises and glory to God.

[@laribex110]

Home from church this morning because of illness, my husband and I are worshipping with our brothers and sisters in Christ from around the world! Praise the Lord, tis mercy all, so rich and free!

[@adrianivorthomas]

Ah! My chains fell off, thank you Jesus. I will never forget the lifting of my burden of sin. Bless our dear brothers and sisters in India.

[@christopherloh936]

May I say of all hundreds of hymns Charles Wesley has composed this is by far the greatest hymn for the Christendom.

[@margaretholmes3643]

They sound like angels.God bless their ministry.

[@pipinewme]

This is one why I look so much to heaven. When we all gather there, we shall sing together. Thank you for 'the heaven on earth' with your melodies.

[@learnmoreushe3678]

This is a beautiful hymn. Sung with flair, sung flawlessly. Beautiful Indian choir

[@roberthtae-yd4wl]

Merry Christmas 2023. Katolik. Indonesia. 🙏🙏🙏

[@esthergeorge199]

Praise him my chains fell off my heart is free

[@kimslau]

Thank you for posting. So moving and beautiful singing .

[@PennySmart]

What a beautiful version of this timeless hymn, and it includes the 2nd verse which is no longer sung today, but used to be.

[@acvlog7463]

Excelent !! Loved it So amazing choir !!!!

[@alanolson6913]

Enjoying the music and worship from here in the US. One day soon we will all who believe sing before His majesty and His glory together.

[@isaackelvin4052]

THANK YOU FELLOW BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN THE LORD

[@satinituiavii8051]

From Australia with love. God Bless India.

[@katendabenjamin8800]

One of my favorite song since I was young until now God's is good 🙏🙏🇺🇬🇺🇬

[@emilyrissling9703]

Soo beautiful wonderful song,and very beautiful Saints , Gloriy to God and praise Jesus the King

[@KaruhangaVicent-vl2bc]

So beautiful & very nice songs 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@arthurmanyozo1289]

Beautiful music ! Amazing love that made Jesus to die for my sins.Thank you JESUS !

[@karenmartin9743]

The angels in heaven are smiling! Pure Joy!

[@cayres84able]

i played it over and over again my brothers and sisters in Christ love it love love it love you all ayres from Jamaica

[@colinwinship1231]

Oh how much more these old hymns mean to me than what is sung in churches today and this hymn is being sung as it should beautiful From South Africa

[@agneskeliki3036]

The angelic voices has quenched my 🙏🙏 soul.

[@dorothychipare587]

Aww people of God such beautiful voices

[@paneethaameresekere1615]

Thank you, God bless, from Sri Lanka

[@Allthingstech3108]

Oh beautiful.The acustics of the church is also amazing

[@Randolph1233]

Praise God from whom all good things come. Gods bless your good looks. Keep singing fir Jesus !

[@Godloveseventheleast]

One of my all time favorite hymns! Sung beautifully by my people. What a blessed Lord we have in Jesus!

[@36yovan]

*🥰I first heard this hymn sung at Keswick convention 1974, Coonoor, India and I fell in love with this marvelous hymn of my saviour's love 💖*

[@audspod1]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful hymn, my dear Mother's favourite ❤

[@ianrichardson8865]

A magnificent rendition of this, one of my favourite hymns. We sang this at my mother's funeral several years ago and maybe one day it will be sung at mine!

[@marysmith9109]

Thank-you for sharing this mighty hymn publicly. My heart and voice sing with you. God bless you all.

[@acavukibunaleitabu1730]

Thank you Chennai, with love and prayers from Sydney Australia

[@henboker3]

Beautiful people, pleasing praise to our Savior. I feel we are a "world" of Christians on this Sabbath Eve. From Utah, God bless all his children.

[@brucepaddle9769]

Beautifully sung! uplifting & worshipful ~ thank you!

[@mcwilliamgurua-xt4uq]

Wow it's very nice God bless you all 💖💯

[@janvermaak9971]

Thank you again for bringing this welcome and refreshing hymn to us from far India.May God bless you all into eternity!

[@angelanyagura8119]

I am a Hymn person thank you brothers and sisters in India for singing these Hymns. God bless you all

[@TomiwaAdegbola]

This is so beautiful. With love from Nigeria

[@gustavkunkuta6733]

Thank you all that participated in this beautiful and inspiring singing. May God bless you wherever you are, alive or departed.

[@johnabraham9325]

Amen

[@kirkpoenicke6647]

BEAUTIFUL just BEAUTIFUL THANKS 🙏🏼

[@someonesomewhere6316]

SO beautiful! God bless the choir.

[@martincolclough4387]

My late mothers favourite hymn.

[@valerieabrahams-jv4gk]

Yes.... what a privilege to listen to pure praise.Thank you..one of my favourite choirs.🙏🌿

[@samdollar9835]

Awesome! God bless y’all!

[@reginakyentuplems3648]

I wonder how beautiful it will be in heaven for all saints to gather together to worship our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

[@esmondcrewe3858]

We will sing and worship Him forever, no one alive today can even imagine the incredible glory and joy of being before a Saviour such as we have in Jesus Christ! wow! what else can I say!!

[@Randolph1233]

@@esmondcrewe3858 , Amen brother. Let us use our time wisely to bring others to Jesus for the Salvation of their souls.

[@megthornton1371]

Beautiful. Old classic hymns the best

[@KillBill2497]

I grew up in an reformed opc church but I didn't care about any of it. Oh how I wish I could've had an appreciation for these hymns, but I'm just thankful I do now. This is my favorite, brings tears to my eyes every time.

[@arturofmunoz]

Namaste! The God of all Creation be lifted high among His people in India!

[@flora4jc822]

THANK YOU JESUS CHRIST MASTER FOR this choir and sacrifice on Calvary.thank you Abba father

[@kennethbowry1521]

Wonderful well done

[@34Packardphaeton]

... It's truly wonderful for this church to be such a great witness in the heavily-populated nation of India.

[@jbigmamma3192]

What a beautiful blend of voices. What a blessing

[@notpoliticallycorrect]

A deep, deep song from a devote believer in Christ. This choir did an amazing job on this song!