End of the Beginning [2016] | James Phillipps

December 18, 2016 Christmas performance at Grace Community Church
Accompanied by the Grace Church Symphonic Orchestra and Worship Choir

[@qristiqocharyan4727]

I was takin a trip on a plane the other day Just wishing that I could get out. When the man next to me saw the book in my hand And asked me what it was about. So I settled back in my seat- "A best seller, " I said. "A history, a mystery in one." And then I opened up the book and began to read From Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. He was born of a virgin one holy night In the little town of Bethlehem. Angels gathered round him underneath the stars Singing praises to the great I Am. He walked on the water, healed the lame and made the blind to see again. And for the first time here on earth we learned that God could be a friend. And though he never ever did a single thing wrong The angry crowd chose him. And then he walked down the road And died on the cross and that was the end of the beginning. "Thats not a new book thats a bible, " he said, "and I've heard it all before. I've tried religion- its shame and guilt and I dont need it anymore. It's superstition, made up tales and just to help the weak to survive." "Let me read it again, " I said, "listen closely, cuz this is gonna change your life. He was born of a virgin one holy night In the little town of Bethlehem. Angels gathered round him underneath the stars Singing praises to the great I Am. He walked on the water, healed the lame and made the blind to see again. And for the first time here on earth we learned that God could be a friend. And though he never ever did a single thing wrong The angry crowd chose him. And then he walked down the road And died on the cross and that was the end of the beginning. "The end of the beginning, " he said with a smile. "What more could there be? He's dead. You said they hung him, put nails in His hands And a crown of thorns on His head." I said, "I'll read it again but this time there's more, And I believe that this is true. His death wasn't the end, the beginning of life That's completed in you. Don't you see he did all this for you!" () He was born of a virgin one holy night In the little town of Bethlehem All the angles singing praises to the great I AM He walked on the water, healed the lame, And made the blind to see(eee) (And for the first time here on earth) Did you know that God could be a friend. Tho He never ever did a single thing wrong, He was the one the crowd chose. Then he walked and he died but Three days later HE ROSE! Three days later he rose! You see he came, he lived, and he died. But that was the end of the beginning.2

[@razmiks.9472]

Amazing performance brother. We heard this song first time at the 2018 GCC Christmas Concert and instantly fell in love with the song. Goosebumps every time I hear this.

[@HOYANA2024]

12-05-2024 THEME SONG OF MY LIFE!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤BRASIL 🥰 😍 🥰 😍 🥰 😍

[@GarretGarlinger]

I remember being there in-person for this one. James this one is like my favorite and you did an awesome job!

[@depuli27]

was this at John MacArthur's church?

[@ilax6662]

Wonderful lyrics. Performed so well. Thank you.

[@kzmpianist]

This tempo is quite better than it was in 2018

[@phillippsjp]

Clayton had a lot more coffee before conducting in 2018 😉

[@TheSojourningPilgrim]

You Tube has a custom speed setting now and the 2018 performance sounds better at 0.9 of normal speed. You can savor the majesty of it more. But the reason the 2016 performance is more special to me is because that was the first year you sang it for us and it was so fresh and new.

[@nerrowgate]

Thank you.

[@jmnewman1130]

Do u have anymore platforms you share your songs with?

[@phillippsjp]

Yes! Spotify and Apple Music!

[@jmnewman1130]

@@phillippsjp thanks found ya. Love your music and the way you sing!

[@catherinekirby1457]

Thanks to the entire group for bringing glory to God!