God save the people

Clip from the 1973 movie 'Godspell,'

[@cliffsurtees5150]

45 years ago I went out and bought this album. I was an atheist, I heard a track on the radio and loved it. I was listening to it and found myself on my knees. I didn't know what to say. I can remember saying to the Lord; I want you. Something profound happened And I was never the same again. I'm 70 now. I am an Englishman in Bulgaria. I run a camp site based on the teaching of Jesus. Trinity Rocks Farm. Bulgaria. If your ever passing through, call in. It would be so nice to meet people who have been blessed by this musical.

[@garyjones2561]

Cliff Surtees That's wonderful. ☺ Praise God.

[@zoecrall2284]

That's awesome!!

[@ThimbleFox350]

Similar story here haha. This musical turned me from an Athiest into someone who actually loves Christ.

[@zoecrall2284]

@@ThimbleFox350 That's amazing!

[@lilymiddleman7627]

wow that's so inspiring the same thing is happening to me kinda. peace be with you guys

[@WillScarlet16]

This isn't just a song - this is a real prayer.

[@ThimbleFox350]

especially if you sing it 💕

[@centerfold8]

This is like the Psalms King David wrote

[@sunlitrain]

@@centerfold8 Some of the lyrics throughout this musical are straight from scripture. Ex. Psalm 95 is the text for O Bless The LORD, My Soul.

[@tj921able]

Amen. Glad to see someone say that.

[@sherryparks7119]

I agree! This deals with His salvation that He is so willing to give to people if they ask Him to forgive their sins and come and live in their hearts!!

[@bronxboy47]

I've lost track of the number of times Bethesda Fountain, just a ten-minute walk from my old apartment has been featured in a movie I loved.

[@gerardothielen4310]

The music that has brought me the closest to God, although I’m not a religious person

[@mytletown]

We need this prayer today in 2021

[@igloo54]

Worship comes in many forms. I'm overjoyed that hippie flower power has their say with aggressive silly explosively passionate song and dance. There may never be another expression so unique in reflecting God's Love like Godspell. It's an impact that refuses to be unremembered.

[@someguybreaks]

Wow, Victor had a beautiful voice.

[@lucysnowe31]

You should hear him in "Sweeney Todd." Amazing.

[@tabbycat8511]

From this to a sexually-harassing law professor in Legally Blonde. Shocked when I learned it was the same guy.

[@bikesrcool_1958]

@@tabbycat8511and Thomas andrews

[@brianborchardt7198]

And he's gay!

[@Lurker1979]

One thing I like about the movie adaption the cast come from musical theater. They did not go after casting A-listers who could not sing their way out of a wet paper bag.

[@jeanettesmith765]

My favorite Godspell song!

[@barbaracolgan4768]

We need God now to save the people! Very scary world with so much hate. God save us

[@girlinahat3407]

Atheist here and I still watch this movie with joy.

[@barryrichman2874]

I’m praying that Jesus will save you, and you be born again !!! 🎉😊

[@girlinahat3407]

@@barryrichman2874 nope

[@lindazelepugas1000]

This song brings tears of hope

[@donnamiller5222]

RIP David haskell

[@joshdominguez6324]

The first time I saw this I don’t know why but it made me cry. Then, in late 2018 I got to go to NYC for the first time and I was fascinated to see all those places and iconic landmarks, especially the Bethesda fountain where I cried in amazement . Godspell is one of my favorites.

[@franklinmargaret6365]

God put this song in my spirit on today, October 1, 2020. I couldn't let it go until I sang it, then played it a few times. With all that's happening in 2020, this must be our prayer, God, save the people. Give us another chance to get it right. In Jesus's name, amen.

[@22bdunlevy]

Praise god!

[@brianborchardt7198]

Do you accept homosexuality?

[@rodgercunningham461]

This song was written by Ebenezer Elliott in 1850 and has been a well-known Anglican hymn ever since.

[@dod2304]

Oh I thought you meant that Mr. Elliott wrote a song. I find he wrote a poem. That is, indeed almost the same as the lyrics to the song. Which are both based on scriptural verse.

[@Monomakh]

In the early seventies, midtown Manhattan was empty as a tomb on weekends - particularly Sunday.

[@Elle-wv3cr]

I started this musical in August and was skeptical thinking everyone was over-hyping it and that it was kind of silly. Now it's February, we're opening soon and listening to this song is making me tear up. I've become so close with my cast members; especially the people playing Jesus and Judas. I'm so thankful for this beautiful play!

[@k.burton3473]

I feel that. Same thing happened to me 25 years ago!

[@MadBadSadAndGlad]

Long live love God save the people day by day ..

[@thomasflanders4153]

We watched this movie every month late 70’s Catholic all boys school. Knew these songs by heart, like it or not. What a trip down memory lane.

[@anitagenovese562]

NOW I understood all the words: When wilt Thou save the people? O God of mercy! when? Not kings and lords, but nations! Not thrones and crowns, but men! Flowers of Thy heart, O God, are they! Let them not pass, like weeds, away! Their heritage a sunless day! God save the people! Shall crime bring crime for ever, Strength aiding still the strong? Is it Thy will, O Father! That man shall toil for wrong? 'No!' say Thy mountains; 'No!' Thy skies; 'Man's clouded sun shall brightly rise, And songs be heard instead of sighs.' God save the people! When whilt thou save the people? O God of mercy! when? The people, Lord! the people! Not thrones and crowns, but men! God save the people! Thine they are; Thy children, as Thy angels fair; Save them from bondage and despair! God save the people! Ebenezer Elliott

[@bikesrcool_1958]

Pls tell me where this is from

[@anitagenovese562]

@@bikesrcool_1958 you can read the comments and it explains that it is from the Bible, the Psalm 103.

[@bikesrcool_1958]

@@anitagenovese562 thanks

[@objetty11]

After all the times I've seen this film I just noticed Lynne Thigpin is wearing a Robert Crump ' Keep on truckin' t-shirt will wonders never cease. Far out

[@dod2304]

I think you meant to say Robert CRUMB. Probably a typo. I'm just adding the correct spelling in case anyone wants to look for it.

[@aidanscarletwolf]

if today's generation of children haven't watched this movie yet, then they have no idea what they're missing!

[@brennoroballo2099]

I am from Brazil. I was born in 91, my father is addicted to Godspell and I watched it because of him

[@DellySimlie101]

james sexton I'm trying to find the movie as its my musical for my school and I can't find it!

[@aidanscarletwolf]

Delly_Simlie have you tried eBay or Amazon?

[@DellySimlie101]

james sexton Yep! Can't find it anywhere

[@douromali]

This film is EVERYWHERE. Amazon is selling the DVD for $6.59.

[@jobyoriginals61]

Victor Garber is so versatile! AND SO GREAT!!!

[@ThimbleFox350]

I be watching this movie every other night and also legends of tomorrow and having no idea these are the same people XD

[@luckyotter623]

This film is timeless and is just as relevant today as it was 49 years ago. This is what true Christianity is about, not the twisted perversion of it that passes for it in most of today's evangelical megachurches. Thank you, Lord for this simple and beautiful message of love.

[@centerfold8]

The back drop of Hippie counter culture and the message of love really lent itself to this retelling of the Gospel. I like it better than Jesus Christ Superstar. It captured the emotions of Jesus and His disciples very well

[@marigeobrien]

Only after seeing this musical was I able to make some sense of the gospels. It was the first and best Broadway musical I ever saw, at the age of 12. I'll never forget it. I also think it is probably the best way to introduce young children to Christianity. Right after I saw it I went out, bought the album and memorized every song. I still know most of the lyrics. Oh, and? Not for nothing, this was probably the best representation of the hippy culture (and its garb) that you'll find. Today's re-vamped, poorly remembered versions leave much to be desired. And I just can't get over Victor Garber. :D

[@zoecrall2284]

I have this movie on a disc and I watch it all the time.. not alot of people my age are interested in this stuff but idk. (I'm 13)

[@arladicey]

I think it's awesome that you are you are interested in music/arts/entertainment/pop culture from other time periods! It's called being eclectic: being interested in a really wide variety of subjects. We can and should learn from and appreciate every era; it's also great to remember the talent of past performers. I was an adolescent when this movie came out, and like you, I was a person with eclectic tastes; I still am! Keep exploring and learning, and enjoy!

[@annemarie7254]

That's great! :)

[@LuisGonzalez-gz4ek]

I WILL REALLY LOVE THIS SONG AND MOVIE, FOREVER AND EVER.

[@PaulyT999]

People forget what it is to be a Christian. Some Christians claim to be followers of Christ yet hold hatred in their heart. To be a Christian you must be a follower of the Prince of Peace and hold no hatred in your heart.

[@VibesReverb]

Growing up watching this movie really cemented a more beautiful wholesome loving god in my head, i feel like a lot of religious people see god through a vision filtered by centuries of other people warping things to fit their narrative. People were upset by the hippie portrayal of Jesus, which is kinda silly considering the whole hippie thing is just people almost finding religion (some hippies like myself are more traditionally religious). I realize I’m just writing a rough draft of my sermon at this point. I just with more people saw the loving part of god, not just wrath and vengeance.

[@polyglotte]

The heart and soul of this song, and the whole musical, lives brightly on. Thank you.

[@joalexsg9741]

I´m not a Christian but this film is ETERNAL!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for uploading this here! The Force is indeed strong in you, Jedi!!

[@cblink22]

Jesus saves

[@mariateresapereiraferreira3947]

God save the people, nowadays!!!

[@alyh3721]

I first watched this film on KZbin about 10 years ago and it's still one of my favorite musicals. I still get the songs in my head!

[@hungryhangry6344]

My Top 5 Godspell Songs! 5. Learn Your Lessons Well 4. All For The Best 3. O Bless The Lord My Soul 2. Beautiful City (Original Lyrics) 1. Turn Back O Man

[@RJ_824]

beautiful city is the best

[@THE_TOMCROWELL]

Mine 5. All For the Best 4. God Save the People 3. By My Side 2. On the Willows 1. All Good Gifts

[@livemusiccentral1439]

Go please save us

[@gerrilawlor36]

now more timely than ever...😘💕

[@geeks4greyson425]

TimeLESS

[@MadBadSadAndGlad]

Prepare the way. Long live love.

[@TheMelodicMess]

Never gets old 💜💜💜

[@cassandrazyss7701]

Prayers for Ukraine 🇺🇦 🙏

[@PinemartenMusic]

Pray for Russia 🇷🇺 🙏🏻

[@AmericanArchon]

Wow, Professor Stein really was tripping back in the 70s! Good thing Vandal Savage didn't come around!

[@anthonycucinotta641]

Barry Allen always messing up the time line

[@zoecrall2284]

I love the flash!

[@JoeyGirardin]

The most underrated musical in existence

[@isandrich]

One of my favorite songs.

[@thetruthis1526]

Let them not pass away like thorns,...

[@Jany1954]

He was young then...he did a fantastic job, IMHO :)

[@reddevil9554]

+Jany1954. Yeah, he was good, they all were. Victor Garber or Mr. Andrews from Titanic. 'I've built you a fine ship Rose. She's all the lifeboat you'll need'.

[@MrAcarine]

I am sorry I did not build you a stronger ship, young Rose.

[@ThePoacherz]

Red Devil9 I knew that face was familiar!

[@iwasanangryyoungman]

Jany1954 if I am not mistaken, this was Victor Garber's big screen debut.

[@george00719]

Something really mezmerizing about this..I like it..the 70s rock!

[@user-ho5mm8gn8h]

This is prophecy...the Patriarchs, Joseph the Silent, Christ's humble father has prepared us for this!

[@echomanechoman78]

The actor that plays "Jesus" went down with the Titanic in 1997. Poor guy...

[@sherryparks7119]

No he didn't. I just checked and he is alive and well!!

[@calmblueocean7243]

Oh, spoiler alert - haven't seen the movie Titanic yet - didn't know it sank! 🤣

[@yaywhewclips242]

R I P Lynne Thigpin (later, excellent as Chief on WITW is Carmen Sandiago?)

[@vanessakahn7639]

One of my favorite albums and movies

[@misterjakester]

I love the way this movie turns New York City into a playground

[@LuisGonzalez-gz4ek]

SEPTEMBER,2020,,,,,I KEEP LISTENING THIS BEAUTIFUL SONG. OH GOD,,,,,,WHAT MEMORIES....

[@monsieurcommissaire1628]

Jack Bristow doesn't talk much with Sydney about his "hippie days".

[@libertyprime7911]

I'm so glad I only had the album as a young child and I never saw this movie. ;-)

[@kimmcspedon8491]

AMEN! Says the Redeemer.. His Own people ECHO it into eternity.. For them WHO BELIEVE and follow HIM. For calling on the journey.. I LOVE YOU more and more JESUS.. From the MT. Tops. I want the World to know! The Lord of Love has come to ME.. I want to pass it IN to pass it ON.. 😁🙅❤🌅 everyday.. Follow HIM...

[@cordstherokugirl]

My mom and brother are doing godspell.

[@Mermaid2261]

I wonder the same today! When? The passages in this song are still so relevant and applicable as if we are still asking this same question.

[@puppyash9656]

Why keep asking, when all you get is silence? Ever stop to think that there may actually not be anyone there?

[@mattgray6246]

Godspell had that number on top of the World Trade Center, as well as this COVID-19 number.

[@thephantomoftheparadise5666]

How is it that no one that's young like me like's this but will listen to the crumby new version?

[@MEGAme9783]

I like it, in fact I love it. Tho I don't know your age, but I'm still young

[@thephantomoftheparadise5666]

Twenty-four now. Was around fifteen when I first saw this film thanks to Netflix.

[@MEGAme9783]

Chris Smith I'm a little bit younger than you. I don't know when I first watched this. But I grew up watching it

[@christurcotte8910]

+Chris Smith The new version is dreadful. It really is - I tried to like it. It lacks the heart and enthusiasm that this has. Also - it sounds very much like a guy named Joe recorded the new one in his basement on his computer. This version - they spared no expense and got the best musicians. Paul Scheaffer of Dave Letterman fame i- plays keyboards on this.. Carmine Appice is the drummer. Just great musicians.. The new one is a drum machine and sterile over processed instruments. The saving grace is the remake of beautiful city - Hunter Parrish is an amazing talent. Other than that - the new version is dreadful.

[@MEGAme9783]

Chris T The new one sound like 1D, which is just like if I wanted to listen to/watch a pop show I'd just go to one, you know?

[@suzannedavis3003]

God Save The People 🙏✌️🫶

[@kimmcspedon8491]

Help me Lord.. For my life is IN YOUR HANDS.. Capably.. Even when all others leave you.. He promises to NEVER leave abandon HIS own. Failure in people JESUS promises.. It happened to Himself.. He knows exactly how we DO feel. He forgiveness tells perseverance. Till returns.. Or takes home.. His power of LOVE LIVES.. No judges but GRACE for them the believe WORSHIPPING the King of Kings.. JESUS.. CHRIST.. Emmanuel

[@mariateresapereiraferreira3947]

This version, is my favourite, too! Deeply religious, though in a big city...Unforgettable!

[@centerfold8]

God save the people in 2020

[@carriethesage]

Lin-Manuel Miranda brought me here 💖

[@jimpanza1]

When will god save the People from COVID-19 Please god save the people

[@brbrknndy]

This song is the reason Christ was sent to us.

[@joemadden4200]

2:16 far left, Empire State Building

[@danbytp]

There is something that makes perfect sense.Oh,yeah,GOD!

[@sophieelizabethshort]

Appropriate now more than ever

[@paulrussell6892]

Is this the new Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes video?

[@johnleepettimore2196]

Track # 2 from the '73 movie soundtrack...I'm going to try to keep them in order...

[@brbrknndy]

Anyone know why the guy playing John Baptist is the same guy that plays Judas and the costume is almost the same costume with just slight changes. What statement was the creator of the musical making ? Did he reflect on that in a talk show back then?

[@calmblueocean7243]

Yep, that has had me wondering too... 🤔

[@brianjoachim24]

i just love this

[@guybolt]

Dancing into 2021 like...

[@donnamiller5222]

victor Garber had a long career after this

[@danielwareham2904]

I find it interesting that the actor who played Jesus in this is also the same that plays in Legends Of Tomorrow.

[@yaywhewclips242]

Dr Martin Stein

[@KidIndigo1]

Well, then. I guess you're an idiot. Please understand that actors, ummm, act. They don't assume their roles. How about you grow the F up?

[@danielwareham2904]

Chill out I didn't know it was the same actor.

[@BethDiane]

Oddly enough, he also plays Professor Callahan in Legally Blonde and Harold in Exotica. But there's also the matter of aging, which changes one's looks. And I don't know if his singing voice is still that nice light, slightly fluttery tenor.

[@mikicoal]

@@BethDiane He sings in one of the episodes of The Flash (a bizarro world Supergirl crossover I think). It's still pretty good.

[@friendsrachelmonicaphoebej9089]

HOW THE HELL DID HE GET THAT OUT FIT ON SO QUICKLY

[@centerfold8]

Editing lol

[@mikicoal]

Probably the same way he turned water into wine and invented a longer lasting lightbulb.

[@everettwall9614]

Through God all things are possible, so jot that down.

[@annemarie7254]

Jesus can do anything...lol :)

[@jrbaskind]

Hollywood magic!😝

[@dogus.utoopia]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@friendsrachelmonicaphoebej9089]

His makeup is kind of scary reminds me of a clown and the queen of hearts

[@clarkerots9348]

Does anyone know where the junkyard scenes were filmed?

[@PERTEKofficial]

God save the meatball!

[@luissouza5501]

Show!!!!!!

[@lachea2801]

❤️❤️❤️

[@rosaneleuzinger6278]

Nossa amo esse filme e casei c essa trilha sonora à 40 anos... Kkkk ñ deu mto certo o casamento mais amo essa trilha filme e td ohhhh god

[@drieuxkoeppel8152]

Today is Monday, March 16, 2020. COVID19 is pandemic. Tens of thousands infected. Rates in the US climbing by the hour. And Donald Trump can’t be bothered to worry about US. Only the crashing stock market. So, we pray. GOD SAVE THE PEOPLE.

[@brianborchardt7198]

Just curious how many folks here realize the actor portraying Jesus here is an openly gay man.

[@ericlanebarnes4266]

I loved this movie and soundtrack when I was a kid. I wish there was some way I could have known that the actor who portrayed Jesus (Victor Garber) was gay. It may have saved me years of self-loathing. But back then, people simply were not openly gay. I love what a joyous, happy and deceptively moving film this is.

[@kimmcspedon8491]

No condemnation in Christ.. But pain felt of whats been DONE is VERY real. I wished it was me not Johnny.. I wish NEITHER.. I wish people HAD protected me 1st place bcuz they smarter than this.. because I cannot continue to talk on such a corosive person 4 attention . Doesn't deserve mentioned EVER again. He's not real. A figment of a nightmarish hell.

[@PatinhaBoavistaCunha]

Bjs de luz na testa,

[@meine.wenigkeit]

So according to this clip, either John baptized Jesus (as seen in this clip) and betrayed him later, as it's played by the same guy I think, which would make this movie not accurate, OR Judas baptized Jesus and betrayed him later, which would also make this movie not accurate. I like the movie a lot, but they could have gotten someone to play each character instead of having one guy play two characters who are quite different.

[@wendydarling5790]

Here's the reason for the casting from the composer: www.stephenschwartz.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Godspell_Notes_for_Performers.pdf

[@brandondavidson4085]

As I understand it, John represents the Jewish people at the time. At first, they welcomed him, but in the end, they were the ones who convicted Jesus to death.

[@mangwacat-8608]

i dont get this movie can somebody explane this to me

[@yournamehere1886]

Mangwacat - It was a modern day telling of the Gospel of Matthew(The Bible) ,that was choreographed into a Broadway musical,and then in 1973, a motion picture was released....In some high schools and colleges, it's one of the most popular musicals, for a school to produce...I remember this, when I was in parochial school, 44 yrs ago....

[@yournamehere1886]

+Mangwacat - And what's incredible, there's been a fairly recent revival (5yrs ago) of Godspell on Broadway ....

[@wendydarling5790]

The Broadway revival closed in 2012.

[@yournamehere1886]

wendy darling ~Thanks Wendy, I thought it was more recent than that...I missed seeing it 44 yrs ago,when I was supposed to go see it, with my parochial school class, on a field trip to Boston...I think it was the touring company from Broadway....At the Shubert Theater...or it might have been the Boston company...At any rate, I missed it twice in 44 yrs...Well, maybe the next revival....

[@kimmcspedon8491]

How convenient that real truth disappears

[@brianborchardt7198]

I like my openly gay Jesus.

[@tarakeebler9242]

God did save the people!!! We chose the son of God over a murderer! mankind is NOT kind at all! ..............NOW all that needs to take place is 2nd Peter the whole chapter of 3.............3:8 states.........But do NOT overlook this 1 fact! That 1 day is as a 1000 years & a 1000 years is as 1 day! The Lord is NOT slow to fulfill his promise, as some count slowness but is patient on you, NOT that any should perish BUT that all should reach repentance. But the day of the Lord shall come like a thief! ...........Why do you think God HAS to come as a thief? Do you possibly live on satan damned to hell sin cursed 🌎 earth,where too many people are tortured?..........................continued...............When the Lord comes as a thief, the heavens will pass away with a ROAR! & the earth will be dissolved with 🔥 fire! Since all things will (vanish & disappear) be dissolved, what type of person's ought you be? But to be spotless & blameless before the Lord.............so that this hastening of the Lord will bring a new heavens & new 🌎 earth(at the end of time & this earth as we know it! All things will pass away! knowledge will pass away!............1st Corithians 13:8 But when the perfect(Jesus comes living in those who are his)..............comes the imperfect will pass away................be dissolved in 🔥 fire.......2nd Peter 3:10&11.

[@ariellevictoria5760]

God save these people

[@trogdor6489]

I love the music from this movie/show but how many drugs were they on when designing the makeup and costumes.

[@zoecrall2284]

This was the 70s

[@tomadams5582]

If Christians were more like like these Characters , intead of being the right wing , judgemental , Holiar then though , racist , prejudice Republicans , like we have now. Christianity wouldn't be under fire . . If Christiians actually followed Jesus's teachings , they would know not to judge , to love even their enemies and not chastise them , demean or be segregated from.

[@jedipadawan7023]

As opposed to the screaming militant atheists who saw offence in everything and were crushing Christianity in the West. I have moved out to where Christianity is rising thanks.. and where anime is popular.

[@clearly.presley]

way too much vibrato DONT ARREST ME

[@chad4149]

religiona seem to dreift upon the good.Not sure about the Koran.TO cause death to another is a crime surely.

[@user-od5fh3gn4d]

“Damn hippie protesters in the street!”