Hour of Power Episode 466 - Move to the Crystal Cathedral 1980

In this Hour of Power episode, the congregation moves from the old church into the just -finished Crystal Cathedral at the end of the program. Note that the Hazel Wright Organ was not yet completed and installed at the time of the dedication of the Crystal Cathedral - it came later in 1982.

[@conniebruns6539]

I was a member of the Crystal Cathedral in the 70's and 80's. I was a New Hope Counselor. I was there the morning of this Occasion, watching from the New Hope Tower. Beautiful to have watched. Connie J. Bruns.

[@korwinalexander7814]

Hour Of Power With Bobby Schuller. Sunday & Friday At 2:05. Only On Wbrz Channel 2. Get the red carpet-ready.

[@bobpettit6653]

I so miss listening to Reverend Schuller preach. Such a beautiful place to worship God.

[@gkissel1]

I watched this on my little black and white TV in my dorm room at MIT.

[@dianadorer4135]

What a joy of inspiration. Dr. Schuller will continue to touch the weary and suffering as long as these spiritually uplifting episodes are available. I pray they always will be.

[@johnhenryholiday4964]

I so miss Robert Schuller, I am not of his faith but I am God worshiping and I found a kinship with Dr. Schuller... He preached the word of God and was a wonderful example as a man, as a pastor, and as a teacher ... He is on the right hand side of Our Heavenly Father along with Arvella his beloved wife... Rest in peace Brother Schuller... We will all return to Our Heavenly Father some day....

[@JewelBlueIbanez]

Never really thought of Widor’s Toccata as a communion piece.

[@brothergaryii]

He was a dynamic preacher, one of the very best, who's known for his "feel good motivations," in "positive thinking." This would also be their home (for the first time) before the Crystal Cathedral would be filed for bankruptcy, and much before the church's family would lose Dr. Schuller! It's been a year since then, and may we continue to celebrate the memory of him, while he's still R.I.P. (1926 - 2015).

[@ajons190]

The key words in this were 'possibility' and 'dream'. The key Bible equivalents are 'promises' and 'trust'. So let history record that now the possibility has become an impossibility and the dream has faded away, God's promises still stand and we can trust them.

[@korwinalexander7814]

From The God's gospel Tent Revival Dome. In the Crystal Cathedral International at Garden Grove California.

[@jimcraig7552]

Thank you for allowing us to relive this wondrous occasion.

[@gospmusluver]

I always thought the CC was one of the most unique places of worship.

[@ArtScottMusicStudios]

Great man of God.

[@ajtmaestro]

OMG I have ALWAYS loved that arrangement of “In Christ There Is No East or West”…and, of course, Dr. Schuller’s benediction!

[@tyrese3745]

47:07 Farewell Original Sanctuary (1961-80). It had served the people well.

[@britainluver431]

YAY I have been looking everywhere for this episode. Thank you so much for posting it.

[@greggriffin3998]

+britainluver431 Great treasures aren't they?

[@britainluver431]

That's for sure. My favorite thing Robert said is "I don't see death as a sad goodbye. I see it as a happy hello."

[@dianadorer4135]

Dr. Schuller will continue to reach the discouraged and downtrodden as long as these episodes are aired. I pray they always shall be.

[@kristopherversteegt2939]

The Widor Toccata is that song being played as they transition to the new sanctuary so I know that. But what is that hymn called that plays at 49:50 as the cathedral window opens to let in God? I've been researching and shazaming for that for years.

[@johnnylongfeather3086]

This has a film quality to it, not a videotape quality to it. It’s different.

[@Richard82567]

Greg i’m curious how you got the info on the number for this episode. This should actually be HOP555 and was probably produced on 31 August 1980 and aired 14 September 1980.

[@Jerseysson27]

What song is playing in the end??

[@BRadfrommalibu74]

Christopher Gagliardi From the ending, my guess is the Widor Toccata.

[@nudas2u]

If you are talking about the very end when the credits are rolling it is Virgil Fox's arrangement of Now Thank We All Our God.

[@Jerseysson27]

@@BRadfrommalibu74 It is the Widor Toccata and I am in awe of it.

[@zacheryalderton5737]

Who is the announcer

[@johnnylongfeather3086]

Ed