WNBA star Brittney Griner sentenced to 9 years in Russian prison

Griner was convicted on drug charges in Russia with a judge sentencing her to nine years in a penal colony. Calls to free Griner have escalated, and her lawyers said they plan to file an appeal.
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[@salmaal-shaoily5809]

There are 40,000 people locked up in the US for marijuana possession. If you're going to exchange her for dangerous criminals then release those 40,000 people also.

[@bxnnyblues6033]

You are correct. It time to change the law.

[@lulcris_]

She had a dab pen and is being sentenced to 10 years

[@DaddyT21]

Nobody should be imprisoned for weed.

[@lulcris_]

@@DaddyT21 I know weed should be legal everywhere but their giving her 10 years for a dab pen which is a weed vape it ain’t even real weed it’s THC it’s wrong.

[@dymondmaybach]

Fact's

[@matthewhayden6505]

It’s arrogance to go into another country and break their laws. Also if you gonna break a law in another country Russia would be one of the last places I would dare even consider getting in trouble. Complete stupidity

[@bossplaysit8483]

Just because it's a different countries policies doesn't make it right 10yrs in captivity for a plant is good in your books because she's not in the us? Because it's Russian law? It's Taliban's law to behead women that drive and go to school is it acceptable just because they govern the country? No. I thought the us was the high almighty fighting against any and all unjust they're letting a civilian be used as a political pawn because they pick and choose who they want to invade and democratize 🥱

[@jacque5899]

USA the Best

[@OmarLivesUnderSpace]

Well fuск you and all you Western hyросrites, you first go down here and learn on your own skin what the "law" here truly means and then fuскing vaticinate from your safe States, аrrоgаnt сhumр

[@bossplaysit8483]

@@jacque5899 then why are we the only ones putting 19 kids inna body bag? Why couldn't they beat the mujahideen solders in Afghanistan who wore nightgowns and flip flops? Why aren't they helping a strategic foreign Allie, Ukraine? Best🤣 yea maybe in WW2 the usa is a laughing stock now.

[@pl1532]

Granted it was stupid, but she is being used as a political pawn for a small amount of THC. Russia routinely distributes and administers banned substances to their own athletes in country and abroad, which is also illegal and considerably worse, yet turn a blind eye to it. Imagine if hundreds of Russian athletes, coaches and doctors were detained and imprisoned in other countries? Pretty sure the response from Russia would be deafening?

[@willisstillhere8846]

While I think that nine years is too much, exchanging her for an arms dealer or a LITERAL convicted assasin named Vadim Krasikov is pretty stupid in every way Plus she literally brought a vape pen to one of the most severe and authoritarian countries in the world. Expecting nothing to happen means you're just disconnected from reality Thinking otherwise is nowhere close to rational or empathetic

[@JESUSISLORDforever888]

ABSOLUTELY STUPID and NOT A FAIR TRADE.

[@DaddyT21]

I agree. I don't believe anyone should be imprisoned for pot but Americas chip is a lot more valuable

[@scoobymc3375]

Trade for a terriost. Now we're making deals for terriosts. USA has went down hill in a evil way.

[@dylanzachary683]

@@DaddyT21 that’s probably why they’re giving her so long because América only cares about the rich and celebrities so we would give up Adolf hitler for her if we had him

[@DaltonRiley25]

Not enough should get life Because we don't want her back

[@razerone49]

As much as I think that 9 years is insane for a vape cartridge, it’s also not right to bring her back before all the others that have been ‘actually’ wrongfully detained (the ones that weren’t stupid enough to take hash with them to Russia). Another example of our government preferential treatment of celebrities.

[@annechris2677]

She wasn't stupid. Just manipulative

[@bossplaysit8483]

Omg if y'all racist just say that now y'all know 9yrs is crazy 😂

[@annechris2677]

@@bossplaysit8483 in Singapore it's death penalty. And besides can u tell me any good about Majority of the blacks in America and around the world????

[@reiniergarcia]

@@bossplaysit8483 9yrs is not enough. That bitch must suffer. Hehe

[@willisstillhere8846]

@@bossplaysit8483 ahh yes, playing the race card because you have no points Also isn't it racist to want the Black American prisoners to be free but not tge White Americans?

[@4yearsago343]

Ignorance of the law excuses no one. Hope everyone must learn from this incident and be aware of everything before travelling to any territories.

[@369pendulum]

You're a waste of space if you believe a vape pen should carry a 9yr sentence.

[@kimchi2780]

Shes been working there 10 years and 6 years ago she said about China you need to forget everything you know and abide by their rules.

[@stormwolfStreams]

And what is Russia’s excuse for breaking international laws on the world stage committing genocide and God knows what else what about that as far as I’m concerned Russia’s law doesn’t matter if they’re not gonna follow international laws they don’t deserve to have laws I hope ruissa becomes the worlds biggest crater

[@kimchi2780]

@@stormwolfStreams What does that have to do with their domestic drug policy? US Invaded Iraq does that make their laws against murder invalid allowing you to murder anyone you want in the US?

[@gc3k]

Russia could have ordered Griner to not leave the airport and buy a plane ticket back home. This is obviously a political prisoner

[@drewt-rex7805]

Perhaps those nine years will help her appreciate America, also teach her a valuable lesson that many of these athletes, Celebrities, and other privileged people here in America need to learn - if you break the law you have to pay the price. Also she may learn that America is not the bad country she and others constantly bad mouth but continue to enjoy the fruits of our freedoms.

[@DaddyT21]

Where do laws come from?

[@seattlesaint7256]

I hope you get imprisoned some day

[@lilakademiks9027]

Right say that again

[@stormwolfStreams]

No empathy just malice in your words

[@seattlesaint7256]

@Mr 710dabs why do white teens feel unwanted lol don't shoot anyone asswhipe

[@davesandlin2145]

In America there are no laws or any thing such as a crime. Not so much in civilized countries. maybe after she does her time she can teach young ball players why it`s not smart to take drugs into a country that enforces it`s drug laws.

[@shanefoster6976]

I feel no sympathy For her. She needs to accept responsibility for her own actions. I personally wouldn't ask for help from people I used crapped on and that's what she did to this country when it ran its mouth

[@jayrox641]

Seems like she does accept it based of her speech. I don’t see a criminal here. In fact I don’t see any I’ll intent with her. She doesn’t deserve 9 years. Few months sure. Hell maybe a few years. But 9? That’s absurd. She’s not even a real smuggler. I’m sure there are smugglers in Russia that get less years and have more contraband.

[@JeromeyRome90]

9 years for a half empty vape pen? That's ludicrous

[@blackie8083]

@@jayrox641 exactly!

[@shlongdonky]

9 years no sympathy.. that sounds like you might have personal issues in your life. maybe talk to a professional

[@Joeysmalls3119]

@@jayrox641 9 years is to much. But why should we give up a threat to the whole world for a Woman that is only successful because shes tall

[@garyyim1229]

How is it wrongfully to detained her??? She got caught snuggling weed. We still have people locked up for marijuana in the U.S. 🤷

[@lulcris_]

Not for 10 years she had a dab pen my boy

[@garyyim1229]

@@lulcris_ she's not in the U.S.. that's Russian's law for ya'll and being black/American, lesbian, I don't see her surviving. Not exaggerating either 😬 🤷

[@DaddyT21]

@@garyyim1229 "An injustice anywhere, is an injustice anywhere" MLK

[@garyyim1229]

@@DaddyT21 well life isn't always fair. Cry me a river . She should of look up Russians law before heading there with weed 😏

[@bossplaysit8483]

@@garyyim1229 just because it's a different countries policies doesn't make it right 10yrs in captivity for a plant is good in your books because she's not in the us? Because it's Russian law? It's Taliban's law to behead women that drive and go to school is it acceptable just because they govern the country? No. I thought the us was the high almighty fighting against any and all unjust they're letting a civilian be used as a political pawn because they pick and choose who they want to invade and democratize 🥱

[@steve0ne11]

So let me get this straight, we’re going to exchange an arms dealer and potentially a convicted murderer for someone who couldn’t even stand for the national anthem?? Scratching my head here… I’m wondering if any other normal American who loves their country would get that same treatment 🤔

[@mayreacts8030]

You should go back to Germany

[@scoobymc3375]

nope! sickening and evil.

[@jayrox641]

The treatment is a treaty thing . So yes we would get the same treatment. But we would need people talking on media outlets obviously . Helps if you are wrongfully accused...

[@cooldolphiin]

@@jayrox641 i guarantee me or you WOULD NOT get the same treatment lmao it wouldn’t even make the news. And she wasn’t wrongfully accused. She plead guilty. If ur dumb enough to try smuggling drugs into RUSSIA then you deserve everything you got coming. We absolutely should not trade an insanely dangerous criminal for a dumb drug smuggling wnba player. I say keep her.

[@spacecowboy2974]

Welcome to the shitshow Biden admin lmao

[@kaiwildly3938]

This carelessness cost her. You can’t play or be flippant, especially in the current environment with Russia. Be extremely diligent when you travel to another country. It is no joke.

[@iair-conditiontheoutsideai3076]

Is it a dude or a girl sounds like a man🤮

[@jessecasas1006]

He or her, fought

[@illwitness]

100%

[@unapologetic3249]

Will the WNBA also discipline her seeing how marijuana is illegal in the league.

[@Gee23442]

They should've had a good talk with him before he left the country..

[@BoogerDeluxe22]

it sounds harsh until you think of what kind of a person she is and then it sounds pretty righteous

[@timothyhardcastle7855]

You got that right. She turns her back on the Anthem while making all that money in this great country. I can’t believe they would trade an arms dealer for her. They would let us rot in that prison while we stand tall to the flag. Leave her sorry a@@ there.

[@broperfect7669]

Why is everyone saying she its he listen his voice or am I deaf

[@timothyhardcastle7855]

@@broperfect7669 I think she tries to sound that way being the dominant of her lesbian relationship

[@broperfect7669]

@@timothyhardcastle7855 woah lesbian means women date woman how tf is that even possible I though she was man lol that's scary

[@JennyofOldStones713]

@@broperfect7669 I think it’s her height/size. Same thing happens with extremely tall/large men, it’s just not as obvious because men are expected to have deep voices.

[@darren5376]

THEY SENT HER TO THE MENS PRISON 🤣😅 that's a man Baby hahaha 😂😅

[@josephmurphy6127]

Based Russia

[@joecam21]

Griner just agreed to a new 9-year contract.

[@itsjhitnotjit6292]

Rlly?

[@bnelms22]

As a man?

[@limerobloxgaming8567]

​@@bnelms22 ?💀

[@recabitejehonadab2654]

The U.S. should not exchange a dangerous criminal for Griner. She broke the Russian law .

[@jmichael1297]

He's a Russian arms dealer. He's not even a American citizen so why not. Send him home n bring her home. Let his country deal with him.

[@DonBJ21]

But if it was U... We wouldn't leave U in ENEMY territory. SMH.. and I bet Your NOT American🤬

[@doesntmatter8873]

@@jmichael1297 he's a arms dealer.... was your first statement... 🤣🤣 then you say why not. Is the world really this dumb?

[@zozzledwolf4653]

@@jmichael1297 Poor guy if only your mom would've laid of the booze

[@jayrox641]

He also points out he is not an American Citizen and that we should let his own country deal with him. That is important because the reason this Griner is getting 9 years is because she is American.

[@leftygambinoTenno]

Respect a foreign countries laws. Take that 9 years like a strong independent woman.

[@blacklung5370]

🤣🤣 yeah she should take it like a strong independent woman

[@David-md7nf]

at least now she'll see just how great she had it here in America compared to some other countries.

[@DaddyT21]

"Other countries suck so it's OK if we suck too"

[@pandaamachine]

I don’t think it’s wrong to stand up against racism.

[@sn3akydna314]

Haha yea dude so funny she didn’t even kneel during the anthems I’m so happy she’s in jail

[@dominicmedina6205]

True

[@biggibbs4678]

@@DaddyT21 yes that's called having expectations based on reality

[@N33zy23]

Yall weird in the comments saying she deserve 9 year for a vape cart lmfaoo

[@mikolowiskamikolowiska4993]

You're stupid thinking American arrogance works in Russia

[@moshdude8444]

different country have different laws, You can get death sentence for drug charges in many countries.

[@willisstillhere8846]

She doesn't deserve 9 years but there's no way that you'd trade a petty criminal like this for an arms dealer or a convicted assasin. That's what Russia is demanding The trade off would be the dumbest thing the US could ever do

[@N33zy23]

@@TheEdawg77 listen to yourself bro, not pounds of weed, a vape cart bro

[@N33zy23]

@Daquariuz Jamez not pounds of weed a vapor cart

[@cj8803]

Wow, that IS HARSH. But she knew it was wrong though, these athletes don't get special treatment.

[@Nolimitfredo24]

maybe cause its a wnba player like seriously who even cares

[@Nolimitfredo24]

if that was daddy curry hed be out the next day we are more useful over women

[@jamesgordon3494]

Actually In this case it’s the opposite. She’s getting a harsher sentence because she’s so famous. That’s what people are getting so wrong about this. People have gotten less time for man slaughter. She was carrying a vape pen.

[@Kikyo.]

@@jamesgordon3494 which contained cannabis, which is illegal in Russia. Drug charges are strict. All she had to do was look up the law on cannabis possession in Russia to avoid potential problems, luckily it wasn’t taken as a drug smuggling case.

[@suizidesamurai3353]

@@jamesgordon3494 Lucky she wasn't smuggling drugs in the middle east, burnt bitch would've been on liveleak rn 💀

[@luigi6129]

I say Keep her in Russian Jail. She committed a Crime in a different Country. There is no EXCUSE if you're a WNBA player or Famous person. All criminals are equal. If you committed a Crime you go to JAIL. If a normal person brought a Drug to Airport, they go to jail and get persecuted. If you're a WNBA or Husband of speaker of the house, you get a FREE PASSED.

[@superstrongninja]

r u stupid? 9 years for a vape cartridge?

[@suizidesamurai3353]

Let that burnt bitch think twice about life in America. She mad she can't use her race card 💀

[@jayrox641]

Not true . Depends on what you do. She didn’t hurt or was intent to hurt nobody. She is not even smuggler.

[@luigi6129]

@@jayrox641You don't need to be a smug dealer to go to jail. She broke the law by bringing Illegal drugs into the country.

[@ThreadStoppa]

Did you express this same sentiment for Audrey lorber or are you just looking to reward your reward system with a hefty dose of dopamine?

[@craigbeckford4060]

I am not sorry for her. She knew that weed was illegal in Russia and if she didn't know there is always Google. Ignorance is no excuse for breaking the law. Everyone knows that drug crimes come with a stiff penalty in Russia. She made her bed.

[@ivonned32]

STFU bend over again....

[@eddyvideostar]

To Craig Beckford: I agree with the principle of law -- even in Russia, but this is too harsh, keeping with the gall and spite of Putin. She made a mistake in the haste of packing. The medications were for her pain and recovery *prescribed* by her doctor. Yes, accidents and mistakes are still wrong; nevertheless, *living outside of a cage* (of one's lifestyle as she), the chances of risk and error increase.

[@vanousisi8112]

Weed is illegal everywhere in all countries globally

[@DaddyT21]

@@vanousisi8112 nope

[@jayrox641]

Nah bro she don’t deserve prison for 9 years has nothing to do with the crime she did. She should get a slap on the wrist. She was being stupid not a real drug smuggler.

[@John_Redcorn_]

9 years is harsh, I cant argue that. But karma is a b*tch. Careful what you ask for

[@stevemuzak8526]

She is anti-American commie. Now she can enjoy real communism.

[@rayzarraga3718]

It is what is! You are in a different country. Karma bit her so hard.

[@Think_For_Yourself_]

Ha ha ha, now all the illegal aliens take advantage of all the privileges from the country she despised so much.

[@itsjhitnotjit6292]

Hmm

[@lisanetgark415]

Hey!!! Watch the movie “Midnight Run”! It should scare the crap out of anyone traveling abroad. If the laws say no this or that….then do not break their laws. You are a guest in their country. Show some damn respect!!!

[@kimchi2780]

Yep! I live in a foreign country and try to be a ghost and follow every law to the letter. I also read up on common laws when I got here. Im a guest living here.

[@himwhoisnottobenamed5427]

Or Brokedown Palace.

[@jonmeans2637]

Midnight Express

[@christopherestes6760]

"OH BILLY....................."

[@m-jay356]

Her voice deep af

[@Biguniveresmallc0ck]

That's a man

[@RobertRobinson-dy3rj]

His voice 🐵

[@ivedoneitall]

Always a victim. Someone else's fault. Not taking responsibility for your own actions earned you 9 years. What is an "honest" mistake? Not intentional? Yeah, right.

[@photo7839]

Is that a dude? Hey Brittney dude.. take a knee like you do for the American Flag,, tell them Black Lives Matter.... ok dude.?

[@suizidesamurai3353]

Blk person moment

[@ThreadStoppa]

@@suizidesamurai3353 Was it a Blk person moment when Audrey Lorber got caught with 19 grams of it in Russia and was sent home after 2 months with charges dropped? Or is it a Blk person moment when at the expense of you, your freedom, and family's distress, you end up being the pawn in some international political rivalry amongst Wht countries who have bad blood... and that's the people and their history

[@suizidesamurai3353]

@@ThreadStoppa We do not care. Stay based white kings ✊

[@ThreadStoppa]

@@suizidesamurai3353 Not caring is the obvious part.. you couldn't rid yourself of the scum in your blood if you tried.. Epigenetics is king

[@TheMachoVato]

Her voice is deeper than my dads and grandpas

[@sarcasticbastard4387]

HIS

[@emir0911]

She has a lot of testesterone

[@onderatar2816]

It's not about just marijuana possession: She smuggled it internationally.

[@lickourballs1atatimeok]

If she behaves she'll get out in 8 years

[@Gee23442]

8 and a half

[@theroofinspector8014]

Lol. 9 years in Russia. She intentionally broke the law! Wrongfully detained my butt. So glad they aren't trying to say say this is racism. Man all she does is dribble a ball. What is wrong with our country exchanging an Arms dealer for a dribbler. No bro no.

[@jayrox641]

Yeah but it’s not 9 years for that kind of stupidity. She’s not even real smuggler. So that’s absurd to give such a long sentence.

[@theroofinspector8014]

@@jayrox641 It very much is. I don't understand why Americans think this is ok. I have traveled outside of this country. You must respect their laws. That isn't our country. Their laws are right for them. Our laws are right for us. Let's not forget about the student who went to North Korea and stole political propaganda (a poster of their ruler) he went to a dang camp. Totally his fault. She's lucky she's in Russia prison and not North Korea. In Russia she is a real smuggler under their laws!!! And their laws are the only thing that matter in this.

[@FOH45]

@@jayrox641 its not up to people outside russia to determine the punishment she gets for breaking Russian law..... u take drugs to china, u could get death... i was there 8 yrs, their laws are harsher

[@ABCDuwachui]

@@theroofinspector8014 and as a soul?

[@briankreller6550]

After hearing this sentence I felt bad for him but then I found out he talks frequently about how America is a bad country. Hopefully after 9 years in a Russian prison he will be humbled and change perspective on things.

[@rallenht9040]

its a her lol

[@sextusempiricus7913]

I hope she knows how to cut trees.

[@timothyhardcastle7855]

It’s a woman, and I hope she does the whole 9 years. She knees during the National Anthem. Would the US trade for you to get out? Hell no! What makes her so special? She hates this country.

[@broperfect7669]

@@rallenht9040 what do you mean he is man listen to his voice 😂lol

[@James-xf4pc]

@@rallenht9040 you sure?

[@cocomando]

ppl saying that the sentence was too harsh? Dont think so. there are several countries that would've given you the death penalty for the same thing. search it up, then complain.

[@pl1532]

Time to start incarcerating every Russian athlete, coach and doctor for administering and smuggling banned substances into their countries, which is far worse than a small amount of THC.

[@jayrox641]

Yeah facts facts but doesn’t mean you will actually get the death sentence though. Especially for a gram. That’s probably if you decide you want to be the next el chapo.

[@emmy4537]

It’s perfect for him. It’s 9 years where he won’t have to see the U.S flag, hear the National anthem, and he gets to spend all his time with others (like him), who also hate America. Would the U.S government do the same thing if it were a person without his status?

[@broperfect7669]

I doute it

[@jayrox641]

Government would come get you if enough people brought it up in the media. Would help if you are wrongfully convicted too.

[@georgiosmtl]

@@jayrox641 wrongfully? Explain pls?

[@mirsasarajlic840]

She is women

[@younghumma2323]

Wait i was right ? This is a dude?? Lmfao I knew it

[@garywood7207]

The big takeaway from all of this should be the lack of respect shown by this...thing. Griner had zero appreciation for the freedoms offered in the US, spending countless hours and interviews dissing the country. Griner goes to another country and decides that their laws suddenly don't apply. Again, lack of respect. You don't have to like something but you must respect it or else you could be in for a rude awakening. It's like trying to catch a running chainsaw and thinking that you'll still have all of your fingers afterward. Respect: none given, none taken

[@cliffordhill2365]

Good point about the chainsaw

[@inciacci549]

Probably thought "her" rainbow and race card mattered everywhere else like it did in the US.

[@mac_and_cheeze_pleeze6472]

The prison guards should play the Star Spangled Banner in his prison cell over and over again from morning till night.

[@cussyj7488]

I guess I can wait 9 years for the new episode of locked up abroad to come out

[@ericgross5866]

I guess it doesn't have to worry about listening to our national anthem for the next 9 years.

[@alvincyt]

Brittney won’t have to hear our National Anthem for at least the next 9 years. She now got her wish!

[@photo7839]

They don't allow lice ridden dread locks in prison,,, but take a knee anyways... enjoy the 9 years... in Russian prison any time you are taking out of jail cell,, you are bent over in handcuffs... and walked by guards to where they want you..

[@robertpatterson9943]

😂

[@Lo-ud7qv]

Yeah what you chant come ten times fold to ya!

[@drumtwo4seven]

DON'T BRING CONTRABAND WITH YOU WHEN TRAVELING TO AND FROM RUSSIA HER OWN FAULT SHE'S THERE TRADE A "MERCHANT OF DEATH"IN EXCHANGE FOR HER ??? I DON'T THINK SO OTHERS HAVE BEEN THERE LONGER THAN HER BRING THEM BACK FIRST

[@razerone49]

Totally agree

[@MrAverageViewer]

Griner's probably thinking: "Compared to this, playing in Indiana and singing the anthem, wouldn't have been that bad after all.".

[@robertpatterson9943]

Lol

[@doesntmatter8873]

No. She's entitled to be brought home. In her mind. 🤣🤣

[@jayrox641]

The entitlement thing is a treaty between Russia and USA. Correct me If I am wrong.

[@jayrox641]

Meaning that if you too were wrongfully convicted in Russia . There’s a treaty that would allow for your trade for another prisoner .

[@packisbetter90]

Leave her over there

[@jamesbyrne5742]

Why her voice deeper than mine?

[@jaimebauer7591]

Pretty sure "her" name should be Brad instead of Brittany! Lol

[@ivenhamby2403]

I can't stop laughing at this.

[@1990chromes]

Russia has some of the most harsh drug laws. Why would you ever do that.

[@bxnnyblues6033]

She got caught. Yeah, but I do feel sorry for her. Prison in Russia cannot be fun.

[@reiniergarcia]

Nah. She doesn’t have to worry about listening the national anthem for 9 years. Hehe. 🤣

[@FPA33]

Every action has an equal reaction.

[@noebear97]

@@FPA33 Equal…? 😃

[@FPA33]

@@noebear97 😂

[@MrMdynamike]

Where’s Al Sharpton?

[@wannacashmeoutside]

I bet she will never criticize the US Justice system again after this! She will be their #1 fan.

[@frankmathews]

😂😂😂😒

[@BobChippewa]

She/he wont' change

[@happyteacher7294]

She shouldnt be using drugs if she playing basketball. It always get people in trouble!!

[@gigi-iv4gj]

Poor guy. He did not know that Russia is harsh with canabis. Hopefully , he did not intend to sell canabis in Russia.

[@sissymurphy9620]

china you get death sentence

[@wakingupKosher]

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[@SnoopCatts]

Sell cannabis??! Are you on crack!? It was VAPE PEN CARTRIDGES.. what the hell are you talking about

[@wakingupKosher]

@@TheEdawg77 kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6S8amNrjJiieJqHweet Hour of Prayer by William Walford in 1845 Sung by Steven F Gooden-Cohen. William Bradbury Sweet hour of prayer! Sweet hour of prayer! That calls us from a world of care, And bids me at my Father’s throne Make all my wants and wishes known. In seasons of distress and grief; My soul has often found relief, And oft escaped the tempter’s snare By thy return, sweet hour of prayer! This hymn goes to the heart of one of the most intrinsic Christian practices: prayer. For William W. Walford (1772-1850), prayer was an intensely private affair where one seeks refuge from temptations and trials and pours out the depths of one’s soul before God who already knows our “wants and wishes.” LYRICS: SUNG BY STEVEN F GOODEN-COHEN ( MUSICAL ARRANGEMENT BY STEVEN F GOODEN-COHEN AND JERRY ADAMOS ) Sweet hour of prayer Sweet hour of prayer That calls me from a world of care And bids me at my Father's throne Make all my wants and wishes known In seasons of distress and grief My soul has often found relief And oft escaped the tempter's snare By Thy return, sweet hour of prayer Sweet hour of prayer Sweet hour of prayer The joys I feel, the bliss I share Of those whose anxious spirits burn With strong desires for Thy return With such I hasten to the place Where God my Savior shows His face And gladly take my station there And wait for Thee, sweet hour of prayer Sweet hour of prayer Sweet hour of prayer And wait for Thee Sweet hour of prayer The kind of prayer fostered in this hymn is private prayer, rather than prayers of the body of Christ gathered in worship. Stanza one focuses on petitionary prayer that responds to “seasons of distress and fear.” Stanza two focuses on prayers of thanksgiving where the singer shares “the joys I feel.” Stanza three returns to petitions, but the focus is on the God “whose truth and faithfulness engage the waiting soul to bless.” The text appears to come from Walford, an obscure, blind lay preacher who served in the hamlet of Coleshill, Warwickshire, England, in the mid-19th century. He owned a small trinket shop in the village. The story goes that a Congregational minister and friend, Thomas Salmon, stopped by Walford’s shop one day in 1842. Walford asked if Salmon would write down his new poem on the subject of prayer. Three years later, Salmon was in the U.S. and showed the poem to the editor of the New York Observer, who printed it in the Sept. 13, 1845 issue. The text first appeared in the 1859 Baptist hymnal Church Melodies, edited by Thomas Hastings and Robert Turnbull. The famous American gospel song writer, William Bradbury (1816-1868)-who composed music for so many beloved gospel hymns such as “Just As I Am” (Charlotte Elliott), “The Solid Rock” (Edward Mote) and “He Leadeth Me” (Joseph H. Gilmore)-also wrote the music for this favorite hymn in 1861. The tune and text appeared together for the first time in Bradbury’s collection Golden Chains, from which it has become a staple of hymnals around the world. The late William J. Reynolds, noted Baptist hymnologist and former author of this column, questioned the authorship of the hymn as described by Salmon. His extensive research could not locate a William W. Walford in Coleshill, but did note that there was a Rev. William Walford, a Congregational minister who served as president of Homerton Academy, who wrote several books including The Manner of Prayer. Coleshill and Homerton are about 110 miles apart, more than two hours by car today, but much longer in the mid-19th century. Reynolds noted, however, that there are similarities between The Manner of Prayer and the hymn. It is entirely possible that Salmon embellished his story to the editor of the New York Observer. It is also possible, Reynolds suggested, that William W. Walford of Coleshill and William Walford of Homerton are one and the same. The original stanza four has been dropped from many hymnals today, but it stresses the eschatological nature of prayer as the gateway to heaven: Sweet hour of prayer, sweet hour of prayer, May I thy consolations share, Till, from Mount Pisgah’s lofty height, I view my home, and take my flight. This robe of flesh I’ll drop, and rise, To seize the everlasting prize; And shout, while passing through the air, Farewell, farewell, sweet hour of prayer. At the risk of offending some, I should point out that this view of devotional prayer, while certainly valid, should not be confused with public prayers of thanksgiving, adoration, petition, intercession and blessing that are a part of the gathered body of Christ. While I believe this hymn has a place in a hymnal, it does not for example stress prayers for the world-or prayers of the people, as they are sometimes called. This is not a hymn that fosters corporate prayer, but private devotions. The romanticized language adds a tone that stresses withdrawal from the world rather than engagement with the needs of the world as the body of Christ.

[@brantleyray1049]

This man got himself in some TROUBLE!!!!🤣

[@ABasicMuslim]

Until every person in the U.S. that’s still incarcerated for marijuana is freed…..shut the eff up with the propaganda and double standards.

[@har00nsaeed93]

Wrongfully?, she broke law in another country

[@jayrox641]

She’s not even a threat to anyone.

[@DanielGomez-mh9sv]

It really sucks this went down and hope she learns from this mistake I didnt know much about her but this lead to many WNBA clips and they wont be missing too much from all the highlights I saw

[@zozzledwolf4653]

🤣 he* btw

[@MrRUTHLES5]

They keep saying America wants him released. But I’ve read thousands of comments and not one has said that. He’s getting everything he deserves. Bet now you wish you could hear the national anthem don’t you bud.

[@Wildhorse66]

Now she/he doesn't have to listen to the US national anthem. She can now hear the Russian national anthem every day 😂 cheers

[@jayrox641]

They’re basically holding her hostage.

[@Machiave11i]

@@jayrox641 Ah well.

[@Nadia..J]

Leave him there.

[@glitterbaby7768]

Don't feel bad for her she traveled to another country broke the law and got caught. No one mistakenly puts something like that in your luggage really???

[@worldstarfandomtv402]

That’s still not a fucking 9 year sentence you kno damn well she wasn’t gone sell it she rich u kno damn well she was gone smoke it

[@straightouttagaming3110]

@@worldstarfandomtv402 they see weed like meth in the 2000s in russia they’re very very serious unlike the us

[@Strawberrielime]

@@billybongthornton4285 HER dü mmy

[@jonathonsass6884]

Trade a war lord killer for a worthless athlete I don’t think so do the crime do the time

[@5150Reaper]

Sing it with me brittany. “Oh, say can you see. By the dawns early light. So proudly we hail by the twilights last gleaming”. 😂

[@aj-ce3pj]

She’s good. Let her learn her lesson.

[@baldey67]

If she gets released due to U.S.efforts will she continue to kneel for our national anthem?, or will she finally realize what a great country this is

[@kninezbanks]

No, there are many black people in america being held in prison for years for minor weed possession.....some states in the U.S are just as bad as russia in this regard.

[@derekpaddon9553]

They’re trying to guilt everyone into putting pressure on the American government. I’m sorry but you HAVE to take responsibility for what you pack. If she wasn’t an American basketball star she would be left there to rot no media coverage. They’re trying to say pay inequity drove her to play in Russia that she can’t make a living in the states. Her base salary in the states is 221k , she’s sponsored by Nike probably making another 100k atleast a year. So 321k just on those two alone. You’re telling me you’re so hard done by making minimum 321k a year. You choose to go make a million dollars in Russia instead when you know full well what’s going on between Russia and the states. I’m sorry but it’s not pay inequity that drove her there it was greed. If she was making the amount minor league baseball players make I’d feel sorry for her , but if you can’t live off minimum 321k a year (probably more) then you’re living outside your means and there’s nobody to blame but yourself. That’s just a slap in the face to those making minimum wage who are actually not able to make a living. She’s clearly got a huge ego complex that needs some time in prison. The fact is WNBA isn’t as popular as the NBA therefor they don’t get paid as much. For the same reason maybe bellator fighters don’t get paid the same as Stars in the UFC. UFC is more popular has more sponsors etc. Not only that but now she puts America in a bad spot because now Russia has leverage in negotiations and you know Russia isn’t letting her go until the US stops helping Ukraine in the war. Essentially killing many more Ukrainians if that happens... this is just so ass backwards all because she was careless and was greedy and doesn’t wanna make 321k instead wants to make more. How about taking one year off instead , let the tensions cools down and settle for the 321k just for one year. Instead of putting so many other peoples lives at risk for getting you released now. To me that’s WRONG. She should accept responsibility and not let the US negotiate right now Expecially during the war .

[@GeorgecortCortina]

I bet she regrets taking that knee now, poetic justice... LOL

[@ABCDuwachui]

How

[@GeorgecortCortina]

@@ABCDuwachui She took a knee, shes on both now. LOL

[@bornloser113]

9 years for a bit of oil. Come on man that's bs

[@phyllisphillips3]

I totally agree and people are being so mean about this horrible ordeal.

[@alanncsu3243]

Kind of an outrage to others imprisoned (and their families) in foreign countries - that her case is somehow more important than theirs... and Hollywood speaking up about how wrong the laws are in other countries?

[@brandstradamus]

Soon Mr. Griner will find out what a russian prison is all about. Now the real pain begins.

[@gold9994]

US prison is even worse than Russian prison. Phillipines are the worst (Maybe there are some africans with worse prisons, but I don't know)

[@blackgenius9874]

Does she still hate America? She got the biggest case of irony in the 2000s😂😂😂

[@almaalma3871]

Poor girl it’s too severe. 9 years is a lot.

[@justvincenturb]

Story goes that her sentence for the amount she had it a max 2-years sentence. Where it gets crazy was when they called it smuggling. But i guess Russia has their own definition of smuggling.

[@maigrande-wang696]

She brought it into russia hence smuggling...

[@---kr3zg]

Yeah that 2 year sentence is a possession charge lol bringing drugs into another country is smuggling.....

[@yellowlightning1704]

She made an honest mistake but lied about it multiple times. Lmao

[@positiveenergy92baby]

Omg are you serious 9yrs that's too long

[@tristanhart8860]

The lesson in this is don’t bring an American mentality to Russia

[@jayrox641]

As long as it’s not for violent crimes.

[@cocorna3282]

YOU GOTTA LIVE THE CLASSIC IRONY This American who's openly condemned America, now can spend 9 years not having to be in this horrible, racist Nation.

[@ivanmares2971]

You want to act a fool at the wrong time at the wrong place specially now how the Russians think about us …… it doesn’t surprise me she actually got lucky it could of been worse a lot worse

[@ivonned32]

🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️

[@zozzledwolf4653]

@@ivonned32 you could always book a flight there and cry to the judge about how it's unjust

[@jayrox641]

Idk bro 9 years is a long time. Unjust is not even the right word. They are making an example out of her because of the tensions.

[@Gee23442]

They threw the book on him

[@grumpygremlin2379]

Smuggling vape cartridges into Russia makes about as much sense as vandalizing cars in Singapore.

[@Machiave11i]

Mmmm, yes. I remember that one. The caning incident.

[@younghumma2323]

Thats a woman ??? You 100% sure ?? 🤨🤨🤨🤨🤔🤔🤔🧐🧐🧐

[@TheNewsInASL]

Brittney Griner found out the hard way that her black, lesbian, liberal, professional athlete privilege that she enjoys in America does not apply when she goes to other countries. I LOVE IT!

[@snickerson3877]

Her being lesbian doesn't help her. That's even not acceptable in Russia.. make stupid choices, live with the consequences of bringing drugs into another country that is illegal.. 🙄🤔🤦🏻‍♀️

[@hopelesslyoptimistic8231]

What is wrong with you? A person got sentenced for 9 years in prison for something so small, but you choose to preach your politics instead of caring about another human being. Get your head out of your ass before it gets stuck forever.

[@user-iv1yi6cz7o]

AMEN

[@annechris2677]

Fully agree.

[@annechris2677]

@@snickerson3877 yes respect other countrieS. in Singapore it will be death penalty in 2 years.

[@lickourballs1atatimeok]

Russia is not wrongful doing anything wrong. AT LEAST IN THIS SITUATION

[@ChristianPrody]

U sound goofy 9 years for having weed is insane 😂😂some people get less time for first degree murder

[@lickourballs1atatimeok]

@@ChristianPrody this did not take place in the US. SOME COUNTRY'S THIS IS PUNISHABLE BY DEATH🪦⚰🪦⚰age should count her BLESSINGS

[@suizidesamurai3353]

She's lucky her entitled blacc ass wasn't in middle east 💀

[@bjohnwilliams]

What is a WNBA star?

[@guysmiley4872]

Good news BG got nine years 🎉 Congratulations BG on your successful departure from USA

[@MrMayhem420]

It's like rain on your wedding day It's a free ride when you've already paid It's the good advice that you just didn't take And who would've thought... it figures

[@snickerson3877]

You went to another country and broke their laws. Why should she get preferential treatment, just cause she plays wnba?? Nope, she's no different than anyone else who violates another country's laws and thinks she's exempt .... boo hoo for her.. and didn't she denounce America or something and thinks America should help her ... nope .. keep her .. I could care less about about her, she broke their laws and yes its excessive, but they should've being told about the laws in Russia. 🙄🤦🏻‍♀️

[@wakingupKosher]

Just take one day at a time and trust God. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oau8Ynekr9Z7m6c

[@secahtate5464]

All harsh opinions until it hits 🏠

[@ABCDuwachui]

And as a soul?

[@wakingupKosher]

@@ABCDuwachui Keep Moving forward PRESSING ON! Justice Compassion and Mercy and Healing. Takes Action for Correction! Y'all Got to Move. Faith without Works is Dead. Call on Jesus and He will Give you the strength to Do what must be done. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5PLmqiqmZ5mY68

[@ABCDuwachui]

@@wakingupKosher thank you 🙏 ❤️

[@jgarlito82]

Aww that’s too bad. They should have gave him 19 .

[@guysmiley4872]

I hope they leave her in there for the 9 years

[@ricardonogueira6473]

Her? He is a dude, wake up! 😄😆😅🤣

[@thebull3206]

She'll end up making millions in the future when she gets back - book deal, movie, appearances, awards, White House visit - her agents are busy right now on how to monetize this thing.

[@chillmode4112]

Exactly!!

[@gregshanahan6766]

Yeah but 9 years is a long ass time my friend I don’t think she cares about any of that right now

[@suizidesamurai3353]

Blacks ☕

[@zozzledwolf4653]

Eh idk if people will care about some wnba player coming back home. Hell that league may not even exists by then.

[@scoobymc3375]

🤮

[@williamhaynes7089]

well appeal failed, she is now on her way to prision

[@katem331]

While I think this is ridiculous for weed and I hope she gets released, we cannot trade war criminals for her. When you go to a country, especially one where you will stand out, follow the law.

[@jayrox641]

Still not deserving of 9 years.

[@katem331]

@@jayrox641 of course not! I don’t agree with Russian law, but we cannot trade a bomb maker for her mistake. It’s our responsibility to know the laws where we travel, this was a careless mistake. Obviously she doesn’t even deserve to serve time, but we can’t do this for every American who gets in trouble and we normally don’t.

[@skypuking3077]

Appreciate where you are from and how good you have it.

[@pandaamachine]

Let’s set the human rights bar low.

[@candiemc3575]

She thought she was untouchable Bad timing

[@fidodido664]

Went from saying DeMarcus Cousins "little man" to staying in a "little room"

[@invincibleluis]

Self entitlement and zero accountability. She just got Karma.

[@ABCDuwachui]

Watch yours now

[@hardlines4]

Just think Brittany now you won’t have to worry about listening to the national anthem for nine years!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@lowerclassbrats77]

They should play her the State Anthem of the Russian Federation every morning.

[@recabitejehonadab2654]

😂

[@Gee23442]

I'm sure this will be a sobering experience for him.

[@dominicmedina6205]

She's not kneeling now.

[@punapeter]

OK this is the *4th video* on the *SAME THING* STOP WITH THE *CLICK BAIT*

[@dwayneherndon46]

I bet all negative comments are from a certain group of ppl lol 9 years is wild

[@charlescruz2180]

Wrong!

[@markwilliams903]

Keep her. Maybe they can start a ball team & lead them.

[@snickerson3877]

🤭😁🤣

[@micmic3979]

Locked up, you can't get her out, you can't get her out, looocked up, you can't get her out😂

[@klerixil8673]

They keep calling her a, 'star' but who has actually ever heard of this woman before and who cares? In the U.S what she did is a felony. Her sentence was within law already in place. They did not make a special exception for her. She needs to do her time and pay her debt for smuggling drugs at an airport. It is sad but that is the way justice works. Once she pays her debt to society then she can come home.

[@williamhaynes7089]

I live in Phoenix, her team she was playing on was in Phoenix.. I had never heard of her before this russia stuff

[@kifisia123]

she/he/ who./what/this has a man's voice, he/she made a mistake, oh well, better luck next time

[@prshr6145]

Why are people calling her a he? Is she trans?

[@willyco8333]

Read her/he /gay/ lesbian bio etc etc.. this is how lgbtq+ made these 2 natural gender so complicated.