Not long after I became truly born again I heard and loved some of the music of 2nd Chapter of Acts, which would have meant nothing to me as a lost soul before (raised devout Catholic, a believer in God, but spiritually dead) .
I do not like heavy rock-type "Christian" music, and the old time hymns are irreplaceable and primary, and enduring testimonies to the reality of Christ, but there has been some good contemporary music amid much chaff, and 2nd Chapter Of Acts is still my favorite contemporary group, with quite a story of their journey (worth reading ).
"He said we were like three small streams, and when we came together we would be a river. God promised He would use that river to go through people's hearts and through their lives. In the same way rushing water uproots things, cleans things out and opens things up, He photopromised to use us. And that's exactly what He has done."
Tom Hollingsworth, who was their choir director at First Assembly of God, North Hollywood, remembers their talent: "Singing was so natural for them. But they were very low-key about it, never pushy, never asking if they could sing in a service-just making themselves available. It was very obvious that the Lord has His hand on their lives."
Additional commentary:
I assume these videos are legal and likely took place in California judging from the dress (shorts, which i think is too casual for women), and is part of the music that flowed out of the Jesus movement of the 60's, which rescued many who were seeking a realty found in Christ which they tried to obtain thru drugs.
Many others were seeking a fantasy fostered with the help of drugs, and who later became part of the government in seeking to implement it, a Garden of Eden without God and moral laws, where the liberal elite reign as gods by convincing the people to support them as they are their saviors to rescue them from their oppressors, who have more because they believe in sound principals and rewards being merited.
Thus mercy is mercy, not a right, and is to promote betterment towards helping others, not a perpetual welfare state ruled by the elite, who climbed to power another way, by deceit and in rebellion to God, as their master is the devil, the originator of the first "occupy movement" (God's throne) and the victim entitlement mentality. (Is. 14; Gn. 3)
Anyway, may the music glorify God and lift up the hearts of saints to do that same.
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Wow! Thanks for posting. I remember seeing them when I was in college in the early ‘80s. I’ve loved their music ever since. It has stood the test of time and I truly believe God has blessed their talents.
You have made my morning. Thank you.
I always liked those guys. Their “How Great Thou Art” is one of the best I ever heard. Thanks for the post.
Thank you! Their music really takes me back. I graduated from a Southern Baptist university and saw lots of Christian singers and groups on campus, including 2nd Chapter of Acts. I remember them fondly, along with Keith Green, Dallas Holm, Michael Card, and a few others of that era.
Thank you so much! I can’t believe Annie is 69 years old. I had the pleasure of meeting with them many times while they toured, wonderful people. Great music!
You’re being strongly considered for MVF 2014.
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Have you heard Stuart Townend? We really enjoy his and Keith Getty's songs.