"Easter Song" performed by Matthew Ward

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  • Опубліковано 8 вер 2024
  • Filmed in the Colorado mountains, Matthew worships to the classic "Easter Song." A powerful, new arrangement. www.MatthewWard.com As filmed for the film "Pioneers," a Christian Music Mentoring Film. www.PioneerFilmGroup.com

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  • @CheezNrice4u
    @CheezNrice4u 3 роки тому +17

    They should be forever heard over the airwaves. He and his sisters are so anointed and you can feel it! You can envision the angels in heaven rejoicing and dancing!

    • @matthewward679
      @matthewward679 3 роки тому

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    • @entertaininformmedia7836
      @entertaininformmedia7836 3 місяці тому

      Keith Green's version is the best of this Annie Herring-written song, performed first by her 2nd Chapter of Acts (with a few more chords in singing).

  • @jjmouser
    @jjmouser 10 років тому +223

    Always loved Matthews voice. Went through my teenage years with 2nd Chapter, Keith Green and others. The music never fails to move me to worship. Thank you.

    • @fiddlefire94
      @fiddlefire94 4 роки тому +3

      me too!

    • @VicksWander
      @VicksWander 4 роки тому +4

      Agree totally. I saw 2nd Chapter in early years. I got ahold of Matthew’s album Armed and Dangerous. Check it out. God bless

    • @fraukeschmidt8364
      @fraukeschmidt8364 3 роки тому +2

      Me, too.

    • @janamayrhofer3068
      @janamayrhofer3068 3 роки тому +4

      I remember 1977 and Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. My life turned and the 2nd Chapter of Acts was so uplifting, the lyrics and their presence was a fresh breath of air and still enjoy them today; inspiring us all to uplifting others.

    • @carolynw3099
      @carolynw3099 3 роки тому +1

      Went through the teenage years with NY bud matthew. He is blessed

  • @Ladykyra101
    @Ladykyra101 4 роки тому +65

    OMG Bro. Ward. Sigh. You don't even know how much your anointed voice has blessed me over the years. Since the 2nd Chapter of Acts I have been a fan and blown away by the power and anointing in your music.
    Seriously, crying rn.
    Thank you for allowing Jesus to minister through you. May God continue to keep and bless you and your family. -Your sister in Christ and listener since the 80's. ❤

  • @davidcampbell635
    @davidcampbell635 Рік тому +8

    He is Risen 2023! Praise the Lord!!!! God Bless my Brothers and Sisters in Christ!!! Mathew 28: 1-10.

  • @clarkewoodfin
    @clarkewoodfin 6 років тому +36

    2nd Chapter of Acts was a huge musical and spiritual influence on me growing up. It's great to hear Matthew still singing !

    • @cathyhamlin3611
      @cathyhamlin3611 3 роки тому +2

      Oh yea, saw them live, awesome group!

    • @matthewward679
      @matthewward679 3 роки тому +1

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  • @nmritter
    @nmritter 3 роки тому +4

    I used to go to their concerts when I was 17. I sang their songs when I was in the military. Now at 62..HALLELUJAH HE HAS RISEN!!

  • @TednGilbertAZ
    @TednGilbertAZ 7 років тому +72

    Still one of the all-time greatest male voices - even still. Sounds fantastic - even without his incredible sisters. 2nd Chapter of Acts was the greatest Christian rock/pop group of their time and one of if not the best ever vocal trios with the most incredulous harmonies you will have ever witnessed. Matthew is a genuine angel.

    • @matthewward679
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    • @carriekelosky3547
      @carriekelosky3547 Рік тому +1

      I couldn't agree more with everything you just said! I love his voice so much! And them together is amazing!

    • @inbutnotoftheworld2237
      @inbutnotoftheworld2237 5 місяців тому

      Thank you for that...I concur completely. Was kind of wondering if his sisters might have been helping with the harmonies on this track.
      His voice is so iconic.

  • @terrell9702
    @terrell9702 3 роки тому +5

    This "Woke" world needs Jesus more now than ever.

    • @jccarter19
      @jccarter19 3 місяці тому

      Jesus woke them up!❤

  • @pvChrists-Bond.Servant
    @pvChrists-Bond.Servant 4 роки тому +24

    Bless the lord I left the way 37 years ago in Great mercy and grace God have me godly sorrow and repentance and I’m back with the Father for 4 years now iv been listening to Christian music from my childhood

  • @bccabernet
    @bccabernet 5 років тому +23

    He's always had such a beautiful voice. This is one of my favourite songs fron 2nd Chapter Of Acts. I still listen to their hymn album when I need encouragement. Together, they had a beautiful voice unparalleled to today.

    • @matthewward679
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  • @user-ph6yh4hs9z
    @user-ph6yh4hs9z 3 місяці тому +1

    We had some friends that sang like angels sing this at our wedding Just gloriously joyous

  • @TednGilbertAZ
    @TednGilbertAZ 7 років тому +15

    44 years later and still sounding like an angel praising God. Only God. Praise Jesus for his and his family's ministry.

  • @sterlingtwilight4268
    @sterlingtwilight4268 9 років тому +4

    A facebook must share. This man's voice
    should be heard by everyone.

  • @kchansenak
    @kchansenak Рік тому +2

    I was saved in 79, senior year in High School in West Hills CA. I was so grateful to Find Jesus! Rock and Roll and all the stuff did not satisfy and finally someone would share Jesus with a Long Hair Rock and Rollers. 2nd Chapter of Acts, Keith Green and all the artist were very important in my transition. Thank you Lord for your Body, The Church.

  • @markrogers6090
    @markrogers6090 9 років тому +81

    One of the first Christian Contemporary albums I owned way back in 1977 was "2nd Chapter of Acts...with footnotes." Great to see Matthew Ward still singing out his heart to the Lord. Like all of us he doesn't do those high falsettos anymore. But the power of his voice is still firm. God bless you Matthew.

    • @cidspimms
      @cidspimms 9 років тому +6

      +Mark Rogers It is good to see him; according to his web page, in the early 1990's he battled three different types of Cancer; (it doesn't list the individual types.) It runs in his family; by the time he was 12 or 13, he'd lost his Mom to a Brain Tumor and his Dad to Leukemia, which as you probably know was when he and Nellie came to live w/ Annie and Buck. Also he's now a registered Nurse's Aid, qualified in 2013 or 14.

    • @TednGilbertAZ
      @TednGilbertAZ 7 років тому +6

      Wow - asa #FiverSurvivor of Stage 3 colon cancer, that means more to me than you could know. Thanks for sharing that. God is sooo good. Praise Jesus for His mercy saving this glorious voice and ministry.

    • @chrisandersen1629
      @chrisandersen1629 7 років тому +3

      As a fellow survivor (1st in 4 generations), that really hits home. So glad our God is the master healer!

    • @lesmcc8103
      @lesmcc8103 6 років тому +2

      sounds like he can still hit those notes!

  • @krishopes
    @krishopes 5 років тому +14

    Brother! Your voice is part of the sound track of my life! Thank you for investing so much into Christian music and into the Kingdom. This song was one of the first songs I heard as a teenager and I sang along with 2nd Chapter for years. Thank you!

    • @matthewward679
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    • @CheezNrice4u
      @CheezNrice4u 3 роки тому

      Amen!

  • @jennycampbell8424
    @jennycampbell8424 4 роки тому +8

    just as beautiful a voice today as when we were...younger...

    • @matthewward679
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  • @PatriciaHickmanfiction
    @PatriciaHickmanfiction 11 років тому +3

    I'll look for the video. I bought everything released by Matthew and the 2nd Chapter of Acts, Honeytree, and Keith Green. They got me through some hard coming-of-age years.

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  • @Chocomare
    @Chocomare 8 років тому +76

    Praise God for Matthew's healing....and that his voice was not affected in any way!

    • @CathyPackler
      @CathyPackler 5 років тому +2

      Susan Auten 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

    • @matthewward679
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  • @brianallgier4435
    @brianallgier4435 8 років тому +52

    my all time favorite vocalist of all time....male or female.....Christian or secular....his voice is brilliant.

  • @karendeboer
    @karendeboer 7 років тому +1

    The very first Christian album I received after accepting Jesus as savior in summer of 1977 was The 2nd Chapter of Acts with footnotes. The power of the Holy Spirit was never more evident than when Annie, Nellie and Matthew sang in anointed harmony. Matthew has always been and will always be the most incredible singer I have ever heard. So thankful he is still blessing all of us who have the privilege of hearing him. Thank you, Matthew!

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  • @waycupamerica2854
    @waycupamerica2854 Рік тому +5

    Matthew, you're such a blessing to hear... still after all these years! Your joy comes through in your singing, and I praise the LORD for you and with you! Jesus is our Risen Lord! Hallelujah! 🙌🏻

  • @GlennMcCarthyArt
    @GlennMcCarthyArt 10 років тому +42

    Good to see him singing again. A true pioneer of the Christian music world.

  • @Chocomare
    @Chocomare 8 років тому +43

    I could hear his voice in a choir and know it was Matthew Ward.

    • @esty6374
      @esty6374 6 років тому +2

      Susan Auten same

    • @rhomo
      @rhomo 4 роки тому

      I'm with you...one of the most distinctive voices in the world!

  • @stdjohnnitro48a
    @stdjohnnitro48a 10 років тому +39

    The group 2nd Chapter of Acts was my favorite group, along with Keith Green their music blessed me as a teenager and to hear Annie and Matthew still blessing us with song is a blessing. My girlfriend and now wife was at Disneyland on Church Night in the 70's and they performed the Hallelujah Chorus it was a blessed performance and I have never seen a recording of that song by them, they are definitely blessed by the Spirit of God.

    • @matthewward679
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  • @barbaraforbes6753
    @barbaraforbes6753 10 років тому +1

    Smiling ear to ear to hear and see Matthew Ward still using his gifts to bless us and the LORD. I always loved his solo work with the rock edge to them, particularly Luther's A Mighty Fortress.

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  • @tracydavis1652
    @tracydavis1652 4 роки тому +4

    Wow! Wish I had found this yesterday... Can he seriously just belt out that voice with no visible effort?

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  • @rolandcreasy2055
    @rolandcreasy2055 Рік тому +3

    Joyful! Glory to our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ! Hallelujah!

  • @cuddlylittlelamby
    @cuddlylittlelamby 10 років тому +3

    Oh myyyyyyyyyyyy Matthew have you ever changed, thank God for the EASTER SONG, the original by you and your sisters, wooo hoooo!!

  • @maryannking6750
    @maryannking6750 3 роки тому +1

    Dearest Matthew, I cried & laughed joyfully when I saw your face & heard your beautiful voice! I have not heard your voice since the 80's. I downloaded your songs a few months ago and they took me back .I turn the lights out at night & sing with you to the Lord of Glory! You are such a blessing. I can tell you are in love with Jesus Christ. If I never meet you here I will met you in Glory Sir.
    Many Many Blessings to you & your family including the 2nd Chapter of Acts.🙏

  • @MissionaryAdventures
    @MissionaryAdventures Рік тому +2

    I was baptized in the Holy Spirit on October 3, 1980, while worshipping to this song at a Second Chapter of Acts concert in Minneapolis! Glory be to Jesus! :)

  • @jenniferthoraldson7012
    @jenniferthoraldson7012 4 роки тому +11

    The perfect ending to this Easter 2020. We may be quarantined but PTL certain voices are not!

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  • @donnelltmarshall4898
    @donnelltmarshall4898 10 днів тому

    Brother Matthew, it is a blessing to see you are still singing; Right after I received Christ as my savior and master, I began hearing music with you and your sisters in the 2nd Chapter of Acts and played the music on my 8-track player, I was excited because it was such excellent music so I brought it home to let my Father hear the music, and used it as a testimony to witness to my folks. My Father was a nightclub singer and my Mother sang in Choirs when she was younger, so I too have a background in music. Of course, I am only 2 years older than you and listened to the radio and patterned my style of singing after Motown as a teen, while in high school.
    My favorite songs from you are Summer Snow and Love, and that song you did, Soft Spot Inside When You Touch It, it made me cry. I want to mention that I prayed for you when I found out you had cancer and Praised God, and was so very glad to know God healed you, what a testimony your life has been, as well as an inspiration to my life. Brother Matthew, thank you for your part in contributing to my growth, In Jesus' Name

  • @ronbianco5919
    @ronbianco5919 2 роки тому +2

    2nd Chapter of Acts, Keith Green, Don Francisco, pianist Dino, and Carmen are the 5 artists I was first introduced to back in the summer of 1982 when I was saved at a missionary in Japan, being in the Air Force. Any one of these 5 can bring me right back to the glorious worshipful feeling of those first wonderful weeks. Thanks, Matthew 😇

  • @estherriddle3879
    @estherriddle3879 7 років тому +27

    Listening to 2nd chapter of Acts Hymns album was one of the things that led to me giving my heart to the Lord at 13 years old.

    • @TednGilbertAZ
      @TednGilbertAZ 7 років тому +1

      WOWWW!!! Praise Jesus!!! See you here, there or in the air, +Esther Riddle. We only have single digit years left on this earth, btw. Feel free to message me

  • @wanabe159
    @wanabe159 3 місяці тому +1

    Haven’t seen or heard Matthew since an a concert with 2nd Chapter Of Acts in Lakeland Fl in 1975-76…he was incredible then! Then I heard this UA-cam video and busted out crying…Incredible what gifts he has, and the work the Holy Spirit does though him!!

  • @a.everetttrimble4978
    @a.everetttrimble4978 4 роки тому +1

    Who gives this a thumbs down?
    "In honor, preferring one another....", Not so much apparently.
    Father, richly bless Matthew with health, long life and renewed vision and purpose...., blessing YOU and all your Church!

  • @jamesmiller210
    @jamesmiller210 3 роки тому +1

    I remember 2nd Chapter of Acts from back in the late 70's. Beautiful music. That was a time when Christian music was about Christ. Today, people sing about their feelings and call it worship music.

  • @allensagalla1579
    @allensagalla1579 4 роки тому +9

    I first heard Matthew Ward sing "Give to the Lord" when he was younger with this distinctive voice. He's aged, but his voice hasn't. A blessed Easter Sunday 2020!

  • @ehrldawg
    @ehrldawg 10 років тому +12

    Ward still has the chops !!
    Praise God !!

  • @taraburke9282
    @taraburke9282 4 роки тому +1

    Still got it. Beautiful voice and beautiful heart of worship

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  • @vicstarman
    @vicstarman 9 років тому +17

    Still rocking that vocal control! So nice to see this still going on today. I will be 45 this year, and his voice captivated me when I was in elementary school!

  • @robinmccartney1900
    @robinmccartney1900 6 років тому +8

    I used to go to Church on the Way in the 70's and remember when this song came out...and they passed around 45's to everyone. I had to get the album and then went to every concert they were in, often with Barry McGuire. We eventually moved to Northern Calif and saw them in Sacramento too... I have every one of their cd's and still listen to them...great voices and genuine testimonies!! LOVE THEM! Glad Matthew Ward is still performing!

  • @scottcrenshaw1
    @scottcrenshaw1 8 років тому +17

    Stinking love me some Matthew Ward. He was described as a vocal gymnast.

  • @TheCannonofMohammed
    @TheCannonofMohammed 7 років тому +1

    There is something so beautiful about a man of God aging gracefully. Praise God.

  • @rvirzi
    @rvirzi 4 роки тому +3

    Wow - haven't heard of Matt for decades. Here he is at this age married with kids and still sounds the same! Praise God

  • @jamesdrolet1176
    @jamesdrolet1176 10 років тому +22

    still got the great voice after all these years!

  • @markpettigrew3482
    @markpettigrew3482 10 років тому +3

    With the first "Hallelujah", I had begun to wonder if this was the song for which 2nd Chapter became most closely associated. But that only lasted for a couple of seconds.

  • @PFSTeamRevolution
    @PFSTeamRevolution 10 років тому +34

    I have loved this song ever since I was a young child. My dad was a Keith Green fanatic and I heard a lot of him and a lot of 2nd Chapter of Acts due to the friendship then and Keith had. I have always envied Keith Green's and Matthew Ward's voice. Amazingly gifted and humbling individuals!

    • @mattlove1
      @mattlove1 4 роки тому

      I was so disappointed when I saw Keith Green in concert, and he spoke the most outrageous bs about how the rebels against the US backed fascist government of El Salvador were terrorists and satanists. Those hippy Jesus people directly paved the way for Reagan, the Moral Majority, Trump and the rest of the crazy rubbish that's going on today. I suppose it is possible that had Green lived, he would have come to repudiate his noxious retrograde politics, and repent. We will never know. I was never under the sway of the 4 square church, the assembly of god, or any of those people again, and I was better off for it.

    • @a.everetttrimble4978
      @a.everetttrimble4978 4 роки тому

      So much for Romans 13 and other Pauline admonitions to honor the Government that Father God has His hands in seeing up and taking down.
      Perhaps it's a heart issue?
      Jump up and down, and thank our Sovereign Father (with your hands fully raised in wonder and praise), that He has found your courage to believe Him (o/k/a 'Faith')...., WORTHY TO BE TESTED.
      He's crazy, over-the-top, nuts in live and deep LIKE with you...., ACQUIESCE to Him. He'll actually FILL YOU with contentment (not happiness) and Joy and Trust and Wonder...., in place of skepticism, cynicism, pride, and arrogance.
      You ARE LOVED. Accept that Truth FULLY, and no vitriol shall pass through YOUR 'personality'...., about any of Father's children or servants He allows. Whether they be wayward (Keith Green, Reagan, Trump, YOU, ME) or 'perfect' in YOUR EYES.
      CHOOSE LIFE (Jesus -John 14)
      Allow GRACE to 'Train you to deny all ungodliness' (Titus 2).
      Find a local Grace-Based, Faith community and be apart of local growth and solutions.
      Not one YOU 'have to Trust', But the one that Father will, by His intuition not your 'feeling', LEAD YOU TO.
      He desires a very deep intimacy with you, He paid VERY DEARLY for such a thing, to bring you into the victory, power authentic and ABUNDANT LIFE that Jesus promised to all true believers.
      #noMoreHighHorse
      See Romans 14:4
      Be.
      Be chosen.
      Be blessed.

    • @mattlove1
      @mattlove1 4 роки тому

      @@a.everetttrimble4978 supposing that Green urged you to follow Herod, or Judus? Would you? So much for rendering unto Caesar what is Caesar's and rendering unto God what is God's. Was it right for people to obey the Nazis? How stupid does God want us to be? It is a heart issue. Keith Green had a stupid heart. Had he lived, he might have wised up, but most of his peers became more and more stupid and evil.

    • @chiptrimble
      @chiptrimble 4 роки тому +1

      matt love I was simply speaking biblical Truth to YOU. I enjoyed Green for what Father was doing AT THE TIME but I don't follow him, or Reagan or Trump. I follow Christ. To scorn and persecution if He calls that...
      Frankly, I think Green is seriously missing MUCH regarding Father's disposition TOWARDS His Beloved Children ( I John 4:17)and even the World (John 3:16) definitely had a works perspective and not much understanding of authentic Grace.
      No? I do not believe it was right for anyone to follow the Nazis and that is a perfect example of people (Christians), (Bonhoffer and his ilk excluded...) to allow such evil to not be spoken to or approved.
      In our system, it's VOTING not Sham impeachments, that must be utilized to stem evil. Sometimes our choices ARE THE LESSER of evils, but choosing FREEDOM over any govt increase of supposed 'benefit' is what often is all one has to go on.
      But I digress...
      It appears to me, that the scriptures I offered made you no benefit or were ignored because you putting the affective 'stupid' in front of another's HEART is the attitude I was attempting to address.
      Read Romans 14:4 and consider scrutinizing yourself (as Paul admonishes multiple times in the New Covenant) and leaving the judgement of others to God.
      ... And Jesus said I judge NO MAN.
      We all do well to follow His lead on this issue.

  • @ghopscotch9369
    @ghopscotch9369 8 років тому +14

    what a blessing to hear this on easter sunday morn..................hallelujah !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @henryrogers5500
    @henryrogers5500 2 роки тому +1

    Praise God for brother Matthew Ward! Exquisite vocal talent!! He is blessed with a heart of worship for Jesus!

  • @kristineaikenhead338
    @kristineaikenhead338 2 місяці тому

    An example of how to keep serving with your gift! Thank you!

  • @grizzledgranny4600
    @grizzledgranny4600 7 місяців тому +1

    Loved you then, still love you now.

  • @Mscourage07
    @Mscourage07 11 років тому +2

    I love him so much, he is so authentic and a very great artist, a wonderful human being!
    God, thanks for Matt.

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  • @Geer_tje
    @Geer_tje 8 років тому +17

    Beautiful and powerful song! He has risen from the dead!!! Hallelujah

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  • @riteasrain
    @riteasrain 10 років тому +8

    He still has it. Good as ever!

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  • @superalanman74
    @superalanman74 3 роки тому +1

    A man that was years ahead of his time vocally. Was doing runs before that was even a thing. Incredible style but even more than that incredible Minister's heart

  • @cathyhamlin3611
    @cathyhamlin3611 3 роки тому +1

    Sounds as good and strong as ever, praise the Lord!

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  • @paulhogan7270
    @paulhogan7270 Рік тому

    I saw them in concert at Hollywood Presbyterian on Gower in 1973. What a time of praise & worship to our King.

  • @jimaddabbo
    @jimaddabbo 10 років тому +7

    He exudes the joy of the Lord! What a blessing to listen to and anticipate the Lord's return!

  • @edwardjohnhyslopjnr.3600
    @edwardjohnhyslopjnr.3600 8 років тому +2

    I want you to imagine this actual scenario folks.
    I cannot even begin to tell you how it felt sitting in a weekly meeting with the following as the combined worship band.
    Keith Green, Melody Green, the entire band of Second Chapter of Acts with Matthew Wards angelic voice, taking those gathered to a realm in heavenly places of worship that they'd never wanted to return from.
    EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT at the weekly prayer meeting @ Lindale, Texas, were the AWESOME, UNCOMPROMISING weekly teachings of Leonard Ravenhill.
    In the gathering would be my sister and brother in law Kent and Elizabeth McElroy, Mack Tomlinson, who recently wrote the Biography of Leonard Ravenhill, also Paul Washer, the humble and now mightly anointed servant of God, also Leonard Terry, anointed teacher of The Word of God at a fellowship in London, Ontario, where his ministry/teaching gifts are not utilised anywhere near the extent of Leonards giftings, then the amazing musician and worship leader Larry MaGill .
    Those truly were days of incredible teaching and worship which never could be copied today.
    Days when the anointing resting on the mouth of Leonard Ravenhill, would bring the entire gathering to their knees and eventually prostrate on their faces before The Lord in repentance.
    NOWADAYS WE CAN BARELY LAST AN HOUR IN CHURCH AND THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO REVERENCE OR FEAR OF WHO OUR AWESOME GOD IS.

    • @TednGilbertAZ
      @TednGilbertAZ 7 років тому

      That must have been truly AWESOME to witness. I met 2nd Chapter in Syracuse 1979 when I was touring in ministry of Covenant Players and they were so genuinely kind, but more importantly, the Holy Spirit POURED in their concert and AFTERWARDS in their humble hearts. They were/are a ministry UNPARALLELED. Praise be to God ALmighty for their work in greatly expanding the Kingdom.

  • @andybarnes2038
    @andybarnes2038 7 років тому +1

    this guy is soo amazing a true voice from God this song was played at my wedding. I luv this band. hallelujah.

  • @TheSharron
    @TheSharron 2 роки тому

    Joy to the world...our Lord has risen.Hallelujah,God is here and knocking...please let him in.

  • @debraspurlock4219
    @debraspurlock4219 5 років тому +1

    Blessings to you,dear brother in Christ. Just witnessed my dear mother's passing,this song is explanation of what it's all for. Praise Almighty God, for the blessed hope of Heaven.Love in Jesus Christ!

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  • @danrobinson5992
    @danrobinson5992 10 років тому +6

    Of the things I look forward to in eternity. Getting to shake Martin Luther's hand. Hugging Billy Graham. And getting to hear all of the wonderful new songs you and Keith will write with unlimited creativity, passion and freedom.

  • @831santacruz
    @831santacruz 2 роки тому

    I'm going to send this to my church's worship leader and request they sing this at the next Easter service 🙏🤗❤

  • @Dartanianswordsman
    @Dartanianswordsman 9 років тому +3

    I've always admired Matthew's singing and it's great hearing that he still has the breath control and the range in tact. What an inspiration.

  • @burttwomey
    @burttwomey 4 роки тому +3

    Man, it's been YEARS since I heard that voice. Still as pure as it was in the mid 70's. Thanks for being one of the pioneers of Christian music. It was slim pickins back then but you and your two sisters (2nd Chapter of Acts) were awesome!

  • @Stephenphillips100
    @Stephenphillips100 8 років тому +1

    Praise our Lord

  • @susandarby17
    @susandarby17 2 роки тому +2

    Praise the Lord for Matthews anointed voice! My favorite singer for years. Thank you Matthew!

    • @Jameslopez5682
      @Jameslopez5682 Рік тому

      Hello Susan how are you doing hope you’re having a great time with your family may God bless you and your family

  • @eclaws13
    @eclaws13 2 роки тому

    One of the first Christian songs I remember loving!

    • @Jameslopez5682
      @Jameslopez5682 Рік тому

      Hello Elaine how are you doing hope you’re having a great time with your family may God bless you and your family

  • @jerryrobertson1703
    @jerryrobertson1703 4 роки тому

    Still the most powerful song in modern Christian music. I was lucky enough to meet Mathew & his sisters in the late 70's for a short time. They were a wonderful group of people. God has truly blessed them and continues to use and bless them. Awesome !!

  • @TeddyCrispin
    @TeddyCrispin 8 років тому +10

    I adore this song. I discovered Matthew Ward thanks to his 1983 stunning duet with the Queen of Disco Donna Summer (1948-2012) : "Love Has A Mind Of Its Own".

    • @timschell1959
      @timschell1959 8 років тому +2

      +Teddy Crispin that's a great song! (I still have a copy on 45)

    • @CheezNrice4u
      @CheezNrice4u 3 роки тому

      I still have it on cassette 🤗

  • @TheSharron
    @TheSharron 2 роки тому

    I have to listen to this song,everyday!Sometimes twice...🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @joycezaleschuk-wick9191
    @joycezaleschuk-wick9191 8 років тому +9

    Love Matthew! His voice is still an inspiration from God. Wish I could see him in concert again.

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  • @MrGringo78
    @MrGringo78 9 років тому +1

    Listening to this beautiful song again after so many years has been a radical blessing. What a message. Thanks for posting.

  • @yvonnemason9137
    @yvonnemason9137 3 роки тому +3

    That wonderful voice is still as powerful and beautiful as ever! Lovely to hear this!

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  • @Kimbah9
    @Kimbah9 9 років тому +2

    I grew up on the worship music of 2nd Chapter of Acts. This song was originally written by Matthew's sister, Annie Herring. Their music has deeply effected me and my family.

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  • @liaverdonck413
    @liaverdonck413 4 роки тому

    My all time favourite Easter song ! It's a tradition at my home to play this song every Easter morning !!!

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  • @felekechgada130
    @felekechgada130 8 років тому +5

    I love this song

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  • @stevejames5900
    @stevejames5900 3 роки тому

    Father God loves you Matt and both He and the Son abide in you ... love your inspirational music.
    Jesus called me to him in Jan 1979 and I was expose to the "2nd Ch. of Acts" music at that early time. It is a reference point in my life ... joy ... happiness ... growth ... truth.
    Thankyou and your Sisters for remaining true to the vision.

  • @Ecila2u
    @Ecila2u 8 років тому +7

    Beautiful...HE IS TRULY RISEN!!

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  • @margaret6204
    @margaret6204 3 роки тому

    The music of 2nd Chapter of Acts was hugely influential on my sisters and I as young teens and new Believers in the 1970s. Each time I hear them my spirit man rejoices over my Redeemer and what He sacrificed for me. The joy of that never ends.

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  • @seanthefam2024
    @seanthefam2024 4 роки тому

    Praise God for you Matthew..you sent my love for God into high gear in 1981...2nd chapter of acts raises my spirits every month and year. Praise God for you

  • @raymondevans2565
    @raymondevans2565 2 роки тому

    I was 13. I was passionate about music. A gift. And I attended a concert in a small cotton field high school in Northeast Louisiana. These two amazingly beautiful women came out with this awesome vocalist brother of theirs. Now, understand, I'm 13. I NOTICED the girls. Then there was a problem with the piano tuning. So, Buck Herring comes out and calms the crowd while they tune the piano. Then it hits me....WAIT! HER last name is "Herring...." Well DANG....I'm THIRTEEN remember...logic does NOT matter.... But WAIT....there's the WARD gal....but then.....the MUSIC.....I was lost in Matthew's voice....I was captivated....enveloped beyond the flesh...seeking...I am 61 now...my SAVIOR is still with me. I have a degree in music...(that and .10 cents gets me a a coffee on a sale). Oh, but the MUSIC....like the Savior...it is there...ALWAYS there...with the guitar in my hands...with the piano before me....with the horns in my hands....ALWAYS with me....Like JESUS....Mr. Matthew, Ms. Anne, Ms Nelly...thank you for your guidance, for your steadfastness. May we celebrate together soon before the master. To you, Phil Keaggy, Russ Taff, Armond Morales, Sherman, Andrea's, Honeytree, ......at a time of genuine passion....soon, we will sing together!!

  • @hukihu4873
    @hukihu4873 9 років тому

    This song brings back so many memories about my youth in the carism church. I love it.

  • @PlanetRockJesus
    @PlanetRockJesus 6 років тому

    One of the top Christian voices ever.

  • @k.c.thewigslaya9539
    @k.c.thewigslaya9539 11 років тому +4

    Brother Matt. you can still SANG!!!!! Been listening to you for years & you have an incredible gift from our Lord God! My entire family enjoys your singing ministry. I'll make sure they know of your new music. God bless you! And thank you Jesus!!!

  • @debbicade2680
    @debbicade2680 3 роки тому +1

    Moves me to tears every time.

    • @ms.t.stringer912
      @ms.t.stringer912 3 роки тому

      Amen 🙏

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  • @clynbeach
    @clynbeach 7 років тому +2

    Still sounds as amazing as his younger days!! Used to run into him and his wife in Tyler after I graduated. Always stopped and visited with me.

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  • @rebeccahunter284
    @rebeccahunter284 9 років тому +5

    He still sounds the same!!! I love his voice so much!!!! Best thing is that he is humble about it and uses it to the glory of the Lord!!! :)

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  • @jillshepherd4225
    @jillshepherd4225 3 роки тому

    First Christian music album I ever heard/owned was 2nd chapter of acts and Barry Maguire live. Takes me back to my first love. This Easter day, THANK YOU JESUS. Thank you Matthew.

  • @WanderinPat
    @WanderinPat 2 роки тому

    I saw him when he was a long-haired kid back in the late 70's. I had a lot more hair then too! What a blessing to hear you sing this song! I saw you, Matthew with 2nd Chapter of Acts in Richmond, VA. I have always loved this song. I lived in Colorado Springs for 20 years, and it is an extra blessing to see and hear you sing this in the Garden of the Gods!

  • @martinmccary5131
    @martinmccary5131 2 роки тому

    Awesome powerful song. He is risen. No other in world history compares.

  • @deetoomey0413
    @deetoomey0413 Рік тому

    You still have it Matthew! Loved 2nd Chapter of Acts since the 70's and still love to listen to you all. ❤

  • @kenwilkins9432
    @kenwilkins9432 9 років тому +4

    Perfect words sung in such a beautiful place as Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs!

  • @bethstone
    @bethstone 5 років тому

    The people who gave these a thumbs-down have no soul. Plain and simple. The late Keith Green dos a lovely rendition too.

  • @jennalusby9800
    @jennalusby9800 3 роки тому

    My fave guy singer of all time: Matthew Ward. So blessed to hear this.

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  • @di2ish
    @di2ish 4 роки тому +3

    OMGosh, just love this, we were amerced in the Jesus Movement bake then and lived on these dear songs, had all the records. Matthew was so young and shy then from loosing his parents with this awesome voice and boy, look at him now, wow!

  • @seanthefam2024
    @seanthefam2024 3 роки тому

    I fell in love with his songs 40 years ago. Wow! Love this video!