The Choir Boy

I know it's very cliché and fits the stereotype, but I was a choir boy--and plan to still be one, once I'm back in school again. I've been in choral groups for the longest time, I did gospel choir in high school and of course my church's choir. During my preview weekend at Azusa Pacific University I fell in love with the Men's Chorale. A choir composed of over 70 amazingly talented men (let's do our best here to put aside stereotypes and preconceived thoughts, after all, it is a Christian university). A lot of these guys were like brothers to me. They were awesome, I just can't explain it. For those of you who are or have been in music groups understand what I mean when I say it was like family.

Our repertoire was rather classical, but sounded amazing. Our 70+ voices performed choral literature, Gospel songs, modern arrangements of traditional spirituals, contemporary Christian music, and newly commissioned pieces by contemporary composers.

A lot of our songs really touched me: "Jesus Paid It All;" "If Any Man Be In Christ;" "Grace" (Amazing Grace arrangment)....

Well the song that I absolutely loved and that EVERYONE loved was "Revelation 19." To read the scripture just visit here. But please listen to the song here:

Azusa Pacific University - Men's Chorale

I admit that for a while the song was beautiful to me just for the mere fact that it was music and was beautifully arranged. The words were just words. Today I listen to the song and I am brought to tears for many reasons. One being that I really miss singing with these guys. But moreso, I finally understand the song. As a Christian I often say, "God is amazing!" But now looking back at my life and what I've been through and how I have found comfort in God, I really know why He is amazing now. I can't explain it. But I feel like there is nothing I can do or say that will give justice to how amazing I feel God is right now.