My Really Truly Christmas Songs
Viewing comments for Chapter 2 "He Came To Die For Us"A Collection of my own Compositions for Christmas
47 total reviews
Comment from Brett Matthew West
Sure would like to hear the music to this.
The lyrics ring so true and tell the real reason for the Christmas season.
Last line says all that needs to be stated.
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2022
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Sure would like to hear the music to this.
The lyrics ring so true and tell the real reason for the Christmas season.
Last line says all that needs to be stated.
Comment Written 14-Dec-2022
reply by the author on 14-Dec-2022
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Will send you the MP3 of this. I thought it had the MP3 on Fanstory?
Thanks for the great review these are all still unpublished after nearly 50 years for the first 3 and nearly 20 years for this one.
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There are two links to the music the one on the right still works. Let me know.
Comment from Ulla
Yes, indeed, Geoff, he is the reason why we celebrate Christmas.
I really liked your lyrics and I read them while I listened to the music. I do hope you had a lovely day. Ulla:)))
reply by the author on 25-Dec-2021
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Yes, indeed, Geoff, he is the reason why we celebrate Christmas.
I really liked your lyrics and I read them while I listened to the music. I do hope you had a lovely day. Ulla:)))
Comment Written 25-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 25-Dec-2021
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Thanks Ulla glad you heard them. I think it is on MP3 in here, now, originally on Midi which meant only PC users could hear it. This was the latest of the four carols I wrote. Much later than the other 3. I have added an index to the introduction now. Should have done that ages ago. Hope you have a good day today! How many Grandkids now?
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Three granddaughters, and I haven't seen them for two years now because of Covid. Every time, I think I'm going a new strain comes up. The live in Denmark almost 3000 kms from Spain. Before all this it was never a problem. tthey are now between 3 and 10 years old. I do miss them. And my brother and family in America are all down with Covid, bar my brother so their Christmas is cancelled. They are all vaccinated, but some have underlying issues.
I'm fine, and I hope you are as well.
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We are fully vaccinated and fine. Sorry about all your dramas and not seeing the grandkids etc. We do Christmas alone by choice. we had small gatherings with parts of Louise's family. My family dowanna know us. We will have the booster next month now they are bringing them forward...would have been February.
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Sigh, I hope we will all learn to live with this. I'm still optimistic. :)))
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Ulla I fear it is a continuing thing, sadly. As we were leaving the church car park yesterday...there was a big lineup for the COVID testing centre across from the church. Holidays here and people getting tested before they go interstate or something. Some nut came around the corner from te opposite side to all the cars lined up and jumped into the queue ahead of a LOT of people. Horns blared etc but we were not around to see any road rage that might have happened.
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Oh, I agree, what I meant was that we have to look earn to live by this new life.
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Learn yes
Comment from lauralumummu
Thank you for this it is a great reminder. Well written and the tune and how you got it to play is terrific. Merry Christmas to you and yours, Laura----------------
reply by the author on 23-Dec-2021
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Thank you for this it is a great reminder. Well written and the tune and how you got it to play is terrific. Merry Christmas to you and yours, Laura----------------
Comment Written 23-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 23-Dec-2021
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Thanks Laural. The name of te tune is "Tired" hehe becasue I dived out of bed and wrote this at 5am in the morning. I got these out for a Fs friend who hadsn ot seen them just glad some others of you enjoyed them as well.
Comment from Ben Colder
Yes, he was and is the sacrifice for the sins of man, The job He had was complete without regret. We are so fortunate to be created by a God of love. Well done Bro.
reply by the author on 23-Dec-2021
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Yes, he was and is the sacrifice for the sins of man, The job He had was complete without regret. We are so fortunate to be created by a God of love. Well done Bro.
Comment Written 23-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 23-Dec-2021
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AMEN! Bro and His virgin birth was necessary so as not to inherit the sin nature from Adam! Thanks for coming by. I might add an index of the carols to the Introduction page.
Comment from Sally Law
Beautifully penned and illustrated poem with the true meaning of Christmas inside. You ask many pointed, soul searching questions, I hope will stir many. Marvelous offering and an older one, I see.
Sending you my best today as always, and blessings for Christmas,
Sal XOs
reply by the author on 23-Dec-2021
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Beautifully penned and illustrated poem with the true meaning of Christmas inside. You ask many pointed, soul searching questions, I hope will stir many. Marvelous offering and an older one, I see.
Sending you my best today as always, and blessings for Christmas,
Sal XOs
Comment Written 23-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 23-Dec-2021
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Are you getting the music? It was Midi originally but I thought I converted them to MP3? Let me know can send MP3 of tune if you like e-mail me sankey48@yahoo.com.au
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No, I'm not getting the music, but I enjoyed the poem. Blessings. Sal XOs...
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Have I got you on Facebook or e-mail? I can send the music files and even the written music for the carols if you want.
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I am not currently active on Facebook due to several issues. FanStory is my social media at present. Send whatever to my fan mail or email. Blessings bro, and Merry Christmas to you both!
Sal XOs
Comment from BethShelby
This is a great little Christmas song. I've heard the tunes to some of the songs you have written in the past. You used to be able to put them on. You are very talented.
reply by the author on 23-Dec-2021
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This is a great little Christmas song. I've heard the tunes to some of the songs you have written in the past. You used to be able to put them on. You are very talented.
Comment Written 23-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 23-Dec-2021
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Thanks Beth. Glad you enjoyed. If you did not hear the music I thought it was in MP3 that all puters should pick up. Let me know can send MP3 of tune if you like e-mail me sankey48@yahoo.com.au
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I don't have a MP3 player.
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Are you on PC?
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I'm a a personal computer. What else is PC?
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I'm a a personal computer. What else is PC?
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Will look for the Personal Computer (PC) version and send to you. I originally had them on "PC" version but so many Apple/Mac I pads out there I decided to change to MP3. sure I have your e-mail or can message you on FB. Love you to hear the music.
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check your Fb messaging for the printed music of the carols. I could n to remember if you could read music. Working on getting the Midi files for you.
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It came through. i can read music well enough to hum or sing it but If my printer was working I could print it out and play the notes on the piano.
Beth
Comment from Yardier
Very nice piece, right to the point. I had no problems getting the midi to play.
Carol trivia: Did you know O Holy Night was originally a poem?
on Christmas Eve 1906, Reginald Fessenden-a 33-year-old university professor and former chief chemist for Thomas Edison-did something long thought impossible. Using a new type of generator, Fessenden spoke into a microphone and, for the first time in history, a man's voice was broadcast over the airwaves: "And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed," he began in a clear, strong voice, hoping he was reaching across the distances he supposed he would.
Shocked radio operators on ships and astonished wireless owners at newspapers were amazed as their normal, coded impulses, heard over tiny speakers, were interrupted by a professor reading the Christmas story. To those who caught this broadcast, it must have seemed like a miracle to hear a voice somehow transmitted to those far away. Perhaps they may have thought they were hearing the voice of an angel. Fessenden was probably unaware of the sensation he was causing on ships and in offices; he couldn't have known that men and women were rushing to their wireless units to catch this Christmas Eve miracle. After finishing his recitation of the birth of Christ, Fessenden picked up his violin and played "O Holy Night," the first song ever sent through the air via radio waves.
Since "O Holy Night" was first sung at a small Christmas mass in 1847, the song has been sung millions of times in churches in every corner of the world. And since the moment a handful of people first heard it played over the radio, the carol has gone on to become one of the most recorded and played spiritual songs. This incredible work, requested by a forgotten parish priest, written by a poet who would later split from the church, given soaring music by a Jewish composer, and brought to Americans to serve as much as a tool to spotlight the sinful nature of slavery as tell the story of the birth of a Savior has become one of the most beautiful, inspired pieces of music ever created. The Lord can work in amazing ways to his Word to proclaim.
(Information gleaned from Stories Behind the Best-Loved Songs of Christmas" Zondervan)
reply by the author on 23-Dec-2021
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Very nice piece, right to the point. I had no problems getting the midi to play.
Carol trivia: Did you know O Holy Night was originally a poem?
on Christmas Eve 1906, Reginald Fessenden-a 33-year-old university professor and former chief chemist for Thomas Edison-did something long thought impossible. Using a new type of generator, Fessenden spoke into a microphone and, for the first time in history, a man's voice was broadcast over the airwaves: "And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed," he began in a clear, strong voice, hoping he was reaching across the distances he supposed he would.
Shocked radio operators on ships and astonished wireless owners at newspapers were amazed as their normal, coded impulses, heard over tiny speakers, were interrupted by a professor reading the Christmas story. To those who caught this broadcast, it must have seemed like a miracle to hear a voice somehow transmitted to those far away. Perhaps they may have thought they were hearing the voice of an angel. Fessenden was probably unaware of the sensation he was causing on ships and in offices; he couldn't have known that men and women were rushing to their wireless units to catch this Christmas Eve miracle. After finishing his recitation of the birth of Christ, Fessenden picked up his violin and played "O Holy Night," the first song ever sent through the air via radio waves.
Since "O Holy Night" was first sung at a small Christmas mass in 1847, the song has been sung millions of times in churches in every corner of the world. And since the moment a handful of people first heard it played over the radio, the carol has gone on to become one of the most recorded and played spiritual songs. This incredible work, requested by a forgotten parish priest, written by a poet who would later split from the church, given soaring music by a Jewish composer, and brought to Americans to serve as much as a tool to spotlight the sinful nature of slavery as tell the story of the birth of a Savior has become one of the most beautiful, inspired pieces of music ever created. The Lord can work in amazing ways to his Word to proclaim.
(Information gleaned from Stories Behind the Best-Loved Songs of Christmas" Zondervan)
Comment Written 23-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 23-Dec-2021
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Thankyou so much dear Bro in the Lord I am guessing for the great info. O Holy Night was a favourite of a late former pastor I used to play it for him to sing each Christmas. Now with the Lord over a year. Will add you to my fans list nice to meet you.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us. I can tell it was definitely inspired. I am not at all happy with the way Christmas has been ripped apart. It seems society has forgotten the true meaning of Christmas. Good luck with the contest. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!
reply by the author on 23-Dec-2021
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Thank you for sharing this contest entry with us. I can tell it was definitely inspired. I am not at all happy with the way Christmas has been ripped apart. It seems society has forgotten the true meaning of Christmas. Good luck with the contest. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!
Comment Written 23-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 23-Dec-2021
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Barbara the contest is way long gone, Sis. Hope you heard the music.It is in MP3 I thought? Let me know can send MP3 of tune if you like e-mail me sankey48@yahoo.com.au
Comment from Rosemary Everson1
Your lyrics for the song are very well written. I wish you good luck in making the song known or published; song writing is a very unique God-given talent.
reply by the author on 23-Dec-2021
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Your lyrics for the song are very well written. I wish you good luck in making the song known or published; song writing is a very unique God-given talent.
Comment Written 23-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 23-Dec-2021
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Thanks Rosemary I hope you heard the music. I thought I converted them all to MP3 as Midi only works on PC? It is in MP3 I thought? Let me know can send MP3 of tune if you like e-mail me sankey48@yahoo.com.au
Comment from Teri7
This is a beautifully written song about the One that should be getting all the honor and glory every day but especially on Christmas! You used very good wording and great imagery. May God bless you and your wife! Merry Christmas! Teri
reply by the author on 24-Dec-2017
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This is a beautifully written song about the One that should be getting all the honor and glory every day but especially on Christmas! You used very good wording and great imagery. May God bless you and your wife! Merry Christmas! Teri
Comment Written 24-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 24-Dec-2017
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Thanks Sis as you will have read this one was composed early in the 2000's unlike all the others written in the mid 70's.
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Hi Again Sis I corrected the MP3 files for the music throughout the book if you wanna listen if you missed them before. Click on the second Link in each chapter.