Gospel Changes - John Denver

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16 жыл бұрын

I believe that John Denver had some divine inspiration when he recorded this song.
By the way, this song was composed by J.Williams.
GOSPEL CHANGES Lyrics
The Prodigal Son, he'd been away a while,
he was working his way back home now over many a ragged mile.
When he finally crossed the river and his father saw him near,
there was a joyful sound, for all the world to hear.
I listened to what the Good Book said and it made good sense to me,
talking about reaping what you're sowing, people trying to be free.
Now we've got new names and faces, this time around,
Gospel changes, Lord, still going down.
Jesus, He did not doubt His gifts, though He knew that He had not long to live.
He took care of the business of teaching us how to fly,
then He bowed His head and laid down to die.
Jerusalem I see you standing high,
but if you lose your salvation, there'll be no tears left to cry.
Now some men worship a Golden Calf while others are bought and sold,
and if we live like that, brother we'll pay the toll.

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@rodwilliam3890 3 жыл бұрын

If everyone in the world sat and listened to john Denver mabe the world would be a better place

@bike325 12 жыл бұрын

I was in the today, and one of johns songs were playing. It gave me goose bumps. Miss him so much. There has never been, nor ever will be anyone like him again. He was such a gentle soul. Thank goodness for KZfaq, which helps us remember those gentle times.

@SEAL341 7 жыл бұрын

I'm not religious in any way, but I dearly love this song. John Denver was an inspirational guy.

@theresabradley3113 7 жыл бұрын

Listening to John Denver'S music when I was a teenager and young adult, literally saved my life. She abuse at home had gotten so unbearable that I had attempted suicide. It was a failure and as I lay there in the hospital bed listening to a radio a nurse was kind enough to bring me, I heard Country Roads. it " took me away " and as I listened, I felt I was there in the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Shenandoah River. To this day. when I'm feeling sad or depressed, I listen to John's music and I feel better. I thank the Lord for giving us this precious man and his music.

@eddiebarnett2217 5 жыл бұрын

Theresa Bradley wow great story.. myself I was picked on and bullied by a crazy, I mean crazy kid that just tormented me to no end. I heard county roads and I can remember turning up that little radio in the kitchen as loud as it would go, waiting for the song to play.. I couldn't tell my John Wayne type farther that I was being picked on and bullied because I was just to afraid that he would get mad and be hurt that his only son was a coward. I thought about suicide but I got to see John Denver in person just behind the front row right in front of him. It's a long story but the only empty seat in the house was the seat beside me.. I couldn't get a date and I had gotten the ticket by a mirical when this couple had to council.. John saw the seat beside me was empty and he kept looking at me smiling and I was terrified he was going to say something! When he went to do thank God I'm a country boy, he looked at me, winked and said clap your hands! That place went wild and that whole night I had a wonderful time and I never once thought about that bully. A year later I walked into my school and I had grown from 5ft 7inches to 6ft 4inches with my boots on! I could see the fear in that smartass bullies eyes! I could have made his life a living hell, but I just went on my way saying there is a God! And thank him I'm a country boy! True story.. I. Became a pilot because of John Denver. One October night me and my 8yr old son was heading home from a day of flying when I got the news. We was flying a thousand miles from each other but I was in the air when Johns plane went down.. I cried.. I saw John twice in my life but nothing comes close to that life changing concert I saw as a 15yr old in east Tennessee one November night..

@johnboehmer6683 4 жыл бұрын

@@eddiebarnett2217 , wow! Teresa's story was truly powerful and moving, I had no idea it was going to be topped two seconds later when I read yours... John Denver's music, and the man himself truly were remarkable. I have no story to compare to yours and hers, but the Bible calls us to think about wholesome, good and clean things. This is such a wicked, nasty world, as is my own sin nature, sometimes that's a challenge for me. One of my go-to pure thoughts though are John Denver songs, which are synonymous to me with the beauty of nature, one of my other first thoughts as I try to replace a negative thought with a Godly one.

@odettehokemeir4425 2 жыл бұрын

Go bless

@edwardroxas4313 Жыл бұрын

Your never alone !

@odettehokemeir4425 Жыл бұрын

@@eddiebarnett2217John helped a lot of people. His music certainly helped me many times when I was down and lifted me back up again!

@rodwilliam3890 3 жыл бұрын

I have just become a Christian at 65 and that song by john put tears in my eyes.

@tomrowlandhill 4 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard brother. So much rejoicing in heaven for your salvation. God bless you.

@kennymoore2951 20 күн бұрын

You're not 65. You're about 3 years old . Welcome to the kingdom of our great Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ

@gloriaertel2463 4 жыл бұрын

John Denver's song/voice..so calming/soothing...…..Missing you every day....God Bless You...RIP

@tkeforever4809 6 жыл бұрын

Lord, do we ever need John’s music now!

@gloriaertel2463 5 жыл бұрын

amen...

@gloriaertel2463 4 жыл бұрын

amen...….

@gloriaertel2463 4 жыл бұрын

amen....

@teresasugden466 3 жыл бұрын

Still needed! Our nation is under attack with corruption

@RULQQKN1959 16 жыл бұрын

Many of John Denver's songs are very spiritual and inspirational....not tied to any one faith, but just a love of the one spirit greater than all of us. Your video was awesome and really captured the essence of the lyrics. Very nicely done!

@judithgardner3092 8 жыл бұрын

This is one song John Denver recorded that I had never heard it's an inspirational recording. I had a lot of John Denver music in my day he was such a gifted musician!

@CornishCockney 7 жыл бұрын

We so often hear his "pop" songs but he was a gifted songwriter and performer and much under-rated.

@volvobilbe 11 жыл бұрын

That's why we all need forgiveness. And that is the Good News. I don't know how, but I believe God not only forgives Us, but rectifies the harm we did, when we, with praise & thankfulness (not fear) accept the gift of grace. When we make God's will the focus of our life. When the Golden Rule motivates our actions. Having said that, I confess I still struggle with this too. We have to listen to God's voice. I sometimes listen to my fears, y'know?

@edwardconrad489 10 жыл бұрын

NEVER HEARD THIS ONE BEFORE, ITS GREAT...AMEN...

@kimberlylongman8299 10 жыл бұрын

I love this song. It really makes a lot of sense

@unwinr 10 жыл бұрын

I love how I feel when I hear John Denver/s voice x

@kimberlylongman8299 11 жыл бұрын

Love this song RIP John Denver.

@dmasuo 15 жыл бұрын

All Christians, as well as all people, struggle with their faith at times. Only John Denver and God know his reward. He lived very much like a Christian in so many ways. Can the same be said for all of us?

@windsong1a 7 жыл бұрын

I remember in one of his songs there was a line about... "finding Jesus on your own".,,, Acutally, it was written by someone other than John.

@JustBeKind1 9 жыл бұрын

Played the heck out of this song on my record album "many moons" ago. One of my favorite singers. R.I.P. John

@paulaashley361 9 жыл бұрын

a beautiful man a beautiful voice a beautiful song sung with such feeling as all John's songs are straight from the heart , John sings as if it is just for me his voice is so captivating and mesmerising and this song made me cry as most of John's songs do as I cannot believe such a good ,wonderful man is no longer here to love and be with but I can listen and watch him on here I will love you always and for ever you are in my prayers every night god bless you , you are the love of my life perfect in every way see you with the angels darling love Paula xxx

@domido3768 8 жыл бұрын

+Paula Ashley RIP John et continue à nous donner ton message d ' amour et de paix . TU ES A TOUT JAMAIS DANS NOS COEURS...............FOREVER.......I MISS YOU.

@donnadees7031 3 жыл бұрын

tugs at my heartstrings to hear Denver

@joemoonblue 13 жыл бұрын

But if you lose your salvation There'll be no tears left to cry Now some men worship a golden calf While others are bought and sold And if we live like that, Brother we pay the toll

@TTTrixie 10 жыл бұрын

They need more than a thumbs-up LIKE. We should have a "LOVE" option with a thumps up ~ then I'd select that.

@ghoststarstalk 12 жыл бұрын

This is a beautiful, inspirational song........ no one but John Denver could do it better. This says it all. And such a simple things Jesus asked of us, "Love one another".....and yet people on this website will argue as foolish humans do about theology.

@gloriaertel2463 5 жыл бұрын

amen...….

@joekirk921 2 жыл бұрын

And that's why the 70s were so great

@JacquelineDowe 10 жыл бұрын

God bless John Denver's soul, Gospel Changes all still going down......

@JacquelineDowe 10 жыл бұрын

***** Thank you very much . His music inspired me to learn the guitar.

@rubythesheep2 9 жыл бұрын

Jacqueline Dowe He inspired me to start writing songs :)

@johndenver841 5 жыл бұрын

Jacqueline Dowe , i like this song

@gloriaertel2463 4 жыл бұрын

smile

@corneliamcnaughton9513 3 жыл бұрын

👍♥️♥️♥️

@doughboy6050 5 жыл бұрын

great man and music too

@gerryyuk 10 жыл бұрын

Well bless me!!!! I thought I had every piece of the awesome John, but this is new to me & is now stored away. Wonderful song, well done John Williams, wonderfully sung wonderful singer. We all miss the great man........

@georgecurtis1050 8 жыл бұрын

John williams

@gloriaertel2463 4 жыл бұрын

Amen.....

@peace4theplanet 15 жыл бұрын

This is beautiful imagery accompanying one of my favorite JD songs!

@carolynnaayem6251 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful song. I love all of John's songs!

@BlueiiiedLady 15 жыл бұрын

Glad I found you. I had never heard this song before. JD sings it like an angel...so beautiful, great video. Beth, you are right....only a believer could sing like that. He was a very spiritual man. Who are we to judge his life. Miss you JD.

@odettehokemeir4425 2 жыл бұрын

Amen

@suehummel6993 4 жыл бұрын

I cried😢 at this song,been a long time in hearing this ...brings my soul to a higher level of . Serenity.. With the LORD..about changes in our DIFFERENT belief of the LORD🙏🙏🙏.🙏🙏🙏💝💖🌹🌹🤗🎇🌈

@MrDanielwilliam 8 жыл бұрын

God bless you John Denver, I never new you made such beautiful Christmas music also.

@MariaGomez-fc8el 3 жыл бұрын

I hope dear John is in Heaven. Something tells me he is.

@brianmouland209 5 жыл бұрын

The background vocals by Fat City are heavenly

@georgecurtis1050 8 жыл бұрын

Perfect song to a end perfect day on.

@jenwill9011 4 жыл бұрын

Amen

@simbatj 11 жыл бұрын

I play this one in church about every three years. It is powerful.I hope he believed what he he sang.

@lorettaschaefer6652 3 жыл бұрын

I don't think he did or sang anything he didn't believe

@anthonymogaka1545 10 жыл бұрын

Beautiful...leaves you with a certain calmness.

@JeffSchreiber99 5 жыл бұрын

At a certain time in my younger life I was a friend of the song’s composer John Williams, his wife Janice, and their beautiful son Eli. We were deeply intrenched in discovering out higher selves. I loved many of his songs and just listened to this one for the first time in many years. Made me cry

@matthewwilliams603 2 жыл бұрын

John Williams is still alive and well, Jeff! I'm his younger son, Matthew. I'll share your comment with him, perhaps you can connect.

@nuskinsuereed 7 жыл бұрын

Amazing

@rafaelbezerra7006 7 жыл бұрын

Desde criança que escuto John Denver. inesquecível!

@Monster_Mover_Stocks 10 жыл бұрын

Wow...never heard this one before. I like it!

@johnboehmer6683 4 жыл бұрын

Dag, John Denver can even appeal to evil clowns! He really WAS good! 😁

@steveflickinger3199 8 жыл бұрын

He's truly free now.

@doreenbeisel9664 12 жыл бұрын

Beautiful sentiment 100% agree

@jenwill9011 4 жыл бұрын

Amen, John Denver is blessed by god

@Soundman103 11 жыл бұрын

Loved it, Got the tab book and I'm learning to play it.

@jehovahuponyou 11 жыл бұрын

COOL!

@cruxton31 14 жыл бұрын

jayhop I agree with you,we allneedto hear the box again

@tauntaungirl6520 3 жыл бұрын

Dang! John Denver Sunday School class..........

@rubythesheep2 9 жыл бұрын

I have the music for this in a book of John Denver's songs :) Lovely tune!

@lorettaschaefer6652 3 жыл бұрын

could you share which one it is is Thank You

@odettehokemeir4425 2 жыл бұрын

So beautiful

@26sherrybaby 13 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this amazing song and video!! Blessed me so today :-)

@carlozanzi9974 11 жыл бұрын

grande john!

@gerardofilho2000 6 жыл бұрын

Inspiração pura.

@MarieEbersole 12 жыл бұрын

I think John was referring to the problems the early Hebrew people of the Old Testament went through. They would repeatedly follow other gods, or forget the promises of Yaweh, God would punish them, they would repent and be restored for a while to the process repeated again. He was talking about the old covenant and not the new one made by Jesus sacrifice on the cross.

@ilovemightybite 6 жыл бұрын

This was always one of my favorite songs by John Denver in college, about 45 years ago. I'd forgotten about it until recently, and, at this point in my life, was shocked to hear the out-of-nowhere verse with its harsh proselytization directed at Judaism. Having said that, I honestly don't believe that John Denver was anti-Semitic, so his inclusion of that verse puzzles me. Sadly, he's the only one who could have explained it.

@johnboehmer6683 4 жыл бұрын

Hmmm... you know he didn't write it, right? Then, to pull a full verse out of it would really shorten and already short song. Maybe you can help me though, I'm not sure I understand what you mean by "harsh" or "anti-Semitic". The words of the verse I'm sure your referring to are, Jerusalem I see you standing high But if you lose your salvation They'll be no tears left to cry Some men worship a golden calf While others are bought and sold And if we live like that Brother we pay the toll... I can only attribute this to nonsense..."but if you lose your salvation" obviously suggests that those in Jerusalem, Israelites, have salvation to potentially lose,, so no slam there. "no tears left to cry" to me suggests a good thing, to have no more tears to cry, but that's if you lose your salvation, which is a bad thing... That doesn't make sense to me. But it sure doesn't seem like a slam on Jewish people. I'm not one, so I could clearly be missing something there.

@stevesedberry 2 жыл бұрын

The Old Testament tells the stories that back up the lyrics and then the New Testament adds to the stories. Start by reading Matthew chapter 23 and I believe you will begin to understand. Christ's personal sacrifice was necessary because of the falling away from His Father's teachings. Was/Is YHWH antisemitic? Of course not. Neither was/is Jesus Christ.

@Ryuyongjae 8 жыл бұрын

나무아미타불... 극락왕생하소서.

@ghoststarstalk 12 жыл бұрын

Reap what you sow.......... the Good Book also could be the Koran to different cultures.......yet it all means the same thing. Have an open-mind and it will open your soul.

@Tamarandnetanel 10 жыл бұрын

Tamar&Netanel - Oh Lord - תמר ונתנאל

@TalkAboutLove2 14 жыл бұрын

Romans 4:15; "because law brings wrath. And where there is no law there is no transgression."Gen.3:5; "when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil." Prov.3:31 "Do not envy a violent man or choose any of his ways," Deut.30:19; "I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live"

@josiespringfield4808 4 жыл бұрын

Great song. The golden calf is a female not a male.

@nlimonge 4 жыл бұрын

OMG ... I studied at a Jewish college and watched the movie The 10 Commandments with Charlton Heston a few times and never noticed that the golden calf was a female. Thanks for the clarification. :)

@josiespringfield4808 4 жыл бұрын

@@nlimonge Yes and I found out by reading the Quran. The first book of the Quran is called the Heifer. That is how I found out.