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I was takin' a trip on a plane the other day Just wishing that I could get out. When the man next to me saw the book in my hand And asked me what it was about. So I settled back in my seat- "A best seller, " I said. "A history, a mystery in one." And then I opened up the book and began to read From Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. He was born of a virgin one holy night In the little town of Bethlehem. Angels gathered round him underneath the stars Singing praises to the great I Am. He walked on the water, healed the lame and made the blind to see again. And for the first time here on earth we learned that God could be a friend. And though he never ever did a single thing wrong The angry crowd chose him. And then he walked down the road And died on the cross and that was the end of the beginning. "That's not a new book that's a bible, " he said, "and I've heard it all before. I've tried religion- its shame and guilt and I don't need it anymore. It's superstition, made up tales and just to help the weak to survive." "Let me read it again, " I said, "listen closely, 'cause this is gonna change your life. He was born of a virgin one holy night In the little town of Bethlehem. Angels gathered round him underneath the stars Singing praises to the great I Am. He walked on the water, healed the lame and made the blind to see again. And for the first time here on earth we learned that God could be a friend. And though he never ever did a single thing wrong The angry crowd chose him. And then he walked down the road And died on the cross and that was the end of the beginning. "The end of the beginning, " he said with a smile. "What more could there be? He's dead. You said they hung him, put nails in His hands And a crown of thorns on His head." I said, "I'll read it again but this time there's more, And I believe that this is true. His death wasn't the end, the beginning of life That's completed in you. Don't you see he did all this for you!" He was born of a virgin one holy night In the little town of Bethlehem All the angles singing praises to the great I am He walked on the water, healed the lame, And made the blind to see (And for the first time here on earth) Did you know that God could be a friend. Tho He never ever did a single thing wrong, He was the one the crowd chose. Then he walked and he died but Three days later Three days later Three days later He rose! Three days later he rose! You see he came, he lived, and he died. But that was the end of the beginning. Source: LyricFind Songwriters: David Phelps
I watch this song every Christmas!! I call it now my song as I listen to it at least 10 times on my birthday as well. James sang it with such happiness and such joy that it becomes contagious and you realize just how happy you are in THE LORD! Can we hear any other songs with James Phillips soon please?
I was takin a trip on a plane the other day Just wishing that I could get out When the man next to me saw the book in my hand And asked me what it was about So I settled back in my seat "A best seller, " I said "A history, a mystery in one." And then I opened up the book and began to read From Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John He was born of a virgin one holy night In the little town of Bethlehem Angels gathered round him underneath the stars Singing praises to the great I Am He walked on the water, healed the lame and made the blind to see again And for the first time here on earth we learned that God could be a friend And though he never ever did a single thing wrong The angry crowd chose him. And then he walked down the road And died on the cross and that was the end of the beginning "Thats not a new book thats a bible, " he said, "and I've heard it all before I've tried religion- its shame and guilt and I dont need it anymore It's superstition, made up tales and just to help the weak to survive." "Let me read it again, " I said, "listen closely, cuz this is gonna change your life He was born of a virgin one holy night In the little town of Bethlehem Angels gathered round him underneath the stars Singing praises to the great I Am He walked on the water, healed the lame and made the blind to see again And for the first time here on earth we learned that God could be a friend And though he never ever did a single thing wrong The angry crowd chose him. And then he walked down the road And died on the cross and that was the end of the beginning "The end of the beginning, " he said with a smile "What more could there be? He's dead You said they hung him, put nails in His hands And a crown of thorns on His head." I said, "I'll read it again but this time there's more And I believe that this is true His death wasn't the end, the beginning of life That's completed in you Don't you see he did all this for you!" He was born of a virgin one holy night In the little town of Bethlehem All the angles singing praises to the great I AM He walked on the water, healed the lame And made the blind to see (And for the first time here on earth) Did you know that God could be a friend Tho He never ever did a single thing wrong He was the one the crowd chose Then he walked and he died but Three days later, he rose Three days later he rose You see he came, he lived, and he died But that was the end of the beginning.
Lyrics to End Of The Beginning Words & music by David Phelps I was taking a trip on a plane the other day, just wishin' that I could get out. When the man next to me saw the book in my hand and asked me what it was about. So I settled back in my seat. "A best-seller," I said, "a hist'ry and a myst'ry in one." Then I opened up the book and began to read from Matthew, Mark, Luke and John... He was born of a virgin one holy night in the little town of Bethlehem. Angels gathered 'round Him underneath the star singing praises to the great I AM. He walked on the water, healed The lame, and made the blind to see again. And for the first time here on earth we learned that God could be a friend. And though He never, ever did a single thing wrong, the angry crowd chose Him. And then He walked down the road and died on the cross and that was the end...of the beginning." "That's not a new book, that's a Bible," he said, "And I've heard it all before. I've tried religion, it's shame and guilt, and I don't need it anymore. It's superstition, made-up tales, just to help the weak to survive." "Let me read it again," I said, "But listen closely. This is gonna change your life." "He was born of a virgin one holy night in the little town of Bethlehem. Angels gathered 'round Him underneath the star singing praises to the great I AM. He walked on the water, healed the lame, and made the blind to see again. And for the first time here on earth we learned that God could be a friend. And though He never, ever did a single thing wrong, the angry crowd chose Him. And then He walked down the road and died on the cross and that was the end...of the beginning." "The end of the beginning?" he said with a smile. "What more could there be? He's dead. You said they hung Him, put nails in His hands and a crown of thorns on His head." I said, "I'll read it again, but this time there's more. And I believe that this is true: His death wasn't the end but the beginning of life that's completed in you. Don't you see, He did all this for you..." "He was born of a virgin one holy night in the little town of Bethlehem. All the angels singing praises to the great I AM. He walked on the water, healed the lame, and made the blind to see. And for the first time here on earth, did you know that God could be a friend? And though He never, ever did a single thing wrong, He was the one the crowd chose. And then He walked and He died, but three days later, three days later, three days later... He rose! Three days later He rose! You see, He came, He lived, and He died, but that was the end of the beginning
I love this song It reminds me of where I was born and I
love GCC😘
I was takin' a trip on a plane the other day
Just wishing that I could get out.
When the man next to me saw the book in my hand
And asked me what it was about.
So I settled back in my seat-
"A best seller, " I said.
"A history, a mystery in one."
And then I opened up the book and began to read
From Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
He was born of a virgin one holy night
In the little town of Bethlehem.
Angels gathered round him underneath the stars
Singing praises to the great I Am.
He walked on the water, healed the lame and made the blind to see again.
And for the first time here on earth we learned that God could be a friend.
And though he never ever did a single thing wrong
The angry crowd chose him. And then he walked down the road
And died on the cross and that was the end of the beginning.
"That's not a new book that's a bible, " he said, "and I've heard it all before.
I've tried religion- its shame and guilt and I don't need it anymore.
It's superstition, made up tales and just to help the weak to survive."
"Let me read it again, " I said, "listen closely, 'cause this is gonna change your life.
He was born of a virgin one holy night
In the little town of Bethlehem.
Angels gathered round him underneath the stars
Singing praises to the great I Am.
He walked on the water, healed the lame and made the blind to see again.
And for the first time here on earth we learned that God could be a friend.
And though he never ever did a single thing wrong
The angry crowd chose him. And then he walked down the road
And died on the cross and that was the end of the beginning.
"The end of the beginning, " he said with a smile.
"What more could there be? He's dead.
You said they hung him, put nails in His hands
And a crown of thorns on His head."
I said, "I'll read it again but this time there's more,
And I believe that this is true.
His death wasn't the end, the beginning of life
That's completed in you.
Don't you see he did all this for you!"
He was born of a virgin one holy night
In the little town of Bethlehem
All the angles singing praises to the great I am
He walked on the water, healed the lame,
And made the blind to see
(And for the first time here on earth)
Did you know that God could be a friend.
Tho He never ever did a single thing wrong,
He was the one the crowd chose.
Then he walked and he died but
Three days later
Three days later
Three days later
He rose!
Three days later he rose!
You see he came, he lived, and he died.
But that was the end of the beginning.
Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: David Phelps
Masterpiece
Love this song!
The GCC Christmas concert is amazing every year, but I really miss hearing James sing this beautiful song
Wowwwwww
This man of God sang this song with all his heart and soul. Still watch in March 2021.
I watch this song every Christmas!! I call it now my song as I listen to it at least 10 times on my birthday as well. James sang it with such happiness and such joy that it becomes contagious and you realize just how happy you are in THE LORD!
Can we hear any other songs with James Phillips soon please?
I was takin a trip on a plane the other day
Just wishing that I could get out
When the man next to me saw the book in my hand
And asked me what it was about
So I settled back in my seat
"A best seller, " I said
"A history, a mystery in one."
And then I opened up the book and began to read
From Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
He was born of a virgin one holy night
In the little town of Bethlehem
Angels gathered round him underneath the stars
Singing praises to the great I Am
He walked on the water, healed the lame and made the blind to see again
And for the first time here on earth we learned that God could be a friend
And though he never ever did a single thing wrong
The angry crowd chose him. And then he walked down the road
And died on the cross and that was the end of the beginning
"Thats not a new book thats a bible, " he said, "and I've heard it all before
I've tried religion- its shame and guilt and I dont need it anymore
It's superstition, made up tales and just to help the weak to survive."
"Let me read it again, " I said, "listen closely, cuz this is gonna change your life
He was born of a virgin one holy night
In the little town of Bethlehem
Angels gathered round him underneath the stars
Singing praises to the great I Am
He walked on the water, healed the lame and made the blind to see again
And for the first time here on earth we learned that God could be a friend
And though he never ever did a single thing wrong
The angry crowd chose him. And then he walked down the road
And died on the cross and that was the end of the beginning
"The end of the beginning, " he said with a smile
"What more could there be? He's dead
You said they hung him, put nails in His hands
And a crown of thorns on His head."
I said, "I'll read it again but this time there's more
And I believe that this is true
His death wasn't the end, the beginning of life
That's completed in you
Don't you see he did all this for you!"
He was born of a virgin one holy night
In the little town of Bethlehem
All the angles singing praises to the great I AM
He walked on the water, healed the lame
And made the blind to see
(And for the first time here on earth)
Did you know that God could be a friend
Tho He never ever did a single thing wrong
He was the one the crowd chose
Then he walked and he died but
Three days later, he rose
Three days later he rose
You see he came, he lived, and he died
But that was the end of the beginning.
I never get tired of this amazing message and performance. Share with all family and friends. Godbless all and I pray for peace.
TRUTH sung beautifully!
Amazing song!!
Thanks for uploading it!
It's a difficult song but this young man did a good job!
I feel like I'm in a theatre while listening to it. Great song talking about Jesus!
Wow . This version of the song is so amazing just as David's.
Happy to have come across this🥰
Such a powerfully performed song with a great message! Thanks, brother!
I was there I was 8 years old at the time 😭
I loved singing this for church! This is a beautiful version!
soo underrated🙌
Breathtaking!! Wow
I miss hearing you James at Grace Church 😥
Thanks Rebecca! I do miss singing with you guys!
watching from kuwait. been working here for 12 yrs.
James, beautiful concert, please say hi to father Paul. Sergio Vilaseca from Argentina
I consider myself lucky for listening to this live!
lolo mo
Praise God
Beautiful!
Beautiful signing brother . May God bless you
This is awesome.
Garret Garlinger thanks man! It was a super fun song to sing, and I’m glad you liked it!!
@@phillippsjp This iS not just a song, this a powerfull message.
I have seen this live, your energy is unbelievable.
Thank you! Such a fun song to sing!!!
it was my favourite version bro. i know David is amazing. but u are great!
frank 32115 thanks mate!
How the song!
Beautiful songs
Though I expected to see the high notes of phelps
BRO ALLAN N KICHE nobody sings it as well as David 😂
mariana fappi, olhe que lindo
I sure miss hearing you sing at GCC! Will you ever return?
Aw thanks Constance! I have no idea what the Lord has for the future, but I won't rule it out haha
Johnny Mac's church?
sub titles please 🙏 so that i can sing along with the video.😊
Lyrics to End Of The Beginning
Words & music by David Phelps
I was taking a trip on a plane the other day, just wishin' that I could get out.
When the man next to me saw the book in my hand and asked me what it was about.
So I settled back in my seat. "A best-seller," I said, "a hist'ry and a myst'ry in one."
Then I opened up the book and began to read from Matthew, Mark, Luke and John...
He was born of a virgin one holy night in the little town of Bethlehem.
Angels gathered 'round Him underneath the star singing praises to the great I AM.
He walked on the water, healed The lame, and made the blind to see again.
And for the first time here on earth we learned that God could be a friend.
And though He never, ever did a single thing wrong, the angry crowd chose Him.
And then He walked down the road and died on the cross and
that was the end...of the beginning."
"That's not a new book, that's a Bible," he said, "And I've heard it all before.
I've tried religion, it's shame and guilt, and I don't need it anymore.
It's superstition, made-up tales, just to help the weak to survive."
"Let me read it again," I said, "But listen closely. This is gonna change your life."
"He was born of a virgin one holy night in the little town of Bethlehem.
Angels gathered 'round Him underneath the star singing praises to the great I AM.
He walked on the water, healed the lame, and made the blind to see again.
And for the first time here on earth we learned that God could be a friend.
And though He never, ever did a single thing wrong, the angry crowd chose Him. And then He walked down the road and died on the cross and that was the end...of the beginning."
"The end of the beginning?" he said with a smile. "What more
could there be? He's dead. You said they hung Him, put nails in
His hands and a crown of thorns on His head." I said, "I'll read it
again, but this time there's more.
And I believe that this is true: His death wasn't the end but the beginning of life that's completed in you.
Don't you see, He did all this for you..."
"He was born of a virgin one holy night in the little town of
Bethlehem. All the angels singing praises to the great I AM.
He walked on the water, healed the lame, and made the blind to see.
And for the first time here on earth, did you know that God could be a friend?
And though He never, ever did a single thing wrong, He was the one the crowd chose.
And then He walked and He died, but three days later, three days later, three days later...
He rose! Three days later He rose!
You see, He came, He lived, and He died, but that was the end of the beginning
@@gemmag16 thank u😘
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If you are a Christian, then I am ashamed to be one. How would you like someone to compare you to someone else and give you a big fat zero?
Beautiful!