Ep-5 | Thalamurakalude Sangeetham [LIVE] | E. I.Jacob | C.T Mathai | Vettamala Philipose
LightHouse Records
[{'start': '13.730', 'end': '17.728', 'text': 'In this program called Hymns of Generations the songs being sung are Christian songs that have touched the Christian world. These are songs that, even today, remain unfaded in history and stay in our hearts. E. I. Jacob whose was a writer, who translated many English songs into Malayalam. All of these songs inspire us to worship, to draw closer to God reminding us of the greatness and fragrance of Christ. One such song is: “Nathha Nin naamam ethrayo, shreshtam mahonnatham.”  “Lord, how excellent and magnificant is Your name!”  Naatha nin naamam ethrayo Shreshtam mahonnatham Saurabhyam thoogum thailam pol Ramyam manoharam Ninne’yultthaaril orkkayen Ullathu kauthukam Dhanyamen kankal kaanukil Nin thru-mukhaambujam Nin aathama saannidhyam thulom Aashvaasa kethukam Drishya samsargam vishramam Maamaka vaanjachitham When he wrote about God’s mercy, he wrote a line like this: Daivasuthan pashualayil naranayi “The Son of God was born as man in a manger. Avatharichathu verum kadayo? Was His incarnation just a story?”  Bhuvanamonake chamachavanoru cheru bhavanaum labichathillenno The one who created the entire world did not get a place to rest. Though God came to earth as a King, Lord Jesus had no place to be born, nor did He even have clothes to wear He was despised and became worthless To die, He had to come as someone insignificant. For a person who came to die, why did He need a house?  Why did He need silk mattress? The silk thread comes from a silk worm. The God who created the silk worm, when He came as a man, did not have good clothes, no proper place to stay in and no money in His hand. For example, he depended on others for money The Son of God who came to earth as a poor man, this song is about the greatness of His mercy. This song will be rendered by two brothers, Brother Sam Jacob and Brother Leslie. Daiva karunayin dhana mahathmyam Naaval varnyamo? (2) Daiva karunayin dhana mahathmyam Daiva suthan pashu shalayil Naranayi avatharichathu verum kadayo? (2) Bhuvanam onnake chamachavan oru Cheru bhavanavum labhichathillenno? (2) Daiva karunayin dhana mahathmyam Naaval varnyamo?  Daiva karunayin dhana mahathmyam Titanic was known as the unsinkable ship. On its maiden voyage, it collided with an iceberg destroying and splitting the mighty ship in two Perhaps, this incident was the first strike on man’s arrogance and pride The captain received information that a huge iceberg was drifting towards them — but he ignored it Often, when we hear the Gospel, this is how we hear it but still ignore it They heard that an iceberg was coming straight into their journey, their ship’s path But the captain ignored it The iceberg struck the ship, and it took some time to break and sink down At that time, some believers, all of them, joined hands on the deck and sang the hymn “Nearer, My God, to Thee” Inspired by that idea, in the same tune, Jacob Sir has written a song: “Nin Sannidhi Mathi, Haaa Yeshuve”  Your Presence is Enough, O Jesus The second stanza of it goes like this: Bhoomi ilakilum  Even if the earth quakes, maa samudram koikkilum  even if the mighty ocean rages, Bhayam illenikku I have no fear How beautiful, such firm faith! Even amid the roaring waves, above a sinking ship, faith stands higher still That is the faith in Jesus Christ. Therefore, let us say “Nin sannidhi mathi haaa Yeshuve”  “Your presence is enough, Jesus” “Nin prasadam mathi ie ennikke”  “Your delight is enough for me.” In 1893, at Idayaranmula, was born CT Mathai the devout poet who wrote the song we just sang. He was a disciple of KV Simon sir. Even though he wrote many songs, this one song has stayed in people’s hearts. Even today, people continue to sing it. Therefore, we chose only this song. The next song we are going to sing was written by evangelist Vettamala Philipose. He was born in 1900. In 1985, he departed from this world. Once, during a public gathering,  someone mocked the color of his skin. It is said that he wrote the following song in response to that mocking “En priya rakshakan neethiyin suryanai thejassil velippedume” “My beloved Savior, the Sun of Righteousness, will appear in splendor.” He is saying that when the sun of righteousness rises, in His radiance we will bask and my dark color will change, Thus, the song is also a response to the one who mocked his skin color. When the Lord comes, all of us will be radiant; we will become like Him. When we shall see him, we shall be like Him. That is the theme of this song. Let us listen to this song It is about God seating us together with Him. That’s how close it is. It is a verse that attracted me from the Bible. In Revelation 21, it says: “..God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.” For someone to wipe away our tears, how close must they be? You cannot wipe with your hand the tears of someone who is a kilometer away or even 50 meters away. You have to be that close — Much closer than we imagine. God is with us, seated together with us. God is even closer to us than we think. What a hope that is! This is the hope we celebrate. This is our faith declaration. Let’s sing another song for Him. “Vishudhiye thikachu naam orungi nilkka-“ “Purifying holiness, we stand prepared.” Let’s sing this song with great enthusiasm and joy. Let’s sing it together. To all those listening to “Hymns of Generations,” this is what we want to say: The coming of the Lord is at hand. Let us prepare for His coming. Let us be spiritually renewed to receive Him.'}]