The story of the ship called "THE TITANIC" which sank with about 1500 great souls of Europe on April 15th 1912, is very common. What is not common however is the fact that the ** TITANIC BAND PLAYED AND ENTERTAINED THE SHIP OCCUPANTS EVEN AS THE SHIP WAS SINKING!** that means they sang to their graves in that cold sea!
In 2013, the violin which was used to play the parting song , was rediscovered and it was sold for 1.9 million pounds! The instrument, which is cracked, water-stained and only has two strings left, is said to have belonged to Wallace Hartley, whose band continued to play the famous hyme "NEARER, MY GOD, TO THEE"
As the ship got filled with water. It was thought the violin had been lost to the sea when Hartley and the rest of his band drowned along with 1,500 others on April 15, 1912. Within minutes of the strinking an iceberg, Hartley was instructed to assemble his musicians to play to maintain calm. They performed on the boat deck while the passengers lined up for the lifeboats. When Hartley's body was discovered, he was found with the violin strapped to his body in his leather bag.
Oh, what a lesson on tenacity, never giving up and holding on till the end. When life seems to be hard on you, can you still sing?
When prayer answers seem to delay and danger looms ahead, can you still lift your voice and sing?
When you are tempted to quit on your goals, will you seek for a short-cut?
Just imagine that the titanic band was playing even in the face of danger and perplexity! They would have allowed depression and fear to swallow them up! David said in psalm 42:3 "My tears have been my meat day and night, while they continually say unto, Where is thy God?" But in verse 5, he proclaimed to the circumstances confronting him: "Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me? hope thou in God: For I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance."
So he determined to praise God and allow a cheerful spirit even when hope seem lost! You must do the same and let the devil know that he will not see your tears nor group you amongst the depressed again! Laugh often and don't compare yourself to everyone around you because you 're Designer's Original! Hear Stanley Jones: "Faith is not merely you holding to God-it is God holding you." An invincible determination can accomplish almost anything and in this lies the great distinction between great men and little men (Thomas Fuller). Close with Lance Armstrong: "Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place. If i quit, however, it lasts forever"
Refuse to weep! Laugh at problems! Don't quit!
1.There is singing up in heaven such as we have never known
Where the angels sing praises of the Lamb upon the throne
There sweet harps are ever tuneful and their voices always clear
Oh, that we might be more like them while we serve the Master here
Refrain
Holy, holy, is what the angels sing
And I expect to help them make the courts of heaven sing
But when I sing redemption’s story, they will fold their wings
For the angels never felt the joys that our salvation brings
2.But I hear another anthem, blending voices clear and strong
“Unto Him who hath redeem’d us and hath bought us” is the song
We have come thro’ tribulations to this land so fair and bright
In the fountain freely flowing he hath made our garment white
Refrain
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I learnt some really great lessons from this.
When you feel like giving up, you are missing out on what God has to offer.
Like the Bible said in Isaiah 41vs 10 "So do not fear, for I am with you, do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
Do not give up on God no matter the situation because he always got your back and he'll always answer when you call.
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He (God) said that we should be still and know that His our God....He will be our God forever..
Through all mountains and storms....that He will prove to us that His our God.
This was well written @joagwu
One of my famous song says "Hold on".
Even in the face of tribulations we just need a little more patience .
Thanks for sharing this
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Yes, we need to hold on.....one more time.
Only those who trust in the lord will always win in all situations. Every body must die but only those who trust in the lord will live forever.
Our concern should always be focussed on the paths of the living God and it should be directed towards doing things for those who don't have.
God has given us power to always preach his word and follow his parts which will lead us to the parts of righteousness.
We should love our self .
We should extend our live to christ because he is always there to save us from all our weakness hr is the alpha and the omega .
Come to him any time you have sinned and fine contrary to his will .
He is always ready to accept you any time
Yes you are right
His hands are wide open.....for all to enter
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When the ship got filled with water. It was thought the violin had been lost to the sea when Hartley and the rest of his band drowned along with 1,500 others on April 15, 1912. Within minutes of the strinking an iceberg, Hartley was instructed to assemble his musicians to play to maintain calm. They performed on the boat deck while the passengers lined up for the lifeboats. When Hartley's body was discovered, he was found with the violin strapped to his body in his leather bag. Oh, what a lesson on tenacity, never giving up and holding on till the end. When life seems to be hard on you, can you still sing? When prayer answers seem to delay and danger looms ahead, can you still lift your voice and sing? When you are tempted to quit on your goals, will you seek for a short-cut?
Just imagine that the titanic band was playing even in the face of danger and perplexity! They would have allowed depression and fear to swallow them up. You must do the same and let the devil know that he will not see your tears nor group you amongst the depressed again! Laugh often and don't compare yourself to everyone around you because you 're Designer's Original! Hear Stanley Jones: "Faith is not merely you holding to God-it is God holding you." An invincible determination can accomplish almost anything and in this lies the great distinction between great men and little men.
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Nice and insightful post, God is too faithful to fail, but it takes someone who has faith to recognize this, wonderful resilience from, to have maintained calm even at the face of danger.
Yes you are right
It's not easy but we ought to learn to have faith and trust our Lord totally
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Very nice post, when Jesus is for us, the devil will never get any open chance to attack us. Thanks for sharing this post, God bless you more.
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I'm so touched by this post.
This story has been a very surprising story for me ever since i watched the movie, don't ever joke with God.
The people that played in the ship even when it was sinking were so committed, they played to their death.
That's how good Christians are supposed to be, you don't give up as a Christian, no matter the struggle, situation, always be happy, be positive and see God doing things for you.
I learnt alot from the Titanic story.
Thanks for sharing with us all, I really appreciate this post of yours.
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Decent and savvy post, God is excessively unwavering, making it impossible to flop, yet it takes somebody who has confidence to perceive this, awesome flexibility from, to have kept up quiet even at the substance of peril.
I appreciate your view
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This is so amazing, I love the way you related the post with popular movie Titanic, this story is touching and so deep, what are you going through, what ever happens in life we must draw near to God, we constantly pray, worship him, because I know he has ears he can use to hear us, we must draw near to God
I always shed tear whenever am meditating on this song.....
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You've succeeded in illustrating well enough the essence of not quitting. Because format my own view, "winners don't quit and quitters don't win"
Thanks you so much for this post. Good illustration and awesome title.
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“Here is a call for the endurance of the saints” (Revelation 14:12).
We all long for rest from the fatigue of living. God placed the desire for rest in our souls, and he promises to fulfill it: “I will satisfy the weary soul, and every languishing soul I will replenish” (Jeremiah 31:25).
So it's normal to be weak!!!
But the Bible also gave us an assured hope of survival, so giving up is not an option.
The Bible says and I quote:
"No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. (1 Corinthians 10:13)."
CHRIST DIDN'T GIVE UP SO I CAN'T GIVE UP
You said it all @prinxeton
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Well written
May their gentle souls rest in perfect peace.
Amen
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Great
Thr song is an inspiring and soul lifting one.I bet you there all died peacefully.But the sinking of that shipwas as a result of pride so we as believers shouldvavoid pride.
Thanks for sharing your view @ellybraimah
Pride goes before a fall....we will learn to avoid it
I am in love with this write-up. Thanks for sharing this thought with us. It is insightful
WINNERS NEVER QUIT, QUITTERS NEVER WIN.
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Hmmmmmmn. The story is fantastic and i must confess i got inspired and motivated through this.
That is where christians always fall short,in times of difficulties we forget that we have a saviour that can save us no matter what the gravity of the situation might be. Thanks for sharing.
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To be a christian is not a trial free.....but God promised us that His not going to allow us pass through trial that is beyond us...In other hand He will provide for us an escape route
this is an awesome write up. indeed life is only what living for if only we can hold on to the end
You are right!
Giving up is never an option
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I am infatuated with this review. Much obliged for offering this idea to us. It is sagacious
May their delicate souls rest in idealize peace.
Amen
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