Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - Lutheran Seminary's God Pause "Moved by the Promise" for Sunday, 2 November 2014 - "When the Saints Go Marching In" This Far by Faith 180

Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States - Lutheran Seminary's God Pause "Moved by the Promise" for Sunday, 2 November 2014 - "When the Saints Go Marching In" This Far by Faith 180
Chorus:
Oh, when the saints go marching in,
oh, when the saints go marching in,
O Lord, I want to be in that number
when the saints go marching in.
1. Oh, when the Lord in glory comes,
oh, when the Lord in glory comes,
O Lord, I want to be in that number
when the Lord in glory comes.
Chorus:
Oh, when the saints go marching in,
oh, when the saints go marching in,
O Lord, I want to be in that number
when the saints go marching in.
2. Oh, when the new world is revealed,
oh, when the new world is revealed,
O Lord, I want to be in that number
when the new world is revealed.
Chorus:
Oh, when the saints go marching in,
oh, when the saints go marching in,
O Lord, I want to be in that number
when the saints go marching in.
3. Oh, when they gather round the throne,
oh, when they gather round the throne,
O Lord, I want to be in that number
when they gather round the throne.
Chorus:
Oh, when the saints go marching in,
oh, when the saints go marching in,
O Lord, I want to be in that number
when the saints go marching in.
4. Oh, when they crown him King of kings,
oh, when they crown him King of kings,
O Lord, I want to be in that number
when they crown him King of kings.
Chorus:
Oh, when the saints go marching in,
oh, when the saints go marching in,
O Lord, I want to be in that number
when the saints go marching in.
5. And on that hallelujah day,
and on that hallelujah day,
O Lord, I want to be in that number
on that hallelujah day.
Chorus:
Oh, when the saints go marching in,
oh, when the saints go marching in,
O Lord, I want to be in that number
when the saints go marching in.
One of my favorite All Saints Sunday memories is a jazz mass we celebrated on that Sunday afternoon. We invited Dave Remington and his Jazz band from Rockford College to lead us. Pastor Loren and I wondered how the congregation would respond to a jazz service. Our fears were unfounded, however, as there was standing room only.
The service began with the hymn, "When the Saints Go Marching In." Dave and his trombones and other musicians led a parade through the sanctuary, snaking their way down the several aisles, out into the narthex and over the chancel area. A chorus kept repeating the verses. Soon the children began to follow them with a free style dance. Finally, everyone stood up, and many, both young and old, followed the lead of the children and began their own style of dancing. The trombones were caught up in a new energy. It was a wild and holy time. We felt like we were in the New Orleans Hall in the chambers of Heaven. We were off to a wonderful start that sent worshipers home with a new spring in their step and humming the tunes.
Earlier in the day we had tolled the bells to honor our memories of those in our congregation who had died since the previous year's All Saints Sunday. White roses were given to their families as reminders that we had commended them to our Heavenly Father who had given them new white garments for their new home. The climax of our morning services was the communing together with all the saints, both past and present at the Table of our Lord. It had been a solemn time, and even a few tears were shed.
In contrast to the solemnity of the morning services we cel
Lord Jesus, when the band begins to play, I want to be in that number, when the band begins to play. Amen.
Hub Nelson
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 
Edina, Minn. (Retired) 
Master of Divinity , 1962
"When The Saints Go Marching In"
1. We are trav'ling in the footsteps
Of those who've gone before
But we'll all be reunited (but if we stand reunited)
On a new and sunlit shore (then a new world is in store)
Chorus:
O when the saints go marching in
When the saints go marching in
O Lord I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in
2. And when the sun refuse (begins) to shine
And when the sun refuse (begins) to shine
O Lord I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in
Chorus:
O when the saints go marching in
When the saints go marching in
O Lord I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in
3. When the moon turns red with blood
When the moon turns red with blood
O Lord I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in
Chorus:
O when the saints go marching in
When the saints go marching in
O Lord I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in
4. On that hallelujah day
On that hallelujah day
O Lord I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in
Chorus:
O when the saints go marching in
When the saints go marching in
O Lord I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in
5. O when the trumpet sounds the call
O when the trumpet sounds the call
O Lord I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in
Chorus:
O when the saints go marching in
When the saints go marching in
O Lord I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in
6. Some say this world of trouble
Is the only one we need
But I'm waiting for that morning
When the new world is revealed
Chorus:
O when the saints go marching in
When the saints go marching in
O Lord I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in
7. When the revelation (revolution) comes
When the revelation (revolution) comes
O Lord I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in
Chorus:
O when the saints go marching in
When the saints go marching in
O Lord I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in
8. When the rich go out and work
When the rich go out and work
O Lord I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in
Chorus:
O when the saints go marching in
When the saints go marching in
O Lord I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in
9. When the air is pure and clean
When the air is pure and clean
O Lord I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in
Chorus:
O when the saints go marching in
When the saints go marching in
O Lord I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in
10. When we all have food to eat
When we all have food to eat
O Lord I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in
Chorus:
O when the saints go marching in
When the saints go marching in
O Lord I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in
11. When our leaders learn to cry
When our leaders learn to cry
O Lord I want to be in that number

When the saints go marching in
Chorus:
O when the saints go marching in
When the saints go marching in
O Lord I want to be in that number
When the saints go marching in
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