Genesis
Christian Life Center Mass Choir Lyrics
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and the earth was without form and void
and the darkness was upon the face of the deep
and the spirit of God moved upon the face of the water
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in the beginning God created the heavens and the earth
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and the earth was without form and void
and the spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters
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The lyrics of the song "Genesis" by the Christian Life Center Mass Choir from Hawaii are a direct reference to the opening passage of the Bible, the book of Genesis, which describes the creation of the world by God. The first verse of the song quotes the well-known first sentence of the Bible, "in the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth," while the following lines describe the state of the earth before God began his act of creation. The earth is described as being "without form and void," a chaotic, empty void filled with darkness. However, the song then shifts its focus to the movement of the Spirit of God over the surface of the waters, suggesting that even in this state of emptiness and darkness, the presence of God's spirit is already at work in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
in the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth
At the start of everything, God made the sky and the land
and the earth was without form and void
The land had no shape and was empty
and the darkness was upon the face of the deep
The emptiness was full of darkness
and the spirit of God moved upon the face of the water
God's spirit was present, moving over the surface of the water
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Repeated emphasis on the importance of the book of Genesis
in the beginning God created the heavens and the earth
Again, at the start, God made the sky and the land
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Reiteration of the book of Genesis and its significance
and the earth was without form and void
Once more, the land had no shape and was empty
and darkness was upon the face of the deep
The emptiness was still full of darkness
and the spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters
God's spirit continued to be present, moving over the surface of the water
Contributed by Isabelle Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Agbor tessy
Fantastic
@Ingylady
Our choir sung this song in the late 70's! Great job choir.
@MrCrossIsBoss
Unbelievable. The directing; the presentation; the atmosphere; the choral and musical arrangements and even the stage props were done with excellence. This rendition of a gospel classic is full of surprises. I bet those kids slept really well that night after the concert! They were laser-focused! Kudos to the director, producer, and all involved. I favorited this video.
@aubreyjacobs4048
I first heard his song performed by the New Orleans Gospel Soul Children's Choir (Thomas Whitfield-Director), at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida in 1979. It has remained one of my favorite choral arrangements since then. The Voices of Unity performed it equally as well, in this featured video. Both choirs are/were blessed to have such amazingly gifted youth and some equally amazing musicians and adult direction. Praise be to God. The glory is indeed His. For me, this was a blessing that keeps on blessing.
@lynettewinters654
You have to share the history!
@marshallwhite3681
When I watch this video and listen to the voices of these beautiful young spirits, I'm so blessed to be given the opportunity to develop, train, inspire, empower and encourage their lives for greatness. Voices of Unity students you have been given a special gift and I hope none of you every forget how special that gift really is no matter how old you become. Always be thankful, grateful and acknowledge God for that gift. Your Life Coach and Director, Mr. White I love You All.
@kayode5142
I have not heard this since 1993 in jr. high when Mrs. Williams of Colonial Jr High was the vocal teacher...I have always loved this song since I heard it and today I found it. Thank you.
@cassiekochever4567
WILLIS Simmons here!!! I sing the next year love u mr Marshall White!!!!!!!
@chontedillard5063
They Cam Usher me right on into Heaven on this song as i walk with Jesus , They are Untouchable Gods' Children !
@troythomas9573
I call this my fight song.
I listen to so many voices become one voice, with strength and power of praise.
After a while, that which was aggravating me is no more. I am then left with the time I accepted Christ for myself at an RAYC conference more than twenty years ago.
No geo-political media influence, just me praising and thank my GOD.
Thank you choir.