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I am sorry when I seen this "Music Ministry" title I thought it would be inspirational about Music I didn't know it would be a lot of bashing about music labels and Marilyn Mason. But I would like to put something on here that I got in an email that is inspirational sorry if it offends anyone:
TAPS

We in the United States have all heard the haunting song, "Taps."
It's
the song that gives us that lump in our throats and usually tears in
our
eyes. But, do you know the story behind the song? If not, I think you
will be interested to find out about its humble beginnings.

Reportedly, it all began in 1862 during the Civil War, when Union
Army
Captain Robert Ellicombe was with his men near Harris's Landing in
Virginia. The Confederate Army was on the other side of the narrow
strip
of land. During the night, Captain Ellicombe heard the moans of a
soldier who lay severely wounded on the field. Not knowing if it was
a
Union or Confederate soldier, the Captain decided to risk his life
and
bring the stricken man back for medical attention.
Crawling on his stomach through the gunfire, the Captain reached the
stricken soldier and began pulling him toward his encampment. When
the
Captain finally reached his own lines, he discovered it was actually
a Confederate soldier, but the soldier was dead. The Captain lit a lantern
and suddenly caught his breath and went numb with shock. In the dim light, he saw the face of the soldier. It was his own son. The boy had
been studying music in the South when the war broke out. Without telling his father, the boy enlisted in the Confederate Army.

The following morning, heartbroken, the father asked permission of his superiors to give his son a full military burial, despite his enemy status. His request was only partially granted. The Captain had asked if
he could have a group of Army band members play a funeral dirge for his son at the funeral. The request was turned down since the soldier was a
Confederate. But, out of respect for the father, they did say they could
give him only one musician. The Captain chose a bugler. He asked the bugler to play a series of musical notes he had found on a piece of paper in the pocket of the dead youth's uniform. This wish was granted.
The haunting melody, we now know as "Taps" ... used at military funerals was born. The words are: Day is done... Gone the sun... From the
lakes
From the hills... From the sky... All is well... Safely rest... God is nigh.
Fading light...
Dims the sight... And a star...Gems the sky...
Gleaming bright...From afar...Drawing nigh...
Falls the night.

Thanks and praise...For our days...Neath the sun...Neath the stars...Neath the sky...As we go...This we know...God is nigh.

I, too, have felt the chills while listening to "Taps" but I have neverseen all the words to the song until now. I didn't even know there was
more than one verse. I also never knew the story behind the song and I didn't know if you had either so I thought I'd pass it along. I now have
an even deeper respect for the song than I did before.
REMEMBER THOSE LOST AND HARMED WHILE SERVING THEIR COUNTRY.

And also those presently serving in the Armed Forces.

 

I agree with you but the story's not entirely true.

About two weeks ago, there was a show on the History channel and they interviewed the CO (CO? I don't know what his title was, but he was the head guy) of the Honor Guard at Arlington.

Taps came from an incident in which a commanding officer during the Civil War would not allow the traditional rifle salute for security reasons. He did not want to give their position away to the enemy. It was never explained why the bugle wouldn't have given their position away just as easily.

It was still a good story, though.

[ April 17, 2003, 05:14 PM: Message edited by: Aaron ]

 

Was it the XO Mike?

I love the song Taps. My dad plays the trumpet, it's just so beautiful.

 

No, it wasn't the XO. It was something I never heard of before and I don't think it was something usually associated with military hierarchy.

It's also beautiful when played on the bagpipes along with Amazing Grace. Unfortunately, I've heard it played that way more than I wanted to in the last two years.

 

Anyone who takes Larknews and the Onion seriously really needs to get out more.

BTW, has anyone read the hearing impaired edition of Larknews?

Oh yeah, speaking of WalMart....I understand the greeter is actually a mind control expert who gives subliminal messages to everyone who comes in to have the urge to spend every last penny in their bank accounts on cheap Chinese junk, then thank the cashier for giving them the opportunity to do so.

 

I saw that - laughed my keister off!

 

There are THREE verses to "Taps".

"Fading light dims the sight,
And a star gems the sky, gleaming bright.
From afar drawing nigh -- Falls the night.

"Day is done, gone the sun,
From the lake, from the hills, from the sky.
All is well, safely rest, God is nigh.

"Then good night, peaceful night,
Till the light of the dawn shineth bright,
God is near, do not fear -- Friend, good night."

Also here is a link to yet another story about who invented 'Taps'. I tend to believe this one because I found the same story on several sites. This particular story is from the National Arlington Cemetery site.

CLICK HERE FOR ORIGIN OF TAPS


Sue

 

I saw that - laughed my keister off! </font>[/QUOTE]Huh? What did you say?

 

So I guess if Marilyn Manson sung Amazing grace it would minister to your soul?

I have heard some modern music that is okay. Obviously, this CD is not one. </font>[/QUOTE]So are you sying ccm singers are not christians, but rahter satan worshipers?

 

Kate...are you asking me the question or homebound?

Sherrie

 

If you believe like I do that it is a story of sensual love between a man and a woman intended to give us a picture of the human relation between men and women I could certainly understand why a man under 30 shouldn't read it. Actually I think under 40 would be better.