If My People Who Are Called By My Name Will Humble Themselves and Pray

The text of this piece is found in the Old Testament, Second Book of Chronicles, chapter 7, verse 14. This is part of God’s promise to King Solomon. From the New American Bible, the commentary reads, “…All this is in keeping with the chronicler’s purpose of stressing the supreme importance of the temple and its worship. He wishes to impress upon his readers the splendor of God’s dwelling and the magnificence of the liturgy of sacrifice, prayer, and praise offered there….” The verse reads, “And if my people, upon whom my name has been pronounced, humble themselves and pray, and seek my presence, and turn from their evil ways, I will hear them from heaven and pardon their sins and revive their land.” The music is delivered by an “army” of musicians helping to lead persons into the Presence of the Most High God in 1975. The “army” is led by the late William Paul Ferrin.