Be Ye Glad

Copyright 2011 singeronthesand

This is the day which the Lord has made;

We will be glad and rejoice in it.

Psalm 118:24

This week, I would like to share with you the music of GLAD, a Christian a cappella group that is absolutely my favorite recording group.  Formed in 1972 on the campus of West Chester State University of Pennsylvania, the group has released twenty-three recordings of Christian pop, rock, and a cappella music and performed thousands of concerts across the world.  Our song for today is their signature song, Be Ye Glad. 

Be ye glad, O be ye glad

Every debt that you’ve ever had

Has been paid up in full by the grace of the Lord

Be ye glad, be ye glad, be ye glad.

I’ve always thought that the word “glad” was such a down home, simple description of happiness.  The word means:  having pleasure or joy; happy, pleased, very willing.  There are many things in life that make me glad:  my children, my cozy little house, the chance to garden outside on a glorious spring/fall day, the antics of my cats, the hug of a dear friend, an unexpected phone call from someone dear to me, or listening to my favorite music while puttering around the house.  This song, with its beautiful harmonies and soaring voices, reminds us that we can be glad at any time and any place in our lives because we are children of God, redeemed by His grace.