We are excited to share this new audio clip of the beloved hymn "O Sacred Head Now Wounded," from the Bernard of Clairvaux segment of Hymns and History!

 Click here to listen to 'O Sacred Head Now Wounded'

Be Thou My Vision

"Be Thou My Vision" is a beautiful old hymn, rich with history.  The ancient Irish folk tune "Slane" (inspired by the courageous faith of Patrick of Ireland), and the powerful lyrics (from a poem written by Dallan Forgaill in honor of the same), are coupled in this beautiful arrangement by Ross Smithe, with just the right amount of Celtic flare! 

 

Click here to listen to a sample of the arrangement

All Creatures of Our God and King

"All Creatures of Our God and King" (written by Francis of Assisi in the 13th century) is arranged and performed by the amazingly talented Rutheford and Salter families in this breathtaking piece!

Click here to listen to a sample of the arrangement

We finished the LAST filming session for H&H!! Praise the Lord!

This scene of the early church singing (shot on a green screen) is for the 'Be Thou My Vision' segment. It was a great way to gather a majority of the cast from our last film ('Turn Our Hearts') for cameo appearances!

The stars of 'Turn Our Hearts,' Abigail old and Abigail young!

Friends at the Shoot

(Jorden, Ryker, Josh, and Josh)

 (Delaney, Valarie, and Julie)

(Skyler with the new Vision Forum interns)

 (Ashley and Cody)

(Diane and Cambrie)

(Rick and Callan)

(Rick turned 52, so the film shoot served as the perfect opportunity for a surprise birthday party!)

Bernard of Clairvaux was the author of the great hymn "O Sacred Head Now Wounded."  A very influential figure in his day, he played a significant role in bringing about some of the most beloved hymns of the faith.  Our friend, Will Becker, portrayed Bernard in our film.  We shot at the San Jose Mission in San Antonio today, and the footage came out splendidly!   Special thanks to the Becker family...

 

 

 

 

Fun on the set...

 

Mr. Luke Becker 

 

 Mr. Becker preparing for his big moment

 

 Preaching to a very receptive audience

 

Exploring the San Jose Mission... 

 

 

 

 

 

The Becker Family (minus Anna)

 

Young Patrick

Young Patrick was played by our friend, Kenny Kennedy.   As with all the others so far, the Lord allowed this shoot to go very smoothly and we got all the footage we needed in record time.  A special thank you to Kenny for being such a good sport!

"Constantly I used to pray in the daytime.  Love of God and his fear increased more and more, and my faith grew..." 

Such were the words of young Patrick while tending to his masters swine herds during his captivity in Ireland.  He would return to Ireland in his later years as a missionary.

Patrick Of Ireland

We had another wonderful time of filming with our friend, Dr. James Vernier, as Patrick of Ireland (Be Thou my Vision). Shot on location at the Vernier's beautiful ranch, we all had fun dressing up like Irish peasants and lighting a bonfire (although it was 90 degrees out)!

 

 Dr. Vernier (Patrick of Ireland)

 

 

Charles and Joshua (getting ready to light the bonfire)

 

 

  Jonathan and Joel (young Irish peasants).

 

Natasha and Christianna (fair Irish maidens).

 

Patrick in Ireland

              Stay tuned...more Patrick pictures to come!