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I've never heard of this band before, but obviously many others have.
NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Award-winning band MercyMe has recently announced that the June 22nd release of the I CAN ONLY IMAGINE gift book by J Countryman publishers will include a letter the band received from Lt. Col. Joseph Piek, currently stationed in Mosul, Iraq with the 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, the U.S. Army's first Stryker Brigade Combat Team.
While the book contains a blend of the lyrics from the platinum album ALMOST THERE's best-selling song "I Can Only Imagine" with compelling stories from many who have had the song affect their lives, the decision to include the letter from Lt. Col. Piek was made just as the book was going to press. Due to this, J Countryman took extra measures to include the letter, feeling that the timing of such a story was key to the events going on in our world, and would be a vital addition to the book.
In an excerpt from the letter, Lt. Col. Piek's words continue to remind us all of the amazing role music can play in people's lives:
"A few nights ago, we lost our first soldier to hostile fire -- an improvised explosive device, or IED as they've become known. A friend of the soldier who died sought me out right after the incident. We talked and prayed, and comforted each other. When I finally got to my bunk that night, I played "I Can Only Imagine" until the batteries ran out in my CD player...."
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Comments For "MercyMe Receives Emotional Letter":
This is my favorite Contemporary Christian song ever! You can't listen to it and not get chills up your spine. It is so uplifting... a must listen to for believers and non-believers.
Posted by: Susan | May 20, 2004 4:57 PM
This is truly the best song.
This song is so good it even gets play time on regular radio stations.
You should buy this CD and check out the song Call to Worship. It has a verse that drops me to my knees... I will worship the one who hushed the raging sea/ I will worship the one who calmed the rage in me.
-I can only imagine-
I can only imagine what it will be like
When I walk by your side
I can only imagine what my eyes will see
When Your face is before me
Surrounded by your glory
What will my heart feel
Will I dance for you Jesus
Or in awe of you be still
Will I stand in your presence
Or to my knees will I fall
Will I sing hallelujah
Will I be able to speak at all
I can only imagine.......
Words and music by Bart Millard, Lead singer of Mercy Me
Posted by: Tari Cumper | May 20, 2004 6:58 PM
This is my favorite song... I lost my mother a few years ago, though it seems like yesterday, and I find comfort thinking of her in The Lord's presence when I hear the words of the song. It is such a touching song. Not to sound morbid ;o) but I told my children I wanted it played at my funeral celebration when I die.
Posted by: Kathy Fairbanks | May 21, 2004 3:07 AM
The song reminds us of where our hope needs to rely - Jesus Christ! May His light continue to touch our soldiers overseas, not only protecting them physically, but also guarding their heart, soul and mind. What an awesome testimony from Lt. Col. Piek. I was just getting ready to send some worship cd's over there, too including this one.
Posted by: Morgan | May 21, 2004 8:15 AM