last year, around this time, i was in the hospital on an oxygen machine bc of covid. i watched lillies in the field for the first time and this song got me through my hospital stay and gave me some joy during the hardest part of my life. thank you so much mr. poitier, rip. Amen

@helenrigmaiden6375

2 жыл бұрын

Amen! God bless you.🙏🏾❣🙏🏾❣

@rosehundrabrown-dennard1968

2 жыл бұрын

Amen

@Conchann

2 жыл бұрын

Amen

@maribethshuman6334

2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you are here with us today. As Sidney would say, "Amen!"

@izzy-ye4fl

2 жыл бұрын

God bless you♥️

This is the greatest "looks like my work here is done" exit ever

@DeliaP269

2 жыл бұрын

Amen

@lilymarinovic1644

2 жыл бұрын

AMEN!!

@theeblkmermaid

2 жыл бұрын

ABSOLUTELY!!!

@theeblkmermaid

2 жыл бұрын

Well Said !

@GuruRasaVonWerder

2 жыл бұрын

You bet

I`m an old fart and they use to play this movie to us kids in the gymnasium when I was in the 1st and 2nd grades in the 1960`s and I remember distinctly not once ever thinking it was a black guy around white nuns but thinking how nice he was as a man to do all those things for those nuns. It taught me later on that only adults judge people by race because of fear which is the true opposite of love, not hate, and that the true richness in life is gained by what we do for others.

@peggyferder8834

3 жыл бұрын

Well said James, me too

@grantwil

2 жыл бұрын

God Bless you for this post. This is spot on so very true

@AJ-xd9xv

2 жыл бұрын

I had a similar experience as a grade schooler. Living on the West Coast I never understood why black people were treated poorly to horribly in (primarily) the South!? I learned to judge individuals by their behavior ("content of their character")!

@sandrab.5065

2 жыл бұрын

Amen. 😃

@todayicelebrateme

2 жыл бұрын

Tells you ugliness is taught.

From a time when it was impossible for a black man to get respect and dignity in film, Sidney Poitier was a true American treasure. Probably the most underrated great actor.

@SamuelSanchez-dj6cb

3 жыл бұрын

He is an incredible human being

@motorcitymanman7711

3 жыл бұрын

How is Sydney Poitier underrated? He won a Acadamy Award early in his career for "Lillies of the Fields" in 64, was in MANY films in the late 50s,60s and 70s and whenever I read about him I read how people say he's a Great actor!! How is that "underrated"?? That word is so overused it's funny!

@princepayne4262

3 жыл бұрын

@@motorcitymanman7711 he is very underrated i hear nothing about him and he's an amazing actor but the dude who plays spiderman now (who isn't bad by anymeans) gets all this praise for nothing

@motorcitymanman7711

3 жыл бұрын

@@princepayne4262 Not underrated at all..very famous..actor AND director....he's OLD thats why u dont hear much about him, he doesnt do much anymore....he's 93 years old!!!!

@charobarnes2215

3 жыл бұрын

When you hold yourself as a Man of value.... You cannot be confined.

This scene makes me cry everytime I see it! Love this movie!

@SamuelSanchez-dj6cb

3 жыл бұрын

Amazingly spiritual movie ame amen

@NAVEMAN3

3 жыл бұрын

I thought I was the only one. I LOVE this song.

@lojoha7214

3 жыл бұрын

Tears of joy and tears of sadness have the same chemical composition!

@motorcitymanman7711

3 жыл бұрын

Wow Bluecitipy! YOU r Beautiful!!! Felt compelled to tell u that. God Bless u, he sure did with beauty!

@cocophillips9251

3 жыл бұрын

When he said "hey boy"back to Ashton, 4 years later it was "the slap" back to Endicott in "In the Heat of the Night"

I love the look on Mother Maria's face when it finally hits her Homer has left,while all the OTHER SISTERS are so involved singing they don't realize. I love how the camera keeps switching to show Homer continuing to sing as leaves and Mother MARY'S Face.SIMPLY Beautiful..

@lumpy0100

2 жыл бұрын

What? Not even a shard of hate? Nowhere? Think; never disappoint...Who is it you Serve if not

@suriparmar8683

Жыл бұрын

This scene always makes me cry

@DerGoldjunge

6 ай бұрын

Während sie alle singen merkt keiner das der einzige gute Geist dieses Haus verlassen hat und hinterlässt leere Steine. Sie haben alle auf Steine gebaut und nicht auf geistiger liebe.

RIP Mr. Poitier, broke barriers and provided a library of work for millions to enjoy. :)

Only movie ending that tears me up. I’m not sure why. Just strikes a cord. The chapel finally built and it’s time to move on to wherever God needs him. Mother Superior too proud to admit it but she’s heartbroken he’s leaving and he doesn’t want credit. Sneaks out after singing the hymn and drives off into the night while the bell rings then the movies closes with the words “amen”. Perfect movie.

@christophertracy2807

Жыл бұрын

It makes me cry as well. One of the greatest scenes in movie history

@areg3750

Жыл бұрын

The only part I wished they added at the end was showing the painting done by one of the sisters. They hung a picture of St. Benedict the Moor in the church. He was a black Saint known for his charity. It was an homage to their "saint" Homer.

@stephens.3483

Жыл бұрын

@@areg3750 That would have been a cool addition!

@areg3750

Жыл бұрын

@@stephens.3483 Yes, it's in the short story, which is also very good.

@stephens.3483

Жыл бұрын

@@areg3750 I never knew there is a short story. Added to my reading list. Thank you.

RIP Sidney Poitier. One of the best actors God ever put on this planet.

@ob2249

2 жыл бұрын

janadu one of the best human beings to have graced the planet.

@jrob4795

2 жыл бұрын

@@ob2249 Amen.

@jrob4795

2 жыл бұрын

Amen.

@dominiqueschaffner308

2 жыл бұрын

So true... I am an old white guy and grew old watching him act so beautifully... He was "debonair"...classy... Handsome as can be and such a Gentleman....!

@lindabaron4584

Жыл бұрын

EVER

I love this movie. No villains! Everyone gets to be a good person. I wish it could be that way in real life.

@anthonysmall7978

5 жыл бұрын

Sooo true at least we can wish.

@motorcitymanman7711

5 жыл бұрын

It "can" be......but man has to follow some rules.......10 of them would make this world a paradise!

@alanspring8462

4 жыл бұрын

There is powerful spiritual strength behind the eyes of Sidney Poitier ❤️

@motorcitymanman7711

4 жыл бұрын

@@anthonysmall7978 Wishing does nothing.....praying sometimes helps.

@susiehoralek7642

4 жыл бұрын

@@motorcitymanman7711 ALWAYS HELPS

Received word today that Sidney Poitier has passed away. Immediately this movie and song came to mind. I just had to track down this scene and watch it with a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye. Goodbye Sir Sidney Poitier. "Amen!"

@helenrigmaiden6375

2 жыл бұрын

RIP

@darrenduncan1674

2 жыл бұрын

Lol. I wrote pretty much what you wrote in response to Poitier's death BEFORE you did because I know for sure that absolutely no one else had made a comment on his death at the time on this page. However people gave you 27 "likes" but me only 1 "like". If people read our two comments they would falsely think that you made your comment first and I copied you when the exact opposite is true. What an unfair world. Makes no sense at all. 😆 I guess they like the name Ray better than Darren.

@ayshnafi2079

2 жыл бұрын

Goodbye.

@raykloetstra8501

2 жыл бұрын

@@darrenduncan1674 Of course it makes no sense. We're dealing with other, random, and unknown-to-us people, whom we cannot control. It is what it is. Besides, it's not about the likes; it's about the fact that we both treasure Sydney Poitier. Let's just leave it there. By the way, Darren is a perfectly wonderful name. Have a great day.

@darrenduncan1674

2 жыл бұрын

@@raykloetstra8501 Since I mentioned Jesus, heaven and salvation in my comment, I don't think many people liked that. That's most likely the reason

I was 16 years old when I saw this in 2005. My Father said he use to watch it every Easter, so I thought it was gonna be boring and lame.....I cried as soon as he went outside and started packing his car. This was one of the most bittersweetest movie ending I have ever seen. Happy Easter. Thanks Dad!

Lilies of the Field was number one Movie in 1963. Amen

@joycedentremont2152

6 жыл бұрын

I saw it in 1963 and didn't want it to end.

This clip brought praise and tears to me. I just heard about his passing today and so I went to look up his past work, And I came across this beautiful clip. What an extraordinary man. God Bless him..

@JohnCine

2 жыл бұрын

Amen

@darrenduncan1674

2 жыл бұрын

I made my comment before you on his passing yet people only gave me 1 "like" but they gave you 38. Lol. I know that I made my comment before you because when I posted mine no one had made a comment on his death regarding this scene from Lillies of the Field. What an unfair world

@aprylb.3718

2 жыл бұрын

@@darrenduncan1674 It''s ok Darren ☺ I was looking for your comment and I don't see it anywhere.. And yes it's truly an unfair world at times..

@HunterPeale

2 жыл бұрын

Oscar for him in this role

Lilies of the Field is one of my all-time favorites! This news of Sidney Poitier's passing would have devastated my mother! In 1963 I took mom three times to the movie to watch Lillies of the Field; she would sing this song while cooking. Somber day! I have tears in my eyes typing this now!

One of the all time great movies. Sidney Poitier is brilliant in this.

@nancydavis1391

8 жыл бұрын

I LOVE HIM

@Juliaflo

7 жыл бұрын

AMEN.

@katyb610

7 жыл бұрын

Juliaflo varry good move

@one2teen

7 жыл бұрын

First black actor to win an Oscar.

@MrDaveloveslaura

7 жыл бұрын

Poitierr is great in all of his movies. He had a screen presence that few could ever have.

Poitier came to the U.S. with nothing, and ended up with an Oscar.

@tamraarmstrong1433

5 жыл бұрын

And a golden globe award and was knighted by queen Elizabeth the 2nd and got awarded the highest civilian honor by Barack Obama and served in the U.S. army starred in and directed movies and more. He has accomplished alot in his lifetime. He's an amazing man.

@NoirFan84

4 жыл бұрын

@@malconnv Just Poitier now.

@randywhite3947

4 жыл бұрын

Malcon Naor Voltz who are the other 8?

@oklahomaisok

4 жыл бұрын

He said when he came over here he made up his mind to never do anything that would bring shame to his father. I have a great deal of respect for him for that, and he was a great actor too.

@triciajohansen7124

4 жыл бұрын

He is an American citizen who was in Miami, FL. LOVE HIM!!!!

One of the best ending scenes in a classic film. Amen to that.

My mother and i loved this film. I watched it with her as she died. when it was over she was gone from here.

@steventrosiek2623

4 жыл бұрын

Rest in peace

@bonnielynnhamit9566

4 жыл бұрын

Praise God!!

@Dragonewiz

4 жыл бұрын

GOD BLESS YOU BOTH...

@joel8583

4 жыл бұрын

My deepest sympathies to you regarding your loss.

@SlenderSoulJunkie

3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful way to say goodbye to this Earth,bless you and your mother. Rest in Heaven❤️

An actor who never disappoints. You come to love the characters he portrays.

To me this is one of the greatest movies ever made. And Sidney Poitier was the first Black actor to win a best actor award for this movie. It's just a wonderful feel good movie and also a bonus to see Sidney Poitier sing. Unfortunately we lost him in January of 2022. He was one of the best. I also loved him in "To Sir With Love" - another great movie. Rest in Peace.

RIP Sidney Portier, you have left the earth but are staying in the universal heart, where we are all one, AMEN

@Kimllg88

2 жыл бұрын

Amen

@keithsanderson267

Жыл бұрын

Very well put

What I love about this movie was that it had absolutely nothing to do with race or had any racial undertones to it. It was a beautiful story about a man helping a group of wonderful women. Absolutely beautiful movie.

@marilorbastille2821

5 жыл бұрын

Sisters and a Reverend Mother, not usually referred to as anything else... But Homer knew the Score...

@stebinus

5 жыл бұрын

Actually, Homer's boss at the lumber yard calls him, "Boy." which raises Homer's hackles. Race plays a big role in this film.

@lordalessan

5 жыл бұрын

stebinus but it was so subtle. It wasn’t a huge plot about it, which was surprising give the time this was made.

@007ndc

2 жыл бұрын

@@lordalessan at the time the movie was made it stood alone as a powerful rebuke of racism and segregation

@lisawyatt8400

2 жыл бұрын

@@lordalessan c cc to CC 7’ pomegranate. Love it sounds great but but we are going home and. Is Is going home today and o

I saw this movie at a Drive In with my family. I was 6. Many things happened that year. I was started first grade, I died & I saw Heaven for the 1st time. It's no different than the warmth you felt watching this movie. There is a reason for that. This movie is just a simple work of praise for God & prayer is never ridiculed, its just there & its honest.

@lconrad9520

5 жыл бұрын

....What? You freakin died???

@stephanieburns4560

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, Christopher!! I was 5 when I saw it & I knew as a child this was the truth & felt so lucky to have this movie in my heart.

@jameskeene2294

2 жыл бұрын

I was in a very bad car accident and been out of rehab about 6 weeks and haven't been able to get this move and song out of my head and what's worse is that its one of the things I can remember and my spelling is bad 👎 thank God my son got 🙏 me this phone 2 help me spell 🙏 Take ❤

So moving after 53 years. My Grand Mother took me to see Lilies of the Field when I was seven years-old. Watching the film now has me riveted.

@evedarling1307

7 жыл бұрын

That's lovely. I watched this for the first time a couple of weeks ago with my dad, who hadn't seen it since the 60's when he was a boy with his mother.

@urimages

6 жыл бұрын

TralfazConstruction essa

@carlabautista9553

Жыл бұрын

I watched it for the first time with my grandma around that age too, 25ish years ago for me. Those memories make this movie all the more moving ❤

Fun fact: Sydney Poitier was tone deaf! Jester Harrison dubbed his singing voice! Phenomenal work by both men. Edit: RIP Mr. Poitier

@sandraramkissoon2681

4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful ❤

@CassandrashadowcassMorrison

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah well Jester also wrote the song so....

@carson11100

4 жыл бұрын

Cassandra Morrison I know..... your point......

@carson11100

3 жыл бұрын

@Amanoel Mirza he can’t hear certain frequencies.

@lojoha7214

3 жыл бұрын

Acting!!

"HE built The Chapel." "Amen."

@motorcitymanman7711

3 жыл бұрын

No, he built a "shapel" 😁

@reynamedd6595

3 жыл бұрын

Amen

@chuqaro

3 жыл бұрын

Amén.

@cherylp6671

2 жыл бұрын

Amen

I'm not a believer, but this is a scene that could make me believe in Jesus. My Momma loved this movie and so do I. Remembrance: Tommie C. Harris...9/23/1939 - 9/11/2014. Amen.

@TomStevens1

8 жыл бұрын

+lojoha72 peace on you brother

@anthonysmall7978

5 жыл бұрын

Same here

@dnhman

4 жыл бұрын

lojoha72 amen

@kellylandersen2003

3 жыл бұрын

My mother too. In remembrance: Jo Ann BEAUGEZ 7/31/39-12/20/14

@zacaboriginal-o-9029

3 жыл бұрын

Believe lol

Amen and amen 🙏🏼🙏🏼.May he rest in peace ☮️🕊️.One of the greatest actors and a human being who made a way for others.🙏🏼

I've never been star struck---but Mr. Poitier was one I really wished I could have met. Made me prouder to be me. A life well lived, sir. 2022.

She realizes that he is leaving, going home. It's the last scene.

@reynamedd6595

3 жыл бұрын

It makes me sad. I thought was not the end scene, ‘cuz I was hoping he’ll come back to build the school et hospital 🏥

My mother loved this movie so much. Someone posted that Mr. Poitier was tone deaf and someone else actually sung the "Amen" song in the "Lillies of the field" movie. Well, I bet he's singing with perfect pitch in Heaven! Blessings and prayers to his family🙏🤗🙏

The Lord used this movie in my life, to convey his message about a Preschool I built for a Catholic Parish. Thank you Lord-Amen!

Because she witnessed a miracle and his mission completed.

Me too … I was 4 or 5 yrs old when I saw this Powerful. Tore a hole in my heart Still does. RIP Sidney “Hallelujah”. Trumpet wipes me out

I say Bravo! he was fabulous in this movie and well deserved of the award.

@anthonysmall7978

5 жыл бұрын

Yes he was

@reynamedd6595

3 жыл бұрын

Yes

When I'm at work and someone says something nice and hopeful, I always reply with a hearty, "Amen amen amen!" Sue me. This is a GREAT movie. During "these difficult times" :( this should be on all the movie stations.

After almost 50 years, this scene still gives me goosebumps. If it does the same to you, say 'Amen'.

@GuruRasaVonWerder

2 жыл бұрын

tears. Amen.

@cherylp6671

2 жыл бұрын

Amen

@barbiejohnson2813

9 ай бұрын

Amen✌️

Rest in peace Mr Poitier. As much as the Beatles are, you too are part of the soundtrack of my life.

R.I.P Sidney Poitier. You are now among the angels in heaven.

I saw this movie yesterday and all through I was singing the song. I loved it so much that I had to find this song. Jesus is the only thing that bring the world together. Jesus reigns For ever. God bless us all. Amen

@helenrigmaiden6375

2 жыл бұрын

Amen!!!🙏🏾❣

I love this movie! What a beautiful film. I only wish modern movies could be like this, but the modern film industry knows nothing about the traditional values that made America great in our past. Parents should have their kids watch these kinds of films when they're young.

@terminatortscc1

7 жыл бұрын

Kids are now more interested in what the kardashians are doing.

@christianblack9426

7 жыл бұрын

Bestivitiness I like your profile picture of the president.

@mharecjhodyyn3146

7 жыл бұрын

Christian Black --- Amen!

@aglayamajorem9546

7 жыл бұрын

You're a fool. Traditional values had nothing to do with "atrocities" you speak of. Many other countries not just America share similar "traditional" values and we didn't go on killing others for it. Fool.

@MtnNerd

7 жыл бұрын

Mrreciprocat I think you need to watch more Sidney Poitier movies. They show good traditional values, one of which is the inherent dignity of all people.

I cried when he left as soon as he walked out the door.......i just sobbed!!!!

Rest in peace, Sidney. You'll never be forgotten!

Love this movie,love the song,love Sidney Poitier.One of our finest actors.

This doesn't get any better...Very up lifting..Sing it Sidney..

Rip Sidney Poitier when I'm down this scene really lifts me up I cannot tell you how Many times this scene has helped me thru some rough times. Rest well my friend..

@cherylp6671

2 жыл бұрын

Me as well!!

RIP to a wonderful man

My eldest sister took me to see this movie when I was in 1st grade when it first premiered. It has always had a special place in my childhood and my heart! AMEN!!

Rest in peace, may your memory be a blessing. And thank you, Sir, for the wonderful acting you shared with us all.

I watched this once when I was a kid but I still remember the movie clearly, especially the ending. Its one of those films that just sticks with you forever.

May you rest in peace, Sidney Poitier. You were a brilliant actor.

@ernrosenbok2034

2 жыл бұрын

Amen to that from Ernie

@ernrosenbok2034

2 жыл бұрын

Nothing will ever be the way it was Good times

We lost another great one yesterday (1-6-22). This is one of my favorite movies. May you RIP Mr. Poitier.

One of those movies that stays with you you entire life.

My late mother loved this film. After all these years I can clearly see why. Possibly the best ending of a movie ever. So powerful it can make a grown man cry. Amen

Considering I'm such a huge movie buff...I don't know how it is that I never saw this one before today. I think this may be my favorite of all time~

@jojoanniethomlinson266

3 жыл бұрын

It SPEAKS TO YOU

One of the greatest endings in a movie I have ever seen !!! A masterpiece did on a shoestring budget and it is still a wonderful film.

I always loved Sidney Portier ! He was amazing in all his movies. I met him in NYC back in 1969. He was so friendly and I enjoyed every moment of our conversation.

RIP Mr. Poitier. One of the greatest actors to ever live in my opinion

One of the best movies ever made!

This song gets one's spirit up, quite uplifting.

@cherylp6671

2 жыл бұрын

Amen

Born almost 20 years after this movie was made. They don't make them like this anymore. What a perfect ending. I love how he just slips away, he does not want a pat on the back or anything.

I remember watching this with my parents as a small child in the 70's. Great memories! Amen!

@markbaran315

9 жыл бұрын

amen

@markbaran315

9 жыл бұрын

best movie ever

My favorite scene from this movie is toward the end when the Catholic priest of this area (who was losing his faith thinking God cursed him to the desert) walks into the new chapel, looks around, gets on his knees at the alter and prays "Now I understand. Now I know why you put me here". Lot of powerful messages in this film (and I despise using Hollywood analogy) about what we can bring to wherever we find ourselves on this earth.... rather than what we can take.

I remember watching this master piece during the 1960s and it still resounds mightily now as it did then.

I saw this movie when I was eight in 63. Born and raised in Tucson and no one knew where the location of the chapel and ranch house was located. Seen the movie many times and tried to figure it out by looking at the Catalina mountains in the background. It was a very low budget movie and was overshadowed by the pilot of the Fugitive being shot at the same time. Just met a man who worked for the Santa Rita hotel in downtown Tucson where the cast and crew stayed.he knew the location and I've been there even though the chapel was torn down after filming. It is less than a mile from my house near the intersection of cloud and sabino. Walked by it many a time with my dog and never knew it was so close. What a treasure of a movie.

Me and my mother shares this movie when I was younger and I still enjoy it to this day amen. Ps did you notice that this is the only movie that says amen at the end.

@ggolds5

9 жыл бұрын

YES, it is. It is also something we all need to say a lot each day. Gratitude and love of GOD. Affluence is what we are mean to have, as is health, love, and belief. AMEN!!!

@roycobb4361

4 жыл бұрын

Sidney Poitier is one the best actors of all time. He was the first black man to win an Oscar for best actor. He paved the way for many black actors and actresses of yesterday and today. There's an impact of all actors by him. Today at 93 years old, he'll go do in history for the movie industry.

Departing for On High. Rest in peace, rise in glory, Sidney!

This film I remember from childhood and now after around 45 years I see this supricely and hear this song that I remember so well....this brings back so many memories about my parents since they were alive 35 years ago. This film has something very special and Sidney Pointer is outstanding memorable in it. Respect for him and this film.

Crush of emotions at the end...happiness because of the completion of the task, but sadness in that it is time to move on

I lived in the orphanage in Prince Albert and the theatre would lend us shows.This was one of our favouritesMakes me smile to see and hear this song

This part of the movie makes me think of my mom who I love dearly

I watched this with my children years ago and when it went off they begged to watch it again 🙏🏾 Amen

I read this book in English class when I was a freshman in high school, and we watched the movie. I thought of it again, 30 years later, when we sang this version of "Amen" in church.

1st move that made me cry...

glad to see so many others also cherish this movie,one of my all time favs,I'm even an athiest but I get it and appreciate it

@wynymware

8 жыл бұрын

💗Amen!

@TralfazConstruction

7 жыл бұрын

Wynym Ware ; Hallelujah!

@donaburns7912

5 жыл бұрын

I am also an unbeliever (in any religion) but I have always believed in goodness and kindness and love. This story embodies these beliefs in the best way ever. I am grateful for the opportunity to view it once more!

@kemicalx17

2 жыл бұрын

@@donaburns7912 well said Donna. A person doesn’t have to believe in any religion to appreciate the message in this wonderful film

"Amen" written by Jester Hairston (also his voice Sidney is lip synching too here) people may most remember him when he played "Rolly" on the NBC sitcom (ironically) AMEN 1986-1991!!!!!! He died in the year 2000 at age 98.

@lindanicholls3370

8 жыл бұрын

That is true and I met Jester so I can tell it is his voice.

@harryshaw1988

7 жыл бұрын

M Alexander

@MrKramcho

6 жыл бұрын

Jester Hairston was also in the 1960 movie, "The Alamo" directed by John Wayne. Hairston was a multi-talented man. RIP

@indexrex

6 жыл бұрын

In ‘Tarzan and the Witch Doctor’ Jester Hairston played the Witch Doctor. He told me this himself.

@CatCmdr

5 жыл бұрын

He was in many wonderful old movies, as were some of the many songs he wrote.

This is so chilling at the end when the bell sounds. God bless you so much for posting this entire movie.

This is life shaping movie for me from childhood. The man, the legend. May he RIP

My mom showed me this song, and I keep coming back to it, I love it so much! I just recently watched the movie, and it was amazing, I loved it!

Amen

@LearnerCB246

7 жыл бұрын

IS A GREAT ACTOR.

@Flashbackfrequency92

7 жыл бұрын

Cecil Blount Yes sir he is ❤

@joyedetbrenner1446

6 жыл бұрын

Should we say ''AMEN'' at the end of our PRAYERS, or use it as an expletive? AMEN is an Egyptian false god, "the creator deity par excellence'', ''the hidden one", "the coiled serpent''. Who really is hidden behind the term "the coiled serpent"? The "coiled serpent" is also hidden in the name AMEN-RA. RA is the EGYPTIAN SUN GOD. Amen is pictured as the "coiled serpent" - he is coiled around the sun. Amen is said to become "visible" to his children when the sun rose in the morning. This dual entity then becomes known as Amen-Ra. This entity AMEN RA is also pictured over the heads of Egyptian pharaohs, also between the horns of a calf. The god "Amen" came out of Egypt with the Israelites and the "vast mixed company" during the Exodus. If you have the movie, "The 10 Commandments" you will see Amen-Ra (the sun with the coiled serpent) between the horns of the golden calf - that Aaron, etc. fashioned. So even the writers and directors of The 10 Commandments inform us that Amen-Ra was worshiped at the time the Israelites came out of Egypt through the Red Sea. Thus, the warning to the children of Israel, and OUR WARNING, as given in Exodus 23:13, "And in all things that I have said unto you be circumspect: and make no mention of the name of other gods, neither let it be heard out of thy mouth." KJV. The "vast mixed company" of Egyptians, in praying to their god, Amen would have used that name at the beginning of their prayers and at the end. Their gods should have been discarded, they were not. The Egyptian god AMEN is indeed hidden. He is hidden in our prayers, and in our expletives. Further, his name has been erroneously inserted in the Bible. Please note: In the Greek Scriptures, about one-half of the approximately 50 "King James" instances of the use of the word "AMEN" have been removed from new Bibles - Bible scholars know they are spurious. The oldest manuscripts that we have do not use the word "Amen" in the instances where they have been removed. The most spurious, the most outrageous of these instances is the use of the words in the Lord's prayer, "For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen." (Matthew 6:9, 10, as found in the King James Version.) This sentence, with its concluding "Amen" is a spurious addition, and it has been removed from new Bibles. And one has to ask, if we had the first century manuscripts, the ones that the apostles wrote with their own hands, would any of their manuscripts include that word? Our Almighty Heavenly Father does not approve. The NIV in Exodus 23:13 states our warning this way, "Be careful to do everything I have said to you. Do not invoke the names of other gods, do not let them be heard on your lips." Now that you know about this - Do you want to take the chance of displeasing our heavenly father and his son? Much more information about the ancient god "Amen" and its usage today is found at Brenner Poetry Plus. Please visit.

@benireges

5 жыл бұрын

@@joyedetbrenner1446 Historical records do indicate that the ancient Egyptians had, among their many gods, a god called Amen (the presumed personification of air or breath, represented by a ram or goose). However, no evidence can be found, linking the word amen(Hebrew: “truth”, “so be it”) to this, or any other, pagan god. The fact that the Bible’s writers were inspired to use the Hebrew word often certainly validates its correctness. What is the Bible’s definition of this word? Read Revelation 3:14. Here, Christ is referred to as “the Amen, the faithful and true witness.” It is used here in direct relation to the terms true and faithful, and emphasizes Christ and His message, the embodiment of TRUTH (John 14:6; 17:17). These verses conclusively show the word’s scriptural meaning. If we base our use of the word on the Hebrew meaning, then it is not a sin to use it. However, if we attribute life and power to some pagan god as we use it, then we are using it improperly and not in the same manner as did the writers of the Bible. As the Apostle Paul stated, in Romans 14:23, “…whatsoever is not of faith is sin.” - rcg.org/questions/p028.a.html

Thank SIDNEY POITIER for doing your trailblazing part to help tame mankind with your gift and talent. Your legacy is sealed.

Wonderful song written by an amazing composer, Jester Hairston. Those of us old enough to remember the TV show AMEN with Sherman Hemsley may remember Jester Hairston as the Rolly. He also wrote "Mary's Boy Child".

@InspiredFloor

9 жыл бұрын

he didn't write it...he arranged it. I knew Jester in 1972 and had a wonderful summer learning his world. Great great man who saw things in hollywood that would make us shudder today.

@cindybuffington7228

9 жыл бұрын

Melanie Young He sang the song!

Have very fond remembrances of watching this beautiful movie with my mom when I was a little boy. It always seemed to air around Easter time. And what a beautiful man Sidney Poitier was. R.I.P.

lol I'm 18 and I watched this when I was 16 ... truly a magnificent movie to appreciate in 20th century

@christianblack9426

8 жыл бұрын

Correction. . . 21st century.

@larryfine4950

6 жыл бұрын

David I'm 12.

I lost my Dad two days ago. He loved this man. Today we loose Sidney great actor Rest in peace Dad n Sidney

@sleepmeditation147

2 жыл бұрын

I am truly sorry for your loss. My father and I loved Sidney Poitier. We will be watching his films as a tribute.

@ayshnafi2079

2 жыл бұрын

@@sleepmeditation147 me too. I had a thought , go over to see dad and we watch a film together then remembered they are together ❤

Truly a beautiful movie...Amen.

@WWAHP

9 жыл бұрын

chen fu Amen.

One of the few black and white movies I can watch, but it is also one of my favorite movies of all time.

A good-hearted movie that makes you a better person for having watched it. It makes me cry every time.

Jester Hairston, whose voice was used in this movie, taught the Napa High School Choir himself, to sing this song in 1969. God bless him! He taught us many other songs also during that two weeks he was our teacher.

My mom may she rest in peace got me hooked on all things Sidney Poitier especially this movie. Here was this journeyman stopping for water and ended up getting rooked by a Mother Superior to build a Chapel. It was a funny and sweet movie about humbling yourself before God and serving Him. Tubi TV has this currently on its platform along with several other Poitier classics!

Protestants and Catholics not hating each other, building a community resource (Chapel), and singing to the glory of the Lord.... Finally Christlike behavior.

Rest in peace Sidney Poitier. Thank you for your dignity in upholding intelligent black roles in cinema. Thank you for giving life to characters who taught us important lessons. Yours was a life well lived. Rest well.

This is my favorite movie Sidney Poitier was in. RIP.

I saw this wonderful movie as a pre -teen when it first came out in 1963, and I just loved it, as I did all his films ! I'm FINALLY getting a copy of it on DVD - can't WAIT to enjoy this beautiful, gem of a movie again, and again - AMEN ! :) And RIP, Sidney. Gone, but never forgotten, by this old movie fan of yours. :)

I watched this days after the lovely Sidney Poitier died the end scene of amen gets me in tears now

I cry at the end of this movie every tiem and I'm never sure why. Homer knows he can leave because he has fulfilled his promise, Mother Maria knows she can no longer keep him there.

@motionsickness9610

2 жыл бұрын

I just wanted to share that this happens to me every time also (I just left a comment to this effect and saw yours and felt so seen). I break down sobbing every single time and I never know why. The kind of quiet sadness that terrifies me enough to not dare interrogate it.

I don’t remember when I first listened to this but ever since the first time I heard it…. I couldn’t stop singing it…. RIP Sidney Poitier 🙏🏾

This was broadcasted every Easter in the 60s so my family watched it every year together. It has held up well and remains a classic. RIP, Mr.Poitier!

I always watch this movie around Easter time. I absolutely love this song! One of my all time favorites! How can one not feel uplifted and full of joy after listening to this? AMEN!