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Originally Posted by Terry
Howard had a gift in composing and writing music. Through his music, many hearts were moved and many a spirit was touched. Based alone on the Long Beach Hymns, Howard Highashi had composed at least 66 hymns if not more.
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I remember hearing a song from Long Beach. I was in a room doing something, and the boom box was playing a cassette tape. It started like this:
"Thank You Lord, You died for me
You took my place upon the tree
All my sins were laid on Thee
You bore them all away"
I froze. I felt like I'd been shot. I literally couldn't move. I hardly dared breathe. It felt like God was there, singing to me about Jesus the Nazarene.
I walked over to the cassette player, and listened intently to each word. The song was so well done, simple and elegant. It was as good as anything by Wesley or Luther or any of the greats of antiquity.
I never forgot that moment. What a gift of composition that person had! I was greatly affected.