Tell the World of His Love
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"Tell the World of His Love" is a 1995 Contemporary Christian song composed by Trina Belamide and was used as the theme of the World Youth Day 1995 which took place in Manila, Philippines. The event also coincided the second visit of Pope John Paul II in the country.[1]
Background
During the Philippine's preparation for the World Youth Day, an event coinciding Pope John Paul II's second visit to the country, a songwriting contest was held in late 1994 for the event's theme music. The prize was a trip for two to Rome (or the cash equivalent). Out of the 85 submitted entries, Trina Belamide's composition was among five finalists submitted to the Vatican, and her entry was selected as the winner.[1] The song was performed by Carelle Mangaliag and Jeff Arcilla[2] and was later interpreted by Jamie Rivera.[3] The song's inspiration was taken from the World Youth Day's theme "As the Father has sent me so I send you" (John 20:21).[1]
It also became the concluding song for the Papal Mass of Pope John Paul II on the final day of the event.[2]
In an interview with the Manila Bulletin and Rappler, Belamide admitted that she originally joined the songwriting contest in order to win the prize. She gave the prize to her parents, as they had not yet traveled to Europe.[1][4]
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I. For God so love the world He gave us his only son. Jesus Christ our Savior His most precious one. He has sent us his message of love. And sends those who hear. To bring the message to everyone In the voice loud and clear. II. Let us tell the world of his love. The greatest love the world has known. Search the world for those who have walked astray. And lead them home. Fill the world's darkest corners. With his light from up above. Walk every step, every mile, every road. And tell the world, tell the world of his love.
Use after World Youth Day 1995
The song was performed multiple times during the state and apostolic visit of Pope Francis in the Philippines in January 2015. It was performed by Lyca Gairanod during the meeting with Filipino families at the Mall of Asia Arena on January 16 and Darren Espanto during the meeting with the Filipino youth at the University of Santo Tomas on January 18.[2] It was also used as the concluding song of the concluding Mass at the Quirino Grandstand on January 18.[5] The composer of the song, Trina Belamide, who is also a member of the Ateneo Chamber Singers, became part of the choir that sang for the Mass, which was composed of choral groups from various dioceses in the Philippines.[6]
Production
- Words and music by Trina Belamide
- Lead vocals by Jeffrey Arcilla and Raquel Mangaliag
- Back-up vocals by Dada de Pano, Niser de Pano, Trina Belamide, Andrei Jose, Wilson Santos and Ritchie Ilustre
- Musical arrangement by N. Arnel de Pano
- Vocal arrangement by Trina Belamide
- Produced by Trina Belamide
References
- ^ a b c d A chance of a lifetime, by: Pau Aguilera, Manila Bulletin, January 15, 2015
- ^ a b c 20 years later, where is original 'Tell The World' singer now?, ABS-CBNnews.com, January 18, 2015
- ^ LOOK BACK: 'Tell the World of His Love' theme song for Pope John Paul II '95 visit, by: Joyce Jimenez, The Philippine Star, January 16, 2015
- ^ 'Tell The World of His Love': Remember this song?, by: Marga Deona, Rappler, January 13, 2015
- ^ FULL VIDEO: Pope looks on as millions sing 'Tell The World of His Love', ABS-CBNnews.com, January 18, 2015
- ^ 'Tell The World' composer was choir member in papal mass, ABS-CBNnews.com, January 18, 2015