Oceania
Catching up on spiritual reading now that winter has 'arrived' and liked this little gem from 2013 YB. (Pg 72) Reminded me of Revelation 'no one could learn that song but the 144,000,' though there are deeper spiritual applications.
"The Most Beautiful Song I Have Ever Heard”
In Savaii, Samoa, a typical school day begins with the whole school assembling to sing a hymn. But Celina, aged five, and Levaai, aged six, re- spectfully told the principal that they could not join in because they were Jehovah’s Witnesses. Taking such a stand could result in severe punishment. However, the principal evidently thought that he could embarrass the children into complying, so he said, “Well, if you can’t sing our song, sing one of yours.” In response, Celina and Levaai sang song num- ber 111, “He Will Call,” which they had recently learned during a Family Worship evening. When they finished, the principal had tears in his eyes. He said: “That is the most beautiful song I have ever heard. Please sing it again.” They did. He then told them, “From now on, I will ask you to sing, not our songs, but yours.” I will ask you to sing, not our songs, but yours."