We Are Hard Pressed featuring Ross Gill and Helen Joy Rubio from the album “The Season of Singing” recorded and produced by Ross Gill

Last week I shared a video featuring “We Are Hard Pressed” sung by Evieanna Mullane. It is from our work in progress “Theophilus- The Musical”.  I said that we are yet to decide which causes it may support, but neglected to say that the song was originally recorded some 11 years ago by Ross Gill and Helen Joy Rubio- their version features today.

I also did not say that the charity “Release International” had used Ross and Helen’s version 11 years ago. I decided to ring Release to see if they would be interested in using the latest video.  They were, in fact delighted and will feature it in the near future when they decide how best it can be used.

For those who do not know “Release International” their website states:

Release International is a Christian ministry working through local church partners in around 30 countries across the world, helping persecuted Christians prayerfully, pastorally and practically.

We were founded in 1968, inspired by the testimony and ministry of Pastor Richard Wurmbrand. Following the demise of Communism in Eastern Europe and the increase in the persecution of Christians elsewhere in the world, the Ministry broadened its activities and changed its name to Release International.

Our ministry is based on Hebrews 13 v 3: ‘Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering.’

In 2008 Mustard Seed Song’s first musical “His Story” was produced by Release International to become part of the London Pentecost Festival. “His Story” was performed three times at the Central Hall, Westminster.  Details can be seen on today’s image.

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