FULFILLING YAHWEH'S PURPOSE AND BIBLICAL PROPHECY
Camille and Henry Cole -
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To Yahweh be all the Glory
Here is a little of the history of GP Harps...
Depending on the particular
passage or translation, these instruments have been called a variety of
names including harp, lyre, kinnor, and nevel. During my journey,Yahweh,
has blessed me with great wisdom and a wealth of information that has
enabled me to build these wonderful instruments of praise. The purpose,
function and designs for them have been revealed to me in many forms. In dreams and visions.
The study of the Word and teaching by Rabbis, Pastors, and Prophets that I
have been privileged to study under. I have been obedient to respond to
the call and the direction given by Yahweh. It is a privelege to build these
instruments of praise for HIS glory.
This fascinating journey began
with the discovery of my dear wife’s life long, then yet unfulfilled
aspiration to praise Elohim with a harp.
She shared with me her heartfelt desire to worship and praise Yahweh with
a Davidic harp. Much to her astonishment there seemed
to be virtually no praise and worship utilizing these instruments in
the sanctuary or the synagogues, in spite of the biblical prophecies stating that their use
would become prevalent in the "End Times". I yearned to grant her this
wish because of my love for her, and for my love of Yahweh. We then
began in earnest to look for her harp.
We would soon discover that few
choices were available, and were either of poor quality, or
significantly more expensive than our modest budget would allow. Prices
ranged from $250 to well over $3000 for the kinnor made in the Holy
Land. We eventually purchased a mid eastern made kinnor for $250. When
we received the kinnor we were disappointed with its quality and the
lack of tuning information.
We tried to tune it like the other American made harp, however it was not built
well enough to sustain the tuning tension.
After a while it became clear to me that if Bible prophecy was to be fulfilled, someone would have to build quality harps that were both
functional and affordable. This is where my obedience to Yahweh’s will and
purpose took over. HIS faithful provision supplied the vision, the skills and more
than every need to develop and produce these awesome instruments of
praise.
I built the very first kinnor
for my wife Camille in August of 2004. Since this first harp was built,
we
have faithfully continued to improve their construction and quality.
I am pleased to say, that we offer the widest variety and best quality
biblical harps available in the world . Without question we also offer
the best value as well.
The first of many designs was
our "Classic Kinnor". This kinnor generally accepted as the instrument described in
the scriptures and as being played by the temple priests and by David.
We would discover later on that this kinnor was merely
the beginning of what Elohim would reveal to me.
A short time later Yahweh gave
me a vision of a new and unique stringed praise instrument, but I did
not feel led to proceed with its construction at the time it was given.
In June of 2005 I was blessed
with an opportunity to go to the Hebraic Prophetic Conference taught by
Perry Stone in Tampa, Florida. During the first night of the conference
Yahweh instructed me to bless brother Stone with my own harp. This
was confirmed first when he told us that he would be teaching on the
significance and purpose of the harp for praise and worship in context
to his teaching on Revelation. I then received another confirmation
when, upon leaving, I noticed a Celtic harp up on the platform. I knew
immediately that this was not the harp referred to in the Bible, let
alone in Revelation. I made arrangements with Perry’s security staff
to present my own harp to him the following night. I was honored with the
privilege to personally meet brother Stone and present him my harp.
He was thrilled to receive it and found our testimony fascinating.
The following two nights Perry was particularly inspired, about the harp,
and about new revelation that he had received after accepting his harp.
He further confirmed our beliefs concerning the function and purpose of
the harp in his teachings during the prophetic conference. This teaching
elevated our understanding of the subject greatly, as well as for all
those attending. I am sure that my faithful obedience served Elohim well
in HIS purpose.
Other builders rely
on somewhat ambiguous historical records and artifacts to inspire their
reproductions of ancient stringed instruments. We began in this manner,
as well, with our classic kinnor. but unlike the others, we chose not to
stop there, and to be obedient to HIS call. They will tell you how a
specific artifact proves the validity and accuracy of what they produce
to be a scriptural instrument. I will not offer any judgement of validity
on this very controversial subject. I will however, say that all the differing
opinions and claims tend to be very confusing for a true worshiper.
Dubious historical record s further aggravate this situation. Who is served
by the opinions of man? They only add to confusion, not to the truth. We all
know and believe that Yahweh is the author of Truth, not the author of
confusion. We are interested only in following in Yahweh’s will,
building prophetic, not just historical instruments. We choose to totally
rely on HIS direction, and not on the ways of man.
After that Conference the Yahweh
brought back to my remembrance the instrument that had been revealed in
my earlier vision. Yahweh would subsequently provide a wealth of
knowledge concerning the creation of this exciting new instrument, that
we would later be led to call the Revelation 14 prophetic Praise Harp.
Divine inspiration would again clarify the vision and direction for
these prophecy fulfilling stringed praise instruments. We would no longer
focus on "what was", instead we would discover "what would be".
It was to be a unique design
with a shape that frees the true worshiper to move during praise or
even dance. A shoulder hugging shape provides freedom to play with both
hands by not having to hold the instrument with one of your hands.
Inspired design and the utilization of the highest quality materials
yield an exceptionally light, and stable instrument that remains in tune for
a very long time.
These harps continue to astonish
us with the reception they receive, no matter where we take them. Whether believer
or not, adult or child, everyone that is willing to try, just seems able to play
spontaneously, even without prior or musical experience. Melodies just spring forth
from the spirit. Children seem to be particularly motivated and will play without hesitation
or inhibitions. The only requirement necessary to master this instrument is a
willingness to be led by the Holy Spirit, a sincere desire to praise,
and to give all the glory to Yahweh.
Literally days after its completion yet another
variation was revealed in part by several musician’s
reactions to the Revelation 14. While I surely would not consider
myself personally to be a musician, I soon discovered through others
that some find it more natural to play in the reversed position. This
led me to build the Revelation 15 harp which has a shoulder hook on
both sides, and which allows it to be playing in either direction. This
also facilitates either left or right handed playing. I then received a
final confirmation that this might well be the harp to fulfill the prophecy
given in Revelation 15. Specifically that all the saints and believers
would receive a harp from Elohim at the start of the final judgements.
They would then praise Elohim with these during, and through the completion of
the tribulation period. This is why I refer to it as the "completion"
praise harp. I find that the shape of this harp provides confirmation
for this because it is shaped like the Greek letter omega. The symbol
representing the completion of our faith as stated in scripture.
And this would be just the beginning...