A Mighty Fortress Is Our God (Virtual Choir #4)

[@thebeatagp]

The reason people are in tears is not just because of the music. It’s because in a day where division permeates our culture you are finding a way to bind us all together not matter race, denomination or political differences. We are united through music and worship of our great God!

[@bobapjok4241]

exactly. we are all one in Christ

[@hopealivewithevang.olubunm2287]

THE BEAT by Allen Parr . Absolutely ! Thanks. God bless you all.

[@AZ-nr1id]

Amen!!!! ❤️

[@mattsteiner19]

Amen

[@SOULRELIEF22]

SO VERY GREAT! 🙏🙌💓

[@bcgrittner]

Ein Feste Burg Ist Unser Gott. Written by Martin Luther 1529. Your virtual choir did an outstanding job. That is one of my favorite hymns.

[@rubenlipoan1324]

I see people of different nations, age, and races, but God sees His bride!

[@trueheart8739]

Ruben Lipoan looks like mostly white to me! God’s bride will be a much better representation of ALL people.

[@dinerdashing]

Amen, Ruben! Happy New Year to you! 😊

[@shadowandreality]

It is strange to see different race though. There is only 1 human race. You mean different skin colour!

[@garywalsh3141]

@@trueheart8739 YOU STILL DON'T "GET IT" DO YOU? Maybe at the Great White Throne Judgement you will. God looks at the heart...

[@smartlamb0]

this is what God means in John 3:16 !

[@아나킨스카이워커-f3u]

I'm a South Korean Lutheran! I feel so proud after listening to this masterpiece!

[@SamuelErnest]

wow

[@jimr8198]

Hardly anyone believes me when I tell them this: When I was in public high school in 1959-1963 in New York State, we all got to school on Wednesday morning , took attendance, then we all boarded school buses again. The Catholic kids were taken to the local Catholic church, the Jewish kids to the synagogue, and we Protestant kids to the local Methodist church. It was called "Religious Instruction" and it happened every Wednesday morning. This Hymn was one of the many we learned and sang as a group, and we memorized Bible verses and the 23rd Psalm, The Lord's Prayer and others. My kids still think I made it up, but it was real. Does anyone else remember doing this?

[@karisgranger6013]

This is what Heaven's gonna be like. People from every nation all praising God together! Except no computer screens involved! Love this. 💞💖✝️🙌🙌

[@patriciaglover703]

why wait for heaven we have the light love to change the world and create it in the now.

[@karisgranger6013]

@@patriciaglover703 Very true, we can certainly bring the kingdom of Heaven to Earth, like we should as Christians. Or Heaven culture, as I like to call it. But I'm also super excited to worship with all the Christians around the world in all the ages past, when we get to Heaven after we die. What a wonderful experience that will be! 🙌☀️🎶

[@felecialee]

I cried throughout this!!! Can't wait for Heaven!

[@dkdeady17]

Awesome! Like a “giant crowd of witnesses” from all over the globe combining their voices in praise to our mighty God!

[@dkdeady17]

God’s continued blessings upon you, David!

[@MegaCricket7]

Absolutely what I was thinking! We are one church in Christ!

[@옒빠]

저 천국에서 우리는 모두 만날 수 있겠죠! 사랑하는 우리 구주 예수 그리스도를 마음껏 찬양하면서요!! 너무나 감동입니다!!! 은혜 충만한 프로젝트 위에 끊임없는 하나님의 기름부으심이 있길 소망합니다

[@SamuelErnest]

Amen, Mungu atatuwezesha sote kufikia mambo mema hayo!

[@Valentinaestla]

It got me in tears. Lets keep adoring. Because while we do it, nothing will stop the Gospel 💖💫💌

[@SamuelErnest]

you words touches me

[@Juan-kw6iw]

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[@glennatkinson698]

God, was, is, and will ALWAYS will be our MIGHTY FORTRESS🙏🙏🙏

[@ChamberedMaiden]

Praise JAH/GOD.. Amen!! 🍃💜🙏🏾💜🍃

[@ChamberedMaiden]

Psalm 68:4 is where we find the name JAH. 😊

[@mikemuchimba2825]

Indeed God has His people in every nation, race, kindred and tongue and people! Its amazing i have run out of words. God bless this ministry.

[@treythoven5582]

But why would there be a group like you described?

[@treythoven5582]

But what would Christians gain from being Christians if we did not really believe what we say we believe?

[@treythoven5582]

Are you saying that Christians are being ostracized?

[@treythoven5582]

But what about the people who stand against some popular ideas, such as transgenderism and gay marriage? Or the Christians who have been martyred? Google suggested that there were roughly 2.4 billion people who called themselves Christians. Isn't that a big number to be entirely made up of people who are afraid of each other?

[@NPatte1071]

This is how humans are really. Not what's in the news. 💘

[@annaebert135]

A taste of what it will be like praising the Lord in heaven. When we are all together with Christ

[@vickitreat6558]

Would we be having all these virtual choirs without this pandemic. God is using this for His glory.

[@DavidWesley]

Yes! I made 5 virtual choir projects long before all of this. :)

[@paulburrell1062]

Revelation 7:9-10 After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands; And cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God which sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb.

[@cdd7629]

1 A mighty fortress is our God, A bulwark never failing; Our helper He amid the flood Of mortal ills prevaling. For still our ancient foe Doth seek to work us woe; His craft and power are great, And armed with cruel hate, On earth is not his equal. 2 Did we in our own strength confide, Our striving would be losing, Were not the right man on our side, The man of God’s own choosing. Dost ask who that may be? Christ Jesus, it is he; Lord Sabbaoth, His name, From age to age the same, And He must win the battle. 3 And though this world, with devils filled, Should threaten to undo us, We will not fear, for God hath willed His truth to triumph through us. The Prince of Darkness grim, We tremble not for him; His rage we can endure, For lo, his doom is sure; One little word shall fell him. 4 That word above all earthly powers, No thanks to them, abideth; The Spirit and the gifts are ours, Thru him who with us sideth. Let goods and kindred go, This mortal life also; The body they may kill; God’s truth abideth still; His kingdom is forever.

[@tinac945]

God Bless and thank you for the words!

[@singmysong1167]

Now so many more hundreds if not thousands can sing along and join with Martin Luther and David Wesley and the angels, offering praise unto God and doom to satan!! A greater cloud of witnesses!

[@cdd7629]

You're welcome guys

[@julieclemons6701]

Thanks from a life-long Lutheran familiar only with the original LCMS words. For me, this translation lacks some of the majesty, perhaps it's just not what I learned as a child! Luther wrote in German, originally, so it's all good!!....eg, v. 3, the blue book#262... "Tho' devils all the world should fill, ALL eager to devour us, We tremble not, we fear not ill, They shall NOT overpower us! This world's prince may still Scowl fierce as he will, he can harm us none, he's judged; the deed is done. One little word can fell him." Since childhood, I have wondered what word? ? And then I heard some scholarly guy on LPR claim Luther was asked that, too. He'd laughed and said "Boo!"

[@213LotusBlossom]

Amen and amen!

[@lucasfigueiredo3538]

David.... just WOW I think that was the best virtual choir by far. All glory to God that made everything work out, you know David I was born a premi with CP doctors said I wouldn’t reach the age of three I am now by the glory of God nineteen, I’ve had scoliosis and every tine I felt that horrible pain, my mom went to your songs and hearing you sing would calm me down, it was the Lord and you there with me singing those songs so that I can heal, all I can say is, thank you, for everything.God has used your ministry to inspire me in ways I can hardly imagine, God bless, my friend, keep up the great work

[@DavidWesley]

Blessed to be a blessing. ;)

[@sharonbitto9178]

A child, a child was in this. Oh Lord, I'm in tears.

[@brandondavidson4085]

I love the international Kingdom of God. Matthew 18:20, "For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them."

[@ajoyfullsound]

My sister participated in this, very neat how you did that! Great job to all! God bless

[@TheMrAshley2010]

It is quite a thing, that once science fiction-like technologies now make this kind of 'communication' possible. Thank you , David for working so much to bring this about. ...in all things God works together with those who love him to bring about what is good... Rom 8:28

[@charray6867]

Amen, that's The Word 🀄 and I agree with it.

[@charlesngoda2511]

Good singings

[@iamhis5580]

I’m in tears watching! Praise God for our family in Christ!!!!🙏🏻

[@ksteak27]

A tiny picture of our future home... where the redeemed from every time, every nation, every color, and every age will sing with one deafening voice! May God be forever praised! Thank you for creating this, brother. We need to be reminded often of what is our true purpose - to give glory to God with our fellow redeemed!

[@cdd7629]

It's finally here

[@ireneachieng8606]

Yes every knee, nation & tribe will bow down at the feet of JESUS CHRIST our King of kings. Our mighty fortress I love you.♥️

[@funmif30]

Heavenly! If this can be created on Earth just think of the joyous sounds we are yet to hear in Heaven awaiting us! God bless you David and cause your ministry to increase 😊. Didn't partake this time but most definitely will in the next as this is an amazing thing to be part of.

[@meganbos55]

I love the little flags in the corner of the singers’ boxes! It’s amazing seeing people from all over the world come together to celebrate the Lord Almighty.

[@ThePamelabebe]

"Every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people..."

[@NunoOBR]

David, I am a Catholic, musician and I sing in my parish here in Brazil. I really admire his work, how he adapts a song his way. Every time I watch your videos, I sing along and it ends up becoming my playlist. May God bless you, enlighten you and transmit this gift that He has given you and unite us with one voice! Thank you so much 🙏🏻

[@10S4U2]

This is the Church! Thank you and God Bless.

[@thebeatagp]

Beautiful job on this! So talented and gifted man.

[@WaynoGur]

Well done good and faithful servant. Matt 25:23

[@DannyMcKinney79]

Yes Jesus Is the light that he is sent to earth as a child to be born in a manger on Christmas Eve to save everyone from their sinful nature. So one day every tongue will confess that he is God and every knee will bow at the mention of his name.

[@carolinetreasure3198]

Who knew that God was preparing us for the New Normal. Thank you JESUS YOU had a man for a time such as this!

[@TheBiblicalHebrewChallenge]

Words cannot describe how Amazing this is!! God is magnified by each and everyone of you beloved people! Glory to our Mighty God!

[@kevinrusche4547]

David - my first 'virtual choir' of hopefully many more to come! First - THANK YOU - your talent, patience, coaching, persistence, and wonderful production is beyond words!! So awesome!! Tears, joyful singing of this over and again already inspire me to much, much more of exactly what I want to do. Brilliant - can't wait for #5!! I now also follow all of the talented lead singers! Whether I meet any of the other 175 other brothers and sisters singing FtF ever on earth - I trust I will sing "A Mighty Fortress" under your leadership in heaven - FOREVER!! WOW - what a joy!! THANK YOU!!!

[@holyspaces]

Wow it’s amazing! 🤩 I’m in tears

[@mamabear310]

He's already won the battle! We are just walking it out! Praise to our King! Our Lord and Saviour Jesus the Christ!

[@renujames4411]

Beautiful !!!

[@camilaluz3430]

Jesus is coming and all of us will be able to praise Him so beatifully as our brothers and sisters from this video. God bless your lives.

[@50andCountingcom]

What comes to mind is "in God's image he made man". What a beautiful foretaste of praising our Savior in heaven, all saints together!

[@lfulord]

I’m so proud of your growth as a creator and the beautiful things you create for your community. Congrats, David and everyone involved with this beautiful project.

[@judithgratitude7098]

Absolutely beautiful ♥️♥️ Glory to our God 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@monicanixon5140]

Oh Wow!♡°•~ Embracing the freedom of our faith! Thank you Martin Luther...and our young brother David Wesley in our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ!!! THANK YOU!

[@johndena2882]

All praise to our Father , Elder Brother and Spirit that joins us . Thanks to all for the beautiful song.

[@mmyabaki]

Thousands upon thousands, surround the throne of God, worshipping the Lord of Lord's and King of King's ❤ Jesus Christ

[@arirveo641]

This is what it must be like when we will all be finally one people under the King ♥

[@janellestoermer5479]

Encouraging! Especially since today is Pearl Harbor Day in the US...the day we were brought into WWII. God was our fortress...and still is.

[@ginalouise1985]

Wow! I definitely want to join the choir for the next one!

[@PamelaMcMillan-z4f]

Thank GOD so much David for your gift and for the memorial to Michael… a real man of GOD! Amazing and one of his favorite Hymns. He sang it many times. I pray for you and your family… GOD’s richest blessings. He is not lost, I know exactly where he is🙌🏻❤️🙏🏻🌹

[@simplycynth5.0]

A small taste of what what heaven will sound and look like.

[@ephesians1472]

What a blessing! Thank you Lord for leading me to this video.

[@tbadi-Tonny]

Yesssss. Yesssss. Yesss. David sure hasn't disappointed...Glory to Jesus

[@apronacres7292]

perhaps next time include a person doing sign language? wonderful work! thank you!

[@DavidWesley]

That could be hard to coordinate, but if someone volunteers I won’t say no.

[@pjp9383]

@@DavidWesley I could probably help you with that - not to do it myself, mind you! But to connect you with a wonderful friend of our church in Scarborough, ON. Will try to bear it in mind and reach out when you start to post about the next VC. Could also reach out via the Bob Rumball Centre in Toronto?

[@andymyles3512]

I can interpret into Australian Sign Language (Auslan) for you.

[@pianosenzanima1]

Sorry, don't want to be rude, but what would be the point if the person can't hear the music??! This is a music video..

[@pjp9383]

@@pianosenzanima1 Both deaf and hard of hearing people may use sign language to communicate, so a) they may actually be able to hear the music, if loud enough b) they may be able to feel the rhythm / beat / bass of the music even if they can't "hear" it c) the words themselves have a rhythm that's worth being communicated and d) deaf and HOH folks should be able to be part of things if they want and we can include them even of their experience is different from ours. I hope that doesn't come across as snarky - tone is hard to assess in electronic communication. I just tried to think of as many examples as I could of why it would be worthwhile doing. It's basically all the same reasons why, when I post a picture or image on Twitter, I always add a caption for those who are visually impaired and using a screen reader - they may not be able to see the picture, but they'll know it's there, and what's in it. Have a good night!

[@1955dmb]

Beautiful voices.....beautiful faces...………...beautiful words...………...beautiful accompaniment......beautiful editing......a gift!

[@100-pourcent-Bible]

One day, and very soon, we will sing together in the presence of our almighty God, glory and Hossanna to Jesus-Christ.

[@SamuelErnest]

Oh My God! It's a beautiful song I never imagine! Truly A Mighty fortress is our God! I like how the vocals, music, and video is arranged! Tenor sounds Great! In Swahili language (kiswahili) The song is called "Mungu kwetu ndiye Boma" God bless you Mr.David Wesley for this choir project!

[@oscarcordero2094]

The most beautiful thing you can watch is the saints praising our dear Lord Jesus and in this case singing a classic of classics written by Martin Luther. A dear brother the Lord used to recover the most foundational truth in the Word of God , justification by faith in the vicarious death and resurrection of the God-Man Jesus our Lord. Thanks for sharing and looking forward for more from this group of dear brothers and sisters from "every nation, tribe and tongue". Hiding in our dear Mighty Fortress!

[@SteveRead13]

This is a taste of heaven. Thank you!

[@CutieSheba]

Wowww!!! Watching this virtual choir keeps hitting my mind; 'How beautiful heaven must b' wit all saints together... 🥰❤👌 God bless Ya'll!!! 💐

[@bcgrittner]

Yes - Another gem. Thank you to all of you.

[@niveazama]

Awesome!! Wonderful! I'll be the first Brazilian woman in the next project. Count on me 😁

[@tedmiller2219]

Beautiful work. It's amazing how music brings people from all over the world together!

[@nursenellfa]

I listen to this every night. It's 10/1/2024.

[@howardproductscontractfabr9218]

OH MY GOSH! Oh my gosh!!!!! So well Done. Praise GOD! What a mighty work you have put together!!!

[@Lorac73]

God bless you all.

[@xavierlee5578]

This is amazing! I am amazed especially by the synchronization of the instruments with the voices. 😊

[@Devin3Anthologie]

I AM SO EXCITED! You did an awesome job David! Good job everyone!🇺🇸👍🏾🥳😆

[@harudesu2402]

Truly God is our Mighty Fortress! nice work to everyone in this video :) God bless everyone!

[@josefinajuatco6828]

The truth of Romans 8:28-35. To God be the glory forever and ever. Amen

[@LizisLOL]

The virtual choir is incredible and such a beautiful treasure to hear!!

[@uelzen75]

I feel so blessed being part of it. ♥️

[@chykcha]

This fills me with tremendous joy. Praise to Jesus, by who’s blood we are united.

[@codywheeler9914]

I’m really bummed I missed this one!!! This is my FAVORITE song ever! 😭 I have so often found myself listening to this just to start it over again and again! I love how “biblical” this version is. We can all see the visible church from every people, tribe, nation, and tongue singing praises to our God, a precursor to what heaven will be like!

[@songsandverses]

Our Lord Jesus Christ Lives!

[@emily-sharingChrist]

So enjoyed listening to this! You have such a talented group of singers and instrumentalist! God has deffinately gifted you tremendously! God bless you David!!!

[@kampnairobi2]

This brought tears to my eyes! Wonderful job everyone!!!!

[@BIGBUBBABARNYARD]

All your virtual choir projects are awesome!!! But getting to participate, it's Super Awesome. Big smiles, well done David, it's fantastic. Great that you can bring such a group together to sing praise to God, talk about being a Praise Team Leader.

[@beautifulbuds]

HALLELUJAH!!!!!!! WHAT A FEAT!!!!! GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU!! Gosh. What an achievement!!!!! I actually cried when I listened to this!!!!✝️✝️✝️✝️💜💜🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@BIGBUBBABARNYARD]

When we are in glory, I'm gonna go find David, and we'll get everyone in heaven to sing this song at once, imagine the smiles, the grins and how LOUD it will be... the heavens will ROAR.

[@beautifulbuds]

Ken Arnou YES!!!!!!

[@nomadsgirl.3558]

God is indeed, our mighty FORTRESS in this trying time of COVID-19 pandemic! God we trust in you!

[@iampears]

A wonderful and inspirational hymn and virtual choir performance! Kudos to all and David Wesley!

[@redeemyourtimetictoc7905]

What a JOY will it like this in our HEAVENLY HOME?🎶🎶🎶🎺

[@francoisbessing]

I could not help but well up with tears. The Lord's anointing is on you to minister to the world in song. Great job brother. I hope to join a future virtual choir.

[@neidedurant8428]

I was blessed to see this heavenly choir , I see people from Brazil where I was born !

[@keepclimbing15]

Very nice arrangement! Thank you for working to keep hymnody alive. The theological and musical richness of hymns is being lost. This proves good music and eternal truths can and will endure.

[@sheilamason4386]

Well done to everyone, you did a brilliant job, and my wonderful dad Barry Snowball who took part also, love you Papa.

[@popebenson5921]

God bless you David for such a great job and God bless all the musicians/singers. I'm glad to be a believer of Jesus Christ.🙏

[@MissMomoLuv]

This was so much fun to be a part of God bless 🎉 A Mighty Fortress is our God 💖

[@carolynnunes3922]

Yes, this made me cry! It is beautiful! It’s December 7, 2019. I humbly ask those of you reading this to ask Jesus into your heart, and be born-again! Joy to the world! The Lord has come! Let earth receive her king. Let every heart prepare Him room! 2 Peter 3:9 “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.”

[@marcellacolmenares5236]

I love the fact that I'm seeing kids and teenagers in this video! BEAUTIFUL! This is one of my favorites Hymns.

[@zolimak927]

This is so beautiful 😢. Listening from South Africa. Goosebumps!

[@WayneKitching]

Me too! Two years later.

[@ronnieabraham7049]

Firstly thanking God, for this wonderful opportunity and also thank David Wesley for accepting my last minute entry towards his amazing work on the Virtual Choir project # 4 “ A Mighty Fortress is our God, and I truly feel blessed and happy to be a part of this huge group of singers from across the world. “Humble thyself at the sight of the Lord” was the first chorus line of thought that came in mind when I saw this go live after the strenuous effort & posted and tagged by David Wesley. Technology has gone to an extent, in ways to unite and bring peace, love, & harmony through music from across the oceans and merge them as one piece of work and your projects have proved it successfully. Thinking back of my interest as a church choir member and the importance to learn the four parts singing harmony all started at a very young age when our then church vicar Mahesh Achen- Rev.Thomas Cherian, dragged me & a few friends to the choir and I must sincerely thank him and also the past Choir Masters who literally took rigorous pains in training us in & feel proud to learn the basics of satb singing from our choir masters like late Jacob Eapen Tvm ( Babu Sir) , late Richie Walsalam, John Eappen (Binoy ) & after that continue singing with choir masters like Sampath Manoharohar & Biji Kaithamukkil Thomas with their able guidance and leadership. From my experience the real feel of joy & success of true harmony in singing does not work individually but works and blends only with team work of dedicated members and I thank all my friends who have sung together both in India and also, the Dh group members here, who were part and parcel of this learning. Lastly to wrap the part of my contribution, without, the support of the professional touch of Jibu Lissan Jacob at the last-minute request, this would not have reached the entry on time. Thanks to the support and prayers from my family and friends too. #virtualchoir#mightyfortressisourgod#davidwesley

[@lethabobaloyi2156]

There's an amazing Nigerian gospel song sang by Tim Godfrey and Travis Greene (an American) and the song is called "What Shall I Render To Jehovah (Nara)" Not many people know about this song. It's really amazing.

[@cathytarascou5934]

Thank you for doing what you do! Wonderful to see believers from all over the world singing together about our Lord!

[@jessicaottis6127]

Amazing!! ❤ Christ's church is so diverse and beautiful! Thank you for all the hard work, David. May God bless you richly.

[@janetwest7256]

Thank you for your hard work!! I am praying through Psalm 46 daily in these uncertain times of Coronavirus and financial troubles! What a great reminder and we are linked with God's people worldwide! Let us share the hope we have in Jesus Christ even in these trying times!!!

[@martyedwards5376]

Just tweeted this link to 3600 followers! Thanks!

[@barbaramcclelland5394]

The Underground church in virtual reality! Come Lord Jesus for your bride!

[@lolomash5229]

Oh wow l am blessed to have participated in this choir. Praise the Lord it sounds beautiful

[@tinkeythinks2]

No wonder your name IS David, multitalented, musician...this is a foretaste of Heaven