Be Thou My Vision (arr. Brad Hubisz) - APU Men's Chorale

- Azusa Pacific University Men's Chorale Command Performance (April 25, 2008) -
www.bradhubisz.com

[@russedav5]

There's a power and sublime nature of a men's chorus that can be found nowhere else, and all-male choruses with boys for the trebles is comparable, praise God.

[@cottoncactus]

this is so deeply moving. I want to know the story of whoever was hugged at the end. this song tugs at my heartstrings so much.

[@allthingssounds3993]

That “heart of my own heart” hits hard

[@bridgetoofar2]

Probably the most beautiful Irish hymn there is!

[@DawnHause]

I'm from the Class of '83 at APU, I've always loved APU Men's Corale... still good. Beautiful arrangement.

[@lorenzopatol360]

This is by far the best arrangement I've heard. Awesome!

[@jessiebullock]

We had something amazing in that group. I wish I knew how special it was at the time.

[@BradHubisz]

Amen, brother!

[@m1386k]

went to APU for my 1st two years probably one of my favorite parts was listening to you all sing. I was in UCO. beautiful song

[@andrewrivera190]

1:49 Is effectively a declaration of war. The power behind those words blows me away.

[@Wellhen]

Iontach ar fad (which is the Irish for Really Great).. you look like you enjoyed singing it and your soft "T"'s gave you a slight Irish accent !!! well done and best wishes from Ireland.

[@RMCORRAF]

Truly incredible. I'm singing parts of this as solo at a military thanksgiving event, and I wish we could get our version to sound as inspiring as this. The depth of the sound in incredible.

[@Aritul]

This is really beautiful. Thank you for posting this.

[@SanJacintoSunshine]

A beautiful flow of voices... very peaceful and uplifting. Bless you all!

[@nancyduhalde4679]

Well that just sent chills through my whole body and brought tears to my eyes…. I have never heard such a beautiful rendition of Be Thou My Vision and I praise God for this director and each one of these men!! Bravo, all praise be to Jesus Christ on HIGH!!!!! God bless you all!!

[@musicanwannabe]

This deserves so many more views !!!!

[@ericthompson861]

such a beautiful song & beautiful choir

[@juliadedmon5988]

Amazing

[@nessagaul5581]

i love this

[@przentz]

Absolutely stunning. Just spent all of Lent preaching on this hymn. I hope you don't mind me putting this on my blog so folks can hear it. Thank you for posting. A true gift. Thank you.

[@crystal3241]

Thank u for sharing this. I'm so deeply moved by this song every time I hear it, and this choral presentation is exceptional! Outstanding arrangement.

[@ChristineDiana]

Ugh, goosebumps!! Love it!

[@rmridervideo]

I can hardly type this for the tears welling up in my eyes.

[@md80supernice]

BEAUTIFUL WORK! I love how you guys sound

[@aepersonne]

Wow, that was amazingly beautiful. I love men's choirs, and watching it in a performance especially being able to see their faces as they were singing was fantastic. Thank you.

[@rosesplace]

I love this hymn no matter who sings it..I find myself singing it throughout out the day ~ just a beautiful, lingering, haunting melody that is so sweet. I wish I knew all of the verses.

[@jensmom604]

rose clark You can do a Google search for the verses.

[@ingenuity168]

Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art Thou my best Thought, by day or by night Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light Be Thou my Wisdom, and Thou my true Word I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord Thou my great Father, I Thy true son Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one Riches I heed not, nor man's empty praise Thou mine Inheritance, now and always Thou and Thou only, first in my heart High King of Heaven, my Treasure Thou art High King of Heaven, my victory won May I reach Heaven's joys, O bright Heav'n's Sun Heart of my own heart, whate'er befall Still be my Vision, O Ruler of all

[@WhiteBraveheart1]

Excellent.

[@mrsjackson2you]

We sang this song at church which before I had never heard. Your men's Chorale is amazing!

[@marks.nelson284]

Like the full rich underlying moving Harmony in voices, especially like middle and ending.... meaningful lyrics with appropriate fitting harmony throughout ...well constructed and crafted arrangement. I am inspired to direct a Mens choir and have them sing this arrangement...

[@wrenspence1936]

One of my favourite hymns.

[@CCRTube1]

very well done. i've been blessed by your singing. thanks...

[@ThePenitentChannel]

Absolutely awesome Brad!!! 👍👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👌👊🏽

[@GTEYT007]

Salubrious for the soul. Well done, brothers!

[@Titus7of9]

I'm from Biola, and even I will admit it: this is beautiful. Good job Azusa.

[@stevenleslie8557]

Thank you so much, gentleman. I could feel this song in your hearts

[@BrianWagnerBMW1220]

This is so absolutely beautiful. This has always been my most favorite Hymn, and these men make all the more endearing to me.

[@dhouse24]

So glad you shared this with us, I am so glad to know this true story of redemption and God gets all the glory. This person is so blessed ~ I am happy for him. Thank you for this. Becci from Oregon

[@neoniahazelwood9263]

Beautiful song and an outstanding performance. Thank you gentlemen.

[@michaeldoyle6702]

Love that slightly southern gospel tilt in the piano playing.

[@nandyjean5827]

Thanks for this wonderful information.

[@craigtalbot607]

Thanks for sharing! LOVE the arrangement! Beautiful job!

[@malibu64]

Absolutely exceptional. Thank you.

[@russelljones2635]

It is wonderful. It brought tears to my eyes. The arrangement was so interesting...so full!

[@sisiccgirl]

The ending consonants are distracting, but your sound is like no other. I've loved this hymn for a long time, but this arrangement is amazing. You all do this song so much justice and more. Bravi to all of you!

[@melissamier7849]

Takes these two fingers to say now I can see and do my thing

[@DHS11999]

Lovely chorus. Might I offer a suggestion? When wearing white tie and tails, the white vest is not to show below the black top coat.

[@johnoconnor4623]

I think that these are the words that they sing, in English, of a beautiful Irish (Gaelic) hymn: Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart, be all else but naught to me, save that thou art; be thou my best thought in the day and the night, both waking and sleeping, thy presence my light. Be thou my wisdom, be thou my true word, be thou ever with me, and I with thee Lord; be thou my great Father, and I thy true son; be thou in me dwelling, and I with thee one. Be thou my breastplate, my sword for the fight; be thou my whole armor, be thou my true might; be thou my soul's shelter, be thou my strong tower: O raise thou me heavenward, great Power of my power. Riches I heed not, nor man's empty praise: be thou mine inheritance now and always; be thou and thou only the first in my heart; O Sovereign of heaven, my treasure thou art. High King of heaven, thou heaven's bright sun, O grant me its joys after victory is won; great Heart of my own heart, whatever befall, still be thou my vision, O Ruler of all.

[@blarobinado]

wooow, gracias por subirlo !

[@markbyers4435]

Bravo

[@sdorgham3]

and to think i have to sing it i have actually became attached to it a little

[@litigioussociety4249]

Some hymns sound best to me sung by men, and this is one of them. There are others that sound best by women. It makes sense, since most church music was originally composed to be sung by monks.

[@Shadowbreaker81]

All hail Christ! Our Lord and Saviour! Death to his foes and glory to his name!

[@timfalch1969]

Brad Hubisz, I've searched hi and low for an arrangement that does this song justice. Yours is the best I've found. By chance, do you have this arrangement available for SATB?

[@BradHubisz]

I’m sorry, I don’t!

[@shobamacintyre6856]

Who the heck keeps a freaking cock to crow on the fourth floor of an apartment building? Only in melinsung!right, well, Love this version of the song! Good job boys

[@oliviabarrett210]

This is the worst arrangement I’ve ever heard

[@WEIHSIAO]

I love it.