Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing

I am greatly impressed that Tantara Records, the copyright owners of this video (located on BYU campus) are alright with the video being posted. I would recommend everyone buy the DVD. It has some great music on it.
Available at www.TantaraReco... The BYU Combined Choruses sing "Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing" arranged by Mack Wilberg from the album "A Thanksgiving of American Folk Hymns" (© Tantara Records). I would encourage everyone to buy the DVD or CD, even if just for this song. You can get them at www.TantaraReco...

[@russellgriffin4833]

Im a 45 year old grizzly 'ol underground construction contractor....sitting in my truck cry'n like a little school girl watching this video.

[@Carol4YeshuaAdonai]

Russell Griffin Just goes to show you the power of the love of JESUS CHRIST!!!

[@mustanggun]

That my my good brother is the Holy Spirit working inside you, witnessing of the living Christ. I do the same thing.

[@cloudydaez]

Awwww 😢

[@markgomez9922]

I hear ya...

[@pontehyper25]

Me too.

[@maryjoroser3369]

My husband and I first saw this performance on television and were so moved we recorded it and played it often...both of us crying at the beauty. My husband has since died so now whenever I play this beautiful rendition of the hymn I feel him with me. Thank you a million times over.

[@TheManofaith]

+Mary Jo Roser That is wonderful Mary Jo. May God comfort you and keep you in his loving care. Your words brought tears to my eyes, not to mention the impact this version has on me whenever I hear it. Time for my tissues.

[@tubytootoo]

Interesting. I lost a close friend to a motorcycle accident at a way too young age. This was one of his favorite hymns and they played it at his service. I listen to it periodically and it brings his memory up. But it's more than that too. There's a patience and exalting feel to this song to where I feel almost in total reverie when I listen to it. The original composition is as perfect a song that exists. This arrangement somehow lifts it even higher. When I'm carried away by this song I think of how blessed I am and how wonderful the earth and the life that dwells in it is. We're all so fortunate to have this song in our lives.

[@Pea_Sniddle]

🙏

[@ckeys1000]

Mary - I understand. My husband passed away eleven years ago. I feel him with me with music. We loved music & dancing. He would have loved this performance. My best friend is Morman. We grew up Presbyterians & sing this hymn often - this way. We joined the United Methodist Church, because of pressure from friends, and so many hymns are sung differently.

[@ckeys1000]

Doodads Elton - I feel everything you said. All so true.

[@n311go]

If there's a more perfect 6 minutes, 31 seconds of chorus ever captured on video, I'm not aware of it.

[@marg5gram]

I have been in Baptist church music as vocalist, pianist and organist for over 60 years and have never, ever heard a more beautiful or worshipful arrangement of this lovely old hymn. I've listened to it numerous times and it still brings me to tears and makes me worship. So uplifting. It's just incredible ! The tempo, orchestral accompaniment and arrangement are perfect. The arranger Mack Wilburg has earned himself numerous crowns to lay at the feet of Jesus in Heaven. WOW ! Gorgeous!

[@ldsdentist]

I was born a Baptist and raised a Baptist. My great-uncle was an outstanding Baptist minister and a very good man. He wanted me to be a minister and attend Southern Baptist University. It is time we loved each other as Christ asked us to. Put away hate, rankor, callousness, and replace it with charity, kind words, peace, love and understanding. I joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints over 34 years ago and have never regretted that decision. I have a testimony.

[@latter-daysaintpud1432]

The most powerful and moving version of this great hymn I have ever heard. Very moved indeed.

[@Darignobullseye]

Agreed

[@marendavis6588]

I agree!!!

[@bigeasy1950]

Absolutely

[@pitbull29837]

totally!

[@rogeliomedinareddersen4681]

Come, Thou Fount of every blessing, Tune my heart to sing Thy grace; Streams of mercy, never ceasing, Call for songs of loudest praise. Teach me some melodious sonnet, Sung by flaming tongues above. Praise the mount, I’m fixed upon it, Mount of Thy redeeming love. Here I raise my Ebenezer; Here by Thy great help I’ve come; And I hope, by Thy good pleasure, Safely to arrive at home. PRONE TO WANDER, LORD, I FEEL IT, PRONE TO LEAVE THE GOD I LOVE. HERE´S MY HEART, O TAKE AND SEAL IT, SEAL IT FOR THY COURTS ABOVE. Jesus sought me when a stranger, Wandering from the fold of God; He, to rescue me from danger, Interposed His precious blood; PRONE TO WANDER, LORD, I FEEL IT, PRONE TO LEAVE THE GOD I LOVE. HERE´S MY HEART, O TAKE AND SEAL IT, SEAL IT FOR THY COURTS ABOVE. O to grace how great a debtor Daily I’m constrained to be! Let Thy goodness, like a fetter, Bind my wandering heart to Thee. PRONE TO WANDER, LORD, I FEEL IT, PRONE TO LEAVE THE GOD I LOVE. HERE´S MY HEART, O TAKE AND SEAL IT, SEAL IT FOR THY COURTS ABOVE.

[@Rotogravier]

Come thou Fount is one of the greatest hymns ever written and this is its most memorable presentation. Hard to imagine this was done over 20 years ago. Thank you BYU Choir and Mack Wilburg for this masterful and timeless presentation. Additional credit is deserved for the Audio Video professionals who edited the results we have just enjoyed.

[@jerrodwertman9494]

I was introduced to this particular rendition many years ago. To me, this is what a Testimony of Christ looks, sounds, and feels like. Music renders this testament even more transcendingly powerful than words alone ever could. God inspired this arrangement of this already wonderful hymn.

[@VentureDub]

+Jerrod Wertman "arranged by Mack Wilberg"... Credit where credit's due :)

[@harrisonmalik7627]

@@VentureDub the credits due to God

[@rangers94ism]

I have to say that I do not believe in the Book of Mormon at all, but if you are not moved by this then you just don't have a soul. People, stop arguing theology because no one is going to read your comment and then change their entire outlook on life anyway. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy this master piece of beauty. If you were in this choir or orchestra and you are reading this, my God that was amazing! Thank you so much for your hard work in doing that.

[@GDArkn]

Almost 20 years after the performance, and still the most beautiful, inspirational, piece of music to be found anywhere. No one, including MTC, can even come close.

[@DonCox-rh9sh]

62 years old and I'm bawling like a little baby. Just beautiful. The power of the sublime is found right here.

[@spentipede]

Dear Singers of 1992 and especially Ronald Staheli, This song both rent me win twain and solidified my testimony of the Living Christ, when I was but 13. Bind my wan'dring heart to Thee, indeed. Thank you, all of you -- wherever and however you find yourselves.

[@kevinhernandez2934]

i love this song , i'm mexican , i dont know so much english but i can undrstand , the menssage , really it's like if they were angels and they were sining , it's a beautiful song , it's amazing , i'm mormon , i know it , i live it , i love it

[@sivematshikiza4436]

Kevin Hernandez lol - really excited there Kevin... well the soul actually understands all languages.

[@billiondollardan]

+Kevin Hernandez Eres mexicano, soy gringo y a mi me encanta esta cancion tambien. No importa de que pais venimos or cualquier otra cosa. Somos hermanos y tenemos el mismo Padre Celestial y sentimos el mismo espiritu. Sabes algo? Para mi el himno Roca de Eternidad es mejor en espanol que ingles. No se porque, pero asi es jaja

[@33sylvia33]

Feeling lots of love for all my brothers and sisters on the earth, especially those from Mexico!

[@iamdlogan1]

I was wondering why some of you bring the spirit of contention with you to sites like this? Your display of anti "anything" takes away from the spirit of these types of performances. You truly do show your anti christian love for all God's children, when you descend to the depth of shallowness that you shown here. I really wonder what your religion teaches when you indulge in such actions.

[@Tutankhamen210]

This is certainly one of the most memorable recordings of a hymn of yearning, humility, and praise I've heard since it was recorded so long ago. I have returned to this recording time and time again. Inspirational. Moving. Pure spiritual joie de vivre!

[@cookiesmurf84]

This was the first ever performance of this song

[@JoanneV59]

Thank you, BYU music dept.! It may be from 1994, but a timeless and tender performance. I hope the upcoming revised LDS hymn book will welcome this song back. It's been missed!

[@sexihotfree]

I am not a mormon, but I truly love this! I listen to it when I need to hear some inspirational music, and some music praising God/Jesus Christ our lord. All of you people who have negative comments to say about this. You need to show compassion. Hate, ignorance, intolerance are not traits of Christ. Reconsider who you are before you throw stones at other people, or their faith. Respect, this is not a knew idea.

[@judysowell2586]

The double bowing get me every time. I used to watch this every Christmas in Norman, OK - They would broadcast it on Public Television. The girl at the end who just gets it all and continues even when crying. Thank you!

[@williamchadwick7948]

Yes, that girl at the end got to me, too, even as irreligious as I am. When I watched this on television and saw the tears in her eyes, I got tears in my eyes, too.

[@edwardmulry3409]

I don't belong to the Mormon Church, but I do have allot of friends who are Mormon. Please don't judge them as non Christian. They are more Christian then some of those so called Christian who all they can do is judge ever other religion. Remember we are not here to judge others for their beliefs.

[@aouie124]

I am a admittedly teenager, part of the generation that takes these kinds of music for granted. But in all my years of going to Church and listening to hymns of worship since childhood, I have never heard a more magical song that inspires and uplifts my heart in so many ways. I'm sure there are other people who feels this way and now, I just wish I could have paid more attention to Church and had more chances of listening to these songs. This is an amazing rendition, just absolutely lovely.

[@henboker3]

And I imagine you have continued to move to higher ground in your Christ-driven service. You wrote this 11 years ago; its 8-16-24 now. How are you doing?

[@vickiewalker-adkins4532]

My precious Ron who went home to be with his Lord and Savior June 13,2011 would listen to this great hymn every morning before starting his day and I would almost bet that he listened to it that morning. When i got his belongings back from Connecticut he had checked on his devotional schedule that he completed that mornings reading. He has never completed another devotional since that morning because he is face to face with his Lord. Amen, Wife of Rons'

[@captebbtide]

My profound condolences on your loss! May your belief that Ron stands in the presence of his Lord be an everlasting comfort. Look forward to that day when he calls you to join him.

[@carolynbohannon4602]

How precious!!!

[@vickiewalker-adkins4532]

Carolyn, I don't know who you are but God does. I don't think I could make it one day if I thought he wasn't with his Lord & Savior. Vickie Now would you pray for my sister Ana, She lost her oldest boy last Sunday and the Memorial Service will be held on Friday. Thank you in the name of Jesus.

[@carolynbohannon4602]

i will pray today...

[@carolynbohannon4602]

i will pray today...

[@michaelhuye]

Cant tyPe…keebord blurry…wateR PoureING from My eyes…..

[@davidryu2704]

Whenever I listen to this Mormon music, I can feel the Spirit of God. Great choir!

[@flyer88888]

+David Ryu While this IS a Mormon choir...this is Christian music...

[@hiitsme6639]

And "Mormons", being members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints are most assuredly Christian!

[@DanielBrowne-dz7we]

The term “Mormon” has lately been clarified to refer strictly to an ancient prophet by that name and to the book of scripture he abridged. Consequently, there is no such thing as “Mormon music”, “Mormons”, “Mormon Church”, and so on. The people who belong to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are now known not by the retired nickname, but as members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It may be a mouthful, but it’s accurate.

[@Daniloetcetera]

David Ryu amidst all the historical facts and such others are giving, I believe it’s pretty clear they’re missing the point of your simple and initial enjoyment of this beautiful song. As a member of this church, Thank you for your compliment! How wonderful you feel the Spirit of God listening to this. A powerful arrangement and performance of this beautiful song. God bless my brother!

[@DSYoungEsq]

I have always loved the evident passion these young singers (and instrument players) poured out into this song. To see some of them shedding tears in the process is not a shock.

[@flyer88888]

Every Thanksgiving I make a point to shut out everything for a period of time and bathe in this blessing of song...actually the entire DVD, which I have purchased and gifted to several friends and family. I always wonder what might have come of all these fresh-faced, Godly young people. My eternal gratitude to each of you. Maybe some of you can post here. I would love to hear from you.

[@JKent-ry9yg]

+Don Smith Mr. Smith, I am the same way, wonder where they all are in life. They must be about 45 now, recorded in 1994 I think. I have never seen anything like this presentation - the absolute intensity of these young people.

[@flyer88888]

J.Kent...I agree 100% !

[@mattolson5885]

+Don Smith Yes, we are all in our mid 40s now. :) It was one of the most wonderful singing experiences I've ever had, and I'm sure that's true for many others. Hearing Mack Wilberg, who conducted this performance, conduct the Mormon Tabernacle Choir today through the same arrangement, made me come looking for the video. What a great thing to find!

[@flyer88888]

+Matt Olson Thank you so much for responding. I am in your debt for the hours of inspiration I have derived from this DVD. Fyi...I perform with a group called The Vocal Majority. We have actually performed with the Tabernacle Choir both in the temple and in Dallas. We released our latest CD in Dec. 2015. Check us out on KZbin...especially our new arrangement of "How Great Thou Art", the "Title" piece of our new CD, which is entitled "Then Sings My Soul"...Blessings to you and yours...Don

[@christopherlew9383]

+Matt Olson I was in the BYU choirs over a decade later (Men's Chorus), but this and "Homeward Bound" by the BYU Concert Choir were what convinced me to audition in the first place. I have so many great memories of performing in the De Jong.

[@jacquescoupal6231]

With isis rampaging across the Middle East and now Europe, we Christians need to derive strength from inspirational hymns like this.

[@Coupal1]

+Jacques Coupal Amen!

[@dmq127]

I think if you listen to this song, maybe you can put your doctrinal disagreements to rest just for a moment and just appreciate the amazing grace that is more than we can comprehend.

[@nicolesing]

There I am...This is a great example of my memories,experiences and performances at BYU. Dr. Wilberg is a musical genius, he inspirs and creates musical masterpieces. He brought my musical training at BYU to the next level. I am honored I was given the opportunity and chosen to be a member of the BYU Concert Choir 1991-1995 and to sing under the direction of Dr. Wilberg. watching this clip brings back so many fond memories!

[@rob990401]

I was shown this video in a philosophy class at Ricks college in 1999 during a discussion of aesthetics. It was so impactful to me personally, but it has also had a tremendous impact on the style of choir in the Church as a whole in promoting Mack Wilberg and his influence. I have wanted to ask someone who was there performing or in the audience what it was like. Was it obvious from the power of this performance the impact it would have? I’m not exaggerating, if I could time travel this would be high on the list for me as a moment to experience.

[@pea1andHim]

Oh My Goodness! Absolutely Beautiful! This captured my heart and I believed while i was watching... I could tell each of you felt this to your soul! What a magnificent ,,, i hate to say performance.. it was more than that! It was felt by each of you! Love it! Thank you.

[@cosmicviewer477]

I've always loved liturgical pieces with triumphal endings.

[@Senkino5o]

Amen brother.

[@basicaa]

C.S. Lewis pointed out that it is far too easy for us to assume that only the very serious things of life are approved by God. But in God's economy, where so much is upside down, even things that look frivolous, unimportant, wasteful, or playful can be important when they are attached to the joy found in the heart of God's character.

[@woodywilnorth]

The most beautiful version of this song I've ever heard. My absolute favorite hymn.

[@nf54551]

Praise be to the Most Holy Trinity.This, a most angelic piece of human endeavour,God must be very pleased, may He grant you all the graces necessary to continue.Thanks to each of you.

[@bondweaver7606]

This song gives me goosebumps everytime I listen.

[@hmanders2]

Best choir piece ever! I've watched this several times over the past 7 year or so since I first saw it on the BYU channel. These students are my age and I just love the energy and emotion they put into this beautiful piece. Thank you so much for posting this! I wish we could go back in time and improve the resolution of the video...

[@captebbtide]

Ain't nothin' like the good ol' 'Mo-Tab' as I like calling them.

[@moragmacgregor6792]

“Oh to grace how great a debtor” Asking for your help, Lord, though I don’t deserve your blessing we desperately need your help. Asking for the prayers of those good souls who see this. Praying for every soul on earth.

[@AmandaCaines]

I am not LDS.... Im not of any faith as it happens but that apart, I love this hymn tune arranged by Mack Wilberg. You don't need to be of faith to admire wonderful music and words even if it has a religious base - you just need to be a person who cares for other human beings and who believes in something. Simple really.

[@33sylvia33]

Plead with you to read the Book of Mormon, that along with the Bible testifies of Christ..ask God if it is truth.

[@renzo6490]

AmandaCaines ...Beautifully said!

[@stephenodell3861]

I do not like calling this traditional I prefer Classic better. Some of my contemporary friends do not understand but mu heart worships with this stuff. I feel the Holy spirit in me being all fuzzy and warm.

[@captebbtide]

This is precisely why I view music, especially this type, as the real religion. All else is just ceremonial bell, book and rituals.

[@christian72745]

simply amazing every time i heard it know that is going to get some tears out of me....i cant deny the power of the song and the spirit that is in that room,,,,make me wish i was there hope one day i can cameback to church....

[@beberakowicz883]

Hello, Christian. I hope by now you have come back to church. If not, it's never too late. I came back after being away for 10 years and it is worth it! I have been back for 20 and I am so glad I did. It was hard, but I have more peace in my life knowing I am living more the way I know I should be living. You can do it. The Lord is there to help you, like He helped me. God bless you.

[@ikegraves3268]

God's Fount of Every Blessing is for all who love God with all their hearts, body, mind, soul and love their neighbor as their self.

[@SuhKadikk]

What faith are you people to debate who is Christian and who is not? The CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST of Latter Day Saints. Its in the name of the church. And who are you LDS to deem anyone lesser than you who is not a member. Does no one know the teachings of Christ? Do not attempt to speak of Holy things with a spirit of contempt.

[@shauntelbaker8115]

*****

[@weedragonauts4729]

we never claimed that anyone who is not a member to be less than those who are a member. the fact that you are the one making the accusations speaks volumes.

[@joshuaokeefe8140]

SuhKadikk i am not mormon im pentacostal but the very fact that you are going on youtube to speak your mind speaks volumes. What would Jesus do? Not that and you should be ashamed of yourself. Honestly we are all christian. Why does it matter at the end? We are all going to heaven one day no matter what.

[@joshuaokeefe8140]

ever moore what is apostles creed

[@kimhunter9467]

I think it's a new video game coming out this year.

[@MeanDeanHarrison]

this has yet to fail to bring tears to my eyes.

[@helamana]

Here I am, November 24th 2021, my 61st birthday and still weeping to this most beautiful rendition of this great hymn. I first heard it in 1997, I think, and it still tears me up like I did then.

[@TheAce707]

OK, most people are going to say, "you can get back up, keep on trucking", but they can't have empathy for something of that level. Not a day goes by that I don't consider suicide and how the world was created, in my own words "Damned are those who think". My words are, Jesus didn't die for us to keep beating on ourselves, when he lived he was completely human and God, knew the temptations and had emotions. Because of this connection, he knows everything, and he died to save the world from death

[@harrykim7830]

I am harry kim. And I have a serious depression. I want to take a break from my working place. So Would you pray for me? Thank you so much.

[@twspears6007]

My second comment on this moving song. In the beginning God create earth and when he created man he created music and when he created music he created the Mormon Youth Choir and this marvelous song. Trenton Spears

[@anneloved]

Wondering what part of heaven the people who composed such songs came from

[@Jmbk7278]

Regardless of one’s religious affiliation, anyone can feel spiritually uplifted from this. It was beautifully preformed and it appeared to be flawless. How amazing is it to see so many individuals come together to make one masterpiece. What truly made it magical was that each person preformed with their whole heart.

[@spencergee5626]

this. I've compared it to the other versions but the other versions aren't as powerful. and hopefully you are notified of my comment 10 years later so you can listen once again haha :)).

[@shauneddy3456]

When we reach the heavenly realms of God's glory and encounter the beautiful singing of angels, we will hear nothing more beautiful than this rendition of this beloved piece of music.

[@hukilauzy]

not active, but when i hear this i miss this feeling, :(

[@Abena5012]

Come back!

[@Prancer1231]

this is transcendent the reason it is so good is because they mean it regardless of what you think about mormonism, this is divine

[@apphiakiran5922]

We Mormons are truly Christians and we raise our voices high to sing the praises to our God and His Beloved Son, our Savior and Redeemer. We love Jesus and always try to follow His teachings.

[@Houdini774]

Apphia Kiran Amen.

[@33sylvia33]

Hosanna!

[@emilyrose7943]

Inshallah

[@suealtop8316]

I heard this over 20 years ago when it was shown in our ward as an inspiration for youth in their journey towards inspiring music. I bought the VHS, and later the DVD with all the folk songs on it. This rendition is absolutely my favorite of all time. I love the feeling of the spirit, peace and joy I get. I even studied out the word "Ebenezer" to find out what that means. Here is an interesting reading on it: www.lds.org/ensign/2014/03/maintaining-an-eternal-perspective?lang=eng I love our Savior, Lord, Jesus Christ. I am Christian. I am a Mormon!

[@joeyslaptop]

This is absolutely the best performance of this song that I have heard on KZbin or anywhere else online. It's pure and beautiful! Thank you for putting this where we could find it. At this time in the world, we can all benefit from precious feelings like this.

[@BrennanMyers]

I was part of the Ambassadors of music (100+ member choir) over the last summer and we got to go sing this in cathedrals and in amazing places all over Europe. This is my favorite song, and always will be! Even people that didn't know English cried when we sang this song. Its just that powerful.

[@dsedwards]

I listen to this every Thanksgiving. Thank you God for all the wonderful people, experiences, and blessings in my life.

[@helamana]

if you are a true christian you wouldn't be that hateful towards mormons of any other faith who sings hymns of praise to God and jesus christ. Christians follow Jesus Christ and Christ loved everyone...now live up to that

[@phyllisbeckford9293]

Magnify the LORD with me let us sing His praise together The CHURCH is one foundation His people are the sheep of His pastures Beautiful delivery. Come thou fount, bless us now.

[@corpcm82]

i love this song! it was played at my mothers funeral! i just wish anyone who wants to debate religion would do it somewhere else! not here! i attend several different churches and enjoy them all! we are all Gods children! love one another!

[@ikegraves8574]

BYU Choir are Voices of angels who sing to praise Gods name.

[@clarksclan5]

There are too many people out there who do not believe in Christ, that think it's okay to drink, use drugs, watch awful movies, to lie a little, to be unkind. They need your attention much more. At least mormons help others...that is the MOST important way to follow Christ and they donate and help people around the world and pray for others and do the best they can. You should focus your energy on where it can help. You really should pray and ask God in what ways you can help. Good luck.

[@charlesmarschall1002]

I can't seem to stop listening to and watching this very moving performance. Is this a college choir and orchestra? Charles Marschall

[@devryrichins2486]

Yes Charles, I believe it is the Brigham Young University choir

[@leahmonita3801]

It's the Mormon Tabernacle choir

[@flyer88888]

+Leah Monita Wrong...

[@helamana]

It's the BYU choir from back in the 90s

[@SleuthySloth]

I was checking my email when this song came on and that's when I found out that the professor had canceled class. Today was a good day.

[@mamagibbs5246]

This is so beautiful! How are there 82 people hating this?

[@greenone6209]

MamaGibbs5 to be honest people dislike for anything now - it's probably something petty like the visual quality of the video...it's the audio quality that counts!

[@captebbtide]

@kurtdublin yeah, probably a bunch of atheists.

[@kristenjohnson6583]

I must watch this at least once every few months; our local PBS station broadcast it many years ago and it has never, ever failed to move me, often to tears. For me, this performance confirms that God exists, He loves us beyond all human understanding, and He grants us many wonderful gifts to help each other and bring us all to Him. O, to Grace how great a debtor daily I'm constrained to be, indeed!

[@jonathanamendoza3033]

I heard this version twelve years ago and it still sounds wonderful to me. 😍💯

[@fedula055]

Amo esta himno, es muy especial para mi en mi vida. me recuerda quien soy y de donde vengo. gracias padre celestial por alcanzar mi corazón errante y ahora que te entrego mi corazón sellalo pues te soy deudor por mandar a tu hijo y salvarme con su sangre preciosa, que padre tan amoroso.

[@anthonydawson6236]

My choir along with the rest of my school's district's choirs sand this in a concert less than an hour ago. I'm sad to say that we somewhat butchered the piece. As a soprano 1 (the highest part in a SATB choir) in an audition-based district, I can honestly tell you that the last note of the song resembled the pitch of death. I'm only in a high school choir, so of course the higher notes wont sound so professional, but I'm still disappointed at the level of mistakes we managed in this beautiful piece. There was no real need to post this, but I needed it off my chest.

[@whatsanenigma]

Please don't feel bad. I'm sure you did the best you could, and that the Lord heard what was in your heart. If there is any fault, it lies with your director, because there are a whole bunch of arrangements of this song, and obviously he or she didn't pick the right one to match your choir.

[@BASavage81]

+Anthony Dawson I just read your comment. I didn't sing in high school chorus nor in college. I'm sure your choir did the best they could. I'm sure your audience felt the meaning of the song and that's what matters. Now about this chorus. This chorus and orchestra is noted as one of the best college choirs and orchestra's in the world and have people who could have attended Julliard and other major music institutions. (I know this because I was once very close to a young woman who sang in this choir and she told me about her and some of the other students and mentors stories.) And when you're in High School your still young and your voices haven't had the training nor the physical maturity to sing like this. We in the Mormon Church have an inspired saying about music, sort of a proverb. "The song of the righteous is a prayer unto me and shall be answered with a blessing upon their heads." Combine that with the words of a popular song when I was young made famous by the great Karen Carpenter "Dont' worry that its not good enough for anyone else to hear. Just sing! Sing a song!" Keep practicing and singing and you will be blessed and all of those who hear you will be blessed too.

[@flyer88888]

+Brian Savage God Bless You...!

[@MichaelJohnMUSlC]

will never get better then this! the music director is doing everything right, wow

[@kalelidos8711]

John S. I commend you for standing up on LDS Faith even though you are not a member of LDS Faith. You sound like one already. I invited you to read the Book of Mormon and examine it as we all Christians examine the Bible and pray if it is the word of God. If you are sincere, you will know this to be true by the witness Of God through his holly spirit and the facts in that book that cannot be denied to be true. hence it will be your decision to act and Exercise your Faith to follow Christ and be Baptized in the True CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST in these latter days, and be partakers of Gods Grace with the saints that bares his names. I stand boldly as a witness of Christ and Invite all men to Come unto him and be partakers of his salvation. I'm a Mormon. I know it is the true church. I Love the fulness of the Gospel and strive to live Gods word each day. We are the latter days that has been prophesied in the Bible that should be stablished upon the earth pertaining to new Jerusalem before the coming of Christ. Prove that the Book of Mormon is false then this church will not stand at the last days and our latter day prophets must be tried and tested as a false prophets in our days. Read the Book of Mormon and know it for yourself and ask God if it is not true, and he will tell you in your heart the truth of this things. Come unto Christ all ye ends of the earth.

[@Jessavjo93]

Hello! I'm a Christian too and I was always told that Mormons are not real Christians so do you mind answering me some questions? Do you believe that Jesus is the only way to salvation and that we cannot be saved by our own doings and redemption is only found if we believe in Jesus and ask him for forgiveness? Do you believe to be the only true church? Do you have a different Translation of the bible? Is the book of Mormon equal to the bible for you? What about this pologamy thing that i heard of? I would be very happy if you answer me those questions because I'm very interested and I do want to believe that you are my brothers and sisters. :D

[@ldsgirl1]

***** of course! We love answering questions :) we do believe that it is only through the grace of Christ that we can be saved. Because He died for us and suffered for our sins we can be forgiven and resurrected. As a church, we believe that other religions have a lot of truth and offer many good things, however we have the Priesthood and believe that we are the only church who has power to act with God's authority. Christ is at the head of the Church and it is Him that we worship :) as for the Bible, we read the King James Version-the foundation for the various more modern translations of the Bible. The Book of Mormon, like the Bible, testifies of Jesus Christ and his mission and teachings. As such, we believe the Bible and the Book of Mormon both to be inspired books of scripture that teaches principles that will bring us closer to the Lord Jesus Christ. Polygamy isn't practiced in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, nor has it been in a very long time. I hope this has been able to answer some of your questions! I truly do know that Jesus Christ is our Savior and that He loves us. Through Him we can be forgiven and have Eternal life if we will follow the path He set for us to obtain it--that is, but partaking of His grace and following His example. I bear testimony of these things in Jesus' name, amen.

[@kalelidos8711]

:)

[@Jessavjo93]

ldsgirl1 Thank you! That was definitely helpful. :D Now I know that you believ in Jesus and that makes me happy. :D Even if I dont agree with the book of Mormon being God's inspired word and your Statement that only you have the Priesthood (People of my church used to believe that as well) I still know that you are my Brothers and sisters in Christ.

[@paulawarwick4905]

ldsgirl1 How would you reconcile Galatians 1:8? "But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed." This is exactly what the Book of Mormon is...accursed. It was supposedly delivered by an angel and came after the Bible. According to the Bible, any additional gospel or testament of Christ is accursed.

[@Wlhssuperjake08]

This was the last song my high school choir did. It was at graduation and I want to go back so badly. The real world sucks. Thumbs up if you agree!

[@Tayfecta]

"Prone to wander, Lord, I feel it, prone to leave the God I love; here's my heart, O take and seal it, seal it for thy courts above." My Lord, My God... this IS my daily cry, my daily plea... Do for me my Lord, that which Can Not do for myself!!!

[@heatherwinward8231]

This is mine as well.

[@THEVIDEOSFORLIFE]

This video just made my night, Thank You Jesus for uplifting my Spirit through this song that I love so much to sing, You know I wish I was born like back in those days where there wasn't too much darkness like in these days, but God planned my life to be here and be an example to this generation. But anyway I can perceive like purity from this men and women and I feel the Holy Spirit as they sing, this is awesome I love this video thank you for sharing it brother or sister God Bless you!!!!!!!

[@patsheila3738]

Here i 'll raise my Ebenezer, hither by the grace I'm come!

[@DanielBrowne-dz7we]

It’s not “Here” I raise my Ebenezer. It’s “ ‘ere”. It means “before”.

[@KGarn]

@@DanielBrowne-dz7we : Actually, it is "here" -- the meaning of which is echoed in the first word of the next line, "hither" (meaning "to this place"): *Here* I raise my Ebenezer; *Hither* by Thy help I'm come ...

[@DanielBrowne-dz7we]

Kay Gee Hmmmmm. Send me your source.

[@KGarn]

@@DanielBrowne-dz7we : Um ... pretty much anyone who's literate. "Ere I raise my Ebenezer" simply makes no sense.

[@DanielBrowne-dz7we]

Kay Gee I said “source”. Your vague dodge does not suffice. I want an authoritative appeal to authority, not simply an unsourced reference such as “Most dentists recommend Crest.”

[@AmandaCaines]

Haven't watched this in 7 months and so glad that the detractors are less than they were then. There will always of course be detractors and critics of LDS people.... my wife was one, yes my wife! I was her biggest critic and she mine :) Care for your fellow human beings is what counts, whether LDS, Anglican, protestant, Jew or Moslem - is what matters. This music continues to inspire me about peoples' faith even if I have none. I appreciate a beautifully sung and orchestrated song of praise

[@terrycoogan9604]

Magnificent rendition.

[@MKultra29]

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints doesn't use the cross as a symbol of their Christianity because they put more emphasis on the life and resurrection of the Savior. There's absolutely nothing wrong with the cross, but as a church we like to focus more on his teachings, his example, and his atonement for the sins of all mankind, which includes his great suffering in the garden of Gethsemane as well as on the cross. Hope that answers your question.

[@great9800]

I love the 90s

[@ZeroBozos]

@citizensnetskyfish - The LDS Church does not preach hate for anyone, but rather tolerance and the belief that God loves everyone unconditionally and we should too. You're mixing up maintaining God's moral standards against homosexuality with your own belief that it is okay. LDS believe it to be an abomination, as the scriptures teach. LDS believe in loving the sinner, not the sin, and that protecting the family structure is God's will and in society's best interests.

[@sbenard1]

These young people don't just sing this song -- they FEEL it!

[@iamdlogan1]

bdplist: Just a thought that you might remember in your supposedly noble quest to TELL THE TRUTH...as in the words of Authur Schopenhauer who so boldly stated: and I quote " All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident… Arthur Schopenhauer Maybe you need to be more aware of the world around you and not so centered on your own religious grandeur. Let it go before it consumes your very soul.

[@ESales0314]

My most favorite rendition. It makes me tear up every time

[@sbenard1]

Stanza three seems to be a forecast of his later life, when he lapsed into sin. There is a well-known story of Robinson, riding a stagecoach with a lady who was deeply engrossed in a hymnbook. Seeking to encourage him, she asked him what he thought of the hymn she was humming. Robinson burst into tears and said, "Madam, I am the poor unhappy man who wrote that hymn many years ago, and I would give a thousand worlds, if I had them, to enjoy the feelings I had then."

[@MrBluedanube]

Prone to wander Lord I feel it, Prone to leave the Lord I love Here's my Heart, Lord , take and seal it Seal it for thy courts above. That has been my prayer for so long.

[@sbenard1]

The statement in stanza two, "Here I raise my Ebenezer" refers to I Samuel 7:12, "Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen, and called its name Ebenezer, saying, "Thus far the LORD has helped us." Ebenezer is the Hebrew for "Stone of Help." Israel had suffered defeat because of its sin. But the people had repented of their sin, God had helped them and they were victorious. Samuel placed the stone to remind Israel that God had them, their victory was because of Him.

[@sheilahunter8807]

Beautiful!

[@33sylvia33]

Here's someone that hopes you will come back. God loves you so much. I want to hug everyone after listening to this! Bless you.

[@roxanneperdue1288]

spectacular. I saw this when it aired on PBS and was mesmerized by this choir and how beautifully they sang. thank you for posting!!!

[@chickweed4022]

Another Mormon here. (announcing that because of the absurdity of anti-Mormons trolling and persecuting disciples of Jesus Christ) Tears welling up from the musical testimony of Gods love for us and of the mission and divinity of Jesus Christ. Thank you for posting this.

[@MrDallindotcom]

Would yall two hush? I mean seriously. Anti mormon guy, its all fine and dandy what you believe/don't believe, but PLEASE do not get so aggresive!. And mormon guy, its all fine and dandy what you believe, but arguing your point is definatly NOT christlike. Just hush up and enjoy the video:)

[@jzwillows]

Beautiful. I suppose the Church removed this hymn from the hymnbook because this hymn is too beautiful for ordinary singers to make ordinary.

[@symphsation]

Thank you for posting. I LOVE this video. I love hearing the Mormon Tabernacle Choir sing it but there's something about this particular recording that is so moving. Such commitment and testimony from youth. They take their time and mean every syllable. Awesome!!

[@jeremane9224]

This music is the background music of the amazing movie I watched: 'In the arms of angels' so this music always inspires and affects me a lot!! please ! i encourage everyone to watch the movie its in KZbin as well!!

[@ryguyiskindofaflyguy]

Honestly cant imagine a more pretty and powerful song

[@morriswilburn]

The lyrics of this song present the wonderful Gospel, and in a beautiful manner. This is not the place to debate LDS theology. Enjoy the song.

[@AnimeDream23]

This song's lyrics is set to the tune of "Fantasia on Nettelton" which is an old New England Folk Hymn. I played the song in a flute trio for Solo and Ensemble back during my middle school years. Back then, the song had no real meaning to me other than the fact that I was captivated by it's beauty while playing it. Now that I'm a Mormon, it has so much a deeper meaning after getting acquainted with this counterpart. It's by far my favorite song to play on flute!

[@lexscripta1]

I don't know what Mormans believe, exactly - but I do know they sure know how to make beautiful music to the Son of the Living God.

[@wildflowerdreams]

And the orchestra played brilliantly too. The part where they play just before the 4th verse is very moving (4:30-5:00). And I love it when there is a pause and then the men sing together on the 2nd verse. So powerful.

[@maghutch]

Good lord. That was literally perfect. They sang circles around MoTab. Big feeling combined with incredible execution happens so rarely--bravo, guys!!