When God Seems So Near (Live)

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Lyrics:
When I pause in the hush of his holy presence
When I'm so still I can hear each whispered word
When I pause to pray I enter His cathedral
These are the times when God seems so near.
There are times when I cannot feel His presence
When the clouds of doubt obscure the Master's smile
But when I'm still enough to hear his gentle whisper
Then I know my Lord has been there all the while
When I pause in the hush of his holy presence
When I'm so still I can hear each whispered word
When I pause to pray I enter His cathedral
These are the times when God seems so near.
When I pause in the hush of his holy presence
When I'm so still I can hear each whispered word
When I pause to pray I enter His cathedral
These are the times when God seems so near.
These are the times when God seems so near.
Music video by Layke Jones, Autumn Nelon Clark, Brooklyn Collingsworth Blair performing When God Seems So Near. (C) 2017 Spring House Music Group
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[@pameladial790]

My Dad was dying, he was restless. All the family stepped out for awhile and I was the only one in the room. I got as close as I could to his left ear. I started to sing this song (his favorite song) and he stopped his struggling and became really quiet. I sang it over and over again. He died in my arms. I praise the Lord He gave me the opportunity to sing to my Dad. I was in nursing for years and have been with patients as they lay dying. I feel my Dad died a calm and sweet death. It was to the Lord who gave me such a wonderful good bye.

[@susaningram6360]

You were such a blessing for him in the last moments of this earthly life. Such a testimony as to the comfort God gives each of us.

[@georgebaileysgal]

How precious

[@angelahannant3867]

Your message has just brought tears to my eyes 😢. May God continue to wrap His arms of love and comfort around you and give you peace.

[@dannadonahue916]

My sister and I had a similar experience with our Mom the day she passed. Everyone had left the room but us and we knelt down by her bed on each side and softly sang her favorite song to her. You could feel such a beautiful presence of God and peace. She passed later that night but the atmosphere changed after we spent time with her and the Lord by ourselves. He is such a loving God. He gives us just what we need just when we it. ❤❤❤❤

[@patriciamontgomery3651]

Precious story ❤

[@FelyDumale-wq7ve]

In time if you are tired and lonely just go nearer to our Lord because he is my everyhing

[@dustystrings36]

The entire southern gospel community are grieving. Every day I think of the Nelson family and of the non-Nelons that were killed. I guess we will understand it better by and by. ❤

[@batritidiengdoh3629]

What happened to them? 😳

[@angelahannant3867]

​@@batritidiengdoh3629An aeroplane crashed with no survivors.

[@miarosie]

2:27 what a kind face this chap has. His eyes positively sparkle.

[@princessbeverlypepe1539]

This song has kept me going. Been tough, but with God by my side i am safe.

[@paultaylor3169]

The anointing, the anointing, is so so sweet.

[@EnthusiasticFerryBoat-sy6zp]

Very heart breaking. I discovered The Nelons during Covid.They were my strength. Sleep in sweet peace beautiful souls until we meet again. 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@mariacecilia4213]

Gosto imenso desta comunidade, todos cantam com alma e dão me uma paz espiritual, muito grande. Fico horas e horas a ouvi los,alimentando a mha alma. Muito obrigada por existirem

[@ABNERMD1]

Thank you, Jesus, for your Holy Presence

[@tamaracrawford1414]

How I LOVE The Gaither Family. I thank Our Lord for all of you! ❤✝️🙏♥️

[@bebsiee]

Thank you JESUS for the gift of life❤

[@g.thompson950]

Amen 🙏

[@sharonchandler3263]

Kim: after saying that you could not do your music ministry and praying for your children on Tuesday nights and simply Trusting in GOD HIMSELF, YOU are Blessed with a Wonderful Family. I know it takes BiiG work but it all comes together even training your Grandchildren on stage...WOW! Blessings Flow!! Love IT!!!!!

[@omolaraolunowo4117]

I just love Jesus with all my heart! My burdens are lifted at Calvary

[@skippy528]

What you guys have achieved with this choir is astronomical, amazing and beautiful. WELLDONE. This is all I watch. I just love you all. I am 72 and a pensioner in RSA. Give GOD the grace

[@dianaacademia9493]

Joining from Davao City, Philippines... Praise GOD ... Hallelujah... GOD be with us all... with Love & prayer...❤❤❤

[@glenswain1355]

Amazing , love these GOD given songs , they never grow old in 2023 , Trust we still sing them 🎶When we all get to Heaven 🎶

[@jerrypencil9148]

This is a wonderful trio. Great blend.

[@CharonUys]

Yes Lord 😢I need u now more than ever 🙏😭💔

[@BonnieKetterman-qw8vd]

What a sweet blessing this song was

[@JoachimEHein]

Durch solche Lieder kommt Friede in meine Seele. GOTTES WORT vermittelt mit Musik.

[@rebeccamlambo1994]

True

[@PeaceToAll-sl1db]

What a saviour is Jesus our lord

[@josephahire1]

Blessings from Pune India. God bless you Bill n Gloria n the Homecoming Worishipers for leaving behind such a Powerful Legacy of the Homecoming Videos for the Present Generation. Stay blessed always.

[@manshailyngdoh8330]

In the first verse, suppose the 2nd line goes like this..."When I'm so still each whispered word I hear"...It will rhyme with the last words.."when God seem so near!" Just an idea! Autumn your sister Amber and your Mom and Dad are now in the 'hush of His Holy Presence' What a previlege, what joy and what peace. To Him be the Glory!

[@hennieventer3625]

I don't have words. What a blessing. The precence of the Holy Spirit are so strong.

[@lucianochakamba5110]

May the almighty God continue giving blessings, because u commited to preach the word of God thru singing Amen

[@alettarosestrauss45]

Hallelujah..... Jesus is alive, and very soon He will come for us, us that belong to Him. 🙏🙏🙏He will come like a thief in the night, when we least expect Him.. 🙏🙏🙏🙏... Amen 🙏🙏🙏

[@jacklineamisi763]

Oh God kindly 🙏 🙌 please 🙏🙏🙌 have Mercy on me please 🙏🙏 dear Lord 🙏🙌 Amen 🙌🙏🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🖐️🖐️

[@lindaharris7728]

Beautiful people love there voices but God is holdings them no more pain or sorrow a new body praise God hallelujah some day we will together 🙌 🙏 ❤️

[@lucianochakamba5110]

Am based in Africa Zambia,u ve really changed my life through the songs u sing,I prefer if u were near,I was going to join yo church.

[@samanthajk.maiwori]

❤Amen only God Knows what you are going through 🇵🇬💜🙏

[@ladyu.p4268]

In the darkness as in the night, his presence is with us at all times, up on the mountain as in the valley, amen🙏🏿

[@merlyndahkero1033]

Amen..Beautiful song .. I am blessed..

[@johnnyblackwell6868]

be still and know that i am god

[@teodoraquino8379]

Blessings to everyone!God seems so near

[@MarthaTapoan-bz3sh]

I am always blessed listening to this chore group. You sing beautifully . Thank you God ❤❤

[@waunetaantone4372]

Amen, thank you God for the gift of the Holy Spirit and His guiding me😊

[@CamillaBynoe]

Very happy to read your testamony...may God continue to comfort you and give you peace ...God bless you and the rest of the family.....

[@marlenewilliams5775]

In your presence there's fullness of joy. That's where l always want to be

[@lsheppard7316]

Glory!!!!!

[@TRINITY8400]

Hallelujah 🙌 🙌

[@maytherosegallimore5892]

Absolutely fantastic harmony, it's Godly.

[@lisavig3444]

Beautiful Song ❤🙏 so annointed

[@mledes]

Wow it's really beautiful! All honor and glory to our Lord Jesus Christ!🙏✝️🇧🇷

[@PatriciaEsque]

Such Beautiful Ladies ! Beautifully Sang !! 💖💖💖

[@austinbussey2133]

Hallelujah hallelujah 🙏🙏

[@alettarosestrauss45]

Aawww you guy's can sing all day and night to me... So beautiful and precious... 😭😭😭🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏Amen Jesus... Thank you 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙏🙏

God is omnipotent. He is ALWAYS there...doesn't mean he's always gonna join in and fix your problems, we have to earn that..

[@teressablackman8874]

A song that leads you into praise!

[@Anne-po99]

That's why I love the old songs. They just take you into the presence of God.

[@ritaharry2856]

These songs makes me feel God is close to me,we shouldn't think about religion, because that's not important God wants our hearts...peace and love

[@DavidEhigie-n7k]

Thank you Lord

[@isaacmolina2690]

La Paz del Señor Hno Gayter cada vez que escucho las Alabanzas por este medio mi corazón se llena de la presencia del Espíritu Santo, mi cuerpo tiembla por este poder , Dios le siga Bendiciendo

[@HeidemarieZeyfangBeck]

So touching with all those beautiful voices ✝️

[@nicholasmoore3939]

Hello Heidemarie

[@nicholasmoore3939]

Hello Heidemarie

[@ClarenaAlexander]

Beautiful Thankyou Jesus

[@annmariemaccarty39]

This is such a beautiful song. I feel like I am sitting with Jesus.💕🙏

[@woetoyourass1369]

I love you Father God. Praise you forevermore. We lovingly lift your name among nations and people, until that perfect day.......Jesus!, you're so awesome. God is the author of Life, and so must we give Him praise and glory, forever and ever, AMEN! Thank you for this beautiful song.

[@EddieTomasi-b1h]

It's Thursday, 2/1/2025. This song doesn't get old. I enjoy listening to it. It makes me 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢.

[@mhba9047]

So beautiful. Exactly the way it was sung before by the other trio.

[@alanparks7919]

That was magnificent!

[@malcolmnoel9044]

Can anyone ever be in the presence of God when he choses to be disobedient to God's prefect pure ,holy just and good law? Read Psalms 19:7 Romans 7:12 James 2 : 10 - 12 Ecclesiastes 12:13,14 Mathew 15:9 Exodus 20 : 1 -17 John 14:15

[@anthonyoduor823]

the fact that you are in His presence only means that it is His goodness that draws, not because you are good(obedient) but because He is GOOD and wants to give you His GOODNESS(righteousness), obedience.

[@Elizabeth-zb5pp]

He is our Rock of ages .love the family singing God bless.🌿💝

[@ofeliamillar168]

Praise the Lord 🙏🏻🙏🏻♥️

[@aparamaqalumaratubaka8281]

Hi I'm so blessed with this piece, such beautiful harmony and lyrics so touching.

[@needabreak]

What a beautiful song. This is the first time I’ve heard it. I will be listening again.

[@giselataylor8693]

Just what I needed to hear

[@jamesmanuel3671]

This song soothes my soul. What beautiful voices.

[@vikarailalatalei6085]

AMEN. Gaither homecoming songs always inspire me and motivated me every single day.

[@FelyDumale-wq7ve]

We must trust unto the Lord

[@caringslowly8016]

I believe child of God's lm happy here your voice? God's is love for all your perfect life from God's❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏✌️✌️🌟

[@KynjailangMawlong]

Wow ka jing sngew tynnad ka jing ihun lano gan ioh bn poi lem bd kitei bn ia rwai☺️☺️☺️☺️

[@albertmartenson3299]

Love to be in the present of Jesus Christ holy singing songs that means that he is there with me Amen praise the Lord.

[@lanietaleweniqila1754]

Listening to this song tonight, over and over again.So blessed Bill and Gloria.

[@PeaceToAll-sl1db]

Jesus is worthy of our praise

[@MD-hg9dq]

The negative influences of this world are designed to make our heart sick through emotional & physical pain resulting in a given person turning to music as one source of comfort to the body. The painful realty of this existence gives rise to the birth of music in two forms, earthly & HEAVENLY. Earthly music speaks to the experiences of this world through the singer-song writer’s eyes. Oftentimes drug use (i.e. alcohol, smokes, marijuana, cocaine, opioids, benzos and propofol to name a few) is intertwined with the survival of an artist to deal with the pressure of performing in order to stay relevant in the music industry, and to serve as fuel for creativity. As a result, music celebrities develop a tendency to sin against their body, through excessive drug use, for not measuring up to or to satisfy the demands of their music. Any earthly joy they experience is darkened by the heavy burden of performing and the loss of privacy. The end users of their music become fans because the lyrics are relatable and the sound of the singer’s voice & rhythm helps them cope with the pains of this reality. Unfortunately, this band aid approach is only a time out from the hurt and in the meantime we are fortifying its wall with painful memories waiting in line. Who can save us from wounds that are silent, wordless and cruel all the while tearing us apart inch by inch on the inside, which could radically accelerate the demise of the human body? I will use caps as emphasis to show the honest reverence for GOD'S SOVEREIGNTY when writing about HEAVENLY music in the paragraphs below. That INVINCIBLE DIVINE be our HEAVENLY FATHER, WHO THROUGH HIS SON’S MISSION HAS INSPIRED believers to write songs that sing of HIS LIFE GIVING LOVE to deal with emotional & physical pain, economic instability, mortality and the emotional instability of others with the motive of winning over souls for HIS KINGDOM. The melody & theme of HEAVENLY music is hateful and intolerable to the devil, a spirit which causes us to be blinded of the effects of sin and is responsible for the woes of this world such as melancholy, anguish, tribulation and trial. These agitations of the soul create a heavy burden for the lost and could lead him or her to be hostile of songs that sing about GOD’S GLORY. This makes it clear that we cannot win the spiritual battle by our own strength. Moreover, on earth the devil has no equal. GOD has provided us with the ONE WHO CAN AND WILL LIFT the heavy burden of sin's guilt from a given sinner's heart if he or she (through faith) would open their understanding to Psalms (starting with the focus on Psalms 51:1-10 KJV), and hymns/songs giving praise to HIM for the purpose of being persuaded, converted and healed by the HOLY SPIRIT from within by transforming your body/temple into a meeting place for you and the KING OF THE AGES to commune as friends through the born again experience (repentance manifesting itself in a changed life). It is only here that the fears of tomorrow will diminish, the blessed assurance is given that you are HIS and HE LIVES. Once the blessed assurance is known in prayer (through the confession of wanting salvation from one’s sinful nature, combine with admitting that JESUS CHRIST is LORD and believing in one’s heart that GOD raised HIM from the dead to deliver us from sin's guilt) the world can never take it away because the world didn’t give it to you.

[@alettarosestrauss45]

Amen Jesus 🙏🙏🙏Hallelujah.. 😭😭🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@vickyleenders2649]

This song is so beautiful I love this song ❤

[@benardochieng56]

Perfect song in trying moments

[@Triboz2023hih]

a beautiful easy song that everyone can flow alongside the wonderful lyrics... Hallelujah

[@sarialynjack6870]

Listening all the way from Papua New Guinea. I enjoy all your music💕

[@rohanimarpaung7120]

I cry every hear the song. Thank you Lord You are so real my God.

[@jerrypencil9148]

Beautiful song & a beautiful singers.

[@marcelinogarcia5281]

❤ Gloría a Dios Bendiciones para todos ustedes Amados hermanos , preciosa Alabanza 😮 x La Gloria de Dios y regosijo de Su Pueblo Santo , ♥️🌷🌺

[@SOLEDADGARRATE-ig5zb]

Iam here in Philippines,waching your vidio,iam blessed by listing

[@lsheppard7316]

Yes!!lord!!! Let go, be still, and know that he is lord!!!!

[@marcusr9135]

So calming. God bless you Bill, Gloria, and all of the Homecoming Friends for your ministry, that has reached and touched the lives of so many people. -Marcus (Adelaide, Australia) :)

[@susaningram8244]

So thankful we sing a combination of hymns and choruses. Thank you God.

[@457roddickton]

Lovely singing true words

[@plimrk6513]

Deeply moved.. Thank you Lord

[@estherparaerae7310]

Love this Song so much

[@keviningles5580]

This is so beautiful

[@wdeadman49]

So beautiful!!!

[@angellaThompson81]

Hallelujah, Glory to God!

[@misshazel271]

Absolutely beautiful. Great harmony. The words are fabulous and I cry all the way through it every time I hear it.

[@genessibatistaoliveirabati8224]

Maravi....lindooooo

[@MD-hg9dq]

The negative influences of this world are designed to make our heart sick through emotional & physical pain resulting in a given person turning to music as one source of comfort to the body. The painful realty of this existence gives rise to the birth of music in two forms, earthly & HEAVENLY. Earthly music speaks to the experiences of this world through the singer-song writer’s eyes. Oftentimes drug use (i.e. alcohol, smokes, marijuana, cocaine, opioids, benzos and propofol to name a few) is intertwined with the survival of an artist to deal with the pressure of performing in order to stay relevant in the music industry, and to serve as fuel for creativity. As a result, music celebrities develop a tendency to sin against their body, through excessive drug use, for not measuring up to or to satisfy the demands of their music. Any earthly joy they experience is darkened by the heavy burden of performing and the loss of privacy. The end users of their music become fans because the lyrics are relatable and the sound of the singer’s voice & rhythm helps them cope with the pains of this reality. Unfortunately, this band aid approach is only a time out from the hurt and in the meantime we are fortifying its wall with painful memories waiting in line. Who can save us from wounds that are silent, wordless and cruel all the while tearing us apart inch by inch on the inside, which could radically accelerate the demise of the human body? I will use caps as emphasis to show the honest reverence for GOD'S SOVEREIGNTY when writing about HEAVENLY music in the paragraphs below. That INVINCIBLE DIVINE be our HEAVENLY FATHER, WHO THROUGH HIS SON’S MISSION HAS INSPIRED believers to write songs that sing of HIS LIFE GIVING LOVE to deal with emotional & physical pain, economic instability, mortality and the emotional instability of others with the motive of winning over souls for HIS KINGDOM. The melody & theme of HEAVENLY music is hateful and intolerable to the devil, a spirit which causes us to be blinded of the effects of sin and is responsible for the woes of this world such as melancholy, anguish, tribulation and trial. These agitations of the soul create a heavy burden for the lost and could lead him or her to be hostile of songs that sing about GOD’S GLORY. This makes it clear that we cannot win the spiritual battle by our own strength. Moreover, on earth the devil has no equal. GOD has provided us with the ONE WHO CAN AND WILL LIFT the heavy burden of sin's guilt from a given sinner's heart if he or she (through faith) would open their understanding to Psalms (starting with the focus on Psalms 51:1-10 KJV), and hymns/songs giving praise to HIM for the purpose of being persuaded, converted and healed by the HOLY SPIRIT from within by transforming your body/temple into a meeting place for you and the KING OF THE AGES to commune as friends through the born again experience (repentance manifesting itself in a changed life). It is only here that the fears of tomorrow will diminish, the blessed assurance is given that you are HIS and HE LIVES. Once the blessed assurance is known in prayer (through the confession of wanting salvation from one’s sinful nature, combine with admitting that JESUS CHRIST is LORD and believing in one’s heart that GOD raised HIM from the dead to deliver us from sin's guilt) the world can never take it away because the world didn’t give it to you.

[@kohane3909]

When I pause in the hush of His holy presence When I'm so still I can hear each whispered word When I pause to pray I enter His cathedral These are the times when God seems so near. There are times when I cannot feel His presence, When the clouds of doubt obscure the Master's smile But when I'm still enough to hear His gentle whisper Then I know my Lord has been there all the while When I pause in the hush of His holy presence When I'm so still I can hear each whispered word When I pause to pray I enter His cathedral These are the times when God seems so near. When I pause in the hush of his holy presence When I'm so still I can hear each whispered word When I pause to pray I enter His cathedral These are the times when God seems so near. These are the times when God seems so near.

[@patheckert7945]

Ziphora Entero 0

[@arjunadivideos3677]

Thank you

[@jayneterry8701]

Did Bill and Gloria write this? I could find the writer though I know who it's about.🙂❤🍁

[@nathanc6602]

Wow nice to feel to hear the lyrics of the song nakaka touch I fell crying praise U God halleluiabeautiful girls n very handsome guys

[@saniidahiinii]

Glory be to God 🙏.

[@elizabethmayega9729]

It's wonderful,keep praising the lord

[@melodyt5470]

Awww what n amazing soothing song!!!😍🥰🥰😇😇

[@teressablackman8874]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@mariaradstrom3683]

Beautiful song very touching.God bless!

[@Salvation1949]

Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. James 4:8

[@angiejepkosgei262]

Majestic We are actually in those times 2020 God be near

[@ineldafitte5797]

Love Love Love the new DVD!

[@Marianne011]

Which DVD is it please?

[@joelngwenya6158]

@@Marianne011 from the 2017 dvd 'sweeter as the days go by'

[@sethcoffey983]

This is so beautiful great job I wish with everything in me that I could sit in one of these

[@BenMr77]

Maranatha! Jesus is coming.

[@jeovachagas8255]

Que maravilha pode ouvir nossos irmãos Americanos, muito bom. Tem abençoado os brasileiros com doações de capelas de madeira e alvenaria. Continue sendo bênçãos cantando e ajudando várias nações. Um abraço do pastor e músico saudações a todos irmãos Americanos, sempre Adorem a Deus pai de nosso Senhor Jesus Cristo.

[@jeovachagas8255]

Que ótimo que foi observado meu comentário de coração, que Vocês Americanos continuem sendo bênção no trabalho missionário do Senhor Jesus Cristo.