Gounod: O Divine Redeemer (Repentir), Anthony León, Tenor

This video is a clip from the longer vespers that was streamed from La Sierra University Church in July 2020. If you want to watch the full vespers, click on this link to watch on KZbin - • Vespers with Anthony León
Dr. Elvin S. Rodríguez - Organ
Devo Kritzinger & Paul Cardon - Filming
Paul Cardon - Editing
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LYRICS:
Ah, turn me not away, receive me though unworthy.
Ah, turn me not away, receive me though unworthy.
Hear Thou my cry, hear Thou my cry,
Behold, Lord, my distress!
Answer me from Thy throne,
Haste Thee, Lord, to mine aid!
Thy pity show in my deep anguish, Thy pity show in my deep anguish.
Let not the sword of vengeance smite me,
Though righteous Thine anger, O Lord!
Shield me in danger, O regard me!
On Thee, Lord, alone will I call!
O divine Redeemer, O divine Redeemer!
I pray thee grant me pardon, And remember not
Remember not my sins!
Forgive me!
O divine Redeemer! I pray Thee, grant me pardon
And remember not, remember not, O Lord, my sins!
Night gathers round my soul
Fearful, I cry to Thee,
Come to mine aid, O Lord!
Haste Thee, Lord, haste to help me!
Hear my cry, hear my cry
Save me, Lord in Thy mercy;
Hear my cry, hear my cry!
Come and save me, O Lord!
O divine Redeemer! O divine Redeemer!
I pray Thee, grant me pardon, and remember not
Remember not, O Lord, my sins!
Save in the day of retribution
From death shield Thou me, O my God!
O divine Redeemer, have mercy!
Help me my Savior!

[@RG-li5zq]

I have accompanied this piece many many times, but never have i heard such a wonderful interpretation as yours. Anthony, your voice is a rare and beautiful gift from our Creator. May you always sing to glorify His name.

[@Blackcat2005]

I agree that his voice is a gift from God and I know that he will use it as such.

[@maryannedavid6983]

Listened to your interpretation again....almost 1 yr later & still enjoy the emotion & soul in your singing !

[@vickipurifoy2119]

This video came up when I Googled "Gounod O, Divine Redeemer," because I will be playing the accompaniment for a Vanderbilt opera student soon. Anthony Leon's performance is a beautiful sermon that left me in tears and prayers of my own. I am sure Charles Gounod would have been moved to tears himself. I know this because I am married to a composer. And I know how emotional it is for him when he hears someone perform his music with the talent and beauty and feeling that Anthony Leon does here. This performance is just sheer perfection. Now I am subscribed to the account and can't wait to hear more. Thank you so much for sharing your gift with all of us!

[@lolapurdey8953]

Yours is a God given talent. Your voice takes me Gods holy mountain.

[@nomazizirajuili6520]

The best rendition of the song ever

[@suzannenelson3558]

Sincerely, worship provoking, Anthony. Your voice is a gift from God💐🌹! Thank you.

[@marianneorlet9317]

This performance reached the depths of my heart. It left me with a humbly whispered : “ Amen!” ✝️

Praise God! I’m so glad the music was able to reach your heart!

[@cshockley10]

Phenomenal vocals … and the organ was divine as well! I remember this fondly from college days!

[@marianneorlet9317]

I am just using this song for a new comment concerning your Ist Price win in Plácido Domingo's Operalia !!! Bravo Bravissimo!!!👏👏👏 You have become the rising star I predicted you’d be!!! Keep up the hard work! God’s blessings on you! Your performances bring me joy! You have been blessed with an unusual, beautiful and incredible gift! Most of all you are using it!👌🎶 Continued success! 💖🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@marktabla5434]

Thanks for posting this; it brings back memories. I accompanied my father, a baritone, at the piano who sang this years ago in our LDS sacrament meeting. When we got to the "have mercy" climax at the end, all eyes were on him. Little children in the pews stopped cooing and put down their toys and coloring crayons to look up and listen as a hush washed over the congregation. It was quite a memorable experience. This is such a powerful piece.

[@gsfuentes57]

Marvelous! I was enraptured. What an exquisite gift God has given you, Anthony.

[@richardmason8227]

What a tear jerker I wept the whole way through So beautifully performed

[@pandabare1946]

Bravo!!! Beautiful full sound. You sing from the heart ! This piece is like singing an entire opera and you do it well. Best wishes for a great career!

[@tesswilms254]

what a voice, gift from God.

[@johnb9005]

The organ and vocals blend together seamlessly. I can imagine the praise given to God in heaven being like this because it is done from the heart. It is a psalm from the depths of the heart and brings tears because of God's great goodness and mercy. This is skillfully performed by a very gifted musician and a very gifted vocalist who are using their talents to glorify God.

[@JoeRobinsonJoe]

Love your singing. Great voice. Found you when searching for Caro Mio Ben. All the best !

Thanks for listening!

[@thomasreis8821]

This is truly one of the very best interpretations of this very challenging gem. I appreciate the nuance, shading, sensitivity, and overall expression, not only on the part of this lyric tenor, but also on the part of the organist.

[@davidmoore1537]

Beautiful, very moving performance.

[@margueritelouise5183]

❤ce ténor donne des frissons ❤

[@melscore2865]

Love this so much! Listened to it for about 10 times without stopping. Wonderful tone, diction, and very expressive! At times I heard a bit of a "cry" in your voice. Use that, especially when saying "hear my cry" and "my anguish". You have all the tools, Anthony. Thank you for sharing your gift with all of us!

[@ngatihine6072]

Wonderful even tempered voice.

[@uppityglivestockian]

Bravo Anthony, very beautiful. Esp today, I'm needing reminders of God's grace, this day is very hard to endure without it. 9-11-2020 Paz y Gracias a Dios.....

Thank you very much! I’m glad this music can bring comfort and healing through the memorial of that day and our tough times now! Siempre mandándote paz y salud! Gloria a Dios!

[@johnb9005]

I like the intensity of the organ playing and the vocals. I like Anthony León's version more than those performed by Luciano Pavarotti, Plácido Domingo and José Carreras.

[@Blackcat2005]

So beautiful and well done, Anthony. Very moving. Lovely organ accompaniment by Elvin Rodriguez, a master of organ and piano.

[@gregstone6916]

One of my favorite songs. Anthony’s rendition amazing and beautiful

[@rutht2023]

You have a wonderful voice. Thank you for your years of practice and work to build upon the gift God has given you. This is one of my favorite songs. I really like your musical expression. I feel it brought the Holy Spirit.

[@maryannedavid6983]

One of my favourite Sacred Songs.....you had me in tears.

[@michaelpitt8642]

A glorious performance! Bravo Anthony!

Thank you so much!

[@LuisLeon-sd5zn]

😍😍Beautifully done and so moving in times like this!! Love the Organ as well, and your uncle is the Best!!! Thankful that we have such a Redeemer!! Can’t wait to hear more!! I bought the Album from iTunes as well and it is amazing!!! 😍😍🎼🎤

[@gsfuentes57]

An objective opinion. 😉

[@gunnarhaffke7899]

A worship to our lord.And he redeemed us through sacrifice.Which Aria can describe this better!!!

[@mileswoolever3825]

It's an absolute pleasure hearing you sing! Thank you!

[@edamundson743]

Bravo!

[@PaulDeCamp]

I understood all the words. Thanks. (Can't understand those Sopranos.) Tells a great truth.

[@mamabear9389]

First time I have understood the words!

[@messiasullmann]

Amazing voice! God bless you! Thank's from this moment so nice!

[@David-dz3ig]

Thank you for uploading this vocal gem! a lovely interpretation.

[@johnwallman6647]

I'm running out of adjectives! Beautiful song. Beautifully sung. It is, indeed a glorious song, Thanks for giving it all you had. Godspeed.

[@holversonmusic3141]

Great job by the singer as well as by the organist. Really moving. One of my most favorite songs.

[@simplymusical4583]

So beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing, Anthony! 😍 Please keep this up!

Thank you Jason! Means a lot coming from you! I will try my best to keep it up!

[@jobhartgers1854]

Brava, Brava!!

[@Downthebayou]

Perfection...

[@tyxikosgatpopoulos4004]

Every word, every syllable clearly pronounced. Deeply moving.

[@bozenamasliczek2447]

Awesome song and so beautifully sung. God bless you. 🤩🤗🙏🇦🇺❤️🙏

[@user-kq8xw6ox4k]

Pray for the blood. Anguish ❤❤❤❤

[@palashvictor]

Amén.

[@Patrick11030]

Well done Anthony, your voice is a precious gift. Use it well and take care of it.

[@johnbeard111]

Your expressiveness and certain vowel combinations particularly moving into R consonant reminds me of Mario Lanza. Would like to hear slightly more chest low notes. So gorgeous. What talent.

[@dannichols2929]

GOOSEBUMPS!!!.......For sure!!

[@mirieus]

Lord Jesus be with you all

[@liligibson8457]

Beautiful! Very emotional!

[@rakellcolotta3675]

Just beautiful

[@georgepayerle3506]

Great job, Anthony!

[@eddingtonmcclane6963]

Magnificent.

[@dillon.brown_]

❤️❤️ so emotional 😢

[@akankowilson3614]

My role model 😢❤🥰😘👏👏👏👏

[@mariopavez4107]

Bravo.

[@MichaelDG2023]

Anthony! This was superb. Have you heard the French? O divin rédempteur? I have been wanting to do a baritone tenor duet of this piece for years. You’ve inspired me to renew my nagging of local tenors. Bravo buddy

[@sachseco]

ALSO, LISTEN TO KIRSTEN FLAGSTAD'S RECORDING, ALSO MAGNIFICENT!

[@lukasmiller486]

Have you ever tried singing it in the key of D?

[@ohmy5650]

I bet the organ accompaniment plays a role in the compelling result of your very moving version. Being an insatiable just like many, I wonder how this song would sound if you sang it in the original french & you were a fluent speaker of course. Beautiful singing.

[@v.g.r.l.4072]

Handsome as the singer is and with a beautiful voice, the fact that he seems to read all the time is certainly distracting.

[@davidfade7397]

This is utterly beautiful on just about every level possible! Just wow!

[@user-kq8xw6ox4k]

Lyrics sound dark

[@user-kq8xw6ox4k]

Anguish pray

[@conceicaomoretcantarelli5942]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎵🎵🎵🎵🎼🎼🎼