Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing- world premiere recording

[@RagenRibbonz]

I knew what it was, even 20 yrs since I heard it the first time, and it still got me. Really need to go back to church…

[@mweiss1983]

I heard this recording a few years ago, and it struck me as one of the most beatiful arrangements of ANY hymn, EVER. If, when that day comes, we should offer God an example of our musical praise to Him, this would be my first nominee. Kudos!

[@joshuakorhonen2483]

Where is it is this a college and if it is I want to go

[@chrisfoster6270]

@@joshuakorhonen2483 It is Brigham Young University in the City of Provo Utah

[@LostinMerlinLand]

When music is so pretty it hurts...

[@iamdlogan1]

Rich D...PS...really, I have seldom or never...have I seen a more emotional performance in my life, (sixty-five years) of listening and enjoying music. To capture a tear from a performer (5:10) is incredible in its own right, but to not feel her emotional tie to this rendition is beyond my understanding of music appreciation. I wait with the Dear Lords own choir to here and see YOUR performance...please let me know when that day is, for I truly will be in attendance, front row. Sincerely yours Dennis Lundberg

[@isartam]

The cowboy definition of "grace" is when we get what we don't deserve, and "mercy" is when we don't get what we do. I have the lyrics of this hymn taped to the side of my computer monitor to remind me that I am receiving what I have not, and cannot as a sinner, "earn." Though I may struggle to be a better person and better Christian, only by the blood of the lamb am I saved. Indeed, how great a debtor...

[@GagePeterson]

Amazing, I love the lyrics especially. "prone to wander lord I feel it, prone to leave the god I love" I mean who hasn't felt that way once in a while?

[@safenabors3006]

Oh how I await the day when we shall ever be with Jesus. No one ever had so much beautiful music written for them than did Jesus.

[@massarassa]

Safe Nabors This song is all I can listen to lately! Brings me comfort!

[@Rebecc765]

Safe Nabors and Sarah, I am sitting here, crying while listening to this. It is my favorite hymn with the most beautiful lyrics and melody of any -- though, I can never quite understand what an "ebenezer" is no matter how often I read a definition. This video came up when I opened KZbin and I have listened four times now. It came right at the moment I needed to release an enormous amount of self emotion and absorbed emotion. I have a chronic disease, my mother just died, I closed my law practice and I do pro bono legal work for Veterans who are suffering physically and emotionally. I have no idea why I am writing this on social media. The appearance of this hymn when I opened the program is how the Lord works in my life. He is never far.

[@lynnegoudzwaard6416]

Rebecca, An Ebenezer is a "stone of help" that Samuel erected to remind the Israelites how God rescued them on that spot. You can find more of the story in I Samuel. I'm so sorry to hear of your life struggles, but I'm glad you are aware that God is with you.

[@scubawrestler]

I am listening to this, as I prepare to serve my shift in The Holy Temple. This helps me get into the proper spirit of the "redeeming love" that is accomplished in His Infinite Atonement for all of His children of all ages and in all time.

[@MarcENicholson]

I regret I must disagree with scmager's opinion below. To my mind, music speaks to the emotions and being "overwrought" is not a sin. Music is supposed to move one. Was the original hymn tune simple? Fair enough. But is it wrong to enoble it as this performance does? I found it stunning when I first encountered it on KZbin 3-4 years ago, and I find it stunning still. I will grant that it is perhaps a bit much when close-ups are shown of the young girl chorister weeping towards the climatic portions of the piece, but even those tears I believe were genuine, and is it wrong to show people moved by the best spirits of their hearts? I deeply admire this performance. And, by the way, I am a secular humanist, not religious at all.

[@CarlGustavStads]

The only singing I've done has been as part of the congregation in an Episcopal church. I've choked up and have been unable to continue because of the message conveyed in the words of this hymn. I fully understand the emotional response of that young woman. Thanks for your comments, Marc.

[@boney3606]

Lyrics: 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 there by Thy great help I've come And I hope, by Thy good pleasure Safely to arrive at home Jesus sought me when a stranger Wandering from the fold of God He, to rescue me from danger Interposed His precious blood Oh, that day when freed from sinning I shall see Thy lovely face Clothed then in the blood washed linen How I'll sing Thy wondrous grace Come, my Lord, no longer tarry Take my ransomed soul away Send Thine angels now to carry Me to realms of endless day Oh, to grace how great a debtor Daily I'm constrained to be Let that 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, oh, take and seal it Seal it for Thy courts above Here's my heart, oh, take and seal it Seal it for Thy courts above

[@ahfclass]

The girl at 5:10 gets me EVERY time. I weep right along with her, and I have seen this over and over again. I love the spontaneous, uncontainable applause at the end of the number.

[@mannbradmusic]

Believe it or not, the chorus I am in has performed this arrangement a couple of times and it is beautiful! Plus, if you, along with others who see this comment would like a more in-depth analysis on who this Jesus is and what He came to do, I invite you to click on my channel and check out one or more of my presentations and to read the description thereof.

[@AmandaCaines]

I love you LDS people, I am not one myself and have no wish to be so BUT don't cry so much listening to this. I mean you probably sung this a 100 times in your churches - what makes it special and emotional is the Mack Wilberg arrangement. It is nothing less than brilliant and OK OK! I admit it..... I occasionally shed a tear at this wonderful performance too.

[@davidyoung8576]

This is one of my favorite performances of hymn. Mack Wilberg's arrangement is unbelievably good with the harmonies of the singers and strings interacting beautifully! No wonder so many of the singers were moved to tears. I just wish the recording engineer had balanced the trumpets better near the end. It sounds like one of them is blaring directly into the mike and is distractingly overpowering. I was once a recording engineer so hopefully, it's only apparent to me.

[@marciasmith5010]

I could listen to this all day! Alas! I have things I must attend to! Thanks for sharing!

[@agarber1932]

Very inspiring.

[@AmandaCaines]

@scubawrestler yes, Im with you.... the young woman and the tear...moved me lots. Maybe she was thinking of what you guys call the celestial kingdom...maybe she was just touched by Mack Wilbergs fantastic arrangement - we will never know. In the end it doesnt matter....what matters is decency and care for our fellow human beings and that on its own, if there is your celestial kingdom, may get some of us non LDS people in by the side door :) but Im not ready for heaven yet - too much to do

[@IceLanced]

@twolabs I was baptized 4-3-10!

[@Dominique06pn]

I'm sure this is how it sounds in heaven when the angels are singing

[@gadolelohai115]

It must be very similar🎼💙

[@TrinkaDickey27]

I've watahced this over and over, and I often get teary...especially when I see the soprano with tears running down her cheeks near the end. Bravo BYU!

[@bridget117]

OH! This is probably the most beautiful thing I've ever heard!

[@purrrlady]

It was written in 1758 by Robert Robinson, and set to John Wyeth's tune "Nettleton" written in 1813. I believe it appeals to all of humanity who "wander from the fold of God" and are grateful that we have been rescued by the Savior, regardless of our religious affiliation. I am so grateful for the gifted Bro. Wilberg's brilliant arrangement of this song that has such power to touch our hearts.

[@woodywilnorth]

Unbelievably beautiful, unmatched.

[@BrotherBytheway]

It's moments like these when we are all at our best that people are able to sense that there is something greater within every person on this earth. I love this level of performance. I love the feeling that every person performing in this group must've had in their heart as they sung or played a musical instrument. I love the deep moving impression I get from things like this and I would love to be a part of something like this someday. It is that feeling that testifies of how things really are.

[@lhstevaniehunt9177]

awesome rendition of "come thou fount" . wish I could get our choir to listen to this and get to the level. they could, but some members don't know how to drop their voices; too loud.

[@Yunginspirit]

ahfclass: If you mean that beautiful blonde gal near the end? I agree with you. The videographer did good to focus more on this sweet spirit. She and the whole performance touched my soul immensely too.

[@Matheologia]

This is really divine... How different from "today's music" which really degraded from its purpose of giving glory to God. Praise Him!

[@konradkantor]

I primarily listen to heavy metal and all that is blasphemous, but this is among the most powerful live performances I have ever heard. MOTAB's vocal performances are usually outstanding, but the live orchestra really seals it here. The emotional crescendo is solidified by the vocalists truly believing what they are singing. Beliefs don't matter as long as you are true to yourself. I feel that very strongly here.

[@dlesser100]

The best performance of this song ever!!! Hopefully those who were participating will know their gift is forever! Thank You!

[@christopherwillert6039]

GLORIST SONG FOR THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD MUST SING TOGETHER FOR THE ALL HUMANITY

[@apphiakiran5922]

I simply love this hymn

[@trevortomah8508]

Love this hymnal. The Lyrics speak volumes, shalom, amen and amen.

[@MrJeffnow]

I think the tear coming down the cheek of the choir members face says it all.

[@gadolelohai115]

Yes💙

[@hepzebahsu]

I have this program on VHS somewhere - thanks for posting! This was my first exposure to Mack Wilberg's marvelous arrangements.

[@ahfclass]

skchin: Years ago a Sunday School teacher played this video for our class, just after it was released publicly. The Spirit descended deeply upon us all, and it was confirmed in our minds and hearts that Jesus Christ is the personal Savior of each one of us, though we are prone to wander. He is ever ready to seal our hearts His.

[@scubawrestler]

@isartam "ebenezer" is the anglicanization of a Hebrew contraction which means "Rock of Help/Salvation" Eban Ezharh.

[@laurabryannan]

This is the best rendition of this wonderful hymn I've ever heard or seen. Thanks for sharing!

[@Dominique06pn]

I'm sure this is how it sounds in heaven when angels are singing to God

[@mbhaynie]

What inspired lyrics! All believers have felt the emotions in this sacred prayerful hymn. This music makes me try a little harder to be a little better.

[@wesjames8584]

Very beautiful rendition of this song! Thank you!

[@gardenguy731]

I agree 110%! I have never seen such an example of pure devotion and belief in what one is singing.

[@mudbetweenmytoes]

That woman crying is beautiful.

[@iamdlogan1]

To Rich D...and your next performance is where? I really would like to hear your rendition that I may compare it to this truly magnificent performance and its arrangement.

[@mypearlzofwisdom]

I was at the taping of the DVD/Program, and it was a beautiful and spiritually uplifting program. I had recently buried my nine month old daughter and was struggling. The words of this song and Redeemer of Israel reminded me that Jesus loves me - and no matter how difficult life is, Christ is there to carry my burdens. 'Jesus sought me when a strange...he to rescue me from danger' is the message of the atonement. Years later I still say "here's my heart..seal it for thy courts above"

[@scubawrestler]

@angelmonsud I've said this before, the teardrop shed by the singer at 5:09 will carry a stronger witness of the truth than any of the messages of those who appose the Works of God. This version is divine, and so uplifting.

[@TheBestbigband]

What a great arrangement of a charming song. This video and song I never tire of. It builds and builds. The girl with the tear gets me everytime because she feels about music the way I do....that great music is soul stirring. I'd say now, that you can play this at my funeral. But alas, because I am a drummer, some idiot will think I prefer "wipeout."

[@andrewmccaskill1395]

Simply perfect! What a wonderful performance of this great hymn of praise!

[@Brivixxycej8]

I had the privilege of singing this with the BYU-I choirs for the dedication of the new BYU-I center. It was one of the greatest moments of my life. I sincerely believe that I got to touch heaven....or maybe it touched me? who knows.

[@bccvmarlo7971]

Some of both, certainly! Thank you for sharing your talents with us. As I wrote above somewhere, you were inspired as a group - and so very, very inspiring!

[@zip1899]

I had a bad day. I watched this. My spirit and faith were renewed. Thank You.

[@helenmurray1815]

I'm responding to this January 12, 2012. There has been much tragedy and sadness in our country during the previous two months. I agree we need more testimonies like this one to confirm how things really are, or, how they should be.

[@beauteefulbrunette]

this is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!! i cannot bring myself to think of one irreverent thought while i hear this. wonderful (: i don't care who you are....... you love it (:

[@fixapicture]

Welcome! Remember those feelings of the Spirit when trials come. There WILL be difficult days ahead and persecution for your choice, but God HAS a prophet, and he HAS testified to you of the truth of his work.

[@angelmonsud]

@scubawrestler Thats right!! At that point(5:09) I always join this girl :(... This song is specially close to me right now because I'm part of a choir that is singing this song at the moment. We go about sharing the message for different venues. I just hope and pray that we can develop the faith sufficient to portray what this beautiful choir do.

[@scubawrestler]

The teardrop shed at 4:14 testifies, more than any word could do, that the young woman singing knows who her Savior is. There is nothing any "anti" can say that would ever negate this for me. That teardrop will do more good for The Kingdom, than any of their rantings will ever be able to harm. It will work latter-day miracles in the hearts of the truly faithful.

[@emily4789]

There is something incredibly special not just about this arrangement, but about this particular performance of it. I think what makes it stand out is just how NOT rushed it is. You can tell the performers feel every single note, and it makes it such an experience for anyone listening or watching.

[@jtschiffely]

Sept. 29 beautiful!!

[@frankjennings4022]

And so shall we be with the Lord forever...

[@dl6066]

After all these years, it is still moving, still my favorite.

[@helamana]

unbelievable!!! Ive seen this many time and I never get tired of seeing over and over again. I bought concert over 10 yrs ago on VHS I will buy it again if it's available on CD. I've seen other versions, Morgan State, Las Vegas Philarmonic but this is still the best of all of since it conducted by the writer of this rendition, Mack Wilberg

[@helamana]

I have this whole concert and this song is by far my most favourite hymn ever since Iheard this rendition. I have tried it in my ward choir and it was a good effort by this just hits me everytime i hear and see it. thanks for posting this on ytube. beautiful

[@idahoboy74]

Hope it's back in the new hymnbook. My guess is yes.

[@h.c4898]

Copyright

[@CCRMann1]

...blessings and thankyou from Germany for posting this wonderful Choir - so much feelings!

[@GG-wi2ij]

This makes me weep every time

[@ahfclass]

When Elder Bruce C. Hafen was a gospel doctrine teacher years ago, he played this video for our class one Sunday, just after it was released publicly. The Spirit descended deeply upon us all, and it was confirmed in our minds and hearts that Jesus Christ is the personal Savior of each one of us, though we are prone to wander. He is ever ready to seal our hearts His.

[@pianoplayrpiano99]

Heartbreakingly beautiful! Well done ladies and gentlemen!

[@christopherwillert6039]

IT'S ANOTHER GLORIST SONG FOR ALL HUMANITY TO SING TOGETHER FOREVER!!!

[@valeriewatsonz197]

My God, My God

[@scubawrestler]

@AmandaCaines Dear Amanda. The Gospel, as I understand it, includes the means by which all of Heavenly Father's beloved children (that's you, me, and everyone else) may return to his Celestial Kingdom. There is no need for the "side door" as you put it. All of us may walk in, humbly knowing we are loved and welcome. I believe the young woman knows how much Christ loves us all. God bless you in your many many endeavors.

[@fonongaloa]

the whole song makes some kind of sense somehow to someone somewhere :) i wonder what kind of situation the author was in that would have him find such deep words to describe his inner feelings about his relationship with the Father. such a blessing for those who can write great works and not get credit until after their death. i love this song :)

[@ahfclass]

Agreed! That image is very touching.

[@iamtheonlydlogan]

To capture a tear in its journey unto Lord was almost as powerful as the heartfelt journey that I experienced listening to this song...by far and away this is the most enjoyable rendition of Come Thou Fount that I have ever been experienced...congrats to Mack Wilberg... the choir... and the orchestra, and to the cameraman who captured that lone tear in its journey to the heavens.

[@isartam]

yamaho5, I agree. I don't think this matters one way or the other. Anyway, it's not a "Mormon hymn," having been written in 1758 by Robert Robinson before preaching a sermon at Calvinist Methodist Chapel in Norfolk, England. That it inspires Mormons and other Christians is enough. Leave doctrinal discussions for other forums.

[@dad1717]

This rendition of my favorite hymn just left this thought for me.... God be praised!

[@DEVRASH]

WOW

[@DogwoodMountainMama]

I remember watching this video in the MTC and then singing it in the MTC choir...still makes me cry.

[@rbcarr0952]

Who was that woman who’s tear was captured? Was she ever interviewed about her feelings at that moment and why she was so moved by this

[@Tofflemire5]

"My soul delighteth in the song of the heart; yea, the song of the righteous is a prayer unto me"

[@fbagbey]

You've expressed what I have felt about this piece since I first saw it years ago.

[@kevobc]

How awsome! That is one of the most powerful renditions I have seen.

[@jasonford6317]

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 unchanging love Here I raise my Ebenezer Here there by Thy great help I've come And I hope, by Thy good pleasure Safely to arrive at home Jesus sought me when a stranger Wandering from the fold of God He, to rescue me from danger Interposed His precious blood O to grace how great a debtor Daily I'm constrained to be Let that grace now, 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 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 unchanging love Songwriters: Sufjan Stevens

[@bear47401]

Hey, I'm a QUAKER, and I LOVE this song!

[@gardenguy731]

Amen and Thank you for your very true and powerful words.

[@angelmonsud]

I love how their faces and expressions portrayed the beautiful message of this prayerful song!!

[@choocha4u]

praise the Lord!

[@DefendingMormonism]

Love this song.

[@lorrainebaron4306]

BRAVO!

[@scobo4743]

Beautiful! Praise be to God!

[@jimconan]

Very Powerful Hymn!

[@akpokemon]

I love BYU and all their musical talent... :)

[@omiolo]

so crisp and peaceful. I love the hymns!

[@CJWJR]

Beautiful job!

[@nicolesing]

memories of filming for this performance. .. and singing with my friends... "til we meet again".. and to sing together again...

[@bccvmarlo7971]

You were inspired... and inspiring. Thank you for being part of this and enriching our lives.

[@drc5378]

When was this performance?

[@juliocesardeOliveiraSUD]

Beautiful...

[@thereisnopandemic]

Isaiah 43:10 "You are my witnesses," declares the LORD, "and my servant whom I have chosen, so that you may know and believe me and understand that I am he. Before me no god was formed, nor will there be one after me.

[@Biffo1262]

These male voice choirs are very high pitched these days. It's simple, if it has women members as well then it is simply a. choir. It's not rocket science.

[@isartam]

@fonongaloa The hymn--as a poem--was written in 1758 by Robert Robinson before preaching a sermon at Calvinist Methodist Chapel in Norfolk, England, and later set to music. There's a lot of info out there on both the author, who as one might suspect was a repentent sinner, and the hymn. Knowing what an "ebenezer" is makes a lot more sense out of the song. One of the best explanation I have found is at revneal.org. Search on "ebenezer" and read "what's an ebenezer".

[@isartam]

I often find the story behind a hymn as important in many ways as the hymn itself. Many hymns were written by those who wrote many hymns--the Wesley brothers come to minde--and though the devine inspiration can't be discounted, there are some like The Battle Hymn of the Republic or Eternal Father Strong to Save has specific inspiration. This is one such hymn. I found the story here: Google on "Come Thou Font of Every Blessing, the Song and the Story." The hymn means even more to me now.

[@isartam]

@scubawrestler True, but there's much more to both the origin of the word and to the hymn itself. Also, if you know the Biblical origin, you can see why Dickins would choose it for his main character in his "A Christmas Carol."

[@raywood1136]

Wonderful Choir

[@miguelcarrasco83]

@twolabs hey continue inthe faith you have felt to be baptized in the church... i am from peru.. i dont speak english but i could say that i know that joseph smiht was a prophet and indeed god spake with him.... i thank god for living and working to save his children.. lo siento por mi ingles talves no lo entindas.. hey sigue adelante. dont give up nos vemos miguel carrasco desde lima peru

[@isartam]

Who are you asking and why?