Here I Am, Lord (Schutte/Hayes) - Choir & Orchestra of St. Lillian

Arranged and introduced by Mark Hayes
Deborah Baseil, musical director
David Schmiech, mixer and editor

[@johnvanderlaan4399]

This song brings me to tears every time I hear it. I cannot even sing it in church anymore because of my emotions. This rendition is no exception, as I am in tears writing this comment. As a retired emergency department/trauma nurse, I brought my faith and religion with me to work everyday. There were many times that I literally washed the feet of the poor and downtrodden because of the deplorable conditions they lived in. Similarly, good people get into trouble by no fault of their own. I was but a vehicle for God's love when I cared for patients. Thank you for placing this video online.

[@maureendrane3569]

You hàve a servants heart John and may God Bless and continue to keep you.U are the type of person we need more of in this world God Bless U

[@ninanethery1502]

As Christians, we are supposed to be the hands and feet of Christ Jesus. You have put your faith into action. Thank you.

[@marilynnelson4718]

I cry also. ❤️

[@johnhassell6672]

Peace be with you John.

[@marjoriemann5938]

@@ninanethery1502p😊

[@wisdomoftheearlychristians2037]

Beautiful! i came here because I'm critically ill; I have an incurable degenerative muscle disease. The Lord woke me up at 2:58 am playing this in my head.

[@zacharyblaircox]

🙏🏻

[@kimshatteen222]

This song is my favorite Catholic hymn and was played at my Uncle’s funeral 5/16/2024🙏🏽

[@carprestube1]

Hermosa y muy melodiosa y delicada versión de esta canción. El Señor bendiga con creces a cada integrante de este hermoso grupo vocal. Saludos y bendiciones desde Entre Ríos, Argentina.

[@kimdoig6550]

This was played at my wedding in 2005 and then at my husband’s funeral 3 months ago. I The video shows up in KZbin and I feel like it’s my husband reaching out to me.

[@kimshatteen222]

🙏🏽

[@cathydefelice6807]

My father-in-laws funeral. The Catholic school choir sang this, sweet, angelic children voices. 1996 and I still tear up.

[@WandaKennell]

Very special and touching

[@emmabrown6180]

This is my Nan’s favourite song and this will be played at the funeral one day

[@CarolynKhoury]

I have listened to this song about 50 times. And I am so moved every time.

[@LorraineCharley-j1f]

I get very emotional with the singing of this great hymn. My precious deceased husband’s very favorite hymn. I am crying now. So beautiful. I sang it to my deceased husband as he was transitioning from life to death.

[@kimshatteen222]

🙏🏽

[@mdivine5644]

Played this hymn in my father's hospital room right after he passed ❤️ Thank you 🙏

[@MaryMurphy-s6k]

What a lucky man

[@rickdorsey8950]

This is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard and one of my favorite hymns of all time ... And yes it will make you weep.

[@sandralandry4492]

This is so beautiful hymn love every time I hear it and one of my most favorite.

[@holly20022004]

I am sitting here with tears streaming down my face for the difficulty i am having with my youngest child a son who is 18 yrs old and has fallen into despair of peer pressure and low self esteemm. They were diagnosed at 17 with Bi polar 1 and have struggled tremendously the last year. They are being on gifted and have a a soul of a sweet caring loving individual i just pray they can come to peace with everything going on in their life including being accountable and that eventually they may see the light and reach out and i pray we one day have a good relashionship again. I miss my boy tremendously but i have not lost faith that he is in there . Pls pray for us ty.

[@AngelaT-v2p]

My grandparents would have loved this.. thankyou

[@gabejurewicz713]

Great, here I am, a grown man, crying......CRYING! God bless each and every singer and musician who sang/played on this. Absolutely beautiful! A true message from God!

[@suemanjone9501]

So beautifully done

[@almabeston7777]

Your spirit is responding to the Lord your God from your deepest place. Know that you are His. ❤ Seek the Baptism of the Holy Spirit with Power now and allow Him to minister and more through you.

[@patriciamason7841]

This is so moving. I played it at my mother's funeral this week. It was the perfect music for a celebration of her life.

[@janewhite4797]

Hugs!

[@nonieholliman5486]

I am so sorry for your loss. May God Bless You.

[@patriciamason7841]

@@janewhite4797 Thank-you

[@patriciamason7841]

@@nonieholliman5486 Thank-you very much.

[@colleenromeo6850]

My deepest condolences to you Patricia I cry everytime i hear this song Stay strong God Bless you

[@chrisiegleeson3011]

This is my all time favourite hymn. We sang it at my Dads funeral and it brought me to tears. I will be having it at my funeral. Absolutely beautiful choir.

[@BrendaAustin-f1c]

Beautiful and Blessed hymnal

[@amsodoneworkingnow1978]

When I first heard this many years ago I was in a dilemma I had two job offers. One in my professional field one very outside my comfort zone..We practiced this in my choir practice and realised I had already chosen I chose the day I committed my life to HIM. So I left my vet practice of retrained in social care and addiction support services. For over 25years I worked within my faith group in our social services department. I loved my work .I retired recently and was stunned by the turn out at my retirement. One of my best friends Sing this and turned around to me and said you have answered. Here the proof and the doors opened and in walked a group of my ex services users everyone of them now dependence free and believers.I wept very grateful tears. He's still leading me and I'm still following

[@kamehouseboxing7142]

The pain that Gods saving grace has healed to make this is amazing

[@jflow5601]

I lost my beloved Mama recently and of course this hymn was sung at her service. I can't get the words out of my head. God bless you Mom

[@sjduges67]

My deepest condolences.

[@colleencarroll6101]

I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my mom in July. Peace and comfort to you!

[@jflow5601]

@@colleencarroll6101 thank you. I hope the same for you. Every moment counts

[@colleencarroll6101]

@@jflow5601 Thank you! Yes, every moment counts.

[@freewoodencrosses]

I always come back to hear this song when I am down and need encouragement to face a new day.

[@JimMaslowski620]

As a funeral service professional, I have heard this song many times, and I must say this rendition is the top. God bless each and every one of you, and all of us.

[@winifredfew7336]

Joy

[@evelynpaterson2823]

Totally agree, beautifully done

[@remeevargas-ggle657]

THIS is so beautifully done. @Jim, I agree completely. This version is one of the best versions I have ever heard. Will be using with my Confirmation class during our Mystagogy.

[@joanbickler]

touches the heart and soul. ..

[@hannevos8413]

My heart just soars

[@JacobGopal-s3b]

Thank you almighty God for blessing me with love offering

[@ladyrachel13]

I attended Catholic school and sang in the school choir. I remember this song very well. 💕

[@bryanjason1980]

Hello how are you doing 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@pammiesingkho1786]

Yah, u n me both rachel-- too bad tho they dnt sing ths anymore in our churches. It's so gud to reminisce the gud ol' times...

[@duckywriter]

This is so beautiful! This was sung at my church the day I was baptised and holds a special place in my heart.

[@wheeliewheelie1]

Beautiful. My tears fall with joy for this great rendition and sadness for those whom we have lost from Covid.

[@liyegan141]

Nothing short of awesome. Mesmerizing.

[@christinac1553]

Mark Hayes, your arrangement makes this song soar, while anchoring it to us on Earth, and to one another. Thank you

[@ElizabethDSNR]

I heard this song for the first time yesterday, while in Ash Wednesday Mass and I found it so beautiful that bring tears to my eyes! Absolutely love this song and this Choir performance is brilliant!! God bless you! 🙏🙏🙏😍😍😍

[@eleanorfirzell5095]

I used to sing it when I was young

[@ElizabethDSNR]

@@eleanorfirzell5095 aww you should have lovely memories about it!!

[@hildebt7988]

My favorite of all favorite songs, could listen to it and sing it all day long

[@frisco4422]

De veras….como no?!?

[@Elizabeth-iw3wd]

@Maria Surprised you have not heard it before; It is well known. Thats lovely you like it..... so beautiful, one of my favourites. Bless you 💕 from Scotland, UK 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@EdBeaudry]

When i have a tough day, i listen to this song. Thank you Lord Jesus Christ for providing us this inspiring song. Thank you internet Breathren, your hard work for putting this video together. So much Joy in Jesus Christ! Hallelujah!

[@jeanklele9096]

Just glorious. Today is the ninth anniversary of my Much beloved father’s death nine years ago, six years after my mother. We included this in each of their memorial services. I have been singing this all day in honor of each of them. This beautiful hymn always brings tears to me eyes. This is a wonderful version. Thank you.

[@pamdennison357]

I also used this song in my late husband's funeral service.

[@donnagorky7147]

Beautiful brings peace to my heart! This is why going to church to sing w others is so important! Thank you Lord for reminding me!

[@swayhart]

❤❤❤thank you for sharing this beautiful performance.

[@kelleybrandt1766]

This is so great! Thank you all for sharing your gifts with all of us!

[@billkraus9631]

I love it Everytime I hear this

[@KapowpowBoom]

Hell yes! I love being Catholic! Prayers to all who contributed to this and in honor of those dedicated to 🙏 Beautiful. As a very young child one of my fondest memories that would stir something within me, was this song. It's like I'm still between my parents in the pew, being the youngest of my siblings, even though they are gone now. Thank you for that memory. #MuchLove ❤

[@tonywynn7894]

Absolutely beautiful 🌹❤️

[@gailremp8389]

One of my very favorite and most profound loving songs. Thank you

[@bettycarroll2611]

The song and performance of course, is beautiful but what is most memorable will be that because of the pandemic lock-down, the group made this lovely tribute to faith and the love of God.

[@deborahd1961]

Absolutely gorgeous arrangement. Raised Catholic, the song has been a part of my sacred music history. I was ordained an interfaith minister in St. John the Divine Cathedral years ago, and this song was included in the interfaith ceremony. This is just lovely.

[@rebeccatorres4915]

Marvelous voices, superb accompaniment! Thank you! God bless you all!

[@catholicrugbyfan1635]

Beautiful, thank you! He who sings prays twice - St Augustine. Blessings from Johannesburg, South Africa.

[@impressionsmusicandmore1787]

Ya! Wer singt, betet zweimal! 🇩🇪

[@elviradurflinger3444]

Awesome performance

[@susangazzanobaker2954]

How lovely!

[@jessenglenda]

Agree 🙏🕯🙏

[@368400368400]

It was this hymn that persuaded me to go on mission to north Africa.

[@christamalta]

This hymn was life changing for me. Still can't sing it without tears in my eyes. So beautiful.

[@rickrock4069]

this what the world needs to be doing more of asking the lord for help trust me he will help you the other night i needed him to help me and trust me with out his help i dont think it would have work

[@petergriffin9935]

I just discovered this a week ago. It's a truly inspired, emotional and gorgeous arrangement of one of the most beautiful hymns. I can't believe just how fantastic it is. And I keep coming back to listen to it! To the beautiful and talented singers and musicians of the Choir and Orchestra of St. Lillian my heartfelt thanks for sharing your faith and talent with us. We are indeed blessed.

[@joannebloch4140]

I had this played at my husband funeral. He used to play this at mass every Saturday.

[@VickiEm3]

What an awesome arrangement of my favourite Catholic hymn! Absolutely A1!!! Thank you for sharing your voices and instruments in praising Him.

[@8ofwands300]

Very lovely. 🙏🙏🙏🙏. I wish religion would remember its purpose - service and treating others with love and kindness, what I hear as the message of this beautiful hymn.

[@julievanderleest]

One of the blessings covid brought us was these absolutely beautiful performances on zoom. God’s children were brought closer together, because no lockdown could separate us nor stop us from sharing the love of Christ. Absolutely nothing can ever separate us from God’s love as well and His power.

[@marjorielowry5043]

How they pulled off such a beautiful piece from home and put it together is amazing. Stunning.

[@KISSnum1]

as someone who identifies as a cultural catholic, this hits me incredibly hard. bravo to all involved

[@cherylmartin9618]

I love this song . we sang this song in the chorus here where Ilive at .

[@pauletterawdon4132]

This song is timeless!! Beautiful harmony with orchestra. It is sooo wonderful to see so many young faces.🎶

[@angelastannard1405]

Just love this song 🎵 ❤🤲🙏24 of September 2024 😊❤

[@susanheller2328]

Just beautiful. The spirit IS alive and well in this song! One of my favorites for many years! Amen!

[@fountainofblessings9142]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@dorianstewart9044]

This is a masterpiece. AND THIS IS A SPECIAL SPECIAL RECOGNIZATION TO THE MUSICIANS, Thank you!

[@melodysellers9849]

Thank you for writing out the song.

[@karinashubaly1981]

This has been my favourite hymn for over 50 years. It is the one religious song that will be played at my funeral.

[@onaellissheherhers884]

I have used this hymn many times in my UMC church-- this is the best arrangement I have ever heard. WHAT A BLESSING 🙌🙏🏽✨

[@ninanethery1502]

My husband and I are also members of a UMC and have sung in a choir for many years. We have sung this beautiful piece of music too. Now we are 83 and 85, currently in an assisted living facility while I recuperate from major surgery and our days of praising God through music have sadly ended. This performance of Here I am, Lord, is beautiful.

[@karenmonteleone9659]

Thank you for this..one of my favorite songs, but makes me cry...

[@bryanjason1980]

How are you doing 😊😊😊😊

[@markmiller3308]

Crying at the beauty of this…GOD Bless You my Catholic Brothers and Sisters! My Mom, Dad, and little Brother had this played at their Funeral Mass I promised them I would.

[@hestergranthestergrant948]

What a beautiful hymn it fills my heart with love and joy

[@Juan-Pedro6612]

Very well done, great to listen to your voices, thank you so much 🙏❤️🍀🙏

[@billkraus9631]

Everytime I hear this is brings me such peace

[@cherifinn1153]

What a wonderful way to start today

[@bryanjason1980]

How are you doing 😊😊😊

[@theresaong3355]

Thank you for such beautiful music n songs.

[@davidrobinson4421]

Greetings from Northern Ireland.Wonderful song. I’ve played it many times! Recommended this song to loads of friends here☘️

[@josephmccormick-qv9rs]

How amazing and beautiful!! I remember this song from when I was a child in parochial school; I remember all of the variations and interpretations over the years, whether the piece was song by a congregation, church choir or small group. It just brings back so many memories and hopes. This beautiful performance and the video presentation have that same effect of lifting up and giving hope and encouragement. Bravo! Choir of St. Lillian.

[@jojostarbuck8367]

It’s beautiful to see so many people praising God with this glorious music! Thank you everyone, and well done Schuler and Hayes!!! 👏🌟💖🙏

[@jennifersarahjos7996]

Awesomeness at its best

[@randareid649]

BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL SONG AS THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I BELEIVE I'VE HEARD THIS SONG. AND TODAY HAS COME TO MY HEARING AT A PREFECT TIME WHICH WAS A VERY HARD DAY. KNOWING THAT THE "LIVING GOD" IS IN CONTROL GIVES ME PEACE.

[@ellengarvin3270]

I love this song love this version beautiful thank you

[@marysheeran519]

My father sang this hymn - he was a bass baritone - and he sang this so beautifully, and I love this hymn no matter who sings it. It's the soul.

[@maureendrane3569]

This song is my favo4ite song of all time.I cry Everytime I hear it.

[@billrnlaw]

Absolutely beautiful. Heavenly choir!!!

[@tambrosia]

Thank you for sharing one word BRAVO Pax+

[@bobmonutube]

This song is so beautiful and arrangement of Mark Hayes, who happens to be one of my favorite, is the best I could find after listening to around 7 at least; I had the choral CD, but I can't find a sheet music of it even after searching it for weeks in the net. I have to tediously listen to the choral CD and notate it, so our church choir, which I conducted, could sing it. That happened a decade back, yet until now this song and arrangement never loose its luster to my ears:-)

[@emmacolageo8322]

Beautiful - thank you!

[@martym2694]

In these challenging days there is nothing better than Catholic music to calm me and lift my spirits

[@littlenan3576]

So beautiful,. Wish I could still go to church.

[@christinewebb8893]

This is one of my favourite hymns of all time! I felt the original melody echo around in my head today (29th May 2021), when I was feeling anxious and excited about receiving my 1st Covid jab. I will keep these words in mind as I go to receive it in Sheffield, England: "I will go Lord, if you lead me. I will hold your people in my heart." God bless you all and thank you so much for doing this! With loads of love and virtual hugs, Christine. xxx xxx ^o^

[@allabout1732]

Wow !!for a while I thought I was in heaven .Had to stop what I was doing to see what's playing on the screen.

[@shakti7457]

You guys had me crying from the beginning to end. It was so beautiful, thank you!!!

[@shelliep-g5502]

Perfect & Beautiful, Thank you.

[@willisandsmithgroup4187]

One of my very favorite songs. Brings me right back to my childhood.

[@moondustmagic0]

A most beautiful performace of this beautiful song.

[@JBryantFamily2011]

Beautiful!

[@maryjanegibson7743]

Amazing. Moving. Celebration.

[@danmeyer5263]

Thank you Choir and Orchestra of St. Lillian. Your music and adaption of this song is beautiful. Your KZbin video really makes my day. I can really see God's hand in your music.-Thank you.

[@stuarthardy8865]

First heard this during lockdown in 2021 beautiful rendition

[@dorothywishingstarsart3616]

A few tears for that beautiful rendition of Here I Am💜🌟💜👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🌟💫🌟Thank you🙏🏼💙 🌈

[@MarkHastings-jc3bw]

This is a beautiful hymn, beautifully performed and rendered. Thank you!

[@tiffany123178]

My favorite song. They sang beautiful. Thank you and God bless you all.

[@benbaines2583]

What an a beautiful version of such a beautiful song.

[@paneethaameresekere1615]

Thank you and God bless, from Sri Lanka

[@johnhaggerty4396]

This was blessed indeed. 18 February 2022. Glasgow Scotland.

[@mnvzerrudo100]

Beautiful people... beautiful voices... God's beautiful song. This is very inspiring.

[@randallsredman790]

Beautuiful - Right after the Baptism of the Lord Feast this is Sung on the Sunday's following to Lent.