His Voice as the Sound

The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square sings, "His Voice as the Sound."
American Folk Hymn, arranged by Mack Wilberg
Mack Wilberg, Director
Richard Elliott and Andrew Unsworth, Organists
October 2018 General Conference.

[@Gg-jq7ht]

Gorgeous. That is all. Mack Wilberg has worked miracles with this wonderful choir. Their respect and love for his work is apparent.

[@terenceranis9594]

I am a United Methodist and I join you all in singing this wonderful hymn.

[@tatiginattosantana]

come visit us some day :)

[@dc2717]

I just discovered this reverent hymn - BEAUTIFUL!❤

[@edinavn]

This is the most beautiful song I have ever heard. Listen to it every Sunday. To me that is what heaven must sound like.

[@anelisanzungu9165]

I haven’t stopped listening to it since I heard it. I feel the exact same way

[@blendedbliss5921]

It feels as though one is taken back to our pre earth life. Watching the creation. I feel the imagery and feel the truthfulness of the lyrics. I believe in Christ. He is my king.

[@JoanMBrowning]

I feel the veil is parted when I hear this song.

[@scootermom1791]

I feel the same way. I heard it for the first time earlier today. I can't stop listening to it. In fact, I'm going to listen to all versions of it on YT. It's so mesmerizing and ethereal.

[@user-op3zx4dd8x]

Listen to it with stereo noise canceling headphones ❤ there aren't adequate words to describe it....

[@lesliem.dimarzio7901]

Sublime, unexpected, for a moment I went to heaven during the conference...

[@zgomer1]

I can still remember how powerfully influenced by the spirit I felt when I heard this song over two years ago.

[@delcatty445]

I remember a few years ago when I was at my grandparents' house. (Note, I'm a Catholic but I don't go to church. I do believe in God though). I was just minding my own business watching Lets Plays on KZbin when this song played on the TV. I paused my video and took off my headphones so I could listen to it. I even asked my grandfather to go back to the beginning of the song so I could write down the name of it. Never have I been so moved by a hymn before. Maybe video game tracks or songs in movies, but never a hymn. But this brought me such an intense feeling of melancholy. The key that it's in brings a tranquil feeling of sorrow that put me at peace emotionally. Even years later I still come back and listen to it once more just to experience emotional peace once again.

[@scootermom1791]

So relatable! I heard it for the first time, I believe, earlier this morning. I can't stop listening to it. I love how you wrote "a tranquil feeling of sorrow." That's very eloquent and describes how I feel as well. I love the sound of music written in minor keys (not super common). Minor keys tend to make music sound more ethereal, which is very fitting for this piece. I hope you will find more peace in your life in God and His son. 🙂

[@starlegends3092]

Woah

[@starlegends3092]

I’ve needed to be sad before

[@stephenikechukwu-aro5028]

The woman at 2:18 is in tears 😭😭😭 This song is soooo peaceful! God bless the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

[@scootermom1791]

She is! I'm surprised they all aren't. This is the most beautiful, peaceful song I believe ever heard!

[@elenalohrey1971]

If I started crying while singing i would just be a mess up there crying on someones shoulder as they hugged me so im not sure id be a very good candidate for the tab choir lol

[@CRS1952]

I cannot listen to this without tears.

[@learningbystudyandbyfaith6762]

This is a phenomenally beautiful song. Such a testimony to the Most High God sung with faith, conviction, and great technical skill by the Tabernacle Choir. I suppose that one day they - and all of us - will have a chance to sing this hymn in His Holy Presence. May that day come soon

[@breanne2117]

His voice, as the sound of the dulcimer sweet Is heard through the shadows of death The cedars of Lebanon bow at His feet The air is perfumed with His breath His lips as the fountain of righteousness flow That waters the garden of grace From which their salvation the Gentiles shall know And bask in the smile of His face Love sits in his eyelids and scatters delight Through all the bright regions on high Their faces the cherubim veil in his sight And tremble with fullness of joy He looks and ten thousands of angels rejoice And myriads wait for His word He speaks and eternity filled with His voice Re-echoes the praise of the Lord He looks and ten thousands of angels rejoice And myriads wait for His word He speaks and eternity filled with His voice Re-echoes the praise of the Lord Re-echoes the praise of the Lord

[@tyresegreen7008]

Breanne Smith I think this song would be perfect for an intro for an anime or tv show lol 😂 sorry I’m a nerd Mormon

[@breanne2117]

It's beautiful. I put the lyrics here so I can sing my little guy to sleep. Gets him every time.

[@chiarahirsch5288]

Breanne Smith thanks

[@albinodias8931]

Quando.chegar no céu quero ser recebido com este hino.

[@nickrushton4005]

Thank you for posting these lyrics Breanne!!

[@starlegends3092]

This is my kind of tune!! :0 so coooooollllll. My friend recommended to me because it calms him. I’ve not been particularly feeling alot lately, but when I do again I’ll probobly think this song is absolutly amazing. I love songs about Jesus

[@leannedelange254]

I love this music

[@kennylee3899]

I listened to this music last Sunday on the LDS music stream and was thrilled by it. I tried to find out the title but couldn't. However, today, I typed some words (hymn, recorder) into KZbin and found it. Thank you for the wonderful music.

[@elenalohrey1971]

2:18 That is a level of self-control I will never master

[@ZachJ367]

2:15 Me too sister. Me too. 2:30 So powerful!

[@samuelh9471]

This hymn has really grown on me since I first heard it.... it is the very essence of peace both from its quiet melody to the sublime words - but mostly its unique focus our Savior Jesus Christ. Very moving.....

[@scootermom1791]

I heard it for the first time this morning. It's so surreal. I can't stop listening to it. 🙂

[@jeanrodnecademus9444]

One of my favorite song!

[@alvinmccall1132]

Every time I hear this song or any song the Tabernacle choir sing I get uplifted and I feel God's presence! Glory to God 🙌🙌

[@wallydavis2674]

He needs only to look, and ten thousands of Angels rejoice! Their faces the cherubim veil in his sight and tremble with fullness of joy! This is exactly what I picture it like being in the presence of the Father.

[@caysonstaples]

I've had this on repeat as soon as I could find it. It is so deeply beautiful.

[@jkapata1125]

How grateful I am that God can at least bless those who despitefully use him; because without wanting to or intending to, we all despitefully use him sometimes. I am grateful for God’s mercy.

[@teti_99]

For some reason the melody this hymn gives me is the feeling of preparing for the end of times against the adversary and his army. There will come a time very soon when we in the gospel will be called upon to physically fight to defend and uphold what we know to be true. For the second coming of the Savior.

[@scootermom1791]

It does, doesn't it? It's a sad, melancholy piece while hopeful at the same time. It's very beautiful! 🙂

[@jessewatson9965]

here comes the Spirit

[@spencernelson1560]

A change your life kind of song

[@patricklyons1333]

As soon as I heard it, I looked it up. How powerful and peaceful. I cry every time I hear it. I shared it immediately.

[@scootermom1791]

I had to ask someone what it was called. I heard it for the first time this morning. I can't stop listening to it. 🙂

[@kellymcdonald1895]

You could tell President Nelson was very much moved by this, as were all of us.

[@trevortomah8508]

Wow, beautiful powerful hymnal, thank you Tabernacle Choir.

[@harrisonbeckett1545]

Tremendous thankyou for your singing gift

[@marvinndugwa5497]

world's best choir

[@davebailey1582]

I love this song! I feel this music comes from heaven and it is sung by Angels

[@ariellepletain5731]

Love love love! This is how I imagine angels will sing up there.

[@weehubbyable]

The 12 who put thumbs down i dont know what your hearing but this is so beautiful 😊😊😊😊

[@rodrigoalejandroramirezpla4954]

I listen to this song and look up to heaven and say: Baruch Hu Adonai, Lord of eternity

[@kareninalabama]

I love the verses that were added to this hymn, but here is the original hymn as written by Joseph Swain in 1791, with all verses: His voice as the sound of the dulcimer sweet, Is heard through the shadows of death; The cedars of Lebanon bow at his feet, The air is perfumed with his breath. His lips as the fountain of righteousness flow, That waters the garden of grace; From which their salvation the Gentiles shall know, And bask in the smiles of his face. O! thou in whose presence my soul takes delight, On whom, in affliction, I call; My comfort by day, and my song in the night, My hope, my salvation, my all- Where dost thou at noontide resort with thy sheep, To feed on the pastures of love? Say why in the valley of death should I weep, Or alone in the wilderness rove? O! why should I wander an alien from thee, And cry in the desert for bread? Thy foes will rejoice when my sorrows they see, And smile at the tears I have shed. Ye daughters of Zion, declare, have you seen The Star that on Israel shone? Say if in your tents my beloved has been, And where, with his flock, he is gone? "What is thy Beloved, thou dignified fair? What excellent beauties has he? His charms and perfections be pleased to declare, That we may embrace him with thee." This is my Beloved, his form is divine; His vestments shed odor around; The locks on his head are as grapes on the vine, When autumn with plenty is crowned. The roses of Sharon, the lilies that grow In the vales, on the banks of the streams, On his cheeks in the beauty of excellence blow, And his eyes are as quivers of beams. His voice as the sound of the dulcimer, sweet, Is heard through the shadows of death; The cedars of Lebanon bow at his feet, The air is perfumed with his breath.

[@dianahumphries5906]

I have to come back and listen to this every so often, it sends ripples of poignancy through my soul every time I hear it. Beautiful 😌

[@churchofjesuschristgeneralconf]

Thank you for tuning in! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed this General Conference.

[@netterjam]

It gave me chills during Conference and it still does. Every time.

[@speedreading4kids549]

I feel a great love for the Lord every time I hear this. As previously stated: Powerful, yet Peaceful.

[@davedowding5883]

“He speaks, and eternity filled with His voice,” a haunting melody with verses carrying magnificent visions to our souls. Thank you for this wonderful video.

[@jankuya]

I am overwhelmed! Such beauty in a song!

[@TessaDior]

I was so touched by this song while watching General Conference. What a beautiful piece. It makes my heart so happy.

[@ecklecticgal7009]

Sublime. Absolutely ethereal. Body chilling and misty-eye inducing. And sung by the Tabernacle Choir as no other choir could do. Thank you for your heavenly music always.

[@theidahooutlaw]

Best Hymn from this conference 🙌🏻

[@janehdez6497]

Keegan Dahle I am completly agree with u !

[@danetcaymo]

Truth! I was at first disappointed because I was expecting a familiar hymn to close the conference. And then they sang this and goosebumps!!!

[@mcxopjesh]

Not really a hymn, but definitely the best song from conference.

[@cauemagallanes]

2:30 so powerful! It touches deeply my heart. I am sure that It's how Angels sounds like.

[@familygardner8669]

Peaceful, holy… yet epic and chilling. My new favorite.

[@BombedNevada]

Tabernacle choir still has it.

[@kevinpilay2190]

Wow, I feel the spirit in all of me with this hymn!

[@leonardpeterson2413]

Someone asked for the lyrics, here they are, see below... I was at conference and was so touched by the spirit during this song.... absolutely beautiful. His voice, as the sound of the dulcimer sweet, is heard through the shadows of death; The cedars of Lebanon bow at His feet, the air is perfumed with His breath. His lips as the fountain of righteousness flow, that waters the garden of grace, From which their salvation the Gentiles shall know, and bask in the smile of His face. (instrumental interlude) Love sits in his eyelids and scatters delight, through all the bright regions on high. Their faces the cherubim veil in his sight, and tremble with fullness of joy. He looks and ten thousands of angels rejoice, and myriads wait for His word. He speaks and eternity filled with His voice Re-echoes the praise of the Lord. (instrumental interlude) He looks and ten thousands of angels rejoice, and myriads wait for His word. He speaks and eternity filled with His voice Re-echoes the praise of the Lord.

[@RusskiShpion4199]

“He looks and ten thousands of angels rejoice, and myriads wait for His word. He speaks and eternity filled with His voice Re-echoes the praise of the Lord.” Fun fact this is also the last verse of Redeemer of Israel

[@sakhedolonga265]

This Song is so Heavenly

[@brentgarner3143]

Wow most beautiful song, my first time hearing this I'm greatly impressed love this ❤️😭🙌🙌🙌🙌thank you

[@scootermom1791]

I heard it for the first time today. I can't stop listening to it. 🙂

[@raymerritt9131]

Calm & tranquility for this song, it lights up your day, because how beautiful are the singing woman, who righteously live their lives spreading peace & joy from their kind voices echoing of angels pure strength in their numbers with blue robs, this is sweet to hear for the first time!

[@chocoshmore4327]

Literally the best song in conference

[@Mardikuz]

majestic

[@joecoolproductions1217]

amazing

[@weehubbyable]

Touches the very soul im in floods of tears that was beautiful .

[@leaphynhem7697]

The song of heaven ខ្ញុំពោពេញដោយព្រះវិញ្ញាណគ្រប់ពេលពេលខ្ញុំលឺបទនេះ

[@karenugarteche1358]

This is beautiful song. I think in te heaven where I hear it

[@michaelvaliant312]

This is Awesome .. !!

[@quangthang10d4]

So beautiful!

[@soyamarylis1570]

so beatiful

[@hypnagogio]

Just wow!

[@tomydiaz4507]

100 likes and go foward... Amazing and very inspirational..

[@ezymoney9221]

So Amazing and uplifting

[@RebeSell]

The first time I heard this awesome song... beautiful..

[@weehubbyable]

I agree dear sister

[@alinegoncalvesmegier2937]

O melhor hino dessa Conferência com certeza! 😍❤

[@AnaliliB]

Thank you! Much love and respect to you.

[@zetus88]

It's the most beautiful song I've ever heard

[@oldkingspook]

Beautiful.

[@pineapplesnowcat11]

Wow so touching!!

[@dianaadama2752]

I love it 🙂😍

[@marvinbijkerk502]

Incredibly beautiful, majestic and reverent - AMAZING

[@michaelstrickland4111]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@AugustoDosSantos-jt5yw]

Que hino incrível, tive que comentar de tão bom que ele é!

[@scootermom1791]

Esta es una cancion presciosa!

[@jaredkay6970]

God bless

[@PatriciaRojas-sr9ec]

Maravilloso.

[@teti_99]

Love it 👏🏾 this is one of my favorite hymns since a child because it reminded me of the Tapion's Ocarina song from Dragonball Z. Lol thanks for sharing!!

[@fernandaalvarez8491]

¡hermoso!

[@thamisdsantos]

Linda apresentação..Gostaria de ter acesso a partitura .. não paro de ouvir ❤😊

[@walfridoramos3993]

Simplesmente maravilhosa!

[@barbaradamas3763]

Um coro de anjos elevando um lindo cântico ao Senhor

[@scootermom1791]

Well said!

[@soyamarylis1570]

I would like to have a translation into Spanish of this hymn, I love it, I would like to sing it in Spanish, can someone help me?

[@xolanimtha]

What is the story behind this hymn? What do the lyrics mean? Does anyone know? Such a lovely song... it seem to speak something to my heart.

[@bobbaldwin1345]

The tune is called Samanthra, the lyrics are primarily from the bible, and the arrangement draws my soul as well. So much so that i bought an alto recorder and learned to play it. I love the way it invokes a rare reverence

[@mcxopjesh]

Perhaps read the lyrics and draw your own conclusions. Or you could look into the composer, and see if there were any thoughts he gave on it.

[@soyamarylis1570]

I need to know too

[@laceyarchibald277]

can you get the words to the song in the description. beautiful song

[@joycieledgend8774]

yrics.wikia.com/wiki/Mormon_Tabernacle_Choir:His_Voice_As_The_Sound

[@fsymusic-porisaaca.salgado1321]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGrYpqx9aaammM0 watch it with subtitles

[@awatson1968]

😭

[@nancicubilla1596]

podríamos tener la letra en español?

[@fsymusic-porisaaca.salgado1321]

Aqui està en español kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGrYpqx9aaammM0

[@AugustoDosSantos-jt5yw]

2:30 ...

[@heltonsena5449]

Does anyone know or have this version in Portuguese?

[@The3dude]

Ahhh, (1:04) Who coughed, It messes up that part! ;D

[@cppianorecital6929]

Too bad they don’t have note music for this :(

[@JerzyG84]

I googled it and it showed up on Amazon

[@steen0716]

They do. I bought it on Monday at Day Murray Music. I got the last one so they were ordering more.

[@myearlfam]

His voice, as the sound of the dulcimer sweet Is heard through the shadows of death The cedars of Lebanon bow at His feet The air is perfumed with His breath His lips as the fountain of righteousness flow That waters the garden of grace From which their salvation the Gentiles shall know And bask in the smile of His face Love sits in his eyelids and scatters delight Through all the bright regions on high Their faces the cherubim veil in his sight And tremble with fullness of joy He looks and ten thousands of angels rejoice And myriads wait for His word He speaks and eternity filled with His voice Re-echoes the praise of the Lord He looks and ten thousands of angels rejoice And myriads wait for His word He speaks and eternity filled with His voice Re-echoes the praise of the Lord Re-echoes the praise of the Lord

[@dianacarolinadiazcordero5468]

Thank you!