In Every Age by Janet Sullivan Whitaker

[@denisecervasio4827]

Every time I hear this song I end up with streaming tears... Love my Lord and God SOOO MUCH. How I wish everyone truly knew Him and loved Him. May God be blessed and praised for ever. Amen

[@moniquemonique6074]

Me too. God bless us all.

[@michaelloud5206]

Same. First time I heard it, an old man used to sing it...had like a broken, sad voice but very beautiful...I walked out of the church in tears

[@olivetaelizabeth]

Join me in saying the Lord’s Prayer everyday, so Abba our Father will draw many many hearts to Jesus and they will be joyful in his love 💥🙏

[@MazichMusic]

I was the first MD for a newly merged parsih 10 years ago. we ran 3 campuses for a year. I planned this sone for the the first church closing mass. 19 months later, i used this for the second closing mass. I was working in a merged parish with two campuses until May 2024 and did not want to close another church. I mover to an already merged parish. The sting and dissapointment came 11 years ago for them. Anyway, at those two closning masses you could feel the hope in the people as we sang this song. The bishops that celebrated the closing told me that I did things they hadn't done before. I told them I didn't get much support from the Archdioces, so I found liturgies online and made a hybrid. This song and others were monumental.

[@ChrisBrunelle]

It’s an exceptional piece of music. She actually wrote it the night before the funeral service of a friend of hers. God bless you and thank you for your story

[@stevefraioli4838]

Once again, I hurriedly must prepare to sing at Mass tomorrow, and here you are, Chris, with whom I sing along -- exactly as the song is written, which is the way my choir partners want me to sing it, so I am now fully prepared. I will sleep easy tonight. Bless you, Chris.

[@ChrisBrunelle]

You’re welcome! That was my goal….to help folks out who just need to learn the music correctly. I’m so glad I could be a part of your preparation :)

[@etelbik4703]

Long before the mountains came to be and the land and sea and stars of the night, through the endless seasons of all time, you have always been, you will always be. Refrain In ev’ry age, O God, you have been our refuge. In ev’ry age, O God, you have been our hope. Verse 2 Destiny is cast, and at your silent word we return to dust and scatter to the wind. A thousand years are like a single moment gone, as the light that fades at the end of day. Refrain Verse 3 Teach us to make use of the time we have. Teach us to be patient even as we wait. Teach us to embrace our ev’ry joy and pain. To sleep peacefully, and to rise up strong. Refrain Refrain You have been our refuge You have been our hope.

[@wendydorado6222]

Today, this song made me cry, it is so beautiful

[@chrismercuriobaltazar7445]

I was sobbing. I realized how good has been to me all this times.How I wish I can hug Him for all His kindness... Praise God Father , Son and Holy Spirit! I am so happy and at peace knowing He is near me at all times.

[@lemongrassbeautyyhap5505]

Hearing this song for the first time....lyrics and chords are so beautiful. Thanks Chris.

[@chrismercuriobaltazar7445]

Verse 1 Long before the mountains came to be and the land and sea and stars of the night, through the endless seasons of all time, you have always been, you will always be. Refrain In ev’ry age, O God, you have been our refuge. In ev’ry age, O God, you have been our hope. Verse 2 Destiny is cast, and at your silent word we return to dust and scatter to the wind. A thousand years are like a single moment gone, as the light that fades at the end of day. Refrain Verse 3 Teach us to make use of the time we have. Teach us to be patient even as we wait. Teach us to embrace our ev’ry joy and pain. To sleep peacefully, and to rise up strong. Refrain Refrain You have been our refuge You have been our hope.

[@ljsuchcfd09]

Chris, "Thank You!!" This song is so comforting and your voice adds to its peacefulness. Our choir is planning to sing this one in the coming weeks as we have not done it for over a year. Your talent is a pure blessing.

[@ChrisBrunelle]

One of my favorite songs! Enjoy! God bless

[@marykeegan3242]

Thank you for sharing your gorgeous voice! I love the way you sing this hymn!

[@conniehernandez6697]

How beautiful our sacred music is , what a gift you have use it to bless us,makes us reflect on our own meaning of life, thank you

[@ElaineBersano]

What an amazing song and singer ....our new sacred music favorite now . Bersano family

[@ChrisBrunelle]

It’s a truly wonderful piece. And the composer Janet Sullivan Whitaker wrote this piece just the night before the funeral for a dear friend.

[@mariannelame924]

What an absolutely beautiful hymn! And your voice and guitar were perfection! Thank you. Chris. God bless you and those you love.🎶❤👩‍🦳

[@PABWECG]

I just discovered this song this morning. It's a powerful one. Thank you for your gorgeous rendition. I am going to introduce this to my church.

[@ChrisBrunelle]

It’s very powerful….and I’m singing it this morning myself. She wrote this song the night before a funeral for a good friend, and she sang it at that service for the first time

[@ThomasJBerna]

Our choir sang this today - ENJOY!

[@ChrisBrunelle]

We are having Janet out to my parish for a concert in 3 weeks and I’m very excited. She’s a wonderful composer and an even better person

[@PraiseHolyTrinity]

awesome! thank and praise Lord Jesus.

[@michellescully2507]

Love this hymn - melody really brings out the poignant flavour of these poetic verses.... 'A thousand years are like a single moment gone,' really touches me. In Every Age, He has been with us...

[@Noel-gh6vy]

Beautifully sung ♥️

[@Schnazola]

I played this song as a meditation after Communion the week before last. I think a half a dozen people came up to me after Mass to ask for the title and author. Very moving tune, melodically and lyrically.

[@ChrisBrunelle]

Joe Lombardi absolutely it’s one of our favorites!

[@1stambo]

Powerful lyrics peaceful tune and melody

[@carmelheah1583]

My favourite hymn so beautifully sung. Thank you.

[@ChrisBrunelle]

Mine too! :)

[@coraasuncion4989]

Thanks Chris all these songs are beautiful and seems my spirit and beings are lifted

[@ChrisBrunelle]

Glad you like them!

[@MariaGonzalez-hk3es]

Beautiful song

[@Gordis57]

Moved to tears by this beautiful truth of our Lord who is both our refuge and hope. Thank you so much for your rendition of this beautiful hymn. God bless!

[@ChrisBrunelle]

You’re welcome, and God bless you

[@angelsbreath311]

Fantastic male version. Thank you.

[@lonzfzz2323]

Thank you Mark and Trina for this special birthday gift.

[@patwake4386]

Thank you brother, you have been my go to for music I learn to cover for our parish's Mass needs as I don't read music. This song, I already knew, but play it without a capo. I should have tried it like you did, but my fingers already know it the way I do it, but I listen to it to learn the words better. I just wanted to thank you for what you did and let you know what a help it has been. Aloha. I play at Sacred Heart Parish in Naalehu HI. Peace

[@ChrisBrunelle]

Aloha!! Wonderful to hear from you. Peace! 😊

[@jenjar9978]

Thank you. This song gave me comfort

[@theresamolz6832]

I am here again since you so great at helping me to learn these songs! Thanks

[@jobrowning7058]

That was so beautiful!

[@ChrisBrunelle]

Thank you!

[@Vivianita123]

Beautiful thank you!

[@MAuroraCharvat]

I felt it too...Thank you and Halleluia !!!

[@rosamariamorrow5328]

May this be one of the years in which we show our love and appreciation to the greatest number of people. Que este año sea uno de los cuales en que mostremos nuestro amor y aprecio al mayor número posible de personas. Abrazos y muuuucho cariño para todos.

[@pjhayes7]

Rosa Maria Morrow f

[@sandramaderkingsbury7967]

Beautiful Chris!

[@pamelavarilone2614]

Thank you, Chris.

[@SuperVidprojects]

Beautiful Job.Beautiful guitar and voice. Well done.

[@alanson6993]

Your voice sounds amazing

[@willacather986]

So beautiful!

[@janet20257]

Willa Cather? I read Death Comes for the Archbishop many years ago.

[@inviktus1018]

Thank you very much!

[@kevinvernia3393]

So beautiful! Easy to sing along!

[@scottschiel1062]

Awesome !!!

[@mopham2003]

i love your voice

[@paulgee8113]

Good job brother 😊

[@deborahszeliga1458]

Chris, you help me every week.

[@elmernazareta4496]

In every age, O Lord, you have been our refuge. You turn man back to dust, saying, “Return, O children of men.” For a thousand years in your sight are as yesterday, now that it is past, or as a watch of the night. R. In every age, O Lord, you have been our refuge. You make an end of them in their sleep; the next morning they are like the changing grass, Which at dawn springs up anew, but by evening wilts and fades. R. In every age, O Lord, you have been our refuge. Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain wisdom of heart. Return, O LORD! How long? Have pity on your servants! R. In every age, O Lord, you have been our refuge. Fill us at daybreak with your kindness, that we may shout for joy and gladness all our days. And may the gracious care of the LORD our God be ours; prosper the work of our hands for us! Prosper the work of our hands!

[@Schnazola]

Nice arrangement, as usual.

[@AnthonyTucciarone-h2d]

Hi the song is beautiful. Im looking to find guitar music for in every age .if you could help that would be great!!. God bless

[@ChrisBrunelle]

In the description of the video and at the end bumper there’s links to take you to the website where you can get the music. If you can’t find it, send me a note to [e-mail] and I’ll help you! Great song!

[@sofiergg]

Amen🙏

[@paulmagee1344]

Hi Chris, you play this very well. It’s a nice hymn. Your intro is short. Are your intro chords G, C, D and EM? The intro on the sheet music is much longer.

[@ChrisBrunelle]

You’re correct, in the OCP Spirit and Song version there’s a much longer and very beautiful intro which can also be used as the ending. In their Breaking Bread version that’s listed as the “optional” intro, although I always do it. That version has marked this short intro that I did. I guess I figured that people wanted to get on to the actual song and not listen to me so the longer intro, but like I said when I do this at a service I always do the long one.

[@paulmagee1344]

Thank you for clarifying this, Chris. It’s such a lovely hymn and I’ve mentioned it to my fellow musicians in our Church so looking forward to playing it. Thanks for playing these hymns.

[@ma.hildacalamba7848]

Nice

[@ma.hildacalamba7848]

WORDS from psalms 90. I like this tune...in what season we can use this song??

[@ChrisBrunelle]

Actually, I don't think it's for a particular season, I use it throughout the year anytime there are readings about God being our refuge in times of comfort