Independence Day Special (June 28, 2020) | Music & the Spoken Word

Music and the Spoken Word broadcast with The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square.
1. This Is a Great Country
2. God Bless America
3. Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean (Organ Solo)
4. This Land Is Your Land
5. God Bless the USA
6. But One Life to Lose for My Country (Spoken Word)
7. My Country, ‘Tis of Thee
8. Grand Old Flag
But One Life to Lose for My Country
Nathan Hale was a schoolteacher, fresh out of college, teaching in a one-room school in New London, Connecticut, when the American Colonies went to war against the British in 1775. Inspired by the cause of independence, he joined the fight and quickly rose to the rank of captain. But the colonists faced a series of defeats in the early months of the revolution, and victory did not seem likely. It was in these circumstances that General George Washington asked for volunteers to spy on the British forces. It was a dangerous mission, and being captured would mean certain death. At first no one volunteered. Then 21-year-old Nathan Hale-alone-stepped forward.
Disguised as a civilian schoolmaster, he slipped behind enemy lines on Long Island to gather information on the opposing troops. The disguise worked for over a week, fooling multiple guards, until finally he was recognized, captured, and identified as a spy. He was immediately sentenced, without trial, to be hanged in the morning. A British officer who witnessed the execution reported Hale’s last words: “I only regret, that I have but one life to lose for my country.”
Today statues of Nathan Hale stand in the cities of New Haven, Hartford, Chicago, and New York. But of course, he isn’t the only patriot who gave all he had for freedom-and then wished he could give more. The pages of American history are filled with the accounts of such patriots, and the story is still being written through the heroic acts of today’s patriots. Nathan Hale’s dying words expressed what many of us feel-that freedom is as precious as life itself and the opportunity to defend those freedoms is an honor and a privilege, even if it is also a sacrifice.
As we celebrate Independence Day, we pay tribute to the long line of brave patriots, past and present, who left the comforts of home, volunteered in the face of danger, preserved and protected our freedoms, and added richness to the American story. We will never forget their sacrifice.
Episode 4685 & 4737. Aired June 30, 2019, rebroadcasted June 28, 2020.

[@lasagnakob9908]

I may not be religious anymore, but I will never take my freedoms for granted, and never should anybody else.

[@ericahulquist4665]

Happy father’s. Day. Happy. June. Day today

[@soniabooquareyes9192]

God bless this great nation!

[@mewlangtaylor4444]

God bless America as we have respect for each other, with kindness, love and hope for this precious country of America!

[@bettyclayton8625]

BEUTIFUL, BEUTIFUL, BEUTIFUL! I AM GLAD TO BE AN AMERICAN. OPEN OUR EYES LORD, THAT ALL MAY SEE AND HEAR.

[@MeyersCTR]

As an American, I recognize my blessings and responsibilities to share.

[@whdstudios2441]

Lee Greenwood needs to hear his song be sung by this amazing choir!! 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@BirdmanKen]

God bless our country, our citizenry, and our Constitution.

[@Herbertalfredvideos]

God bless America! We need this more in our lives than ever before

[@terrythomas7910]

This United States of America....our Country!!

[@patriciachristian3519]

This adds so much to my Sabbath. Tears of joy flow freely down my cheeks, for my blessings of God flow in my heart. His Son Jesus Christ lives with me starting every day with hymns of faith and strength to go forth. Then all I'm pondering is answered by the Scriptures and all the Prophets, they continue to guide me daily, starting with music. God Bless you all.

[@thomasmartin6907]

GOOD MORNING FROM VANCOUVER CANADA BLESSINGS TO ALL. HAPPY JULY 4TH CELEBRATION.

[@JT-zt7uq]

Freedom is THE pivotal issue in the Plan of Salvation.

[@rosebarrett1259]

Amen

[@scottoliver9504]

God bless America. I love this inspiring music about the country I love. Yes we have problems but I believe if we work hard and pray to our God for direction we will continue to improve for all. America is a light to the world.

[@glennford8844]

And so say all of us, Australia included.

[@sabyegrp]

I'm not a Mormon. I was born in Norway and now live in northern Cal. But having listened to all this beautiful music as well as messages, I'm beginning to think that Salt Lake City along with northern Idaho, Nebraska, North and South Dakota might be our last patriotic holdouts. If we didn't have all our kids and grand kids here in North Cal., we would be in one of the aforementioned states.

[@VaLynne1]

I just have to add Wyoming to that list LOL. We often say Wyoming is what America used to be. :) We had some friends from our county seat, in Southwest Wyoming that belonged to the Choir. They lived 80 miles from SLC, and we live 120 miles from SLC but go there often as we have a son and daughter (and her family with our grandchildren) who live there.

[@resvol2535]

wonderful forum blessed be God🌟🌟🌟🇪🇸🇺🇸♥️

[@kayspencer3172]

Absolutely Beautiful. It brings grateful tears to your eyes. God Bless AMERICA 🙏🙏🇺🇸👍

[@glennford8844]

Hear hear to that.

[@stevenmorrison7266]

God Bless America

[@leziegler2124]

God bless America

[@kayspencer3172]

That is "chill-bumps" AWESOME! GOD BLESS AMERICA🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸👍☘️

[@gloriahormazabal2913]

Beautiful! God bless all the puré in heart who cherish God and freedom! Love from CHILE.

[@williamtebokkel634]

Great singing and organ playing ....... thank you all ☺☺☺☺

[@fritzseifert5015]

I smiled and cried and I am very grateful for the talented singers and musicians.

[@TheOforimichaelkumi]

I am addicted to the Mormon Tabernacle choir and the orchestra, I'm Ghanaian, African and i always fall in love with every song you produce from this auditorium

[@kailahayes1430]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful talents! I love our nation.

[@oldsea533]

God Bless America.I love you.

[@williamtebokkel634]

As a Canadian I think this is great......

[@samarbytes6583]

I love to hear this piece of melodic choir great arrangement of blending vioces the it sink to the thought!

[@caphou2577]

Great work, thanks! Happy Independence Day of America!

[@jodeepace]

Thank you for such beautiful and uplifting music ❤️

[@colleenyoung2991]

Beautifully done and God Bless America!

[@kristinasmyth6598]

Love this number beautiful

[@anthonyborka4033]

It was a wonderful concert. I am surprised they are performing like this in these days of Covid

[@thetabernaclechoir]

Hi Anthony, thanks for being here! Because the choir is practicing social distancing during the pandemic, this concert actually aired June 30, 2019, and was simply rebroadcasted June 28, 2020. We hope to be able to gather live again soon!

[@dixielowery4281]

Thank you! This is such a blessing. I have enjoyed it all!

[@juanitagutierez7455]

What a uplifting program. Loved this music and the spoken word.

[@trenomanis]

Πολύ ωραία η εορταστική συναυλία για την "Ημέρα Ανεξαρτησίας", την οποία χαιρετίζουμε ανεπιφύλακτα! Όπως και εσείς, έτσι και εμείς οι Έλληνες εορτάζουμε την ημέρα έναρξης της δικιάς μας επανάστασης για ανεξαρτησία από μια άλλη αυτοκρατορία, την Οθωμανική, στις 25 Μαρτίου. Έχουμε τόσα κοινά, λ.χ. τις παράλληλες ρίγες στη σημαία, το κοινό χρώμα (λευκό) στις μισές από αυτές, αλλά και τη βαθιά φιλία και εκτίμηση των δύο λαών ο ένας προς τον άλλον. Είναι κρίμα για το ότι δεν έχουμε συχνότερες και περισσότερες ανταλλαγές επισκέψεων, πιστεύω ότι θα ενθουσίαζε τους λαούς και από τις δύο πλευρές! Πιστεύω ότι τα σχόλιά μου είναι γεμάτα από θετικότητα, φιλικότητα και ευγένεια και στηρίζουν την πολυετή ελληνοαμερικανική φιλία.

[@eduardoseganti6933]

Obrigado Vou compartilhar com amigos

[@glennford8844]

Awesome stuff; and lovely!

[@williamjayaraj2244]

Wonderful. Best wishes.

[@mycatsheenacashappid4240]

Happy Holiday y'all. I miss Utah, Morman women are excellent cooks.

[@ricksavage3122]

Great concert! Well done!

[@sylvester3012]

This is absolutely "FANTASTICO' !

[@ldyoung7938]

Beautifully done as always! Thank you for your music and your patriotism! Stay safe! Best wishes from rural Mississippi!

[@kenwaterman4911]

This compilation of music is wonderful

[@rinusvraaijwe7387]

Exelent

[@gypsyolie2028]

Absolutely spectacular.

[@lynneritz6281]

Inspiring

[@ilapeterson2833]

Beautiful!! Thanks

[@williamtebokkel634]

From Vancouver Canada

[@DorysD]

Wow!! So beatifull, thanks for this one. Music excelent w the coro! Hope one day can i go to NY. Take care.!

[@emjames9865]

Beautiful!

[@jorgeomarsilva9755]

Maravilloso

[@Theodorej1960]

As for me, well, I'll just be glad when this election is over and we get our wonderful country back. We need to get back to embracing each other and taking value with every American life, no matter what race, gender, sexual orientation, color, creed or religion. I want us all to learn to look in the same direction together. We don't have to agree with everything and everyone, but we need to respect each other so that everyone has a voice in this wonderful country, as our forefathers intended. This country has to be free for everyone equally. The promise of the existence American dream has to be available to every citizen, no matter their race, color, gender, religion, socioeconomic class or (sexual) orientation. We can't let things that don't matter like racism, bigotry and hate soil step in the way of the love and tolerance that we should hold toward one another. That's not what G-d commanded us to do. G-d bless America and all of my fellow citizens.

[@jorgeomarsilva9755]

Maravilloso ( Jorge Silva)

[@jorgeomarsilva9755]

Que Dios Bendiga a todos

[@jorgeomarsilva9755]

Que los Pecadores se arrepientan y agradezcan a Dios las Bendiciones que reciben, en el sagrado nombre de Jesucristo AMEN (Jorge Omar Silva)

[@RR88882]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@heiketheangel5187]

Beautiful ❤️

[@nskimharris]

[@mirandacastillacastillariv6752]

👌👌😊🇺🇸🇺🇸👉🇺🇸

[@kennethestes1828]

Loved it. Sad that there was no Battle Hymn performance.

[@HungNguyenPhuc-jj6un]

❤

[@tinacarvalhoBodyandHealth]

Wow. This last year. Pls how can I copy the script to share, if allowed

[@leomondok4026]

You can (legally) share the web link to the video on KZbin. Copyright protection is not thusly violated.

[@richardholladay4165]

Whatever happened to Social Distancing -? ? No-one is Immune - how very very foolish.

[@thetabernaclechoir]

Richard, thank you for your concern! Please rest assured the choir is indeed practicing social distancing; this episode originally aired June 30, 2019, rebroadcasted June 28, 2020. Thanks for being here and we hope you enjoy!

[@rinusvraaijwe7387]

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