A Ukrainian Prayer, John Rutter

[@ihvoron3138]

I am Ukrainian and I'd like to express my deepest gratitude to Maestro John Rutter for his kindness and his willingness to support Ukraine! His Ukrainian Prayer is a great masterpiece and also a powerful message to all humankind. I am grateful to good people in UK and UK government who has courage and determination to support Ukraine at this terrible time of horror and death.

[@qqq1q1qqqqqqq]

How kind you are. Blessing to you and prayer for a safe and secure future for Ukraine!!! 💖

[@aariley2]

Stand strong. The whole world is praying for you. ❤️

[@tcharles2466]

I totally agree with you! Since you posted, there is another comment (above) from a Russian citizen - citing his anger, shame, and helplessness - for what is happening in the Ukraine! There is hope! God bless the brave people of Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@peacebe9518]

God will defend Ukraine dear friend. We are praying constantly everyday. Waiting for God's hand over Ukraine.

[@pologal2763]

We support you brother. I would like to know how you feel about war in Ukraine. Would you please share your views on this political situation. What the Ukrainian people want for their country

[@user27di93ru]

I am Russian. It's so hard to say what you feel in this tragic moment... Anger, pain, shame, helplessness. Please forgive me. If you could. And I pray for my country. God Almighty forgive us our sins! 😭

[@tcharles2466]

God bless you, Dmitry! The world knows that ordinary Russian citizens aren't the enemy in this frightening tragedy!! I pray for you all - in particular the many thousands of innocent young Russian soldiers who have died, so far, in this pointless (and evil) aggression!! Please stay safe. May God give strength to the brave and inspirational people of the Ukraine .... 🇺🇦

[@qqq1q1qqqqqqq]

Dmitry.... please, do not accept guilt that is not yours. God knows who is at fault. Unlike those of us here on Earth, He knows the WHOLE truth. Our Father knows what is in the heart of every man and He is quite aware of who is to blame. It pains me to know that people like yourself and a young woman I saw in Mexico trying to come into the U.S. are bearing the guilt of others. She was in tears asking forgiveness from a Ukrainian woman she met there at the border crossing. This is no more either of your faults than it is mine (I am from Texas). I have worked with several people from Russia and they are not to blame either. You, my friend, are a kind person. You have a heart and a conscience. It breaks my heart just as much to see/hear your pain. My mind's eye imagines your face and the grief it bears. Please smile dear Dmitry, for it because of people like you that we can hold on to our belief in the basic goodness of man. We can hold on to our belief in humanity. I too pray for your country. That your chains will be broken and you will know freedom. God bless and keep you and your family. I will be lifting your name up in my prayers now. When God's people humble themselves, come together and cry out to Him, He will hear our prayers and heal our lands. We must, if in nothing else ever, unite in Him and give Him the glory. He will never forsake us. That IS His promise!!! ❤️

[@tropenator]

+We don't see this as an act of the Russian people, but as a dictator.

[@peacebe9518]

You are not guilty dear brother. We know you people are victims too of this war done by the leader. God alone in Christ Jesus we all find unity and comfort

[@km38334]

It is a mistake to absolve the entire Russian people. And an insult to the bravery of those Russians like Dmitry who accept their share of the responsibility and do speak out. We all have a duty to be active stakeholders in our societies.

[@jaroslaval9159]

Dear, dear, Mr. Rutter! If you see this- I am Ukrainian. I used to have a girl's Madrigal choir whom I taught to sing many- if not all- of your settings of carols, and we did a "Christmas in April" project to give the girls plenty of time to learn the pieces. I have a great fondness for your music! I am also a singer/song writer in the Ukrainian language, though I am not known too much outside my own church. Your words resonated with me! I know EXACTLY of what you speak. One wants to respond to this tragedy, and the only way I know how is through music as well. It was so moving to actually see the face of one of my most favorite composers and to know you are thinking of my people! God bless you, sir! And dear sir, if you wish to ever hear the person whom I consider the John Rutter of the Ukrainian people, look up Roman Hurko. I think you will appreciate his work. I think, in him, you will find a kindred spirit.

[@annamason7738]

What a wonderful response.

[@KarenKennabyEllev8]

What a beautiful response 💖

[@jaroslaval9159]

@@KarenKennabyEllev8 Awww....it was from the heart and you sent a heart.

[@jaroslaval9159]

@@annamason7738 I am moved.

[@hilarybee1797]

Indeed John Rutter is one of my favourite composers too. May you survive this dreadful atrocities and sing together again. Blessings and thank you. Fiat lux 🕊

[@rafiachmary]

Dear, Mr Rutter, I'm seeing the hands of God through every single piece of your music. May God bless you and save Ukraine. Amen

[@torstentietze1554]

Danke, J. RUTTER♥️

[@violetjames3863]

Amen and amen!

[@indianheart2432]

Read understand : Turkey was slaughtering Orthodox Christians in Assyria and Armenia, Russia came to help them. WEST i.e. Britain, France and Savoy i.e. Italy went and fought on the side of Turkey against Russia... WEST sided with Muslims who were killing Christians.. Study Crimean War.. USA nuclear bombed Christian Nagasaki and gave some flimsy excuse of weather as the reason... Real reason is that WEST is evil. Italy under Benito Musolinni used Chemical warfare against Orthodox Ethiopians... Yet foolish Catholics support the WEST, they support NATO.. But let me tell you the real reason these people support west is because they are as wicked as the WEST. Why dont catholics pray for VENEZUELA a catholic country 71% catholics, where USA sanctions are denying them medicines and both people and children are dying from lack of medicines... BUT no catholic is praying for VENEZUELA... Why do you support EVIL people, because u are EVIL?

[@franciscoc.s1056]

La música es -¿cómo definirla? Imposible definirla en lengua alguna. Sólo escuchándola con el alma se puede valorar su existencia. ¡Vivan los pentagramas vacíos y las inteligencias capaces de rellenarlos sabiamente.

[@stanimir1111]

Ha ha ha...

[@ЛюдмилаМудра-ш3ъ]

ВЕЛИКЕ СПАСИБІ ЗА ВАШУ ПІДТРИМКУ! Нехай Бог віддасть Вам сторицею на многії і благії літа!!! ВСЕ БУДЕ. УКРАЇНА!!!💙💛

[@Teevtube]

Our Choir sang this piece in church this morning. I was sitting beside, Yanina and Yehor, the Ukrainian refugees that arrived with us on Monday night here in Linlithgow, Scotland. There are no words, there were tears, incredibly moving and emotional. Thank you

[@jimmykouba4494]

Anything John Rutter composes is a blessing from God. God's word to John's vision to our ears a touch of heaven.

[@johnroberts8413]

Oh, my dear Lord Jesus, save the people of Ukraine, and preserve Your church there, which has been sending missionaries around the world for several decades. Thank you, Mr. Rutter, for composing this piece, for making this video available, and for the kindness of downloadable music. You are a blessing to the Lord's church.

[@jillhutton643]

Deeply moving. God bless and save the Ukrainian people.

[@malcolmmarionclayton636]

Thank you Mr Rutter for responding to the Ukrainian crisis in such a beautiful way.

[@markemanuele1929]

This had me sheding many tears. How beautiful. God save Ukraine.

[@markemanuele1929]

@Unvaccinated Pencilboi The tears were from the beauty of the music.

[@svitlanam._musik4665]

We truly thank you for your prayer! I hope that God will give peace and tranquility soon! Ми щиро вдячні за ваші молитви! Ми всі сподіваємося на те, що Бог це почує, і швидко настане мир і спокій! Kyiv, Ukraine

[@monikarauflajsz6501]

I was deeply moved by this prayer. I had a feeling I listened to the angels crying over every Ukrainian child who died in this land of sorrow. Save the children Lord!

[@nancybates5497]

John Rutter never disappoints! Glorious!!

[@indianheart2432]

Read understand : Turkey was slaughtering Orthodox Christians in Assyria and Armenia, Russia came to help them. WEST i.e. Britain, France and Savoy i.e. Italy went and fought on the side of Turkey against Russia... WEST sided with Muslims who were killing Christians.. Study Crimean War.. USA nuclear bombed Christian Nagasaki and gave some flimsy excuse of weather as the reason... Real reason is that WEST is evil. Italy under Benito Musolinni used Chemical warfare against Orthodox Ethiopians... Yet foolish Catholics support the WEST, they support NATO.. But let me tell you the real reason these people support west is because they are as wicked as the WEST. Why dont catholics pray for VENEZUELA a catholic country 71% catholics, where USA sanctions are denying them medicines and both people and children are dying from lack of medicines... BUT no catholic is praying for VENEZUELA... Why do you support EVIL people, because u are EVIL?

[@2Hearts3]

Wow... St Augustine is often credited with the quote, "To sing is to pray twice." May our hearing of your beautiful, moving, inspired prayer multiply it that much more, as our hearts join you in raising this plea to God Our Father in Heaven. Thank you, dear Maestro Rutter. May God bless you 🙏✝️♥️🎶🌹

[@indianheart2432]

Read understand : Turkey was slaughtering Orthodox Christians in Assyria and Armenia, Russia came to help them. WEST i.e. Britain, France and Savoy i.e. Italy went and fought on the side of Turkey against Russia... WEST sided with Muslims who were killing Christians.. Study Crimean War.. USA nuclear bombed Christian Nagasaki and gave some flimsy excuse of weather as the reason... Real reason is that WEST is evil. Italy under Benito Musolinni used Chemical warfare against Orthodox Ethiopians... Yet foolish Catholics support the WEST, they support NATO.. But let me tell you the real reason these people support west is because they are as wicked as the WEST. Why dont catholics pray for VENEZUELA a catholic country 71% catholics, where USA sanctions are denying them medicines and both people and children are dying from lack of medicines... BUT no catholic is praying for VENEZUELA... Why do you support EVIL people, because u are EVIL?

[@naomiarmstrong751]

It’s true. 🌻❤️

[@leahtahiry5542]

God bless and keep the Ukrainian people. The indomitable spirit has inspired the world.

[@alexandraw6959]

God save Ukraine. Give her people strength, faith and hope. Our Father. Amen. I've just seen this marvellous prayer in song after reading about concentration-like camps in Eastern Ukraine yesterday and being utterly appalled beyond words. Thank you so much John Rutter for this song to go some way to expressing our desperation for the destruction to stop and for the Creator God to bring beauty out of chaos and help end this terrible suffering in this nation and in all who are suffering at this time. God bless you also.

[@Irina-fw5xf]

Many thanks from Kyiv, from the bombshelter. In peacetime, I had the good fortune to sing along with the choir your beautiful song Look at the world!

[@valeriejones9487]

So tender. God bless the Ukranian people.

[@tcharles2466]

Mr Rutter, this was so utterly beautiful and appropriate. Your opening comments, too, were truly moving. I met you once at a choral 'workshop' (in Manchester) in the 1990's - and it was a great honour. Thank you, so much, for setting this text to your inspiring music! May God bless the brave - and inspirational - people of Ukraine!!! 🇺🇦

[@joemahlerng]

God bless Ukraine, amen🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼💪💪💪

[@TheASSedoTV]

Thank you very much, Sir! From a Ukrainian

[@jandickinson4422]

May God watch over the people of Ukraine and fill them with courage and hope and always His grace. ❤️🙏🏻

[@audspod1]

Beautiful. God bless the people of the Ukraine and keep them safe.

[@gerarddelpech9213]

Bravo mister Rutter, i will pray with you during i listen your song

[@Videostowatch24]

God bless Ukraine. Pray for light, pray to be able to be light and share light 🤍

[@svenarnstein6966]

So beautiful and so heartfelt. I am so glad we were asked to film this unique premiere. God save Ukraine

[@anngerard9408]

Absolutely beautiful! May God protect the people of Ukraine who need help and safety .End the war now!

[@Merike7173]

God help Ukraine! Honour to Ukrainean Heroes!🙏🇺🇦

[@romarens1709]

Молитва за Україну

[@MarthalieThurstonSachemPiper]

A year later, I ask how much more suffering is needed for all to witness or will eyes remain blind. John Rutter has done his part. God help us all.

[@FarReacher41]

Too beautiful. A fervent plea for peace, thank you so much Mr Rutter and the Cambridge Singers

[@Helena-lt8gs]

Щиро вдячна за Вашу молитву. 💛💙🇺🇦

[@jeanbartle9464]

Tears....what an inspiration. Such beauty in the midst of this horror. Thank you, thank you, thank you, John Rutter.

[@sanyasuk.8003]

Thank you, Mr Rutter.

[@eileensinclair9642]

A voice at a time of great darkness. May God bless the Ukrainian people and restore them to their homeland.

[@dslids225]

Amen,, Lord Jesus Christ hear our prayers...Amen

[@joycearscott4204]

Dear mr Rutter thank you for the most moving piece of wonderful music I also see the hands of God my he be blessed and help Ukrainian people .

[@davidgreg7454]

Hello Joyce how are you doing today How's everything going?

[@nathanngumi8467]

Amen. God save Ukraine.

[@ravensong24]

Thank you Mr Rutter. I'm praying for Ukraine everyday.

[@evadnecoetzee3934]

We Pray for Ukrainians 🙏

[@joyanngoddard2033]

God Bless and protect Ukraine.

[@loesvandermark8007]

This is so beautiful, thank you Mr. Rutter! Let the world unite in prayer for peace in Ukraine and for all people of good will, they will win!

[@Appassionato]

Dear Mr Rutter and Choir, thank you for using your gifts in prayer for Ukraine. May the words of this prayer bring comfort and strength to the people of Ukraine in their hour of need.

[@paulchappelhymns]

My dear John, this is simply stunning in every possible way. With this kind of call for hope and peace, and a call to action and prayer you've presented to us all, you've given the world an enormous gift. God bless the Ukraine and her people, and thank God for John Rutter.

[@karencampbell4251]

Yes.

[@chantellea3751]

Please release the sheet music for free so other choirs can support Ukraine with this lovely music. 🇺🇦

[@JillVic]

Or a donation to a charity helping Ukraine?

[@toniperullesrull4916]

How to get these parts Thank you for your constant altruism. I al punt 5:13 del vídeo indicat al web llegim el text corresponent.

[@agathavandoesburg7297]

Don't mind paying and money donated??? John is a wonderful man ❤💙💛

[@doriscook64]

"The score is available for free by contacting the team (johnrutter.com/contact-us), and we suggest that you may like to make a donation to the Disaster Emergency Fund instead: www.dec.org.uk/appeal/ukraine..."

[@lindaj5492]

The link for the score is in the Description under the video.

[@garyhinkle5736]

Mr. Rutter Thank You For The Continuing Gifts Of Music You Give To The World..

[@ShenanChou1]

Pray for Ukraine , from Taiwan , may God be with every people forever ！！🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@td370]

Taipei*

[@charlesrae3793]

The world's prayer for Ukraine, beautifully rendered here.Anyone who can hear this and not feel a tear or two is dead.

[@naomiarmstrong751]

Love this. My mother is singing praises in heaven. This is amazing! Prayers for Ukraine. 😢

[@thembamadlopha224]

Dear Mr John Rutter...I am an ardent follower of your music, and moved by your sensitive touch of high emotion. I am a South African composer and have been equally badly impacted by the recent tragic events...immensely so. Most of the music I have penned, is an emotional response to tragic events or ills of society. Your gripping narrative here, fully endorses my ECCA Model of Musical Communication, which I have always used in Symposiums for school Choir conductors. Environment (Emits impactful elements), Composer (reacts emotionally through song), Conductor/Choir (produces and interprets the composer's emotions), Audience (receives and reacts to the composer's work) = ECCA. This is expressed in a triangular diagram . One day I hope to meet you so we can sit down, sip wine/ whiskey and discuss our craft. God save Ukraine.

[@jakedurup8394]

God be with you Mr Rutter...such talent and empathy.

[@faithh8569]

Dear Mr. Rutter, Thank you for your compassion for the Ukrainian people. This sounds very much in line with their stunning church choir music we hear every Sunday. I'm sure our Lord heard and loved this beautiful prayer. Slava Ukraini!

[@hyoseongkim741]

so heartfelt, so beautiful. God save Ukraine

[@dianaford9040]

My tears came as I listened….the perfectly helpless tears that can be helped only by prayer and music. Thank you to you and the singers. God help Ukraine. 🙏

[@janepierrepont7624]

Thank you John Rutter for such a glorious and heartfelt anthem for Ukraine. I hope I have the opportunity to sing it. What Ukraine is going through is unimaginable and this music will keep them in our hearts and prayers. Thank you!

[@lizzieovermeyer2986]

Thanx for sharing Mr Rutter. The hymn touches my heart!!(Im from Cape Town South Africa)

[@brandywineblogger1411]

Mr. Rutter - your music as always, is truly inspired. The word "inspired" comes from "in the spirit." I do believe when I die the heavenly hosts will be singing your music. God bless you sir.

[@8Ayelet]

Praying with you all, as you sing this prayer for Ukraine ❤️🙏✝️

[@StrahlerAchtundsechzig]

Thanx John - may the ukrianian prayer spread all over the world - with a powerful mandate for peace

[@otterberry49]

From their lips to the ears of angels……blessed are voices of peace

[@davidgreg7454]

Hello Lynne how are you doing today How's everything going?

[@a.b.n.5447]

So very beautiful. So far we have welcomed more than 10'000 Ukrainians of all ages in Switzerland and there will be more seeking for safety and praying and hoping for this madness finding an end, soon. It is utterly heartbreaking to see them in situations experciences described by my Austrian born mother in her narrations of WWII... Thank you, Mr Rutter, and may peace, freedom, TRUE democracy and security soon take place in Ukraine.

[@katydickson5547]

WOW!!! What a beautiful prayer for Ukraine. Set to beautiful music. Thank you John Rutter for this. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@eugenstaats738]

Absolutely great. Thanks so much. Let's all pray for Ukraine 🙏

[@s1nd3r3llee]

Bless You, Mr Rutter. For sharing goodness through the power of music with people. Glory to Ukraine 🇺🇦.

[@juliemurray7973]

Simply beautiful!!! thank you, Mr. Rutter!

[@davidgreg7454]

Hello Julie how are you doing today How's everything going?

[@riverwildcat1]

God Bless You, and keep you all.

[@nancyloomis3046]

Thank you John Rutter and choristers. I will be passing this evocative and important piece of music on. God help the #Ukranians. You are constantly in our prayers!

[@federazionecampanaribergam8066]

Thank you much indeed Mr. Rutter for your inspiring words. What a deeply moving hymn. May God bless Ukraine and all those who believe in peace.

[@robertgee1468]

Words alone cannot express our sorrow and concern at this time but this goes a long way… Thank you and bless you. And may God bless the people of Ukraine and Russia.

[@catnap387]

So moving. "God save Ukraine"

[@popovskajulia2679]

Дякую!! Я мрію, що після війни, хор моєї церкви теж співатиме цей твір. Слава Богу!

[@richardgruno9953]

Boshe nash / Amen to the whole world, to all human beings and creature! Light, love and peace to you...

[@laukeys1]

Beautiful. May this prayer float up to Heaven and may God hear and save Ukraine.

[@Don5345]

So beautiful, God Bless Ukraine.

[@wendydaurge2901]

Such a sincere, heartfelt prayer which will resonate throughout the world for the Ukrainian people! It really strikes at the core of human nature! Many thanks, John Rutter.

[@martinaverkamp4006]

Thank you very much for this hopeful song! Save all Ukraine people!

[@guscairns1]

I'm mainly impressed by his dashing this off in one day! That's proper composing.

[@psyuen4333]

Pray for god bless Sarah, Marie, Sandy and Jacob are good to well from Thomas Amen

[@carolinemaddick5502]

A truly extraordinary experience to take part in this John Rutter World Premiere at St Mary Magdalene Church, Wandsworth Common, London last Saturday - echoing our own prayers to the -people of that beleaguered country

[@rafiachmary]

May God bless you and Mr Rutter..

[@PennyWheeler]

Thank you so much

[@m.barrera7273]

A beautiful and moving piece. May God hear our prayers for Ukraine

[@julietalmage3173]

Such a haunting piece but very beautiful. God save Ukraine.

[@cathrinbantjes6870]

Filled with the sweetest emotions .. and peace. Thank you Mr Rutter 🙏

[@rosacamp6885]

God bless Ukraine. Thanks Mr.Rutter

[@patwhite6713]

How absolutely wonderful! Thank you, Mr. Rutter, for making such amazing music using the talents the Lord has given you.

[@jesseliau7398]

Great piece Mr Rutter! This music for the bravest human beings the Ukrainians! Deep into my heart, as deep as I sang your pieces for every Christmas Eve choir! Thank you! God bless Ukraine🇺🇦! Love from Taiwan🇹🇼!

[@Petra1001uk]

Legendary! This is a piece of music to break the heart. I love the works of John Rutter and am proud of this humble, Englishman who has been gifted the sounds of the angels in the firmaments to share with us mere mortals. My heart aches for the people of Ukraine. How can they recover from such barbaric atrocities!? Music can heal... this is a healing melody. It has calm, sadness, inspiration, tragedy and harmony all in one.

[@junebarrett1903]

So beautiful. Thank you

[@bedecentbesincere8829]

Hope the beautiful music can help not only the Ukrainians, but also the Russians, Americans, British, Europeans and so, let' pray for the world, be genuine and kind to each others, Amen

[@christinepappas6769]

God bless you, Mr. Rutter.

[@prof.emmanuelekanem8820]

I joined in the prayers. Lord be a shield for them, their glory and the lifter up of their heads, amen. God bless the good old gentleman.

[@janiefields7957]

Beauty song and singers. May God bless Ukraine!

[@davidgreg7454]

Hello Janie how are you doing today How's everything going?

[@tanjasprang4816]

Vielen Dank für diese wunderbare Musik obwohl der Anlass so schrecklich ist. Ihre Musik bewegt mich ganz tief im Innersten meines Herzens. Ich wünsche der Ukraine dass sie den Krieg bald gewonnen hat - eine Niederlage wäre unerträglich

[@freecountry3544]

I am in Australia, the Broken Hill Philharmonic Choir will be singing this, with great heart, at the St. Pauls Cathederal, Lane Street Broken Hill. Hello. Love Australia.

[@magdalenepusch1257]

Thank you so much, John Rutter, for this prayer. May it reach God that this terrible war ends. Magdalene

[@suefirth9558]

A very moving, prayerful and loving tribute to Ukraine in her time of need. Thank you Mr Rutter.💙💛

[@laurelhys]

I love to sing your music, John Rutter. Thank you for this Ukrainian Prayer. May it fall on the ears of those who need to hear it (like me) and may it move the awesome energy of the universe to give the Ukraine strength and victory

[@emmanuelsalvadorenriquez4893]

God of Bible bless and protect UKRAINE.

[@patriciaschuster1371]

I have ways loved your music. Now I love you more. Blessings!

[@nikodemusdamar217]

So beautiful.. God bless.. Indonesia love Ukraine