‘The Prayer’ (English version)

I sang this song for a funeral recently and so many people told me with deep sincerity that they had been blessed by it I felt encouraged to share the recording. At a time when most of us need all the love and peace we can get, I hope this song is also a blessing to you.
"The Prayer" was made famous by Canadian singer Celine Dion and Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli. It was written by David Foster, Carole Bayer Sager, Alberto Testa and Tony Renis.

[@armansilva7171]

This is my Father's funeral song

[@marilynpercoco110]

This was song at my husbands funeral, one year ago. I listen to Matthew singing it & I feel I’m being hugged by God & Gerry. So beautiful & moving. Thank you.

[@MattheTenor]

What a beautiful comment. I am so glad you found it helpful. God bless you.

[@Melomanka1964]

I listen to this song in different languages. Italian, Spanish, Russian, English versions. I listen to it sung by different singers. Your rendition is beautiful and amazing.

[@MattheTenor]

Thank you so much for your kind words.

[@js1936mac]

When my hands hang low I reach out to hear you sing this prayer. You are an angel ! ! ! Thank you. And God bless.

[@MattheTenor]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that.

[@ryanmatthews3609]

@@MattheTenor where's the music from?

[@RoseStonier-ox4yf]

This is my prayer for peace for the world❤

[@kimberlypantle5125]

I think this is one of my favorite renditions of this heavenly prayer I honor you and thank you for sharing it with the world.❤

[@MattheTenor]

What a lovely comment. Thank you so much.

[@xon3759]

The Prayer I pray you'll be our eyes And watch us where we go And help us to be wise In times when we don't know Let this be our prayer When we lose our way Lead us to a place Guide us with your grace To a place where we'll be safe. I pray we'll find your light And hold it in our hearts When stars go out each night Remind us where you are. Let this be our prayer When shadows fill our day Lead us to a place Guide us with your grace To a place where we'll be safe. A world where pain and sorrow will be ended And every heart that's broken will be mended And we'll remember we are all God's children Reaching out to touch You Reaching to the sky We ask that life be kind And watch us from above We hope each soul will find Another soul to love Let this be our prayer Just like every child Needs to find a place Guide us with your grace Give us faith so we'll be safe Needs to find a place Guide us with your grace Give us faith so we'll be safe

[@elvandylis867]

A wonderful, emotional performance, so beautiful!

[@JasGould-sh3fh]

You have been touched by the hand of God. Thanks for sharing your talent with us.

[@MattheTenor]

That’s so kind of you to say. Thank you very much.

[@nicolebell8199]

​@@MattheTenor😊😊❤❤❤😊

[@robertlambert5588]

Thank you so much for doing an all English version I have always loved this song but felt somewhat excluded from fully feeling it by the words i couldn't understand It made me very emotional 😢

[@MattheTenor]

Thank you so much for your comment. It’s a wonderful song and it’s deeply humbling to see how many people have been touched by my performance of it.

[@lelanilabrador645]

I love this song

[@pndlamini3898]

The moment I heard this song I almost shed tears...I'm so blessed...God bless you 🙏🙏

[@MattheTenor]

Thank you so much. God bless you too.

[@westlife9026]

I did

[@christinemorrall]

Beautiful song and beautifully sung ❤️

[@voxsilvae]

praise the Lord! Beautifully Done!

[@MattheTenor]

Thank you very much. God bless you.

[@angelinesuresh2474]

Beautiful voice, and Beautifully sung.thank you

[@MattheTenor]

You are so welcome. Thank you!

[@maanaimalang2230]

Such beautiful singing

[@MattheTenor]

@@maanaimalang2230 Thank you!

[@VergeniaFundador-tf6cv]

I like this song in English version 🙏♥️🙏

[@Lily-baby23]

Fantastically phenomenal 👏 this needs at least 500,k views 👏

[@MattheTenor]

Thank you so much! Too kind.

[@patriciaburgess5850]

I love this it is the best .❤

[@MattheTenor]

@@patriciaburgess5850 Thank you very much. I can’t believe this has over 100,000 views!

[@user-cv2fx9yj1l]

Your voice is beautiful. I now know the words. Thank you.

[@MattheTenor]

You are very welcome! Thank you.

[@js1936mac]

Thank you, God bless you.

[@freddyguerrero1226]

Beatifull versión , congrats 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@MattheTenor]

Thank you so much. I’m so glad you enjoyed it.

[@LewisAveMissions-uq7bz]

With everything going on in Isreal, I was hoping to use this at church during praise and worship. But you don't have it where it can be saved to any playlists. it's beautiful and perfect for a time such as this. It made me cry, but in a good way. Thank you for making it.

[@MattheTenor]

Thank you so much for your comment. It’s certainly the perfect words for this tragic moment in history and I hope it brings much blessing. I’m sorry you were not able to save it to your playlist. I can only assume this is because KZbin has (wrongly) attributed the copyright to another artist - presumably someone else who did a cover of the song and then Copyrighted it. If it helps at all, my version can be downloaded for free on my Bandcamp. Just google ‘Matthew Todd tenor Bandcamp’

[@LewisAveMissions-uq7bz]

Thank you so much!@@MattheTenor

[@ChristineMorrall-k8x]

Very hard song to sing alone but you were great ❤

[@MattheTenor]

Many thanks!

[@ChristineMorrall-k8x]

Beautiful 😻❤️

[@MattheTenor]

Thank you so much.

[@conanwu8087]

Fantastic

[@MattheTenor]

@@conanwu8087 Thank you very much.

[@amsodoneworkingnow1978]

Beautiful as ever perfect diction

[@MattheTenor]

Thank you so much!

[@catherinegearey6309]

❤Beautiful!

[@MattheTenor]

Thank you very much

[@haccuk]

Thank you Matthew for your earlier reply. I really appreciate it. Your diction is so clear that I could understand it 9k but it is very nice to have the lyrics overlaid. I hope you and family are all well. It's béen a difficult time since we met in Luton at the start of Covid. Is Stephen OK and is there any prospect of him starting on YT again? I listen to you both regularly. Best wishes Bill

[@kimberlypantle5125]

Amen❤

[@DennisBenlot-gi7bf]

Wow

[@erwinjoseph5361]

💗💗💗👍👍👍

[@charlesbalog7695]

Very nice beautiful voice Would you by chance know if there is a place for me to purchase the accompaniment track

[@MattheTenor]

Hi Charles. Thank you very much. The accompaniment track is available in lots of places I think. If you google ‘The Prayer Karaoke Version’ a few options should come up.

[@brytilaar]

This is better than the original version.

[@MattheTenor]

Thank you so much!

[@darlagunn7322]

Is there a place I can purchase this to add to my playlist?

[@MattheTenor]

Sorry Darla. I don’t have this one uploaded anywhere at the moment. But feel free to rip the MP3 off the KZbin video

[@gloraolivia]

Am looking for an English version that has a lady's voice n a man's voice

[@MattheTenor]

There’s a duet version on my channel but it’s two men (myself and my brother)

[@unghiuriyoszug3891]

Like

[@pauleneharris8619]

Pentatonic is the best version of this

[@andini9061]

Allah, I request lidten and see all our tears. Please help us. 😭😭😭

[@antonhasilla6491]

Matthew Todd 💒👼🎼🎵🎶 ahoj Pozdravujem vás zoslovenska tonko badice fanúšik prajem pekný deň vám tonko krásna melódia nádherná pesnička krása nádhera pekné video svetové natočené pozdravujem vás tonko Slovák badice fanúšik nech žije vaše video svetové krásne pekné krása natočená pekná nádherná melódia tak isto nádherná svetová pesnička krása nádherná svetová spozdravom pozdravuje tonko Slovák 👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼 tonko 👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼 amen pán Boch daj

[@MattheTenor]

Ďakujem mnohokrát. Všetko najlepšie zo Škótska

[@antonhasilla6491]

​@@MattheTenorjá tak isto krásna melódia tak isto nádherná pesnička spozdravom pozdravuje tonko zoslovenska badice fanúšik vaša krajina a slovensko sú priatelia spozdravom tonko fanúšik krása nech žije tvoja krásna melódia a pesnička 💒👨👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼👼💐📀📀📀📀📀📀📀📀📀📀📀📀📀📀👼🌷💐🌺👼👼👼👼👼👼

[@ryanmatthews3609]

where is the music from?

[@MattheTenor]

Hi. Thanks for the comment. The info is in the description of the video.

[@ryanmatthews3609]

@@MattheTenor who made the music?

[@MattheTenor]

@@ryanmatthews3609 Do you mean the backing track?

[@ryanmatthews3609]

@@MattheTenor yes

[@MattheTenor]

Oh. I’ve had it for years. Must have been online initially but I’m afraid I don’t know where.

[@NEAmarillo79107]

I love this song