Turn To Me by John Foley, S.J.

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Text and music copyright 1975, John B. Foley S.J., and OCP.

[@michaelforeman9075]

Always so beautiful .God is so great and I call his name always as I need Him always in my life !

[@annettew.4134]

Sang this in the catholic church back in the 70's renews my spirits ✝️

[@byrdwell4391]

Such a beautiful song that brings tears to my eyes as I not longer recognize the church I grew up in. A pregnant woman, with a baby, was kicked out of recently kicked out of Mass in Dallas, Texas, during communion as she prayed without a mask on (and told a business has this choice). One of my church family members shared with me that the church may be segregated by those who have, or have not taken the vaccine (this has already happened in a Florida parish). I have not physically been to Mass since March 2020 for I cannot wear a mask the length of Mass. I pray to remain a true remnant and will turn to the Lord during these uncertain times and pray, for the sake of His Sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world. . .Jesus, I trust in You. Thank you Fr. Mark, EWTN, for sharing with us that "God transcends the sacraments." Man is not the one we turn to. . .God is.

[@dianefrank3688]

Your message makes me so sad. Mask have been proven not to work and they have a chemical in them that causes cancer. Our church doesn't require mask and i have never worn a mask to church ever. I will pray for that church that seems to have its priorates mixed up.

[@tetra.]

Bryd, I applaud your intentions here but question how this is supposed to display a love for god... endangering your brothers and sisters in Christ is not a show of faith but rather of ignorance and excuses. I agree that we must stand for what we believe in but are masks and vaccines really the hill you want to die on? In my opinion, this only weakens our faith and empowers the people who claim Christians are obsolete or stupid. God bless.

[@alejandroarellanojr.8242]

Crazy how when entering a church God/Jesus is present, literally their home. So why were people so scared of a virus in the lord house ?

[@seamusmac7136]

Beautiful. I was led back to the St Louis Jesuits music recently after singing it in church more than 30 years ago ♥️♥️♥️

[@jadmba1]

They were truly anointed in their time for the writing of such amazing music. May God be praised.

[@othmarerlacher2127]

Wonderful sung and played.God will like you,for making such good music.He will turn to you🙏🙏🙏

[@angelacooper2661]

I remember attending a concert with a church group when aged 21. Mike Stanley sang this song, so I hear his version. Slightly different rhythm and words from what I knew. I bought a cassette tape of the songs and haven't forgotten them to this day.

[@jadmba1]

Absolutely beautiful. Have loved that song for decades. Never tire of hearing it sung and done so well. Thank you Chris.

[@melvac1]

Just found this song. I love it. Perfect for this sundays liturgy. God Bless!

[@ChrisBrunelle]

Yes! God bless

[@sheiladumigan451]

Sooooo beautiful & comforting. 💓 🙏. Thank you Chris.

[@rachellehiscock567]

Thankyou and god bless you 🙏🏼

[@mrdyaundyferol4017]

Angelic Voice Thank you brother you made my day Complete

[@marysperanza7114]

This song popped in my head this morning and I started singing it and found your version and love it. Thank you! The guitar is beautiful with your voice. Thank you! God bless you!

[@ChrisBrunelle]

Thank you!

[@janet20257]

I've loved this hymn since I first heard it at age 3 💜✝️

[@seanchristopherfranc]

I'm enjoying hearing your renditions very much. I can hear the lyrics, melody, and harmony all so clearly. I'm appreciating these songs on a new level. Thank you

[@handingbernie8440]

Chris Thank You. It is sung soon beautiful!

[@barbarabalogh7779]

I have always loved this hymn. It was beautiful hearing it again. Thank you!

[@dianefrank3688]

Thank you Chris for singing this beautiful him. I like the simple setting in a church.

[@ntieau72]

Thank you for your gentleness. Amen.

[@ChrisGBaker]

Bravo!!

[@kokoken1]

A wonderful rendition, Chris. I'm singing this song this Sunday in a trio, so you are my rehearsal track. 😀 May God continue to bless your ministry.

[@ChrisBrunelle]

God bless you too! Thank you for the kind words

[@lorraineblonski6111]

I am looping this song today as I am working. Just so beautiful. Thank you very much, and may God bless you always

[@ChrisBrunelle]

You’re welcome!!

[@johndenicola6173]

Once again, another SJ song (one of my top tens), and you are playing it as gently and prayerful as this was meant to be played. Funny, I knew the song from before all the "He"s and Man references were replaced (I am He/God that comforts you.... Like Man who dies/Like flesh that fades, etc)... Again, I took the opportunity to sing the harmonies and some of the bass note runs (accompaniments) in the song. Again, thank you. Not many choirs that I've been in lately (since the early 1990s through now) have been playing these older St Louis Jesuit classics, and it's nice to be doing so again, at least here, as well as comforting. Thanks.

[@rodneyutley5787]

Agree...I am He that comforts you..... what's dying with that??

[@juvyadamson2381]

Beautiful

[@ChrisBrunelle]

Thanks!

[@laurachavez8789]

Doing this song for choir this week. A beautiful song and a lovely performance. Thanks Chris.

[@theosimone]

Chris, one of your absolute best. Your vocal is spot on and your accompaniment is so soothing that I it moves the listener into a place of complete peace. Beautiful. Simply beautiful. Thank you so much.

[@ChrisBrunelle]

Theo Simone thank you wow that was so kind. God bless!

[@helenpmaciolek]

Thank you, your version is the closest to how I heard it. We read this this morning and my minds eye longed to hear this.

[@ChrisBrunelle]

Wonderful! 😊

[@starspotter165]

Love this hymn and your version of it is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@irenesemos3661]

Truly blessed! Thank you

[@AkapeliandoConRosyLASoprano]

Beautiful! It touched my heart and soul in this moment of lonliness. God bless you!

[@EdPytel]

Beautiful Chris, thank you! Soulfully performed...

[@vickipastore7854]

Chris, I can always count on you to be note-perfect. I search the internet for recordings to send to my cantors and choir to help them learn the music. Yours are the recordings I usually send because they match the printed music exactly. Your vocal interpretation is extremely accurate, not to mention beautiful, as is your guitar accompaniment. Always a model performance. Thank you so much!

[@ChrisBrunelle]

Wow, thank you so much for all of those kind words. I'm truly glad my work has been helpful. God bless you! 🙂

[@skanz3e99]

Amazing

[@darlingdiamond7343]

This is heavenly ❤

[@coconutcake08]

So beautiful.

[@PraiseHolyTrinity]

Gloria in excelsis Deo! wonderful rendition from the heart!

[@RJ-ge1kb]

So tender. Amazing.

[@VinluvAntonHandesbukia]

I love this song

[@ChrisBrunelle]

Me too!

[@mrdyaundyferol4017]

I pray I have a friend like you..

[@maryanneveite5096]

You have a beautiful voice! Very soothing.❤️

[@ChrisBrunelle]

Thank u!

[@kathywilson7279]

Thank you!

[@josephsmyth7425]

I do like your covers, great job!

[@soniaretana6297]

Beautiful song and amazing interpretation

[@patrickfinley1889]

Been following some of your videos a bit. Im glad to see you capo things that need to be. Some of the odd chords in especially the St Louis Jesuit pieces are fine.. as long as you arent trying to sing and play at the same time .. atleast for me. Your Capo 4 on this is a vindication! :D

[@ronneyrendon]

💕💕🙏🏻💕🙏🏻💕🙏🏻💕💕

[@tanialane5823]

Lovely

[@ChrisBrunelle]

Thank you! It’s a wonderful song

[@marizzy63]

Beautiful job ! one of my favorites .We will be doing this during Lent .

[@ChrisBrunelle]

mary ann Gonzalez yes it's absolutely one of my favorites!

[@richardflatt4824]

Beautifully done!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@myyoutubelife7026]

You're welcome! It's a gorgeous song

[@joyhaaland8818]

very nice Chris. you have a beautiful voice

[@ChrisBrunelle]

Thanks so much....glad you enjoyed it!

[@49Macman]

Chris, I typed in "Turn To Me" to hear a cover version of it as I'm using it with my group this weekend and enjoy the way you sing and play. I am also listening to others that you're singing. Keep up the good work!

[@ChrisBrunelle]

49Macman thanks! I’ve got quite a lot of covers out there. I’ve also recorded all of the new songs that will be in the next Breaking Bread book by OCP. www.ocp.org/en-us/blog/entry/chris-brunelle-demonstrates-new-songs-from-breaking-bread-2019

[@jamesfernandez1616]

Melodious rendition! Seems like you have recorded it in a single live session. Guitar was played flawlessly as well. Lyrics are in sync with latest Hymn book "Choir Cantor". Thank you for uploading!

[@ChrisBrunelle]

I generally am able to record things in one live session, as you say. I sometimes have to take a couple runs at it, usually I'm not happy with something I did on guitar for the intro, and then I start over. I really love this song

[@gregoriobundalian8084]

Hi Chris, great rendition. One of my fave songs. If not too much, would it be feasible to include the chords too? I want to learn how to play this.. Thank so much and God bless

[@thomasgabig989]

The Holy Spirit was definitely upon the prophet Isaiah, when he wrote this very inspirational verse. What about a performance of the opening verses of Isaiah, chapter 6? The prophet Jeremiah must be good for at least a couple of inspirational hymns. What about a hymn of Jeremiah 20:7-9? Your singing and playing are a true gift from God. You make playing the guitar look so easy. Do you compose any of your own hymns?

[@42w82]

@ChrisBrunelle what is that first note you are playing ? If you wouldn’t mind please

[@christopherrushlau4335]

I can imagine someone saying "I live in my music" but I think that's theater talking, not church.

[@darlingdiamond7343]

Where can I download the score ❤❤❤brother john 😢

[@ChrisBrunelle]

This song is published by OCP (Oregon Catholic Press). There should be a link in the description of this video, as well as a link on the final screen at the end. If not, just go to OCP.org and you should be able to find it by searching for the title. Best wishes!!!

[@patsyw4141]

Please can we gave the lyrics. Nice voice.

[@MrScobru]

Wow Chris, this is Awesome !!Thanks for sharing.Can you post a video with chords?

[@annettekent9888]

Scott Brutsche

[@ChrisBrunelle]

Well first of all that would take me a little while and at this time of year I just don't have that much extra time. Also, it'll only cost a couple bucks to get a copy directly from OCP, and I always feel like if I post chords for a song I'm taking money away from the guy who actually wrote it because then you won't go buy it. I don't know John Foley personally although I've met him a couple times, but a lot of the OCP guys I do know pretty well and I wouldn't want to do that to them. Sorry I'm not trying to be difficult...I hope that makes sense. Thanks so much for the comment! Peace

[@donmayer58]

Chris, good morning. This is Donald Mayer. I love this song and so many other songs performed by John Foley and the other guys. On Christmas day in 1979, I received the album Earthen Vessels. It was an incredibly moving experience listening to that album the first time on vinyl. You said you met John Foley a couple of times. Do you know if he has an e mail address? I would love to let him know how much I've enjoyed his music the last 38 years. I really like hearing him sing The Cry Of The Poor. Also, this is a particularly hard day for me. You see, my wife passed away last December. It was on August 4, 1988 that Paula and I decided to get married. We were married 28 years. I cannot describe how much help my wife was to me over these years. I was born blind and my wife provided so much help to me in many many ways. By the way, my e mail address is [e-mail]. That's [e-mail]

[@baliwski]

The original lyrics as I know it without being convoluted with diversity and inclusiveness. Do not be afraid to use the word "man" or have the fear of death Refrain: Turn to me, O man and be saved, Says the Lord for I am God; There is no other, none beside me. I call your name. 1. I am He that comforts you; Who are you to be afraid of man who dies, is made like the grass of the fields, soon to wither. 2. Listen to me, my people; Give ear to me my nation: a law will go forth from me, and my justice for a light to the people. 3. Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look at the earth down below. The heavens will vanish like smoke, and the earth will wear out like a garment.

[@ChrisBrunelle]

I understand. I don’t change the words myself, I just recorded the song the way the sheet music currently appears, so that I’m singing the same thing that others would be looking at on their music. I’m not sure when the change was made, but you’re correct those were the original lyrics. I’M not making any kind of statement with the lyrics, just doing it the way it’s written now

[@baliwski]

Thank you for understanding, and appreciate your reply. I love this song, the way it is played on the guitar, and the gift of your voice. I am however sensitive on how the world seems to have changed for the worse. I fear that it even seems to seep into worship. I hope that by voicing it out, I do my part as a Catholic to uphold the tradition that I wish maintains the fabric that Christ has woven for us. With the confusion of the things going on in this world, I find solace with the words of this song. A sinner longing for salvation. May the holy spirit bless you and enlighten us all. Thank you for your music. I entrust you to decide the best way to bring everyone to prayer.

[@wendyyoung9842]

I failed in life. Con. Yes it how I’m spiraling out. Up there 👆🏻 is the way to you guys. Thanks for this. Please fix my problems with men. Anyone know how? It’s not the men tea problem with this Matthew is the way you can get them back home soon. I don’t think Noah life was too much for you and you did not jurists was there too many times. Let him know that. I’m mixed up. 😔

[@chocolate-eq6jn]

I sang this song during Catholic mass, with my "folk group", back in the 1970's, after it was first released. Chris does an excellent job and has a nice voice. However, there is nothing quite like the original. By changing the lyrics to be more gender neutral , the song loses it's meaning. No longer is God beckoning to us. It's no longer a personal God who is saying turn to ME. You have destroyed a wonderful song. Yet, this is practiced widely, starting with the Protestant churches and then spreading to the Catholic church.

[@mariagratiaplena2000]

Beautiful