When I Was Lost (Virtual Choir #8)

When I Was Lost
Words and Music by Kate & Miles Simmonds
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"When I Was Lost" is a song I first encountered in 2004, and it obviously left quite the impression. It's one of the clearest explorations of salvation, new life, and identity in Christ ever put to music! This virtual choir version was brought to life by 156 singers and ASL interpreters from 35 countries. They had only 7 days to learn, record, and upload their performance (and I had less than 2 weeks to edit everything together). This is the second of three smaller ("pop-up") projects to finish off 2020. Instrumental accompaniment provided by me - just a simple arrangement representing how I might lead this song with a congregation.
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[@veitkunz9524]

This song has beautiful lyrics. Most modern worship songs are missing the fact that we are sinners and should be lost. It is only the grace of God that rescues us. Many modern worship songs are just singing of grace and love while ignoring sin. Thank you for this beautiful song!

[@zacharyloh2356]

Amen brother!

[@f.-j.j.5738]

You nailed it! Telling part of the message is equivalent to telling a lie. Yes God is Grace and Love. He is also Judge of who reject him and this needs to be clearly communicated.

[@monikmarenco2001]

The man doing the sign language made me feel so happy! He did it with so much joy.

[@DanielMeekAsl]

Aww Thank you so much ! It is David Wesley that make this happen. I am Blessing to work with him.

[@mbirbaamuasi]

@Daniel Meek is awesome.

[@DanielMeekAsl]

@@mbirbaamuasi God is amazing and He is the one that does this for me

[@mbirbaamuasi]

@@DanielMeekAsl To God be the glory.

[@vijayeshlal]

@@DanielMeekAsl Thank you. You blessed my heart with such joy.

[@D.stefyy04]

When I was lost You came and rescued me, Reached down into the pit and lifted me. O Lord, such love, I was as far from You as I could be. You know all the things I've ever done, But Jesus' blood has cancelled every one. O Lord, such grace to qualify me as Your own. There is a new song in my mouth, There is a deep cry in my heart, A hymn of praise to Almighty God, hallelujah! And now I stand firm on this Rock, My life is hidden now with Christ in God. The old has gone and the new has come, hallelujah! Your love has lifted me. Now I have come into Your family, For the Son of God has died for me. O Lord, such peace, I am as loved by You as I could be. In the full assurance of Your love Now with every confidence we come. O Lord, such joy to know that You delight in us. Many are the wonders You have done, Many are the things that You have planned. How beautiful the grace that gives to us all that we don't deserve, All that we cannot earn, but is a gift of love. Your love has lifted me.

[@HeavensFlameNetwork]

THANK YOU

[@barbaracarter8384]

Watching this again today, May 30th 2024. Still fell the presence of the Holy Spirit over this song. 🎶 Hallelujah. Praise God

[@ZeldaRose579]

I've never heard this song before--but 20 seconds in--like button! 😁

[@msrogaz]

Oh, David! This turned out so perfect! The song is gorgeous, and having us all dressed in linen white like saints is touching. I enjoyed the inclusion of instruments at the bottom, the ASL signers and soloists. Thank you for doing this. It was my first virtual choir, and I'm so pleased! 💕

[@HeavensFlameNetwork]

Thank you for your service☝🏾✝️❤️💪🏾

[@KateSimmonds]

Thank you so much for singing our song, what an honour! It sounds incredible and it's so amazing to see so many people coming together from around the world! Amazing job, we loved it! :)

[@libertygal]

Yay,, I’m so glad you liked it. It’s a great song. 😀

[@vijayeshlal]

Thank you for this song. Beautiful and blessed.

[@pbilk]

I always love watching the sign language singers. 🙂

[@Stevenwigmore]

Yes, such a beautiful form of communication.

[@arnelarsen4073]

Loved this choir, especially having the sign language, that was a beautiful touch, well done everyone!!

[@SamuelErnest]

We had no internet in Tanzania so I couldn't participate in this virtual choir! I thank God the song is wonderful!!!!!!!!!!

[@tshaitempro6454]

I am just a child but this helps me with my spiritual journey with God.

[@Appassionato]

Thank you David for this beautiful and joyful arrangement, and for the opportunity to be part of the choir :) Many thanks to the ASL team for bringing the lyrics to life! It's such a joy to watch you :) May this song lead many to sing out in praise to God :)

[@HeavensFlameNetwork]

Thank you for your service☝🏾✝️❤️💪🏾❤️✝️✝️

[@monicalee82]

I see me! Can't wait to hear it as well!!

[@carliea5078]

Same here!

[@doucelait1]

🤗

[@HeavensFlameNetwork]

Thank you for your service☝🏾✝️❤️💪🏾❤️✝️✝️

[@HeavensFlameNetwork]

@@carliea5078 God bless you for your service

[@pamwood9327]

I Luv this song and I completely agree with the last comment we need to remember thank God for what He has saved us from in both our Worship and prayer. And thank God for your beautiful voices. Love and blessings to each of you.👏💞 Thank you.🙏🙌🤗

[@kellysamakabadi7311]

Amazing as always. I don’t know sign language but seeing this sung this in sign language is absolutely incredible 🙌🏾. Bless you all.

[@Stevenwigmore]

What a marvellous video! 136 singers and signers from 39 countries! Truly a taste of heaven. "Every tribe, race, nation and language"

[@AlansoM54378]

Wow. Just wow. This just brings tears to my eyes. Surely this is pleasing to God and is a taste of heaven on earth. The diversity, the range, the voices, a choral sound like I’ve never heard in person. Thank you all. It’s beautiful

[@mariahunt6097]

Thank you so much for your hard work David. The choir is beautiful and the song and music is powerful!

[@marylandmonroe]

This was a new song to me, and I loved it. It's nice to see most of the signers singing as they sign.

[@maple929]

Lovely. Amazing Coordination. I could listen to David's choir all day. Soo beautiful. 😘😘😘😘

[@mduzondi]

Waiting in South Africa, KwaZulu Natal, Pietermaritzburg, Edendale, eShayamoya

[@karenswartz8280]

I wish I could give it more than a like and thumbs up! Lifted me up from sadness in the moment. Thank You! God bless you and your ministry! ❤️

[@beckyhom3478]

God bless you too, Karen!

[@leacalais]

I'm a fan of this series but this is the first hymn that I didn't already know that I am inspired to try in my own church. I've now listened to some other versions of the song and this is definitely the best - not just because of the great choir, but I also think it is the 'right' speed and the arrangement is great. The other versions are OK but don't have the wow factor that this one does.

[@WayBlesseded]

This is one of my favorite youtube videos of ALL TIME -- THANK YOU, all! The beautiful truth put so beautifully by our beautiful God's children using His beautiful gift of music! To me this is great evidence of His amazing love for us, and very encouraging.

[@HeavensFlameNetwork]

Yo I love this song so much

[@mbirbaamuasi]

There is truly a new song in my mouth. Hallelujah.

[@elsieeisenmann1973]

Absolutely beautiful... THANK YOU AGAIN FOR THE SIGNING!! My two deaf daughters from Jamaica really appreciate it too!! I can’t imagine not being to hear the music... this blesses us beyond words!! May God bless you!!

[@tashamcminn8654]

Thankyou Father for your great Love!!!!!!!♡♡♡♡♡♡

[@tashamcminn8654]

God is sustaining me though this song as we are soon loosing my Father who has been estranged from us for many years but were believing God will still bring healing in his last hours here...

[@MusikkMann101]

Thank you for all of hard work. Praying God's blessings on you and your family.

[@msbronoske482]

I loved this project. Besides the voices and music, I love seeing saints from across the world coming together to sing to Christ. Love your ministry David!

[@georgeepremkumar4335]

Greeting from BENGALURU India

[@maryellenbowersock5099]

Wonderful, I'm not deaf, but I enjoyed watching the sign language participation! Thank you for this worship experience! Praise God!

[@Adam-vv6jp]

This song brings me so much joy. Christ is Lord!

[@lovelyunknown]

Beautiful! I pray I get to participate when you have a new Virtual Choir!

[@lapianissimo]

Brings me to tears! God's love is amazing! Beautiful, joyful song. :)

[@LizGonzalez-mi1ru]

Well done children of God, well done! The LORD bless you all, and your loved ones.

[@TheBibleDIET]

Beautiful and so pleasant to watch! As always 😃 🙏 God bless you all!!

[@pbilk]

I love discovering this new song that I have never heard of until I heard of and recorded for this virtual choir! I am look forward to more treasures of songs for future virtual choirs. 🙂

[@PEng54FDNY]

What a wonderful song of hope! This message is so timely. Thank You Lord and thank you David!

[@lggig534]

Love the music, and happy faces reflecting the joy in our hearts! Great solo!

[@bcjbcluijkx]

Enjoyed watching this with the whole family! My husband especially loved the instruments at the bottom. Thanking God for His servant, who shares the gospel in such a fun way and with great skill! ~Cathy

[@VidSwami]

How beautiful it sounds! Thanks for the amazing opportunity to praise God with my brothers and sisters from around the world!

[@DLDeMaris]

Absolutely loved it! Thank you to all who were a part of this project!

[@barbaracarter8384]

Tears of Joy flood my soul. Thank you Jesus for giving these your children such a love for you. Glory to God, thank you for all your hard work David.

[@mariejeamar605]

Thank you for this such a blessing praise God 🙏🏼

[@libertygal]

Woo hoo!!!

[@GilmoreDon]

A number of years ago, I sung "Messiah" (nearly complete) in a 150 voice choir. This experience was a different challenge but I enjoyed it and will do it again. Clips of the "Messiah" performance are on my KZbin channel.

[@kerryw6360]

Feeling very blessed to have been a part of this. David, you are filling a void I'm sure many of us are feeling not being able to sing in our own churches. To have an opportunity to lend my voice for the glory of God is very uplifting.

[@GilmoreDon]

Amen to that.

[@missmonasuzette]

Beautiful! Thank all of you so much. My husband and I really enjoyed this! God Bless

[@zarabrown885]

That was awesome!!! Thanks for all the work you do .... professionally and musically!!!

[@hazelmartin3804]

What an amazing deep spiritual experience to join you all in worship in front of my laptop, and enjoy singing after so long.

[@MarkFromHawaii]

I love this! It's simple, dare I say grooves, delivers the message, and has a nice bridge. It brings joy. Blessings.

[@jaybeliever1479]

Great song! I totally agree about the theology. This song contains most of the cardinal doctrines that comprise true Christianity. Thanks for sharing - and for taking on this project.

[@marjoriekelley4392]

Well done, David and Choir! Thank you to all!

[@praisejesusnow]

Sweet and light hearted ❤️

[@JohnWallace74]

Thank you for putting in the many hours to do these virtual choirs.

[@jackelynegordon8384]

Alleluia!!! Alleluia!! Amen!!! Awesome!!! Keep up the good work.

[@amparoayora1871]

Happy waiting!

[@loredanabarar4151]

I listened to this wonderful so many times and I don’t get tired of it ❤ I love it and it almost makes me cry for joy! Thank you and God bless you for all your great work, brother David!

[@sjt609]

*MAGNIFICENT* ❣️ Thank you David and choir. BRAVO

[@catherineetter2576]

Absolutely awesome.... Love the ASL

[@lynlockrey7372]

Another brilliant performance, beautiful harmony to project he Words of Life. So great to see so many people across the world singing forth a great message. A big shoutout for the captions and signing so the deaf and hard of hearing can see the lyrics we all hear. God bless you all. Lyn Lockrey, Australia.

[@Vonmp84]

First one I have been in. Thanks David for your great work on this channel!

[@mmej726]

👏 👏👏 hallelujah! thanks again David for sharing your God given talent in music. just a side note, to very few ppl in the choir-u can smile u know.

[@DavidWesley]

They’re concentrating- give it a try and see how happy you look!🤣

[@monicalee82]

Easier said than done! Lots to focus on, especially with such a short window to learn and record our parts! 😊 I promise I'm smiling on the inside!!

[@pattigsbh4392]

What a beautiful message sung with joy! I love seeing all God's people come together for good. Thank you, David for another great video. God bless you and all involved.

[@JoshPSSamuel]

Awesome, and great integration of ASL interpreters! Well done.

[@jeffscott4881]

Wasn’t able to participate this time but still looking forward to the premiere.

[@joshuahouseholder2920]

David, you are truly a man after God's own heart. Thank you so much for these videos. I know the labor it takes to put this together, and I appreciate your dedication. Blessings from Athens, Pennsylvania.

[@tinatester4061]

You are so talented sir I thoroughly enjoy your Channel

[@amparoayora1871]

Hello from Spain!

[@jacobknelsen831]

I love this song

[@jswalker8387]

beautiful as always, you guys. Thanks for sharing your talents. God bless you all

[@GOSPEL_4U]

Wow such a hard work put into this video! I appreciate and it was worth it!:)

[@beatricegonzalez4029]

God bless you all

[@genesis6966]

Very nice ..lord Jesus Christ bless you..

[@garynicholas3772]

Dear God Jesus Holy Spirit, Please Love, Bless, and Allow YOUR blessings to Flow. GLORY TO GOD! Yes. Thanks. IN EMMANUEL'S NAME. Amen Love Gary D Nicholas:)

[@garynicholas3772]

Dear God Jesus Holy Spirit, I enjoy the American Sign Language too. Yes. Thanks. IN EMMANUEL 'S NAME. Amen Love Gary D Nicholas:)

[@SantaWessels]

Superb David .... Well done! It really look and sound like you're getting people ready to sing in "one accord" to our Lord. God bless you. :-)

[@stephwessel7346]

The flags are a wonderful addition! I’m excited to watch this when it goes live! ~Steph

[@jkyou6262]

Hallelujah Hallelujah ~ _ Jesus is the Christ !!!

[@carliea5078]

This looks very professional! Can’t wait to hear it!!!

[@thomasb4467]

Wow! Great job choir family! Hopefully I’ll be able to join the next one.

[@AndrewPoil]

Amen! Blessings upon your ministry,bro.

[@suzannecoburn6058]

Looking forward to the launch at 1am in Melbourne Australia

[@taranewman3111]

I’m in Sydney, and I’ve stayed up late to watch the Premiere live! So exciting!!!

[@disleeman1296]

Suzanne Coburn me too Suzanne!!!

[@Stevenwigmore]

This owns. Thank you so much to everyone who has taken part.

[@DW-bc2gl]

Praise the Lord!

[@brahms1545]

They just get more fun the more I get involved. Thanks for doing this. It really fills a hole in my heart since choirs can't meet during the pandemic. Blessings.

[@mikejvevo3153]

the sign language had me focused on it through out

[@susanheller2328]

Awesome song, David! As a listener I can tell you put in a lot of hard work into this! Praise God for talented musical people like you! God bless! Susan Heller

[@janelord3061]

This was amazing! It was so powerful with everyone in white and the song is so pretty! Thank you for doing what you do.

[@grammyb5216]

This is absolutely my favorite so far! It is beautiful. Thank you so much 💗🙏

[@asenlaaier350]

Cant wait

[@jendrikfohl3511]

This is not only a beautiful song beautifully performed, it is also excellently produced - the panning on the choir voices really adds to the experience!

[@HerbieEb]

Wow!!! Absolutely incredible

[@justenjoyh2s654]

can't wait to see the VC#8.

[@roxiegs348]

First time hearing this song. Really nice. I sure do want to participate in one. I'm a choir girl all the way.

[@Hope-jy6ck]

Beautifuly made. New song, New Praise for an Awesome God.

[@myraholmes8702]

Beautiful as always

[@katharinemichie2178]

Thank you! These projects are wonderful to hear during this hard time! Great work everyone.

[@susanhuot237]

This VC is receiving a perfect score!

[@50andCountingcom]

David, how wonderful! Praise God!