Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing

[Mrjony251]

this song gets me so pumped for my mission

[wlfpack15]

Absolutely amazing song. Im leaving on an lds mission pretty soon and this really pumps me up! Just beautiful! I always get shivers at the end, the spirit's so strong! Love it!

[MrCraptron]

Absolutely beautiful. Amazing song done amazingly well.

[ToboCastit]

Possibly the best arrangement of this hymn EVER, and I'm a Catholic.

[Ke1511lly]

My favorite Hymn.!! Is just, the best!!! I love it!

[balletcomposer]

Gooodness... what a racket at the end. God's not *that* far away!

[RedLetterChristian]

Jobulon is not impressed... you must work harder... sing better... and for heavens sake never ever forget the secrete hand shake... after all works will get you into heaven... if only you could do enough... but you can't

[Wehrheim04]

@RedLetterChristian Great contribution ... :( Bashing for bashing's sake, always and forever, right? Why? What good comes of it, and what does your jobulon god think of your attitude, contrary to Christian teachings?

[Wehrheim04]

@RedLetterChristian Great contribution ... :( Bashing for bashing's sake, always and forever, right? Why? What good comes of it, and what does your jobulon god think of your attitude, contrary to Christian teachings?

[Wehrheim04]

@RedLetterChristian Great contribution ... :( 

Bashing for bashing's sake, always and forever, right? Why? What good comes of it, and what does your jobulon god think of your attitude, contrary to Christian teachings?

[Wehrheim04]

@RedLetterChristian Great contribution?!? How sad. Bashing LDS for bashing's sake, always and forever, right? Why? What good comes of it, and what does your jobulon god think of your attitude, contrary to Christian teachings and especially contrary to what Latter-day Saints REALLY teach and live about the infamous faith/works controversy (oh, the good 'ol times when people got correct information before judging!)

[chicaylds]

SIMPLY STUNNING!! (who would dislike this??)

[vignettemom]

You should hear my son sing this! Love this hymn! (:

[brigmahf]

In my opinion, all secular music (regardless of what religion it came from) constitutes the most beautiful and glorious repertoire of music. Mack Wilburg and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir is no exception. I can think of no large choir that can perform this genre of secular music as well as they do, and Mack Wilburg is, in my opinion, one of the most brilliant arrangers and composers of our time.

Now tell me. Where in there did I argue in favor of or against religion as a whole? Case and point.

[irinasemchuk1]

Mormon or not, this is a great song. Praise God people!

[supagirl277]

I am so proud of the MoTab Choir!! :D This is my all time favorite song sung by them. Boy are we so blessed :D 4:45 is the best part

[wearyspecter]

Very impressive choir, I'm not quite sure I find the bells to be an addition that enhance the hearing experience. The rest is quite impressive indeed.

[guildofshades]

i really don't what the fight between science and religion is about i mean dang. i think that they go hand and hand bc science is trying to explain the things religion does but it just can't comprehend like religion can.

[denniswitherspoon]

very good, I love playing this song on my bagpipes

[67richardbrown]

Yes, religion is made by man. And man is made by....... God. The holy scripture is the inspired word of God almighty. The world's most gorgeous music is made by religious people for God, by God. Great things of beauty aren't by chance, not by explosion, not by science, but, by God. Science is merely the study of things which God has already put into motion. Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and enjoy God's goodness in your life both now and forever more.

[MusicMagician2420]

You don't have to be religious to love beautiful music. The Mormon Tabernacle Choir is one of my favorites, and when they sing this song I get chills. I love hearing them sing hymns and sing twice a year at conference!

[RestoChristian]

Man, why do Mormons rock and are so classy? What an incredible song. I got chills up and down my spine at the end.

[ralmille]

Where this might be a nice version of a great song, but why is the vast portion of the posted versions sung like a funeral dirge? Part of my problem is that if I heard any of these versions first, this song would have been a so-so song to listen to when bored, or nothing else is needing to be done, seen, or listen to. However, I heard one of the best version ever put out, it is Treasured Hymns 3 volumes. I have had a copy for nearly 20 years. When one has heard the best, one can't accept less.

[MrJpridgway]

I am not a Mormon, but I have to say that this hymn arrangement is excellent: the orchestra in particular play with tremendous sensitivity. Well done!

[baritonobelcantista]

God Bless you... Mormon Tabernacle Choir ;)

[BattleGroupOmega]

As with all good Church music, you don't have to believe a damn thing about it to be taken up in it. Sang this in a Region choir in 11th grade. I love it.

[ScienceReasonBelief]

@BattleGroupOmega

I totally agree. Long ago I realized that ALL religion is man-made... none of it is true or "god's word".

But I still love this hymn! The chimes at the end are fantastic!

[67richardbrown]

Yes, religion is made by man. And man is made by....... God. The holy scripture is the inspired word of God almighty. The world's most gorgeous music is made by religious people for God, by God. Great things of beauty aren't by chance, not by explosion, not by science, but, by God. Science is merely the study of things which God has already put into motion. Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and enjoy God's goodness in your life both now and forever more.

[ZelphKinderhook]

@67richardbrown

Wrong. That's just your opinion. You think Jesus is the way, and yet there are millions of Muslims who are JUST as sure that Mohammed is the only way. You're all claiming truth, yet none of you has proof. Silly.

[PikeBonecrusher19]

We'll be singing this arrangement at Stake Conference in February. It's a great song and we have a couple of sopranos who were in the MTC and can get the high c at the end and a couple of tenors who can hit the g's and a they have.

Mack Wilberg has a great talent for aranging music.

[yamaho5]

I heard it first in the movie, " One foot in heaven " in the 1940's, a story about Rev. Hartzell Spence, a methodist minister's journey, and it has been my favorite since. I love Mac Wilberg's arrangement. 

[yamaho5]

I remember an acknowledgement by a composer who wrote, " This music was given to me by the inspiration of the Holy Ghost and any copying of it or arranging will subject you to prosecution, because I will sue your pants off." Same spirit in keeping us from accessing the archives of past programs of the choir broadcasts. Pitiful!

[cetarwood1]

Gives me chills as I listen to this heavenly music.

[Wleonora]

Magnifique!!!

[livesinsewer]

i love the evolution of this comment section from a slightly heated religious discussion into loving praise of a genuinely divine performance when it could easily have erupted into a mood-shattering bible bash.

there is the true power of this hymn.

[Audinos]

Leave it to the MTC to take a mediocre hymn tune like Nettleton and turn it into something magnificent.

[ScienceReasonBelief]

@Audinos

Actually, I think it's more the arrangement by Mack Wilberg that makes it special.  And Nettleton does have a great "hook" in the "b" part (aaba).

[crazyazn4christ]

wheres the cross?? bwahaha.i like this version we did this for a choir concert awesome!

[thebigone1001]

One of the best hymns ever written! An absolutley tribute to sacred music! I sang this hymn for the first time when I was in the MTC and it has held a special place in my heart ever since.

[Shadowgore999]

Favorite Mormon Tabernacle Choir song. Ever.

[MrsUnsilentMajority]

Lived in Laie for four years...graduated form BYU-H. Small world!

[MrsUnsilentMajority]

How about some more positive comments on this amazing hymn instead of all this arguing! Let us celebrate our similarities and not our differences!

[Kaileo1]

@MrsUnsilentMajority Good idea. Can we all agree that we're all entitled to our own beliefs? I know many of you believe in absolute truth & that christ is your savior. I don't believe in that, but I do believe in god. I'm what's called an Agnostic Theist. if you're interested, wikipedia has a good article on it.

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the thing is, you might be wrong, or right, or I might be. time will tell. in the meantime, you're right, let's focus on common beliefs, like loving our fellow man. cheers!

[MrsUnsilentMajority]

@Kaileo1 Agreed! We can agree to disagree and I hold no hard feelings for you or any others of your following, my friend. (BTW - I saw you were from Hawaii, and Kaileo being a Hawaiian name. I lived their for 10 years before marrying my Marine and moving back to the mainland. There's an interesting similarity! What island are you from? I lived on Oahu through middle, high school and all 4 years of college.)

[Kaileo1]

@MrsUnsilentMajority:  My grandmother is from Laie, Oahu. I do think of Hawaii often :)

[SHAIfm]

@Kalieo 1: still praying for you...There is a book called The Desire of Ages which is an awesome read. It will open up your heart with joy. :)

[33Gracielita]

My favorite forever and ever!!!!

[awabob]

When Jesus comes again I rather believe He will be greeted by His people singing this song. Except MILLIONS of the faithful saints will join in a choir to dwarf this one. If this is only a preview, imagine what a sound we will make!!

[jadesceptre]

Words: Ro­bert Ro­bin­son, 1758; ap­peared in his A Col­lect­ion of Hymns Used by the Church of Christ in Angel Al­ley, Bi­shop­gate, 1759.

Music: Net­tle­ton, Wyeths Re­po­si­to­ry of Sac­red Mu­sic, Part Se­cond, by John Wy­eth, 1813

[MrsUnsilentMajority]

By the way - Why do I have this tune stuck in my head but with the lyrics to "Joseph Smith's First Prayer?" Did they ever do a version of that song to this tune??

[Wehrheim04]

@MrsUnsilentMajority Actually, yes... Sung this Sunday as a special missionary musical number in the Modena Italy Ward! I'd never heard it before, but the tune and the hymn text undoubedtly go together well!

[MrsUnsilentMajority]

@Wehrheim04 Thank you! I thought I had just made that up in my head...I was beginning to wonder. Isn't it phenomenal?? Now if I can only find a recorded version of it online...

[Wehrheim04]

@MrsUnsilentMajority I'll look... if you find it first, please let me know.

[n2pubes]

@Wehrheim04 a few years ago, the 75th anniversary dvd and cd was published by PBS. (why i don't know) i guess maybe because it was shown on all PBS stations all over the United Stats.

i bought the cd and dvd..i bet you could find it used online. and the way Come Thou Font of every Blessing is done, just makes me weep.

and also, maybe u could find the PBS special on line and then download the songs. I realize budgets are tight for some of us, so i could donwload if u would like BYU '79

[Wehrheim04]

@n2pubes Thanks a lot... I'll search for it.

[ThePassionateMind]

@MrsUnsilentMajority I believe that medley was in one of the 2002 conferences, with an amazing solo by a tenor from the choir. It disappeared because he skipped ahead near the end of Joseph Smith's First Prayer. I remember clearly because the arrangement was so moving, my heart nearly broke for that tenor who was dying inside as he finished with such a glaring mistake, and they didn't include the recording on the cd's we ordered after conf. I wish Bro. Wilberg would have the choir do that one.

[ThePassionateMind]

@MrsUnsilentMajority I believe that medley was in one of the 2002 conferences, with an amazing solo by a tenor from the choir. It disappeared because he skipped ahead near the end of Joseph Smith's First Prayer. I remember clearly because the arrangement was so moving, my heart nearly broke for that tenor who was dying inside as he finished with such a glaring mistake, and they didn't include the recording on the cd's we ordered after conf. I wish Bro. Wilberg would have the choir do that one.

[MrsUnsilentMajority]

I've decided after 24 years of membership in this Church that the pessimistic, angry, hateful and oft resentful tone of our critics is no match for the way living the Gospel makes me feel. Lash out with whatever accusations you may, but you cannot offer me any replacement for the peace in my heart. And that is it's own truth.

[Kaileo1]

@MrsUnsilentMajority: After 30 years in the church, & 12 outside, I've decided that most Mormons over-react to critics of the church. While they might think these critics to be angry, hateful or resentful, more often than not they simply want you to think, they want you to consider, they want you to grow. It's very similar to the enthusiasm a Mormon missionary feels. Yes, sometimes it can be heated... but on my mission it sometimes got heated too. But mostly, critics want the best for you.

[MrsUnsilentMajority]

@Kaileo1 Our church does not preach against other religions. Period. Trying to convert someone from their happiness is not wanting the best for them. It's wanting more people to think the way you do to validate yourself.

[MrsUnsilentMajority]

@Kaileo1

Then why not respect someone else's happiness? I'm never overzealous to "convert" anyone, to any way of thinking. I allow everyone the freedom to worship "how, when, or what they may."

[MrsUnsilentMajority]

@Kaileo1 I have never gone to a video/website/blog of another religion/sect to go out of my way to argue something they believe in. It's just disrespectful. My own zealousness is to praise and worship in my own way. I don't understand why anyone who is not LDS would post something on a predominately LDS video that is anti-mormon (or anti-Christian) just try to make us "think" about our own religion.

[MrsUnsilentMajority]

@Kaileo1 Equal civil rights is about tolerance and respecting peoples differences.

You quote below: " I escaped from Christianity after having spent many years in it. Why would I ever return to this mythology? What makes Christianity any better than any other religion on earth? Nothing." These are not the words of a tolerant equaltarian, my frien

[MrsUnsilentMajority]

@Kaileo1 If the way you are living brings you true happiness, then you must use your agency according to your own design. It is not my place to judge this, for I am doing the same in my own life, in my own way. I respect your beliefs, even if I don't agree with them. Peace is made in such ways. If someone else is seeking peace, all I can tell them is how I have found it in my own life.

[MusicMormy16]

why isn't this in the hymn book? This is like my favorite hymn:)

[EvoDrone]

It was in the old Blue ones... I think it has to do with Copyrights, we sang a version in the MTC and thats what the conductor said,,,

[1109closer]

i love this song... i feel peace,,

[desorden150]

Absolutely, positively, my favorite hymn ever. And the way the sing it, it's just amazing.

[Schustify]

...wow

[hrdhds]

mine to

[MidnightShadow19]

the is my faveorite hymn (next to if you could hie to kolob) and this is my faveorite arrangement.

[1276marinwood]

I absolutely love this song!

[elementalpuck]

Wow. Just spectacular. I would put this up with their rendition of Carol of the Bells.

[Kaileo1]

The bells at the end are just amazing!

[Kaileo1]

Far better to live life as a grateful agnostic.

Every faith says they have truth, and how to know their faith is the "only" way. All forms of Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hindu, Indigenous, Pagan/Wiccan, every single one claims to be truth.

No true God would be arbitrary and exclusionary. If worship was wanted, we'd already know what kind, without a doubt.

Best to love your life, live it to the fullest, be grateful for it, & be excited about what might come after. No religion required!

[Kaileo1]

@SHAlfm... sorry, but you're absolutely wrong.

i WAS a christian, but thankfully I realized that it was a myth like all the other religions, and got out. I'm much happier now!

like I said, far better to live life as a grateful agnostic. & to those who have given me "thumbs down", it's only because you haven't yet found the courage yet to look outside your "box" & see that there is so much more than what you're used to. respect the fact that people have different opinions about faith.

[Kaileo1]

@SHAlfm: I escaped from Christianity after having spent many years in it. Why would I ever return to this mythology? What makes Christianity any better than any other religion on earth? Nothing.

[wowoak]

I don't know of another God that would die for you, do you? Let me know if find one. While you're looking, let me know if you find one that can offer forgiveness without the pretense of works based on our own ability.

[Kaileo1]

@wowoak: lovely. now provide ashred of evidence that your version of God is true.

[Wehrheim04]

@Kaileo1 Truth. Only truth, the whole truth, nothing but the truth. Jesus Christ our Savior is the Truth, and we can know it and be free, IF we really desire and IF we follow the path that leads to it.

[Kaileo1]

@Wehrheim04 : Uh, just saying "truth" over + over is not evidence.  Quite frankly, nothing distinguishes your faith in Christianity from that of the faith of the Greeks, Romans, Native Americans, Babylonians, or any other faith that has gone before. Their "hearts" also told them they had the "truth".

I firmly believe in God, but I do not believe that God has a specific religion. It is not logical, nor Godly, as God would never exclude anyone from his love. Religion excludes, God does not.

[Kaileo1]

@Wehrheim04: While we may disagree on God and such, all the same, thank you for posting this lovely hymn. It remains one of my favorites.

[MrsUnsilentMajority]

Without religion you are free to create your own moral universe, with no higher being to answer to. Or, a higher being of your own definition. Basically - now you can do whatever you want.

[Kaileo1]

@MrsUnsilentMajority: Uhhhh... isn't the way you believe about God the same thing? Of your own definition?

[MrsUnsilentMajority]

@Kaileo1 Not if you believe in absolute truth.

[MrsUnsilentMajority]

@MrsUnsilentMajority Uhh....no it's not. I'm not creating my own moral universe. I am living according to what someone who has claimed, and who I believe, to have receive divine revelation from God himself as to what moral's will bring us closer to him and to happiness. I'm not distorting scriptures to suit my own purposes or making up what I think God to be according to my own definition, making up my own laws so that I do not have to face the idea of sin or answer to God for it.

[heygirl678]

tears in the first ten seconds

[jazzsingerlady]

@heygirl678: Yes.

[automattek91]

Mormons deny the Trinity.... that God is the true Father, Son and Holy Spirit..... and that by His suffering on the cross we have received eternal life...

[MrsUnsilentMajority]

@automattek91 We believe they are 3 distinct and separate beings who are one in PURPOSE. If they are all the same, who was Christ talking to while he was alive and on the earth...always praying to the Father. Why did he claim to be the SON of God and not God himself. These are things we consider in our beliefs of them being separate.

[MrsUnsilentMajority]

@automattek91 But mostly - Joseph Smith saw them. BOTH of them. God the father, and Jesus Christ. And yes, we do believe that by Jesus Christ's suffering the atonement for mankind in Gethsamane and on the cross that we - according to our faith and good works are eligible for eternal life. According to His judgement and no one else. You may do well to focus more on our similarities than our differences. They may surprise you.

[Aerodil]

@automattek91 We believe that there are three members of the godhead. Heavenly Father, Christ and the Holy Ghost. We believe that these three are one in doctrine and perpose.

[godsfiddler]

I love this song, but my favorite is the original.

[natsalot1123581321]

I believe in Jesus Christ, in his teachings, he is the center of everything I believe in. I believe in the biblical account of Jesus Christ that he atoned for mankind, died, and was resurrected. That he lived a perfect life and I struggle and strive to answer his call to become like he is. I'm a Mormon. Am i not Christian if I love, have faith in, and strive to become like Jesus Christ? Joseph Smith is not the center of our religion, it is Jesus Christ.

[jem1853]

@natsalot1123581321 So well put...

[spencergerlach]

Mormons ARE Christians. A Christian is someone that believes in christ. That is why Mormons celebrate christmas as well as easter. There was recently a talk in the Mormon General Conference regarding the topic of a mormon's Christianity.

[godsfiddler]

A Christian is someone who strives to be Christ-like. Not all Christians celebrate Christmas and Easter, due to they are originally pagan holidays. Probably 80% of people who believe in Jesus really aren't Christ-like. There are many prisoners who "convert" to Christianity only to blow it off once they leave prison. Many others cuss up a storm, yet believe in Jesus, just don't strive to be Christ-like.

[automattek91]

Some of that is right..... but the core belief of a Christian is someone who believes that Jesus came to earth to and died on the cross to take away our sins.... He has given us salvation... It is only through HIM that was are saved... we are redeemed children of God... "It is by grace you have been saved, through faith"...Ephesians 2:8

[godsfiddler]

The direct translation of Christian is to be Christ-like. Unfortunately Eph. 2:8 is so overused. Grace alone doesn't save. One has to live a life becoming to God. Many believe(that's what they've told me) that they can go out and go bar hopping, steal, rape, kill, etc. and would go to Heaven should they be killed during the crime/sin.

[automattek91]

Well first off you do not believe in the authentic inspired Word of God if you say that Eph. 2:8 is overused.....It takes a muster seed of faith you know.... You should read more about Martin Luther.... if it weren't for him we would all be Catholic or Muslim....

[MrsUnsilentMajority]

@automattek91 A mustard seed of faith to start, yes. Then with faith and works working together we grow line upon line, precept upon precept.

[MrsUnsilentMajority]

@godsfiddler That's right, faith without works is dead.

[godsfiddler]

There are scriptures that say faith without works is dead.

Here's an interesting one.

James 2:18 "Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: show me thy faith without thy works, and I will show thee my faith by my works."

[automattek91]

..... Yes you have a point there..... Faith alone saves.... but the good works prove your faith is there in existence..... one can say that he is saved alone by grace but then will have nothing to show for it..... Many people are skewed by those passages... particularly the Catholics......

[MrsUnsilentMajority]

@automattek91 Faith without works is dead.

[MrsUnsilentMajority]

@automattek91 James 2:17

Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.

[godsfiddler]

My husband and I don't celebrate either, but rather try to live life every day in honor to God. Not saying those who do celebrate them don't, but I'm going to stop typing now as I'm sure I'm confusing everyone:)

[tsctphlps64]

It's sad that this hymn is no longer in our hymn book.

Any time I hear the Choir, I feel the gates of heaven are about to open and the Savior will come forth!

[ebflip26]

i love the mens part as well as the musical interlude. i am not mormon but these guys are best choir ever!

[grainofsandfan]

I love this hymn. When I open a place for people to eat and drink, I'm playing this choir on Sunday.

[yamaho5]

This is about as good as it gets. Mack Wilberg is a wunnerful arranger and his music is glorious. I was in Norman, Oklahoma and heard the choir and orchestra Saturday evening. My feet have not touched the ground since. Many thanks. It is the same feeling I had when I heard the NY Philharmonic and the NY choral artists do the Mahler #2 a few years ago. Wow! Wow! Wow!

[chasanne1]

My heart is so full. My testimony of this, our Lord's glorious gospel is firm, and as to our ultimate divine purpose here upon the earth. God bless this magnificent choir that it may continue to elevate and inspire the world for years to come!

[1950Bob]

Let me state up front that I am not a Mormon. Having said that I have found many LDS hymns a lifelong blessing. This one, along with Come Come, Ye Saints, Faith in Every Footstep, ... well, my personal list goes on and on. You may not know it but the BYU website can no longer keep Music and the Spoken Word on it's website past their original Sunday broadcast anymore. For some time I have gone there and pulled up past ones they kept. Copyright problems etc., so I am told. What a blow to me.

[MrsUnsilentMajority]

@1950Bob Good for you Bob! Thanks for having something positive to say! We need more people like you in this world. Bless your heart!

[pilottim79]

@1950Bob I invite you to come to your local church where you can hear them sung every Sunday, not sung as well though. =)

[leejoseph21]

@1950Bob I liked your post Bob, you may already know it, but if you do not, reseach the history behind Come Come, Ye Saints and it will give the hymn even more meaning. Hymns bring a powerful spirit, I'd second Pilottim79's invitation. All are welcome to our meetings and at least three hyms are sung each meeting :) God bless.

[leejoseph21]

@1950Bob I liked your post Bob, you may already know it, but if you do not, reseach the history behind Come Come, Ye Saints and it will give the hymn even more meaning. Hymns bring a powerful spirit, I'd second Pilottim79's invitation. All are welcome to our meetings and at least three hyms are sung each meeting :) God bless.

[theBOMisthebomb]

I just got back from Babtisims for the Dead and i played this song. I couldn't stop crying. Thank the lord for this wonderful song!

[HamannOlivia]

i love this song !

[betazette]

magnificent!...heavenly!..."Pr­one to wander, Lord I feel it, prone to leave the God I love. Here's my heart, O take and seal it, seal it for Thy courts above." Amen

[nilmarsa]

wonderful!!!!!

[motobkemstr]

This choir is most excellent and very well directed. But where's the organ???? (me being an organist)

[ColeyGawtAWooty]

organ is in front of the choir and the pipes are all behind the choir.....lolz

[motobkemstr]

Yeah,I kinda feel stupid. I know where the pipes are I just wanted to know where the console itself was. Thanks for clarifying!

[Raulernestopacheco]

wonderful!!!!!

[Yunginspirit]

This song by the Mormon Choir is so emotional. Simply beautiful! When you really listen to the words you can't help but well up inside and have a renewed gratitude for our dear Savior.

Thanks for this.

[bradsaunders]

Wow! I got goose bumps at the end - heaven has to be something like this singing!

[ashleylovesbatman]

My dream on day is to sing with them..... I love this song with all my heart and soul, if anyone ever asks me what my favorite song is... "Oh, Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing" will be my answer<3333

[cjmaldrich]

This was sang at my baptism 4 years ago :) I love it, thanks!

[Minneymoonstar333]

Man, I almost started crying the first time I heard this song and every time I sing along I do start to cry. What an incredible song. Thank you so much for posting this song. Thank you thank you thank you. I will listen to it often!

[Wehrheim04]

You're most welcome. I feel the same way for this rendition by the MTC.

[amasingalec]

where did you go?

[Wehrheim04]

I don't understand... what do you mean?

[amasingalec]

I mean, where did you go on your mission?

I thought you went on a mission from the reference to the MTC

[paulpatter12]

I believe there are two reasons why the MTC is unexcelled: 1) The singers believe in what they are singing, heart and soul with every fiber of their being. You can see it in their expressions. 2) The auditioning process to become a member of the MTC is extremely arduous; you can't just be a good singer--you have to be a great singer. Competition for membership is intense.

[MrsUnsilentMajority]

@paulpatter12 I heard that membership in the MTChoir is actually a calling.

[pianojakeo]

i love this song. its so beautiful. i could listen to it all day. its so spiritual to me. powerfull song. :)

[coreo1212]

wow, is all I can say. I've directed this hymn several times with several large choruses, but no matter how hard anyone tries, there'll never be a choir that performs as well as the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Unbelievable, and thanks for posting.

[intrafree]

Such a powerful musical performance! This hymn brings such joy to my heart! Thank you for posting Wehrheim04.

[Wehrheim04]

I agree for the joy. It's the same for me. Thank you for your positive comment.

[hottguyswearmakeup]

Thank you so much for posting this! My neighbor is actually in this choir! I love how amazing they sound and how easily they bring the spirit.

[Wehrheim04]

You're very welcome! Please extend my thanks to your neighbor, then, for the inspiration their music brings here, even in Italy!

[ChinaIzInLuv15]

Thank you so much! This hymn is my favorite too! It is so....well, let's say a very good way to connect to God. (And I love that) Thanks again!

[Wehrheim04]

You're welcome. It is indeed very powerful, it stirs the spirit to praise the Lord!

[lovebug93]

this is possibly my favourite choral piece ever. it's beautiful.

[anohbey]

i thought the byu mixed choir version was better, till i heard this mtc version. i loved the bells. gave me shivers and the lyrics of the chorus is just so touching!

[ivan123443211234]

This is a the best song I heard today. Thanks!!!

[NoobsyPoopsy]

most beautiful!!

[brp1253]

I love this song

[WonderboyAhoy]

Hey thanks for posting this, I had put this CD onto my iPod, but this song was missing, so I'm glad I have somewhere where not only can I listen, but also watch!

Thanks!

ETTE & CTR

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[jordan23dervish]

We believe that God the Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost are one in purpose, not one in body. Your basing your facts off the Nicean Creed, which was purley a political based policy, not scriptoral. Explain to me how the trinity can all be one person when Christ was being baptized. How are they one person, if Christ was being baptized, God the Father spoke from heaven, and the holy ghost descended as a dove? It makes sense they are three sperated individuals united in purpose.

[Wehrheim04]

I can attest to you, before God and all angels and man, that this is the true Church of Jesus Christ. I doubted, I questioned, I tried to know, I studied, I prayed, I put it to the test, and God spoke. Period. All your Anti- rantings won't change a iota of the truth of God. As for the similarities, that's the same approach used by those who affirm Christ is a copycat of Horus, Mitra ecc... Truth is always truth, and vicious lies, too, it seems. So sad.

[hgmyo]

I this is the most beautiful thing I have ever heard. I saw them sing this live. It's the most phenomenal hymn ever.

p.s. Mormon's are Christians!!! I would know. Ha.

[CacamanMusic]

whats with all the mormon links on the info tab? Is this a mormon choir singing or a Christian choir?

[Wehrheim04]

If this is not a Freudian slip... What is the difference between a Mormon choir and a Christian choir, I wonder? This is the world-renowned Mormon Tabernacle Choir singing one of its most beautiful CHRISTIAN hymns. You may find many other Mormon Christian songs and hymns here, either in my channel or in others. Peace, AP.

[CacamanMusic]

Mormons are not Christians, point blank. That's not opinion, its fact. Read up on the Christian faith, and read up on the Mormon faith. God bless you friend.

[Wehrheim04]

From my experience, those who say Mormons are not Christian fall into one or more of these categories: those who do not know anything about Mormons; those who do not know anything about true Christianity; those who know about Mormons and Christianity and bear false witness. Which one do you belong to? The first two are excusable. Nobody knows everything, but we can study and research from good sources. The third one... well, repentance is the only sure cure.

[Wehrheim04]

Mormons ARE Christians, and try to live up to that name, whilst most Anti-Mormons, online or on paper, show a fatal disease called 'Isaiah 5:20 syndrome'. The only known cure is intellectual and spiritual honesty and devotion. Read up the Scriptures and ask God. He knows the truth, for One. Mormons ARE Christians. Period. Punto. Fine. That is a FACT as sure and true as the rising sun in the heavens. God bless you with brightest truth. Peace.

[coololdladies]

This is my favorite song ever... ever.

Every time I hear it I close my eyes and smile and the tears flow freely

[mad141]

The Tabernacle Choir truly sings with the voices of Angels from on High. I have seen this sung many times live by them, and I am always moved to tears. It is an indescribable feeling. I love The Choir and I love this hymn.

[tscanny90]

you're totally right...thsi perfomance almost makes one cry. every performance by the choir is astonishing

[labellecongolaise]

lovelyyy