this is such a lovely song. it is a real testament to one's Christian faith and so beautiful. i was delighted to hear it sung in a Christmas concert this past year.
This song is a very beautiful song. It's one of those Gospel songs in a nut shell. It really makes you appreciate what a tremendous sacrifice it was for Jesus to shed his own blood and die for unworthy sinners like us. For us to have that gift of Salvation, from him who died for us, it's just a very awe inspiring message for those who have hard times in their lives.
I had the completely unexpected honor and thrill of singing this song tonight at the Kapelle Choir concert at Concordia University Chicago! The choir director added it to the program in honor of Paul Manz, and he invited those of us in the audience who knew it to come and join the choir. Words cannot express the holy joy and awe I experienced as I sang this most gorgeous of sacred songs with an excellent choir! Thanks be to God for Paul Manz, and thanks to Charles Brown tonight!
As a Christian, the song points to the greatest sorrow, love, joy, and hope, I know. Praise to Jesus, my Hero, and Lord. Though, I am not worthy, He died for me. But more than that he defeated death to bring me hope and life. I too pray for Jesus' quick return as I spent decades craving my own death in the throes of dark depression. The fact that I remain makes me trust that God is not through molding me through the hardship I endure on this side. Thanks the Paul Manz for writing this song.
"Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. They rest from their labors and their deeds do follow them." This magnificent hymn will bring Advent comfort and hope to generations hereafter, until the Day of our Lord. Thanks be to God for His servant Paul, whose music stirred our hearts.
His son John reported that, with the family gathered round the bedside, they had put on a recording of the marvelous choral piece that Paul and Ruth had created, and when the text came round again to "E'en so, Lord Jesus, quickly come", Paul breathed his last.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord,
And let perpetual light shine upon him!
May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, through your mercy, rest in peace.
I sang this piece of music during my seminary days...concordia theological, fort wayne. i have since left the LC-MS, but ended up at a church in Minneapolis where Paul Manz is Emeritus organist. I love this piece of musc. Thank you God for giving us Paul, and this music.
My husband graduated from Sem @ Ft. Wayne. We heard this piece first during our vicarage. I recently had it sung at his funeral. He was only 45 but had Multiple Sclerosis for 14 years. can i ask why you left the LC-MS? And where did you end up?
May God comfort you on your loss! The hope of heaven and Christ's return have never been more real to me than at the loss of a loved one. I pray that reality of that hope will give you comfort even in your sorrow.
The father and mother who are responsible for this piece are Paul Manz and his wife, Ruth.....Dr. Manz composed choral and organ works..available through Concordia Publishing and Morningstar music.
Nice recording. I sang this in our college choir...we had about 30 men and 30 women thereabouts....and we surrounded the audience in a giant circle...and we then we closed our concert with this piece....I still get chills running down my spine whenever I hear this song.
Great message in it! Praise Be to God who gives us the victory!
I sang this years ago with Anne Meuser and the St. Thomas the Apostle Choir in Naperville, IL. It just occurred to me tonight to search for it on YouTube, and how richly I was rewarded! The spectacularly beautiful images are exceeded only by the absolutely angelic voices of the choir. Well done!
No one has commented about the origins of this piece. A mother & father were holding vigil in the hospital over their gravely ill child. They took turns--alone in their grief--while one wrote the music & the other wrote the words. Long after the child miraculously recovered, they put the music and words together & realized how beautifully they meshed. The parents felt even more strongly that God's grace had shone upon them in their darkest hour and that the resulting beautiful music was proof.
This is the most beautiful music I have ever heard in my whole life. I love it. I sang it in high school choir and in the church choir. I looked for it a year or so and You tube did not have it but now they do. Thank you ever so much
Totally characteristic of our Church. We play it every week in Advent. Great stuff.
LikeABoss183 2 months ago
This is how all music should be. It calms one's spirit. Thanks for posting!
Houseplanman 2 months ago
this is such a lovely song. it is a real testament to one's Christian faith and so beautiful. i was delighted to hear it sung in a Christmas concert this past year.
whalenpat44 1 year ago
Gorgeous!!!
mexanuchis 1 year ago
This evening I have been playing this piece to death. It is simple beautiful.
TheJudups 1 year ago
This song is a very beautiful song. It's one of those Gospel songs in a nut shell. It really makes you appreciate what a tremendous sacrifice it was for Jesus to shed his own blood and die for unworthy sinners like us. For us to have that gift of Salvation, from him who died for us, it's just a very awe inspiring message for those who have hard times in their lives.
goldcoon 1 year ago
Rest in peace, Dr. Paul Manz
heyjerusha 2 years ago 11
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Tibzibitzi5000 2 years ago
Does anyone know what recording this is from?
ranhound 2 years ago
It's the Kansas City Chorale. The album title is "Alleluia- An American Hymnal."
gepenner 2 years ago
@ranhound Musica Sacra has a similar version which I like better....
roddyha 2 months ago
I had the completely unexpected honor and thrill of singing this song tonight at the Kapelle Choir concert at Concordia University Chicago! The choir director added it to the program in honor of Paul Manz, and he invited those of us in the audience who knew it to come and join the choir. Words cannot express the holy joy and awe I experienced as I sang this most gorgeous of sacred songs with an excellent choir! Thanks be to God for Paul Manz, and thanks to Charles Brown tonight!
memuellerpa 2 years ago 2
As a Christian, the song points to the greatest sorrow, love, joy, and hope, I know. Praise to Jesus, my Hero, and Lord. Though, I am not worthy, He died for me. But more than that he defeated death to bring me hope and life. I too pray for Jesus' quick return as I spent decades craving my own death in the throes of dark depression. The fact that I remain makes me trust that God is not through molding me through the hardship I endure on this side. Thanks the Paul Manz for writing this song.
ranhound 2 years ago 4
@ranhound Thank you for this thoughtful and wonderful comment. My sentiments exactly.
ConejosGuy 1 year ago
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ConejosGuy 1 year ago
I was saddened to hear of his passing, and honored and humbled to have met the man and heard him play.
Well done, thou good and faithful servant. Rest in God's Peace.
wlhagen 2 years ago
Rest in God's peace Paul Manz
hotmom57 2 years ago
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mlburwell 2 years ago
"Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. They rest from their labors and their deeds do follow them." This magnificent hymn will bring Advent comfort and hope to generations hereafter, until the Day of our Lord. Thanks be to God for His servant Paul, whose music stirred our hearts.
Pr. William M. Cwirla
wcwirla 2 years ago 2
His son John reported that, with the family gathered round the bedside, they had put on a recording of the marvelous choral piece that Paul and Ruth had created, and when the text came round again to "E'en so, Lord Jesus, quickly come", Paul breathed his last.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord,
And let perpetual light shine upon him!
May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, through your mercy, rest in peace.
StevenShields29 2 years ago
one of the greatest choral arrangers.
he died in the hospital surrounded by his family who were all singing this song, he was 90 years old.
so touching!
Castalis011 2 years ago
Such a magnificent piece of music, and such a kind and generous musician. A great loss to us all. May he rest in peace.
This is a wonderful recording.
TheChantProject 2 years ago
RIP, Dr Manz. Your music will live on in the hearts and minds of those who hear it.
lynfran 2 years ago
We're singing this song for a CD that this group puts out in my city. :) Hopefully we sound as good as these singers! Lucky me the soprano!
theluckynames 2 years ago
beautiful! i could cry!
KatandErinbffFOSHO 2 years ago
I sang this song at shenandoah Christain music camp in Harrisonburg Va and it was so awesome! it became one of my favorites
neverboard88 2 years ago
Beatuiful!! I enjoy this piece alot!
operaman20 2 years ago
I sang this piece of music during my seminary days...concordia theological, fort wayne. i have since left the LC-MS, but ended up at a church in Minneapolis where Paul Manz is Emeritus organist. I love this piece of musc. Thank you God for giving us Paul, and this music.
comp568 3 years ago
My husband graduated from Sem @ Ft. Wayne. We heard this piece first during our vicarage. I recently had it sung at his funeral. He was only 45 but had Multiple Sclerosis for 14 years. can i ask why you left the LC-MS? And where did you end up?
HuneyB6 2 years ago
May God comfort you on your loss! The hope of heaven and Christ's return have never been more real to me than at the loss of a loved one. I pray that reality of that hope will give you comfort even in your sorrow.
memuellerpa 2 years ago
The father and mother who are responsible for this piece are Paul Manz and his wife, Ruth.....Dr. Manz composed choral and organ works..available through Concordia Publishing and Morningstar music.
kgs202 3 years ago
This recording is flawless. It is such gorgeous song and that is why I love it!
Amazingbass117 3 years ago
Nice recording. I sang this in our college choir...we had about 30 men and 30 women thereabouts....and we surrounded the audience in a giant circle...and we then we closed our concert with this piece....I still get chills running down my spine whenever I hear this song.
Great message in it! Praise Be to God who gives us the victory!
jjrpilot 3 years ago 2
so did we! yes God deserves all the praise!
jrunnels04 2 years ago
Thank you for the wonderful compliment on the video. May Christ always be YOUR all!
gepenner 3 years ago
I sang this years ago with Anne Meuser and the St. Thomas the Apostle Choir in Naperville, IL. It just occurred to me tonight to search for it on YouTube, and how richly I was rewarded! The spectacularly beautiful images are exceeded only by the absolutely angelic voices of the choir. Well done!
cynthyat 3 years ago
Amazing piece, really special performance, this choir is something extra ordinary.
Argyrakis 3 years ago
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interested976 3 years ago
No one has commented about the origins of this piece. A mother & father were holding vigil in the hospital over their gravely ill child. They took turns--alone in their grief--while one wrote the music & the other wrote the words. Long after the child miraculously recovered, they put the music and words together & realized how beautifully they meshed. The parents felt even more strongly that God's grace had shone upon them in their darkest hour and that the resulting beautiful music was proof.
timeus2009 3 years ago
Beautiful church and beautiful hymn!!!!!!
NorseLuther 3 years ago
Beautiful piece!
Edenrayne73 3 years ago 2
This is the most beautiful music I have ever heard in my whole life. I love it. I sang it in high school choir and in the church choir. I looked for it a year or so and You tube did not have it but now they do. Thank you ever so much
jbentonfam 3 years ago 2
This version is by the Kansas City Chorale.
gepenner 3 years ago
this is buetiful im singing it for my high school choir and i love it and this one is truly amazing who are you guys???
choirkid15 3 years ago
THIS IS BEAUTIFUL!!! Our God will Return thank you jesus for your word! and thank you for this beautiful music which inspires and uplifts!!!
operaman20 3 years ago 6
Thank you and all praise be to Jesus for his glory.
You have an impressive collection of videos on your site. I am honored to be among them!
gepenner 3 years ago
This song is so hauntingly beautiful. My choir sang thia in high school; love it!
MissLJanae 3 years ago 2
sang this twice in junior college. I listen to and sing it in my personal worship times...
knownbeforetime 3 years ago
our select choir did this song last year. It was just an awesome song to sing. I love it.
shopprgurl91 3 years ago 2
Just absolutely beautiful!
gbctmusic 3 years ago
I sang this at my high school for A Capella choir. Love this song!
who is the artist of this song?
Penelope416 4 years ago
This version is by the Kansas City Chorale.
gepenner 4 years ago
Oh I've heard the Paul Manz version too.
Penelope416 4 years ago