I was on my mission for the LDS church when I came across Libera. These kids are awesome at singing, it's very peaceful to listen to them. This is one of my absolute favorite hymns.
@LauraBethEliza Think about it for a second. Who else needs their soul stilled more than those with memories (either direct or indirect) of the Holocaust?
@LauraBethEliza I am unsure if you saw the comment toward the top, but how I interpret the song, is the Holocaust was so unsettling in every way so this is kind of like a tribute for the souls who were lost in the holocaust, and for their kin, the mothers fathers children, orphans anyone, this song is like the beacon in a dark storm where the Adversary is tugging from all sides, this song is to bring peace, and soothe all fear, pain or temptation. sorry that was super long~
Very beautiful rendition of a beautiful hymn. Liberia was and remains such a tragedy. The irony is that Liberia is French for "liberty" and was a colony for freed slaves from the Caribbean.
I really love libera , this is the song I was listening to when my aunt and uncle and dad died. It really makes you cry. At first I couldnt cry when my dad died because I wouldnt admit he really left me but after listening to their music I know he's in a better place and not in anymore pain. I love you libera.
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This is one sick hymn. Christian cowards should be rounded up and slaughtered. Pulling the heartstrings should have NO PLACE in a modern, educated world. Men who go to war are mindless conformists. Stop the nonsense or die. We're sick of blood and death!!!!
@PaulGiffs I'm not sure what point you were trying to make. I'm sure you mean well; however, this hymn is a song of comfort. In this "modern, educated" world in which the heartstrings of mankind are pulled by sorrow and atrocities, we ought to welcome a few pulls at the behest of solace and hope. In addition, I think you'd be hard pressed to find anyone who isn't grateful for the "mindless conformists" who sacrificed their lives to end the Holocaust remembered by this video...
@PaulGiffs Non-Christians and anti-religion socio-political entities have made war and created human suffering too. Doing so isn't a "Christian" thing, nor do Christians have a monopoly on the "mindless conformity" that you decry. You speak of living in a modern, educated world, call this hymn "sick", say you're sick of blood and death - and in the same breath, also suggest that certain people be rounded up and slaughtered. You obviously know "sick" when you see it.
@PaulGiffs So you're sick of blood and death, yet you think people (whatever makes someone a 'Christian coward') should be slaughtered? Sounds like you're really not sick of blood and death. Or you really don't think Christians should be slaughtered. Either way, you're a confused/dishonest imbecile.
FuzzyCigardude- I think you're taking my simple statement of enjoyment to a level not necessary. Do you intellectualize a rose ? Or a beautiful sunset ? Accept it, give thanks for it, and move on.... You, not I , are the one with the problem.......
@wemmu15 this music entitled Finlandia by Jan Sibelius was tuned in the airwaves through radios all throughout Finland when Russia attempted to invade Finland. The Finns, men and women, rallied behind their leaders and stood their ground forcing the Russians to back off and leave the Finns free and independent!
@wemmu15 I just found out that altogether six Christian hymns with English lyrics are set to the melody of Finlandia. Got taken aback when I saw this very hymn sung on an episode of The Edwardian Country House and I couldn't believe what I was hearing. I think it's a great honour for Sibelius and Finland alike.
To continue. That music is a gift from God and we should not be so peevish as to think it is for your use only. Be thankful that the music is being dedicated to the glory of God, and therefore blesses many people. I'm sure there are tunes that you use that were written by other nationalities and they are happy for you so to do. It would also instructive for our Southern brethren to remember that this hymn was not originally English. But we share it willingly with all Gods children.
@9834759 My friend, you can take God save the Queen and keep it for all I care. This is a German Anthem and was made Britain's anthem when the Hanoverian's took the throne in 17. It says nothing to me about about my love for my country. For monarchists, it might very well express their loyalty to the throne but for me that is not neccessarily loyalty to England. My beliefs are orthodox Christian beliefs and I make no apology for holding them. We have the German national tune to one of our hymns
@24bronte And I have never heard a German complain about the hymn, Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken, set to their national tune. In fact the words of this wonderful hymn, sanctifies this tune from its many year of abuse. Edd
@24bronte All I mean is... The original composition is FINLANDIA and it has a great significance to fins. I just wish people would not understate that.
@9834759 My dear nine eight etc, If you love your country let that be sufficient for you to feel some pride when you hear your national tune sung. But there is a greater pride - that of hearing the name of God adored and praised in this sad world when nationalism has so many bad connotations. The Psalmist tells us , 'To cease from man', that is we are not to glory in man ultimately by national song or otherwise, but to glory in the salvation that comes through Jesus Christ. May your song do this
For what its' worth nine eight, I have great respect for the Finnish people and I understand your frustration when you are not recognised as the producer of beautiful music that that enritches us all. But I feel you are missing out on the bigger picture because you are, as far as I can see, an unbeliever. I say to you , ' Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. You need to find rest for your troubled soul. God is our refuge and streng
To continue. - Katherina wrote the words probably in the 1730s or 40s. About one hundred years later a Scottish woman; Jane Laurie Borthwick translated the hymn into English. Jane was a Free Presbyterian who worked among the poor in Scotlands major cities. The Free Presbyterians sang the Psalms only but the Scottish Church would have this hymn in its hymn book from the mid to late 19th century. Yes the tune is Finlandia. Those Finns who object to Its use for a hymn shouls remember that music.
Could I offer some facts about this hymn and hymn singing in general. Hymn singing began to be a feature of the Reformed Church's from the late seventeenth early eighteenth century. Before that in the Reformed Church's, the Psalms were set to metre and sung by the congregation. The idea of writing hymns on Biblical themes probably began in the Lutheran Church's in Germany by those of Evangelical convictions who wanted to express their faith in song .
these gorgeous voices are in perfect harmony with the melody in heaven so much that it makes you want to be there,without returning back to this world of sorrow
There are some pieces of music so inspiring that many, many hymns and beautiful words have been written to go with it, This is one of them as is the choral ending to Bethoven's 9th.
There are some musical pieces so inspiring that many, manyy hymns and beautiful words are written to go with them., This is one of them as is the choral ending to Bethoven's ninth.,
@AadaFIN Ah its not 'really' Finnish national anthem...therefore it is not above any standard folk song ? give me a break.
It was something "good enough" to be adopted to a Anglican hymn book...something good enough ?
It´s like saying that 'Human rights' were good enough to be mentioned in some history books. Fuc** You AadaFin (You are probably either a feminist or Swedish)
Oh btw, this version was really nice, i like it, its people like you who piss me off.
@bloodest66 ...could you contain your foul mouthed outburst for somewhere more appropriate and leave us who do enjoy the songs tp appreciate this magnificent version.
I used to love to play this on the piano... the song was called Finlandia in my book. So beautiful, you make me smile : ) Thank you. Love and Blessings xo
I absolutely love this song and video - and @ronism99403 He laid down His life for all of us and not just some of us who were not His friend, but ALL of us who were not His friends. "While we were yet sinners Christ died for us..."
I love the music! For little boys they have very good voices. Although it's sad that they've got better voices than most guys at my high school. This is actually my favorte Hymn, but I can't sing it quite as well as they do : ) 5/5
surely the point is this: war brings change, sorrow, separation, disappointment and death. Therefore the prayerful lyrics - "be still my soul" show that war is painful and the common soul needs comfort from God. They are not singing Onward Christian Soldiers!
Jesus did not defend his own country. He preached the Kingdom of God, which will include all people from every country, and in doing so he was crucified.
Jesus also did not work, cut his hair, or tie his own shoelaces. But that does not make us non-Christian if we work, cut our hair, tie our shoelaces, or lay down our lives for our friends by defending our country.
Jesus did work--as a carpenter. And how do you know he did not cut his own hair? Even so, what if he didn't? Shoelaces weren't even invented. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. You first quoted Him to make your point that we should be warmongers, and then you dismiss Him when He does not suit your ideals. I'd say, sir, that you are disingenuous. Not to mention that He laid down His life for us all--some of us who were not even His friends.
Yup. My examples were all pretty lame, especially the shoelaces. But that should be obvious to anyone with half a brain. My point is the soldier who dies for his country is following Christ's example. No one can match His sacrifice but that soldier comes closer than most.
Nah, a better example of some who sacrificed their lives like Christ would be folks like MLK or Gandhi, or a mother laying down her life for her child, not some gun-toting warrior.
I don't think soldiers dying and Christ dying have anything to do with each other. Christ did not die as an example of sacrifice for others; he was a sacrifice for our sins. Believe or not he died as God manifest in the flesh, but perfect flesh, in order to bear the sins of many. Faith in that shed blood and broken body gives us eternal life; an eternal quality of life that we can experiance here and now. Jesus said, 'I am come , that you might have life, and have it more abundantly. Jn. 10: 10
@24bronte Correct, and very well put. But Christ is also an example to us, "Take up your cross and follow me." Soldiers may not have anything to do with that, but the selfless sacrifice for others is a Christian virtue taught by Christ. He washed the feet of 12 men, he came to earth and lived a perfect life for me and died a very painful death in my place. This not only atoned for my sins but also set an example for us to follow.
Our sacrifice can never be an atoning sacrifice as was Christ's. To use his sacrifice, and try to put it on a par with any human sacrifice, no matter how noble, is in my view sacrilege. As those who are born of the Spirit, we are called to live sacrificially for others, but we do not obtain merit by so doing; it is the ready response of those who have been transformed by grace.
the people from the other country are supposed to be our friends too. "love your neighbor as yourself". The example Christ gave us is to do the will of God. And that's to preach the Kingdom of heaven( to bring hope, love and joy to the lost souls of this world). Not to fight over a country or kill for power or vengeance. "the vengeance is of God". it is amazing how people use the Bible for their own purposes!! we have to listen to the Bible, God's will and not OUR will. Pray!
Our Lord gave us the Sword of the Spirit so that we would know His presence and His power to quell the forces of evil.
Our Lord gave us hunger so that we would seek His presence and then learn how to be free, faithful, and loving
Our Lord gave us life so that we may cherish not only our time here on earth, but our life with Him in heaven and ultimately, the New Jerusalem - our everlasting Home.
this song would not please composer. sibelius said that, he is not religious person. he was although quite interested of archaic finnish and scandinavian religions.
as a christian this hymn means a lot, apart from the fact that the tune is lovely and the voices in this version are beautiful, really hope someone out there agrees with me.
"be still my soul, when dearest friends depart, and all is darkened in the veil of tears, then shalt thou better know his love his heart, who comes to soothe thy sorrow and thy fears"
at 3:03 I almost had a heart attack the first time I heard that descant because that voice is the most beautiful thing I have ever heard and the way it fits with the melody is breathtaking! Praise God! (I am so compelled...haha I'll calm down soon)
Beautiful music, fabulous lyrics... I love the original Finlandia too... Libera are so awe inspiring, their voices are truly stunning and uplifting... Keep singing boys and I will listen... :0)x
Sibelius later reworked the Finlandia Hymn into a stand-alone piece. This hymn, with words written in 1941 by Veikko Antero Koskenniemi, is one of the most important national songs of Finland (though Maamme is the national anthem). With different words, it is also sung as a Christian hymn (Be Still, My Soul)
Finlandia, Op. 26 is a symphonic poem by the Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. The first version was written in 1899, and it was revised in 1900. The piece was composed for the Press Celebrations of 1899, a covert protest against increasing censorship from the Russian Empire, as the last of seven pieces, each performed as an accompaniment to a tableau depicting episodes from Finnish history.
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The tune has nothing to do with jeebus. The music comes from a piece called "Finlandia" by Sibelius. It's a patriotic piece that also protests the policies of an occupying Russia's policies over Finland during the late 19th century.
It has nothing to do with any jewish zombies, that was tacked on later by crazy christians.
That last post is a little of the mark. The word were written by a German Lady. Katherina von Schlegel n the 1700 s . The music was written in the late 1800 s.
It sounds grate, all right - but it's not an old Christian Hymn...
This song was composed and written in the midst of the struggle of the independence of Finland in 1899. Finland got its independence almost 20 years later in 1917. After that the Soviet Union tried to demolish the country twice - and twice the troops of the Red Army were thrown back.
These tunes tell a story of a small nation living next to a Giant: a nation defending a free Europe - instead of both communism and nazism.
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these words are an insult to the original finlandia, who ever wrote them should be shot. finlandia has a real meaning behind it not some #%#%ng fairy tale god
The Christian hymn Be Still, My Soul, written in German (Stille meine Wille, dein Jesus hilft siegen) in 1752 by Katharina Amalia Dorothea von Schlegel (1697-1768) and translated into English in 1855 by Jane Laurie Borthwick (1813-1897), is usually sung to this tune
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So basically because Germans and English-speaking people were too lazy to compose their own tune, they picked a Finnish one that had nothing to do with religion. :/
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Oh well. If you asked Finnish people, a majority of them have never, ever heard about "Be Still, My Soul". The only lyrics we know are those of Finlandia.
And I would prefer it to stay that way. :/ Christianity is a very hypocritical religion. -_- They preach about love, but at the same time they're ready to wage war against other religions.
My beautiful son who was suffering from clinical depression, took his own life in October.He was only 21. We chose this hymn to be played during his funeral as the devotional music. It will be forever extra special.Just like the young people who lost their lives in the wars : Age shall not weary him nor the years condemn, but at the going down of the sun and in the morning, we shall remember.
"It says no such thing, that is the simplistic conclusion you draw from it. The "others" I suppose will pop up out of thin air? There won't be any tribes or people to form these future nations? "
It says exactly that! Look at the text, the meaning is simple
"The "others" I suppose will pop up out of thin air?"
Yes, but only if the Nephites & Co dwindle in unbelief
You chose well. You chose very well. I'm 23, also clinically depressed, and I listen to this song almost daily. I don't have much faith or wisdom to offer but I'll pray for you and your son.
all arguements about religion aside, what these boys represent it more valuable then all the jewels in the Tower of London. go look up the background information about this choir, it's amazing. how fortunate these boys are to have such an outlet for their talents, it has shown them the world as they tour. i am so glad i found libera to inspire my thoughts as i write
You can believe in God, for He first believed in you. We love God because He first loved us. He has promised that if you seek Him with all your heart, you WILL find Him. Keep looking. We are praying for you.
On this Ash Wednesday, sorrow looks back, worry looks around, and faith looks up.
basicaa 2 weeks ago
I was on my mission for the LDS church when I came across Libera. These kids are awesome at singing, it's very peaceful to listen to them. This is one of my absolute favorite hymns.
XMcMuffinX 1 month ago
Not sure what this has to do with the holocaust, but it's one of my favorite hymns, and these boys sing it beautifully :D
LauraBethEliza 5 months ago
@LauraBethEliza Think about it for a second. Who else needs their soul stilled more than those with memories (either direct or indirect) of the Holocaust?
tpstrat14 3 weeks ago
@LauraBethEliza I am unsure if you saw the comment toward the top, but how I interpret the song, is the Holocaust was so unsettling in every way so this is kind of like a tribute for the souls who were lost in the holocaust, and for their kin, the mothers fathers children, orphans anyone, this song is like the beacon in a dark storm where the Adversary is tugging from all sides, this song is to bring peace, and soothe all fear, pain or temptation. sorry that was super long~
shadowlink4889 2 weeks ago
Very beautiful rendition of a beautiful hymn. Liberia was and remains such a tragedy. The irony is that Liberia is French for "liberty" and was a colony for freed slaves from the Caribbean.
kenatlaw 7 months ago
Love Finland <3
RakettiPKER200 9 months ago 3
holocaust is wrong.
xjangxme83 9 months ago
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and the catholic priest says- be still my big cock!!!
xxxxdevilgirlxxxx666 10 months ago
this. is. amazing.
shimmerystar123 10 months ago
Is that an obligato I hear? It adds tension to the song! I like it.
Nonie46 11 months ago
Absolutely beautiful.
Homestyleable 11 months ago
I love Libera, the old and the new one. I also love the Vienna boys choir. Beautiful voices. May God bless them!
kirika20 1 year ago 2
I really love libera , this is the song I was listening to when my aunt and uncle and dad died. It really makes you cry. At first I couldnt cry when my dad died because I wouldnt admit he really left me but after listening to their music I know he's in a better place and not in anymore pain. I love you libera.
mondecello 1 year ago 2
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This is one sick hymn. Christian cowards should be rounded up and slaughtered. Pulling the heartstrings should have NO PLACE in a modern, educated world. Men who go to war are mindless conformists. Stop the nonsense or die. We're sick of blood and death!!!!
PaulGiffs 1 year ago
@PaulGiffs I'm not sure what point you were trying to make. I'm sure you mean well; however, this hymn is a song of comfort. In this "modern, educated" world in which the heartstrings of mankind are pulled by sorrow and atrocities, we ought to welcome a few pulls at the behest of solace and hope. In addition, I think you'd be hard pressed to find anyone who isn't grateful for the "mindless conformists" who sacrificed their lives to end the Holocaust remembered by this video...
AdanCamlost 1 year ago 2
@PaulGiffs Non-Christians and anti-religion socio-political entities have made war and created human suffering too. Doing so isn't a "Christian" thing, nor do Christians have a monopoly on the "mindless conformity" that you decry. You speak of living in a modern, educated world, call this hymn "sick", say you're sick of blood and death - and in the same breath, also suggest that certain people be rounded up and slaughtered. You obviously know "sick" when you see it.
lichtbroeder 1 year ago
@PaulGiffs So you're sick of blood and death, yet you think people (whatever makes someone a 'Christian coward') should be slaughtered? Sounds like you're really not sick of blood and death. Or you really don't think Christians should be slaughtered. Either way, you're a confused/dishonest imbecile.
ShortStuff2187 7 months ago
Mormon tabernacle choir is in silence at front these boys, and shuts up.....
principepelleas 1 year ago
FuzzyCigardude- I think you're taking my simple statement of enjoyment to a level not necessary. Do you intellectualize a rose ? Or a beautiful sunset ? Accept it, give thanks for it, and move on.... You, not I , are the one with the problem.......
mickeytuf 1 year ago 2
one of my favourite Libera songs.
Forward523 1 year ago
why try to intellectualize the beauty of the voices, just let them quiet your soul.......
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WHAT THE FUCK!? This is Finnish song and It must sing finnish words!
wemmu15 1 year ago
@wemmu15 this music entitled Finlandia by Jan Sibelius was tuned in the airwaves through radios all throughout Finland when Russia attempted to invade Finland. The Finns, men and women, rallied behind their leaders and stood their ground forcing the Russians to back off and leave the Finns free and independent!
Nonie46 1 year ago 2
@wemmu15 I just found out that altogether six Christian hymns with English lyrics are set to the melody of Finlandia. Got taken aback when I saw this very hymn sung on an episode of The Edwardian Country House and I couldn't believe what I was hearing. I think it's a great honour for Sibelius and Finland alike.
ParviPaparazzi 1 year ago
@ParviPaparazzi That makes Finlandia and Sibelius universal!
Nonie46 11 months ago 9
My favourite hymn and sung so beautifully>
Well done boys!!!
ceciliakable 1 year ago
I just found out that libera means "free" . God bless America
abravar2 1 year ago
I just lost my best friend for cancer....she was 20 years old.
This song has become a place of shelter.
That part of the song, "Be still my soul, when dearest friends depart.." has calmed my sorrow.
Thanks the Lord, I will see her soon in Heaven.
almudeno 1 year ago
Makes me want to cry out of joy. God bless
peacebewithyoulove 1 year ago
To continue. That music is a gift from God and we should not be so peevish as to think it is for your use only. Be thankful that the music is being dedicated to the glory of God, and therefore blesses many people. I'm sure there are tunes that you use that were written by other nationalities and they are happy for you so to do. It would also instructive for our Southern brethren to remember that this hymn was not originally English. But we share it willingly with all Gods children.
24bronte 1 year ago
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9834759 1 year ago
@24bronte
So I guess it would be ok to take God Save the Queen and give it new lyrics to promote my personal believes?
9834759 1 year ago
@9834759 My friend, you can take God save the Queen and keep it for all I care. This is a German Anthem and was made Britain's anthem when the Hanoverian's took the throne in 17. It says nothing to me about about my love for my country. For monarchists, it might very well express their loyalty to the throne but for me that is not neccessarily loyalty to England. My beliefs are orthodox Christian beliefs and I make no apology for holding them. We have the German national tune to one of our hymns
24bronte 1 year ago
@24bronte And I have never heard a German complain about the hymn, Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken, set to their national tune. In fact the words of this wonderful hymn, sanctifies this tune from its many year of abuse. Edd
24bronte 1 year ago
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9834759 1 year ago
@24bronte All I mean is... The original composition is FINLANDIA and it has a great significance to fins. I just wish people would not understate that.
9834759 1 year ago
@9834759 My dear nine eight etc, If you love your country let that be sufficient for you to feel some pride when you hear your national tune sung. But there is a greater pride - that of hearing the name of God adored and praised in this sad world when nationalism has so many bad connotations. The Psalmist tells us , 'To cease from man', that is we are not to glory in man ultimately by national song or otherwise, but to glory in the salvation that comes through Jesus Christ. May your song do this
24bronte 1 year ago
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@24bronte
All I mean is, the original composition is FINLANDIA and it has a great significance to finns. I just wish people would not understate that.
9834759 1 year ago
For what its' worth nine eight, I have great respect for the Finnish people and I understand your frustration when you are not recognised as the producer of beautiful music that that enritches us all. But I feel you are missing out on the bigger picture because you are, as far as I can see, an unbeliever. I say to you , ' Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. You need to find rest for your troubled soul. God is our refuge and streng
24bronte 1 year ago
To continue. - Katherina wrote the words probably in the 1730s or 40s. About one hundred years later a Scottish woman; Jane Laurie Borthwick translated the hymn into English. Jane was a Free Presbyterian who worked among the poor in Scotlands major cities. The Free Presbyterians sang the Psalms only but the Scottish Church would have this hymn in its hymn book from the mid to late 19th century. Yes the tune is Finlandia. Those Finns who object to Its use for a hymn shouls remember that music.
24bronte 1 year ago
Could I offer some facts about this hymn and hymn singing in general. Hymn singing began to be a feature of the Reformed Church's from the late seventeenth early eighteenth century. Before that in the Reformed Church's, the Psalms were set to metre and sung by the congregation. The idea of writing hymns on Biblical themes probably began in the Lutheran Church's in Germany by those of Evangelical convictions who wanted to express their faith in song .
Katherina Von Schlegel wrote this hymn .
24bronte 1 year ago
this makes me cry EVERYTIME I listen to it
almudeno 1 year ago
They sang this song at my grandma's funeral.
nascar88218 1 year ago
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soodituudu 1 year ago
Thank you Sibelius for composing this masterpiece.
soodituudu 1 year ago 5
Powerful...Oh Geez...Being reduced to tears has never really happened this song sang by these voices...Its like it was written for them...
asburycameron 1 year ago
amazing harmonies!
MollyRayForever 1 year ago
This is such a powerful and meaningful song!!! I love it, and those boys sound like angels!!!
Loveallegiance 1 year ago
these gorgeous voices are in perfect harmony with the melody in heaven so much that it makes you want to be there,without returning back to this world of sorrow
tequila19721 1 year ago
These voices are reflects the beauty of heaven
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There are some pieces of music so inspiring that many, many hymns and beautiful words have been written to go with it, This is one of them as is the choral ending to Bethoven's 9th.
chasab1940 1 year ago
There are some musical pieces so inspiring that many, manyy hymns and beautiful words are written to go with them., This is one of them as is the choral ending to Bethoven's ninth.,
chasab1940 1 year ago
@chasab1940
You are absolutely correct........some music is so inspiring it transcends all boundaries.
As for Beethovens Ninth........the' Ode to Joy' would make an excellent addition to Libera's repertoire.
Let's hope we hear it soon.
Grandad011 1 year ago
@Grandad011
Already covered in their previous incarnation - Angel Voices, track 1, Song of Joy.
andyrjs 1 year ago
@andyrjs
Thanks for that, I must have missed it when I looked through the Libera website.
Probably time I got some stronger glasses
Grandad011 1 year ago
griff901, I'm so interested of your comment: you are a Brit and so was your nanny? Is this a kind of nursery song in Britain, then?
AadaFIN 1 year ago
@AadaFIN
Nan/nanny would be a child's slang term for their Grandmother :)
andyrjs 1 year ago
I'm against bloodest66's comment. I already knew this hymn by J. Sibelius had been added to the Anglican hymn book, no way of raping it!
We Finns should be proud of this great hymn that is fine enough to be adapted to the Anglican hymn book.
And of course, it is really not the official Finnish national anthem.
AadaFIN 1 year ago
@AadaFIN Ah its not 'really' Finnish national anthem...therefore it is not above any standard folk song ? give me a break.
It was something "good enough" to be adopted to a Anglican hymn book...something good enough ?
It´s like saying that 'Human rights' were good enough to be mentioned in some history books. Fuc** You AadaFin (You are probably either a feminist or Swedish)
Oh btw, this version was really nice, i like it, its people like you who piss me off.
DonsonJack 1 year ago
my nans song.......R.I.P nanny xxx
griff901 1 year ago
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What a fuck? " Raping the Finland´s nationalsong "
bloodest66 1 year ago
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Grandad011 1 year ago
@bloodest66 ...could you contain your foul mouthed outburst for somewhere more appropriate and leave us who do enjoy the songs tp appreciate this magnificent version.
Thank you.
Grandad011 1 year ago 3
Check Finnish version "Finlandia" (Its original version)
PatriaFinlandia 1 year ago
this is a MAGNIFICENT rendition of a MAGNIFICENT hymn!
yenditj 1 year ago
I used to love to play this on the piano... the song was called Finlandia in my book. So beautiful, you make me smile : ) Thank you. Love and Blessings xo
danceswithcrayons 1 year ago
A truly moving hymn and lovely piece of music, wonderfully complimented by the Libera Boys Choir singing it so beautifully.
Clansmanchris 1 year ago
this is my favorite song. my aunt and uncle sang it at my grandmas funeral.
nascar88218 1 year ago
Music by the Finnish composer Jean Sibelius.
The original is called "Finlandia". "Be still my soul" is just one part from that beautiful original.
:)
muumipeikk0 1 year ago 3
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muumipeikk0 1 year ago
I absolutely love this song and video - and @ronism99403 He laid down His life for all of us and not just some of us who were not His friend, but ALL of us who were not His friends. "While we were yet sinners Christ died for us..."
RPtheTruth 2 years ago 2
I love the music! For little boys they have very good voices. Although it's sad that they've got better voices than most guys at my high school. This is actually my favorte Hymn, but I can't sing it quite as well as they do : ) 5/5
Firemoonsoul 2 years ago 2
Sang this beautiful hymn in church today and had to look it up. God keep us in your gracious presence
dunno194 2 years ago
surely the point is this: war brings change, sorrow, separation, disappointment and death. Therefore the prayerful lyrics - "be still my soul" show that war is painful and the common soul needs comfort from God. They are not singing Onward Christian Soldiers!
psalmblues 2 years ago 3
Is that Ben Crowley in the center at 1:20 singing tenor?
LambdaZetaTeke 2 years ago
This is GREAT; to hear the older boys, whos voices have changed, singing with the trebles! Are there any more like this out there?
LambdaZetaTeke 2 years ago
John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
How do Christians not believe in defending one's country?
TravisFisher 2 years ago 3
Jesus did not defend his own country. He preached the Kingdom of God, which will include all people from every country, and in doing so he was crucified.
ronism99403 2 years ago 2
Jesus also did not work, cut his hair, or tie his own shoelaces. But that does not make us non-Christian if we work, cut our hair, tie our shoelaces, or lay down our lives for our friends by defending our country.
TravisFisher 2 years ago 2
Jesus did work--as a carpenter. And how do you know he did not cut his own hair? Even so, what if he didn't? Shoelaces weren't even invented. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. You first quoted Him to make your point that we should be warmongers, and then you dismiss Him when He does not suit your ideals. I'd say, sir, that you are disingenuous. Not to mention that He laid down His life for us all--some of us who were not even His friends.
ronism99403 2 years ago 2
Yup. My examples were all pretty lame, especially the shoelaces. But that should be obvious to anyone with half a brain. My point is the soldier who dies for his country is following Christ's example. No one can match His sacrifice but that soldier comes closer than most.
TravisFisher 2 years ago
Nah, a better example of some who sacrificed their lives like Christ would be folks like MLK or Gandhi, or a mother laying down her life for her child, not some gun-toting warrior.
ronism99403 2 years ago
I don't think soldiers dying and Christ dying have anything to do with each other. Christ did not die as an example of sacrifice for others; he was a sacrifice for our sins. Believe or not he died as God manifest in the flesh, but perfect flesh, in order to bear the sins of many. Faith in that shed blood and broken body gives us eternal life; an eternal quality of life that we can experiance here and now. Jesus said, 'I am come , that you might have life, and have it more abundantly. Jn. 10: 10
24bronte 1 year ago
@24bronte Correct, and very well put. But Christ is also an example to us, "Take up your cross and follow me." Soldiers may not have anything to do with that, but the selfless sacrifice for others is a Christian virtue taught by Christ. He washed the feet of 12 men, he came to earth and lived a perfect life for me and died a very painful death in my place. This not only atoned for my sins but also set an example for us to follow.
112namrepus 1 year ago
Our sacrifice can never be an atoning sacrifice as was Christ's. To use his sacrifice, and try to put it on a par with any human sacrifice, no matter how noble, is in my view sacrilege. As those who are born of the Spirit, we are called to live sacrificially for others, but we do not obtain merit by so doing; it is the ready response of those who have been transformed by grace.
24bronte 1 year ago
@TravisFisher
the people from the other country are supposed to be our friends too. "love your neighbor as yourself". The example Christ gave us is to do the will of God. And that's to preach the Kingdom of heaven( to bring hope, love and joy to the lost souls of this world). Not to fight over a country or kill for power or vengeance. "the vengeance is of God". it is amazing how people use the Bible for their own purposes!! we have to listen to the Bible, God's will and not OUR will. Pray!
kirika20 1 year ago 2
Our Lord gave us sword to make us learn not to use it.
Our Lord gave us hunger to make us learn the spirit of sharing.
Our Lord gave us the death to make us learn the importance of the time we are given.
attie128 2 years ago 23
well said.
picardythirds 2 years ago
Our Lord gave us the Sword of the Spirit so that we would know His presence and His power to quell the forces of evil.
Our Lord gave us hunger so that we would seek His presence and then learn how to be free, faithful, and loving
Our Lord gave us life so that we may cherish not only our time here on earth, but our life with Him in heaven and ultimately, the New Jerusalem - our everlasting Home.
Be in God's presence my friend.
GenesisforJESUS 2 years ago 5
Kirei!
I want this song played @ my funeral now.
Not that I'm in a hurry to die, or anything.
iluvsesshomaru09 2 years ago 3
Oh so wonderful...Thank you!
trappedhere2 2 years ago
just noticed this!
around 1:42, look at tom
takes a quick glance to see if everyone else is singing!
zoomyzoomy123 2 years ago
breathtaking.
zoomyzoomy123 2 years ago 3
Who is to say how the Holy Spirit was working in his heart through his music?
sparrowfalls 2 years ago 7
this song would not please composer. sibelius said that, he is not religious person. he was although quite interested of archaic finnish and scandinavian religions.
tafaistr 2 years ago 2
now that's just mean. keep your mean comments to yourself, tafalstr
iluvsesshomaru09 2 years ago
@tafaistr exactly. this song was to rise up finnish identity under pressure of russians.
guitarismysword1 1 year ago
Music is by Jean Sibelius
socratestes 2 years ago
Sends a chill down my spine......
lostinthemix 2 years ago
What is it about boys voices? There is no other sound quite like it. They break your heart -- they are so beautiful. Gorgeous hymn!
Goldengirlable 2 years ago 44
Very true.
And for most boys this period of sheer beauty, voice-wise, lasts for such a short time.
A fleeting glimpse of the transcendent.
Limpandtotheleft 1 year ago
can i get sheet music for this?
in not-prepubescent-boy octave preferably.
for an all male a capella choir even more preferably
ericvandermolen 2 years ago
as a christian this hymn means a lot, apart from the fact that the tune is lovely and the voices in this version are beautiful, really hope someone out there agrees with me.
julestheangel 2 years ago 9
yes i agree. I think "I sought the Lord" version of this brings a greater impact. on me at least
ericvandermolen 2 years ago
karlschlaussen
Amen. Outstanding Hymn and wonderful rendition by those young voices.
Thank you for the video clip showing German soldiers. We are human too!
karlschlaussen 2 years ago
i love this vid thank you from utah
huntinboat 2 years ago
Soldiers die not for God but for the crown,there oath is there seal.God dose not ask you to die in the crowns wars.
Cast off the chains or be bound by them,we All have a choice...
God Bless.
forfaraway1 2 years ago
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how sick holy cow
admiraljansen 2 years ago
LOL at about 1:42 Tom does this really quick glance to the right.
Almost as if he was like, "Oh man, are we supposed to be singing now?" HAHA.
hyphus27 2 years ago
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porcine1947 2 years ago
what beautiful and reasuring words
abcdefg000000000 2 years ago 2
hey, that's the "rest in peace" train station.
picardythirds 2 years ago
"be still my soul, when dearest friends depart, and all is darkened in the veil of tears, then shalt thou better know his love his heart, who comes to soothe thy sorrow and thy fears"
best part :)
rest in peace cousin...
kaecagm 2 years ago 5
Thanks for compiling this! Wonderfully done!
janeym 2 years ago
at 3:03 I almost had a heart attack the first time I heard that descant because that voice is the most beautiful thing I have ever heard and the way it fits with the melody is breathtaking! Praise God! (I am so compelled...haha I'll calm down soon)
janeym 2 years ago 4
Is it possible to get the score for this song?
admiraljansen 2 years ago
any standard hymnbook should have it
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TheAntiSeMight 2 years ago
Playing Finlandia atm so everytime this bit comes up I'll think of Libera singing this to help me try and play it as beautifully :)
ginie777 2 years ago
Beautiful music, fabulous lyrics... I love the original Finlandia too... Libera are so awe inspiring, their voices are truly stunning and uplifting... Keep singing boys and I will listen... :0)x
wenglishsal 2 years ago 3
O Finland, rise, stand proud, the future facing,
Your valiant deeds recalling, once again;
O Finland rise, in the world's sight erasing
From your fair brows vile slavery's stain.
You were not broken by oppressors ruling;
Your morning's come, o my native land.
Kilu71 2 years ago
Lyrics: V.A. Koskenniemi
Translation into English:
J. Mark Sugars / Frank Petersohn
Finland, behold, your day has now come dawning;
Banished is night, its menace gone with light,
Larks song again in morning-brightness ringing,
Filling the air to heaven's great height,
And morning's glow, night's darkness overcoming;
Your day is come, o my native land.
Kilu71 2 years ago
Sibelius later reworked the Finlandia Hymn into a stand-alone piece. This hymn, with words written in 1941 by Veikko Antero Koskenniemi, is one of the most important national songs of Finland (though Maamme is the national anthem). With different words, it is also sung as a Christian hymn (Be Still, My Soul)
Kilu71 2 years ago
Finlandia, Op. 26 is a symphonic poem by the Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. The first version was written in 1899, and it was revised in 1900. The piece was composed for the Press Celebrations of 1899, a covert protest against increasing censorship from the Russian Empire, as the last of seven pieces, each performed as an accompaniment to a tableau depicting episodes from Finnish history.
Kilu71 2 years ago
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The tune has nothing to do with jeebus. The music comes from a piece called "Finlandia" by Sibelius. It's a patriotic piece that also protests the policies of an occupying Russia's policies over Finland during the late 19th century.
It has nothing to do with any jewish zombies, that was tacked on later by crazy christians.
fkndookee 2 years ago
Just blew me away!
bigbadredsox 2 years ago 2
the beauty of God unveiled here!!
bsarnold1 2 years ago 3
Beautiful, Poignant and Heartbreaking.
patjan92 2 years ago
very nice thank you
huntinboat 2 years ago
Be still, my soul: The Lord is on thy side;
With patience bear thy cross of grief or pain.
Leave to thy God to order and provide;
In ev'ry change he faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul: Thy best, thy heav'nly Friend
Thru thorny ways leads to a joyful end.
Be still, my soul: Thy God doth undertake
To guide the future as he has the past.
Thy hope, thy confidence let nothing shake;
All now mysterious shall be bright at last.
canadianbacon007 2 years ago 2
Be still, my soul: The waves and winds still know
His voice who ruled them while he dwelt below.
Be still, my soul: The hour is hast'ning on
When we shall be forever with the Lord,
When disappointment, grief, and fear are gone,
Sorrow forgot, love's purest joys restored.
Be still, my soul: When change and tears are past,
All safe and blessed we shall meet at last.
canadianbacon007 2 years ago
Be still my soul though dearest friends depart
And all is darkened in the vale of tears
Then shalt thou better know His love His heart
Who comes to soothe thy sorrows and thy fears
canadianbacon007 2 years ago 2
Nice to hear the lower voices getting their own major bit for once! :)
RedPanda91 2 years ago 4
This is one of my favorite hymns.
BestEvaGal 3 years ago
I love this music
1cualtemoch9 3 years ago
Sibelius composed the music in 1899...
paintingjym 3 years ago
hell yeah!
somehotnerd 3 years ago
My favorite song! and they did a great job of applying it to life.
cadacomica 3 years ago
That last post is a little of the mark. The word were written by a German Lady. Katherina von Schlegel n the 1700 s . The music was written in the late 1800 s.
kpman 3 years ago
It sounds grate, all right - but it's not an old Christian Hymn...
This song was composed and written in the midst of the struggle of the independence of Finland in 1899. Finland got its independence almost 20 years later in 1917. After that the Soviet Union tried to demolish the country twice - and twice the troops of the Red Army were thrown back.
These tunes tell a story of a small nation living next to a Giant: a nation defending a free Europe - instead of both communism and nazism.
falcone80 3 years ago 6
There is actually still about 500.000 Russian soldiers in Finland - but they are all six feet under.
KaketsuOG 3 years ago
They are excellent! <3
missafureva 3 years ago
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these words are an insult to the original finlandia, who ever wrote them should be shot. finlandia has a real meaning behind it not some #%#%ng fairy tale god
persenaama46 3 years ago
You choose to believe what you want, and are insulted by this? I choose to believe what I want, and choose not to be insulted by your hypocrisy.
rangerboy29 3 years ago 4
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Hey persenaama46,
You are cordially invited to shove your left index finger up your arse.
shooster11 3 years ago
The Christian hymn Be Still, My Soul, written in German (Stille meine Wille, dein Jesus hilft siegen) in 1752 by Katharina Amalia Dorothea von Schlegel (1697-1768) and translated into English in 1855 by Jane Laurie Borthwick (1813-1897), is usually sung to this tune
petechilcott 3 years ago
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So basically because Germans and English-speaking people were too lazy to compose their own tune, they picked a Finnish one that had nothing to do with religion. :/
DeltaSilver88 2 years ago
Oh, grow up!
anglocubano 2 years ago
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Oh well. If you asked Finnish people, a majority of them have never, ever heard about "Be Still, My Soul". The only lyrics we know are those of Finlandia.
And I would prefer it to stay that way. :/ Christianity is a very hypocritical religion. -_- They preach about love, but at the same time they're ready to wage war against other religions.
DeltaSilver88 2 years ago
please don't judge Christianity as whole. Just like muslims, the majority of Christians do not believe in war. It is the minority that you see on TV.
picardythirds 2 years ago
very true! and I'm pretty sure I remember having a conversation with you about how much I love picardy thirds haha!
janeym 2 years ago
soo beautiful. I love the words to be still my soul.
sarahruth1994 3 years ago
anyone else noticed Tom's quick glance at Michael at 1:43?
cclc312002 3 years ago
yes he may have off in la-la land for a moment. "OMG Mikes singing, maybe I should too."
joetoorivers 3 years ago
My beautiful son who was suffering from clinical depression, took his own life in October.He was only 21. We chose this hymn to be played during his funeral as the devotional music. It will be forever extra special.Just like the young people who lost their lives in the wars : Age shall not weary him nor the years condemn, but at the going down of the sun and in the morning, we shall remember.
57mamabear 3 years ago 8
May GOD assuage your pain and fill the void that you have in your heart.
canadianbacon007 3 years ago
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"It says no such thing, that is the simplistic conclusion you draw from it. The "others" I suppose will pop up out of thin air? There won't be any tribes or people to form these future nations? "
It says exactly that! Look at the text, the meaning is simple
"The "others" I suppose will pop up out of thin air?"
Yes, but only if the Nephites & Co dwindle in unbelief
If they toe the line there will be no others
It's just a THREAT!
Don't you even understand the BofM yet?
veracities 3 years ago
You chose well. You chose very well. I'm 23, also clinically depressed, and I listen to this song almost daily. I don't have much faith or wisdom to offer but I'll pray for you and your son.
Vedaseran 3 years ago
all arguements about religion aside, what these boys represent it more valuable then all the jewels in the Tower of London. go look up the background information about this choir, it's amazing. how fortunate these boys are to have such an outlet for their talents, it has shown them the world as they tour. i am so glad i found libera to inspire my thoughts as i write
chrisjames147 3 years ago 2
No, there is overwhelming empirical evidence to support the claim that the holocaust happened and it was f***ing awful.
Vedaseran 3 years ago 4
Beautiful rendition of one of my favorite hymns. The music and the imagery had me in tears! God bless and thank you for posting!
"When disappointment, grief, and fear are gone,
Sorrow forgot, love's purest joys restored.
Be still, my soul; when change and tears are past, All safe and blessed we shall meet at last."
TinaCL 3 years ago
Tina, here's the verse that gets me every time:
Be still, my soul: thy God doth undertake
To guide the future, as He has the past.
Thy hope, thy confidence let nothing shake;
All now mysterious shall be bright at last.
Be still, my soul: the waves and winds still know
His voice Who ruled them while He dwelt below.
MiddleDeeping 3 years ago
It seems to me only hateful people claim it to be false!
KRU78 3 years ago
It's wonderful stuff here.
I really wish I believed in God. All I can do now is hope.
Vedaseran 3 years ago 2
You can believe in God, for He first believed in you. We love God because He first loved us. He has promised that if you seek Him with all your heart, you WILL find Him. Keep looking. We are praying for you.
DongusEddy 3 years ago 2
Allahu Akbar, brother!
VicksBlue 3 years ago