"Mansions of the Lord" performed by the Cadet Glee Club of West Point

It was this hymn that inspired the production "Stand Ye Steady -- Songs of Courage and Inspiration".

During the closing credits of the movie "We Were Soldiers", I heard this hymn sung by the Cadet Glee Club of West Point. After listening to it over and over, moved by its reverent lyrics sung to a melody that healed a generation of soldiers so unjustly held in scorn and, at the same time, conveying a comforting eternal Truth, I contacted the Glee Club Director Constance Chase and proposed the production. Many of the Glee Club's followers consider this hymn to be the signature performance of the Glee Club. The opportunity to create "Stand Ye Steady" became a reality in 2004.

What makes this hymn so special is that it is based on Scripture from the Gospel of John, Chapter 14:

"Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also."

Were there ever more direct and authoritative words spoken by Jesus Christ than, "...if it were not so, I would have told you."

Let us thank the Good Lord for this certainty and let us thank Him for expressing it to us so directly. ":Oh Lord, when the Men and Women defending our Country on ground, sea or in the air, and we Citizens of the United States of America, pray for the shelter of Your invincible hand, let us rest in these Your words.

The performance of "Mansions of the Lord" can be seen and heard on the DVD (in 5.1 Dolby Digital) and CD (stereo) "Stand Ye Steady - Songs of Courage and Inspiration" available at http://www.standyesteady.com and honoring all US Armed Forces past and present. Directed and edited by Doug Coppi of Curtain Call Productions, http://www.curtaincallproductions.com/aboutPeople.html.

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[pgaede]

never fails to make me cry..love this

[uspatriot911]

Rest in peace Grandpa 1926-1997 World War 2 U.S. Navy UDT.

[TheShareplay]

God Bless you Uncle Charles Albert Chambers Jr. Served in Korean War.

[skysurfer9]

R.I.P. grandpa Giovanni (1912-1992), Sergeant of Italian Alpine Troops WWII. "MAI STRACK!!" (never tired)

[LiberationTrail150]

Thank you for posting.

[nananoalou]

Unbelievably beautiful song! May we always remember the sacrifices made to keep us all safe and free. I'm surprised I hadn't remembered hearing it before.

[anna21504]

Beautiful song touched my heart all the men and women what they are doing to keep us free Thank them each night when you put you head on your pillow how they are keeping us safe Pray for some rest for these called men and women who are serving us and serving our Lord, Anna "Maranatha"

[Adamswife33]

video nicely done....

[SilentGuardian03]

I have the soundtrack to We Were Soldiers. Mansions of the Lord is my favorite song. I wish this version was on the CD. The trumpet set the tone for the entire song.

[thespiswolf]

From one of many grateful, unworthy citizens, to those valiant souls who safeguard our freedoms, some with their last ounce of measure, thank you and God Bless.

To those who served with honor, duty, and sacrifice in the jungles of Vietnam, WELCOME HOME.