Prayers!!! I was blessed to have been raised up in a time of church going culture; Evangelical Lutheran Church of America; Bethany Lutheran Church, 620 Broadway Av, Wisconsin Dells, WI(you can locate on Google Maps). I was a recipient of 'authentic' love from family members.
Anxiety is forbidden in the Kingdom of God. Connect with the Lord spiritually and say this prayer every morning. God, I offer myself to Thee - To build with me and to do with me as Thou wilt. Relieve me of the bondage of self, that I may better do Thy will. I know it’s difficult but every day we have to allow the Lord to live through us. God will give you signs throughout the day that you are doing His if you are. There’s a comfort to calm anxiety when you see these signs. Jesus said to live like the birds knowing that God will provide your next meal. If you can help volunteer somewhere, that also will really help you connect with your brothers and sisters, and God will show you where to go.
Despite being Protestant, my grandma requested this to be sang at her funeral (I’ve been told this is a Catholic hymn). She passed 19/2/23 and the funeral was 23/2/23. I appreciate that she chose such a positive hymn that really celebrated everything she believed in. I miss you so much, grandma. I’ll always love you.
May God's perpetual light shine upon her. Absolutely one of my favorite hymns. It brings me to tears every time. Jesus chose to come to this Earth to shatter the grip of sin, by his own sacrifice. He defeated the prince of darkness and DEATH! Your Grandma lives forever through Our Lord, Jesus Christ!!
To My Protestant Brothers and Sisters. I was Born Jewish, my great grandfather was in the biggest Synagogue in Baltimore Md.U.S. As a 5 year old, after a small pox incarceration my mother felt ill and fell unconcious. I PRAYED to JESUS. He was instinctually in my mind. I PRAYED & said Please save my mother, I'll NEVER leave you, so, I Didn't. I wore a Crucifix, given to me. It was one a Catholic Priest were wood in the Center and the the Christ was Crucified to it. My point is, I'm Catholic now, but spent 20 years as a DEVOUT DEVOUT Christian.UNDER NO SPECIFIC SECT. Now CATHOLIC I felt hos LOVE as much as I do now. He talks to me still, in his way. My time when I was a CHRISTIAN.not CATHOLIC or PROTESTANT or any specific sect. HE IS PURE LOVE. THE LABELS & RITUALS Are indeed important. BUT WHATS MOST IMPORTANT, IS THAT CHRIST IS YOUR BELOVED. AND HE ADORES EACH CELL WE HAVE. WE ARE FORTUNATE FOR HIM & HIS PASSION.
I lost my precious AUNT LORETTA. She was an Angel all her life. If it wasn't for JESUS and his PRECIOUS Blessed MOTHER MARY I could never do this. Dear GOD THANK YOU FOR MY AUNT LORETTA SHE WAS ALWAYS A GIFT FROM YOU LORD. I WILL MISS HER BUT I KNOW SHE IS WITH YOU LORD.
*I was paralyzed in bed last year and I heard Jesus say out loud to me - If you believe in me get up and walk💜🕊💜 I got up and not only walked but went for a walk outside. Praise God!!!!! GOD IS ALWAYS WORKING!!!! ✌💜🕊🙏*
My beautiful baby brother never made it to full sobriety. He died on 11/19/2019 of a drug overdose at the age of 51. Our beloved mother passed in 2017, she was from Portugal and daddy was 89 when he had to bury his youngest son. Dad was also the son of European immigrants. He passed on 1/1/22. I pray that they have found each other and I hope when God calls me, I will be given the gift to join them….
Cindy, , This is sung regularly in our Anglican Church in Australia and also in a Presbyterian school I assist. If you want to claim it as a Catholic only song then so be it, but we thank you for sharing it.
Cindy, just because the song/hymn is written by former seminarians does not mean it's a Roman Catholic hymn.. When one uses the small "c" in catholic it refers to the term universal. So yes, the song is catholic=universal. Used in Protestant churches for Ordinations, Commissioning of mission trips, Communion, and funerals.
Whoever is reading this comment, God will bless you abundantly in terms of physical, emotional, mental, and above all, spiritual. You will be healed! In Jesus name! +
Amiel Lopez amen! A blessed morning to you! We all love the Hymn "Here I am, Lord", but how much do we know about it's origin? Find out here and don't forget to subscribe and share! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 ua-cam.com/video/2_nzTUjTv6U/v-deo.html
My mother and I are listening together, she is dying on hospice and does not have much longer. I thank God for giving me the opportunity to be with my mother in her final days. God bless.
I, am so sorry for the loss of your sweet MUM. I, was with my MUM when she died. We, experience sad,dark days; but oh the BLESSINGS that came from her life. I, still miss her very much & that was seven yrs ago. What, a good daughter you were& hope today brings you PEACE🙏🙏😁
My Heartfelt condolences 🙏🏾 What a Beauty-Full transition it must of been. She is present with the LORD. I was there as my mother took her last breathe 11/4 marked the 25th Anniversary of her transition to be with the LORD 😢🙏🏾
I am Methodist and this song has repeatedly sung in our church. I always cried and could never get thru the whole song. I requested for the song to be sung at my mothers funeral by the congregation when the family is sitting, but I could not sit and my whole family stood to sang it to my mother and that was the first time I was able to sing it all the way thru and not shed a tear. Now it is my go to song every morning before I get out of bed🙏♥️
I may be 13 but I have of the worst lives my grandpa passed away my mom is gone my dad hates me I only have God to look up to. this song lifts my spirit all the time. I'm such a strong believer God is always with me
I will say a prayer for you. Please hang onto your faith. I know it has seen a good many of us through life whether the times are good or downright bad. God answers within his wise time frame. May God bless you and your faith. Nourish it with the Word of God. You'll reap the benefits throughout life. And if you can make it to church, then know that it's always good to have a network of caring ppl around you, to be there for you. Please be ready to make friends though some ppl (no matter what church) might not want to overwhelm you, at least at first, bc they might think you'll see it as if they're trying to get in your space. They might be a bit unsure of how receptive you are to them, dear. I pray all the best for you, truly!!! You're on a faith journey and I really think you'll fare well!!
Hi Victoria: I am sorry about your grandpa and your mom being gone....Keep this in mind that you do have a Heavenly father and mother who love you more than you can ever imagine.....Pray for your dad----That may be hard to do but he obviously needs prayers.....Hang on to your faith ----That is what will see you through the difficult times.....try and get involved with other Christian youth--maybe a youth group at church......Sending love , hugs and prayers for you
Don't ever give up on God Victoria.....He is in every struggle and pain that you experience....As an older sister in Christ I send you my love >3 God loves you more than you can ever imagine....
I was raised Catholic but my husband was raised Pentecostal. We have been able to compromise with Christian, Assemblies of God denom. I was baptized in February my brother was taken aback my mom was probably dying on the inside. There are awesome theologies to both. Christ is King
I cannot understand how some people have given thumbs down to this beautiful and so profound hymn. May they one day find God's love within their hearts.
I am young and I have plans on becoming a Roman Catholic Priest. Edit: Thank you all for the wonderful comments! I am still certainly praying about it. Decerning gets hard.
Praise be to God! my dear brother in Christ. May the good Lord and the intercession of His dear Mother Mary guide you in your desire to serve him as a priest - 1 Peter 2:9 and Jeremiah 1:5. This film based on St. Francis of Assisi is very powerful and soul-touching. ua-cam.com/video/rG5jVcYA1aM/v-deo.html God bless you brother in Jesus' name. Amen!
May the Lord hear our prayers and increase our faith in His divine mercy. Lord helps us to go through this painful time and bless all our brothers that are looking after us. In the Name of Your Holy Son, our Lord Jesus Christ We ask and thanks you Heavenly Father, !Amen !.
It's true if you believe in Jehovah our God . But you have to being praying 🙏 to him Jehovah is all of are father and he loves all his people who's serving him
My fiancé is coming home next month from a military mission. We have been disappointed so many times and this proves that Gid does answer prayers . We both are senior citizens. I think this is perfect for the closing hymn at our wedding . 💕❤️. God bless your daughter and son in law .
Living a catholic lifestyle is not easy in today's world filled with sin and losing almost all sense of morality. But to the Catholics and fellow Christians out there, stay strong. God will never desert us
+lew zav You are a fan of deadpool, WWE, southpark, Key and Peele, ownage pranks, GTA, COD and the beating of people in Russia yet you feel like you can say that? I guess you make a good point about living that Catholic lifestyle being a struggle you must speak from experience.
John Amata i am not allowed to be a fan of normal stuff only because I am religious? we aren't a separate species, we do the same things as everyone else just that we have different beliefs. in the end you cannot judge anyone. no one is a perfect role model, etc. so please don't act like you are perfect. as I said being a catholic is a lifestyle and we learn to forgive and forget, in the end we are all still humans and make our own choices
+lew zav I never said I was perfect but there is a difference between normal stuff and things that would have priest gasping and nuns fainting. Listen I know you are a person just like everyone else what I am saying though is a man who is straight cant go on date with another man while telling straight people that they need to stay straight. Listen I was bored and decided to listen to this song (my favorite church song) and I went into the comments (only God knows why I would do something crazy like that) and I saw your comment and it spoke to me, I just suddenly felt happy. But then I looked at your profile pic and it seemed dark and vindictive somehow so I checked out your profile (something I never do) and boom! I'm judging you as a person but as a preacher it kind of hurt me to see someone with such a powerful message being into; violence, killing and explicit language. (I like all that stuff too but that's why I'm in the pew not behind the podium)
John Amata no one should be judging anyone. in the end i really do try to live a catholic lifestyle every single day by actually showing it in person. that is what God wanted us to do for our fellow brothers and sisters. we are all supposed to be proud of being Christians no matter if you feel like you are not the best Christian. God will know if we were actually good people
Not just a Catholic hymn. My husband was president at a Lutheran university for 22 years; it was sung at his inauguration and at every graduation after that. It's a reminder to all of us to step up and fulfill the promise of why God put us here.
I am Lutheran. Every time we sing it on Sundays, I cry because the lyrics are so beautiful. I’ve already told my sons to sing this at my funeral (not them, heaven forbid). Our choir is small but they can belt this song out. I love it. I’m glad those who are non-Catholics love this song as much as they do. Thanks for sharing.
I am a proud Christian (Lutheran) and have been a nurse for 35 years. I take my position in being there for people in there toughest time to heart. Thank the Lord
I sang this at my nana’s funeral and I know how much this song means to me, so I want to take a minute to say that I am praying for anyone going through a hard time- pandemic related or otherwise- you are always in my prayers.
Thanks for supporting me, hope you will keep on liking my songs, may God bless and keep you all in Jesus name, may the peace of the lord be with you always, remain blessed in the name of the father and of the son and of the holy spirit.
Thank you Jesus Christ my Lord, for everything you have done in me, my family, my daughter and sons, my brothers and families of my brothers, my marriage, my ministry, my finances, my health, and there’s a thousand reasons to be thankful!!! Keep me on your ways and don’t let me go neither to the right or to the left! I need to be full of your Holy Spirit every time! Love you Jesus Christ my Lord...
I am a Catholic at birth and always be. I started to sing this hymn when i came to the city and joined masses at our Catholic churches. Singing this song makes my tears running down my cheeks. 😘😘🙏🙏
I’m crying now…. God please forgive my bitter soul and bring me to your heavenly home soon so I can rest my weary physical body in your love and join my parents, siblings and family in your peace and endless love…..
Yeah, I’m also a Catholic too. The first time I heard this song was back to my First Communion on 2015, and the last time I heard it was back to my graduation on 2022.
Here I am Lord. These words just speak to my soul. I am suffering with stage 4 of a terminal illness but my eyes are focused only on our Lord. What a beautiful tribute. What lovely words. It just makes me hold up my arms over my head to Him...as any child would to their father. Peace and blessings to all who listen to this lovely hymn.
God bless you dear in all your struggles.We are many in this life journey suffering with Christ.Offer it all to the Heavenly Father together with the passion of Christ for the remission of thewolrd sins.love
This song is so beautiful. Im Protestant but I went to a Catholic school and went to Mass often I think once a week we had it. Its so beautiful and sometimes stays on my mind, this song. Also I really liked Catholic school it was a great experience and I apprecaite all the good works Catholics do in the community. I guess in sum what Im really trying to say is, as we're all the body of Christ. Protestants and Catholics on the same mission, I appreciate you all.
Roman Catholic here who currently attends a Lutheran Church. Honestly, i can't really see a difference. These are people who love Jesus and their communities. And I agree, we're all the same body of Christ. God Bless brother/sister :)
I grew up a protestant, went to Catholic nursing school and raised a big family now scattered and following their own path toward God and some are married to Catholics. I find so little difference we are all children of God and loved the same.
I feel compelled to write this morning and respond. We are all the same, made in the image of God. We worship and praise God in our own ways and God speaks, do we listen to Him in His daily word? Do we live our faith that others know that God is real and real to each of us. In regards to Catholic or non-catholic, do we recognize Him in the breaking of the bread. John 6:53. Does my faith stand on the word of God?
We played this at my dad's funeral, and I get so choked up everytime I hear it, makes me think of him and how much I miss him. My father was devout in his faith, I can still picture him saying his rosary everyday, his rosary beads sit on mom's nightstand every night along with his picture. I think this is perhaps the most beautiful of all the Catholic Hymns, and for that there are many.
I’m a Christian Fundamental Gospel Preacher that works in a church that reaches out to the military. I grew up in a Catholic Church as a child, and I can truly say the Catholic faith has some of the most uplifting and beautiful music.
This is my favorite hymn to sing in Church. Whenever they start it, tears fill my eyes because of how beautiful it is. I'm truly happy to be a child of GOD, and will let nothing take it away. May GOD bless all of you and watch over you as you go through you day!!
I'm a Protestant and I've just heard this song sung by a kid in front of the church for us in the Sunday mass to celebrate The Earth Day. Reading the comments, I've just known this beautiful song is Catholic hymn.. I'd love to see the Catholic choir sing this song.. must be lovely ❤
@@ericymtomand it’s rare for a hymn to be particularly Catholic. As Catholics are Christian (despite hateful people saying otherwise). Christian music gets heard and spread through many churches. My father was a Presbyterian minister of music and often brought in music used in other denominations. Now, the big crime is holding up Mother Teresa as a saint when she was cruel and took in so much money that never was used to help the poor and sick. Look it up!
This song was on my mind yesterday for some reason and now I've randomly come across it here on UA-cam without even searching for it. God has His ways of speaking to me 😊 praise Jesus 🙏🏽
You know, it means a lot to us that an atheist would actually consider saying something nice about something religious. Really. It warms my heart that you like this song. :)
My dads funeral was on Monday, he always kept his faith. This was the opening hymn. It was also for his father and mother. It’s very special to me and my family
I just got out of breast surgery as mastectomy and I am alert to go home. I am going to meet with a priest later and ask for a rosary, communion and reading material to keep my mind busy I have a lot of support and God will never leave me alone. I have alot of prayers and I am listening to some Catholic hymns. Love and God bless all of you!!!😊😊😊❤❤❤
I am not a Church goer and haven't been for many years, but I still believe that one day I will be called by my Creator. I am now at the age of 60 and in deteriorating health, realising this, my head is starting to tell me my days are numbered on this earth plane. Somehow I do not feel afraid, just want to know my Wife and Family will be looked after. I don't have that bottom less pit of money to share. Just want them all to know I love them. Why am I writing this to strangers???? not sure of the answer apart from searching for such hymns as this which I have sung in Church in past years and like, as it gives me comfort singing and listening to the lyrics. As a result of this I have now chosen two hymns this one and the other is Take My Life and Let it be. Having left my country of birth (UK) and now living in Spain I don't want some Vicar attempting to have known me for years saying things about me that all would think is this the same person WE KNOW? The other reason I am choosing the songs with lyrics is having attending more funerals than other celebrations in my life I find it difficult to sing in celebration of the life being overcome more so with the loss. So this way whoever, if anyone does attend they can simply stand read the lyrics listen to the beautiful voices and if able to do so join in. ALAN BORBEAU I too like so many have been through those dark time my friend but have found the strength somehow to continue so please do not feel alone. It is not for us to decide when. Be thankful of each new day and enjoy, as this life is no rehearsal, we do not get a second chance at it. Throughout my life I have felt that my only purpose here on this earthplane was to be of help to others when I can - where and if I can. I am therefor proud that I have had the opportunity of doing this being an active member of the UK Emergency Service and an International Voluntary Humanitarian Organisation working with and training volunteers who also want to help others in crisis, this work spread over 30+ years. I still help in this country too as a Volunteer with our local Proteccion Civil but sadly I am not currently active due to ill health. Maybe doing this is me trying to say i think I have tried to do good but also realise that I am also a sinner in so many ways and have often prayed to God for forgiveness, but there are only so many times you can do this. God knows what we have done right or wrong and only He Will Be Our Judge. I fall at your feet Lord and accept you decision. TO ALL who take the time reading this BE HAPPY live your life to the full, be PROUD of who and what your are and ignore any of the prejudicial comments or opinions of others, it is your life. God Bless you all and accept my love and hug. KEEP UP THIS EXCELLENT FACILITY.
Romans3:23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Ephesians 2:8-9 For it is by grace that you have been saved, through faith- and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God- not by works, so that no one can boast. Confess that Jesus is the son of God, that he was crucified, died and on the third day, rose from the dead, ask forgiveness of your sins and you are forgiven. Jesus took the punishment for all.
Thanks for supporting me, hope you will keep on liking my songs, may God bless and keep you all in Jesus name, may the peace of the lord be with you always.
This song has been instrumental in my life.....so much so that it gives me courage to say "Yes!" to my calling towards the priesthood......I'm beginning my aspirancy in minor seminary next month......pray that I will always look up to Jesus and strive to be His priest.....
I love this hymn so very much. When I was in discernment I sang this many times and it was being sung when I knew it was time to pursue my vocation. We also sang it when I took my vows. Very special hymn.
I'm Catholic as well and I think this song greatly illustrates what God asks of us and I think it's one of the most beautiful and meaningful songs written in modern times ❤️✝️ Here I am Lord...is it I lord? I hear a very soft and gentle yet affirming Yes!!! 💕✝️💕✝️💕 It makes me cry as well because I think I fall short much of the time 😢😢😢
Thank you for perceiving the focus of this song is on how we live our lives helping and serving others. Other comments which judge and condemn others is where religion has gone wrong in my view.
@@8ofwands300 I don't necessarily believe religions have gone wrong...I think it's the people in the last few decades especially that have taken not so good paths 😔
He is right here with us in the midst of all this, stay strong don’t give up he alone suffices, Our Lady of all Nations pray for us, sending love to all who read. Jesus hears your cries, he sees your struggles and he will carry you through this, may each of his children stay close to their heavenly Father Amen 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💕💕
This song reminds me of when I was serving mass back in london..I miss those days.. I was closer to God..God please bless me and everyone around me who are longing for you.
This was my dad's favorite hymn. A friend of the family sang it at his funeral. It's one of the things we had in common... This song speaks to my heart and soul.
This will be the entrance hymn for my mother's memorial Mass... it's set for the day before Palm Sunday. She passed away at age 87 just this past Monday, after a long battle with lupus and dementia... and THREE YEARS in hospice care. R.I.P., Mom.
I just hope my sons will play this song at my funeral.. as a reminder to carry on the torch and keep on going with faith and service ! ❤proud to be Catholic !
I particularly loved raising this hymn during mass in high school. Nothing is more soothing to the soul than hymns like this and the blessed sacraments. Forever catholic ❤❤
I also got mild depression n anxiety more than 10years. I go away from God but now come back about a year. I am much more better better now, He still never forsake me even though I do. I feel in my heart today, "I am your Father, you are my child, do obey me".Thank you, Father vin heaven❤
This is a most beautiful song!! It is soo peaceful and calming. The perfect song when you're feeling very sad and in need of consolation. Know Our Lord loves everyone unconditionally!!!!
I'm in great pain Lord. But have come to my rescue. you comfort me with your Love. .you make me feel you're right beside me Lord... Thank You Lord...Amen
God has promised to walk beside us every step of our lives and to never desert Us.This is walking in faith for a Christian. Remember the words. I believe Help my unbelief. We ask and God answers. Not always what we think ir required But every prayer must include Your will be done. He knows What's best Believe God Bless
We pray that the LORD will give you HIS Merciful comfort and strength to go forth in newness of His Life , in belief with HIS gift of Grace, seek HIM with all of your heart , confess your need of HIM , HE is near to those who have a broken heart, nearer than your next breath, nearer than a Brother. May HE abundantly bless you dear young man... Read HIS Word and listen with your heart, and you will be saved when you confess HIM to be your LORD and your GOD.
I played this at my mother's burial yesterday. What a beautiful , beautiful song. Thank you to the people who played and wrote this song. It helps bring me closer to God and Jesus, which is where my mom is now.
We sing this song at my summer camp and always change "if you lead me" to "where you lead me". He always has a plan for us and knows where to lead us ❤️
Thanks for supporting me, hope you will keep on liking my songs, may God bless and keep you all in Jesus name, may the peace of the lord be with you always, remain blessed in the name of the father and of the son and of the holy spirit.
Two days before end of 2019 and the LORD is still asking...... "Come now, therefore, and I will send you to Pharaoh that you may bring My people out of Egypt". Exodus 3 :10.
This is the first time I'm hearing this (I'm in France) and what a beautiful Discovery, I can't stop crying!! Thankyou so much to the person who wrote this!!!
Here i am lord..hear my prayer...please look down on my big brother in america and guide him into your fold as he is dying,having fought long and hard against cancer,the dreaded disease that plagues our family. I pray for peace, light and love but most of all for my relatives strength...amen
Thank you lisa anastasia dicks,he just underwent surgery number 15 to remove(scrape)away the most cells and the doctors have told us that if he isalive in 6 months then they will do it again,but we are all afraid to check mails"international" calls in case we have to go and say bye..i will send this link as we are wiccans and hate "conventional"medicine,even though i have to take 7 different medicines a day(x3)..
Amen. God loves you. Heal and recover well. My wife passed away two years ago and I still struggle to cope, especially now that I'm all alone here. God-willing I can go home soon to be with my family.
This was the song for communion at the funeral for a woman who was an amazing person in my life. A true servantof Christ. Her fulfillment and happiness was infectious. Reminded me again how beautiful God's words are. And this song is not sung enough, but is one that people seeking God will find and be encouraged by.
Amen sister. One of my favorite hymns. I sang it at my mother's funeral mass when I was 23 years old. I was grief stricken but through the grace of our Holy Father, I too rose my hand in praise and got through it without breaking. Great is our God.
Annette Russell Sorry to hear of your loss. I'm sure your mother was proud & full of joy watching from above hearing you sing. My sister is dying tonight , she struggled in a 3 year battle against ovarian cancer. We the human race must fight to get rid of ALL cancer.
computerpurple Sorry for you and your sister. I took care of my mother while she was dying; she had fallopian tube ca (similar) & lived 3 yrs as well after dx. I helped her plan her funeral it wasn't far away at that point) and one hymn that we picked was "The Strife is O'er, The Battle Done". It is such a beautiful hymn and perfect for a funeral. I tear up just thinking about it. I hope they will play it someday at my funeral.
I could never get through this song during mass without choking up. Powerful hymn. We sang this at my grandmas funeral, she was a lifelong devout catholic and servant of the Lord. ❤
I always have tears in my eyes every time this plays at Mass (or here on You Tube). It will be the hymn on the day I leave this world for better things.
I still play this song regularly at the Catholic church in my hometown of Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia, Canada. It speaks equally of God's commitment to us and the need for us to fully commit to Him and His children. Thank you Dan Schutte for writing this beautiful song (with God's guidance, of course) and thank you Eric for posting it and sharing it.
Adam Cooke , God bless each believer in the Maritime Provinces. I visited Newfoundland - St Julien’s, White Bay North in the winter of 1978, and was most impressed by the kindness and hospitality of the villagers. And their interest in the Lord Jesus Christ was heart warming. I returned in the summer of 1980, and stayed in Gambo, visiting my sister of the Sisters of Service. All Canadians, and Newfoundlanders, protect the preborn baby from abortion. Save the babies, help the ladies and stop the crazies, and motivate the lazies to do something to help !
@@sanctasimplicitas4260 An interesting comparison to that 3-note refrain in the Jurassic Park Theme tune. However, Here I Am, Lord was premiered by its composer Dan Schutte in 1979 and released on the album Lord Of Light in 1981. Williams' Jurassic Park soundtrack was released in 1993. This cover version by JMT was released in 1997 on Table Of Plenty.
It’s been a loooong time since I’ve been to church, but this song brings back very good memories of feeling the holy spirits presence in church every Sunday.
Like the Prodigal Son in the parable, return to God your Father. He is waiting for you, to welcome and embrace you." Come back to Me with all your heart. Don't let fear keep us apart."
It amazes me that anyone can listen to this hymn and feel anything but love and praise for our Lord. In reflecting on the words, have always felt deeply called to listen more closely to how God may be calling me, where is he leading me, how am I to respond to His call to me? It is troubling to hear people so filled with rancor - that they become distracted from the message in the hymn - by the visual. Stop watching and just listen and ponder over the meaning of the words. Do your words of defamation add anything positive to the discussion? May He touch your heart and may you feel him calling - in the days and in the nights.
I’m not sure what I feel, I feel such a sadness but happiness listening and or playing this song. I did many funerals playing this song for the church. It’s a mix feeling for me! But definitely says God is here!
This is my favorite religious song. My grandmother died before I was born and loved this song. My mother told me to listen to it, And I did. Its a genuine work of art in the form of music, and It brings somber thoughts, happy thoughts, and so much other mixed emotions. Its almost underated. God bless you, and, while this might be "unoriginal" I truely, from the bottom of your heart wanted to say: You are loved, God is on your side. You have one life, live life happly, and dont give up. Stay strong during tough times. God bless your soul, I hope you, if your younger, grow up to have a happy job. If your Older, then continue to be mentally and physically well, and once again, stay happy. Thank you for reading a comment from a stranger you will never (Most likely) see again.
This is one of my favorite song in the Catholic Church. When we are about to ordained a Priest this is what they sing. I will go Lord .If u lead me. I will hold your people in my heart 🙏🙏🔥
This is my new favorite song. It reminds me to love my neighbors, have mercy on those in need. It has the same theme as my other favorite song "Make Me a Servant." God bless us all!
2019 anybody listen this song ? this year already gone from our life People need to About GOD. please keep us our nation in your prayer I am Bangladesh
this was my grandmothers favourite song, she passed a couple weeks ago, i can’t listen to this without crying and thinking of her, we’ll be reunited in His kingdom
My Grandmother passed away on July 11,2020. My family and I are heartbroken and grieving still. Thanks for the beautiful music on UA-cam. We are Catholic and Christian in my family. She was 90 years old and she joked about how things were different from when I'm growing up now. My Grandma and Grandpa have grown children and grandchildren also great grandchildren. I believe in God and angels. My family said that my Grandmother will be an angel for all of us. She will be missed by her family and friends. Peace and love to everyone. Life is precious and joyful. Let's help out our neighbors and friends also family if you can help. My family and I cry when we hear this song. Things will take time to heal our family and friends. I pray everyday that God will give us strength and courage to move forward with our lives.
I’m a young, lonely and lost man. I felt I had no one else to turn to but God at this point. Please pray for me. My heart is burdened with depression
Prayers!!! I was blessed to have been raised up in a time of church going culture; Evangelical Lutheran Church of America; Bethany Lutheran Church, 620 Broadway Av, Wisconsin Dells, WI(you can locate on Google Maps). I was a recipient of 'authentic' love from family members.
@I WILL BE PRAYING🛐 FOR YOU💖 MY WONDERFUL FRIEND AMEN. ❤❤❤GOD IS THE ULTIMATE 🤗
Anxiety is forbidden in the Kingdom of God. Connect with the Lord spiritually and say this prayer every morning. God, I offer myself to Thee - To build with me and to do with me as Thou wilt. Relieve me of the bondage of self, that I may better do Thy will. I know it’s difficult but every day we have to allow the Lord to live through us. God will give you signs throughout the day that you are doing His if you are. There’s a comfort to calm anxiety when you see these signs. Jesus said to live like the birds knowing that God will provide your next meal. If you can help volunteer somewhere, that also will really help you connect with your brothers and sisters, and God will show you where to go.
You can do this. Only day at a time.
I certainly will ❤
Despite being Protestant, my grandma requested this to be sang at her funeral (I’ve been told this is a Catholic hymn). She passed 19/2/23 and the funeral was 23/2/23. I appreciate that she chose such a positive hymn that really celebrated everything she believed in. I miss you so much, grandma. I’ll always love you.
May her blessed soul rest in eternal peace, Amen!
May God's perpetual light shine upon her. Absolutely one of my favorite hymns. It brings me to tears every time. Jesus chose to come to this Earth to shatter the grip of sin, by his own sacrifice. He defeated the prince of darkness and DEATH! Your Grandma lives forever through Our Lord, Jesus Christ!!
This is a spiritual hymn
Not a one religion hymn
Protestants do not go to heaven, heaven is a Cathilic place,sorry!
Protestants do not go to heaven, heaven is a Catholic place,sorry
To My Protestant Brothers and Sisters. I was Born Jewish, my great grandfather was in the biggest Synagogue in Baltimore Md.U.S.
As a 5 year old, after a small pox incarceration my mother felt ill and fell unconcious. I PRAYED to JESUS. He was instinctually in my mind. I PRAYED & said Please save my mother, I'll NEVER leave you, so, I Didn't. I wore a Crucifix, given to me. It was one a Catholic Priest were wood in the Center and the the Christ was Crucified to it.
My point is, I'm Catholic now, but spent 20 years as a DEVOUT DEVOUT Christian.UNDER NO SPECIFIC SECT. Now CATHOLIC I felt hos LOVE as much as I do now. He talks to me still, in his way. My time when I was a CHRISTIAN.not CATHOLIC or PROTESTANT or any specific sect. HE IS PURE LOVE. THE LABELS & RITUALS Are indeed important. BUT WHATS MOST IMPORTANT, IS THAT CHRIST IS YOUR BELOVED. AND HE ADORES EACH CELL WE HAVE.
WE ARE FORTUNATE FOR HIM & HIS PASSION.
I lost my precious AUNT LORETTA. She was an Angel all her life. If it wasn't for JESUS and his PRECIOUS Blessed MOTHER MARY I could never do this. Dear GOD THANK YOU FOR MY AUNT LORETTA SHE WAS ALWAYS A GIFT FROM YOU LORD. I WILL MISS HER BUT I KNOW SHE IS WITH YOU LORD.
A Catholic is a Christian
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I embrace you and your strong faith, brother 🫂✝📿
Beautiful testimony. Have a wonderful day my Catholic brother.
*I was paralyzed in bed last year and I heard Jesus say out loud to me - If you believe in me get up and walk💜🕊💜 I got up and not only walked but went for a walk outside. Praise God!!!!! GOD IS ALWAYS WORKING!!!! ✌💜🕊🙏*
Liar!
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I believe that God kept you in his heart and he loves you so much , I’m sure he is happy to see you happy ❤
@@lenguyen8001 very beautiful merry Christmas 🤶
@@bigassdummy46many people will reject the truth the Jesus Christ is Lord and those who believe in him will not perish but have eternal life
I was in dark and sin......your hand saved me. 16 years sober and still passing it on. Thank you God for my beautiful life.
Congratulations on being sober for 16 years! You got this. May God bless you always! 🙏
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My beautiful baby brother never made it to full sobriety.
He died on 11/19/2019 of a drug overdose at the age of 51.
Our beloved mother passed in 2017, she was from Portugal and daddy was 89 when he had to bury his youngest son.
Dad was also the son of European immigrants. He passed on 1/1/22. I pray that they have found each other and I hope when God calls me, I will be given the gift to join them….
@@DAVEJJR AMEN🛐MY FRIEND🥀🌷⚘🕊❤❤❤🕯🕯🕯
I had a beautiful speech. but noticed your handle and quickly regret it. So congrats to you.
I am Catholic and this is one my favorite songs we sing. To me we don’t sing it often enough.
Laura Richter agree...
may our Lord be with you
🚒🚓🚑Kenny rogers has die at the age of 81 on 3/20/2020
@Laura, me too and I agree!
I'm a Methodist and this is one of my favorite hyms, too.
I am Catholic and this song makes me cry. It gives me hope.
I hope that everyone is safe and well. May God be with you.
I haven't been to church since this pandemic began. Have you?
@@keithkarvelis82 I have been attending Mass online on Sundays.
@@angelina7341 So have I. Glad I'm not the only one.
@@keithkarvelis82 Lots of praying today for Remembrance Day.
Lest we forget
@@keithkarvelis82 God bless you
I wanna dedicating this song to my uncle that died today
Sorry for your loss. This is my favorite hymn
Sorry for your loss… he has my prayers ❤️🩹✝️
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This is not just a catholic song. It is a beautiful Christian song.
Tom Pointon It is ACTUALLY just a Catholic song
Cindy, , This is sung regularly in our Anglican Church in Australia and also in a Presbyterian school I assist. If you want to claim it as a Catholic only song then so be it, but we thank you for sharing it.
I will say this song is a song for whom who believe in Jesus.
Cindy, just because the song/hymn is written by former seminarians does not mean it's a Roman Catholic hymn.. When one uses the small "c" in catholic it refers to the term universal. So yes, the song is catholic=universal. Used in Protestant churches for Ordinations, Commissioning of mission trips, Communion, and funerals.
catholic just means christianity with an embedded political hierarchy... don't mislead people.
Whoever is reading this comment, God will bless you abundantly in terms of physical, emotional, mental, and above all, spiritual. You will be healed! In Jesus name! +
Amiel Lopez amen! A blessed morning to you! We all love the Hymn "Here I am, Lord", but how much do we know about it's origin? Find out here and don't forget to subscribe and share! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
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Amiel Lopez -AMEN rj vivek
Amiel Lopez Amen. God Bless you, too, for your kindness to others.❤️
Amiel Lopez -AMEN rj vivek the uploader
Amen
My mother and I are listening together, she is dying on hospice and does not have much longer. I thank God for giving me the opportunity to be with my mother in her final days. God bless.
My roommate passed away under hospice...I think everyone does.. IT'S A SHAME......
I, am so sorry for the loss of your sweet
MUM.
I, was with my MUM when she died.
We, experience sad,dark days; but oh the
BLESSINGS that came from her
life. I, still miss her very much & that was seven yrs ago.
What, a good daughter you were& hope
today brings you PEACE🙏🙏😁
My Heartfelt condolences 🙏🏾 What a Beauty-Full transition it must of been. She is present with the LORD.
I was there as my mother took her last breathe 11/4 marked the 25th Anniversary of her transition to be with the LORD 😢🙏🏾
Godlove you!
Godbless you and your mother.
I am Methodist and this song has repeatedly sung in our church. I always cried and could never get thru the whole song. I requested for the song to be sung at my mothers funeral by the congregation when the family is sitting, but I could not sit and my whole family stood to sang it to my mother and that was the first time I was able to sing it all the way thru and not shed a tear. Now it is my go to song every morning before I get out of bed🙏♥️
It's my stepmom's favorite hymn and she's a retired Methodist minister. I think there's a 3rd verse if I am not mistaken.
It is in the Methodist Hymnal and was my father's favorite. We sang it it as his funeral.
What a poignant story.❤ Thank you so much for sharing. This song was already one of my favorites.
Jesus is the way, the truth and the light, no one comes to the father except through him.
amen
Amen 🙌🏼
Amen❤
I may be 13 but I have of the worst lives my grandpa passed away my mom is gone my dad hates me I only have God to look up to. this song lifts my spirit all the time. I'm such a strong believer God is always with me
I will say a prayer for you. Please hang onto your faith. I know it has seen a good many of us through life whether the times are good or downright bad. God answers within his wise time frame. May God bless you and your faith. Nourish it with the Word of God. You'll reap the benefits throughout life. And if you can make it to church, then know that it's always good to have a network of caring ppl around you, to be there for you. Please be ready to make friends though some ppl (no matter what church) might not want to overwhelm you, at least at first, bc they might think you'll see it as if they're trying to get in your space. They might be a bit unsure of how receptive you are to them, dear. I pray all the best for you, truly!!! You're on a faith journey and I really think you'll fare well!!
Hi Victoria: I am sorry about your grandpa and your mom being gone....Keep this in mind that you do have a Heavenly father and mother who love you more than you can ever imagine.....Pray for your dad----That may be hard to do but he obviously needs prayers.....Hang on to your faith ----That is what will see you through the difficult times.....try and get involved with other Christian youth--maybe a youth group at church......Sending love , hugs and prayers for you
Maureen Sullivan yes
Don't ever give up on God Victoria.....He is in every struggle and pain that you experience....As an older sister in Christ I send you my love >3 God loves you more than you can ever imagine....
God will forever be with you dear - never give up!
I'm from a pentecost background. Shalom to all the Christians & non Christians. We ought be....ONE IN CHRIST 🙏🙏
It just takes you to put aside your worldly pride.
I was raised Catholic but my husband was raised Pentecostal. We have been able to compromise with Christian, Assemblies of God denom. I was baptized in February my brother was taken aback my mom was probably dying on the inside. There are awesome theologies to both. Christ is King
Amen brother, let our father guide you on a amazing path ❤✝️
I cannot understand how some people have given thumbs down to this beautiful and so profound hymn. May they one day find God's love within their hearts.
It's probably the "holy father" and stuff in the pictures . Christians don't really do the idolatry thing with the pope stuff
I don’t understand either
Maybe they just didn’t like the song. No need for sanctimony.
Hey, at least there's no more dislikes now....
@@trentbell8276 reincarnation is real
Praying for the people of Beirut who are affected by the explosion, that may their hearts be healed.
Amen
From Lebanon I thank you for you thoughts and prayers 🙏🏻 God bless you
stephen mezie Amen. 🙏❤️🙏
Amen 🙏
stephen mezie Amen. 🙏🙏🙏❤️🇺🇸
I am young and I have plans on becoming a Roman Catholic Priest.
Edit: Thank you all for the wonderful comments! I am still certainly praying about it. Decerning gets hard.
Praise be to God! my dear brother in Christ. May the good Lord and the intercession of His dear Mother Mary guide you in your desire to serve him as a priest - 1 Peter 2:9 and Jeremiah 1:5.
This film based on St. Francis of Assisi is very powerful and soul-touching.
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God bless you brother in Jesus' name. Amen!
Good luck. Thought about it myself. May God be with you always 🙏
Great choice. Best vocation that you could choose.
We need more priests! 🇻🇦
Cian McCabe Catholic Is the Church in the book of Acts.
Praying for all those effected by this pandemic may God heal the world
May the Lord hear our prayers and increase our faith in His divine mercy. Lord helps us to go through this painful time and bless all our brothers that are looking after us. In the Name of Your Holy Son, our Lord Jesus Christ We ask and thanks you Heavenly Father, !Amen !.
Really had a weird feeling thinking about this song it came to me in a dream
@@waynemckim7018 what kind of weird feeling?
It's true if you believe in Jehovah our God . But you have to being praying 🙏 to him Jehovah is all of are father and he loves all his people who's serving him
We always need prayer but especially during this difficult time. May God touch and heal each person with this virus.
My daughter heard this and went to the mission field. She met her husband and married, and now they have three children.
That's amazing
I greatly appreciate this comment
The Lord at work! Good for your family. God bless.
@@johntalbot5407 Absolutely! Same here.
Wonderful!!!
My fiancé is coming home next month from a military mission. We have been disappointed so many times and this proves that Gid does answer prayers . We both are senior citizens. I think this is perfect for the closing hymn at our wedding . 💕❤️. God bless your daughter and son in law .
Living a catholic lifestyle is not easy in today's world filled with sin and losing almost all sense of morality. But to the Catholics and fellow Christians out there, stay strong. God will never desert us
lew zav
Amen to that my friend
+lew zav You are a fan of deadpool, WWE, southpark, Key and Peele, ownage pranks, GTA, COD and the beating of people in Russia yet you feel like you can say that? I guess you make a good point about living that Catholic lifestyle being a struggle you must speak from experience.
John Amata i am not allowed to be a fan of normal stuff only because I am religious? we aren't a separate species, we do the same things as everyone else just that we have different beliefs. in the end you cannot judge anyone. no one is a perfect role model, etc. so please don't act like you are perfect. as I said being a catholic is a lifestyle and we learn to forgive and forget, in the end we are all still humans and make our own choices
+lew zav I never said I was perfect but there is a difference between normal stuff and things that would have priest gasping and nuns fainting. Listen I know you are a person just like everyone else what I am saying though is a man who is straight cant go on date with another man while telling straight people that they need to stay straight. Listen I was bored and decided to listen to this song (my favorite church song) and I went into the comments (only God knows why I would do something crazy like that) and I saw your comment and it spoke to me, I just suddenly felt happy. But then I looked at your profile pic and it seemed dark and vindictive somehow so I checked out your profile (something I never do) and boom! I'm judging you as a person but as a preacher it kind of hurt me to see someone with such a powerful message being into; violence, killing and explicit language. (I like all that stuff too but that's why I'm in the pew not behind the podium)
John Amata no one should be judging anyone. in the end i really do try to live a catholic lifestyle every single day by actually showing it in person. that is what God wanted us to do for our fellow brothers and sisters. we are all supposed to be proud of being Christians no matter if you feel like you are not the best Christian. God will know if we were actually good people
I'm just 11 but I feel GODS touch when me and my class sing this song.Let us take a moment and thx the Lord 😊😊😊
You are blessed :)
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I grew up to this song. it had the same effect and now I am a Pastor and a missionary. Trust in the Lord and hear the call of God.
You are lucky you live in a country where they still sing church songs.
Only one touchin you is the priest after the sermon m'lad
Not just a Catholic hymn. My husband was president at a Lutheran university for 22 years; it was sung at his inauguration and at every graduation after that. It's a reminder to all of us to step up and fulfill the promise of why God put us here.
Also Lutheran.
This hymn was written by the American composer of Catholic liturgical music Dan Schutte in 1979 and published in 1981
I am Lutheran. Every time we sing it on Sundays, I cry because the lyrics are so beautiful. I’ve already told my sons to sing this at my funeral (not them, heaven forbid). Our choir is small but they can belt this song out. I love it.
I’m glad those who are non-Catholics love this song as much as they do. Thanks for sharing.
I am a proud Christian (Lutheran) and have been a nurse for 35 years. I take my position in being there for people in there toughest time to heart. Thank the Lord
Thank you for what you do
I was born and raised Lutheran. I’m no longer going to the Lutheran church. But I still love this song.
Battling Oral Cancer, needing a "boost". I have always believed in a "higher Power." Miracles "exists". Keep thy Faith. I bid you Peace.
May God grant you healing and peace.
Jack Wongen hope u are ok pal
May God heal you in the name of Jesus Christ I pray
try black seed oil and coconut oil, rinsing. Both are anti cancer and very healing.
how is everything now?
I sang this at my nana’s funeral and I know how much this song means to me, so I want to take a minute to say that I am praying for anyone going through a hard time- pandemic related or otherwise- you are always in my prayers.
Thanks for supporting me, hope you will keep on liking my songs, may God bless and keep you all in Jesus name, may the peace of the lord be with you always, remain blessed in the name of the father and of the son and of the holy spirit.
Thanks
2 years old your comment but one I need more than I can express. Thank you.
@@aaronherbert6380 prayers lifted for you 💗
My mom just passed away. I chose this with my sister as one of the hymns
Thank you Jesus Christ my Lord, for everything you have done in me, my family, my daughter and sons, my brothers and families of my brothers, my marriage, my ministry, my finances, my health, and there’s a thousand reasons to be thankful!!! Keep me on your ways and don’t let me go neither to the right or to the left! I need to be full of your Holy Spirit every time! Love you Jesus Christ my Lord...
Amen and Amen
Amen
Reincarnation is real.
Amen
I am a Catholic at birth and always be. I started to sing this hymn when i came to the city and joined masses at our Catholic churches. Singing this song makes my tears running down my cheeks. 😘😘🙏🙏
Me too
I’m crying now…. God please forgive my bitter soul and bring me to your heavenly home soon so I can rest my weary physical body in your love and join my parents, siblings and family in your peace and endless love…..
ditto I selected it to be sung at my hubbie's funeral. I will always be special to me.
Featured prominently in funeral mass.
Yeah, I’m also a Catholic too. The first time I heard this song was back to my First Communion on 2015, and the last time I heard it was back to my graduation on 2022.
Here I am Lord. These words just speak to my soul. I am suffering with stage 4 of a terminal illness but my eyes are focused only on our Lord. What a beautiful tribute. What lovely words. It just makes me hold up my arms over my head to Him...as any child would to their father. Peace and blessings to all who listen to this lovely hymn.
I like this hymn at church. I'm sorry about your illness.
God bless you dear in all your struggles.We are many in this life journey suffering with Christ.Offer it all to the Heavenly Father together with the passion of Christ for the remission of thewolrd sins.love
molom
Thank you and God bless you. I really find strength from your kind words. I'm looking forward to going home.
God loves you. And he has you in the palm of his hands
I pray for your complete healing. Amen.
This song doesn’t make me sad, it reminds me of the strength that God has. No one else can make me more than I am. Only God has that much power.
Patricia Hall Amen! 💜
Patricia Hall Amen. 🙏
Amen ❣ 🙏🏼
This song is so beautiful. Im Protestant but I went to a Catholic school and went to Mass often I think once a week we had it. Its so beautiful and sometimes stays on my mind, this song. Also I really liked Catholic school it was a great experience and I apprecaite all the good works Catholics do in the community. I guess in sum what Im really trying to say is, as we're all the body of Christ. Protestants and Catholics on the same mission, I appreciate you all.
+michaela diallo You sound like such a nice young lady!! God Bless you and Merry Christmas!!
Our job here is to love God first, then each other, to obey God, and to seek the truth as best we can. God's mercy will do the rest
Roman Catholic here who currently attends a Lutheran Church. Honestly, i can't really see a difference. These are people who love Jesus and their communities. And I agree, we're all the same body of Christ. God Bless brother/sister :)
I grew up a protestant, went to Catholic nursing school and raised a big family now scattered and following their own path toward God and some are married to Catholics. I find so little difference we are all children of God and loved the same.
I feel compelled to write this morning and respond. We are all the same, made in the image of God. We worship and praise God in our own ways and God speaks, do we listen to Him in His daily word? Do we live our faith that others know that God is real and real to each of us.
In regards to Catholic or non-catholic, do we recognize Him in the breaking of the bread. John 6:53. Does my faith stand on the word of God?
We played this at my dad's funeral, and I get so choked up everytime I hear it, makes me think of him and how much I miss him. My father was devout in his faith, I can still picture him saying his rosary everyday, his rosary beads sit on mom's nightstand every night along with his picture. I think this is perhaps the most beautiful of all the Catholic Hymns, and for that there are many.
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I’m a Christian Fundamental Gospel Preacher that works in a church that reaches out to the military. I grew up in a Catholic Church as a child, and I can truly say the Catholic faith has some of the most uplifting and beautiful music.
This is my favorite hymn to sing in Church. Whenever they start it, tears fill my eyes because of how beautiful it is. I'm truly happy to be a child of GOD, and will let nothing take it away. May GOD bless all of you and watch over you as you go through you day!!
I'm a Protestant and I've just heard this song sung by a kid in front of the church for us in the Sunday mass to celebrate The Earth Day. Reading the comments, I've just known this beautiful song is Catholic hymn.. I'd love to see the Catholic choir sing this song.. must be lovely ❤
This song is not just for Catholics, but also for anyone who believes in Jesus.
@@ericymtomand it’s rare for a hymn to be particularly Catholic. As Catholics are Christian (despite hateful people saying otherwise). Christian music gets heard and spread through many churches. My father was a Presbyterian minister of music and often brought in music used in other denominations.
Now, the big crime is holding up Mother Teresa as a saint when she was cruel and took in so much money that never was used to help the poor and sick. Look it up!
@@ericymtom17 yrs later and still replying 😂 god bless ✝️❤️
@@bradygriffin4934 17 years???
No one cares for me
But I cared for them
I need those loving arms Lord.Wrap me with Your arms
I care 🙏🏻
I care too. Saying a prayer you feel Gods love and care every day.
He will save us. He will heal us. Trust in Him❤️🙌
even if He does not heal us of our physical deficiencies...His grace is sufficient for us
Always!
I am God. I’ll never 👎 apologize for being a straight white Christian male
This song was on my mind yesterday for some reason and now I've randomly come across it here on UA-cam without even searching for it. God has His ways of speaking to me 😊 praise Jesus 🙏🏽
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Yep I came around this randomly. That means god is trying to talk to us praise to the lord
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As an atheist... I still find this song beautiful.
You know, it means a lot to us that an atheist would actually consider saying something nice about something religious. Really. It warms my heart that you like this song. :)
Same comment from me. ^^
+Kevin K BTW, I am another atheist that also finds this beautiful. Loving one another, even if it costs everything. It's really that simple.
+If you like this one try, "All Creatures of our God and King" by Vocal Point.
I'm an atheist as well and I like this song too.
My dads funeral was on Monday, he always kept his faith. This was the opening hymn. It was also for his father and mother. It’s very special to me and my family
I just got out of breast surgery as mastectomy and I am alert to go home. I am going to meet with a priest later and ask for a rosary, communion and reading material to keep my mind busy
I have a lot of support and God will never leave me alone. I have alot of prayers and I am listening to some Catholic hymns. Love and God bless all of you!!!😊😊😊❤❤❤
I am not a Church goer and haven't been for many years, but I still believe that one day I will be called by my Creator. I am now at the age of 60 and in deteriorating health, realising this, my head is starting to tell me my days are numbered on this earth plane. Somehow I do not feel afraid, just want to know my Wife and Family will be looked after. I don't have that bottom less pit of money to share. Just want them all to know I love them. Why am I writing this to strangers???? not sure of the answer apart from searching for such hymns as this which I have sung in Church in past years and like, as it gives me comfort singing and listening to the lyrics. As a result of this I have now chosen two hymns this one and the other is Take My Life and Let it be. Having left my country of birth (UK) and now living in Spain I don't want some Vicar attempting to have known me for years saying things about me that all would think is this the same person WE KNOW? The other reason I am choosing the songs with lyrics is having attending more funerals than other celebrations in my life I find it difficult to sing in celebration of the life being overcome more so with the loss. So this way whoever, if anyone does attend they can simply stand read the lyrics listen to the beautiful voices and if able to do so join in. ALAN BORBEAU I too like so many have been through those dark time my friend but have found the strength somehow to continue so please do not feel alone. It is not for us to decide when. Be thankful of each new day and enjoy, as this life is no rehearsal, we do not get a second chance at it. Throughout my life I have felt that my only purpose here on this earthplane was to be of help to others when I can - where and if I can. I am therefor proud that I have had the opportunity of doing this being an active member of the UK Emergency Service and an International Voluntary Humanitarian Organisation working with and training volunteers who also want to help others in crisis, this work spread over 30+ years. I still help in this country too as a Volunteer with our local Proteccion Civil but sadly I am not currently active due to ill health.
Maybe doing this is me trying to say i think I have tried to do good but also realise that I am also a sinner in so many ways and have often prayed to God for forgiveness, but there are only so many times you can do this. God knows what we have done right or wrong and only He Will Be Our Judge. I fall at your feet Lord and accept you decision. TO ALL who take the time reading this BE HAPPY live your life to the full, be PROUD of who and what your are and ignore any of the prejudicial comments or opinions of others, it is your life. God Bless you all and accept my love and hug. KEEP UP THIS EXCELLENT FACILITY.
God bless you
David your gift is received with gladness.
Odd flecc but ok.
Believe in Gods mercy for us all! It is thru this mercy we are set free from our sins. Pray the Devine Mercy if only just once!
Romans3:23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.
Ephesians 2:8-9 For it is by grace that you have been saved, through faith- and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God- not by works, so that no one can boast.
Confess that Jesus is the son
of God, that he was crucified, died and on the third day, rose from the dead, ask forgiveness of your sins and you are forgiven. Jesus took the punishment for all.
Praying for all the children in Syria.
Princess Davis Amen. 🙏
Amen🙏🏻
Also in India, China, Pakistan, Nigeria -wherever Christians are murdered and imprisoned.
Amen 🙏
Thanks for supporting me, hope you will keep on liking my songs, may God bless and keep you all in Jesus name, may the peace of the lord be with you always.
Sang at my brother’s funeral too his favourite hymn, im teary when I hear the song anywhere
Jesus wants you more than anything. Reach out and he will answer. Anything is possible with Christ Jesus. He hears the oppressed. FAITH WORKS😘
This song has been instrumental in my life.....so much so that it gives me courage to say "Yes!" to my calling towards the priesthood......I'm beginning my aspirancy in minor seminary next month......pray that I will always look up to Jesus and strive to be His priest.....
I pray you will be blessed as you begin your journey. God's peace.
One of my favorite hymns.🙏
May God make your journey peaceful prosperous
I love this song when ever I hear this song I think of my grandson God took him he was just 22 I love and miss him....
Big prayers and much love my brother! And hopefully soon, my Father! 🙏📿✝️❤️💪
I love this hymn so very much. When I was in discernment I sang this many times and it was being sung when I knew it was time to pursue my vocation. We also sang it when I took my vows. Very special hymn.
What, a sweet spirit you are DAUGHTER of
GOD😸🙏
I’m also Irish ☘️ catholic. The only time I hear this song is at funerals. Should be thought in school. It’s so beautiful 🇮🇪
this is taught in our schools, it's how I found about this song
Happy Easter Michael
It was taught at my Catholic elementary and high school in Canada. This one and Lord of the Dance were the most popular with the students.
I was raised Irish Catholic! I am agnostic now but still love the music!
@@jessicadavis3989 what’s agnostic mean.
I'm Catholic as well and I think this song greatly illustrates what God asks of us and I think it's one of the most beautiful and meaningful songs written in modern times ❤️✝️
Here I am Lord...is it I lord? I hear a very soft and gentle yet affirming Yes!!! 💕✝️💕✝️💕
It makes me cry as well because I think I fall short much of the time 😢😢😢
Thank you for perceiving the focus of this song is on how we live our lives helping and serving others. Other comments which judge and condemn others is where religion has gone wrong in my view.
@@8ofwands300 I don't necessarily believe religions have gone wrong...I think it's the people in the last few decades especially that have taken not so good paths 😔
He is right here with us in the midst of all this, stay strong don’t give up he alone suffices, Our Lady of all Nations pray for us, sending love to all who read. Jesus hears your cries, he sees your struggles and he will carry you through this, may each of his children stay close to their heavenly Father Amen 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💕💕
Happy Days Amen. 🙏❤️🙏
This song reminds me of when I was serving mass back in london..I miss those days.. I was closer to God..God please bless me and everyone around me who are longing for you.
This was my dad's favorite hymn. A friend of the family sang it at his funeral. It's one of the things we had in common... This song speaks to my heart and soul.
This will be the entrance hymn for my mother's memorial Mass... it's set for the day before Palm Sunday. She passed away at age 87 just this past Monday, after a long battle with lupus and dementia... and THREE YEARS in hospice care. R.I.P., Mom.
I just hope my sons will play this song at my funeral.. as a reminder to carry on the torch and keep on going with faith and service ! ❤proud to be Catholic !
I am a catholic from Papua New Guinea. This song when I first heard it, I feel God is calling me. And the song makes me cry.
I have severe anxiety. I hope God can help me soon. Send me your peace so i can show others peace. Please God. I miss being happy.
Just take day by day., that's the only thing i can sae to you
Prayers for the Chinese people, who are suffering devastating floods. 'I will hold Your people in my heart.' 'Do good to those who hate you.'
My dad would sing this song all the time. I think of him every time I listen to it. RIP Dad. I miss you
Bless your heart. Prayers to you!
Jocelyn Knouf I sing this song as well
Hugs 🤗
Your father must have known Jesus, I am sure he is with Him now.
Jocelyn Knouf ... God bless u and strengths u
I particularly loved raising this hymn during mass in high school. Nothing is more soothing to the soul than hymns like this and the blessed sacraments. Forever catholic ❤❤
Same....
Amen. Forever Catholic! God Bless Pope Francis !
Ii that Lord
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I Lord
I also got mild depression n anxiety more than 10years. I go away from God but now come back about a year. I am much more better better now, He still never forsake me even though I do. I feel in my heart today, "I am your Father, you are my child, do obey me".Thank you, Father vin heaven❤
Jesus bless you with His Peace and Mercy
This is a most beautiful song!! It is soo peaceful and calming. The perfect song when you're feeling very sad and in need of consolation. Know Our Lord loves everyone unconditionally!!!!
I'm in great pain Lord. But have come to my rescue. you comfort me with your Love. .you make me feel you're right beside me Lord... Thank You Lord...Amen
Lorna Javillo hope u are ok
God has promised to walk beside us every step of our lives and to never desert Us.This is walking in faith for a Christian. Remember the words. I believe Help my unbelief. We ask and God answers. Not always what we think ir required But every prayer must include Your will be done. He knows What's best Believe God Bless
Loved singing this with my Sweet Dad! He’s in Heaven now 5 years. Today 🙏😢🙏🥰💕
we sing this at st joe church in raritan nj
R.I.P
My dad died 23 years ago this October miss him so much his birthday would have been 21 may 💔💔
@@marymcgurk5707 😢🌹😢
We pray that the LORD will give you HIS Merciful comfort and strength to go forth in newness of His Life , in belief with HIS gift of Grace, seek HIM with all of your heart , confess your need of HIM , HE is near to those who have a broken heart, nearer than your next breath, nearer than a Brother.
May HE abundantly bless you dear young man... Read HIS Word and listen with your heart, and you will be saved when you confess HIM to be your LORD and your GOD.
I played this at my mother's burial yesterday. What a beautiful , beautiful song. Thank you to the people who played and wrote this song. It helps bring me closer to God and Jesus, which is where my mom is now.
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We sing this song at my summer camp and always change "if you lead me" to "where you lead me". He always has a plan for us and knows where to lead us ❤️
Thanks for supporting me, hope you will keep on liking my songs, may God bless and keep you all in Jesus name, may the peace of the lord be with you always, remain blessed in the name of the father and of the son and of the holy spirit.
Two days before end of 2019 and the LORD is still asking......
"Come now, therefore, and I will send you to Pharaoh that you may bring My people out of Egypt". Exodus 3 :10.
I always cry listening to this because this was my beloved Grandmother's favorite hymn.
This is the first time I'm hearing this (I'm in France) and what a beautiful Discovery, I can't stop crying!! Thankyou so much to the person who wrote this!!!
Lance Up John Michael Talbot sings it beautifullly!
i believe God wrote it.:)
Here i am lord..hear my prayer...please look down on my big brother in america and guide him into your fold as he is dying,having fought long and hard against cancer,the dreaded disease that plagues our family.
I pray for peace, light and love but most of all for my relatives strength...amen
Thank you lisa anastasia dicks,he just underwent surgery number 15 to remove(scrape)away the most cells and the doctors have told us that if he isalive in 6 months then they will do it again,but we are all afraid to check mails"international" calls in case we have to go and say bye..i will send this link as we are wiccans and hate "conventional"medicine,even though i have to take 7 different medicines a day(x3)..
If you and at least one other man pray for your cause then your prayer will be answered, won't happen automatically but it will happen
God bless you
God bless you and your brother
I am with him now,three weeks of hell,what is worse pro-choice is not an option in ohio but suffering is...not ligical
Peace to all who listen to this song, May it bring healing, his holy grace and tranquility to your soul.
Hello Maria
I just got discharged from the hospital for self harming and this is what I'm listening to to heal. God is Good! Amen
I am sorry to know that. I too have gone through difficult times during which I was suicidal. May God bless and protect you.
I pray that you see your not worthless because I don't see that or any good subjective person sees that.
Amen. God loves you. Heal and recover well. My wife passed away two years ago and I still struggle to cope, especially now that I'm all alone here. God-willing I can go home soon to be with my family.
Shine is also a very comforting hymn with uplifting words.
I’m not going through any hard times I just love to listen to this hymn
Thank you so much for your support,
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This was the song for communion at the funeral for a woman who was an amazing person in my life. A true servantof Christ. Her fulfillment and happiness was infectious. Reminded me again how beautiful God's words are. And this song is not sung enough, but is one that people seeking God will find and be encouraged by.
This song brings me to my knees and makes me raise my hands above my head to my Lord. Thank you for singing this so beautiful.
Amen sister. One of my favorite hymns. I sang it at my mother's funeral mass when I was 23 years old. I was grief stricken but through the grace of our Holy Father, I too rose my hand in praise and got through it without breaking. Great is our God.
Annette Russell Sorry to hear of your loss. I'm sure your mother was proud & full of joy watching from above hearing you sing. My sister is dying tonight , she struggled in a 3 year battle against ovarian cancer. We the human race must fight to get rid of ALL cancer.
computerpurple Sorry for you and your sister. I took care of my mother while she was dying; she had fallopian tube ca (similar) & lived 3 yrs as well after dx. I helped her plan her funeral it wasn't far away at that point) and one hymn that we picked was "The Strife is O'er, The Battle Done". It is such a beautiful hymn and perfect for a funeral. I tear up just thinking about it. I hope they will play it someday at my funeral.
Byrd Lover So Sorry to hear of your loss , your kind words come to me on my sister's B-Day today. Thank You & GOD BLESS You.
Im an ofw.if im sad and homesickness strikes I just listen to this song.makes me well and comforted. Godbless.
Im Christian ✝️ and i was at a funeral today or 5/4/2024 and i lookes it up and i love it ❤
WHEN I SING THIS SONG IN CHURCH I SING IT WITH ALL MY HEART I PRAISE YOU LORD, I HEAR YOU LORD I AM HERE LORD!!! LOVE YOU LORD!!!
God bless you
Thanks so much Eric Tom, Smile!!!
I cry every time I sing or hear this song in church...it's beyond beautiful.
Me, too.
May the Lord have Mercy on us! May the intersection of our lovely Mother Virgen Mary protec us!
Hello Maricela
back in mexico
I could never get through this song during mass without choking up. Powerful hymn. We sang this at my grandmas funeral, she was a lifelong devout catholic and servant of the Lord. ❤
I always have tears in my eyes every time this plays at Mass (or here on You Tube). It will be the hymn on the day I leave this world for better things.
Our father who art heaven hallowed be thy name
Hallowed be thy name 🙏
I still play this song regularly at the Catholic church in my hometown of Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia, Canada. It speaks equally of God's commitment to us and the need for us to fully commit to Him and His children. Thank you Dan Schutte for writing this beautiful song (with God's guidance, of course) and thank you Eric for posting it and sharing it.
Adam Cooke , God bless each believer in the Maritime Provinces. I visited Newfoundland - St Julien’s, White Bay North in the winter of 1978, and was most impressed by the kindness and hospitality of the villagers. And their interest in the Lord Jesus Christ was heart warming.
I returned in the summer of 1980, and stayed in Gambo, visiting my sister of the Sisters of Service.
All Canadians, and Newfoundlanders, protect the preborn baby from abortion. Save the babies, help the ladies and stop the crazies, and motivate the lazies to do something to help !
The music of this song is stolen from the wonderful Jurassic Park - Theme, composed by John Williams.
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@@sanctasimplicitas4260 An interesting comparison to that 3-note refrain in the Jurassic Park Theme tune. However, Here I Am, Lord was premiered by its composer Dan Schutte in 1979 and released on the album Lord Of Light in 1981. Williams' Jurassic Park soundtrack was released in 1993. This cover version by JMT was released in 1997 on Table Of Plenty.
It’s been a loooong time since I’ve been to church, but this song brings back very good memories of feeling the holy spirits presence in church every Sunday.
If you haven’t already, I encourage you to go back. Though a late response, I still do encourage you
Like the Prodigal Son in the parable, return to God your Father. He is waiting for you, to welcome and embrace you." Come back to Me with all your heart. Don't let fear keep us apart."
@@MofAmbrose thank u 🙏
@@marywhittaker3065 thank u 🙏
It amazes me that anyone can listen to this hymn and feel anything but love and praise for our Lord. In reflecting on the words, have always felt deeply called to listen more closely to how God may be calling me, where is he leading me, how am I to respond to His call to me? It is troubling to hear people so filled with rancor - that they become distracted from the message in the hymn - by the visual. Stop watching and just listen and ponder over the meaning of the words. Do your words of defamation add anything positive to the discussion? May He touch your heart and may you feel him calling - in the days and in the nights.
I’m not sure what I feel, I feel such a sadness but happiness listening and or playing this song. I did many funerals playing this song for the church. It’s a mix feeling for me! But definitely says God is here!
Growing up singing songs in catholic mass made me happy and they’re such pure songs. God will always look out for you
This is my favorite religious song. My grandmother died before I was born and loved this song. My mother told me to listen to it, And I did. Its a genuine work of art in the form of music, and It brings somber thoughts, happy thoughts, and so much other mixed emotions. Its almost underated. God bless you, and, while this might be "unoriginal" I truely, from the bottom of your heart wanted to say:
You are loved, God is on your side.
You have one life, live life happly, and dont give up. Stay strong during tough times.
God bless your soul, I hope you, if your younger, grow up to have a happy job. If your Older, then continue to be mentally and physically well, and once again, stay happy.
Thank you for reading a comment from a stranger you will never (Most likely) see again.
I posted this video 13 years ago, now I'm older and have to deal with tough times. God bless you!
Thank you for taking time out of your day to comment! @@ericymtom
I am praying for you, Eric. Know that you are always held in the arms of the Lord. @@ericymtom
I am LDS but we sang this song at my friend's funeral who is Presbyterian. Beautiful and pierces the heart and spirit so much.
Thank you.....
Dedicated to my darling sister Ann Mclafferty who died 06/11/2022 I cry everytime I play this wonderful hyme , your loving brother George xxxx
Jesus just wants us to love each other. Sounds simple.
I am protestant. We sing this in both my current & previous church at least every few months. Uplifting every time!
This is one of my favorite song in the Catholic Church. When we are about to ordained a Priest this is what they sing. I will go Lord .If u lead me. I will hold your people in my heart 🙏🙏🔥
Protect my parents lord jesus christ give happiness to us & thank you for everything, pls. Hear me
OROCHI GARACH Amen
@@marlenerodulfa4397 God above all be with us
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This is my new favorite song. It reminds me to love my neighbors, have mercy on those in need. It has the same theme as my other favorite song "Make Me a Servant." God bless us all!
Always made me cry as a child this song, couldnt explain it then, cant explain it now. Play it, crying.
God doesnt want us to fight with the world now days. It is scary world. I don't trust trump at all
Trust in the Lord
Pete Thompson I just got chills reading your comment because it is 100% true I cry everytime I hear it.
You sir have a calling. Your soul and the Spirit in you calls back out in one form or another to its Creator!
Me too!
Played at my nephew's funeral mass. brings me to tears every time i hear it.
God love him ❤️
2019 anybody listen this song ? this year already gone from our life People need to About GOD. please keep us our nation in your prayer I am Bangladesh
I'll pray for you and your family brother, Jesus be with you.
I tear up every time I come back to listen to this song, I feel closer to our Almighty God and Jesus is here with me. 🙏🙏❤️🙏🙏
that's beautiful
Me too
The lord will guide and protect you.
@@joanndesanto6982 You are blessed Joann.
this was my grandmothers favourite song, she passed a couple weeks ago, i can’t listen to this without crying and thinking of her, we’ll be reunited in His kingdom
My Grandmother passed away on July 11,2020. My family and I are heartbroken and grieving still. Thanks for the beautiful music on UA-cam. We are Catholic and Christian in my family. She was 90 years old and she joked about how things were different from when I'm growing up now. My Grandma and Grandpa have grown children and grandchildren also great grandchildren. I believe in God and angels. My family said that my Grandmother will be an angel for all of us. She will be missed by her family and friends. Peace and love to everyone. Life is precious and joyful. Let's help out our neighbors and friends also family if you can help. My family and I cry when we hear this song. Things will take time to heal our family and friends. I pray everyday that God will give us strength and courage to move forward with our lives.
I know. My grandfather passed away June 15 2020 and this is the song they played at his funeral
Peace and Love to you. May God bless you
Kim Fenimore So sorry for your loss. Comfort hugs and love to you and family. May she Rest In Peace. 🙏🙏🙏
Sorry for your loss.. my grandma just passed on Friday- had her funeral yesterday and this was one of the songs ❤️