This Is the Christ | The Tabernacle Choir

Music: Michael F. Moody
Text: James E Faust and Jan Pinborough
Arrangement: Barlow Bradford
“This is the Christ” takes as its theme the witness of the Apostle Simon Peter, who affirmed to Jesus, “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.” (Matthew 16:16) That scriptural account inspired lyrics by Latter-day Saint leader James E. Faust with the assistance of Utah-based author Jan Pinborough, and those words were set to music in 1995 by Michael F. Moody, and American composer and sacred music specialist. “This Is the Christ,” which encourages the faithful today to declare Christ’s divinity with the same assurance as Saint Peter, has since been translated and published in 22 other languages. The arrangement heard here, by Barlow Bradford, dates from 2003 and was written especially for the Choir’s Consider the Lilies album.
(Lyrics)
They heard His voice, a voice so mild,
It pierced them through and made their souls to quake;
They saw Him come, a man in white,
The Savior who had suffered for their sake.
They felt the wounds in hands an side,
And each could testify;
This is the Christ;
This is the Christ, the holy Son of God,
Our Savior, Lord, Redeemer of mankind.
This is the Christ, the healer of our souls
Who ransomed us with love divine.
I read His words, the words He prayed
While bearing sorrow in Gethsemane;
I fe4el His love, the price He paid
How many drops of blood were spilled for me?
With saints of old in joyful cry
I too can testify;
This is the Christ:
This is the Christ, the holy Son of God,
Our Savior, Lord, Redeemer of mankind.
This is the Christ, the healer of our souls
Who ransomed us with love divine.
Aired May 21, 2023. Episode #4888.

[@brentlayman481]

Oh how I love my Savior! He knows me personally with all my flaws and weakness! I want to strive to make this a better year! I want to get to know him better and my resolution is to get back to the temple AGAIN ! I pray for his love and comfort in doing this! I want to see my wife again in the hereafter!😊

[@starlegends3092]

Amen, love this

[@Abena5012]

I testify that Jesus is the only way and light back to God

[@ldsapologist]

Magnificous! I love The Tabernacle Choir... I'm from Brasil and i listen them everyday. I can feel the Spirit so close listening to the hymns! Thank you so much

[@adrianeragan2694]

My favorite song about Jesus. I learned this about 20 years ago in a college choir. It moved me then and moved me every time I hear it.

[@EdelweissM_TheJourney]

What a powerful testament of the Savior Jesus Christ this is!

[@davidhawkins5719]

It never fails, when I’m having a difficult day, hearing the Choir raises me up. We cannot comprehend the significance of The Christ in God’s plan.

[@sharonsummers2865]

Me, too. ❤

[@maryjurg8is]

I so agree. I especially think of how many drops of blood He shed for me.

[@starlegends3092]

Ya true. My brain needs to act like it more

[@BrianJarvisOR]

I can't ever sing along with this song because I get too emotional. The Choir does such an amazing job of testifying of the Savior!

[@strawberryme08]

Me too

[@colleenmcintyre1853]

Absolutely glorious!!! And very moving. This wonderful choir never disappoints. ❤😊

[@katherinem.4414]

The knowledge of Christ is pure truth, and we can can strive to emulate him the best that we know how. The better we know him, I believe the happier we become. He is meek and lowly, and also omniscient and almighty. Above all, we must know that he is our friend and confidant, and he suffered for our sins and pains and discomfort of all kinds, so he can help us in our hours of need. He atoned for us completely, so we need to recognize our need for him.

[@hunadisa]

Amen and Amen. ❤

[@JazzyUnderscoreTrumpeter]

First time I remember hearing this is April Conference 2023, prolly heard it before, but I don't remember. Anyway, this song is incredibly beautiful... I was listening to the audio for conference at work, and when this came up I went into the settings and put it at the normal speed, just for this song 😅
Good stuff 🙏

[@jtwoolley]

this choir is absolute perfection

[@michaelroberts6894]

Always lifts my spirits to hear this blessed music!

[@junetest5453]

I know this is the Christ when we look how He suffered so much for us all I am greatful for what He as done

[@charityneverfaileth]

Magnificent 🧡!!!

[@SharonKofoed]

Love this song!

[@trevortomah8508]

An almighty awesome blest resounding Amen, a beautiful all encompassing Shalom.

[@FromG2eminor]

Brings back memories watching The Testaments back at the start of 2000's. I always balled at the end scene then this song would come on....❤❤

[@LovensJeanPierre-gz9lj]

Glory to God ! Hallelujah ! Hallelujah ! Hallelujah ! Amen ! Amen ! Amen !

[@lisawebb8123]

So very beautiful! I always feel the Spirit when I listen to the Tab Choir! ❤️🎵🙏🏻✨🌷

[@gastonsosa1981]

Hermoso sublime

[@nicoleasdorion4437]

MERCI POUR CETTE MAGNIFICIENCE & HOMMAGE ❕ 📩 💫👑💫
DIVINEMENT VÔTRE ☝***🌈"""⚜🌬⚜🕊⚜""🔥🔥🔥

[@adedow1333]

I really appreciate the stretching of the timing this time around. The musicality to deliver the message is really lovely, Bro. Wilberg! Delicious and renewing.❤

[@helenjohnson7583]

Truly beautiful!

[@MattMorency]

Came here after watching The Chosen season 4 episode 4.

[@taylorammon]

Supreme

[@thesimplegoats]

Highest Level of Consciousness ❤️🥰🤗
Christ the mystery of God Revealed 😍🫠🫠🫠

[@haroldtakahashi8875]

💛...

[@sharonsummers2865]

This song comes to me everyday. ❤

[@shantel4960]

❤

[@mikaeli7752]

💖

[@jtwoolley]

good 1

[@strawberryme08]

😭 so beautiful

[@sofiaold577]

Hermoso , hemociona el espíritu eschucharlos

[@owalimolla8012]

Merry Christmas and happy new year. I am in ccu Kolkata. Kate

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