I haven't a desire for any religion, but this is a very spiritual piece that can speak to anyone without a guilt of religion. I find that these men sing to a level of communication that reaches to the spirit without dogma, and pure joy of the spirit that is each of us. I wish to be enveloped by this sound and touch forever.With this, my spirit transcends all religions to a whole new level of clarity and spirituality.
I had the opportunity to be a part of a men's choir from Ricks College (now BYUI) in 1980 that sung in the Tabernacle. What a wonderful experience that was. Hearing this beautiful hymn sung by these men takes me back to that time. Thanks for posting it.
Beautiful hymn. I am singing it in church before our Setember 11 service this Sunday. Sang it at the Anzac Day service this year with a brass band and the community choir. Has become a favourite.
To all you folk who would like to think otherwise, Lead Kindly Light was written by Newman in 1833, when he was an Anglican vicar and before he crossed the tracks, as it were. He was a priest of the Holy Catholic Church (Anglican Rite) at that time.
kapariz44 There was no Anglican rite until the 21st century under Pope Benedict XVI. He may have been an Anglican but that is not the same as ‘crossing the tracks’ to the Roman Catholic Church. the Church of England (Anglican) is not a rite.
Actually, the poet, John Henry Cardinal Newman was an Anglican first who later converted to Roman Catholicism and who will be soon canonized a Saint. Pope Benedict XVI declared him blessed, ( the step before Sainthood in the RC church) just last week in England.
latrinenazi: I suppose if there were African-Americans, Chinese or Arabs who lived in Brigham City who wanted to join this choir you would have seen them. This is not the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. There are a several Nationalities and Ethnicities in the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.
Enorme confusão você faz. Não havia africanos nem asiáticos na Alemanha no tempo de Hitler e ele estava mais preocupado com judeus e os europeus orientais que julgava serem povos escravos. Delírio de um louco, é claro. Vocês americanos colaboraram imensamente para erradicar o nazismo do mundo. Milhões deram sua vida. Isso é ideia parasita do marxismo cultural que quer confundir a cabeça de vocês e gerar o caos e acabar com seu país e sua força moral. Leia sobre Escola de Frankfurt e veja como penetrou nas Universidades americanas influenciando a cultura de vocês.
latrinenazi: No, actually, they can't advertise for a different racial mix. This particular choir is composed of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints from the Brigham City area. They are not paid. It is not their profession. They are singing as volunteers and they all come from a particular geographical area. Choirs are asked to sing for different events and may include young women's groups, young men's groups, families, all men, all women or completely mixed choruses. They send the word out among the assigned units for volunteers. No one is required to participate. Generally speaking, for an event such as General Conference, they choose units from the immediate region so as to reduce the burden of travel. As I said, it is all done on a volunteer basis. Hope this helps!
I know there's a version with a fourth verse but is there another version of these lyrics where just certain lines are changed? Or an alternate version some choirs may use?
![Lead, Kindly Light (Tune: Sandon - 3vv) [with lyrics for congregations]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/1f4z1fnUqXM/mqdefault.jpg)
So powerful
I haven't a desire for any religion, but this is a very spiritual piece that can speak to anyone without a guilt of religion. I find that these men sing to a level of communication that reaches to the spirit without dogma, and pure joy of the spirit that is each of us. I wish to be enveloped by this sound and touch forever.With this, my spirit transcends all religions to a whole new level of clarity and spirituality.
you are constitively a religious person even if you do not practice a particular religion
Garth Smith
So true
I had the opportunity to be a part of a men's choir from Ricks College (now BYUI) in 1980 that sung in the Tabernacle. What a wonderful experience that was. Hearing this beautiful hymn sung by these men takes me back to that time. Thanks for posting it.
Thanks for this beautiful hymn .....
RIP RMS TITANIC
A wonderful hymn written by The Blessed John Henry Newman, Cardinal Priest of the Holy Roman Church.
my school prayer...
Beautiful hymn. I am singing it in church before our Setember 11 service this Sunday. Sang it at the Anzac Day service this year with a brass band and the community choir. Has become a favourite.
NEWMAN, YOU ARE GREAT DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH.
absloutly wonderful! I was so moved by this choir.
Beautiful hymns.. 🙏
I'm enthralled . My heart was with Lord
Thank you
when listening our hearts hearts is dancing with peace
Thank you so much. My Aunt died last Saturday- hearing this means so much to me.
Sanctify this place with Thy word O Lord and we will bring You praise and honour
This is my favorite hymn.
That song is respectable
Far From the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy sent me here.
It's a really interesting organ registration, with the deep 32' feet stops in the pedal. A miracle. Thank you.
thats the motto of our high school
@Ynysmydwr good job.
This is Lux Benigna, composer John B. Dykes, with lyrics by John Henry Newman.
To all you folk who would like to think otherwise, Lead Kindly Light was written by Newman in 1833, when he was an Anglican vicar and before he crossed the tracks, as it were. He was a priest of the Holy Catholic Church (Anglican Rite) at that time.
kapariz44 There was no Anglican rite until the 21st century under Pope Benedict XVI. He may have been an Anglican but that is not the same as ‘crossing the tracks’ to the Roman Catholic Church. the Church of England (Anglican) is not a rite.
kapariz44
Actually, the poet, John Henry Cardinal Newman was an Anglican first who later converted to Roman Catholicism and who will be soon canonized a Saint. Pope Benedict XVI declared him blessed, ( the step before Sainthood in the RC church) just last week in England.
You are right, and I would like to add, that his canonisation was officially approved on February 12th 2019
Who can dislike this?!
I love this piece, and play an arrangement of it for a prelude at least once a year. The volume IS very low on this recording.
There is a great version of this song on
"Awake my Soul" by the BYU Mens Chorus
directed by the great Mack Wilberg.
My favorite album
fantastico!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
🙏
My school prayer
👌🙏🙏
latrinenazi: I suppose if there were African-Americans, Chinese or Arabs who lived in Brigham City who wanted to join this choir you would have seen them. This is not the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. There are a several Nationalities and Ethnicities in the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.
Enorme confusão você faz. Não havia africanos nem asiáticos na Alemanha no tempo de Hitler e ele estava mais preocupado com judeus e os europeus orientais que julgava serem povos escravos. Delírio de um louco, é claro. Vocês americanos colaboraram imensamente para erradicar o nazismo do mundo. Milhões deram sua vida. Isso é ideia parasita do marxismo cultural que quer confundir a cabeça de vocês e gerar o caos e acabar com seu país e sua força moral. Leia sobre Escola de Frankfurt e veja como penetrou nas Universidades americanas influenciando a cultura de vocês.
latrinenazi: No, actually, they can't advertise for a different racial mix. This particular choir is composed of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints from the Brigham City area. They are not paid. It is not their profession. They are singing as volunteers and they all come from a particular geographical area. Choirs are asked to sing for different events and may include young women's groups, young men's groups, families, all men, all women or completely mixed choruses. They send the word out among the assigned units for volunteers. No one is required to participate. Generally speaking, for an event such as General Conference, they choose units from the immediate region so as to reduce the burden of travel. As I said, it is all done on a volunteer basis. Hope this helps!
@ddoody He wrote this hymn during his stay in Rome. He was in that time very sick.
Nice, but can you bump up the volume a bit?
@Ynysmydwr Lux Benigna was composed for this song. It literally means "kindly light".
I don't understand a word.😕
Lead Kindly Light is the song..meditate on Christ and you will find peace.
♥️
I know there's a version with a fourth verse but is there another version of these lyrics where just certain lines are changed? Or an alternate version some choirs may use?
hi there, would I be able to use this for a background in a book I'm producing...tia