My dad was a member of Glad. Back in the mid 90's-early 2000's... this was always one of my favorites even as a kid. Always happy to see their music continue to have an impact. I remember Be Ye Glad being one of my favorites and In The First Light being the other... they also had an a cappella arrangement of And Can It Be that was incredible... lots of good memories. Thanks man!
Your Dad's group ministered to me in a BIG WAY back in the day. This song they wrote "Be Ye Glad" still rings in my mind and heart. I just shared their original version on my Facebook page. I was in Christian radio back when their music came out and they were top of our charts. I'd love to know if they are still around and/or still doing music ministry. God bless...
Chris, should you read my comment, the light of the Lord shines through you. I know our Heavenly Father loves you immensely. I know He loves your prayers, and songs of worship. All glory to God and may He forever continue to bless you with wisdom, a glad heart and spirit, a phenomenal voice, and use you to draw others to the promises of Heaven through Salvation from our Messiah, Yeshua. I did not mention blessing you with wealth as something tells me you are perhaps one of the richest, fullest Spirits alive today. Bless You.
I'm a true lover of metal. That was my battle music against evil. Deliverance, sacred warrior, these kind of cats. This is a whole different kind of strength. My knees on the ground and my head bowed before my king lord Jesus. Love it!
You need to hear the original lyrics and see how Glad got them quite wrong in a couple of places. "Giving hope IN a storm sea of night" and "Be a refuge amidst the slaughter FOR these fugitives in their flight." Ask Michael Kelly Blanchard. He wrote it.
Used to listen to this song in 90s when I was a new young believer. Now it even hits home more after 30 years. Be glad for the debt Jesus has paid on my behalf.
At the time Glad had produced this song, my sister (a Christian) and best friend took her life. Listening to this song saved my broken soul. I played it again and again. I actually like your version slightly better because the lead vocal (are they all you?) stands out a little more and makes the lyrics a little more distinctive. This may be played at my mother-in-laws funeral, who died in ass'td living shortly after COVID closed the doors.If this doesn't give a picture of heaven, I don't know what would... well done good and faithful servant.
I knew there was some Bob Kauflin (Glad) influence to both your and Homefree's music! I could hear the musical twists. You've modernized and improved on what was the most influential style of my youth! Thank you for doing this!!
Oh bless you Chris. What a comfort to those of us who are shut in, within our homes, within bodies that don't work anymore. I do remember the gladness, it fills me like my younger days singing in church. Thank you so much.
Hey there, Susan, just a friend u havent met yet...how r you? Keeping hands washed n keeping that 6’ thing going on? Pray the Lord is super close ! Hugs from FL. 👋😊
I heard Glad sing this as the closing song for their concert, 30 years ago in Lancaster, PA. There was not a dry eye in the spell-bound auditorium! You have done a worthy arrangement! May God bless you and your ministry!
Your music videos from Rise comforted my mother and me and her family and caretakers in her final months this summer. Even after she could no longer talk, she connected with the sound and the sights in the videos.
Even with the possibility of a third world war, even with drugs destroying a million a decade, even with dementia in my mom, aunt, and mother in law, I be glad that their souls and mine are saved. Salvation is not from Washington, D.C. or even Sacramento. It is not in the DNC, or the Republican party. Tonite, I am so blessed that my debt is paid up in full. And it is so much past due and overwhelming.
A beautiful version of this song. Great arrangement! I loved GLAD, too. So happy to hear how they inspired you. It's part of your story I hadn't heard before.
I just finished listening to a sermon by Charles Spurgeon and Followed up with your video, you did an excellent job, the praise and thankfulness of my Lord is the joy of my heart, be blessed B
Chris - That once again is a job well and beautifully done! Thank,you so much for singing the hymns that are so important and treasured by myself and I know many others!!! You continue to make me smile with your amazing voice and talents. I can imagine that you, one day, will hear the words, "Good job my faithful servant!" Thank you again, and keep up the great work!!!
Just came across this and Thank you so much for this! This has been one of my favorite songs since Glad first released it in 1988. I have always wanted to sing it because the harmonies are so melodic and so tight. Unfortunately, back in my day multiple tracks by one person was not something I could afford. Bless God for technology! Your rendition is second to Glads original and probably even better. The fact that you preformed all the parts, says a lot for the truly exceptional artist that you are. Keep exercising that talent and that faith! God Bless!
You are a blessing in a time when we can't sing for ourselves - at least in groups. I miss singing with our symphony and our opera chorus but I miss my church choir the most. Thank you so much for these.
Chris - I found this song by accident. I guess you tube had it in the line up & I didn't notice it. Have been listening a lot to your song Movin On with Home Free. I love the version where the group backs you up. I'll be Movin On in a year or so. Your song made me cry at first, but now I feel more comfort from it. And then I found Be Ye Glad. Talk about comfort!!! It is a wonderful song & your version gives me lots of comfort, along with some tears. Think I'll have it played at my memorial service and hope that my family gets comfort from it too. You did an absolutely fabulous job on this song!!! THANK YOU.
Sandra Woodson , Sandra, how r things with u now, pray He has shown u what wonderful things he has made just for your homecoming...praying it will be sweet...look for your angels that will be standing by to usher you into His presence. Look for me soon... Mary in Florida 🥰🙏🏼💥
This has long been a favorite of mine, and it's the first time I've heard someone do a solo multitrack recording. It also seems to be based on the original harmonies, which is an extra bonus. Absolutely wonderful!
Wow!! I just heard the original version and thought how could anyone ever out do this? Question has been answered. Beautiful, beautiful. I've never heard of this artist but I will look for more. Wow.
Love the music. You're a force to be reckoned with a-Cappella wise, even without your masterpiece that is Home Free. Hymns are especially great when I see songs that maybe aren't sung as much in my church as they used to be. Very uplifting, and a great message for a song about God's grace. Keep it up!
I loved listening to Glad -- got to see them in concert back in '99 or 2000. Just wonderful music, and such a great witness. Thank you for covering it and doing such a great job with it.
Chris...you guys are very good and I hope your new adventure is fruitful indeed...I liked what Glad did with instruments much better...saw them in concert many times. I met Michael at a friends house in 1980.
Great video of a favorite song from GLAD. Your voice and arrangement is super for listening to. I don't know how it all is put together but I'm thankful that you do! Thank you and God bless.
Once again Chris...beautifully done! Amazing vocals and my heart is filled with gladness. You have been blessed by the Lord with an amazing talent! Thank you for sharing that talent with us.
I first heard this from the group group GLAD. The first acapella I listened to when I first became a christian. God used them and the group acapella to get me through some tough emotional spots.
Chris, thank you for another lovely song and video....this one really got yo me. Thank the Lord for his love and grace...Amen. God's blessings to you, my friend.
I just stumbled across this song during quarantine. It’s helping me to remember to rejoice in all circumstances. I’ve listened to it on repeat for a while now. Thank you.
I remember Glad! We had one of their old records (before the days of cassette tapes and cd's LOL) - and this song was on it. Takes me back a lot of years and it was such a beautiful song then and once again you've managed to make it even better! Fantastic video, thank you!
You're quite welcome - it's hard not to sing along with you on these songs - brought back so many memories of that group called Glad - we saw them in concert at our church back in the day (I'm dating myself now LOL), but they were fantastic and my dad just had to buy one of their albums. I wish he still had it. I think it would be fun to go back and listen to that album again. Thanks for bringing back some fun memories :) Did you ever hear of a group called Bondservant? I believe they sang WITH Glad at that concert but I can't recall if they were a capella or not. Either way - they were also very good, had some really cool songs. I'll have to see if those albums still exist :)
I´m a huge fan of these many Chrises-videos. Never can decide who´s the best, the cutest and...wait...why must I decide? They are all awesome! :) And although I´m not the biggest fan of hymns, I really adore what you doing.
And it makes a lot of fun to discover how you will bring your own style in it. Sometimes it needs a few listenings more to get me, but in the end I love it.
Love the hymns. Your amazing vocal range was great in this piece. This is soul warming. Thanks for creating such peaceful and beautiful music! Just love this!
This is the best version yet in my humble opinion. Would be perfect if Glad had gotten their antecedent correct. Be a refuge ...FOR these fugitives in their flight. Ask Michael Kelly Blanchard. He wrote it.
Love your rendition of this song and your relationship with your dog buddy. A man's relationship with his dog often tells me much about the character of the man himself.
My dad was a member of Glad. Back in the mid 90's-early 2000's... this was always one of my favorites even as a kid. Always happy to see their music continue to have an impact. I remember Be Ye Glad being one of my favorites and In The First Light being the other... they also had an a cappella arrangement of And Can It Be that was incredible... lots of good memories. Thanks man!
Thats awesome to hear! Yeah, GLAD was super influential for me, I've covered a few of their songs now - check out my Christ the Lord Is Risen Today!
Your Dad's group ministered to me in a BIG WAY back in the day. This song they wrote "Be Ye Glad" still rings in my mind and heart. I just shared their original version on my Facebook page. I was in Christian radio back when their music came out and they were top of our charts. I'd love to know if they are still around and/or still doing music ministry. God bless...
Chris, should you read my comment, the light of the Lord shines through you. I know our Heavenly Father loves you immensely. I know He loves your prayers, and songs of worship. All glory to God and may He forever continue to bless you with wisdom, a glad heart and spirit, a phenomenal voice, and use you to draw others to the promises of Heaven through Salvation from our Messiah, Yeshua. I did not mention blessing you with wealth as something tells me you are perhaps one of the richest, fullest Spirits alive today. Bless You.
I'm a true lover of metal. That was my battle music against evil. Deliverance, sacred warrior, these kind of cats. This is a whole different kind of strength. My knees on the ground and my head bowed before my king lord Jesus. Love it!
There are many different paths along the same journey!
@@ChrisRuppOfficial what do you mean
Pretty ballads, or metal music, all can take one along a spiritual journey in different ways.
I absolutely love this!!!
My only source of peace and joy is Jesus Christ!!!
Blessed be the name of the Lord 💕
Glad you enjoyed it!
I play this often! It encourages me every time and brings me to worship. Also, skillfully performed! Thank you Chris!
This was soooo beautiful. What a beautiful voice and lyrics. Thanks for sharing your gift with us.
You are so welcome!
Classic GLAD song. Can't go wrong with them. They're still one of the best.
You need to hear the original lyrics and see how Glad got them quite wrong in a couple of places. "Giving hope IN a storm sea of night" and "Be a refuge amidst the slaughter FOR these fugitives in their flight." Ask Michael Kelly Blanchard. He wrote it.
Used to listen to this song in 90s when I was a new young believer. Now it even hits home more after 30 years. Be glad for the debt Jesus has paid on my behalf.
Happy Easter 2022! This song once again brought me much joy as we celebrate our risen Savior today.
Glad you enjoyed it!
An old favorite when Glad sang it. Thanks for reviving it such a great performance! Still true after all these years!
At the time Glad had produced this song, my sister (a Christian) and best friend took her life. Listening to this song saved my broken soul. I played it again and again. I actually like your version slightly better
because the lead vocal (are they all you?) stands out a little more and makes the lyrics a little more
distinctive. This may be played at my mother-in-laws funeral, who died in ass'td living shortly after
COVID closed the doors.If this doesn't give a picture of heaven, I don't know what would... well done
good and faithful servant.
Yup, all me. It's a beautiful song, one that helped inspire me on my musical journey many years ago!
I knew there was some Bob Kauflin (Glad) influence to both your and Homefree's music! I could hear the musical twists. You've modernized and improved on what was the most influential style of my youth! Thank you for doing this!!
Think about "And this is love" and "And can it be"... your voice is perfect for the parts. Just sayin'....
Oh bless you Chris. What a comfort to those of us who are shut in, within our homes, within bodies that don't work anymore. I do remember the gladness, it fills me like my younger days singing in church. Thank you so much.
Hey there, Susan, just a friend u havent met yet...how r you? Keeping hands washed n keeping that 6’ thing going on? Pray the Lord is super close ! Hugs from FL. 👋😊
I heard Glad sing this as the closing song for their concert, 30 years ago in Lancaster, PA. There was not a dry eye in the spell-bound auditorium! You have done a worthy arrangement! May God bless you and your ministry!
Your music videos from Rise comforted my mother and me and her family and caretakers in her final months this summer. Even after she could no longer talk, she connected with the sound and the sights in the videos.
Thank you. Your music helps with all sorts of problems.
For today, and every day. Love.
Love this. Thanks for sharing your wonderful talent. As a Christian, I particularly enjoy your hymns. Your harmony is spot on.
Thank you for this wonderful cover. It was my favorite by Glad.
Even with the possibility of a third world war, even with drugs destroying a million a decade, even with dementia in my mom, aunt, and mother in law, I be glad that their souls and mine are saved. Salvation is not from Washington, D.C. or even Sacramento. It is not in the DNC, or the Republican party. Tonite, I am so blessed that my debt is paid up in full. And it is so much past due and overwhelming.
I am crazy for hymns in a cappella harmony by the incredibly talented and soulful Chris Rupp!
Almost perfectly spot on! I didn't even know that was possible!
Oh my gosh!!! Simply AMAZING Chris!!!! I love this so much!!!! You are awesome!!!!
Chris Rupp Thank YOU for sharing your talents!!! I have become a huge fan!!!
Calming, relaxing scenery. So glad there is a God in heaven.
God bless you Chris. Thiis song may take of love to many people. Excellant song with your voice. Thank you!!!!
you're welcome!
A beautiful version of this song. Great arrangement! I loved GLAD, too. So happy to hear how they inspired you. It's part of your story I hadn't heard before.
Thanks for watching!
I just finished listening to a sermon by Charles Spurgeon and Followed up with your video, you did an excellent job, the praise and thankfulness of my Lord is the joy of my heart, be blessed B
even more beautiful with a happy dog.
:-)
Be glad!
Chris - That once again is a job well and beautifully done! Thank,you so much for singing the hymns that are so important and treasured by myself and I know many others!!! You continue to make me smile with your amazing voice and talents. I can imagine that you, one day, will hear the words, "Good job my faithful servant!" Thank you again, and keep up the great work!!!
Just came across this and Thank you so much for this! This has been one of my favorite songs since Glad first released it in 1988. I have always wanted to sing it because the harmonies are so melodic and so tight. Unfortunately, back in my day multiple tracks by one person was not something I could afford. Bless God for technology! Your rendition is second to Glads original and probably even better. The fact that you preformed all the parts, says a lot for the truly exceptional artist that you are. Keep exercising that talent and that faith! God Bless!
Thanks much, appreciate that!
You are a blessing in a time when we can't sing for ourselves - at least in groups. I miss singing with our symphony and our opera chorus but I miss my church choir the most. Thank you so much for these.
Chris - I found this song by accident. I guess you tube had it in the line up & I didn't notice it. Have been listening a lot to your song Movin On with Home Free. I love the version where the group backs you up. I'll be Movin On in a year or so. Your song made me cry at first, but now I feel more comfort from it. And then I found Be Ye Glad. Talk about comfort!!! It is a wonderful song & your version gives me lots of comfort, along with some tears. Think I'll have it played at my memorial service and hope that my family gets comfort from it too. You did an absolutely fabulous job on this song!!! THANK YOU.
Sandra Woodson , Sandra, how r things with u now, pray He has shown u what wonderful things he has made just for your homecoming...praying it will be sweet...look for your angels that will be standing by to usher you into His presence. Look for me soon... Mary in Florida 🥰🙏🏼💥
Again,WOW..Chris this is fantastic....So calming,so peaceful,thank u for a soul quietening melody..Love from Ireland Xxx
This has long been a favorite of mine, and it's the first time I've heard someone do a solo multitrack recording.
It also seems to be based on the original harmonies, which is an extra bonus.
Absolutely wonderful!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Good music, beautiful voice, I love acapella.
Thank you for singing songs I sang in quartets, both with accompament and a capella
My pleasure!
Beautiful song thanks for sharing it with us I know it's a huge blessing to us all. May we remember to be glad no matter the circumstances.
Wow!! I just heard the original version and thought how could anyone ever out do this? Question has been answered. Beautiful, beautiful. I've never heard of this artist but I will look for more. Wow.
Thanks! I have 3 gospel albums all like this. :)
Love the music. You're a force to be reckoned with a-Cappella wise, even without your masterpiece that is Home Free. Hymns are especially great when I see songs that maybe aren't sung as much in my church as they used to be. Very uplifting, and a great message for a song about God's grace. Keep it up!
Miss the hymns
The scenery you chose for your videos are always beautiful
Thanks much!
Love it. You are wonderful. Your range is superb.
Grew up listening to the group, your brought back many memories. God bless your work
Thanks for watching!
Wow! I was just browsing your music and found this new video. Such a beautiful, inspiring rendition. Great job, all "five" of you! Blessings, Susan
NICE. What a beautiful homage to the ever awesome "Glad" So well-done.💖🎶
Love ur music, ur music really helps ppl to feel wonderful
Well done. As a fan of Glad, I am impressed and grateful for your talent
Thanks much, appreciate that!
I loved listening to Glad -- got to see them in concert back in '99 or 2000. Just wonderful music, and such a great witness. Thank you for covering it and doing such a great job with it.
Thank you!
Thank you very much, Chris. It's another blessing to treasure.
God Bless you Chris for a wonderful God Giving voice. Love you brother from Sister in Christ.
Thank you!
God bless you Chris. Beautiful Rendition
Thanks!
What a stunning homage to my singing inspiration. Well done.
Wow, thank you!
This song and the singing is really beautiful.
Thanks much!
Chris...you guys are very good and I hope your new adventure is fruitful indeed...I liked what Glad did with instruments much better...saw them in concert many times. I met Michael at a friends house in 1980.
I so love when you sing gospel, you did an outstanding job as always!
I agree. It's not always easy to make Gospel sound sincere - I genuinely love your Gospel, you make me FEEL it.
this is wonderful chris I will tell all my friends about your great offerings
I love this! I have to listen to it every day!
Yay, thanks!
Great video of a favorite song from GLAD. Your voice and arrangement is super for listening to. I don't know how it all is put together but I'm thankful that you do! Thank you and God bless.
Thanks Charles, appreciate that!
One of my favorites. Well done.
Once again Chris...beautifully done! Amazing vocals and my heart is filled with gladness. You have been blessed by the Lord with an amazing talent! Thank you for sharing that talent with us.
You're welcome!
Beautifully done! You've been blessed with great talent. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you!
Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful BEAUTIFUL!
I first heard this from the group group GLAD. The first acapella I listened to when I first became a christian. God used them and the group acapella to get me through some tough emotional spots.
Chris Rupp sorry for the late response, I don't seem to get notifications to responses to my comments
This is so. Good. Love to listen to you singing ❤
I've never heard this song before. Thanks for providing the introduction! It's a beautiful song and you sing it so well.
I LOVE this Chris.. you rocked it! Thank you and as always...HUGS! HUGS! HUGS!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Chris, thank you for another lovely song and video....this one really got yo me. Thank the Lord for his love and grace...Amen. God's blessings to you, my friend.
Very beautiful Chris as usual. Thank you for sharing your beautiful voice with me. ❤️🎶❤️🎶❤️🎶❤️🎶❤️🙏🙏🙏
Thanks for listening!
I just stumbled across this song during quarantine. It’s helping me to remember to rejoice in all circumstances. I’ve listened to it on repeat for a while now. Thank you.
Awesome, glad you love it!
AMAZING!!! I'm so blessed to have found this music by you. God bless you my brother in Christ 💞
Thanks!
GREAT Music with an awesome message.
Thanks Deborah!
I just love this music
Thank you!
Absolutely beautiful Chris....I just love it!
this song is amazing, good job Chris!!!
Beautifully done!
This is just amazing. Thank-you for sharing you talents and introducing me to new music. Love the dog he is cute.
The words are so timely right now.
Extremely talented! Cking out your videos.
I appreciate that!
Wonderful!
God bless!
Thanks!
I remember Glad! We had one of their old records (before the days of cassette tapes and cd's LOL) - and this song was on it. Takes me back a lot of years and it was such a beautiful song then and once again you've managed to make it even better! Fantastic video, thank you!
You're quite welcome - it's hard not to sing along with you on these songs - brought back so many memories of that group called Glad - we saw them in concert at our church back in the day (I'm dating myself now LOL), but they were fantastic and my dad just had to buy one of their albums. I wish he still had it. I think it would be fun to go back and listen to that album again. Thanks for bringing back some fun memories :) Did you ever hear of a group called Bondservant? I believe they sang WITH Glad at that concert but I can't recall if they were a capella or not. Either way - they were also very good, had some really cool songs. I'll have to see if those albums still exist :)
Your voice is so clear - I think you do a better job than the original - Love It!!!
Wow, thank you!
Very well done!!!! just as glad singing be ya glad
Yay! thanks
Blessings to all who has been able to hear you sing 🙏
beautiful
I have always loved this song. Chris you have done a fabulous job with your rendition. Love!!
Great song and the scenery is perfect.
Thanks much!
Great job. This one of my favorite Glad songs and influenced the style of groups I was in.
Glad you enjoyed it!
awesome song Chris! Congrats brother! Love all of your music. Ive listened to you since your days with Home Free.
Awesome song and I am so glad to hear all your religious music. It reaches into my soul. God bless you all.
makes me want fall to be here.
and beautiful as always. 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
and puppy 😁😁😁😁
My soul and spirit are full! God bless you!
So amazing! Glad to hear you, Chris!
I´m a huge fan of these many Chrises-videos. Never can decide who´s the best, the cutest and...wait...why must I decide? They are all awesome! :)
And although I´m not the biggest fan of hymns, I really adore what you doing.
And it makes a lot of fun to discover how you will bring your own style in it. Sometimes it needs a few listenings more to get me, but in the end I love it.
A wonderful rendition!
Thanks!
Love the hymns. Your amazing vocal range was great in this piece. This is soul warming. Thanks for creating such peaceful and beautiful music! Just love this!
Great Job Chris. I love it as I do all your songs. What a handsome group of singers you have with you!
This is the best version yet in my humble opinion. Would be perfect if Glad had gotten their antecedent correct. Be a refuge ...FOR these fugitives in their flight. Ask Michael Kelly Blanchard. He wrote it.
Beautiful song and arrangement!
Thanks!
Beautiful!
Thanks!
Love your rendition of this song and your relationship with your dog buddy. A man's relationship with his dog often tells me much about the character of the man himself.
Played it before training today, something to start us off with some love ❤️. Be Glad 😁
Ahh... that was very soothing. Beautiful song & video, Chris. You picked the perfect scenery for it as always! Loved it!
Beautiful in every way!