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I always picture Jesus standing behind you and smiling down on you as you sing and play your guitar for you are a light to those who are searching, suffering, worrying, crying and also to those who are joyfull in Jesus. Thank you.
Blessed are the poor in spirit Longing for their Lord For God's coming kingdom shall be theirs Blessed are the sorrowing For they shall be consoled And the meek shall come to rule the world Lead me, Lord, lead me, Lord By the light of truth To seek and to find the narrow way Be my way, be my truth Be my life, my Lord And lead me, Lord, today Blessed are the merciful, for mercy shall be theirs And the pure in heart shall see their God Blest are they whose hunger only holiness can fill For I say they shall be satisfied Lead me, Lord, lead me, Lord By the light of truth To seek and to find the narrow way Be my way, be my truth Be my life, my Lord And lead me, Lord, today And lead me, Lord, today
When I was in college, I was in the church choir. When the guitar player graduated, I picked up the title as an amateur that had a guitar as a hobby..LOL. But THIS the way I recalled the song being played. Since my college days, every church I heard play it....plays it so ssssllllooowwww that I think there is a app running slowing the song down to a crawl. We used to play it with a little pep. like in this video.
John Becker was the music director at Guardian Angles Church in Oakdale, MN during the 1980's. He wrote pieces like Lead Me Lord, Litany of the Saints, Come Taste and See, & Alpha and Omega. I remember the projector screen that had John's lyrics on transparent sheets that were swapped out as the song was being played so the congregation could sing along. My sister and I heard these songs so much that eventually we didn't need to look at the projection screen as we had the lyrics memorized. She and I didn't realize it at the time, but what a treat it was every Sunday for us to watch and listen to him preform the unique pieces of music he created. I wish I could find recordings of his work that contained his own voice (nothing against you, Chris!). If anyone has them, please post a comment. I'd love to connect and possibly obtain those.
I know what you mean. I was going to tell Chris B. here that when a song takes off like that it proves that in a way God is living in you, God is singing with you.
Thanks, yeah this is one where I've heard it at a wide variety of tempos. I like it where I did it.....if it's too slow the syncopation on the refrain just doesn't work well
When searching for weekly liturgical music, I always search for your videos. Your style is much like our Folk Choirs style! Thanks for the inspiration.....
Thanks Triciai. I grew up playing guitar in church, starting in about 6th grade so everything I know about how to play comes from that experience. God bless!
After the great loss of our dear folk choir mistress to Covid-19 in March 2020 (my bestie) - we are trying to bring back hymns like this into our repertoire. It will def be on the list to learn! Thank you Chris 💟
Chris, I was invited to lead a Rememberance Mass this Friday, and they asked that this song be the closing hymn ....Your version really helps me learn it quickly and easily, great job, and what a great song! Thank you...
Thank you for this! This song has been trapped in my head for weeks. Which is odd because churches by me barely have any music and I haven’t heard this one in so long! Thanks for helping me figure out what it’s called! I’m sure God is trying to tell me something through this song.
This is one of the more acceptable contemporary songs sung in Mass. It does not have secular implications or does not follow the secular music style (rock/pop). The organ version is beautiful too.
Chris Brunelle this is one of my favorites for closing. ❤I was just listening to your version to get some inspiration! we did we are called for closing song this week, verse 3 really hits home!
Do you plan to tweak this? Slightly louder vocal mic to balance the guitar - if you are using them(?) your sound person knows how. I would change nothing else. You have been gifted with a beautiful voice and I envy the ability of a musician to sing and accompany oneself and others. Be well.
Meekness is not being small, and without power. Meekness is having great power, and forbearing to rely on it to enforce your will. "The origin of “meek” in English comes from the Old Norse mjukr, meaning “gentle,” though perhaps a fuller understanding comes from the Greek origin, praus, which is translated as “strength under control.” In ancient Greece, war horses were trained to be meek - strong and powerful yet under control and willing to submit" All modern dictionaries mis-define this word as "soft, weak and easily influenced". Christ said "I am Meek, and Humble of Heart" Do you think he was saying that he was any of the things the modern dictionary would have you believe Meekness means? All of that said: the chorus speaks to me.
There are two renditions of this song available on TH-cam videos put out by OCP (Journeysongs Third Edition: Volume 24, th-cam.com/video/osbo-4SCkbg/w-d-xo.html; Spirit & Song Disc J, th-cam.com/video/-Qm5JG8zVhk/w-d-xo.html), with evidently different performers, the former's lead voice much deeper than the latter's. Do you know which is Becker's own performance, if either? Thank you. I have a sneaking suspicion that the former, which I like less, is Becker, because the latter rendition doesn't follow the sheet music in the part of the chorus with the words, "to seek and to find the narrow way", coming back to the tonic G on "way" instead of staying on A as in the published music.
Hello! John Becker and I attended the same church while I was growing up (which is where he used to work before becoming a lawyer) Neither recording is him. He has done a recording but it is not publicly available. Both recordings are too slow - the sheet music marking is quarter equals 120 - and you’re right, the Spirit and Song chorus is incorrect. Chris’s version is the most accurate-to-John recording I’ve found out there. Partially because of the rhythm and tempo, but also because Chris and John’s voices are similar. Hope that helps you out!
I always picture Jesus standing behind you and smiling down on you as you sing and play your guitar for you are a light to those who are searching, suffering, worrying, crying and also to those who are joyfull in Jesus. Thank you.
That’s all very kind of you. Thanks!!
Blessed are the poor in spirit
Longing for their Lord
For God's coming kingdom shall be theirs
Blessed are the sorrowing
For they shall be consoled
And the meek shall come to rule the world
Lead me, Lord, lead me, Lord
By the light of truth
To seek and to find the narrow way
Be my way, be my truth
Be my life, my Lord
And lead me, Lord, today
Blessed are the merciful, for mercy shall be theirs
And the pure in heart shall see their God
Blest are they whose hunger only holiness can fill
For I say they shall be satisfied
Lead me, Lord, lead me, Lord
By the light of truth
To seek and to find the narrow way
Be my way, be my truth
Be my life, my Lord
And lead me, Lord, today
And lead me, Lord, today
Thanks for all these great classic catholic hymns. Our family sings along.
I love that image!! Thank you :)
Lead us Lord, today, in the midst of Covid-19.
When I was in college, I was in the church choir. When the guitar player graduated, I picked up the title as an amateur that had a guitar as a hobby..LOL. But THIS the way I recalled the song being played. Since my college days, every church I heard play it....plays it so ssssllllooowwww that I think there is a app running slowing the song down to a crawl. We used to play it with a little pep. like in this video.
I completely agree. I’ve heard this song done slowly too many times. It should be joyous! :)
Thanks Chris! Hearing you play these tunes is so very helpful in learning them
for the ministry!!!
Been singing it like this for 6 years ain’t stopping now
Amen
Thankyou Chris Brunelle Happy Father's Day to you 💙 !!! You are a blessing to our Choir
Thank you! That so sweet :)
You lucky folk. ;)
Love this song! Update! It is 2022…. Awesome!
I always like this song
John Becker was the music director at Guardian Angles Church in Oakdale, MN during the 1980's. He wrote pieces like Lead Me Lord, Litany of the Saints, Come Taste and See, & Alpha and Omega. I remember the projector screen that had John's lyrics on transparent sheets that were swapped out as the song was being played so the congregation could sing along. My sister and I heard these songs so much that eventually we didn't need to look at the projection screen as we had the lyrics memorized. She and I didn't realize it at the time, but what a treat it was every Sunday for us to watch and listen to him preform the unique pieces of music he created. I wish I could find recordings of his work that contained his own voice (nothing against you, Chris!). If anyone has them, please post a comment. I'd love to connect and possibly obtain those.
I wake at 2:30 a.m.......to this song playing in my heart.....
Thank you so much for sharing your clear, beautiful singing of this great song and thank you for including the last verse.
The first time I heard was 27 of July 20 and can't stop singing!
One of my all time favorites and so powerful!
I used to play this about 30 years ago and I miss it. And I wish I had your singing voice.
Beautifully sung.... ✝️🙏
Great performance and ending hymn I can recall
I love this song. It conveys hope. Sung beautifully and with feeling.
Great song
Love this. There are certain songs you feel your heart and soul pour into while you are playing and singing them. This is one of them!
I know what you mean. I was going to tell Chris B. here that when a song takes off like that it proves that in a way God is living in you, God is singing with you.
I like the tempo, as that is the way I learned that song. This song is to be lively and up beat. Other videos were performed too slow. Very good!
Thanks, yeah this is one where I've heard it at a wide variety of tempos. I like it where I did it.....if it's too slow the syncopation on the refrain just doesn't work well
Singing it! Yes! Bless you all. ;-)
Beautiful - Love it. Wonderful Hymn.
When searching for weekly liturgical music, I always search for your videos. Your style is much like our Folk Choirs style! Thanks for the inspiration.....
Thanks Triciai. I grew up playing guitar in church, starting in about 6th grade so everything I know about how to play comes from that experience. God bless!
After the great loss of our dear folk choir mistress to Covid-19 in March 2020 (my bestie) - we are trying to bring back hymns like this into our repertoire. It will def be on the list to learn! Thank you Chris 💟
Beautiful song. Love it. Thank you for singing all three verses!❤️❤️❤️
You're welcome.....this is one of those songs that needs to have all the verses done. :-)
Chris Brunelle 👍👍👍
Beautiful
Awesome..thank you...
Well done as always! I refer to your music uploads to help prepare for Sunday mass. This song kind of reminds me of a John Denver melody.
MERRY CHRISTMAS
This is what religion in school in gym what we sing 🎵
I was blessed by your grace tonight and I'm now a fan!!
Thank you!!!
God bless you!! 🙏🏼 thanks
Great Song❣️😊
Chris, I was invited to lead a Rememberance Mass this Friday, and they asked that this song be the closing hymn ....Your version really helps me learn it quickly and easily, great job, and what a great song! Thank you...
Hi Chris, I love your music! I listen to you everyday!
Love it
Thank you for this! This song has been trapped in my head for weeks. Which is odd because churches by me barely have any music and I haven’t heard this one in so long! Thanks for helping me figure out what it’s called! I’m sure God is trying to tell me something through this song.
This is a wonderful piece. :) glad you found it
Love this song.... Been stuck in my head for 20 years, haven't heard it in a long time. Want to bring it to my new church. God bless 🙏
It’s a classic!
Great!
We are going to do this for our graduation church service next month. My son is one of the graduates. I just got chills listening to you sing it. 🎶
That’s wonderful to hear. It’s a perfect song for graduation
I really like the clean, pure quality of your voice.
Thank you!
I come to you, Chris, most often, to get a sense of these pieces. Thank you.
Well done, John! Love the chord work. Also, like your rendition of 'Litany of the Saints' - start my day with it!
God bless my dear bro Chris!
Thanks for doing this.
Thank you so much! Practicing today for Sunday mass,
You're welcome!
This is one of the more acceptable contemporary songs sung in Mass. It does not have secular implications or does not follow the secular music style (rock/pop). The organ version is beautiful too.
I agree. There’s a reason it’s hung around this long.
@@ChrisBrunelle You have an awesome voice too.
Great job Chris! Thanks for sharing!
You're welcome! I just sang this song at two masses this morning!
@@ChrisBrunelle We sang it too!
I've been looking for this song! Thank you so much, it sounds wonderful. :). Can you put the words/lyric down so we can sing along with you? :)
Chris....If you ever move to CT - I would hire you in a second!
Well thank you! I've never visited CT but I would love to one of these days
@@ChrisBrunelle If you ever do, let me know! We would love to have you play and sing at our church!
Haha! We need musicians in St. Mary's, PA too. Lol!!!!
Thanks for this great recording! You make it look so easy, Chris! :)
Jen Zink thanks!!! Did you do this one today?
Chris Brunelle this is one of my favorites for closing. ❤I was just listening to your version to get some inspiration! we did we are called for closing song this week, verse 3 really hits home!
Amen to that!
More music please!!!
I wish I had more time! :-)
Do you plan to tweak this? Slightly louder vocal mic to balance the guitar - if you are using them(?) your sound person knows how. I would change nothing else. You have been gifted with a beautiful voice and I envy the ability of a musician to sing and accompany oneself and others. Be well.
Thank you….yes, if I were to re-record I would have a better setup. I might get around to that one of these days
Meekness is not being small, and without power. Meekness is having great power, and forbearing to rely on it to enforce your will.
"The origin of “meek” in English comes from the Old Norse mjukr, meaning “gentle,” though perhaps a fuller understanding comes from the Greek origin, praus, which is translated as “strength under control.” In ancient Greece, war horses were trained to be meek - strong and powerful yet under control and willing to submit"
All modern dictionaries mis-define this word as "soft, weak and easily influenced".
Christ said "I am Meek, and Humble of Heart"
Do you think he was saying that he was any of the things the modern dictionary would have you believe Meekness means?
All of that said: the chorus speaks to me.
Pls add God is love by Joncas in your videos, thanks
I accidentally hit the dislike button. Sorry Chris! You’re wonderful and as a new Catholic who joined the choir your videos are so helpful. Thank you!
will of D?
I'm Jealous in a good way...I'm coming ...to catch up w/U
There are two renditions of this song available on TH-cam videos put out by OCP (Journeysongs Third Edition: Volume 24, th-cam.com/video/osbo-4SCkbg/w-d-xo.html; Spirit & Song Disc J, th-cam.com/video/-Qm5JG8zVhk/w-d-xo.html), with evidently different performers, the former's lead voice much deeper than the latter's. Do you know which is Becker's own performance, if either? Thank you. I have a sneaking suspicion that the former, which I like less, is Becker, because the latter rendition doesn't follow the sheet music in the part of the chorus with the words, "to seek and to find the narrow way", coming back to the tonic G on "way" instead of staying on A as in the published music.
I even like that variant/alternate tune in the chorus better. It also mirrors the verses' tune, so maybe is the right one.
Hello! John Becker and I attended the same church while I was growing up (which is where he used to work before becoming a lawyer)
Neither recording is him. He has done a recording but it is not publicly available. Both recordings are too slow - the sheet music marking is quarter equals 120 - and you’re right, the Spirit and Song chorus is incorrect.
Chris’s version is the most accurate-to-John recording I’ve found out there. Partially because of the rhythm and tempo, but also because Chris and John’s voices are similar. Hope that helps you out!
@@kejonza No, you're right, I like the incorrect version better.
Wrong title
?? The song’s been up for 5.5 years and nobody else had said that.
Beautiful