André Rieu - Nearer, My God, to Thee (live in Amsterdam)
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Published 2013-07-30
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Nearer, My God, to Thee" is a 19th-century Christian hymn by Sarah Flower Adams, based loosely on Genesis 28:11--19, the story of Jacob's dream.
The original lyrics to the hymn are as follows:
Nearer, my God, to Thee, nearer to Thee!
E'en though it be a cross that raiseth me;
Still all my song shall be nearer, my God, to Thee,
Chorus: Nearer, my God, to Thee, nearer to Thee!
Though like the wanderer, the sun gone down,
Darkness be over me, my rest a stone;
Yet in my dreams I'd be nearer, my God, to Thee,
Chorus
There let the way appear steps unto heav'n;
All that Thou sendest me in mercy giv'n;
Angels to beckon me nearer, my God, to Thee,
Chorus
Then with my waking thoughts bright with Thy praise,
Out of my stony griefs Bethel I'll raise;
So by my woes to be nearer, my God, to Thee,
Chorus
Or if on joyful wing, cleaving the sky,
Sun, moon, and stars forgot, upwards I fly,
Still all my song shall be, nearer, my God, to Thee,
A sixth verse was later added to the hymn by Edward H. Bickersteth, Jr. as follows:
There in my Father's home, safe and at rest,
There in my Savior's love, perfectly blest;
Age after age to be, nearer my God to Thee.
Chorus
"Nearer, My God, to Thee" is also associated with the sinking of the RMS Titanic, as some survivors later reported that the ship's string ensemble played the hymn as the vessel sank.
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All Comments (21)
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”Gentlemen, it has been a privilege playing with you tonight.”
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112 years. You were remembered
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If this doesn’t give you chills nothing will..
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Good night, mom. One day we’ll find each other again amongst green fields and blue waters.
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My brother passed away from cancer on June 11, 2022. The pain I feel has not gone away. I believe she is with Jesus now.
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112 years ago, on the early hours of April 15th, 1912, as the RMS Titanic sank into the icy waters of the North Atlantic, the brave musicians aboard played this as their last song. Sadly, all of them would be among the 1,500 souls lost in the sinking.
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Never doubt that there is a God, he is there. I know
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May the perpetual light shine upon those 1,500 souls perished in the sinking of the Titanic 112 years ago. God grant those souls and the Titanic rest in eternal peace
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i wouldn’t mind if this was the last song i would hear on this earth.
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What an incredible audience for a symphony, glad to see the art isn’t dying
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The historical significance of this beautiful hym is lost on a lot of people. This is probably the last piece of music over 1000 people heard on their last night on earth in April 4th 1912. I can’t listen to this song without crying. I have been obsessed with the Titanic ever since I could remember. May all their souls rest in peace
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Music is the strongest language in the world. It can evoke so many emotions in one moment. Sadness, grief, memory emerging!
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My beautiful wife of 49 years passed away suddenly in December. We had this played at her funeral. Every now and again I play this. Such a fond reminder of wonderful times.
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My papa died six months ago because of cancer. My world will be forever broken without him.
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This melody really captures the feeling of being closer to God. It captures the sound of majesty, of glory, of beauty. In short, it captures the sound of heaven!
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Every time I hear this hymn my mom is alive in spirit.... I miss her so much
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The last thing i want to hear in this Earth before passing away.
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Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful Christian hymns ever! The lyrics are so pure and profound
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3 years about my death of my grandpa, he misses me. He died from cancer + covid at 8, april 2021, and now we are the 8, april 2024. Rest in peace. Amen - Signed, your loved great-grandson.
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My Dad passed away on July 2022,it was a long and difficult time to believe that our beloved has gone....but GOD wiped out our tears......now He is nearer to our God❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
