The Concordia Choir -Children of the Heavenly Father arr. René Clausen

René Clausen conducts his arrangement of this Swedish Hymn. Concordia College is located in Moorhead, MN.

[nonenowherebye]

I was at Holden Village one summer. Earlier in the summer, a family had visited to fulfill their child's final wish. Later in the summer, after the child had passed, they returned to scatter the ashes. There wasn't an announcement, or official time on the schedule, but a memorial was held in the village center. Probably 200 people showed up for it, and this hymn was sung. One of the most sacred moments of my life. Everyone in the Village Center was in tears, but the song continued.

[michaelcollier]

one of my all time favorite hyms I sang this for my foster mother's funeral

[carolynjacobs]

50+ years ago when I sang with the children’s choir in church my mother would tell me how many people in service would have tears in their eyes. I now am moved to tears by the eternal truth of this most beautiful song. ThankYou 2:39

[davidhubbell]

I attended Concordia College in New York (now closed) and heard this song many times. I don't think that I have ever heard a rendition as beautiful as this one.
Wow.

[tomfinland]

One of the most beautiful songs posted on Youtube ... Contemporary "Christian" music couldn't hold a candle to this gorgeous song ---- lyrics posted below by someone. Pure poetry at its finest and of course, the singers are the BEST.

[lianecornils]

That’s the prettiest choir I ever heard. 😇

[zippy]

"Nestling bird nor star in heaven
Such a refuge e'er was given."
A beautiful hymn with a beautiful message.

[duanewestergaard]

Had to listen to this after what happened down in Nashville today😢

[darrenschieman]

Such a beautiful hymn. I remember many a time singing this hymn to my two children before putting them to bed.

[brianbaumgarn]

I have just finished listening to about two hours of Luther's Nordic Choir and Concordia's choir. It isn't too far from the gate to heaven if you ask me. Both have a blend of voices that cut right to the quick. I don't know why I would sit listening with tears in my eyes for that long, but God help me, I love it so. Keep singing, young people.

[nae]

I remember singing this song when I was 7 or 8 at the Lutheran elementary school I attended. It was for the funeral of a child in the church who’d passed away. I can’t imagine losing a child, but what comfort knowing your child is safe with his Heavenly Father!

[dlgo]

Powerful ending! All the way up 'der in Northern Minnesohta. :)

[bettrinatruitt]

Beautiful! Love the blue velvet. Royal blue is the loyal hue of Heaven.

[jennywaldensi]

Rene Clausen and the Concordia Choir present beautiful, Biblical hymns that are almost 'gone' from most church gatherings today. Thank you!

[bobbyashmore]

TRUE GODLY MUSIC!THIS SONG HAS GOT ME OUT OF A SUICIDAL STATE MANY A TIME!GOD BLESS ALL THE CHOIR MEMBERS AND THANK YOU FOR POSTING!

[ernestoross]

Superior blend of voices, excellent staggered breathing, and Concordia does not take a backseat to any choir. The pronunciations of "evil" is right-on. Perfect pause before the most important verse of the Hymn, "Though He giveth or He taketh, God His children ne'er forsaketh!"

Thank you for a superior rendition!

[mugsgang]

Brings back sweet memories of my Swedish heritage. Granny Osterberg was Norwegian and Grandpa Was Swedish.

[nicknaumann]

I can't stop crying, and that's a good thing. Thank you

[davidhubbell]

Absolutely beautiful. I attended Concordia College in New York many years ago, and the choir always concluded their concerts with this piece.

[Wordchipper]

Absolutely terrific! I was at the broadcast of a Prairie Home Companion when Mr. Clausen directed the Concordia Choir to accompany Garrison Keillor as he did a reading about a Norwegian immigrant school teacher in North Dakota who ended up at Concoridia. And will never forget Rene Clausons work as director of our Olivet choir.