You Are Near by Dan Schutte guitar cover

Written by Dan Schutte, based on Psalm 139. Text and music copyright 1971, 2008, OCP.

[momoyola]

I am in my church choir even though i cant read music and your videos HELP ME SO MUCH! You are the reason i can sing in mass! THANK YOU SO SO MUCH! Your videos are a true blessing in my life!

[andrewjohnson]

Chris, i am one of the cantors from Holy Family Catholic Church in Grand Forks, North Dakota. From the Responsorial to the Gospel Acclamation to the selected hymns for the mass, you are the one I am singing with for a couple of days before I sing as cantor. What you do is invaluable for many, I bet. I just thank God and you for what you do. It has helped so many of us through practice sessions before we serve at the mass. God bless you.

[cathybennett]

When we used to do this we replaced "Yaweh" with "Father" it fitted well. I'm going to suggest singing this beautiful hymn again at our services. Lovely arrangement Chris - thank you 🙏

[sherrygwardyck]

Thank you so very much...My mother spread her wings and flew to heaven, where so no longer is suffering but will be living eternally in God's Kingdom. You Are Near was playing. The words are pure! Your musical gifts are a true blessing!

[britainelise]

I’ll have to side with others here and say your videos are very helpful on those mornings when I’m cantoring and trying to crash learn the songs before Mass (guilty…lol). It’s easier for me to learn the hymns listening to one voice rather than a choir sometimes. Very well done; thank you for your commitment and dedication to music in the Church and for doing it with excellence.

[sallielange]

You have helped me so much.thank you from Florida Keys. ...

[rodolfojude]

Oh this song bring me to tears 😭 thank you 🙏 the words are powerful.

[michaelbabia]

Chris you look good with hat on. Keep up the good work, singing great hymns..

[ingslamb]

Hi this is one of my favourite hymns. I sing it Yahweh I know you are near. I would love to meet you and sing it with you!

[marcf]

Once again. Chris saves 11:15 mass. Actually, I already knew it, but I haven't sang at mass since May due to Covid restrictions, so it was good to do a "duet" with Chris to warm up. Beautiful rendition!!!

[michelleparsons]

When I was a child, this was my favorite hymn and it still is 💖 just beautiful ! Thank you, brother 😊

[bernie.fitzpatrick]

Thank you Chris, this is one of my favourite songs. I sing this everyday. God bless from New Zealand🇳🇿💕🙏😊

[jenjq]

This one just reminds me of summer...the words give so much grace.

[dianebaileymusicministries]

Love your videos …you are gifted my brother

[tah]

Your Your voice Chris, is so comforting, as you sing this, one of my most favored hymns.
Thank you. Every time I start to feel down I visit your page and get revived.

[dr]

Awesome job as always, thanks for your work. You are my go to when I need to refresh my vocals. Doing a funeral on Friday.

[vincelong]

It must be nice to know that when the church is being used, you have a friend that let you use his music store to record in. Nice work, Chris. Your posts are a big help.

[johndenicola]

So not used to hearing/singing this without "Yahweh" (YHWH) in this - just a little disconcerting, that's all. I read what Dan Schutte wrote about these changes (Pope Benedict I believe)... I miss it, but that's fine. Thanks!