Nearer, My God, to Thee | BYU Vocal Point ft. BYU Men's Chorus

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SONG CREDITS
Solo by James Stevens
Produced by McKay Crockett and James Stevens
Song by Sarah Adams and Lowell Mason
Arrangement by James Stevens
Mixed by James Stevens
Mastered by Troy Sales
Choir session engineered by Jeff Carter
© BYU Records 2014

VIDEO CREDITS
Director/DP: Brett Belingheri
Chief Lighting Technician: Pam Davis
Camera Operators: Brian Wilcox, with Brett Belingheri and Daniel Kellis
1st Assistant Camera: Jordan Kendall
Key Grip/Crane Operator: Ron Nix
Best Boy Grip: Al Williams
Dolly Grip: Quen Wilson
Company Grips: Steve Madsen, David Thorpe, Landon Nix, and Emerson Nix
Hair and Makeup: Mikayla Ellison
Editors: Brett Belingheri and Cody Phillips
Writers: Brett Belingheri, Cody Phillips, and Daniel Kellis
Producers: McKay Crockett and Bridget Benton
Executive Producer: Ben Fales (BYU Records)
© BYU Records 2014

Special thanks:
-Rosalind Hall, director of the BYU Men's Chorus, for her support of this project
-Julie Walker at Brigham Young University Communications for facilitating the assistance of our amazing camera crew

LYRICS:
In articulo mortis
Caelitus mihi vires

Nearer, my God, to Thee,
Nearer to Thee!
E’en though it be a cross
That raiseth me.

There let the way appear,
(In articulo mortis caelitus mihi vires.)
Steps unto heav’n;
(Deo adjuvante non timendum in perpetuum.)
All that Thou sendest me,
(Dirige nos Domine ad augusta per angusta.)
In mercy giv’n;
(Sic itur ad astra excelsior, excelsior, excelsior, excelsior, excelsior.)

Still all my song shall be
Nearer, my God, to Thee,
Nearer, my God, to Thee,
(Dirige nos Domine ad augusta per angusta.)
Nearer to Thee!
(Sic itur ad astra excelsior!)

Though like the wanderer,
(In articulo mortis caelitus mihi vires.)
The sun gone down,
(Deo adjuvante non timendum in perpetuum.)
Darkness be over me,
(Dirige nos Domine ad augusta per angusta.)
My rest a stone;
(Sic itur ad astra excelsior, excelsior, excelsior, excelsior, excelsior.)

Angels to beckon me
Nearer, my God, to Thee,
Nearer, my God, to Thee,
(Dirige nos Domine ad augusta per angusta.)
Nearer to Thee!
(Sic itur ad astra excelsior!)

Or if, on joyful wing
(In articulo mortis caelitus mihi vires.)
Cleaving the sky,
(Deo adjuvante non timendum in perpetuum.)
Sun, moon, and stars forgot,
(Dirige nos Domine ad augusta per angusta.)
Upward I fly!
(Sic itur ad astra excelsior. Dirige nos Domine ad augusta per angusta. Sic itur ad astra excelsior!)

LATIN TRANSLATION
In articulo mortis [At the moment of death]
Caelitus mihi vires [My strength is from heaven]
Deo adjuvante non timendum [God helps us; nothing should be feared]
In perpetuum [Forever]
Dirige nos Domine [Direct us, O Lord]
Ad augusta per angusta [To high places by narrow roads]
Sic itur ad astra [Such is the path to the stars]
Excelsior [Ever upward]

[mary-did-not-know]

i know nobody is ever going to see this but i struggle with depression and anxiety and this song always brings me so much peace. thank you for giving me a reason to smile.

[wongcayven]

The soloist breathed at 2:23, held the top note from 2:25 to 2:35 and continued singing until he finally breathed at 2:40. A 17-second belt at soprano range by a man! Totally awesome.

[happycrazykim]

This is my GO-TO song to uplift me, anytime, anywhere, no matter what storm is raging around me! Their smiles, the light in their eyes, their faces turned skyward, just PRAISING GOD! It gives me full-body chills EVERY SINGLE TIME I listen to it! It's like a BATTLECRY! Or a Christian Anthem!!! PRAISE JESUS! HE IS KING! HE IS COMING BACK SOON!!!

[vickiguyton]

God bless you sweetheart! I am 74 and have had friends and family with depression. You stay near to Jesus. He cares for you so much! Just seeing your comment will cause others to pray for you. Never give up, I pray for your healing dearest. You are loved! And, you are brave and stronger than you think because Jesus is your strength! Trust Him and talk to Him often!

[mmiikkel]

Gentlemen, it has been a privilege singing with you tonight.

[elornahmaphazima]

If mere humans can sound like this I'm definitely excited for heaven's choirs.This is a beautiful piece.❤

[HAL___]

Say what you want about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, these good people KNOW how to praise God in song.
Outstanding.

[YvonneBurggraaf-]

I know we are nearer to God then 10 years ago. For sure!

[dragonwarriorht]

I'm a Muslim and I really love Christianity and their choirs.
Much respect

[Vern_Trertnert]

Modern Christian music lacks so much of the awe and presence that these amazing old hymns had.

[musicofgod]

I'm from Indonesia. My family background from other religion, but thank Jesus, He call me to follow His way. Hallelujah

[domsdomain]

I strugle with depresion but every time I listen to this song its like God lifts all my fears and everything away. Praise Him!!!

[yeehaw]

Can we take a moment to appreciate the amazing soloist?

[dlcordner]

I am so grateful for you young man who use your gifts to praise God thank you

[rohanparmar]

I am a Hindu....but still these hymn gives me chills ....it's like we are in heaven ...being a Hindu I still love Christianity...god bless all 😊🙏🙏😊... Christianity always fascinates me

[kambo]

One can imagine how angels sing in heaven praising our Lord Jesus listening to this.

[YvonneBurggraaf-]

10 years ago I was focussed on family, work, fake friends. No time for myself and that means no time for God. Many other people needed attention and care. With selfcare and being alone, God comes near to you.

[KinksandTwist]

Who's still listening to this in 2023 ?? Ever fresh... spirit filled ❤🎉

[patrickallen]

I can only hope I can join my wife of 45 years in the Heavens expressed in Nearer my God to thee.

[Shumway-uggk]

Out of these 37 millions of views, I at least contributed 1, 000 of them lol
I can't stop re-listening. And I noticed that no matter what kind of mood I have, this song and this singing is always able to go through my heart that is surrounded by my anxiety and depression.
God bless all of those, who use their God-given talents to worship our Lord. Because these fruits that you bring, may save someone's physical and/or spiritual life in some day.
Be blessed and may God multiply your mastery of singing, playing the music, and help you to stay motivated to continue to do such things. You will be rewarded.

And may God bless those who are struggling, those who have to fight challenges in life. Let God bring you strength, and holy piece for your spiritual health. God bless you.