Deep River (2014) | The Tabernacle Choir

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The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square present "Deep River" with lyrics by Marta Keen and arrangement by Mack Wilberg.

Episode 4401. Aired January 19, 2014

[brockandersen]

I must have a soul, because this music truly speaks to it. So grateful for this.

[mnebwdl]

Lovely and amazing. I probably hear it 100 times over and over…

[rrfirefly]

It's impossible for me to hear this without tears showing up on my cheeks.
A song of deep longing for the final return... home. May that time in our lives be one very much like this beautiful spiritual.

[lynneelliottforrest]

In 1972, our high school lost 3 students in a car crash. Our chorus sang this song at all 3 funerals.
And, I can only imagine this is similar to what we'll hear when we ARE crossing over. Heavenly.

[lindahuggins]

A mezzo soprano sung this song at my Father's funeral in Birmingham, AL. This version is beautiful too.

[thom]

I'm not a Mormon, but this choir is a great gift to America. I used to listen to them just to calm down when I felt overwhelmed. Such sweet heavenly music. Wilberg really took the choir to new heights.

[brianbitters]

Thank you Tabernacle Choir for singing this song. The song truly touches my soul and makes me cry.

[daveloftus]

I agree with Brock. .Beautiful slow-moving, blended voices calms me.

[thom]

This performance makes me want to pray.

[sheldonbodryn]

I saw Tennessee Ernie Ford sing this song in 1957 on TV. It was a beautiful version of it, the first time I ever heard it. Yesterday I played this on the piano for others to hear when we were in a flash flood watch. Today I find that the river is going down again and the danger appears to be passing.

[tabeakalimeris]

Lyrics

Deep River,
My home is over Jordan.
Deep River, Lord.
I want to cross over into campground.

Deep River.
My home is over Jordan.
Deep River, Lord,
I want to cross over into campground

Oh or don't you want to go,
To that Gospel feast;
That Promised Land,
Where all is peace?

Deep River,
My home is over Jordan.
Oh, Deep River, Lord,
I want to cross over
I want to cross over
I want to cross over
Into campground.

[toddskidmore]

I don't know how they sing all theses soul touching songs. I can't even listen to them without my soul weeping. Some of these I have heard for more than 50 years. But on the first note the tears begin to flow.

[dennisadrianmiddendorp]

I was playing this on the piano and wanted to hear a good choral rendition.
As soon as it started, I was reduced to tears .... and I'm not a particularly emotional person.
The performance by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra just resonated deep in my soul.

[hxrtqcn]

Прекрасное исполнение!
Торжественно и нежно одновременно!
Спаси Господи! 🙏💖

[fhiggenbottom]

Without question, music is the universal language, and for the nearly 175 years since this magnificent choir was founded in August of 1847 it's been wonderfully used to communicate a message of divine love through songs that transcend, the divisions of politics, religion and culture. I'm not a Morman but remain deeply thankful for the ministry of song by their choir.

[luizabelacruz]

God will bless you for me for these songs, , They take me to places. have never been in my mind, , ,

[natalpignatta]

I love this song ... I was able to sing with a University choir in 2002. Very beautiful with your voices. this song

[debdavis]

Every time I want to be closer to heaven I just listen to this choir.My Favorite choir. It gives me chills of awe.

[angiemcgeefugal]

I have a deep abiding love for this choir and the love, spirit, and comfort I feel when they sing. Metaphorically, my home is over Jordan. and I can’t wait to one day cross over into campground to where I ultimately belong. :)

[vaughangarrick]

A recording I often listen to when I feel my struggles are weighing me down