André Rieu - Nearer, My God, to Thee (live in Amsterdam)

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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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[Afghanen]

”Gentlemen, it has been a privilege playing with you tonight.”

[amaranextdoor]

My father passed two days ago. This is for you, Dad 🤍

[NoelMoses-lb]

My loving wife of 51yrs went to be with Jesus on 11mar2024. She's no more 'nearer my God to Thee' but in His very presence awaiting the resurrection ❤. This is the hope we have as believers in Christ, God bless 🙌

[antoniosandoval]

Who in 2024 listening this masterpiece?

[dianachelagat]

My cousin passed on 27th of April 2024 .These song is for you bro😢May the perpetual light shine upon you. May you rest in eternal peace 🕊🕊🕊

[marbiz]

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.

[reid]

Let us all kneel and pray that Jesus will restore peace in America 🇺🇸 and bring more people to see the truth .

[richibuendia]

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.

[musictime]

Imagine singing this while entering the gates of heaven... And you see all those loved ones and angels and God waiting for you...

[MarbIe_]

This was the last piece of music 1500 souls heard on April 15th, 1912

[buumbamudenda]

Mt eldest brother passed away 18 years ago. All I remember is how he loved me and treated me like his child. He led me through Sunday School. He's the reason I love God so much today.... I pray I can embrace tou again one day.... 😢 May your Soul continue to rest in peace. I really miss you bro.... I wish you lived to see what I have sis

[nenblom]

My dad is with God now. I love you dad and I miss you so much. ❤❤❤❤❤

[lth]

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.

[jessievantreijan]

Amsterdam, Amsterdam turn your heart to Him. His glory used to dwell so strongly in you. Turn back again and be saved, Amsterdam and the beautiful nation of Netherland. Amen

[kimtowner]

As I listen to this beautiful hymn, I'm thinking of my adult son, who passed away late last year, at the young age of 37. Kiddo. your old man will never forget you, and we will see each other again when my time comes, I'm sure of it.

[zigzag]

Imagine waking up, and seeing every news channel playing this, with the caption "You're at your god's mercy".

[AMHAD.]

Music is the strongest language in the world. It can evoke so many emotions in one moment. Sadness, grief, memory emerging!

[brianhicks]

If this doesn’t give you chills nothing will..

[travisfield]

While I haven't cried in years, I had to hold back tears while viewing this. Bravo Andrie Rieu. Your work is a major contribution to human civilization.

[elliottfireice]

For my Grandad who died 5 years ago on 2nd August 2019. My god do i miss him SO much. Please if your reading this, take a moment to make a change towards a better life and like this. Music can unite strangers. At the level of consciousness we are all inseparable