My Country, 'Tis of Thee | The Tabernacle Choir

The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square present "My Country, 'Tis of Thee" from Thesaurus Musicus, 1744, lyrics by Samuel F. Smith and arrangement by Mack Wilberg.

Episode 4424. Aired June 29, 2014

[santtu]

God bless America from Finland, your allie forever!

[daramolacaleb]

If renditions as these by mortal men could be this sweet, how much more that of heaven. O Lord help me to be there.

[tambirane]

I am *so, so, so, so* grateful and deeply thankful to be born and raised in the US.

[Mthermavrick]

Say what you want about the Mormons. (and a lot can be said) they have the best Choir in the world.

[gabrielwilliamcollins]

I was not born in the United States but I’m so happy and proud that I’m an American.

[kyleswenson]

I Love this song! Just thinking of what the United States is going through today this song gives me hope and happiness. I am grateful and blessed to be born in this beautiful country.

[brentanoschool]

My Country ‘Tis of Thee (also known as “America”) is a patriotic hymn written by Samuel F. Smith in 1832, while a student at Andover Theological Seminary in Andover, Massachusetts. The melody had traveled around Europe in several variations, including “God Save the King.” Even Beethoven and Haydn had used the music in some of their own compositions.
My Country ‘Tis of Thee (America) was the lyrical result of Samuel Smith’s drive to create a national hymn for the United States. In about 30 minutes on a rainy day, he wrote the now classic anthem. The first three verses encourage and invoke national pride, while the last verse was specifically reserved as a petition to God for His continued favor and protection of the United States of America.

[w.randlescott]

The passion everyone is putting into this piece of music puts me right in the feels. This rendition made me cry tears of patriotism.

[sydneybond]

"Let music swell the breeze...Sweet Freedom's Song." God Bless America

[Suprcoop]

God bless America from upstairs here in Canada

[latter-daysaintpud]

I love America, I would live there. I have an advantage in knowing the music to this song, coming from 😊

[Twister]

God, and God alone, inspired, founded and preserves America. May we prove to be wise enough to always have our Father in Heaven as our protector and King.

[marirombola]

Questo é un inno meraviglioso.
Io sono italiana, ma la bellezza supera il luogo di nascita.
GOD BLESS ALL OF US AND USA..❤

[sellmav]

I have never loved my country more than I do today. I am so blessed to live in a country anointed by God to be a beacon of liberty and the power of redemption through Jesus Christ. We must save it or the whole world will fall.

[captainchaserman]

LONG MAY OUR LAND BE BRIGHT WITH FREEDOMS HOLY LIGHT PROTECT US BY THY MIGHT GREAT GOD OUR KING!!! some of the greatest lyrics ever written, in my humble opinion.

[OSTARAEB]

From an American, soft beautiful power of our National Soul. I can't express it more nor do I know how to. You just "get it".

[ldyoung]

We hear our patriotic songs too infrequently! They are very much soul stirring! Thank you choir, orchestra and director! Best Wishes from rural Mississippi! Love to All! Stay safe everyone!

[beckym.]

I know the song was so beautiful and building beautiful pictures
Wow wow that’s awesome 👏 thanks so much

[PikaChu-kjms]

That was enough for make me cry like a child! 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭USA is the true love of my life! I love this country more than anything in this world, unfortunately I was born in india and in a poor family it would be a long and difficult journey for me to get there but I will never gonna give up till my last breath, this is the reason I still alive today coz I don't want to die on any other land I want to die on you soil! And get buried in it, If I was lucky enough to born their I would definitely join the military and protect this great nation.
Love from deep core of my heart! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸USA and USA forever!!

[lisamaslen]

I'm going to show this to my primary children today and then teach them the song. I'm excited. It is beautiful!