Check out this wonderful video of a talented children’s choir singing the beloved song ‘You Raise Me Up.’ The singers in the video are part of the One Voice Children’s Choir. Their harmonies are amazing, and hearing their angelic music will give you chills.
‘When I am down and, oh, my soul, so weary
When troubles come and my heart burdened be
Then I am still and wait here in the silence
Until You come and sit awhile with me’
What an incredible rendition of ‘You Raise Me Up.’ This popular anthem brings hope and reflection, and the kids did a wonderful job conveying that message with their performance.
“This is spectacular! The scenery, the joy, the voices – it gives one such hope. Thank you!” comments one person after watching the music video.
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The talented One Voice Children’s Choir is a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring the world through the power of children's voices. According to their website, their vision is “a world where children lead out in creating a kind and understanding community for all through genuine, purposeful, and heart-felt communication.”
When it comes to the background of ‘You Raise Me Up,’ the song was composed by Rolf Løvland, and Brendan Graham wrote the lyrics. It was first recorded by Norwegian-Irish band Secret Garden, in collaboration with Irish singer Brian Kennedy. The song did not start out as a major hit, but it was recorded by more than a hundred other artists, most notably singer Josh Groban in 2003. This specific rendition gave the song new life and popularity.
We hope you enjoyed listening to this performance of ‘You Raise Me Up’ from the One Voice Children’s Choir today!