"Mansions of the Lord" performed by the Cadet Glee Club of West Point
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- Опубликовано: 9 июл 2011
- It was this hymn that inspired the production "Stand Ye Steady -- Songs of Courage and Inspiration".
During the closing credits of the movie "We Were Soldiers", I heard this hymn sung by the Cadet Glee Club of West Point. After listening to it over and over, moved by its reverent lyrics sung to a melody that healed a generation of soldiers so unjustly held in scorn and, at the same time, conveying a comforting eternal Truth, I contacted the Glee Club Director Constance Chase and proposed the production. Many of the Glee Club's followers consider this hymn to be the signature performance of the Glee Club. The opportunity to create "Stand Ye Steady" became a reality in 2004.
What makes this hymn so special is that it is based on Scripture from the Gospel of John, Chapter 14:
"Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also."
Were there ever more direct and authoritative words spoken by Jesus Christ than, "...if it were not so, I would have told you."
Let us thank the Good Lord for this certainty and let us thank Him for expressing it to us so directly. ":Oh Lord, when the Men and Women defending our Country on ground, sea or in the air, and we Citizens of the United States of America, pray for the shelter of Your invincible hand, let us rest in these Your words.
The performance of "Mansions of the Lord" can be seen and heard on the DVD (in 5.1 Dolby Digital) and CD (stereo) "Stand Ye Steady - Songs of Courage and Inspiration" available at www.standyesteady.com and honoring all US Armed Forces past and present. Directed and edited by Doug Coppi of Curtain Call Productions, www.curtaincallproductions.com.... 
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My grandfather served four tours in Vietnam as a helicopter pilot. He would retrieve wounded and fallen soldiers from the battle fields front lines. Life expectancy for that task was only fifteen minutes and yet he served four tours. God rest my hero in the mansions of the Lord.
so many fine who dedicated so much
I served throughout the bloodiest years of Vietnam as a Navy line officer and
my father, a 30yr USN/MSC served as an advisor for 8 more in
I Corps. Vietnam claimed him almost 10 years to the day Saigon fell.
We are a blessed nation for having had such but sadly
so many have discarded the price paid to preserve what
our founding fathers envisioned for our nation
Amen my brother he giveyth he take it brothers in serving amen
Im from Poland.. i Don't have family in the U.S.A
I have nothing to do with America.. But I give my heart whole honor to all the fallen..
Hal Moore left us today. He is with his men in the Mansions of the Lord. God Bless, Rest In Peace.
No more pain Dad. Rest for your weary body. Korean War veteran. US. Navy. I'm sure you've arrived to the mansion. Miss you every day. 😔
Salute rendered !
mine too. he suffered terribly for a year before he passed on July 4 in 2014. He is in glory now, thanks to our God's mighty love.
We know JESUS CHRIST is LORD of Lords and will soon gather His Elect-----!!My daddy was a 24 yr old sargeant in the 4th Armored Division. 1916-1962.Well done good and faithful servant.
From an old veteran.....bless these fine young people
Just lost my best friend tonight in a remote Afghanistan valley, far away from his family and me, his best friend. Only song that reminds me that he's being shown his very own mansion, in the many mansions of the our Lord. Love you Brother.
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My ancestors came here in 1628 George and Samuel Sellers with William Penn and established Darby, Pennsylvania. A long line of my ancestors were involved in building our great nation long before, during, and after Independence.
We must guard this precious gift The United States of America.
Thank you to those that did and still do. We are indebted to your selflessness.
A humbled citizen.
Glenda, Wm Penn wasn't born until 14 October 1644 and didn't receive the grant form King Charles II until 1681. Perhaps you meant 1682? My ancestors came with the Penn Quaker migration in 1689.
To my loving husband who served in the Army in Korea. Gone but never forgotten.
R.I.P Dad served from 65-88 retired as a Commanding Sgt.Major served in Vietnam from 65-68 may your courageous fighting spirit carry on.
I lost my son to the Afghanistan war. Many question the reasons for being there. Some see it necessary. Weather you agree or not. No matter what Campaign all of our Troopers fought in.. This song is a tribute to sons, daughters, Brothers, and Sisters, fathers. to them that made the ultimate sacrifice. They made it to protect the ones they loved back home, a strong faith and belief in this country, as well as there Brothers on there flanks.. Never forget them. As a former Marine who served in another theater. This song is about Honor. To My fallen solider PFC Dana Michael Rook 101st Airborne.. Nov. 4 1990 - April 22 2014....My Broken Heart Aches without you, My Hero, My Teacher, My Best Friend, Your very proud Father...I Love You..
Mr. Rook, May Jesus wrap his arms around your son and hold him tight.
Gratitude is not lost from some of us...R.I.P. PFC Rook...
Mr. Rook, Thank you for your sacrifice and God Bless your son in heaven.
Thank you Sir! You and your family are a Guardian of Freedom!
Thank you for sharing Dana’s name and his service. Your love for him is palpable. Be well Sir.
I came to the First Air Cavalry after Ia Drang and I appreciate this song very much .
Thank You For Your Service!🇺🇸
Lynn yes, for the movie We Were Soldiers, about the 7th Air Cav in Vietnam-starred Mel Gibson ..this song was written for this movie. Watch the entire movie and have tissue ready, you will need it (:l. Respects
Rest in peace to my Uncle Bob, Robert Henry Brown Jr., USN, Vietnam veteran, and Pop-Pop Brown, Robert Henry Brown Sr., USA, survivor of Anzio. Thank you both for allowing me to be born free.
I hope all soldiers know the Lord.
Rest Well Dad...1929-2012, US Air Force Intelligence, '51-'55...and a lifetime spent keeping us all safe. You will always be my hero.
This video is very emotional to me. As a 22 year Army Veteran, I always think of the young men and women who served their country and did not make it back home. We will never forget your ultimate sacrifice and will live everyday to the fullest in your honor.
AMEN🇺🇸
They were abused by a bunch of globalist.
Memorial Day 2018......the true heros never made it home.......only the dead have seen the end of war......may they at last find peace in the mansions of the Lord
All are heroes
I had to look this up after hearing it in the film "We Were Soldiers". What a moving hymn. It should have won every award there is for music, but the academies snubbed it. What a shame.
Great hymns are still being written.
I served for my country in Afghanistan and Iraq and I was proud to serve beside the American soldiers. I know Britain and America have their differences, but I don't care. We're allies, no matter what anyone says. R.I.P to our fallen heroes who gave their lives for freedom. Brothers to the End.
I'm proud to have the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia as allies of the U.S. I hope I can visit Great Britain one day, and thank you.
God bless you and God may bless America
God Bless You and Yours! Yes! We stand together! Yes we have differences but regardless we will go together! As Brothers we may fight each other but with any other adversary they will have to take us both on! Proud to Stand with you!
I served and did three tours in Iraq, as a Marine 0311, At my first duty station way back in 82 as a young Boot We had a English Marine who transferred into the United State Marine corp. His last name was Biddle. He became a friend over there in the Philippines, I saw him 10 yrs latter in Iraq, we hugged and yes even cried a little as we had both been through quite a bit. It doesnt matter what country we are from, we are in it together..Yes you are my Brother..Thank you for watching my back!
@ angry... Perhaps our governments have some political differences, but they are of little or no concern to those of us who wore the uniform. Damned right we're Allies. Brits and Yanks have been shoulder to shoulder in one way or another since WW1. I had the pleasure and honor to be aboard the HMS Amazon when it visited the U.S. in the early 90s. I still have a miniature ships crest I was presented. And some of us remember and were quite moved by the honors and memorials England rendered to America immediately after 9/11. We're one people separated by a common language. I say that with humor and full affection and respect !
I was an Army singer in the Viet Nam War era, 1969-1973. I was most fortunate to be a member of TUSAC, The U. S. Amry Chorus, at Ft Myer, VA, the home of The Old Guard. What a gift it was to sing during my four years of military duty. I commend the cadets of all the military posts. You are awesome, and this hymn is a fine example of your gifts.
The first time I heard it was at the end of "We Were Soldiers." I watched the entire movie without any real reaction until I had heard this hymn. I am a Vietnam Veteran 1966-67 and have friends and warrior brothers in the Wall, but this hymn and the names on the Wall opened the floodgates for me. Every five years we attend our Battalion's Reunion at the Wall in DC. Seeing their names, remembering their faces and recalling their laughter is very moving, but listening to this Hymn drives the nail home. God Bless All Who Fight For This Great Country of Ours No Matter What War or Year!
I'm British and served - often alongside my American friends.
We served without anyone watching - but that was the life we chose - to the fallen the glory - for those that remain the quiet pride of knowing we gave.
To the mansions where we meet again my friends ...
Well said and Amen
God bless America.
In honor of my Uncle, 1Lt Charles W. Rhine, 134 Inf, 35 Div. KIA Dec 6, 1944 and now lies in honored glory in Lorraine American Cemetary, St. Avold, France. Your family and I will never forget you nor will we forget that freedom is not free. Someone paid. You paid with your life and someday I will be able to say thank you for your noble sacrifice when we meet in Paradise. Aunt Edna loved you and talked about you until the day she died.
Tim Willet, SMSgt,. USAF (Ret)
Performing this in the Royal Albert Hall next Saturday. If we make half as good a sound as this choir I'll be pleased! Brilliant.
I was with the 101st Airborne Infantry in Viet Nam. God bless you grandfather. He is one of my heros. Thank you kevin
very moving song..hits the heart. GOB BLESS THE US TROOPS!
This will be played at my funeral when Jesus calls me to my mansion.
ME TOO
At mine also,
Mansions of the Lord was played while Ronald Reagan lay in state.
Tears of honor to those before and after me. Let freedoms light shine from each one. The night is not dark any more with their light above us.
Can NOT believe this powerful piece was written for that movie. I thought it was so much older.
May history Never Forget
Beldar Conehead : 😞 too late. Most are preoccupied. 💜
Moving song. Happy Memorial Day from Germany.
I'm listening in memory of my friend, classmate, teammate, and good guy, Prentice Dale LeClair.
It's memorial day 2019. This is the first time I've ever heard this song. It's very powerful. God bless all who have served.
Rest in eternal peace Pa, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, Served, Korean War, 1928-2003, I miss you still.
God rest your soul Mr. President
These are some of America's best, and as an old man, I feel very proud!
I'm listening today while thinking of Mickey Rooney who just passed. He was part of that generation of Hollywood stars who supported the American force during WWII, the Korean conflict, the Vietnam conflict, and the wars in the Middle East.He was a man of deep faith. God bless him.
Jim Porter
Chokes me up every time I hear it.
Gosh, I could hardly type my message for weeping. Some songs are truly inspired and this one especially. Those in the military or families who have lost loved ones in battle understand all too well the meaning in the words of loss and healing in this gorgeous song.
I always thought this had been written in the 19th century. I was amazed to find out it was written for a recent film! The music never fails to give me goosebumps and it makes me weep. Rest in peace, all the brave soldiers who have given their lives in wars from the beginning of time.
This brings me to tears. US Marine 1963-1967. Semper fi.
When my younger brother died of cancer this was a great comfort to me. Thank You.
He was not without you, nor his family. I had 5 military brothers, all older then I. The oldest served in Korea @ 17yrs of age, then 2 tours of Vietnam, one tour as a "tunnel rat". You are your friend's Blessing. May you feel Peace, Brotherhood, Love.
In Memory of my Cousin Tom Bennett...MOH...Vietnam...Native West Virginian
bless him
ChoralSea respects
Be Thou At Peace
Glorious. Always enjoyed ronan Tynan singing this one. Now have a new favorite.
I have been playing the music of the Glee Club for many years, in my vehicle as I drive for business, this is one of my favorites, I have always held it an honor to be able to contribute to the AOG of the finest institution in America!
This beautiful song always brings to memory the men in my family who went to war, Dad in Guadalcanal, uncle KIA over Japan, uncle in Korea and a cousin in Vietnam. They've all passed on where beloved soldiers go. This song honors them all. Pride, tears. God bless all those who serve.
I love these kids !
From one of many grateful, unworthy citizens, to those valiant souls who safeguard our freedoms, some with their last ounce of measure, thank you and God Bless.
To those who served with honor, duty, and sacrifice in the jungles of Vietnam, WELCOME HOME.
Was led here by "We Were Soldiers". Best soundtrack I ever heard
This is such a powerful hymn, I have seen grown men cry trying to sing this piece.
Regardless of your religious beliefs, or lack thereof, you have to admit this is moving TRIBUTE to those Americans who have served and fallen for their country. Sadly, although the country has cleared away much social injustice, the sense of patriotism is perhaps at an all-time low. The military academies represent The best and the brightest patriotic young of America. Let us hope they, and intelligent civilian oversight, can continue to lead the way in providing us the best armed forces in the world. We can only hope that should a future national emergency occur many young will rise to the occasion, as generations before did. Vietnam veteran. Army.
I served in Afghanistan as a trauma nurse, honoring those who perished and were wounded defending this great nation. That includes my uncle, PVT Willard Coulter, CO B, 2nd BN, 164th Regiment, AMERICAL Division. He was KIA on Guadalcanal on November 25, 1942. May God hold them close in His arms.
Being a soldier and showing true bravery has been and still is my dream for the future. This song just keeps compelling me to pursue my dream even further. I am no singer, though I am a somewhat decent saxophone player. But if I had the honor to sing with them, let alone be a part of West Point (or any military school) it would be like an answer to my prayers. To all who read this, have a safe day, and God bless you all.
부디 영면 하시고 하늘에서 다시 만납시다.
May Rest in peace. See you in heaven.Thanks for all warriors......
respect from England , rest in peace
+Simon Bowles Respect to the wonderful Brits! Our best friends in good times and bad!
The first time I heard this I assumed it was a very old hymn. It’s amazing that Wallace wrote this just for the movie.
You need to listen to the Morriston Orpheus Choir version of this. The depth of every voice is beyond parrallel. Welsh people were 'born' to sing', it's in our blood and it shows. We as a Welsh nation and a Welsh people have been crafted from poverty, slavery and hardship. When all else fails, we are a community of bretheren and we will always be together no matter what else comes our way. I am sooooo proud to Welsh. xxx
My dad George Swan served in the AAF during WW2, rest in peace dad, after 49 years I still miss you and mom so much.
COD car accident Oct1971💐😪🇺🇸
rest in peace Richard C Bega West Point Class of 1978. Friend, roommate, soldier.
We serve a higher cause. We rest in Peace and stand our watch. God Bless this great nation an its people
Hear hear
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Yes I am sad and don't know why Jesus said that when he dead's there will be wars will happen till I return on earth and we are in danger now of war with North Kreana
The biggest disgust of my life is not being born in that Great Country that is the United States of North America. I'm brazilian. Unfortunately.
St Paul's London sings star banner
R.I.P all fallen angels. No matter what age or war or branch or era, we thank you.
Being a member of a male voice choir in the UK, I was pleased to be told we will be learning and performing this hymn. So I thought it would be a great idea to find a version on RUclips to practice with (being second bass). That's where it all went wrong. I am so moved and choked up by the presentation of this wonderful piece, sung here so beautifully, with the images, the feelings and what it all means, that I simply cannot get all the way through the whole song. I'll just have to thing of something else bland and boring while I'm singing it.
We met a West Point Graduate in our church in Florence Oregon several years ago. His name was John Burton Stone. He and my husband used to sing next to each other in church. We are sure John was not a member of your choir:) Both my husband and John could not carry a note, but they could sure sing and were both in SEA at the same time. Thank you for this. It is beautiful.
Thank you for your service!
R.I.P. Dr. James T. Cooper (Col. USAF Retired). November 22, 2013.
Rest in peace with all the Saints among the Mansions of the Lord.
1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.
2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. - John 14
R.I.P. grandpa Giovanni (1912-1992), Sergeant of Italian Alpine Troops WWII. "MAI STRACK!!" (never tired)
Viva L'esercito di Italia !
I do not understand how there could even be one dislike for this song. This song goes straight to the heart on any person who has served.
As I listen to these words the tears are streaming down my face. Beautiful song.
What a moving tribute to those fallen for the price of freedom.
Simply Beautiful. Thank you Randall Wallace.
I cry every time I here this song. Beautiful song touched my heart for all the men I served with and friends I lost in Vietnam. I play this song everyday. I served in the Navy but I have to say the Cadet Glee Club of West Point were outstanding in this video.Thank you all and the directer for a great video. May God watch over you as you defend our country, and Thank you for your servie. Frenchy USN.
With this "hymn", my thoughts return to December 7, 2018...We awoke that morning and gave thanks once again for the arrival of the Wall Street Journal, perhaps the last newspaper left in America, and its esteemed team of editorial page writers, including Mrs. Odell, and her commentary "Where the Longest Day lives on" (American cemetery at the edge of Omaha Beach in Colleville-sur-Mer, France). We thank the commentators, too, for sharing heart-felt thoughts. We add our own with humility/gratitude for those that served on Omaha Beach, and all that preceded - and followed - in service to country, including a father and mother in WWII.
Both followed the heroes of Omaha Beach to France, serving in an Army field hospital. Mom was an officer, a surgical nurse. Dad served as an orderly and received the Purple Heart when he awakened one morning to a buzz bomb that left his three tent-mates heading for the Mansions of the Lord. He alone survived.
Thank you Lord, for all who have served our country, given the last full measure, and for those who "still serve their country" -- in the American cemetery at Omaha Beach, and -- on assignment around the world. Be with them all.
Rest In Peace, The Honoured Fallen Shall.
For all those who are too gentle to live among wolves ... all those that faced horrors untold and whose bodies came home (or not) but their souls were forever scarred ... so many of them died years later, but never really came home, strafed as they were by the atrocity that IS war ... Charlie Baumgardner ... Art Jeffray ... so many, many more gentle souls ... you will never be forgotten. May God hold you so gently in His Great Heart!
A lot of noise is made these days about identifying the "Best and Brightest" of our country, those students who are culled for the elite colleges of the nation. The best we have to offer, though, has already been found, but not necessarily in the halls of academia. They are instead serving in the United States military forces around the world and in dangerous war zones where most of us fear to tread. It has always been thus, and it is in our best interests that it always shall be. Thank you for this moving tribute to them.
Mike never forgive, never forget the idiots in DC. Johnson and McNamara are criminals, especially McNamara with that insane policy of using lower intellect men for ""simple" jobs in our beautiful Army. Those 2 clowns almost destroyed the US Army. Thank God we survived. Unfortunately I was not allowed to serve. In 1973 I went to sign up. I was refused service because I had a set of malformed kidneys and had had one surgically removed. I will always regret that failing. My thanks to all who served in my stead.
Thank you for your response. May God bless and keep you and yours safe from Evil.
May God bless your friend, Joseph. Thinking of them as I hear this hymn.
So. Over one million of us wounded. That would include my Grandfather (Meuse-Argonne); my Father (North Africa); and me (Desert Thunder). My best friend, Major William Hecker, was killed in Iraq in 2006 and was a member of the USMA Glee Club.
Thank you for your service and for the sacrifices of your friends.
Best sung indoors a capella as in this rendition.
What fine young people America still produces notwithstanding those sorry examples we constantly hear about.
One is inspired by these disciplined voices and faces.
May God protect them as they serve our beloved country.
I never served myself, and probably wouldn't have been allowed to due to severe mental health issues as a teen and adult. But my father served for 20 years, and I have a ton of respect for those who have served and are currently serving. May God bless each and every one of you, and may God watch over those who are currently on the front lines around the world. And on a more personal note, thank you for your service.
A few years ago, I asked my pastor, and was allowed to share this video in church before Memorial Day. Beautiful tribute.
As I read the names of the fallen I can't help but to continue to wipe the tears from my eyes, I have seen many horrors where I fought, for 18 months I tried to keep an open mind. But when you lose a family member all that seems to fall by the wayside. I am proud I served, I carry the scares from that war and when I die and am able to see my son once again then my mission in life will have been completed. To all my brothers and the men under my command I salute each and everyone of you.
Your uncle took part in saving my country. Thank you.
God Bless West Point! God Bless America Now and Forever!
Amazing, spiritual, powerful
I am so sorry. May he finally find peace and I will say a prayer for him and his family
“We who have seen war, will never stop seeing it. In the silence of the night, we will always hear the screams. So this is our story, for we were soldiers once, and young.”
"....in our youths....Our hearts were touched with fire." Oliver Wendell Holmes.
Your son is a hero, plain and simple, no question, no doubts
God bless our troops - every one of them, past and present.
God bless America
Even Confederate soldiers. They were serving their cause too.
Very moving song brings back memories of former buddies I served with now gone to Maisons of the Lord. Hallelujah!
I served with many that now reside in the mansions of the Lord. Tommy Benton, Dennis shirk. USMC 1963.
Really inspiring hymn. Never heard it before. Bryan, USNA '88
SALUTE THOUS FALLING AMERICAN BOYS, WITH TEARING EYES. SAY...WE LIVING AMERICAN OWED YOU ALL SO MUCH.WITH TENDER HEART. & WIPE TEAR.GOD BLESS AMERICA THAT WE BELONG...
Well done!
I love to play this piece as an organ solo, and each time I do, I am drawn to tears. It is so beautiful.
Semper Fi to all our fallen brothers and sisters. Lost many friends in Iraq and Afghanistan including a few Marines I went to boot with. May their souls rest in peace here on earth and they stand their post until relieved at the gates of Heaven with St. Peter.
Semper fidelis my fellow Marines! I had the honor of serving in Beirut when the Marine barracks was hit! I served all the way through the Persian gulf campaign!iam so Happy to talk to great Patriots! God speed to all! Semper fidelis!once a Marine always a Marine
I helped conduct Holy Communion in the chapel many years ago, Impressive. Choir is quite good, I know a number of people in the band and see some every now and then in Disney World.
I had never heard of this song or its history but the LORD brought me to it as He was speaking to my heart today on the rest of abiding in His presence. May His
Holy Spirit reveal His heart to those who come seeking and may they be found in Him. Amen.
It's from a Mel Gibson movie - remember him ? The guy from Schenectady whose Dad was a tax cheat who moved his family to Australia to avoid taxes ? Then he went on to prove himself to be an anti-Semite and a wife-beater pig. Reagan's family used it at his funeral to somehow equate The Great Bed Wetter with being "a hero." despite the fact he spent his military time flying a desk in Hollywood. It's all romantic, sentimental horsedroppings wrapped in a flag....written to promote a movie - nothing more.
WOW they sound INCREDIBLE!