1) The Choir were a ro… Read Full Bio ↴There have been two bands known as The Choir:
1) The Choir were a rock band in the mid-1960s from Cleveland Ohio, best known for the oft-covered song "It's Cold Outside". With the addition of singer Eric Carmen, they became The Raspberries in 1970. The band consisted of Dann Klawon on rhythm guitar, Dave Smalley on vocals & rhythm guitar, Wally Bryson on vocals, lead guitar, & bass, and Jim Bonfanti on vocals & drums.
2) The Choir (originally The Youth Choir) is an atmospheric alternative Christian rock band, led by Derri Daugherty on guitar and vocals, Steve Hindalong on drums -- who also writes most of the band's lyrics -- and Dan Michaels on lyricon, electric flute and saxophone. Originally formed in Southern California in the early 1980s, the band members moved to the Nashville, Tennessee area in the 1990s. Past members include guitarist Marc Byrd and bass guitarists Michael Sauerbrey, Robin Spurs, Bill Batstone, and the late Tim Chandler.
Each band member also has a depth of musical history outside of The Choir. Hindalong produced four successful City On A Hill albums, writing the well-known song "God of Wonders" with Marc Byrd. Daugherty has been a member of the Christian-alterna-pop-supergroup The Lost Dogs since it started in 1991, and Hindalong joined the group in 2006. Chandler was the bass player for years for Daniel Amos and that band's alter egos The Swirling Eddies, and passed away in 2018. Byrd was a member of Common Children, recorded with his wife Christine Glass as Glassbyrd, and is currently half of the post-rock duo Hammock. Michaels has been a Senior Vice President of Fair Trade Services (formerly INO Records) since 2000.
Here in the Night
The Choir Lyrics
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Wstańcie pasterze Bóg się wam rodzi
Czem prędzej się wybierajcie
Do Betlejem pospieszajcie
Przywitać Pana
Przywitać Pana
Do Betlejem pospieszajcie
Przywitać Pana
Przywitać Pana
Poszli znaleźli Dzieciątko w żłobie
Z wszystkimi znaki danymi sobie
Jako Bogu cześć Mu dali
A witając zawołali
Z wielkiej radości
Z wielkiej radości
Jako Bogu cześć Mu dali
A witając zawołali
Z wielkiej radości
Z wielkiej radości
The lyrics to The Choir's song "Here in the Night" are in Polish and tell the story of the shepherds who were visited by an angel announcing the birth of Jesus. The first two lines, "Wśród nocnej ciszy głos się rozchodzi, Wstańcie pasterze Bóg się wam rodzi," set the scene of a silent night where the voices of the angels spread the news of the birth of the Messiah, urging the shepherds to rise and witness this divine event.
The next lines repeat the urgency for the shepherds to make haste and go to Bethlehem to greet the newborn King. The repetition of the phrases "Czem prędzej się wybierajcie, Do Betlejem pospieszajcie, Przywitać Pana" emphasizes the importance and excitement of the moment, urging the shepherds to quickly go and welcome the Lord into the world.
As the shepherds follow the celestial signs and find the Baby in a manger, the lyrics describe the awe and reverence they felt towards Him. "Poszli znaleźli Dzieciątko w żłobie, Z wszystkimi znaki danymi sobie" portrays the shepherds finding the Child as foretold, and in response, they worshipped Him and joyfully called out in great celebration.
The final lines express the shepherds' reverence and overwhelming joy at the sight of the newborn Savior. "Jako Bogu cześć Mu dali, A witając zawołali, Z wielkiej radości" highlights their worship of Jesus, welcoming Him with great joy and exultation. The repetition of "Z wielkiej radości" underscores the sheer happiness and elation they experienced in witnessing the fulfillment of prophecies and the arrival of God's promise. Overall, these lyrics encapsulate the profound significance of the shepherds' encounter with the newborn Christ and the jubilant response it evoked in them.
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"Here I Am, Lord"
I, the Lord of sea and sky
I have heard my people cry
All who dwell in dark and sin
My hand will save
I, who made the stars of night
I will make their darkness bright
Who will bear my light to them?
Whom shall I send?
Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord?
I have heard you calling in the night
I will go, Lord, if you lead me
I will hold your people in my heart
I, the Lord of snow and rain
I have borne my people's pain
I have wept for love of them
They turn away
I will break their hearts of stone
Give them hearts for love alone
Who will speak my word to them
Whom shall I send?
Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord?
I have heard you calling in the night
I will go, Lord, if you lead me
I will hold your people in my heart
I, the Lord of wind and flame
I will tend the poor and lame
I will set a feast for them
My hand will save
Finest bread I will provide
'Til their hearts be satisfied
I will give my life to them
Whom shall I send?
Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord?
I have heard you calling in the night
I will go, Lord, if you lead me
I will hold your people in my heart
John Vanderlaan
This song brings me to tears every time I hear it. I cannot even sing it in church anymore because of my emotions. This rendition is no exception, as I am in tears writing this comment. As a retired emergency department/trauma nurse, I brought my faith and religion with me to work everyday. There were many times that I literally washed the feet of the poor and downtrodden because of the deplorable conditions they lived in. Similarly, good people get into trouble by no fault of their own. I was but a vehicle for God's love when I cared for patients. Thank you for placing this video online.
Maureen Drane
You hàve a servants heart John and may God Bless and continue to keep you.U are the type of person we need more of in this world
God Bless U
Nina Nethery
As Christians, we are supposed to be the hands and feet of Christ Jesus. You have put your faith into action. Thank you.
Marilyn Nelson
I cry also. ❤️
John Hassell
Peace be with you John.
Marjorie Mann
@Nina Netheryp😊
Gabe Jurewicz
Great, here I am, a grown man, crying......CRYING! God bless each and every singer and musician who sang/played on this. Absolutely beautiful! A true message from God!
Sue Manjone
So beautifully done
Alma Beston
Your spirit is responding to the Lord your God from your deepest place. Know that you are His. ❤ Seek the Baptism of the Holy Spirit with Power now and allow Him to minister and more through you.
Rick Dorsey
This is one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard and one of my favorite hymns of all time ... And yes it will make you weep.