Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, giving him a name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus, every knee will bow and every tongue confess that Christ is Lord--to the Glory of God the Father - Philippians chapter 2.
Christian or not. Its doesnt matter. Mayer trying to point out his grieves with a song. RIP to our brothers and sisters in New Zealand. God Bless us all
Bryan Fury that is a good point. I was about to be critical of John Meyer doing this song. But I read your comment and it changed my perspective. John Meyer not being a Christian, well at least from most visual metrics, yet he still showed respect in doing this song.
Welp, as a musician who likes Mayer, this is awesome! As a Christian, I pray the Lord works in Mayer. I hope he somehow gets to hear the gospel and receives it.
He may be surprised just how many albums he would sell. There IS a market for gospel hymns. He's missing a great opportunity. I guess it takes more courage than he's got to do a whole album. He could do it for a Christian charity if he didn't want to worry about the risk of "that album didn't sell as many copies".
I've only just come across this performance. His respect of the Maori culture as well as his tribute to the victims is really moving. I was really touched by this.
This moved my heart. I'm a massive John Mayer fan and I legit admire him as a human being (yes. I do. He's brilliant) and as an artist. I'm also a Christian; and whether people get it or not, we believe in an eternity, and we want EVERYONE to be on the good side of eternity and understand the love of God. This gave me a snippet of a John who uses all his talents and essence to give praise to God and it is BEAUTIFUL.
Amen to that. It was interesting to hear this beautiful Hymn sung in their traditional language the lady who sang it has a beautiful strong voice and also Rick Mayer when they sang together. God bless you Newzealand.
Everything you said I say too and more. I couldn’t articulate as well as you. This brought me to my knees when I heard it as it is probably my favorite hymn of all time. And made me love and appreciate John’s heart more than I thought I could. His heart is pure and kind and good. It renewed something in me - I seem to be seeing more and more selfishness in people - the golden rule a thing of the past - him having his platform showing his audiences that selflessness isn’t out of style warmed my heart
guitargeekette John Mayer is NOT a Christian, nor is he even a believer. As a matter of fact if u look within enough videos of interviews, he gives a very agnostic view of what he thinks when it comes to God. Though it’s understandable since he was raised in a half Christian half Jewish home, He does not carry the example of a Christian whatsoever. Though he did perform this hymn, he lives The exact opposite lifestyle that Jesus tells us to live in the gospel and I quote: John 14, Mathew 24.
I thought John Mayer adopted his father's Jewish faith. But there is one thing for sure: he keeps his faith and is able to project it to the world through music. God bless John Mayer!
Karen K I believe that I pray for this to happen every day, I believe in the complete transformation of the jonh, I declare every day that he fell in love and gave himself completely to Jesus
I agree. I've been a fan of John since I was a teenager, and I expected him to maybe say a few words of condolences, but not something like this. As a New Zealander, this was especially moving to watch. The Maori verses were beautiful, and the performance as a whole gave me a feeling of comfort and peace. The haka at the end was a way to honor those we have lost. You can see some of the women in the hapa haka crying. I am stunned, yet incredibly touched, that an American artist went to such lengths to ensure not only a touching tribute, but a culturally compassionate one too, by incorporating the christian religion which is dominant in NZ, and the significance of the Maori culture and language to New Zealanders. All of this from someone who isn't kiwi, who isn't religious and who doesn't speak the Maori language. Compassion, understanding and the need to comfort go beyond all of that. This speaks volumes about the kind of person John is. I love how the drummer stays still the entire performance, just watching and respectfully observing too. I have read he closed the show with Heart of Life, which was perfect. Such a compassionate way to open and then close a show. People in their majority are good. Always look for the good.
Are you family or a close friend of his? I didn't think so, so how could you say he's secular, how do know he doesn't have Jesus Christ in his heart? You don't know is heart or his life. It's assuming and judgmental people that give Christ's believers a bad name.
For some context for those who don't know this performance was in response to the Christchurch mosque attacks that had taken place just a couple of weeks prior to this performance. Was at this concert and it was so powerful as John met with an audience grieving for their country.
I couldnt stop buzzing after this opening song. The money i spent on tickets was already worth it and the show had just started. Great musian. Great gesture. Awesome night!
Yes we were 5 rows back and spend over NZ$800 for two tickets but man it was worth it. Seems like a genuinely humble guy that enjoyed sharing the spotlight with his band and took pleasure from when the others were doing solos etc. Great great night.
@@Airnewzealand15 I genuinely didn't know he toured here last year, or I would have gone. I last saw John in concert in Christchurch in the early 2000's. He is a wonderful performer and also a very funny and kind person. This tribute is a comfort and a very moving tribute. I was surprised to see this, yet he pulled it off very respectfully.
I pray that this song is not just a song that penetrates the minds but the hearts of all people. Only God's love in people's heart to love one another can remove Hatred from this world. God's love can transform the heart, nothing else can. God bless all!
Not to step on your beliefs but one does not need a god to be kind to other people. It's a beautiful song and I really appreciate the sentiment. Hope you have a nice day!
Markus Bettig she didn’t say it was necessary to be kind. She said if everyone had gods love in their heart to love one another hatred could be rid of this world. But too many people love their sin and temptations of the flesh more, and have satan in their heart. This is his kingdom and it’s a fallen world. all she said was positive and you of course had to be negative. There’s always two sides to a coin, well stay on the positive, God’s love side, God bless 🙏🏻🙏🏻
@@TheAcIlla "Not to step on one's beliefs" But yet you did. SMH. You are lost guy. Creation/Creator is only logical and quite frankly, Scientifically proven. Saying that it's only you is Ego talking. You were created, you would cease to exist without the Most High.
Not as far as I know. I have been a fan of his for many years but since I became a believer I typically don’t listen to secular music much but found this and couldn’t help but praise God and hope John Mayer becomes a beliver🕊🕊🕊
Hey Sue, Of course I know JM didn’t write this. It’s a beautiful Christian hymn! That’s how I got here. I was listening to worship music and this showed up in my sidebar. I have been a fan of his since I first heard the heavier things album when it came out. It’’d be cool if he covered Hillsong or Bethel next!
What a great thing to know John Mayer is a born again believer! I’m a Christian but still love John Mayer I pray he truly finds salvation with our lord Jesus
@@mattnewsome3199 That's true...what I said wasn't a commentary on the status of his salvation, I certainly wouldn't presume to know his standing with the Father. The bible clearly says that everything that has breath will praise and confess that Jesus is Lord (I'm paraphrasing here, but can give you the scriptures if you like.) You never know, maybe singing this hymn ministered to him and planted the seed of salvation. Either way, it was beautiful.☺
this performance and the intention behind it brought tears to my eyes. God, please be with us, the souls departed, andn the families affected by the Christchurch mosque shootings. We stand together in solidarity with you, New Zealand!! 😭🙏❤️
This is just incredible. From the guitar, to the lady on harmonies, to the HAKA. Absolutely adorable. We love you JM and the choir, We love you New Zealand, we love you Christchurch, we love you our Muslim brothers and sisters, we love you Jacinda Arden
Far out, as a professional musician from Australia, I respect Mayer so much. This completely had in me in tears. What amazing musicianship and what an amazing performer. *love*
I would have been a John Mayer fan because I loved his first couple of albums until he opened up his private life in the Rolling Stones and gave too much information about his relationship with Jennifer. Then I didn’t like him Any more
Kia ora John, you don’t know how much this means to all of us, we have loved your music for your whole career, but to awhi our nation at this time is your mana and proves just how much New Zealand Aotearoa and our people really mean to you Arohanui 💛
To some this may just be a song. Music. Well written lyrics. BUT what is being said is soooo powerful in the spiritual world! God will and can use whoever He wants and when He wants. That is why He is God. May these words penetrate the souls of many!
Thank you for posting. My mum's favorite hymnal. ☺️ Thank you John Mayer. 🙏🙏🙏 How great Thou Art: O Lord, my God, when I in awesome wonder Consider all the worlds Thy Hands have made I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder Thy power throughout the universe displayed Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee How great Thou art, how great Thou art Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee How great Thou art, how great Thou art And when I think of God, His Son not sparing Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in That on the Cross, my burden gladly bearing He bled and died to take away my sin Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee How great Thou art, how great Thou art Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee How great Thou art, how great Thou art When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation And lead me home, what joy shall fill my heart Then I shall bow with humble adoration And then proclaim, my God, how great Thou art Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee How great Thou art, how great Thou art Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee How great Thou art, how great Thou art 🙏🙏🙏
I love John Mayer and seeing this as a Christian made my heart jump! I'm so praying his talents continue to exalt Jesus in his life and in turn Jesus use him wonderfully so much so it causes jealousy for others who used to know Jesus to come back home! Praise God John! Mount up radically!
Ahh this song reminds me of the days before my family moved from NZ. At the family gatherings, we would sing this and truely feel free in that great land. Gob bless everyone and praying for chirstchurch❤
The female singer (wish I knew her name) was singing initially by herself in Māori language. For a tiny country of 5million, New zealand has an abundance of brilliant Māori and islander singers. Strong foundation of learning music, harmonies etc, singing in church.
Was humming this to my mom in the morning of the day she passed away in the hospital, Good Friday, April 6, 2012. Tomorrow marks 7 years ago,when we said "tot ziens" Goodbye, until we meet again ❤
Deborah De Groot~ I love thst you were there for your Mother in such a way. My Mother passed 3yrs ago, and she was a fan of this hymn too. May God be with you. 🌷
I took my girls to a John Mayer concert years ago in Tampa. We had an incredible time. To come upon this tonight with my greatest hymn of all time touches my heart. You are such a talent. God bless you.
Andrew Chen no problem. I was just going to get the intro of John walking out and first song but then the Kapahaka group came out and I knew it was probably gonna be something special:-)
I've never known where John Mayer is spiritually - I have never seen him asked or mention because everything I'm seen him doing is either a music video or a guitar interview. His guitar work is simply stunning to behold - very few make it look as easy and natural as he does !! I am hopeful John is a believer - and this rendition of this song got me a little emotional ( I must admit ) !!
