While reading and preparing for a Sunday school lesson a few weeks back, I read Benedictus, more commonly called the Prayer of Zacharius. It is the testimony he shared when he received his speech back after his Son, John the Baptist was born (see Luke 1: 67-79).
I got a little curious to see what versions of the Benedictus are out there and found quite a few, which I will share. Take a listen and let me know which one you like best. My personal favorite is the original. It is very beautifully written and sung in a benedictan monk style. However, the last two modern day versions are great as well. The last one is sung by the Matt Maher band.
Modern-day English acoustic guitar version:
Modern day “inspired by” version
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February 9, 2011 at 2:18 pm
Senile Old Fart
Thanks for this. I like a couple of others, as well:
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February 13, 2011 at 5:55 am
ama49
Thanks for the great videos. I like the acoustics in these ones…very soothing.
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February 10, 2011 at 4:11 am
Carla
Matt Maher is one of my all-time favorite Christian artists. I would look through the hymnal looking for my favorite hymns, and I would just laugh because it always seemed that Matt Maher was the artist. His version of Tantum Ergo brings me to tears.
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