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The Powerful Story Behind the Choir Member Who Cried at Conference

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If you have yet to see this touching moment from conference, check out this angelic video of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir singing "Come, Though Fount of Every Blessing" and be sure to pay extra attention at 3:15.

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Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing

For many, music is a special conduit to the spirit of God and can express a depth of testimony that is inadequate with words. This is no more evident than in the powerful hymns performed by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.

During the Saturday Morning Session of the 186th Annual General Conference of the Church, members were treated to a stunning rendition of “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing.”

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However, something unusual occurred during the song and members around the world took notice. The usually peaceful and composed smiles of the Choir quickly changed as the camera focused on a single member, C. David Belt. Belt was shown crying and singing emotionally through his tears. Conference-goers quickly related.

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