my grandfather passed away this afternoon, and listening to this song hours later has finally brought me some peace. thank you.

First found this video 10 years ago. I’ve kept it in my playlist here, but I hardly ever look into my playlists. So when I do, I get a pleasant reminder that this song, especially this rendition of it, exists. I’ve listened to this countless times, and it makes me feel so incredibly calm. It allows me to feel a sadness and maybe even a little bit bitter at the world while also feeling like someone’s allowing me to feel those feelings in the least judgmental and most calming way possible. Hard to convey. I’m just very glad that this is still here for me to listen to. Thank you so incredibly much.

This is honestly one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever heard. Both my parents died of cancer by the time I was 21 and it’s really hard to listen to very sad music that I love. But with your music it’s so much more bearable because it’s just so incredibly fresh and magical and with a voice so beautiful even the angels envy, it becomes a soothing and healing experience for me. This is sort of a first-time experience for me with music. It’s almost meditative. Thank you for this amazing beauty. 🎼

I've had this cover in my head for years. Could never find the video again, here I am at 5:45 in the morning and I finally found it. Beautiful

this is something i'm simply going to keep coming back to for the rest of my life.

"And he takes and he takes and he takes "😢😭

This is honestly one of the most beautiful covers of Sufjan Stevens I have ever heard, pure talent.

simply amazing. wow. one of the most beautifully sad songs in history.

How to take the most beautiful of songs and make it sound beautiful in a totally different way. I love this. Very talented lady. Thank you for sharing. Brought me a lot of joy listening to you play and sing

all the glory indeed. have been coming back to this for all of quarantine and it’s perfect. Thank you ❤️

Just stunning

happened upon this video a couple of years ago and i constantly return to it. so beautiful, so haunting

All time favorite cover

My Nana played the harp. She was a Polish immigrant who had to leave everything behind when she was a young girl when her family fled Poland during WW2. She picked up the harp because she said the sound gave her hope and helped her feel closer to Jehovah. She passed away years ago, but every time I hear the harp I'm reminded of the hours I'd spend listening to her play. Those memories are precious to me, thank you for your beautiful playing.

Good Lord this is beautiful.

Welp... Now I'm crying at work.

THIS IS MY NEW FAVOURITE THING IN THE WORLD!

I’ve been coming back to this incredible cover for about 8 years. One of my favorite songs and videos ever. Such a beautiful voice!

Goldenrod and the 4H stone The things I brought you When I found out you had cancer of the bone Your father cried on the telephone And he drove his car into the navy yard Just to prove that he was sorry In the morning, through the window shade When the light pressed up against your shoulder blade I could see what you were reading All the glory that the Lord has made And the complications you could do without When I kissed you on the mouth Tuesday night at the Bible study We lift our hands and pray over your body But nothing ever happens I remember at Michael's house In the living room when you kissed my neck And I almost touched your blouse In the morning at the top of the stairs When your father found out what we did that night And you told me you were scared All the glory when you ran outside With your shirt tucked in and your shoes untied And you told me not to follow you Sunday night when I cleaned the house I find the card where you wrote it out With the pictures of you mother On the floor at the great divide With my shirt tucked in and my shoes untied I am crying in the bathroom In the morning when you finally go And the nurse runs in with her head hung low And the cardinal hits the window In the morning in the winter shade On the 1st of March on the holiday I thought I saw you breathing All the glory that the Lord has made And the complications when I see His face In the morning in the window All the glory when he took our place But he took my shoulders and he shook my face And he takes and he takes and he takes

This is one of the most beautiful covers I can remember hearing

i'm a big sufjan fan. i searched his name and this came up and i was a bit disappointed that a cover was at the top of the search results. i shouldn't have been, this is lovely. cheers.

I keep coming back to hear this rendition. So good!

every time you say "in the morning" or "oh the glory" i get chills

Probably the 17th straight day in a row I'm listening. Do work Mikaela. Your voice is killer.

I can NOT stop listening to this. I think I account for about 100 of those views. Looking forward to your show at the Bug Jar next week!

A very beautiful song. Thank you.

Wonderful performance and a lovely compliment to Sufjan Stevens. You are very talented!

Her voice is hauntingly beautiful.

The tone of your voice is SO CONSTANT from high to low it's actually just perfect. I could listen to you sing anything seriously. And then as if that weren't enough you're playing the harp which just makes it 50 times better. Can you just cover everything. This cover is sublime. THANK YOU FOR BEING AWESOME

I’ve listened to your cover 1000 times! This is a very special piece of music to me! Thank you wherever you are!!🫠

Sufjan is a favorite of mine. Don't ever stop what you do, Mikaela. It was a pleasure working with you at The Camel.

In my entire life of listening to music, I have never heard a voice like yours. You have a special way of singing and it sounds absolutely beautiful. Keep it up and some day you will be on a stage in front of millions if haven't already. :)

Who is this heavenly creature... You made me cry! Love from Holland

god damn SHE IS FUCKING UNBELIEVABLE! IVE NEVER HEARD ANYTHING LIKE THIS! ABSOLUTELY FUCKING SEAMLESS!!! UN. FUCKING. REAL.

I just enjoyed seeing Makaela in person in Chattanooga and I was wondering if she knew Sufjan, and here she is with the most excellent cover of my favorite Sufjan track. WOW!

This is such a beautiful cover. I sincerely hope this goes viral.

Simply beautiful, simply beautiful..........

i keep coming back to this because it's that good. 10 years ago...beautiful

I can't stop watching this video. You are so freaking perfect. I wish I could do at least half of what you did in this video.

Thank you for this piece. I usually listen to the original by Sufjan Stevens, but this version has reminded me of the beauty of what my sister represented.

I recognize this video was posted almost 10 years ago, but i just found it so it's new to me. AND WOW and I glad it exists.

This song and performance have aged so gracefully.

Whole body chills throughout the whole thing not even exaggerating

Heya Mikaela, I like many others have just come here from bestofyoutube - I think your voice is absolutely beautiful. And your harp playing is very very lovely, I don't think I have heard a harp played with a "walking bass" (?) as you did to match up with Sulfjans lovely song. I really hope you do very very well and am very happy that "the internet buzz" has picked up someone as talented and fantastic as you.

your voice is insanely good! keep up the amazing work!

this is my favorite song ever and you do it justice. fantastic job!

this is so beautiful i love it!

Wow, this is one of my all time favorite songs and you do such a good job of it, absolutely angelic

Out of all the covers I've seen of this song, yours is by far the best. You completely knocked it out of the park, this is stunning!

This is so gorgeous!

this is absolutely breath-taking. thank you so much for not only perfecting this cover but also for sharing it with us. you're awesome :)

Goose bumps . . . this is beautiful . . . you have done this amazing song justice gal! So glad KZfaq exists . . . how would I have ever heard this without this medium?? Please keep making more music Mikaela

Wow, terrific job! I love this song, and you did a great job arranging your own version! Beautiful voice!

awesome job!! that was beautiful

This is an amazing cover! You are truly gifted!

You are truly amazing!

One of my all-time favorite songs, and you did it so much justice. Excellent job, this is beautiful.

This was amazingly beautiful. True talent! Great job!!!

this video is one of many reasons i devote so much time perusing random music videos on youtube. great job mikaela

This made my morning, thanks so much for sharing that with the world and with me!!

oh my goodness. i love this so much. its beautiful. youre voice is wonderful. most unique cover

absolutely amazing!

I've posted this to my FB page and have listened over 20 times in the last 2 hours, played guitar and sang along with you every time and it just makes me happier and happier. I wish you nothing but the best, you are true talent.

I've listened to this for two years and I always come back ❤️

you are really talented, i just sat for 6 mins and i was completely in bliss. keep this up, you have an incredible crystal clear voice, and your harp playing is incredible. i hope to hear more of your if your beautiful new music. hope youre on itunes!

This is so beautiful.

so glad i found your channel

Incredible interpretation of a truly unique song. I loved where you took it in the later half. I'll be sure to watch more of your videos!

Everything about this is beautiful, absolutely gorgeous video

Just amazing... I had goosebumps all along.

This is just awesome. I love your voice and the harp is just sublime. Please do give us more.

This is fantastic! I am huge fan of Sufjan and this cover was like listening to the song for the first time again. Thank you and well done.

amazing! love it

It sounds so lovely

I love this so so much, beautiful.

This brought my to tears. Your voice is so powerful and amazing.

Absolutely beautiful, incredible.

And to think that this song couldn't get more lovely, thank you Mikaela!

Getting goosebumps listening to this, this made my evening! Thank you for this wonderful music!

I think I seriously might listen to this to put me to sleep. It's so calming. :-D

Thank you for this.. good tears were shed.

My favorite cover of this song by far.

Just beautiful

still love it. thanks.

My God that is just absolutely wonderful ... a beautiful song to begin with and a gorgeous cover ...

gorgeous.. everything

Oh my gosh this is the most beautiful song...the frequencies are amazing!!..big fan!♡♡♡..harp music ♡♡♡ her voice is angelic

amazing voice thank you!

Beautiful. Brought tears to my eyes.

You are amazing! A wonderful cover of a beautiful song.

You sing so incredibly beautiful! Thanks!

I love this song already, and this is a stunningly beautiful cover.

Wonderful 💎😍

This gave me goosebumps. Incredibly moving and beautiful- the lyrics set to your vocals and harp...wow💕💕

Every time i come on here to link this to someone i have to listen to it all the way through. So glad i found this. Perfect.

Bright tears to my eyes.fantastic job your voice is so lovely

The simplicity of the harp playing brings elegance and beauty to every note. Coupled with your amazing voice i was taken on an emotional ride which very few songs manage to accomplish. I was completely mesmerised.

Wow, what a pure and amazing voice. I listen to this song to calm me down and help me relax. Pure awesomeness! Looking forward to hearing much much more from you. Blessings!

Just so beautiful, makes me think about my own life and how good it really is. Thankyou.

Fran-freaking-tastic! Wonderful version. You are awesome...