As a young man I suffered a horrific injury at the hand of another and my life's dreams and the career I had worked towards from childhood was taken completely away from me as I learned again how to walk. Now I teach children to walk and overcome their own injuries. This song means more to me than I could ever put into words. Thank you.

Perhaps the perfect song - moving and metaphorical. A true anthem for young men and women everywhere who dream to be strong and tall, but ultimately serve a nobler purpose.

When no one else is there for you, music always is.

I am a 6'2" 200 lb. lumberjack and your song had me swallowing hard. I am blessed to have heard it. You, Sir, are an amazing and talented artist. I am now a very big fan. May God bless you.

I’ve listened to this song hundreds of times and shared with countless friends. It is quite possibly one of the most masterful examples of talent in songwriting in the history of music. Familiar and reflective. Emotional and textured. The lyrics to this song bring tears to my eyes every time. Mr. Park, you made a masterpiece. Thank you.

This is off the hook. How something different can be so precious. So many stories here. Unmerited favor. Mercy. Grace.

holy crap - I cant believe I’m crying about a tree

This is one of the most touching songs I've heard in many years. I love the violins play that lovely old tune in a new and sweet way. I love the history, the story, everything about it. It gives me sweet and welcome chills every time I hear it.

Heard this on pandora and the lyrics stopped me in my track. Amazing

Our yoga instructor is friends with Elliot Park and she introduced us to this song at a trauma treatment facility I attended last month. This song is so ethereally beautiful, warm, straight to the heartstrings. One of the first things I did upon returning home was recommend it to several close friends. It's incredible too, the more you listen to you, the more nuances you pick up. The subtly laid out strings of "Amazing Grace" in the background...the symbolism behind the lyrics themselves...the incredible significance in who and what the solider represented, the time period...what a work of art. Absolutely beautiful. Absolutely beautiful.

Found this song on Pandora. Brought tears to my eyes.

Elliott, This song always brought me to tears.

I absolutely love this song. Life can be hard and we can be bent and have our dreams destroyed by those around us through no fault of our own. Glory be to God that in our bent and broken state he can still use the strength bred into us by the harsh treatment we have suffered by just falling gladly at the feet of The Christ. I'm not ashamed to admit that this is a song I can not sing without my voice cracking and tears welling up in my eyes. I feel like I am like this bent and ugly oak loved by God. the harshness in my own life lead me to be such an angry and nasty person until I also "Gladly fell" when a group of men invited me to pray with them (showed up with a crosscut saw). Like the bent oak that was turned in to a sturdy arch I will never fall. Praise God! Romans 8:28 And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.

This song impacted me in a deep and meaningful way. This artist should be much better known bringing such a beautiful story to a four minute song. I had to listen twice.

I’m back again listening to this one again. I am a crusty old guy but I can never get through it without shedding a tear or two…..let’s just say I need a hankie before the end of it.

Please keep making music. I found this song recently, and the world needs more of this.

Music is art form and this song is a masterpiece.

Thank you so much guys. Sorry I don't check You Tube or social media as often as I should

I'm such a sap! Sitting here at work listening to Pandoa, I had to come here to view the lyrics to make sure I heard them right. At first I thought it was a metaphor for a young man but when he "gladly fell" I finally confirmed to myself it WAS literal. Now tears are pouring out and I have nothing but a Subway napkin to wipe them away.

I had no expectations of my evening when I was blindsided by this. First it was the tune that got me... and as I drove the dark highway, I realized I needed to hear it again. Then the words hit me. I’m blown away and privileged to have even heard this. Simply amazing.

The story telling in this song is amazing

This song always gives me chills.

to me, this song is a perfect metaphor of you might not be what you wanted to be due to unforeseen circumstances, but if you persevere, you can do great things not yet thought of.

Please don't stop making music! This is wonderful. I get chills every time. You're so anointed for music! I praise God for making you.

This is probably my favorite song

This song came up in my Spotify discover weekly. I was like, "is this song about a tree?" Nope, this song is about dreams, doubts, and discovering happiness ;) Great work!

Thanks Mr. Elliott Park..... Made me 'happy cry'. Thanks.😄😿

It was on pandora one day and it got stuck in my head great song

As an American and a soldier, this song gets me every time.

Made me cry.Made me remember my childhood and all my loved places!Thank you!

.....My church in Asheville, NC many years ago adopted a family from Viet Nam. One Sunday morning the mother sang Amazing Grace. I can not hear the song, music that I do not go back to that day. Thank you for a beautiful viedo.

🙏 🤲 🙏 wow absolutely powerful 👏 new friend here

Adversity and the sacrifice of the selfless few brings joy to others and glory to God!

A friend sent me this song after my wife of 37 years died of covid May 19, 2021. I am still literally stunned at the way it moves me. God is good. My purpose in life will be fulfilled

This song had me tear up. great lyrics with a good message and a beautiful melody. God, bless.

A small group of friends and I played this one Sunday at our church. Our church has pretty good music (of all kinds) and one woman said it was the best thing she'd ever heard there. I played it at a family reunion; no one else knew it and when I finished everyone oo-ed and ah-ed. (I'm not that good; it was the song.) I play it all the time on my own because it makes me happy. And I keep wondering what the inspiration was: a tree? A bell? Just one of those passing mind-buzzes that afflicts creative people? Whatever. I love it.

God bless you Mr. Park. The Christian music industry could learn a lot from you. This hauntingly, beautiful piece has the right message (faith, courage, love, self sacrifice, fulfillment, and ultimately, grace) without being overly formulaic like almost all Christian music being produced today. Please, please keep writing and performing. We’ll keep listening.

To You Mr, Elliot, Your song is a gift from GOD. I was a 12 year old girl that believed in God. . But one day my dad got sick with brain Cancer.. When he died & I saw his dead body, I WAS ANGRY at God ..... It Lasted 25 Years. Anger can really weigh you down. . I finally realized that it wasn't about me but what he went through & to love again was to realize that it was really a gift to my soul.. I decided to move 2200 miles and put my FAITH back in God.. Not for Answers, Not for praise, Not for what you think God should do for you but for Love of faith.. Now as I give back to people they think I,m a gift.. But the gift is my fathers love, Gods love,and knowing that strength comes with the exception of God path for you!!! Pain and sadness .. if thought in a positive way In a Godly way.. Pain can Make you Stronger... Its No Longer about you but how you live .......

everytime I hear this I can't help but start tearing up 😢 it's so beautiful, it pulls on the strings of my soul

Man. What a story. Awesome.

I have spent several years writing a book about my family related to this time period (civil war), and then I heard this song on Pandora. I must have listened to this song for an hour, crying. It reminds of things my g-grandmother from Arkansas would say to me as a child. You have a beautiful gift, sir.

This is an amazing song. Beautiful written and sung. I love it.

Hello sir!! My name is Michael Gordon. My brother James Gordon died in 2016 at the age 30. My father and I fell in love with your music.It reminded us of James so much. I just want to thank you .

Amazing song which will mean a lot more to you when you watch his story. Thanks Elliott !!

This is such a perfect bardic song, and a wonderful story of hope. Thank you for your masterpieces

Thank you for crafting such a beautiful piece of music -- melodically, lyrically, instrumentally. This song reminds of The Giving Tree. Please keep writing! :)

Thank you JBC for sharing this song with me. It is beautiful just as you are.

You are brilliant Sir, love all your works and your songs. God gave you beautiful voice too 🙏🙏🙏.

This is simply a remarkable song. Absolutely brilliant. Mr. Park, I am in awe every time I listen to it

I was riding my bike on a beautiful day in North Carolina and this song came through my headset. I stopped to listen. I've listened to this song dozens of times since then. I'd love a print of the oak, frame it and hang it in my living room!! Thank you Elliott!

Sometimes beautiful music is found when you are not looking or listening for it. I was sitting in a hotel eating breakfast and this song (The Soldier and the Oak) was played on the hotel sound system. I stopped and had my son ascertain the artist and name of the song since my Soundhound app was not finding it. My lucky day. Thank you Mr. Park.

This is an amazingly beautiful song and an eloquent expression of grace. Wow. I had to stop, like many others, and listen to it several times. Just now drying my tears.

Beautiful....moved me to tears with its beauty ❤❤

Listening to this song in 2021 and I can’t help but see the importance of such great story telling in music. This is a masterful interpretation.

One of my favorites. Thank You Elliott Park.

I happened to hear this song last year through Pandora as I was driving on the 4th of July. It is a truly beautiful song. Reminds me of my sweet grandfather who fought in the Korean war and who loved the hymn Amazing Grace. Thank you!

You may not have as many fans as some other artists but I do believe that your songs touch every one of your fan’s hearts. It’s rare to find an artist with such an impact. Quality over quantity. ❤️

truly one of the most beautiful pieces of music i’ve ever had the privilege to hear. i bawl when i hear this. everything about this song is amazing and moving.

Dude when i first heard this song i cryed

Holy moley... that's beautiful.

Thank to Spotify I've found such a beautiful song. Love the story too.

Autumn showed me this song. she was so proud to show me💜

Your songs make me so sad... in a good way

This is a beautiful song, thank you for writing it.

This is my go to song when my depression and anxiety kicks in. Thank you for making this. Seriously, thanks.

This is such a beautiful marriage of music, lyrics and Grace. Thank you, Mr. Park

WOW, such a beautiful and moving song.... You sir, are a true troubadour..I can not believe I just heard this for the first time today..

I used to hear this when I saw 3-5 years old all the time when I go home from school ever since I moved I haven’t heard it for 7 years. I’m twelve now. I would always listen to you music, Now I understand the music.

The tree wanted to be strong and tall but grew crooked and low to the ground. An example of how God answers prayer sometimes . The tree ended up tall and strong doing The Lord's will. Very nice.

Did this make anyone else cry the first couple times they listen to it or my am I just a crybaby

Really enjoy this song, event after 1,000 times....

A beautiful ballad and a powerful message. We make plans, but God has other ideas. Better ideas. We just have to listen.

I first heard this on Pandora Radio, and I've now played it 20+ times and it's not lost any of its magic. Truly amazing!

Such a Beautiful song.

Absolutely love this song! Truly inspiring.

Holy crap was that sad. Truly a beautiful song, good work.

MAN. This song made tears spring to my eyes. Keep writing, and you will change the world.

I really do hope he is doing well and elliot if you see this just know that you are amazing and i really do thank you for your lovely songs

An absolutely beautiful and hope inspiring song!

Beautiful. Thank you.

Beautiful. Truly beautiful

Please continue making music. You are a true artist, and your words truly touch the hearts of those who hear them.

One of the best songs I've heard in a long time- definitely worth crying at my desk at work. ;) Wonderful, keep it up.

Elliot. You are a bard and poet. Heard you today on Pandora for the first time and heading to iTunes to find you there

This came on Pandora recently and I really enjoyed it .

I love the amazing grace part! such a beautiful song!

I just found this song and it literally brought tears to my eyes. This is a beautiful work of art you have created.

I heard this on pandora and found the sound name by googling "soldier tree church lyrics". Thank you google. Beautiful song.

Great song I found out your songs when my teacher showed my whole class of 30 people ever since I found your music its been my favourite and I mean it keep it up

I've heard this song on Pandora many times and now this morning I am really hearing it and I can't say how deeply it has moved me. I'm weeping again..........

Just when I needed it most, I ran across this beautiful song. What a difference a few minutes of words and music can make in a mans life. God has been answering prayers by telling me about oak trees and acorns! Thanks for the meaningful song. God bless!

This song moves me so deeply every time I listen to it. Tears fall each and every time. The words are incredibly touching and the music so simple and yet so beautiful. Thank you.

Heard this song on my discovery playlist for spotify today on the bus to class. I was so moved and almost cried right then. Now watching at home before I sleep I actually do cry because the lyrics are so moving to me, thank you so much for this song.

What an amazing story of how we bend and our dreams are not always best suited for our meaning! I was so moved by this song that I shared it with all my friends and guys I jam with. Thank you so much for sharing your talent!! Godspeed

This song has had an immense emotional impact on me, I empathize with it, I am that tree. Later in life working for a church that suffered fire, I only long for the bell to ring again, and sing, of God's good grace. Bless elliot, and all of you listening, with your hearts

This is a great song.

One day I was having a hard time and I was on my iPad. God must’ve known I loved this song because my iPad started to play it. I didn’t turn Pandora or KZfaq on. It made me love this song even more 😊

A friend shared this with me yesterday. Beautiful. So touching. Thank you so much for this. LOVE it. His Richest. HIs Love.

My son lives in Kirksville, Missouri, and there's a monument there filled with soldiers' names from the Civil War. You paint a lovely, heart-breaking, hope-filled story!

Absolutely beautiful, I love how you entwined Amazing Grace in your song👍💕