The Holy City (8:45 AM, CD audio)

The Holy City --arr. Mark Hayes
Flora Wall, Soloist
This anthem is given to the honor and the glory of God, and to the choir and
musicians of First Methodist Houston, by David & Cindy Brightbill.
Sanctuary Choir
Dr. Terry Morris, Director of Music
Sharon Goldsberry, Pianist
John Gearhart, Organist
First Methodist Houston Downtown
March 25, 2018
Last night I lay asleeping, there came a dream so fair.
I stood in old Jerusalem beside the temple there.
I heard the children singing and ever as they sang,
I thought the voice of angels from heaven in answer rang.
Jerusalem! Jerusalem! Lift up your gates and sing,
Hosanna in the highest! Hosanna to your King!
And then I thought my dream was changed, the streets no longer rang.
Hushed were the glad hosannas the little children sang.
The sun grew dark with mystery, the morn was cold and chill
As the shadow of a cross arose up on a lonely hill.
Jerusalem! Jerusalem! Hark! how the angels sing,
Hosanna in the highest, Hosanna to your King!
And once again the scene was changed, new earth there seemed to be.
I saw the Holy City beside the tideless sea.
The light of God was on its streets, the gates were open wide;
And all who would might enter and no one was denied.
No need of moon or stars by night or sun to shine by day;
It was the new Jerusalem that would not pass away.
Jerusalem! Jerusalem! Sing, for the night is over.
Hosanna in the highest, Hosanna forever more!

[@davidellis7281]

Wonderful and marvelously uplifting. Has the soloist made any independent recordings. She shoild be heard all over the world. I am an admirer of Jessie Norman and Kathleen Battle. Your soloist deserves to be up with them. From this little corner of England I wish you God's richest blessings and thank God for you.

[@efaambros9102]

MA RA VI LHA!!! Solista Flora, Maestro, Pianista, Organista, Coristas, Just wonderful!!! Glory to God in The highest!!! May He bless and keep all of you! (Brazil)

[@beverlykerr6590]

What a magnificent voice Flora Wall has! And seemingly so effortless. More, more, more please!

[@samuelfagbohun9206]

AMEN AND AMEN HALLELUJAH!!!!!!!!

[@PSkitt82]

Flora Wall = The next Kathleen Battle.
She sounds much like her!!!!

[@storyman507]

WOW! I had never heard anything but the original anthem. This Mark Hayes arrangement is exciting. The choir parts are joyful. Kudos to Flora Wall, the soloist. She was awesome. What a spectacular voice and her passion for the music showed though. Bravi tutti!!!!!

[@othellorazon3320]

Wow! Such incredible talent. God bless you more, Flora Wall. Soli Deo Gloria!

[@Taoseno2007]

Nicely done! Jay would have loved this! Thank you!

[@louisalarcon7921]

Magnificent. I am surprised Flora does not sing professionally. She has such voice and breath control.

[@Panoplyimaging]

Ah! But she does! facebook.com/watch/?v=3231006806995522

[@62102mwret]

An absolutely beautiful voice, one of the nicest I've heard. Great piano and organ also.

[@edwardhart5466]

Great musicianship, from all , music from the heart ,thank-you very much

[@nancydewalt7773]

One of the grandest and most blessed presentation of this piece that I've heard in a very lo g time.

[@kellybblair]

WOW...just WOW I've got goosebumps. Ms. Wall is outstanding! More please!

[@johnwhite6226]

Absolutely brilliant!!

[@dotpierce2328]

I. Just Love them old music.

[@1320trail]

Perfection! Praise the Lord!!!

[@heeryungkim2649]

Shalom.
This worship is touching my heart.
Thank you for letting me listen to beautiful music.
i am organist in korea.
We don't have this arrangement version in Korea.
I'd like to play with this score.
I would appreciate it if you let me know the site where I can purchase the sheet music.
Bless you in the name of the Lord.

[@brendaifland1364]

Beautiful! Praise the Lord for such talent!

[@gregbushman319]

Wonderful!!!

[@LJAllen1000]

Simply stunning!

[@logeanbillups8563]

Beautiful

[@logeanbillups8563]

Such a beautiful voice!!!

[@SternDrive]

Does anybody know why I an not find The Holy City in any of my five hymnals? A famous hymn like this should be more available in hymnals. I had to go to the internet to find this.

[@pipesandwings]

A wonderful arrangement and performance.

[@sibusisowaltermhlongo8145]

Wonderful presentation

[@user-fd4hv2wi5x]

Excellent Soprano! Brava!

[@adrianrichards9852]

Wow!!! That voice and piano-organ arrangement just wow!

[@JoeRobinsonJoe]

amazing soprano !

[@pedromoralesramirez2702]

Admirable
Gracias a Dios
Pedro ( Spain )

[@vernwilson8630]

William Lortz memorial

[@marysaval9937]

kove the piano player.m savall

[@rosalieangeles5492]

Soloist was exceptional BUT, I prefer the original arrangement; more enjoyable!

[@f.merlenicholas3434]

Too bad this rendition was cut off short!

[@louisalarcon7921]

It played on its entirety for me.

[@paulharvey9149]

Can't hear the organ at all!