My most favourite hymn as a Choirboy @ St. Mary’s, Eastry Kent 🏴 to be sung at my final service here in California. Praise the Lord- thank you for the gift of my life 1952 -
Exactly. I couldn't have said it better myself. Perfectly put. And I really think it's the perfect song, the perfect prayer because it covers the entire day, be it a work (job) day or not (every day is a work day as a human), from waking to sleep... it's really the perfect song, the perfect prayer. Covers the human condition perfectly.
Sung at almost every family wedding, christening, funeral or memorial service in the past almost 50 years -- including mine. I watched Harry and Meghan's wedding, and when the intro began I immediately called my husband and said, "Hey! Guess who has good taste and appreciation for the family hymn?" ... and had him listen over the phone for a verse or so. It will be sung at my daughter's wedding this fall, in '22. ... really nice arrangement by Barry Rose, and a lovely performance by St. Alban's Choir.
Ummmm ... I'm pretty sure that what you hear singing the descant are several boy sopranos. There might be, of course, some girls and women in St. Alban's Cathedral choir, however, traditionally these Anglican choirs are boys and men. It's the soprano tones I'm hearing that are pure boy soprano (or perhaps young girl(s) ... maybe), a very noticeable quality and timbre. I'm not going to check this with the choirmaster or another St. Alban's rep, as it makes me fall down rabbit holes on YT, as well as Google, and before I know it, hours have passed by. ... gah! I so agree with you that the sound of this choir is lovely.
@@MarkJoseph81 -- oh, my ... I hope for you that you can release that image, and not allow your disappointment to overshadow the beauty from these choirs. Most of the music was written for the church -- just like the majority of music composed prior to the 19th C. There is so much gorgeous music in which to hear those specific, v v pure and rare tones, a temporary sound for any boy singer, as when their voices change (onset of or v early puberty), it's gone forever. Below -- link to a brief vid that actually shows you the boys, the soloists and non. Also -- if you've ever seen any of the Brit royal weddings, that's the type of choir Westminster and St. Paul's in London have for the songs and hymns. Lord of All Hopefulness was sung at Harry & Meghan's wedding in 2018 by the choir and the congregation ... it was also sung at mine in 1990 -- for every wedding, funeral, christening, and other milestones ever at church for my entire family over four generations. I hope for you that the mental image you've had to give up can be replaced by real-life video of these incredible choirs. .... one of the best is King's, in Cambridge ... ruclips.net/video/IX1zicNRLmY/видео.html
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Reminds me of school days in the 1960s
- beautiful hymn!
We used to sing this at school back in 1964. Happy times
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I’m just imagining myself singing this song before GOD and JESUS CHRIST ❤️🥺
Now that is a perfect visualisation technique! 🎉😅
My most favourite hymn as a Choirboy @ St. Mary’s, Eastry Kent 🏴 to be sung at my final service here in California. Praise the Lord- thank you for the gift of my life 1952 -
Hope you are still going strong. Beautiful hymn reminds me of my childhood.
- Best wishes from a fellow Brit. living in the Med. ('54 - )!
@@AnnabelleJARankin going strong California, March 2024
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The old British hymns I learned in Primary school and in Sunday school are still so beautiful.
Amen, I totally agree ❤️
Can't express in words how beautiful this hymn is, especially this arrangement, and how much God's love shines through it.
Exactly. I couldn't have said it better myself. Perfectly put. And I really think it's the perfect song, the perfect prayer because it covers the entire day, be it a work (job) day or not (every day is a work day as a human), from waking to sleep... it's really the perfect song, the perfect prayer. Covers the human condition perfectly.
This song was sung a my fathers funeral Mass. It was one of his favorites.
Same with my grandma :(
My mother’s too.
Yes ... basically our family's hymn, and just wonderful to hear in various spots when away from home. A very inspiring and reassuring hymn.
I can see why
I wish I could press "like" over and over. It's truly magnificent! ❤️❤️
My favourite hymn I'd love to have this as a hymn for my wedding
Mine too, and we did.
@@darrenbaker3060 wow was it beautiful
Yes, made a beautiful service perfect
Meghan and Harry did, and I remembered this hymn that I had sung countless times at school, it all came back to me, it was probably my favourite!
Sung at almost every family wedding, christening, funeral or memorial service in the past almost 50 years -- including mine. I watched Harry and Meghan's wedding, and when the intro began I immediately called my husband and said, "Hey! Guess who has good taste and appreciation for the family hymn?" ... and had him listen over the phone for a verse or so. It will be sung at my daughter's wedding this fall, in '22. ... really nice arrangement by Barry Rose, and a lovely performance by St. Alban's Choir.
Truly one of the most beautiful and inspirational hymns ever. The scenes of natural beauty were perfect.
My music teacher used to sing this in church service, with the most beautiful and melliflous voice I have ever heard!
The most consoling of all hymns, beautifully performed and realised
This hymn is so beautiful. It remains of being in a rested lawn and creek nearby. So peaceful
Simply sublime. Amongst the best renditions I have encountered.
True!
I agree
Simply beautiful.
Incredible choir! Perfect.
The high notes hit at the end, that gal has some amazing, blessed pipes! Stunning.
Gives me goosebumps...
Ummmm ... I'm pretty sure that what you hear singing the descant are several boy sopranos. There might be, of course, some girls and women in St. Alban's Cathedral choir, however, traditionally these Anglican choirs are boys and men. It's the soprano tones I'm hearing that are pure boy soprano (or perhaps young girl(s) ... maybe), a very noticeable quality and timbre. I'm not going to check this with the choirmaster or another St. Alban's rep, as it makes me fall down rabbit holes on YT, as well as Google, and before I know it, hours have passed by. ... gah! I so agree with you that the sound of this choir is lovely.
@@dianacambridge38 Well, that is disappointing... ruins my mental image, thanks for the info though.
@@MarkJoseph81 -- oh, my ... I hope for you that you can release that image, and not allow your disappointment to overshadow the beauty from these choirs. Most of the music was written for the church -- just like the majority of music composed prior to the 19th C.
There is so much gorgeous music in which to hear those specific, v v pure and rare tones, a temporary sound for any boy singer, as when their voices change (onset of or v early puberty), it's gone forever. Below -- link to a brief vid that actually shows you the boys, the soloists and non. Also -- if you've ever seen any of the Brit royal weddings, that's the type of choir Westminster and St. Paul's in London have for the songs and hymns. Lord of All Hopefulness was sung at Harry & Meghan's wedding in 2018 by the choir and the congregation ... it was also sung at mine in 1990 -- for every wedding, funeral, christening, and other milestones ever at church for my entire family over four generations. I hope for you that the mental image you've had to give up can be replaced by real-life video of these incredible choirs. .... one of the best is King's, in Cambridge ... ruclips.net/video/IX1zicNRLmY/видео.html
Absolutely Magnificent. Praise Him 🙏🏻❤️
Really good job putting together scenes that match the lyrics. I love it!
😀 " WONDEFUL! " Very comforting and reassuring.
Just coming into Advent and at this particular time a very appropriate hymn for our series of services on the theme of HOPE
Love this version. So meaningful a song
so heart touching hymn..glory be the lord
Thank you. Great track! Bless you.
we sang this at my grandfather's funeral. one of my favourites
I Love this Hymn, We sang this in Our Church Choir. ❤
Love this song.
Beautiful
Just as it was when I was a little boy attending a church school in Chester in the 1960s.
Haha, ditto me in Ellesmere Port.
Jan Struther who wrote these lyrics ,also wrote the novel: Mrs Miniver(about the Dunkirk Evacuation)
Beautiful ........ Thank you
When you feel like a conductor purely because this is amazing
My first time hearing this song, was doing Harry and Meghan's wedding. Believe me , since them I just love it.
Blessed
Used to sing at school (early 2000s)
Maravilhoso - Desde o Brasil
Thank you.
Amen
This is a beautiful version of a sublime hymn. Is it available to purchase for download / cd??
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school hymn 1960's
The lyrics come up to late
Charmed 🏴
Amen