Praise My Soul The King Of Heaven

[MatthewPWoods]

I'm having this at my wedding- one of the great Anglican hymns and a part of England's rich religious and cultural heritage.

I don't know what the obsession with bongo drums and guitars is with some churches- give me this any day (and I'm 28, not 98)

[gillyrosh]

One of my favorite hymns. Thank you for posting!

[philethio]

hymn is great but train is not complimentary of God's praise - horrible pollution.

[DennisWubs]

a video answer from Holland

[thebigJM92]

I am 17 and an anglican. I much prefer these old hymns. This is a good one but my favourite is Eternal Father Strong to Save. This modern guitar music has no soul, this is timeless beauty

[Forsinard10]

@thebigJM92

I agree with you. I attended worships in the Church of Ireland and then in the Episcopal Church in Scotland and I am surprised that there are, particularly in small town parishes, dedicated ministers and musicians who continue singing classic masterpieces to praise the Lord. They are very professional and pay attention to the details in their performance. Sunday services are really enriched. One of my favourite hymns is Thine be the Glory by G.F. Haendel.

[thebigJM92]

@Forsinard10 Ah Thine be the Glory! A simply awe inspiring hymn! I shall have to listen to it now!

[goodchappy]

@thebigJM92 I agree, I really don't like much of the modern chorus, harmony deprived tunes that the apparently up and coming churches use. That type of music actually makes me not want to go to church. When I see it on TV, I look in amazement at how anyone can be enjoying the music, they may enjoy the uplifting experience of singing but the tunes and the harmony are SO boring and forgettable.

I don't mind a drum beat if it fits the tune but what ever happened to decent melodies like this one?

[march131958]

@thebigJM92 , I enjoy the older hymns as well. I, being a former organist, love the choir and organ.

[thebigJM92]

@march131958 That's amazing! I've always admired organists, I can't even produce a decent tune on a piano never mind the more complicated organ. You have my respect.

[march131958]

@thebigJM92 , Thank You. I must say I never cared for piano too much. My family is from a "litter" of musicians. Organists,pianos and voice. I took piano when I was 6 or 7 and liked organ better. So,I have been playing for longer than I want to say! Playing is relaxing for me. I do have a very nice Rodgers pipe organ in my home which I am glad to have. You can do it. Organ is not that complicated. It will give you an inner peace.

[magpie4321]

In the USA, we have a different chorus:

"Alleluia alleluia, praise the everlasting King!"

[jasdavid1]

This is definitely beautiful and is one of my favourite hymns! But I like worship choruses too !

I guess its like singing in different languages, though we may not understand each other, as long as its sung with a true heart, its a beautiful sound in HIS ear!

So hymns in church or 'contemporary' music, to each his own........

[Wattsviller1]

I could sing hymns like this every Sunday, but too often we older folks are forced to endure music that pleases the "comtemporary crowd."

[daveindurham2701]

you'll be surprised to hear that some of us younger folks like this stuff better too. I find the contemporary stuff poppy and hollow. This is REAL music

[redneckmarine87]

@daveindurham2701 Amen to that!

[yenditj]

@daveindurham2701 I want to like this a million times... You are so right...

[yamaho5]

How refreshing to hear this beautiful hymn sang so beautifully and reverently, and not like the clap trap praise and worship choruses ( which are neither) God likes Trust and Obey better.

[truebrit59]

God loves worship from the heart whether it a praise and worship chorus or a hymn. If it composed with a love of God in the person's heart it is not clap trap to God or anybody who worships with these type of choruses. Both have their place today !

[apnd2008]

beautiful,thankyou!

[BabaYayaLeo]

God loves all of us, all shapes, sizes and ways of expressing ourselves: this hymn is an old favourite, thanks for posting it

[galaxygayle]

one of my favorite hymns. This is revrent to God...not like the praise and worship of today which is not.

[sn110ng1]

Absolutely brilliant. Wonderful, true, rendition. Super organ, lovely video. I can't understand all the small ratings. This is Christianity the way it should be -- in a lovely parish, with people who care passionately about Worship and singing. Well done, Haworth!

[KingstonWelrow]

Haworth, such a lovely place and such a lovely hymn to accompany it.

[boltonbrowne]

Praise him, Praise him?

Who couldn't after hearing this? xD

[freebeerfordworkers]

Good to hear this wonderful hymn sung in the traditional Hymns Ancient & Modern way with choir and organ. Thank you.

[martinmartinshaw2]

It is good that we can express our opinions about hymns without the 'normal' criticisms and expletives found on non christian sites.

[mogemoets]

Lovely work!

I really like the way you punctuate the music via the text: EG: "Ransomed, healed,..."

I'm sure Charlotte and Emily are up in heaven smiling with approval!

Post more, eh?

Martin

Irving, Texas

[PL1b]

What a charming video to go with this beautiful, powerful hymn! Thank you for this.

[benaggreyfynn]

Children of God, praise The Lord with all your hearts and minds and beings, for He is Lord of all creation.

[Watcher1956]

A lovely hymn, one that wants you to sing it with all your heart.