I used to conduct this in the '70's. It is nice to finally hear it instead of conducting it. The tenors ALWAYS had to "tighten up the jockey shorts" for this one. Thanks. Presbyterian Church Choir always seemed to know this one. Outside of them, though, there seemed to be a lack of knowledge on this anthem.
Yes, I tend to think of Will MacFarlane and Leo Sowerby as organists, first and foremost, yet they composed my two favorite modern sacred choral pieces, this, and Sowerby's "I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes" .
@4Topwood Yes, that's just about at the top of my list. Try these: Go Not Far From Me by Zigarelli “Lord, for Thy tender mercy's sake” by Richard Farrant "Nunc Dimittis" by A. Gretchaninof The Last Words David by Randall Thompson
this choir sounds very very good.... we sang this song at my church a little slower paced but it still sounds great the way you all did it.
vln1972 1 month ago
I used to conduct this in the '70's. It is nice to finally hear it instead of conducting it. The tenors ALWAYS had to "tighten up the jockey shorts" for this one. Thanks. Presbyterian Church Choir always seemed to know this one. Outside of them, though, there seemed to be a lack of knowledge on this anthem.
redbrian3655 1 year ago
The composer is Will C. MacFarlane.
AlanHemenway 1 year ago
@AlanHemenway
Yes, I tend to think of Will MacFarlane and Leo Sowerby as organists, first and foremost, yet they composed my two favorite modern sacred choral pieces, this, and Sowerby's "I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes" .
4Topwood 1 year ago
@4Topwood Yes, that's just about at the top of my list. Try these: Go Not Far From Me by Zigarelli “Lord, for Thy tender mercy's sake” by Richard Farrant "Nunc Dimittis" by A. Gretchaninof The Last Words David by Randall Thompson
AlanHemenway 1 year ago
Beautiful rendition of a personal favorite. Thank you.
4Topwood 1 year ago