National Cathedral - My Shepard Will Supply My Need

[pigjubby1]

How we have forgotten this day. We have forgotten who did this. We forgotten who we are up against. We forgot our will to fight. We forgot out Lord Jesus Christ in it all.

[march131958]

@searchforthetruth2 , I remember driving home on that day. I could not work and went home. I remember seeing people in autos beside me and it was like seeing people in shock...we were. My eyes were red from tears and could not believe this had happened.

[glassandroid]

911 WAS AN INSIDE JO B.

WTC7 IS THE SMOKING GUN

GOOGLE LARRY SILVERSTEIN

LATE.

[JTB1956]

@glassandroid This old hymn served as balm for the madness of that day, as it still does for the madness of today.

[LeotheOrangeCat]

watching this live was the first time I heard this song as well; I am not religious, but this song was entirely appropriate and provided many people (including me) with some comfort

[deathmaiden1990]

I was so young when 9/11 happened all I remember was my 2nd grade teacher crying and the school system was put on lock down. My female choir is now singing this and now I know the true blessing it is to be singing this. It's really a shame that a girl in our alto section asked, "Are we even allowed to sing this? I mean it talks about *God* I gave her the look like, And what rock do you live under." This song makes me realize we need to reform our schools. AGAIN. US Air Force trainee

[LAvppfire]

This is a truly, exquisitely beautiful song of praise. I consider it to be very much like the traditional Catholic Te Deum, though of course, in English, and several hundred years newer. The version by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir is a bit more vibrant.

[maedeans]

We have the Mormons to thank for this beautiful inspiring song. I heard it for the first time in 2001

[fontanadenise]

Does anyone know if it is possible to buy a DVD of the Memorial Service that was held at the National Cathedral on September 14? Thank you!

[PsychoticGeek23]

We're playing this for spring concert in band. =)

[cmc10101]

Peter Jennings.

I do miss his voice.

[harpmover]

I really love this piece it lifts me closer to Heaven. Harpmover

[TimothyFountain]

The words were a version of Psalm 23, by Isaac Watts, a great English Protestant hymn writer of the early 1800s. (He was also a prominent logician whose book was a standard text at Harvard back in the day!) The tune used here is from "The Southern Harmony," a note system from Colonial days that trained small congregations to sing without need for formal choir or instrumental accompaniment. The tune is known as "Resignation."

[magpie4321]

We will sing this at our Parish on All Saints Day!

[TroySundt]

what religion is your Parish?

[magpie4321]

Why do you ask?

[TroySundt]

Well, I thought this song was Mormon and when you say parish and All Saints Day i think catholic and I can't find it anywhere in any of the catholic songbooks i have. It is so beautiful and I wish i could play it for church sometime.

[magpie4321]

This is true. The piece is written by Issac Watts and he wasn't a Catholic.

[mcd32127]

I sang this in a church choir once. It's so beautiful.

[Kwerrauque]

I listen to this song over and over and never get tired of it. It's simply a great song.

[Cstarr83]

Amen

[mj7293]

Thank you for posting. I remember taking a nap with the TV on when this played and the song literally sprung me out of bed and drew me in. I have only heard it one of time since 9/11

[brassspitoon]

The quality of Anglican/Episcopal Choral tradition in the National Cathedral was demonstrated to our nation and the world in that service. Pity that the news media can only deal with disputes between some in the church and ignore those of us who simply wish to worship and commune with the Lord. (THE VITAL MIDDLE!).

[JohnnySaffire]

GOd smiles when these angels sing. God Bless America and our brave troops.

[cajb16]

Wow, it's really incredible to read your comments on this video. I was a chorister at Washington National Cathedral from 1999-2006, and sang at this service. My time singing there, especially at this particular service, was incredibly rewarding, and I'm glad that our dedication continues to be meaningful for others as well.

[julius923]

Cajb,

Do you know the answer to "Plowhandle's" question?

[cajb16]

I think that our directors at the time, Dr. James Litton (formerly of the American Boy Choir) and Graham Eliot, worked with other people organizing the service to choose the music. That is how it has worked for other major state services at the Cathedral (like the funerals of presidents Reagan and Ford)--the Cathedral director of music makes suggestions (often composing/arranging music to suit the occasion) and the final decision is made by representatives of all groups participating.

[julius923]

The reason I asked about the was to see if there was a better recording of this song. Are you in the video? Do you know if there one exists that is offered to the public on CD? Thanks to your contribution to this song.

[starivera06]

julius923: I would contact the National Cathedral's music office directly via email or telephone to see if they have a recording. I'm sure someone's got an audio or video file sitting around somewhere. Their contact information is probably on the cathedral's website. Also, it's good to see you, cajb16. I'm glad to see you found this video of our good old days...

[mj7293]

@cajb16 You shoud be very proud and never forget this day. For some reason this ceremony, this song in particular, is my biggesty recollection of 9/11. I had this song in my head for days. It was so sad, but so powerful at the same time. I was taking a nap when this song came on and remember bouncing up off the couch. I remember everything about the rest of that day... walking around Boston w/ candles, people waving flags and cars honking in support. I've never seen this country so unified

[goguard07]

@cajb16

This service is one of the lasting memories that I have of that tragic week (I eventually purchased a CD copy of the service from the C-Span archives). The service at the National Cathedral did so much to heal a wounded nation....thank you for your outstanding performance! God bless.

[iheartu21993]

my high school preformed this song but this is just an outstanding performance of it

[joylava88]

this song is bring me to tears

[joylava88]

very good

[naybrann]

Every time I hear this it brings tears to my eyes and makes me reflect back to what I saw on that day. I will never forget. I wish our nation was as united today as it was on that day. Its ashame in such a short time we have totally went back to sleep and almost acted as if it never happened.

[AmosPressley]

You are so right. Not only have we forgotten the ferocious resolve of our enemy, but we have forgotten the Source of our strength.

A line from the first verse is almost prophetic:

"He brings my wandering spirit back

When I forsake His ways..."

[mycelf38]

Never truer than today.

[LeotheOrangeCat]

Never heard this until the day of mourning - must be a protestant hymn. Very nice.

[janet1972]

never forget!

or history will repeat itself

[starivera06]

as one of the members of that choir, it was probably the most significant moment of my life up to this point.

[shawngregoire]

Everytime I hear this hymn I get drawn to that moment. This is one song that is perfect for that moment. GOD BLESS

[sngfx]

The choir sang beautifully and this always chokes me up. Is there somewhere I can find a good recording?

[mj7293]

@starivera06 Congratulations! You should be very proud. I think it meant a lot to millions of people. I remember this day so vividly, and this song in particular is my biggest recollection of that week. It was the Friday after 9/11. Everyone was in disbelief for a couple days....then GW went down and rallied they workers at 9/11 & headed back to DC for this ceremony. And people begain to unify in this counrtry like I've never seen b4.

[guitarjack123]

One fine classical hymn - wish churches sang it more.

[Plowhandle]

I remember vividly watching the proceedings at the National Cathedral. I was unfamiliar with this hymn on this day, and was entranced by it.

Who selected it for the worship service that day ? Whomever it is, they deserve a Presidential Medal of Freedom for the strength, hope, and stability the hymn brought a nation at mourning that fateful day.

God bless those who mourn.

Every time I hear it I think of that day I first heard it.

[bestpi]

If we forget then it will be easier to swallow when they try and tell us in 10 years that it never really happened.

[julius923]

I'm sure that certain leaders of certain countries already believe that it never happened.

[billyoblog]

Thank you julius923 for providing images of 911 that honor the dead. The images of the terror must not be forgotten, but these are just as important and serve to remind us who we are.