@MrItzRandall because it is not a song of sin, it is a song of reconciliation between God and humanity, a song of revelation to humanity that we need no longer be consumed by lust.
I am an ELCA Lutheran from South Carolina. I play the piano and organ. Today (January 2, Christmas 2), I filled in at a local Lutheran Church. I played this as the Hymn of the Day. I did so because the Gospel for today was John 1: 1-18. It is #295 in Evangelical Lutheran Worship.
I just came across this version through Google search. It is one of the most beautiful of all versions! The wonderful part about it is that it glorifies the Divine Son of God, the Lord Jesus Christ by expressing in words and music the glorious truth of His character and essence! All praise be to the Father for this recording. May God bless mothball22, during the Christmas season of the Year of Our Lord 2010 and all who sing joyfully this glorious hymn!
I've played this tonight no less than 10 times...I am reading about Marcus Aurelius Clemens Prudentius because I'm fascinated by the man who could have written such lyrics and music who was born in 348 A.D. How absolutely AMAZING this is to think it was written SO long ago and yet Catholic Churches around the globe are singing it all of Advent Season. Inspiring, transcendental and gives hope to those who have been challenged by life's punches. Thank you Marcus Aurelius!
Thank you for the kind words! You should check out the history of O Come, O Come Emmanuel! Awesome story how that became a hymn, probably from Jewish Christians carrying the messianic witness of the Old Testament from maybe as early as the 5th Century until it found a place in the Church's liturgy sometime in about the 9th century.
Wow! Thank you so much for this recommendation! Yes, we at St James Cathedral in downtown Orlando, Fl O Come O Come Emmanuel a lot - we have arrangements even in our Mass parts... :) Thank you though for recommending my researching its origin as well. Merriest Christmas to you! Blessings, Dan
Beautiful message! I have known this magnificent hymn for years; but only today have discovered this wonderful, POWERFUL version on a very beautiful day too , of St Valentine. I admit; it has reduced me to weeping and am too playing it over and over again. You are SO RIGHT in what you say! God bless and protect you and everyone who truly loves you in this portentous year, 2009.
@danmoro1 You are completely right! When I think that I am still singing the same lyrics that people used to sing centuries ago, I tremble, I feel I am part of a spiritual body that is not affected by time and lives for ever and ever.
@hhvelasq How lovely is thy dwelling place :) Thank you for taking the time to write a response to met. I'm Dan Moro; it's a pleasure to meet you! May your songs of praise reach every corner of heaven's kingdom....our final destiny
Not just catholic churches sing it. It is a favored Christmas hymn in many Protestant churches also.
stevestlmo 2 months ago
mitzrandall filthy comment;
1SonnyCrockett1 3 months ago
disgusting, comment; filthy disgusting commet
1SonnyCrockett1 4 months ago
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i find this hard to masturbate too...
MrItzRandall 7 months ago
@MrItzRandall because it is not a song of sin, it is a song of reconciliation between God and humanity, a song of revelation to humanity that we need no longer be consumed by lust.
LeHauteGryphon 3 months ago
Man! Why'd they turn such a good hymn into this new-aged sounding stuff!
StatuesBleedingGreen 8 months ago
I am an ELCA Lutheran from South Carolina. I play the piano and organ. Today (January 2, Christmas 2), I filled in at a local Lutheran Church. I played this as the Hymn of the Day. I did so because the Gospel for today was John 1: 1-18. It is #295 in Evangelical Lutheran Worship.
mkl62 1 year ago
This is a nice arrangement of a favorite hymn. Thanks, mothball22!
havardmccoy 1 year ago
I just came across this version through Google search. It is one of the most beautiful of all versions! The wonderful part about it is that it glorifies the Divine Son of God, the Lord Jesus Christ by expressing in words and music the glorious truth of His character and essence! All praise be to the Father for this recording. May God bless mothball22, during the Christmas season of the Year of Our Lord 2010 and all who sing joyfully this glorious hymn!
barneysghost 1 year ago
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Thank you for posting. This is a very beautiful rendition. Where can I get this recording? Could you please make an mp3 available? Thanks so much.
FidelisSemperFidelis 1 year ago
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FidelisSemperFidelis 1 year ago
Incredibly lovely, so beautiful
josparkes1 1 year ago
whoa weird. we played this for band and it sounded sooooooo incredibly pretty. though ive never heard the words to it.
jasperwhitlockforeva 1 year ago
real good song. merry Christmas
Inky261 2 years ago
I am so delighted to hear this version of this, one of the oldest hymns in the World! Thank you for making my day and Merry Christmas!
angeljenny55 2 years ago
damn i wish i can sing that good.and im in my 2nd year of choir
jakecoffman11 2 years ago
I've played this tonight no less than 10 times...I am reading about Marcus Aurelius Clemens Prudentius because I'm fascinated by the man who could have written such lyrics and music who was born in 348 A.D. How absolutely AMAZING this is to think it was written SO long ago and yet Catholic Churches around the globe are singing it all of Advent Season. Inspiring, transcendental and gives hope to those who have been challenged by life's punches. Thank you Marcus Aurelius!
danmoro1 3 years ago 8
Thank you for the kind words! You should check out the history of O Come, O Come Emmanuel! Awesome story how that became a hymn, probably from Jewish Christians carrying the messianic witness of the Old Testament from maybe as early as the 5th Century until it found a place in the Church's liturgy sometime in about the 9th century.
mothball22 3 years ago
Wow! Thank you so much for this recommendation! Yes, we at St James Cathedral in downtown Orlando, Fl O Come O Come Emmanuel a lot - we have arrangements even in our Mass parts... :) Thank you though for recommending my researching its origin as well. Merriest Christmas to you! Blessings, Dan
danmoro1 3 years ago 2
Merry Christmas to you and yours as well!
mothball22 3 years ago
@mothball22 This is the kind of thing we don't see enough of anymore; saying Merry Christmas. Seeing these last two posts made me very happy.
goron152 5 months ago
Beautiful message! I have known this magnificent hymn for years; but only today have discovered this wonderful, POWERFUL version on a very beautiful day too , of St Valentine. I admit; it has reduced me to weeping and am too playing it over and over again. You are SO RIGHT in what you say! God bless and protect you and everyone who truly loves you in this portentous year, 2009.
Ravenbright 3 years ago
@danmoro1 You are completely right! When I think that I am still singing the same lyrics that people used to sing centuries ago, I tremble, I feel I am part of a spiritual body that is not affected by time and lives for ever and ever.
hhvelasq 1 year ago
@hhvelasq How lovely is thy dwelling place :) Thank you for taking the time to write a response to met. I'm Dan Moro; it's a pleasure to meet you! May your songs of praise reach every corner of heaven's kingdom....our final destiny
danmoro1 1 year ago