Anthem - "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross", Gilbert M. Martin

"When I Survey the Wondrous Cross", Gilbert M. Martin (b. 1941) anthem camcorded live 15 March 2009 (3rd Sunday in Lent)

"When I survey the wondrous cross
on which the prince of glory died,
my richest gain I count but loss,
and pour contempt on all my pride.

Forbid it Lord that I should boast,
save in the death of Christ, my God.
All the vain things that charm me most,
I sacrifice them to his blood.

See from his head, his hands, his feet,
sorrow and love flow mingled down.
Did e'er such love and sorrow meet,
or thorns compose so rich a crown?

Were the whole realm of nature mine,
that were a present far too small;
love so amazing so divine,
demands my soul, my life, my all! Amen."

Text: Isaac Watts (1674-1748)

The Redeemer Choir
The parish choir of the Church of the Redeemer
Wayne Burcham-Gulotta,
Music Director/Organist

J. W. Steere & Son Organ Co., Opus 701, 1918
Originally 4/40 drawknob console
Now 3/49 stoptab console

Ernest M. Skinner bought out Steere in 1920 and Skinner ran Steere as a separate company for about a year. Then they brought it into the fold as a separate Skinner factory. For a time organs being built there had the Skinner name but were essentially Steere organs. Much of the great Skinner at Woolsey Hall, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA is Steere (1915 major enlargement of 1902 Hutchings). Final expansion to the Skinner instrument at Yale we know today was the 1928-1929 rebuild.

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Morristown, NJ, USA

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[ubcc12152010]

Beautiful! Just Beautiful!!!

[joenwayne]

@ubcc12152010

Thank you for viewing and your most kind comments.

Cheers,

Wayne

[Bothychickens]

it's beautiful.

it's moved me to tears.

[joenwayne]

@Bothychickens

Thanks for your kind comments and for viewing.

Greetings to you in the UK from New Jersey, USA.

Cheers,

Wayne

[gilleyblue]

Beautiful, and so moving. The congregations's spontaneous applause shows their appreciation for a great performance and the great musicians you have brought together.

[choralanthem]

Fine, fine choral work. The anthem is lush and moving without being maudlin or overly sentimental. Your choir is outstanding; cohesive, smooth legatos, and clear diction. In addition the underlying organ sound is perfect for this anthem. I'm always watching for your postings. Thanks so much - five stars!

[joenwayne]

@MsOlkina

Greetings to you in NC from NJ.

[MsOlkina]

@joenwayne I just noticed! I am also in the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, but in Shelby, NC. We have a choir of similar size. Thank you!

[joenwayne]

@MsOlkina Thank you for viewing and for your very kind comments.

[MsOlkina]

I listened twice and will come back to listen! This is one of my favorite anthems. And this is done with such care.

[joenwayne]

Thanks for your very kind comments and for viewing.

[4902STEVEN]

Thanks for this. One of my favorites by Gilbert Martin. Done with Sensitivity and precision. One of those is good, both together are rare. Great bass section.

(From a fellow bass!)