Crossing the Bar

A Christian hymn of assurance that God will always be with us for comfort and guidance. Written by Alfred Tennyson, 1889. Sung in the video by the Altar Of Praise Chorale, from their album 'This is My Father's World.'

This is a complete video revision of the same song posted Feb. 26, 2008.

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[Maraujo04]

I gotta memorize this crap

[sailette01]

We sing this beautiful piece at the services for all our sailing friends for as far back as I can remember. Some ashes have been scattered at sea.  My Mother and Father both died within a few months of each other in their 90's....They knew this well and I'm sure they met their Master's face when they each crossed the bar. He went first and I've always believed he called from his sloop to the newcomers, "I'll pick you up at the end of the dock". as he always did here on the river. Fair winds

[josiewhitehead]

I have linked this beautiful poem and music from my own poem called "Nightfall" which some of you may like to see if you Google JOSIE'S POEMS and go to spiritual poems.

[casper1918]

50 years ago this was used at my Dad's funeral. Onlhy 10 at the time I didn't understand it, but now it's a comfort to read the words. Won't be that long before I'll join him.

[sgtstardust]

This poem was part of my father's funeral and will be part of mine, too. Ties up the loose ends very nicely, indeed.

[morriswilburn]

Before my elderly mother’s health began to fail, she and I were cleaning out the attic and came across some old books of hers. That got her talking about poetry, and for some reason I felt the need to ask her what her favorite poem was. She said “Crossing The Bar”. She passed away 18 months later, and when finalizing her funeral arrangements I remembered our conversation, and at her funeral had a reading of the poem. My mother was the real thing.

[PROFILESophiaYates]

@mhardywright I used this for my fathers as well. It was what he wanted so i created an animated version of my father sailing like he did as a young man. He was in law as awell and he would recite a lot of poetry. He read this one and also "The Boys" By Oliver Wendell Holmes @ my parents 50th October 13th 2001. I hope to do another video for him with that one.

[CanadaPisces]

My congratulations to you for a very lovely video! The music and landscape photography make for a most enjoyable viewing and listening experience!

[mhardywright]

This poem was recited at my mother's funeral and I never knew it was put to music what a beautiful piece thank you

[MrJVictor88]

Hi there!

Because I am Brazilian sometimes I say things or wirte things and just later on I realise I made a mistake. Just checking if you got me. When I said Mr Tennyson did not wirte it I was meaning the melody : )