O Praise the Lord of Heaven! William Billings

Apparently, there is an audience for my fusion videos of 18th century American hymnography and Russian religious art. So, here we pair an anthem by Billings with 19th century Russian religious art. This is not iconography per se, but many of these works are very familiar to a Russian audience. God willing, they shall reach Americans as well.
The anthem is sung by His Majesty's Clerkes under the direction of Paul Hillier. I dedicate this video to my friend Mary-Leah. Mnogaya lyeta! May God grant thee many years!

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Choral
• Christian
• Russian
• Orthodox
• Vocal
• Classical
• Religious
• Art
• Billings

[paulmab]

This is one of my absolute favorite choir songs. 1 person needs to change his dire hissings into heavenly songs.

[wurlic300]

Wonderful stuff! Keep it coming!

[hmacfarl]

@Swiffkick2000 Catholic Book of Worship II, song number 655.

[Swiffkick2000]

does anyone know which tunebook this is from?

[gajda1984]

Interesting videos bratce. I have thought the exact same thing. As I said before, I like older American/Appalachian hymn traditions and shape note singing. Too bad a lot of them have modernized.

[85mello07]

Absolutely wonderful (once again). You have made a most interesting connection in liturgical music for me. I had not thought before about the similarities between Colonial American hymnody and that of the Orthodox tradition.  Thank you.

[Victoria92646]

Very beautiful. Billings is a new discovery for me and I am thrilled these videos are availble. I have also received an education today re Russian religious art. Thank you for all your effort.

[cromwell88]

Terrific as usual!