Westminster Abbey Choir - I Know that My Redemeemer Liveth

Tremendous performance by the Westminster Abbey Choir here, singing I Know that My Redeemer Liveth live in front of an audience of billions at the sad occasion of the funeral of Princess Diana. I have edited out parts where the commentator talks over the music.

A huge state occasion, under so much pressure, they sing beautifully, perfectly in tune, perfectly in time, perfect diction and articulation. You can hear clearly every word of the profound Biblical message.

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[davbear221]

thank you for taking out editors comments! It ruined the whole thing for me!

[Justozz50]

I know...that our Redemeemer liveth:-)*

[march131958]

@dbgf64 , I cried as well..and still do. William and Kate will make her proud. So very sad she was taken from all of us.

[march131958]

She would be proud of him. How did he marry in Westminster Abbey and his mums funeral was there? Guess she was looking down on him and Kate. God rest her soul.

[jaylahpriest]

Actually, it wasn't entirely "unrehearsed" as ds1866 says. Diana's funeral, since it was so unexpected, was based on Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother's funeral plans (Tay Bridge).

As a result, the choirs involved had been rehearsing their part for many years.

[dbgf64]

for in this moment, the little girl who had been brought to Baptism as an infant had the promises of her Christ sung once more..."I am the resurrection and the life..." for whatever trauma and heartbreak she had gone through, the promises at the font were brought around to her as she was brought one last time to church. I just remember crying and finally being able to let go.

[dbgf64]

Throughout the week that preceded this funeral I recall experiencing the world a broken and turned upside-down place...fights over the standard being flown and what the Queen should have said or the crazy things people went up in arms over. Then there was this moment...just after the horrible beauty of the muffled bells falling over one another in mourning, this was the first moment I cried like a child

[Nonie46]

@astrolog7000 Don't worry. The way I see Prince William sports himself in relation to his Mum, he has redeemed her honor and pride.

[RoddyFN]

Right. A few clarifications:

Firstly, no German choir is as good as this. This is a processional sequence of anthems sung when a choir is moving. Given the circumstances and event this is pure, unadulterated choir perfection. Westminster Cathedral or the Oratory perform as well as this? Not a chance in hell. I say that as an

ex choral scholar.

Secondly, the soldiers are carrying nigh on 1/2 tonne of coffin. That's why there are eight of them. The coordination and timing was superb. I say that

[astrolog7000]

I don't think Diana was treated well. She was not loved and was used as a brood mare, then cheated on and cast aside and divorced, maybe murdered as well. I feel sorry for the poor girl, because I think she tried to do alot of good in the world. She visited the sick like the Bible tells your to do, and even tried to cheer up and embrace the AIDS patients and land mine victims. I don't think it was just an act with her, but that she really cared.

[pjdonagh]

@bitterclinger100 Better forgotten than remembered with bitterness.