Westminster Abbey - Oh God Our Help in Ages Past

Sorry for the editing glitch at the beginning, must re-upload! Choir and congregation sing this classic. Men and boys of the choir do a verse on their own, then all join in for the last verse with a soaring descant from the trebles.

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[AmosPressley]

I think you can edit it in Youtube. It allows you to trim video.

[notyobs]

@AmosPressley Hiya.. many thanks for that, just gave it a try but unfortunately it saves it as a new video.

[ilalfisto]

SHAME on you, notyobs.

You've had four years to upload this again, and you should have had more RESPECT for all concerned than to put it up like this in the first place.

[notyobs]

@ilalfisto I know, how time flies!! One of the problems is the original is on a hard-drive I can't get access to at the moment; also, if I re-upload, I'd still want to leave this one here anyway, or all the comments will be lost. No lack of respect though; I hadn't realised there was a false start until after I'd uploaded it.

[dobert49]

@encpirateman There's nothing much better than a traditional, well trained Anglican Choir of Boys & Men, singing traditional pieces, in high-ceiling cathedrals and churches. accompanied by a great organist on a massive pipe organ. It's awe-inspiring, both visually and acoustically.

[foodie65]

@dcrippen2000 This was written by Issac Watts who was Presbyterian - not Catholic.

[100hm43700]

This British congregation can sing this beautiful uplifting hymn with power and the right tempo ! The organ sounds majestic and it doesn't drown the congregation's voices. There is a video of the National Prayer Service held at the National Cathedral Washington D.C. Sept 14th 2001 attended by dignitaries ( Billy Graham, President Bush) and this hymn was played, but it lacked the uplifting power. Perhaps the acoustics was a factor. This is sung so well that the glitch doesn't bother me.

[foodie65]

@march131958 You are so right. I never understand why Catholics don't sing the hymns when they are played in their churches. It's so embarassing. Anglicans always sing beautifully.

[Vanderflash]

This is a really good arrangement of O God Our Help... Whose arrangement is it?? Or whose descant is it?? I'd love to do it with my choir.

[bongojava21]

notyobs, even with the glitch it is still lovely. Glitch is easily overlooked. Some people are so rude. I'm sorry.

[KarlheinzFey1]

Very good music and singing! Congrats and best regards Karlheinz

[march131958]

 I wish we would sing like this. I am Catholic and we do not sound like they do.