In loving memory of John McElyea

John Rutter - Loving Shepherd of Thy Sheep
In loving memory of John McElyea: tenor, composer, student, friend.
13 November 1989 - 15 April 2011

Sarah Moncer, Soprano with the Gallery Choir of Saint Peter's Catholic Church
Mark Husey, Choirmaster
Columbia, South Carolina USA

"Loving Shepherd of Thy Sheep" - John Rutter
Loving shepherd of thy sheep, keep thy lamb in safety keep; nothing can thy power withstand, none can pluck me from thy hand. I would praise thee every day, gladly all thy will obey, like thy blessed ones above, happy in thy perfect love. Loving shepherd ever near, teach thy lamb thy voice to hear; suffer not my steps to stray from the straight and narrow way. where thou leadest, I would go, walking in thy steps below, till before my Father's throne. I shall know as I am known. {Poem by Jane Leeson)

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Music

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• unaccompanied
• choral
• chorale
• chorus
• choeur
• kor
• a cappella
• motet
• anthem
• pastoral
• pastorale
• memorial

[VisitStPeters]

John, we miss you more than words can say. Remember those left behind when you stand before the throne of grace: Jesus Christ, the good and loving Shepherd of all souls.

[mcelyeam]

you were awsome. I miss you little cousin.

[ChristianMusicRadio]

May he rest in Peace and his beloved find comfort.

[haaaarvey]

Rest in peace, John.

[superssjdan1]

The kind of performance that takes your breath away,and also one that will always be remembered.Absolutely beautiful!Thank you so much for sharing the fruits of your labors with the world.God Bless!

[michaelolbash]

This is so beautiful, so beautiful. Thank you for sharing this.