Rutter "For the Beauty of the Earth"

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1. For the beauty of the earth, for the beauty of the skies,
for the love which from our birth over and around us lies:
Refrain: 'Lord of all, to Thee we raise his our joyful hymn of praise.
2. For the beauty of each hour of the day and of the night, Hill and vale and tree and flow'r, Sun and Moon and stars of light: Refrain

3. For the joy of human love, brother, sister, parent, child.
Friends on earth and friends above, for all gentle thoughts and mild. Refrain

4. For each perfect gift of Thine to our race so freely given.
Graces human and divine, flow'rs of earth and buds of heav'n. Refrain

from "John Rutter Anthem Collection"
Compilation Copyright 2003 by Hinshaw, Inc.

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[JrBoob]

0 dislikes? well... i feel like being a dick >:D

[Hanggggy]

This is lovely!

[BethHartless1]

im so happy this was uploaded, it realy helped me learn it for liverpool festival!

[Organsk8er]

I'm so used to hearing the full choral performances of this wonderful piece, but this is different, refreshing, and simply beautiful. REALLY nice.

[amyz1974]

Beautiful voices!

[Trig71]

Absolutely lovely!

Thank you for posting.

x

[donaldpennermartin]

Although I prefer a choir's rendition of this anthem, this 'duet' is a memorable performance, and certainly has enlarged my "scope of preferences". Mark Husey has emerged as one of the best musicians in the country, and has certainly earned his praise and accolades.

[techman85]

Beautiful!

[fromwkfsmouth]

This is by far the best rendition of a John Rutter anthem - you guys (especially you, dear Mark Husey, who sings and accompanies the brilliant soprano and yourself) did fantastic!

[horizonarts]

:D very good