This is a superb rendition of this great hymn. Not only is the singing wonderful but the ambiance is most engaging. In short, this is a real gem to be played over and over again.
I was part of a Christian high school choir which practiced and sang this for church in my freshman year in 1971. It is Rowe's arrangement that we sang and the one I have most loved. Thanks to Ms. Kennedy and Mr. Scott
I was a choir teacher and this is one of my favorite songs. Did you catch the most wonderful thing that happened at the end? The lady is well trained in the classical tradition, and the gentleman is older but still a fine singer. He has to sit on a tall stool to sing. On the last time through the final chorus, "And so, through all the length of days, thy goodness faileth never . . ." Mr. Smith has been sitting, but at this point he pushes up on his cane to stand. From his standing position, his voice is much stronger, and he is able to sing the ending with glorious conviction! The soprano realizes what is happening, and she turns to smile at him as she sings. I was so proud of him! Several of the choir members were also tuned in to the miracle they were seeing. This touched me so much that I had to stop the song, run it back, and watch it again several more times. Thank you forever.
Thank you for your kind words about this song. Mr. Smith is 96 years old and still attends many events at our church. We will be sure to pass along your kind comments to him.
Lynell Pierce & I have sung this version as a duet on several occasions. I am grateful that she later accepted my proposal for marriage. She is yet my best friend in Mesa, Arizona.
I have listened to this duet several times and am still moved to tears as I see this dear MAN of many years sing without sheet music in front of him, and both of them compliment each other. Just watching them both sing to the glory of God is all so inspiring. Is Harry still living?
I have sung in church choirs, as an alto, all my life, and this is my all time favorite choral number to sing. This is just beautiful!! Thank you. Of course I especially enjoyed the alto line sung my Mr. Smith. (all from memory)
Same here. An Alto in high school and college, a soprano in grad school till today. I still love the tune and harmony. It's my favorite version. So moving!
This composition is from an 1868 hymn with original lyrics written by Henry W. Baker, an English clergyman based on Psalm 23. It is sung to several different melodies. The most familiar tune as a hymn is Dominus Regit Me by John B. Dykes also from 1868. The music being sung here was composed for chorus in 1886 by Harry Rowe Shelley, an American composer and organist. As we can see it also makes for a fine duet.
Thank you for this fascinating history/background of this hymn. I didn't know about the other version. I'd be curious to hear it, though I absolutely love this version that I remember singing in my church choir as a high school student (I think).
Beautiful blending of voices! Your love for God shines from you as you sing.
Wow. That's all I can say. Wow. This is one of the most beautiful performances of this wonderful hymn. It's one of my favorites.
Scott and Brenda should could sing this hymn everyday and it would still bring tears to my eyes. God is our Good, good Shepherd. Hallelujah!
This is really gracious hymn to me.
Their harmony is wonderful.
This is a superb rendition of this great hymn. Not only is the singing wonderful but the ambiance is most engaging. In short, this is a real gem to be played over and over again.
The blend of Beautiful music and Beautiful voices...heavenly.
To God Be The Glory!
Please Bless us with the lyrics.
Thank you.
So much beautiful, touching and powerful singing!
I was part of a Christian high school choir which practiced and sang this for church in my freshman year in 1971. It is Rowe's arrangement that we sang and the one I have most loved. Thanks to Ms. Kennedy and Mr. Scott
And here but in the early 60s with our wonderful choir director, Don Barks, deceased, at FBC NOLA.
So touched!
Absolutely beautiful!!!!!!
I was a choir teacher and this is one of my favorite songs. Did you catch the most wonderful thing that happened at the end? The lady is well trained in the classical tradition, and the gentleman is older but still a fine singer. He has to sit on a tall stool to sing. On the last time through the final chorus, "And so, through all the length of days, thy goodness faileth never . . ." Mr. Smith has been sitting, but at this point he pushes up on his cane to stand. From his standing position, his voice is much stronger, and he is able to sing the ending with glorious conviction! The soprano realizes what is happening, and she turns to smile at him as she sings. I was so proud of him! Several of the choir members were also tuned in to the miracle they were seeing. This touched me so much that I had to stop the song, run it back, and watch it again several more times. Thank you forever.
Thank you for your kind words about this song. Mr. Smith is 96 years old and still attends many events at our church. We will be sure to pass along your kind comments to him.
It was an incredible moment. Thankful that you pointed it out for others to see
I've always loved this setting! Just wonderful, I had goosebumps!! Blessings to you both!
Lynell Pierce & I have sung this version as a duet on several occasions. I am grateful that she later accepted my proposal for marriage. She is yet my best friend in Mesa, Arizona.
Excellent soloists! Compliments also to the organist for a splendid performance, perfectly complimenting the soloists.
The ORGANIST was superior, he should be given the highest praise. Who is the ORGANSIT?
🥰 just beautiful
This is soooo beautifully done!!!
What a wonderful duet by these two saints of God. He stood there and sang without sheet music in front of him. I wonder if Harry still living?
I have listened to this duet several times and am still moved to tears as I see this dear MAN of many years sing without sheet music in front of him, and both of them compliment each other. Just watching them both sing to the glory of God is all so inspiring. Is Harry still living?
The Organist was OUTSTANDING, especially as he ended with that big crescendo pedal stop. Give that ORGAN and ORGANIST a medal and an Amen, please?
This is the composition I was seeking. Well done, I love this hymn.
Simply wonderful!!!!!
Oh, how this blessed my soul! This is touching beyond words. Thank you so much!
Wonderful! Wonderful! Thank you. I can hardly contain myself. Blessed be the name of the Lord!
I have sung in church choirs, as an alto, all my life, and this is my all time favorite choral number to sing. This is just beautiful!! Thank you. Of course I especially enjoyed the alto line sung my Mr. Smith. (all from memory)
As the deer pants by the water
Same here. An Alto in high school and college, a soprano in grad school till today. I still love the tune and harmony. It's my favorite version. So moving!
This composition is from an 1868 hymn with original lyrics written by Henry W. Baker, an English clergyman based on Psalm 23. It is sung to several different melodies. The most familiar tune as a hymn is Dominus Regit Me by John B. Dykes also from 1868. The music being sung here was composed for chorus in 1886 by Harry Rowe Shelley, an American composer and organist. As we can see it also makes for a fine duet.
Thank you for this fascinating history/background of this hymn. I didn't know about the other version. I'd be curious to hear it, though I absolutely love this version that I remember singing in my church choir as a high school student (I think).
Amazing!!
esta melodia está no terceiro volume de Os Céus Proclamam. PASTOR AMÁVEL É JESUS
love this song but not this version with all the notes changed
This is the only version I know & have sung.