We had this hymn today in church, under difficult circumstances, churches in the UK will have to stop services from Thursday. Today was our last sung service and the choir, albeit limited to 6 people at a time are the only ones allowed to sing. 6 of us & the vicar belted this out for all that it was worth to make all saints as special as it would normally be, singing for the entire church. A sermon today also made us notice that everything, every person, plant or object is a saint. They are all saints for the job they do in bringing us closer to God and helping us worship and be faithful. I would also like to wish anybody reading this the best of health. Remember you are a saint, everything and everyone is saintly. God bless you. Amen.
O may thy soldiers, faithful, true and bold Fight as the saints who nobly fought of old... And with them the victor's crown of gold... ALLELUIA!!!!!! ALLELUIA!!!!!!
Also: "And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long, steals on the ear the distant triumph song, and hearts are brave again, and arms are strong. Alleluia, Alleluia" "The golden evening brightens in the west; Soon, soon to faithful warriors comes their rest; Sweet is the calm of paradise the blessed. Alleluia, Alleluia!"
In 1864 Bishop William How wrote this hymn for All Saints Day. He cited Hebrews 12:1 in his original title, but he drew on all of Hebrews 11 for inspiration. That's the famous "faith chapter," which praises the faithful deeds of a score of Old Testament heroes. The author might be considered a hero of faith himself. He was a man of the people, regularly reaching out to minister to the poor and needy in his area. Once he listed the characteristics that a minister should have; among them was being 'wholly without thought of self." those who knew him said that bishop How was like that, selflessly caring for others. Written by: William Walsham How (1823-1897) SINE NOMININE Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1938) Blessings to All! Peace Be to the wonderful Saints that have given us so much for Christ! Lynnae Larson
According to some reading I've done today on both Methodist and Catholic websites (I'm sure there are others, too, but I stopped after finding two sources from different traditions), this hymn was written by a convert from Protestantism to Catholicism. He wanted to remind his fellow Catholics of the martyrdom and suffering the Catholics in England suffered when England officially crossed over to being Protestant.
@@cherwynambuter7873 No, this hymn was no doubt written by bishop How of Wakefield, a see of the Church of England and this tune was written by Vaughan Williams, a famous composer for Anglican music. This hymn was not used commonly in Roman Church before they embraced vernacular language since 1960s.
@@cherwynambuter7873 I think you might be thinking of a similar hymn, "Faith of Our Fathers", which was written by Father Frederick William Faber, an Anglican priest who converted to Catholicism and joined the Oratorians. "Faith of Our Fathers" - while popular today in Protestant churches (and Catholic churches in other countries) - was explicitly written about the persecution of English Catholics.
Not heard this recording before. Extremely impressed with the organist and other accompanying artists. I sang this back in my school days. But no where near as well as this rendition. Thank you so much for sharing.
The organist is Stephen Sturz at Grace Community Church CA. I expect he composed his own intro. He is a brilliant organist who has been at Grace 40+ years.
One of the countless gems of Anglican hymnody.
We had this hymn today in church, under difficult circumstances, churches in the UK will have to stop services from Thursday. Today was our last sung service and the choir, albeit limited to 6 people at a time are the only ones allowed to sing. 6 of us & the vicar belted this out for all that it was worth to make all saints as special as it would normally be, singing for the entire church. A sermon today also made us notice that everything, every person, plant or object is a saint. They are all saints for the job they do in bringing us closer to God and helping us worship and be faithful.
I would also like to wish anybody reading this the best of health. Remember you are a saint, everything and everyone is saintly.
God bless you.
Amen.
Amen and Amen. God bless and keep you too.
Sir, are you all back to church yet?
@@Psalm144.1 indeed we are. We have had our 9 lessons and carols service by candlelight recently and it was wonderful!
@@ELRTrainspotter God bless you all! Merry Christmas!
@@ELRTrainspotter Your post sounded like you are in the CofE! If so, I hope you all get to enjoy the wonderful, beautiful BCP this Christmas!
O may thy soldiers, faithful, true and bold
Fight as the saints who nobly fought of old...
And with them the victor's crown of gold...
ALLELUIA!!!!!! ALLELUIA!!!!!!
Also:
"And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long,
steals on the ear the distant triumph song,
and hearts are brave again, and arms are strong. Alleluia, Alleluia"
"The golden evening brightens in the west;
Soon, soon to faithful warriors comes their rest;
Sweet is the calm of paradise the blessed. Alleluia, Alleluia!"
Most usually remove to verses. There are supposed to be eight of them but they make it 5 or 6
Has we all struggle against the virus in are own way remember you are never alone jesus is always with you till the end and at the new beginning..
Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love in honour preferring oneanother
playing this hymn tomorrow in church. still my favourite
In 1864 Bishop William How wrote this hymn for All Saints Day. He cited Hebrews 12:1 in his original title, but he drew on all of Hebrews 11 for inspiration. That's the famous "faith chapter," which praises the faithful deeds of a score of Old Testament heroes.
The author might be considered a hero of faith himself. He was a man of the people, regularly reaching out to minister to the poor and needy in his area. Once he listed the characteristics that a minister should have; among them was being 'wholly without thought of self." those who knew him said that bishop How was like that, selflessly caring for others.
Written by: William Walsham How (1823-1897)
SINE NOMININE
Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1938)
Blessings to All! Peace Be to the wonderful Saints that have given us so much for Christ!
Lynnae Larson
According to some reading I've done today on both Methodist and Catholic websites (I'm sure there are others, too, but I stopped after finding two sources from different traditions), this hymn was written by a convert from Protestantism to Catholicism. He wanted to remind his fellow Catholics of the martyrdom and suffering the Catholics in England suffered when England officially crossed over to being Protestant.
@@cherwynambuter7873 No, this hymn was no doubt written by bishop How of Wakefield, a see of the Church of England and this tune was written by Vaughan Williams, a famous composer for Anglican music. This hymn was not used commonly in Roman Church before they embraced vernacular language since 1960s.
@@cherwynambuter7873 I think you might be thinking of a similar hymn, "Faith of Our Fathers", which was written by Father Frederick William Faber, an Anglican priest who converted to Catholicism and joined the Oratorians.
"Faith of Our Fathers" - while popular today in Protestant churches (and Catholic churches in other countries) - was explicitly written about the persecution of English Catholics.
@@cherwynambuter7873 Sorry protestants have the superior song writers.
@@bogoburchard9397 Ah, yes, you're entirely right on this! Thank you for setting the record straight, Mr. Burchard! My apologies!
Haven’t heard this in years. Thank you for posting it, lyrics, also!
Love this hymn. Kudos to the Methodist church
This is sung in many faiths including the Catholic Church
Very comforting hymn for the death of my friend, my brother, Ernest.
Praise God from whom all Blessings flow
Amen to that!
Not heard this recording before. Extremely impressed with the organist and other accompanying artists. I sang this back in my school days. But no where near as well as this rendition. Thank you so much for sharing.
Brings back fond memories of spirituality and fellowship singing this hymn in the church I attended as a child
Surprised it sounded so good. Wasn't expecting that
Fantastic rendition of a classic hymn, good on the organist. Brought me to tears.
What a moving hymn. Have played it at church many times and it is still inspiring!
One of my favorite hymns. Well sung!
One of my favourites
Beautifully sung. Another favourite. Why did the churches have to stop singing?
This is indeed an awesome rendition of this song! A magnificent song indeed!
My grandma was a saint in my life. She Died 05/09/2020
Lovely...a Patronal Festival favourite; very uplifting.
love this song
amen amen amen
Beautifully sung!!!
This hymn was played as the processional during our Baccalaureate service in college, very moving.
Very nice tempo. Thank you for posting!
Beautiful rendition!
The music was written by Ralph Vaughan Williams.
Amen
Hi, I love your intro to the hymn. If its a written score would you mind emailing a copy?
Superb. Heaven came down. That was best tributes we can give to the saints who did labour for Him
Need one as Well
The organist is Stephen Sturz at Grace Community Church CA. I expect he composed his own intro. He is a brilliant organist who has been at Grace 40+ years.
demais espiritual gostei
Aceita.
The MOBA's are here cuz of this ..lol
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