My high school choir would end EVERY rehearsal and performance with this hymn. That was fifty years ago. Now my church choir does it once a month. I don’t need the music sheet anymore, and can do both the tenor and bass lines. It is timeless and touches the heart!
It was also a tradition at the University of Maryland for its Chapel Choir to end each performance with the Lutkin Benediction. Still recall each note of the bass line after 48 years. So beautiful.
James Jordan taught me this when I was at Lewisburg High School. I feel privileged to have learned under him at such a young age. My love of choral music has gone with me my entire life.
I sang with the Ambassadors of Song at Frankford High School, and the Valparaiso Chapel Choir under Kroger and Flemming. This performance makes me sad that the Westminster tradition is dying.
I sang this over 50 years ago in high school and still remember every note of the alto line! One of the most beautiful hymns ever.
Me too!
Same here - @ our church choir.
Reminds me of Red Springs Presbyterian Church!!
I love it. Bless the Lord
My high school choir would end EVERY rehearsal and performance with this hymn. That was fifty years ago. Now my church choir does it once a month. I don’t need the music sheet anymore, and can do both the tenor and bass lines. It is timeless and touches the heart!
It's been 35 years since I was at WCC, and I still remember every note of the tenor line. Amazing choral tradition.
Same here, 34 years later, directed by Joseph Flummerfelt (a quite different sound than this performance).
@@sophelet Cheers from a fellow graduate.
I graduated 44 years ago from WCC. loved my experience!
It was also a tradition at the University of Maryland for its Chapel Choir to end each performance with the Lutkin Benediction. Still recall each note of the bass line after 48 years. So beautiful.
The subtle ralls and rests were exquisite!
James Jordan taught me this when I was at Lewisburg High School. I feel privileged to have learned under him at such a young age. My love of choral music has gone with me my entire life.
Bem aventurado é quem ouve e recebe a bênção, crendo que essa bênção é para nos hoje.
Lovely!
I sang with the Ambassadors of Song at Frankford High School, and the Valparaiso Chapel Choir under Kroger and Flemming. This performance makes me sad that the Westminster tradition is dying.
Beautifully done!
Beautiful!!!!
We Also Have That In Our School
Thank you all!