dune Posted 20 February, 2012 Posted 20 February, 2012 As we live in a western Christian society I think this thread should go rather well. Here are my favourites: [video=youtube;73eB-aAo8Eg]
Saintandy666 Posted 20 February, 2012 Posted 20 February, 2012 We don't live in a Christian society. A secular one is closer to the truth.
ART Posted 20 February, 2012 Posted 20 February, 2012 I salut you dune for good taste Here are my favorites, in various versions but the same hymns I vow to you my country (Scotland) Psalm 23 The Lord's my Shepherd (Crimond) In the Bleak Midwinter ( strong Southampton childhood memories)
Thedelldays Posted 20 February, 2012 Posted 20 February, 2012 We don't live in a Christian society. A secular one is closer to the truth. mate, just shut up
Thedelldays Posted 20 February, 2012 Posted 20 February, 2012 I'm alright you are such a know-it-all/experienced nothing kid
teamsaint Posted 20 February, 2012 Posted 20 February, 2012 Anything by Isaac watts does it for me !!
Saintandy666 Posted 20 February, 2012 Posted 20 February, 2012 you are such a know-it-all/experienced nothing kid You're not wrong there. However, I am entitled to I hope, my uninformed opinion just as you are entitled to yours!
Chez Posted 20 February, 2012 Posted 20 February, 2012 Abide with me at the cup final brought a tear to my eye
Weston Saint Posted 20 February, 2012 Posted 20 February, 2012 The day Thou gavest, Lord, is ended Eternal Father, Strong to Save O God, Our Help in Ages Past
Sergei Gotsmanov Posted 20 February, 2012 Posted 20 February, 2012 We plough the fields and scatter. The Lord of the Dance and for Delldays those in peril on the sea
ART Posted 20 February, 2012 Posted 20 February, 2012 Of course, "O God, Our Help in Ages Past" always has brought tears to my eyes. So many years I've not heard it sung. "Those in Peril on the Sea: I always recall on Remembrance Day and of my time living and staying off and on between 1985 and 2000 in "The Mariner's Club" in Hong Kong
Turkish Posted 20 February, 2012 Posted 20 February, 2012 you are such a know-it-all/experienced nothing kid This. +1 etc
Saintandy666 Posted 20 February, 2012 Posted 20 February, 2012 This. +1 etc What's your favourite Hymn, Turkish?
Saintandy666 Posted 20 February, 2012 Posted 20 February, 2012 Abide with me and Jerusalem I love Jerusalem. The music is good.
Turkish Posted 20 February, 2012 Posted 20 February, 2012 I love Jerusalem. The music is good. For once we agree. This video, it's still inspirational. Isn't it great when this country is together showing its patriotism.
Saintandy666 Posted 20 February, 2012 Posted 20 February, 2012 For once we agree. This video, it's still inspirational. Isn't it great when this country is together showing its patriotism. I love watching the last bit of the proms each year. Even if I do think it is all a bit silly, it's all fun and the music is great stuff.
Turkish Posted 20 February, 2012 Posted 20 February, 2012 I love watching the last bit of the proms each year. Even if I do think it is all a bit silly, it's all fun and the music is great stuff. Each year? How many years have your mum and dad let you stay up that late to see?
Verbal Posted 20 February, 2012 Posted 20 February, 2012 There is no god. ...but way too much religion.
Saintandy666 Posted 20 February, 2012 Posted 20 February, 2012 Each year? How many years have your mum and dad let you stay up that late to see? Well, you know, I do live in a liberal household...
SNSUN Posted 20 February, 2012 Posted 20 February, 2012 There are some crackers, I used to have to sing lots of them every day of the week way back when, but one of my favourites (and actually one of my favourite tunes of all time, old or modern) is Morning Has Broken. Then there's other godduns like I Vow To Thee, All Things Bright And Beautiful and For Those in Peril On The Sea.
ART Posted 20 February, 2012 Posted 20 February, 2012 Beautiful Turkish. Many thanks. Jerusalem is amazing. I've often dreamed of someone re-writing the words and Saints supporters singing it in an even more moving way than the Pool supporters sing "You'll never walk again" For me, a moving and uplifting Saints hymn is something that's always been lacking. Maybe, our return to the Premiership will see it finally happen.
Hamilton Saint Posted 21 February, 2012 Posted 21 February, 2012 Beautiful Turkish. Many thanks. Jerusalem is amazing. I've often dreamed of someone re-writing the words and Saints supporters singing it in an even more moving way than the Pool supporters sing "You'll never walk again" For me, a moving and uplifting Saints hymn is something that's always been lacking. Maybe, our return to the Premiership will see it finally happen. Woops!
Special K Posted 21 February, 2012 Posted 21 February, 2012 What does Kum-by-ya (sp?) mean? I remember singing it at school during morning assembly, whilst looking at those hymn books that were covered with brightly-covered vinyl.
alpine_saint Posted 21 February, 2012 Posted 21 February, 2012 Jerusalem Eternal Father, Strong to Save All Things Bright and Beautiful Abide with Me The Lord is My Shepherd wow, tingles up ths spine just listing them.
alpine_saint Posted 21 February, 2012 Posted 21 February, 2012 All of youse who wrote "Those in Peril on The Sea" - do you mean Eternal Father, Strong to Save ?
scotty Posted 21 February, 2012 Posted 21 February, 2012 There are some crackers, I used to have to sing lots of them every day of the week way back when, but one of my favourites (and actually one of my favourite tunes of all time, old or modern) is Morning Has Broken. Then there's other godduns like I Vow To Thee, All Things Bright And Beautiful and For Those in Peril On The Sea. I used to like Morning Has Broken, but cat stevens ruined it for me. Cant hear it now without hearing his banshee wail howling it out.
Ashtead Saint Posted 21 February, 2012 Posted 21 February, 2012 For all the Saints (who from their labours rest) - chosen for my wedding and my father's funeral Dear Lord And Father Of Mankind Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer
Dog Posted 21 February, 2012 Posted 21 February, 2012 Good King Wenceles Lords my Shepherd Once in Royal Davids City
keithd Posted 21 February, 2012 Posted 21 February, 2012 Abide with me at the cup final brought a tear to my eye were you the fat bloke they showed on the giant screen blubbing onto your wife's shoulder?
Frank's cousin Posted 21 February, 2012 Posted 21 February, 2012 Although and atheist so not into the worship thing obviously, Abide with me and Amazing Grace, when sung beautifully, do stir the emotions
Sergei Gotsmanov Posted 21 February, 2012 Posted 21 February, 2012 All of youse who wrote "Those in Peril on The Sea" - do you mean Eternal Father, Strong to Save ? Guilty
Deano6 Posted 21 February, 2012 Posted 21 February, 2012 For me would be: Jerusalem (by Hubert Parry, went to my old school Twyford) O God Our Help In Ages Past (by Isaac Watts, went to my old school King Edwards) Bread of Heaven / Who's The ****** In The Black Also big fan of I Vow To Thee My Country, Onwards Christian Soldiers (some great memories ****ing off our choirmaster at Twyford on a Saturday morning with that one) and my parents got married to Morning Has Broken, as did my sister (no - that wasn't the same wedding LOL!) I love a good sing. It's the one thing I really miss from going to Church.
alpine_saint Posted 21 February, 2012 Posted 21 February, 2012 Guilty No sweat, it seems to be a frequent mistake.
Dimond Geezer Posted 21 February, 2012 Posted 21 February, 2012 What does Kum-by-ya (sp?) mean? I remember singing it at school during morning assembly, whilst looking at those hymn books that were covered with brightly-covered vinyl. Iirc it means "come by here", or pass this way.
Kenilworthy Posted 21 February, 2012 Posted 21 February, 2012 I would like to point out pedantically that Isaac Watts wrote it originally as "Our God our help in ages past". John Wesley needlessly altered it to "O God..."
Special K Posted 21 February, 2012 Posted 21 February, 2012 Iirc it means "come by here", or pass this way. Ahhh! So it should be sung in a Black Country accent. Thanks
thefunkygibbons Posted 21 February, 2012 Posted 21 February, 2012 To God be the Glory - Franny Crosby The Servant King - Graham Kendrick and given it is Southampton Issac Watts - When I survey the Wonderous Cross
tpbury Posted 21 February, 2012 Posted 21 February, 2012 Well, when we were young, we didn't have to dissemble the meanings of songs we liked, so: At The Name of Jesus - loved it - incredibly aggressive and inspriring In The Deep Mid Winter - v. depressing, good choon the bit where they go all mental on the glory thing, must get to church more often, me dad'd be ashamed of me
Johnny Bognor Posted 21 February, 2012 Posted 21 February, 2012 Jerusalem seems to be an all time favourite. The words were penned in the beer garden of the Earl of March in Lavant (near Chichester)
SNSUN Posted 21 February, 2012 Posted 21 February, 2012 and my parents got married to Morning Has Broken, as did my sister (no - that wasn't the same wedding LOL!) I get married in June, and not once did this thought cross my mind. Granted, as my fiancee is not religious, we're having a secular hotel wedding, but we have been asked to provide music to walk into/out of with. This would do, it's not too religious a tune that it would be out of place...
ART Posted 21 February, 2012 Posted 21 February, 2012 During my final job assignment in Singapore I was to discover through work colleagues the New Creation Church and Hillsong. Without doubt hymn and religious music reaches the inner soul better than any other means. I'd like to share with you, 2 particular modern hymns of Hillsong. Without doubt the Lord speaks powerfully within their music and through hymns in general What the Lord has Done in me (Powerful lyrics sung by Miriam Webster and Hillsong [video=youtube;ytFj-a62xnM] Worthy is the Lamb (Miriam Webster and Hillsong|) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXNRbpZpe3o
teamsaint Posted 21 February, 2012 Posted 21 February, 2012 I think I am right in saying that "How great thou art" was voted most popular hymn by radio Solent listeners. On this occasion solent listeners showed a rare display of musical taste, it being a fine hymn IMO.
The Cat Posted 21 February, 2012 Posted 21 February, 2012 I used to like Oh Come All Ye Faithful at school just for the bit when it gets louder in the middle and you could get away with really shouting the last OH COME ALL YE FAITHFUL. Aside from that I find them all quite turgid and dull unless Sufjan Stevens is singing them.
dune Posted 21 February, 2012 Author Posted 21 February, 2012 I went to a C of E school and we used to sing this. I thinks it's great. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0e4kDXsM6lk
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