I am an ELCA Lutheran from South Carolina. I play the piano and organ. Today (December 21, Advent 4), I filled in at a local Lutheran Church. I played this as the Hymn of the Day. However, it was to the tune, JEFFERSON, composed by W. Walker, Southern Harmony, 1835. It is #254 in Evangelical Lutheran Worship.
We sing this hymn every advent and is well known. It's the work of Charles Wesley and this tune is perhaps the best that goes with it. Fits the mood of the season.
Which Methodist hymnal do you mean? Methodists over here have some flexibility. Some still use Hymns and Psalms whilst others use Methodist Old and New. Either way the set tune is 'Cross of Christ'. Hyfrydol is used but not to this hymn as the tune is just to cheerful for a penitential season. It is however used for Alleluia, sing to Jesus, I will sing the wondrous story (unless you are a Methodist), or God is love let heaven adore him. This particular tune is from Olivet to Calvary for the congregational hymn 'cross of Jesus, cross of sorrow'. Shows how tunes can differ either side of the pond. For another difference watch the clip of 'Love divine all loves excelling' from the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. The tune is Blaernwern - a fine Welsh tune which is the one of choice here instead of Hyfrydol.
....my favourite Cambridge choir....until I hear the "other" one and then ....well you know how it is !! Aren't we quite simply blessed to have two or three great Cambridge choirs to inspire and delight us? Thank you for the clip...I may dither about the choirs but the hymn is certainly one of my Advent favourites.
2 Hope of all the earth Thou art; Dear Desire of every nation, Joy of every longing heart. Born Thy people to deliver, Born a child and yet a King, Born to reign in us forever,
Dear Bruce Cornely, The focal point is the living Jesus Christ and His attendance is essential. Jesus is our sacrifice,having died,once and for all.The altar[or Holy Table] is a symbol.We are commanded in Scripture to present our bodies to God as a living sacrifice,pure and acceptable to God. The choir are probably standing there for the best acoustical position in the building so that the voices project well throughout the building. Besides,the curtain[barrier] which separated us from the Holy of Holies has been torn[at Jesus death] so that we can now stand in the presence of God.Our Great High Priest,Jesus Christ,Yeshua Ha Mashiach,Messiah Jesus has done that.That's what the Bible has written in it. God says in Scripture, "I want faithfullness and mercy,not sacrifice". God Bless
1 Come, Thou long expected Jesus Born to set Thy people free; From our fears and sins release us, Let us find our rest in Thee. Israels Strength and Consolation,
Come, thou long expected Jesus, born to set thy people free; from our fears and sins release us, let us find our rest in thee. Israel's strength and consolation, hope of all the earth thou art; dear desire of every nation, joy of every longing heart. Born thy people to deliver, born a child and yet a King, born to reign in us forever, now thy gracious kingdom bring. By thine own eternal spirit rule in all our hearts alone; by thine all sufficient merit, raise us to thy glorious throne.
Actually the other tune in the NEH is 'Halton Holgate', but this, 'Cross of Jesus' is definitely on my top beloved hymn list. And nice descant as well.....!
Beautiful music ought to 'unite' and not demand demarcations. Let's celebrate Jesus who hasn't north or east or any the other adjectives of direction or race or religion. We shouldn't be afraid to join hands in solidarity. Performance was splendidly done.
Phillip,The accompliment (The tune as you say) has been used with this hymn for 70 years that I know of. Charles Wesley also wrote the tune if I`m not mistaken. We have been singing this tune for many,many years.
john uhr-henry The words were written by Charles Wesley and first appeared in a book of twenty-four hymns entitled, "Hymns for the Nativity of Our Lord," in 1744. The tune however was composed later by Rowland Hugh Prichard.
@Eurofrank1 You are right of course...and I do! The other college choirs that bring great pleasure to me are Clare and Trinity and I am sure many of the others deserve a hearing also!
@buzzbaybear Ha, yes, considering it is 25 years old (didn't actually didn't come out until '85). Overall I much prefer the '82 because of both hymnody and service music, but there are many hymns "left out" that I wish were included. I had lunch with Marion Hatchett a couple times in the months before he died, and his stories about how hymns were included and excluded were amusing. Apparently the committee members bartered. One of the most contested was "I sing a song of the saints of God."
It actually says the tune under the title. This tune is Cross of Jesus by Sir John Stainer. He didn't write many actual "Hymn" tunes but the few he gave us are beautiful. This hymn is one excellent example and the other is for Love Divine All Loves Excelling. I also completely endorse Stainer's approach to splitting some of the Wesley 8787D meters in to shorter 8787 verses, they all round off nicely and frame the words well. In addition, the 4/4 signature (I believe) works better with trochaic meter verses than the 3/4 time we see in the "Welsh" hymnal like Hyfrydol and Blaenwern; you get a sharper "attack" with the shorter notes. Ultimately, these are songs of worship and the music should ideally provide the correct stress on the sentiments the lyricist wanted to express to God. The rise this tune provides on the line "by thine all sufficient merit" really resounds with that sense of reverance Wesley wove into so many of his hymns.
Exceedingly lovely! I've only heard this tune used with it's namesake, "Cross of Jesus, Cross of Sorrow." Hyfrydol doesn't seem to fit the words quite right. A little TOO jubilant for Advent. I prefer "Stuttgart" for these words, but that's because I am a child of the 1982 American Episcopal Hymnal!
@lindigo505 Just my theological opinion, my brother. I lean towards the solemn, sober, and reflective expectation of Advent rather than full-on jubilant apocalyptic. I can't play Hyfrydol without that full-on joy, and as I said earlier I don't think it fits the words or the season. That's my opinion as an organist and theologian, but your mileage may vary! Peace be with you as we both await his coming with expectant joy.
We always sang this hymn on the first Sunday of Advent. It's a classic, beautifully sung here. Thank you for posting it.
The choir sings so beautifully, and its a blessing to hear them
I am an ELCA Lutheran from South Carolina. I play the piano and organ. Today (December 21, Advent 4), I filled in at a local Lutheran Church. I played this as the Hymn of the Day. However, it was to the tune, JEFFERSON, composed by W. Walker, Southern Harmony, 1835. It is #254 in Evangelical Lutheran Worship.
A great Choir at St John`s Church, Cambridge..Very nice rendition of this fabulous hymn.
Amazing and wonderful hymn 🌠 🌠 🌠 🌠 🌠
Magnificent hymn. Not one of the most common but fantastic.
We sing this hymn every advent and is well known. It's the work of Charles Wesley and this tune is perhaps the best that goes with it. Fits the mood of the season.
Which Methodist hymnal do you mean? Methodists over here have some flexibility. Some still use Hymns and Psalms whilst others use Methodist Old and New. Either way the set tune is 'Cross of Christ'. Hyfrydol is used but not to this hymn as the tune is just to cheerful for a penitential season. It is however used for Alleluia, sing to Jesus, I will sing the wondrous story (unless you are a Methodist), or God is love let heaven adore him. This particular tune is from Olivet to Calvary for the congregational hymn 'cross of Jesus, cross of sorrow'. Shows how tunes can differ either side of the pond.
For another difference watch the clip of 'Love divine all loves excelling' from the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. The tune is Blaernwern - a fine Welsh tune which is the one of choice here instead of Hyfrydol.
Thank you with a blest Advent, john uhh-henry, would that this masterpiece be more popular in churches.
Beautiful!
....my favourite Cambridge choir....until I hear the "other" one and then ....well you know how it is !! Aren't we quite simply blessed to have two or three great Cambridge choirs to inspire and delight us?
Thank you for the clip...I may dither about the choirs but the hymn is certainly one of my Advent favourites.
As I expected. Proper and dignified.
Muslim and watching and enjoying this!!!
You must not be a good Muslim. ;)
wonderful
@@ObscurityIsBest Haha!
Isn’t music haram😂
Yes, and I suggest you take it to heart.
2 Hope of all the earth Thou art;
Dear Desire of every nation,
Joy of every longing heart.
Born Thy people to deliver,
Born a child and yet a King,
Born to reign in us forever,
Dear Bruce Cornely,
The focal point is the living Jesus Christ and His attendance is essential.
Jesus is our sacrifice,having died,once and for all.The altar[or Holy Table] is a symbol.We are commanded in Scripture to present our bodies to God as a living sacrifice,pure and acceptable to God.
The choir are probably standing there for the best acoustical position in the building so that the voices project well throughout the building.
Besides,the curtain[barrier] which separated us from the Holy of Holies has been torn[at Jesus death] so that we can now stand in the presence of God.Our Great High Priest,Jesus Christ,Yeshua Ha Mashiach,Messiah Jesus has done that.That's what the Bible has written in it.
God says in Scripture,
"I want faithfullness and mercy,not sacrifice".
God Bless
Beautiful setting.
1 Come, Thou long expected Jesus
Born to set Thy people free;
From our fears and sins release us,
Let us find our rest in Thee.
Israels Strength and Consolation,
Another great crescendo from the choir boys
Come, thou long expected Jesus,
born to set thy people free;
from our fears and sins release us,
let us find our rest in thee.
Israel's strength and consolation,
hope of all the earth thou art;
dear desire of every nation,
joy of every longing heart.
Born thy people to deliver,
born a child and yet a King,
born to reign in us forever,
now thy gracious kingdom bring.
By thine own eternal spirit
rule in all our hearts alone;
by thine all sufficient merit,
raise us to thy glorious throne.
I love it!
Beautiful
I wish to thank you for sharing this awesome Christian Christmas music video with me .
You are most welcome.
(weeping) The World's Best Choir did it again....perfect blend, diction and phrasing!
not a hymn you hear that often but a very nice rendition of it from the choir of St.John`s chapel cambridge
I love choir of boys, so beautiful
ANOTHER GREAT HYMN SUNG VERY NICELY
Actually the other tune in the NEH is 'Halton Holgate', but this, 'Cross of Jesus' is definitely on my top beloved hymn list. And nice descant as well.....!
Another tune this is sung to is Hyfrydol. Both tunes very well suited for the words. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful music ought to 'unite' and not demand demarcations. Let's celebrate Jesus who hasn't north or east or any the other adjectives of direction or race or religion. We shouldn't be afraid to join hands in solidarity. Performance was splendidly done.
Another great Charles Wesley hymn
He wrote like 6,000 hymns
very nice well sung
Lovely
I just spotted Julian from the Kings Singers looking youthful
Phillip,The accompliment (The tune as you say) has been used with this hymn for 70 years that I know of. Charles Wesley also wrote the tune if I`m not mistaken. We have been singing this tune for many,many years.
Many Americans go for Hyfrydol which is a definite mismatch with both the mood of the season and the words. Its jut too cheerful.
john uhr-henry The words were written by Charles Wesley and first appeared in a book of twenty-four hymns entitled, "Hymns for the Nativity of Our Lord," in 1744. The tune however was composed later by Rowland Hugh Prichard.
@Eurofrank1 You are right of course...and I do! The other college choirs that bring great pleasure to me are Clare and Trinity and I am sure many of the others deserve a hearing also!
Also sang too the words cross of jesus from the crucifixion!!!!
Can anyone tell me the name of the tune they are singing this to? I can only find sheet music for the more common Wesley version in 3/4.
The hymn may be by Wesley but the tune is by Stainer from the Crucifixion ( Cross of Jesus)
Indeed it is Stainer. Several postings here seem to think otherwise. Fake news, I'm afraid. Stainer wrote magnificent hymn tunes.
@buzzbaybear Ha, yes, considering it is 25 years old (didn't actually didn't come out until '85). Overall I much prefer the '82 because of both hymnody and service music, but there are many hymns "left out" that I wish were included. I had lunch with Marion Hatchett a couple times in the months before he died, and his stories about how hymns were included and excluded were amusing. Apparently the committee members bartered. One of the most contested was "I sing a song of the saints of God."
Anybody knows the name of this hymn tune? I usually hear this hymn sung to Hyfrydol, but this sounds magnificent.
It actually says the tune under the title. This tune is Cross of Jesus by Sir John Stainer. He didn't write many actual "Hymn" tunes but the few he gave us are beautiful. This hymn is one excellent example and the other is for Love Divine All Loves Excelling.
I also completely endorse Stainer's approach to splitting some of the Wesley 8787D meters in to shorter 8787 verses, they all round off nicely and frame the words well. In addition, the 4/4 signature (I believe) works better with trochaic meter verses than the 3/4 time we see in the "Welsh" hymnal like Hyfrydol and Blaenwern; you get a sharper "attack" with the shorter notes.
Ultimately, these are songs of worship and the music should ideally provide the correct stress on the sentiments the lyricist wanted to express to God. The rise this tune provides on the line "by thine all sufficient merit" really resounds with that sense of reverance Wesley wove into so many of his hymns.
Charles Wesley wrote this hymn, John Stainer wrote the tune
Exceedingly lovely! I've only heard this tune used with it's namesake, "Cross of Jesus, Cross of Sorrow."
Hyfrydol doesn't seem to fit the words quite right. A little TOO jubilant for Advent.
I prefer "Stuttgart" for these words, but that's because I am a child of the 1982 American Episcopal Hymnal!
oh my, can there really be a child of the 1982? Aren't we still mourning the loss of the 1940? (well my parents were children of the 1916)
@lindigo505 Just my theological opinion, my brother. I lean towards the solemn, sober, and reflective expectation of Advent rather than full-on jubilant apocalyptic. I can't play Hyfrydol without that full-on joy, and as I said earlier I don't think it fits the words or the season. That's my opinion as an organist and theologian, but your mileage may vary! Peace be with you as we both await his coming with expectant joy.
All men's quire
not the usual tune, but still good
Aborym brought me here xD
check the bird at 0:36 !!!! the one on the top left..
There is a guy that looked like Shane Dawson
Love this video. May have pressed dislike by mistake. I apologize! I really do love this hymn
JK
uhm wrong video (silently walking away to Wolves at the Gate)
@obxemt Too jubilant? How is it possible to be too jubilant about the coming birth of our Savior? "Make a joyful noise . . . "
I don’t care for this. The melody by Rowland Prichard is far more beautiful.
Baloney their are no gods never has been … wake up … get your mind out of the Bronze Age religious beliefs