@@RobCharles1981 I don't know, Rob. I am out of practice now, but I can play piano reasonably decently. I took an organ lesson at a church fundraiser, and we never got to the "agony of de feet," because Jan Stewart was too busy patiently trying to break me of all my bad finger release habits that I could cover with the piano's sustain pedal. :)
My favourite hymn played by a wonderfully talented organist. The sound of the organ is a incredible sound. It makes the hair on my neck stand on rnd it does! Thankyou again.
My dad died when I was 8 and when we arrived at the cemetery the chimes in the bell tower were playing this hymn and it has special meaning for me and play it often myself.My dad was a church organist for many years and he gave concerts also.He wad also along with 4 of his 6 sons piano tuners and repaired and tuned organs and I as a young boy got to go in many of the large organ chambers and watch my brothers tune the organs .Some of the larger organs as you know had many ranks and took considerable time in a complete tuning.Thanks Rob for the many fine hymns you play.
While in college my husband repaired electronic organs for Baldwin Piano and Organ Co in San Diego...he found many of the problems was mouse nest and gold contacts corroded. Lovely music...oh how I wish i'd kept playing pipe organ, but impossible to overcome the few seconds time delay.
This hymn was sung as the opening hymn at my Grandad's funeral on 7 November 2016 (the day before the US Presidential Election). He died in October that year.
My fave hymn played at my Nan's funeral the first one on the programe she lived for 90 years and you get the sense of her life in this hymn and remember. It really made me come to god.
Rob this is another beautiful hymn that The Lord uses to minister to me and shape me for future service in his work of ministering to others. The Lord has made you a really great blessing to all of us who listen to your beautiful playing.
All I would wish at the end of my life is for Our Lord Jesus Christ to receive me in Heaven. However, upon my departure from Earth, I want this hymn to be sung before my final departure in my casket!
He will be waiting at the golden gate for you with all departed loved ones by his side. I still think you have a good bit of trouble to cause yet my friend 😜.
Very well done, and the booming, modulated last verse is absolutely thrilling! This is my favorite hymn to play for funerals. I will share this at the office tomorrow, the lady in the next office lost her parents when she was very young, but remembers "Abide With Me" being played at both funerals.
Got a vision that I were Singing that hymn on 27 of March 2021. So please people pray for me and my family that we all make in. Thanks for reading. Very powerful hymn and words.
Lost my dog after a vision of death. She passed as it was in my dream a week prior. I could have averted the disaster if I had the discernment to 'see' the signs & act on the warnings given to me. Follow your heart. She died from an allergy to shellfish and my carelessness using shellfish powder around the house closed her throat. I had no Benadryl in the home and the allergen was all over the window sills. I literally killed my own pet. My beloved little girl dog. Blessings to you.
Rob.......you bring to me much joy into my world when so much in the world today is nothing but sadness. Your ability playing this magnificent organ is outstanding. You are the best! Please continue to keep playing.
Wow! Another favourite hymn of mine packed full of blessings! Hallelujah...O Thou Who changest not ABIDE WITH ME! Oh to be there to hear it played! Well, I'll just have to hit replay here! :) Thanks for sharing your gift!
RobCharles1981 ah OK. Well God bless you. You play beautifully. And the organ really is a beautiful instrument. I hope to hear you again. And my very best wishes from Nottingham. John.
Very well played. Reminds me of being around the cenotaph with my scout group! I had to play the hymns for church on Sunday, Jesus is Lord and Praise my Soul. Thanks for playing this so beautifully. Once again I am blown away by this magnificent performance. Matthew, St Michaels and All Angels Church.
Wow. I got chills. Beautifully done. There’s nothing like a good old hymn on the pipe organ played by an amazingly talented organist like yourself. Thank you for sharing this.
In a previous life, I served as organist in a small catholic parish in Northern Italy for more than a decade. This tune was very popular there, with matching lyrics that are faithful to the original. It was one of my favorite to play, because of its detailed harmonization. Your excellent rendition brought my memory back 20 years. Truly, truly, thanks for sharing.
I've listened to this video so many times, such a perfect tune, and so perfectly played. you wouldn't happen to have notation for the last part you played, with the different harmonies and chords. as a keen musician its been bugging me for a while not knowing how to recreate the same sound. Many thanks, Rob (bobo102) :D
This is one of the most finely played versions of this tune I have ever heard. Awesome video mate, played by a greatly talented person. Thanks for uploading.
I know I only commented yesterday, but can’t get enough of these videos. I’ve been in the funeral profession for 24 years, and you are, by far, the best organist I’ve ever seen. Absolutely amazing.
“Abide With Me” is pretty much my favorite hymn of all. I have enjoyed listening to you play this hymn, including your other videos with that same hymn. However this video from 2012 is probably my favorite among the other two supposedly. This hymn helps me heal through hard times, including the times right now. I have learned to play this on the piano using the Methodist hymnal and have a created a virtual vocal quintet of it too. You’ve been an amazing organist Rob, and I hope to hear more great hymns in the future!
Wow! Now THAT was thrilling, Mr. Charles: you performed this terrific hymn with great devotion--both to your faith and to the art of music making. You should be very proud indeed, sir.
i enjoy the evening hymns. I sometimes use evrning hymns at our afternoon servic in the villshe where i live. Unfortunately i have been able to bring the majedty of your playing in my playing. We don't have a pie organ . thanks for your playing.
How very nourishing. Exquisite playing. Absolutely love the chords to this. It's fascinating how many beautiful pieces of music are in the key of Eb or Eb minor. I also love the video of Lord of the Dance played in this cathedral.
Beautifully played - and you were joined by about a dozen Welsh friends of ours who sang along - terrific! We spotted a few tears as it reminded them of a recent loss of a loved one. Cheers Rob - from Dafydd and family.
Marvelous. As far as music goes I taught myself to play guitar. My mother taught herself to play piano but seldom had the confidence to play in public. In her later years she had a Thomas organ in her apartment. Mom had to teach herself because her mother who died before I was born stopped teaching her at the age of four because she would not practice. Grandmother was a music teacher and a church organist. Never having a chance to hear her play I have seen but never heard the organ she once played at the First Welsh Baptist Church Of Scranton Pennsylvania. I'm sure this is one she would have played and it would sound much like this. The old Austin now belongs to the University Of Scranton.
A shame they can't install this fine instrument at Wembley, that with the crowd all singing. Would be incredible and far more impressive than what the FA have reduced it to these days. Excellent video 5*
RobCharles1981 . Hi there Rob, hope you are well. just returned from a holiday in Benidorm. I was lucky enough to play the organ in the main Roman Catholic church in the old town. built in 2011. Unfortunately I didn't have time to really utilise all the different stops, which looked to be in Spanish. Hope you like. I have included a brief description. Check it out when you get the chance. Best wishes. Daryl
Words can honestly not describe how beautiful this is. You can really hear the power from the Organ. Just beautiful!
Many thanks, glad you enjoyed!
I find it difficult even to work with one hand. These guys are incredible
I'll never understand how organists can play with both hands and both feet. It is incredible, it would make my brain explode.
+pgzzz Its easy practice and determination! :o)
Like riding a bike or driving a car. I love to watch the pedals.
@@RobCharles1981 I don't know, Rob. I am out of practice now, but I can play piano reasonably decently. I took an organ lesson at a church fundraiser, and we never got to the "agony of de feet," because Jan Stewart was too busy patiently trying to break me of all my bad finger release habits that I could cover with the piano's sustain pedal. :)
ITS BECAUSE YOU ARE NOT A ORGANIST HA HA
Muito legal mesmo! Além de tocar com as mãos e os pés, alguns ainda cantam
There's always something about those chord progressions in the final verse/refrain that really get to your heart.
I totally agree I love this!!
Closing out the day with Abide With Me. My heart is full. Thank you, Rob ..... rendered so beautifully. I’m moved to tears .. 🙏 ❤️🎶 🇺🇸
Your Welcome!
The light of Lord Jesus Christ shines down on us, I we receive His blessings daily. Amen!
Thank You! :-)
My favourite hymn played by a wonderfully talented organist.
The sound of the organ is a incredible sound.
It makes the hair on my neck stand on rnd it does!
Thankyou again.
Thanks for listening
My dad died when I was 8 and when we arrived at the cemetery the chimes in the bell tower were playing this hymn and it has special meaning for me and play it often myself.My dad was a church organist for many years and he gave concerts also.He wad also along with 4 of his 6 sons piano tuners and repaired and tuned organs and I as a young boy got to go in many of the large organ chambers and watch my brothers tune the organs .Some of the larger organs as you know had many ranks and took considerable time in a complete tuning.Thanks Rob for the many fine hymns you play.
+Roger Groot Your very welcome Roger thanks for watching! :o)
While in college my husband repaired electronic organs for Baldwin Piano and Organ Co in San Diego...he found many of the problems was mouse nest and gold contacts corroded.
Lovely music...oh how I wish i'd kept playing pipe organ, but impossible to overcome the few seconds time delay.
God bless
This hymn was sung as the opening hymn at my Grandad's funeral on 7 November 2016 (the day before the US Presidential Election). He died in October that year.
Roger Groot never met my dad I’m sorry for your loss
Your playing is awesome!! God has gifted you with this wonderful talent. Continue glorifying His Name!! All glory and honor to Him!
Thank you so much!
I love all kinds of music, but nothing moves me like a beautiful hymn performed on a cathedral organ. Thank you for sharing your talent, Rob!
Thanks Randy! :-)
My fave hymn played at my Nan's funeral the first one on the programe she lived for 90 years and you get the sense of her life in this hymn and remember. It really made me come to god.
Such a great hymn for the soul
Thanks!
Rob this is another beautiful hymn that The Lord uses to minister to me and shape me for future service in his work of ministering to others. The Lord has made you a really great blessing to all of us who listen to your beautiful playing.
Thanks!
Through You Tube, Rob, your beautiful talent is enjoyed and appreciated worldwide.
Many Thanks I'm really touched! :o)
The skill on display here is incredible!
Many thanks! :)
You are truly gifted. All thanks be to GOD and JESUS my savior.( Mark Munro)
Thanks!
The closing refrain with the changed sound blows my mind. Kudos to this organist.
Cheers!
Awesome! Your audience would like to abide with you and enjoy the organ with you for all time to come. Cheers!
Thank you for that Its much appreciated! :-)
My Favorite Hymn! you played it beautifully! Love from USA
Thanks.
Absolutely amazing rendition, I’ve yet to hear a better version.
Thank you! :-)
Heavenly music Thanks for sharing ❤❤❤🙌🙌
Thanks for listening
Makes me cry 😢😢😢❤️❤️❤️❤️
Awww thank you!
Within us is the soul of the whole,
the wise silence, the universal beauty the eternal One.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
All I would wish at the end of my life is for Our Lord Jesus Christ to receive me in Heaven. However, upon my departure from Earth, I want this hymn to be sung before my final departure in my casket!
He will be waiting at the golden gate for you with all departed loved ones by his side.
I still think you have a good bit of trouble to cause yet my friend 😜.
Beautiful. I lost my father this year and this moved me to tears.
Thank you So Much, I'm really sorry of your loss, I'm very pleased my Music has comforted you! :)
RobCharles1981 I love this song. I love also the way in witch you move your feet's. from miss mercy in Jamaica
Very well done, and the booming, modulated last verse is absolutely thrilling! This is my favorite hymn to play for funerals. I will share this at the office tomorrow, the lady in the next office lost her parents when she was very young, but remembers "Abide With Me" being played at both funerals.
Thank you for heavenly music
Thanks!
Got a vision that I were Singing that hymn on 27 of March 2021. So please people pray for me and my family that we all make in. Thanks for reading. Very powerful hymn and words.
No Probs!
Lost my dog after a vision of death. She passed as it was in my dream a week prior. I could have averted the disaster if I had the discernment to 'see' the signs & act on the warnings given to me. Follow your heart. She died from an allergy to shellfish and my carelessness using shellfish powder around the house closed her throat. I had no Benadryl in the home and the allergen was all over the window sills. I literally killed my own pet. My beloved little girl dog.
Blessings to you.
Wonderful! I love pipe organ so much!
Thank you very much Carl, if you enjoy this kind of music and videos, please sub to me! :-)
Ok, I've been subscribed!
Awesme Cheers! - I also do walking videos as well! :-)
My Mother's favourite Hymn. Thanks Rob!
Rob.......you bring to me much joy into my world when so much in the world today is nothing but sadness. Your ability playing this magnificent organ is outstanding. You are the best! Please continue to keep playing.
Many thanks Don, I'm hoping to be back on the Organ here soon :)
Wow!
Another favourite hymn of mine packed full of blessings!
Hallelujah...O Thou Who changest not
ABIDE WITH ME!
Oh to be there to hear it played!
Well, I'll just have to hit replay here! :)
Thanks for sharing your gift!
+Kathi Jay Many thanks!!
It shows a rare talent to play a hymn with such a great reverence.
Thanks for posting this wonderful video.
I turn to your hymns often. Love just the organ. Cheers from Buenos Aires.
Thanks!
brilliant what a wonderful organist .and great pedal work he show you how the organ should be played loud and clear
Thanks very much!
Beautiful I love listening to the Pipe Organ.
+Tom Ryan Thank you Tom, yep it's the King of Instruments! :o)
Rob you bring light in to a darkened world !
Thanks!
My Dear Robert Charles, MAY GOD BLESS YOU TOO!
My pleasure, many thanks!
Absolutely amazing. The sound of this organ is second to none
Many thanks John, not been here for a long while, there are issues with Organ that need sorting out and will be here again soon I hope! :-)
RobCharles1981 ah OK. Well God bless you. You play beautifully. And the organ really is a beautiful instrument. I hope to hear you again. And my very best wishes from Nottingham. John.
Hello Rob Charles. Hope you are well my friend? God bless. John Hoff'en
wonderful organmusik mr charles
Thanks.
Very well played. Reminds me of being around the cenotaph with my scout group! I had to play the hymns for church on Sunday, Jesus is Lord and Praise my Soul. Thanks for playing this so beautifully. Once again I am blown away by this magnificent performance.
Matthew, St Michaels and All Angels Church.
:D
Thanks very much! :-)
Wow. I got chills. Beautifully done. There’s nothing like a good old hymn on the pipe organ played by an amazingly talented organist like yourself. Thank you for sharing this.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Brilliant. Beautiful. My favourite hymn.
God bless I pray my friend. You play so beautifully. John.
Thank you very much!
Wow! You are filled with talent. I chose this hymn for my dad's funeral in 2004.
Thank you - I'm sure he would of loved it.
In a previous life, I served as organist in a small catholic parish in Northern Italy for more than a decade. This tune was very popular there, with matching lyrics that are faithful to the original.
It was one of my favorite to play, because of its detailed harmonization.
Your excellent rendition brought my memory back 20 years.
Truly, truly, thanks for sharing.
Many thanks! :-)
Great hymn sung at funerals but I like it anytime. great work Rob. Malli is right Rob, everybody around the world can see and hear your great talents.
Thanks John.
Your channel is amazing, some very moving renditions of hymns we’re all familiar to here in England and Wales. Keep it up
Many thanks! :-)
Love this song! One of my favorite hymns, very well played.
Thank you Abigail! :-)
Great recording of a fantastic hymn. Nice pedal work!
Thanks very Much Tim! :-)
A beautiful tune,now very popular at football matches!
Indeed! - Many thanks!
Also now very popular with EastEnders fans!
Absolutely beautiful job! 😊 I love organ music!
Thanks!
@@RobCharles1981 You are welcome!
Thank you Rob, you have given so much pleasure with your playing.
Thanks Alan! :-)
I listened to it again this morning, watching the sun come up.....
Good!
I've listened to this video so many times, such a perfect tune, and so perfectly played.
you wouldn't happen to have notation for the last part you played, with the different harmonies and chords. as a keen musician its been bugging me for a while not knowing how to recreate the same sound.
Many thanks, Rob (bobo102) :D
+BOBO102 Indeed!
This was sung as the opening hymn at my Grandad's funeral on 7 November 2016. He died on 17 October that year.
Another piece of fantastic playing by Rob. Thank you so much for sharing it.
Your Welcome!
It's a great joy to see how you play this hymn. Many thanks for this!
Many thanks!
This is one of the most finely played versions of this tune I have ever heard. Awesome video mate, played by a greatly talented person. Thanks for uploading.
Thanks very much! :-)
Rob, you never cease to amaze me.
Thank you so much for this best thing I’ve seen this side of Christmas.
Many Thanks!
Ah, how I love this hymn, especially when you're playing it, Rob. God Bless!
+Szymon Gorczynski Cheers! :o)
This is One of the hymns which is close to my heart and you've done an excellent job by giving a splendid performance with the pipe organ.
Thanks Dev! :-)
I went and bought the "200 Final Verses" sheet music after hearing this. Thanks for the tip!
Hope you enjoy it!
I've enjoyed watching Abide with me being played on the pipe organ
Glad you enjoyed it
Love the old hymn. Great instrument and great registration. Bruce from Canada.
Thanks Bruce.
Rousing and inspirational music Rob from the master of the organ. Thanks!
Thanks Paul!
Such a stunning piece of music. I’d like this as my funeral.
Thanks!
Amazing skill Rob !
God Bless you…
Thank You! :-)
I know I only commented yesterday, but can’t get enough of these videos.
I’ve been in the funeral profession for 24 years, and you are, by far, the best organist I’ve ever seen.
Absolutely amazing.
Thanks Luke!
Wonderful. Have subscribed. Glad to hear new organists i haven't heard before but exist on YT.
Cheers! - Also join me on my other adventures too!
Thoroughly enjoyable watching how the organ is played and of course the lovely hymn. Cheers, Dafydd and family (Sutton, Surrey)
Many thanks.....
Thank you, Rob, for a fantasy of pipe organ hymns!!
Youre Welcome!
Rob Charles God bless you Brother
Thanks!
Thanks for playing the beautiful hymn.
basusri1120 Many thanks! :o)
What lovely playing!
Thank you! :-)
Beautifully and tastefully done. I like your taste in registration. thank you so much for these videos. I keep coming back to them.
+John francis Many thanks John as always! :o)
I have only seen this now, thank you for the beautiful rendition of this beloved hymn.
Thanks for listening
beautifuly played
Thank You!
god bless you and your family.
Thanks.
“Abide With Me” is pretty much my favorite hymn of all. I have enjoyed listening to you play this hymn, including your other videos with that same hymn. However this video from 2012 is probably my favorite among the other two supposedly. This hymn helps me heal through hard times, including the times right now. I have learned to play this on the piano using the Methodist hymnal and have a created a virtual vocal quintet of it too. You’ve been an amazing organist Rob, and I hope to hear more great hymns in the future!
Thanks, your welcome!
Thank you. My favourite hymn.
Always fills me wth abundant joy.
Love from India.
Many thanks!
You played a nice version of this piece. This piece will always sound the best when played on the largest pipe organ in the world
Many thanks!
You play beautifully.
What a fabulous sound!
Thanks for listening
Just came across your channel! Great music.
Awesome, thank you!
Wow! Now THAT was thrilling, Mr. Charles: you performed this terrific hymn with great devotion--both to your faith and to the art of music making. You should be very proud indeed, sir.
Thanks!
so subscribing to this guy, im in the royal navy, we NEED you in our chaple
Thanks for the sub! :-)
BRAVO and thank you.
I wish you would be here to play that at my funeral.
Pax+
Many thanks!
SPLENDID PLAYING THANKS FROM ST MARYS CATHEDRAL PORT ELIZABETH SOUTH AFRICA
Many thanks!
Rob you play this so beautifully.
Thankyou. John Henson.
yw.
Thank you for playing that wonderful music.
Your Welcome!
i enjoy the evening hymns. I sometimes use evrning hymns at our afternoon servic in the villshe where i live. Unfortunately i have been able to bring the majedty of your playing in my playing. We don't have a pie organ . thanks for your playing.
sorry for my spelling mistake. i should hsve said pipe organ, sorry!
Thanks Chris, you can also edit your own comments too ! :-)
Many thanks Chris! :-)
A pie organ. Lol. I was gonna ask you for a bridie instead. Lol. God bless...
How very nourishing. Exquisite playing. Absolutely love the chords to this. It's fascinating how many beautiful pieces of music are in the key of Eb or Eb minor. I also love the video of Lord of the Dance played in this cathedral.
Many thanks!
Fantastic Rob
Hairs on the back of my neck r standing up!
Cheers Tim and mine too!
This is fantastic.
Many Thanks!
I love it may god bless you and your family.🙏
Many thanks! :-)
Your welcome
:-)
My grand uncle passed away 2 weeks ago.
And god loves his creation and his people like you and your family and I.
I love that you played this song it’s amazing 😉.
Wow. Goosebumps!! Great talent Rob!!
Thank You! :-)
Amazingg talentt brother the tune from the keyss is pleasant to hear
Thank You! :-)
Love listening to this! One of my favorite hymns!
Thanks Bill! :o)
Wow nice and amazing playing of church organ,I am organist also here in our INC church...Good job 👍👍👍 new friend here 😃
Thanks and Welcome!
Beautifully played - and you were joined by about a dozen Welsh friends of ours who sang along - terrific! We spotted a few tears as it reminded them of a recent loss of a loved one. Cheers Rob - from Dafydd and family.
+Dafydd Jones Many thanks Dafydd.
Marvelous. As far as music goes I taught myself to play guitar. My mother taught herself to play piano but seldom had the confidence to play in public. In her later years she had a Thomas organ in her apartment. Mom had to teach herself because her mother who died before I was born stopped teaching her at the age of four because she would not practice.
Grandmother was a music teacher and a church organist. Never having a chance to hear her play I have seen but never heard the organ she once played at the First Welsh Baptist Church Of Scranton Pennsylvania.
I'm sure this is one she would have played and it would sound much like this. The old Austin now belongs to the University Of Scranton.
Many thanks!
A shame they can't install this fine instrument at Wembley, that with the crowd all singing. Would be incredible and far more impressive than what the FA have reduced it to these days. Excellent video 5*
I think so too thanks!
Would be good to see you Steve at some point if your in FB send me a Friend Request! :o)
RobCharles1981 . Hi there Rob, hope you are well. just returned from a holiday in Benidorm. I was lucky enough to play the organ in the main Roman Catholic church in the old town. built in 2011. Unfortunately I didn't have time to really utilise all the different stops, which looked to be in Spanish. Hope you like. I have included a brief description. Check it out when you get the chance. Best wishes. Daryl