Can’t count how many times I’ve listened to this. Sometimes it has left me in deep contemplation, then in tears and then in awe. The beauty of the hymn, the flawless playing, the purity of interpretation and the choice of stops has perpetually held me spellbound. Glory to God. More power to the organist!
You just have to turn the volume up. This man's talent is sublime. A master of this great instrument. Faultless and brilliant. I have lost count how many times I have listened to this. My voice may never recover after singing to this at the top of my voice.
One of my favorite hymns, you have played SO very beautifully. The words are so comforting and suit the melody so perfectly. Thank you for sharing your wonderful musical talent.
This melody is also used (and popular) for an English versification of Psalm 103 "O come my soul, bless thou the Lord thy Maker, And all within me bless His holy name, etc.", with 5 stanzas and the refrain: "Bless Him, ye angels, wondrous in might, bless Him, His servants that in His will delight." Wonderful indeed.
Watch this man's hands. He knows how how to play a legato on the organ. This is masterful hymn playing, on a superior electronic instrument. A wonderful tune by one of the very best of the Victorian organ composers.
Hark, Hark, My Soul ! is found in the 1931 Pilgrim Hymnal (brown cover) as number 301. This hymnal preceded the later Pilgrim Hymnal with the Red Cover. Paulette Szuhay 9-6-2020.
I still re visit this fabulous rendition of this sacred hymn. It is played by a master of music, such a talented and clever man. He certainly brings to life the music and the organ. Never a note out of step or tune. A sheer joy each time I listen to it!
Just have to keep listening to this beautiful rendition. It sounds better each time I listen. So much thought has gone into playing this instrument. Wish I could have heard this played live!
I thouroughly agree with all the previous comments "Make a joyful noise to the Lord" the Lord and the composer would hsve been more than pleased with the organist"s very sympathetic interpretation. Thanks Kenneth Williams Wrexham North Wales UK.
Bravo Douglas. Truly inspired playing. The registration for vs 3 was uplifting and the modulation to and free acc. on the final vs was nothing short of brilliant. My best to you and David.
Doug Marshall has no idea how much his music on the pipe organ ministers to Christian believers all across this country. I wish he would do more of this. Thank you Doug
Such a beautiful hymn, with evocative words and music. Thank you so much for putting it on line here. It's a pity that some modernday editors haven't seen its value. In the UK, it's to be found in Hymns Ancient & Modern Revised, alas lost from the newer Common Praise. The music is public domain and easily found by googling 'pilgrims smart hymnary'.
A favorite hymn of John Jacob Astor, and played at the dedication of a stained glass window installed at Church of the Messiah, after he perished on the Titanic in 1912.
Thank you for the History of this hymn. The tune is absolutely majestic. I will have to learn this one! The words seem very solid too. I wonder why Faber went into the Catholic church.
@TSB12556 Hi, it's in the (Episcopal) Hymnal 1940. It's a wonderful text and the music's not bad either! I haven't seen this hymn in many other hymnals although the entire text is readily available online.
This beautiful hymn was also included in the 1941 Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal which included two hymn tunes, PILGRIMS (the melody played here) and SHERWIN, but the editors of the new 1988 S.D.A. Hymnal left it out entirely, unfortunately.
Oh how wonderful to hear this peace again. Thank you Doug Marshall for the stops selections and the melody being played so lovely. Never seen this organ before. Give us the name and church? Is this church related to the Marble Collegiate Church in New York
Oh how wonderful to hear this peace again. Thank you Doug Marshall for the stops selections and the melody being played so lovely. Never seen this organ before. Give us the name and church? Thanks
Sad to report that the Middle Collegiate Church and M&O Opus 4 were destroyed by fire on 5 Dec 2020 when a warehouse fire next door spread to the church.
I'm sure that he felt the calling of the Holy Spirit to enter the Church founded and guaranteed by Christ Himself. My old Catholic parish had this song on their 1954-vintage Schulmerich electronic carillon (which is still in use).
Thank you so much for your kind comment. This arrangement was written by Robert Hebble and was published in a book entitled, "Robbert Hebble's Hymnal Companion," published by Bradley Publications. Tragically, it is out of print. There are used copies that show up online periodically but I couldn't find any when I was looking today. Mr. Hebble was an extraordinary composer, arranger and organist.
@@hillnormanbeard Glad you said that. It is indeed, but if memory serves me correctly, in that book I believe it is written in E major. Lovely tune married to nice words. Kindest regards. Peter A
The beautiful lyrics “Hark, hard my soul” were written the High Anglican Frederick Faber just before he followed John Henry Newman into the Catholic Church. The melody Pilgrims was written by Henry Smart, an English organist and composer highly rated by his contemporaries but now out of fashion. For reasons which are quite beyond me the tune Pilgrims is one of the most underused among Anglicans and Lutherans. It is however hugely popular in Scotland and many US Presbyterian churches.
That's such a shame, there aren't many M&O organs around and every one was unique. Just as I thought this year could not possibly roll further into a mess, yet again it does!
Ah, but the Catholic church is a corruption of what Christ actually founded. Any one who honestly studies the Scriptures with a view to knowing the truth cannot help but come to the conclusion that the worship of anyone but Christ and the meaningless rpetitious prayers as well as purgatory, salvation by works and much more are wrong. Obviously Faber did not do so!
The last part of this hymn sounds terrible. Sounds like he must be having a stroke or something. Play it straight. This organ sounds very much like an electronic organ, not a pipe organ. IT reminds me of a large old Everette organ I played in high school many years ago.
Can’t count how many times I’ve listened to this. Sometimes it has left me in deep contemplation, then in tears and then in awe. The beauty of the hymn, the flawless playing, the purity of interpretation and the choice of stops has perpetually held me spellbound. Glory to God. More power to the organist!
I couldn't agree more - this hymn, well played, has that effect on you. More importantly, it lifts our gaze to the One True God in worship.
May I add my compliments to your words and the Organist Doug Marshall. It's so obvious he was trained by Virgil Fox
You just have to turn the volume up. This man's talent is sublime. A master of this great instrument. Faultless and brilliant. I have lost count how many times I have listened to this. My voice may never recover after singing to this at the top of my voice.
One of my favorite hymns, you have played SO very beautifully. The words are so comforting and suit the melody so perfectly. Thank you for sharing your wonderful musical talent.
One of the numerous loved hymns of all times ❤
This melody is also used (and popular) for an English versification of Psalm 103 "O come my soul, bless thou the Lord thy Maker, And all within me bless His holy name, etc.", with 5 stanzas and the refrain: "Bless Him, ye angels, wondrous in might, bless Him, His servants that in His will delight." Wonderful indeed.
Such a beautiful, heavenly sound. Thank you for the comfort and peace it brings.
I first heard this hymn at many a funerals growing up. Its a beautifull hymn
the last verse...what harmonies...I love it! Simply awesome!
Thank you for this upload. Here in June 2024
Watch this man's hands. He knows how how to play a legato on the organ. This is masterful hymn playing, on a superior electronic instrument. A wonderful tune by one of the very best of the Victorian organ composers.
His fingering and pedaling is a model for Julliard or Peabody, he should be teaching students to play the ORGAN
Wonderful organ playing. Disciplined part-playing and a fine interlude. Henry Thomas Smart himself would have been proud :)
A sheer delight. Perfect and Sublime - and not a chord out of Step. True justice served this most sacred of hymns
I had never heard this hymn 'till I came across this wonderful performance...extraordinarily moving! Thanks...
This is played so beautifully, what a great talent this man has. Love this hymn.
Hark, Hark, My Soul ! is found in the 1931 Pilgrim Hymnal (brown cover) as number 301. This hymnal preceded the later Pilgrim Hymnal with the Red Cover. Paulette Szuhay 9-6-2020.
I still re visit this fabulous rendition of this sacred hymn.
It is played by a master of music, such a talented and clever man.
He certainly brings to life the music and the organ. Never a note out of step or tune. A sheer joy each time I listen to it!
Indeed, one of my favorite hymns. I've sung this many times when we had a good choir. I know it in french as O Dieu Cache.
Just have to keep listening to this beautiful rendition. It sounds better each time I listen. So much thought has gone into playing this instrument. Wish I could have heard this played live!
One of my favorite hymns by one of my favorite organists - nothing short of sublime!
I thouroughly agree with all the previous comments "Make a joyful noise to the Lord" the Lord and the composer would hsve been more than pleased with the organist"s very sympathetic interpretation. Thanks Kenneth Williams Wrexham North Wales UK.
Nice! One of my favourite hymn.
Beautiful, hymn playing as it should be!!
Bravo Douglas. Truly inspired playing. The registration for vs 3 was uplifting and the modulation to and free acc. on the final vs was nothing short of brilliant. My best to you and David.
My Mother introduced me to this hymn. This is very well played and I am very impressed with this digital organ. I love the chord at 4:37 !
Doug Marshall has no idea how much his music on the pipe organ ministers to Christian believers all across this country. I wish he would do more of this. Thank you Doug
Absolutely magnificent!
Such a beautiful hymn, with evocative words and music. Thank you so much for putting it on line here. It's a pity that some modernday editors haven't seen its value. In the UK, it's to be found in Hymns Ancient & Modern Revised, alas lost from the newer Common Praise. The music is public domain and easily found by googling 'pilgrims smart hymnary'.
A favorite of mine for many years. First heard it in the 1960's (Broadman Hymnal).
Thank you Doug - that was so beautiful, I enjoyed it... Many Blessings to you - Lance † ♫♪♫
Fantastic...many thanks.
A favorite hymn of John Jacob Astor, and played at the dedication of a stained glass window installed at Church of the Messiah, after he perished on the Titanic in 1912.
Brilliant even the more so on repeated listening
Beautiful!
Great hymn! It's in the 1932 Methodist Hymn book. Haven't heard it for years!
This piece was new to me. Looked in our Methodist hymnal and not in there.
Tells quite the story for a Christian. †
Thank you for the History of this hymn. The tune is absolutely majestic. I will have to learn this one! The words seem very solid too. I wonder why Faber went into the Catholic church.
@TSB12556 Hi, it's in the (Episcopal) Hymnal 1940. It's a wonderful text and the music's not bad either! I haven't seen this hymn in many other hymnals although the entire text is readily available online.
This beautiful hymn was also included in the 1941 Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal which included two hymn tunes, PILGRIMS (the melody played here) and SHERWIN, but the editors of the new 1988 S.D.A. Hymnal left it out entirely, unfortunately.
Can you arrange Robert Hebble's?
Superb!
Oh how wonderful to hear this peace again. Thank you Doug Marshall for the stops selections and the melody being played so lovely. Never seen this organ before. Give us the name and church? Is this church related to the Marble Collegiate Church in New York
Oh how wonderful to hear this peace again. Thank you Doug Marshall for the stops selections and the melody being played so lovely. Never seen this organ before. Give us the name and church? Thanks
The parish I belonged to was a French-Canadian parish. I have the words and recording of the choir sing this in french.
so nice
With NGF church I have learnt a lot on how to mix and play the keyboard
Awesome
Sad to report that the Middle Collegiate Church and M&O Opus 4 were destroyed by fire on 5 Dec 2020 when a warehouse fire next door spread to the church.
I'm sure that he felt the calling of the Holy Spirit to enter the Church founded and guaranteed by Christ Himself. My old Catholic parish had this song on their 1954-vintage Schulmerich electronic carillon (which is still in use).
Does anyone know what he played or how he harmonised the transition and the last part. I'm completely mesmerised and in awe of his talent.
Thank you so much for your kind comment. This arrangement was written by Robert Hebble and was published in a book entitled, "Robbert Hebble's Hymnal Companion," published by Bradley Publications. Tragically, it is out of print. There are used copies that show up online periodically but I couldn't find any when I was looking today. Mr. Hebble was an extraordinary composer, arranger and organist.
@@organpower Thank you so much. Was he also the performer in this video? If not, kindly provide the name of the performer. Many thanks.
@@yinka366 I (Doug Marshall) was the performer in the video.
@@organpowerthanks for sharing your gift with us.
In Jamaica, this is a standard funeral hymn.
I would like to find out more information about the organist. Does he have anymore well known hymns that he has recorded?
The man is a genius!
His name is clearly stated above and this is his TH-cam channel...
Jean-Philippe Jabouin Lol
+Jean-Philippe Jabouin. I know this I wanted to know where he learned to play the organ.
He was a pupil of Virgil Fox
@organpower Can you arrange Robert Hebble's?
I wonder where could I find this hymn in the UK? I would like to use it for our own congregation in worship.
It's in Hymns Ancient and Modern Revised. Or I have a copy I could send to you....
@@hillnormanbeard Glad you said that. It is indeed, but if memory serves me correctly, in that book I believe it is written in E major. Lovely tune married to nice words. Kindest regards. Peter A
wurlitzer895 yes- e major is correct. I transpose it down for the church I play for currently- a little to high in e!
@@hillnormanbeard Yes - a not infrequent occurrence in A&M(R)!! May I ask whether you are an ex-HN&B man?
Desperately trying to find this last verse arrangement... Can anyone out there help...?
To the best of my knowledge this is not a electronic organ. I'm thinking its a Pipe Organ.
Doug am I correct?
no pipes
Is this mainly digital or is it hybrid controlling pipes too? Either way, exemplary playing
How can I obtain the last verse arrangement by Robert Hebble?
The digital voices on this organ are sampled from which organ?
The beautiful lyrics “Hark, hard my soul” were written the High Anglican Frederick Faber just before he followed John Henry Newman into the Catholic Church.
The melody Pilgrims was written by Henry Smart, an English organist and composer highly rated by his contemporaries but now out of fashion. For reasons which are quite beyond me the tune Pilgrims is one of the most underused among Anglicans and Lutherans. It is however hugely popular in Scotland and many US Presbyterian churches.
is this organ actually controlling wind chests/pipes or is it entirely digital, or a hybrid
There are no pipes
This organ does not exist anymore as Middle Collegiate Church was burnt down earlier this month.
That's such a shame, there aren't many M&O organs around and every one was unique. Just as I thought this year could not possibly roll further into a mess, yet again it does!
Christianna, you ought to find out what Catholicism actually believes before making such a comment.
Ah, but the Catholic church is a corruption of what Christ actually founded. Any one who honestly studies the Scriptures with a view to knowing the truth cannot help but come to the conclusion that the worship of anyone but Christ and the meaningless rpetitious prayers as well as purgatory, salvation by works and much more are wrong. Obviously Faber did not do so!
Christianna Hellwig
Amen
The last part of this hymn sounds terrible. Sounds like he must be having a stroke or something. Play it straight. This organ sounds very much like an electronic organ, not a pipe organ. IT reminds me of a large old Everette organ I played in high school many years ago.
I agree...I hate when they re-harmonize the last verse...or any verse!