Well Done, Bob Swift...! I was raised in the old Augustana Lutheran Church singing this "Llanfair" tune along with the Easter Hymn "Christ the Lord is Risen Today!" A true joy to sing along with the Blessed Ascension theme of our Risen, Lord Christ...Soli Deo Gloria!
Yes, I would have choirs sing in unison during the processional. Generally, we were able to reach the chancel by the 2nd stanza, allowing us to sing the 4-part hymnal harmonization for stanzas 2 & 3. I would normally play an interlude (with or without modulation) between the 3rd and 4th. The 4th stanza would normally use a free organ accompaniment ... with or without soprano descant. When I was especially creative, I would add a fanfare alleluia or amen.
@esreagan if you're trying to change my mind on this subject, you'll need to give me a bit more info. i think you're just making wise cracks, and your cracks aren't all that wise anyway.
I wish to thank you for sharing this awesome Christian Hymn video with me . Amen
Well Done, Bob Swift...! I was raised in the old Augustana Lutheran Church singing this "Llanfair" tune along with the Easter Hymn "Christ the Lord is Risen Today!" A true joy to sing along with the Blessed Ascension theme of our Risen, Lord Christ...Soli Deo Gloria!
thanks for another Wesley wonder
Lovely and inspirational!
Great hymn!
Yes, I would have choirs sing in unison during the processional. Generally, we were able to reach the chancel by the 2nd stanza, allowing us to sing the 4-part hymnal harmonization for stanzas 2 & 3. I would normally play an interlude (with or without modulation) between the 3rd and 4th. The 4th stanza would normally use a free organ accompaniment ... with or without soprano descant. When I was especially creative, I would add a fanfare alleluia or amen.
Yes, I had four violinists double the soprano and alto voices, playing up an octave.
You're welcome! Glad you liked it.
This church was listed as open and affirming. Is this really true?
@esreagan if you're trying to change my mind on this subject, you'll need to give me a bit more info. i think you're just making wise cracks, and your cracks aren't all that wise anyway.
Looks very Lutheran except no one bows to the altar.
Too slow.
This is the perfect tempo for this hymn ...
+Luké Stratton ....LOL! True that....
The speed is perfect