God bless Her Late Majesty for her visibly willing cooperation with the Holy Spirit making the awful and evil 2020s a great deal more Godly. And may Father, Son and Holy Spirit keep with you. Go out into this poor old world of yours and tell your story, as do I.
She was a woman who took on a tremendous responsibility 👏 she will be greatly missed 😢 she put her country and the common wealth first in her life, she was a dutiful Queen, but most of all she was human, God Bless you Queen Elizabeth may you rest in peace, Gone but never forgotten 🙏 💙
Watching Her Majesty's coffin be carried in with this Psalm being sung was one of the most haunting moments of my life. It was majestic in every sense.
It doesn’t matter how many times I watch this particular video. If I’m not crying, I at least have a lump in my throat. Well done, thou good and faithful servant.
Yes, through the beloved and active and innovative Holy Spirit, the above is I believe as close to heaven and the divine as we may get on Earth. The timeless beauty and order of the scene, even enhanced by the flaws snd infimities of some people we see there ... and also by the sheer difficulty of the task facing the Guardsmen, and the way they STRIVE to make it not just good enough, but the Best. All just emphasising the true humility as well as divinity bequeathed in this way by Her Late Majesty.
It will be beautiful until the end of this Earth, and the end of time. If its radio waves get one day to Alpha Centauri or Epsilon Eridani it will be beautiful there too...
You men did a top job . You bore the physical remains of a much loved monarch of global authority with respect and dignity, who was the cap of decency and high standard in a world so broken. You handled that loaded lead lined coffin with faultless precision as young sons of a great nation. Thank you for your care. She was my Queen for all my life.
It's a wonderful comment, my friend. I agree completely. Indeed the contrast between that broken world you so rightly refer to and what we see here is so stunningly great ... and is meant by the Holy Spirit to be so. Which route do we choose for ourselves and for that world? 2022 made that choice rather stark, did it not?
Without symbols, cerimonies and liturgy a society becomes poor, meaningless, and empty. This occasion is teaching to all us, I think, the importance of rites in our lives.
We do not need ceremonies, symbols and other man made traditions and rituals, but fear of the LORD, knowledge of His greatness, faith in His beloved Son.
Indeed. There is a need for something more than the physical or materialism or commodities and temporal pleasure. Truly, there is and this is written on our hearts.
@Aluzbrilhou Naescuridão Tomorrow is not promised. Today is the day of salvation. "In my Father's house there are many mansions. If it were not so I would have told you". HM the Queen was a believer. She has a mansion greater than any she owned on here on earth. RIP.🙏🏽
There is no pitch of Psalm 139 like this not even on the choir’s recording album. This is the only time and place recorded in this pitch ~ it’s perfect.
This is not Orthodox christian chant. It is Anglican Chant and takes a specific form (a 3 bar phrase followed by a 4 bar one) not found in any other chant. It first originated in England in the late 17th century with chants by John Blow and Henry Purcell. Greek Byzantine chant and Russian Orthodox chant are quite different and are not historically connected with Anglican chant. Anglican chant is used for the singing of the 150 psalms of the Old Testament together with canticles used at morning and evening prayer e.g. the Te Deum, Benedicite, Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis, especially in anglican cathedrals and large parish churches throughout the world.
I was asleep, here in New Zealand, when this woke me up as it was playing in the background on my TV. For a second I thought I'd died and woke up in heaven.
This is just wonderful to listen to ......when the choir started singing, Her Majesty was in the Hall yet, so the singing sounded faint at first, then it got louder, so haunting, so beautiful! May God bless and keep up I ask this in the name of Jesus Christ Our Lord, Amen.
Such a beautiful Psalm. I can’t stop listening to it. Even in her death she wanted the focus to be on our God who guided her in her deepest moments as only He could.
Yes, she was without doubt a woman of deep faith and belief. I give God thanks for her service, but most importantly her service to Him. She was and shall remain my inspiration of faith, duty and love of God. 😔❤️🇬🇧
Many Cathedrals maintain pretty high Evensong standards. In many a British city, you ask on an average day what is the most-refined cultural (even leaving aside spiritual) experience possible and that is the obvious answer. Obviously, regular church always faces the risk / distraction of becoming humdrum, which is why the Holy Spirit is active and innovative, if at times enigmatic. Of course, the Late Queen knew that Her death could make a real spiritual difference in the atrocious 2020s. Her husband's pandemic-time funeral set that ball rolling as stunningly beautiful and meaningful (including weatherwise!!). These were the greatest (perhaps the only) beautiful and divine public events of the 2020s. The Coronation too, as we remembered what we had forgotten- that the key Player there is indeed the beloved and strong Holy Spirit as provider of cleansing love and truth, meaning, inspiration and resilience... That could also be seen in the non-random (Spirit-inspired) popular culture of the Commonwealth Concert. Sadly the darkness interfered there to ensure that the BBC did NOT make that available to all. By the way, the Chirch of England online service (a Haven in particular for expats, the infirm or elderly, people scattered where churches are rare, and so on) is hosted by a different parish each week, and the diversity of approach is just STUNNING. A high level of spirituality is achieved routinely, even if it is often NOT as serious as the above, for obvious reasons. 300-350 from all around the world typically "attend" each time, which is telling in and of itself. I love it and need it. And of course recommend. For many it is additional to non-virtual church. We do not know each other from Adam (good phrase), but as Jesus would want, we have come to be close and look out for each other...
My Dad has never been a Royalist, whenever the Royal family are on TV he's always liked to have a moan. Yet when we watched this happening live, he was glued to the screen and completely silent. Think it hit home for me as well at this moment that the Queen has gone and I've always been a Royalist.
The most beautiful few minutes I’ve ever heard. Unbelievable… from a yankee and someone not devoted or knowledgeable on the queen. When I first heard this on the news I couldn’t believe the sound… the vibration, I thought it must be the acoustics of the abbey but then I found out this octave of psalm 139 had never been sung or recorded. This is the only one. My lord… if you can’t feel a little god in this… you might not have a soul.
The Queen was a devout Christian and took her role as the Supreme Governor of the Anglican Church very seriously. Her request of Psalm 139 to be heard on her casket`s entry to Westminster Hall reflects her belief in God`s omnipotence. She even once said that in the event of the return of Christ she would gladly lay her crown at his feet.
Not the Abbey. It is the 700 year old Westminster Hall attached to the Palace of Westminster, i.e. Parliament. It's where Big Ben tolls in the Elizabeth Tower.
@@victorymorningstar Westminster Hall was completed in 1098 by King William II, so it is much older than that. The roof of the Hall was augmented by King Richard II in the late 14th Century.
On the day of the Queen's funeral, the coffin was taken from this place (Westminster Hall) in procession to Westminster Abbey where the full funeral service took place. The coffin was placed on the ceremonial gun carriage originally used for Queen Victoria's funeral in 1901 which is always pulled, not by horses but by hand by naval service personnel. It's not a long distance but, at the pace of a slow march, the journey takes exactly 8 minutes (12 minutes, if you include loading and unloading of the coffin). The procession was entirely on foot and accompanied by military pipe bands.
So it may be time to open your eyes and your heart to things divine. Bad things may be coming, as we see, but The Queen was taken to safety, as she well deserves. But in going she gave millions or even billions a chance to see the Holy Spirit at work down here on Earth, and be saved. She would LOVE such a mission! Born Again" was never a phrase I expected to apply to myself, but I found myself begging for cleansing on 28-2-21, and the Holy Spirit came. If I can start to see, and if I can call it the best thing that ever happened to me, and if I can say and write hundreds of times how immensely grateful I am for the love and mercy shown and the insight gained ... then so can you!
@@AM-mv6ro fair play to your brother. I served 7 years RE. I'm sure he felt honoured and sad all at the same time. He was amazing mate, and I give him and the others all the credit on doing Her majesty proud. THEY WERE FAULTLESS. Her own boys with her until the very end. Guarding her with exemplary drill moves. Amazing 👏
@@AM-mv6ro You and your family must be so very proud of him. Amazing memories that will stay with him for ever. Thank him from me for looking after our Queen.
This is , hands down , one of the most spine tingling , stunning things I have heard in my life. I am not religious but it makes me wish that there truly is a heaven to go to .
Hi Vikki, oh there definitely is a heaven. I urge you to consider eternity & where you'll spend it. Isaiah 55:6 Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while 'He is near'. God loves you & sent His perfect son to die for you. I shall pray for you today.
That’ll also be down to amazing acoustics of Westminster Halls. Plus also they’ve sung it without instrumental involvement - pure voice. It’s sounds amazing!
@@Orthodoge It’s got nothing to do with that, what you heard was the centuries old style of Anglican chants which are a form of singing the Psalms pretty much unique to the Anglican Church (of which the Monarch has been the Supreme Governor since 1534).
I am an Orthodox Christian(Greek) .... But i have to say that i caught my self crying while watching this on TV... It was so strong so emotional . My condolences to The Bristish Nation. You were so lucky to have Her as Queen.
I'm a french catholic woman and I think it sounds like a russian orthodox song even if it's in English. It's even more beautiful than the kontakion for the funeral of her husband Prince Philip.It's really divine and I cannot stop watching the video.
@@dominiquefaivre7340 The chant is in the typical Church of England style which the English have been singing for many centuries. It has nothing to do with the Russian orthodox church.
I'm not a religious person,but this moment Our great Queen was carried into Westminster Hall accompanied by this Haunting yet truly wonderful psalm was dark and midevial, really moved me so much,so much so that I've searched for the psalm,and now have it stored in my phone,it is so truly moving,yet haunting sound, such a sad moment,yet truly uplifting with the psalm accompanying our great Queen,a very chilling,but treasured moment.Rest In Peace Our Great Queen,Never Forgotten, Always Remembered 🙏🙏🙏
This is the true power of faith. Bringing people togheter, making them fight, endure and hope in the face of adversity. Watching this and hearing this psalm made me remember the role that Anglican church and UK played in abolishing slavery for first time in history.
This Psalm 139, this arrangement by James O'Donnell is so beautifully designed just for this very moment helping us reflect on both the queens life and our own in a way that inspires and heals.
Its not an ‘arrangement’, it’s just a simple - but very beautiful - Anglican chant being applied to Psalm 139 in the traditional manner of the Church of England.
I witnessed all the ceremonies around the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on television. This moment made the deepest impression on me; more so than the service at Westminster, the military march through London and the interment at St Georges. The setting of Psalm 139 by James O'Donell is so intense and touches so deeply the emotions of the psalm. This should also be sung at my funeral.
We shall never see anything like this again, nor shall we see anything like our dear Queen ever again. She was unique, revered, loved and respected, even by non monarchists. She never let us down, nor put a foot wrong.
She was a shadow of what is to come Jesus Christ return to earth as King of All Kings. A shadow but not meant badly. A fine upstanding Queen who is a "shadow" of our God to come.
@@AnneM76 He is indeed the King of Kings and she followed him all the days of her life. Kingdoms may rise, kingdoms may fall but the word of the Lord endureth for ever more.
To me this was the most touching moment from entire 12 days after the passing of Our Late Elizabeth The Great. I have watched this numerous times and it brings me to tears. Still can't believe she's gone... Rest in Peace Our Glorious Queen 🙏🙏🙏
Je suis français et ai été bouleversé par l'entrée du cercueil de la Reine Elizabeth II à Westminster Hall. Je ne suis pas croyant, encore moins pratiquant, mais la beauté et l'émotion de la scène et de ce chant me touchent en plein coeur. Condoléances aux anglais et aux habitants du Commonwealth. Un personnage éternel s'éteint, une magnifique page d'histoire se tourne. Reposez en Paix, Reine Elizabeth II.
@@jimvega1410 the pain on their faces was probably more from the weight of the coffin. I read it weighs 800kg. So 100kg on each shoulder. and it was not a soft cushion, but a sharp edge
I lost my beloved Husband just recently and to see this family mourning their loss along with the loss of our glorious Queen has actually hit hard. But this one moment, this one hymn made me cry, touched my heart and restored my faith. Thank you x
I have no words to describe the beauty of this Psalm and this service. The fact that Her Majesty lived, served, and modeled her life based on her faith in Jesus Christ is encouraging and humbling. Thank you for posting this.
During WW2 the Queen's Father, King George VI asked the people of the Empire to pray for a Miracle six times, every time was when things were darkest for the people of Britain, Dunkirk, the Battle of Britain and so on, I think the last two were the D-day Landings and the Battle of the Bulge, I can't remember my Great Grandfather fought in WW1 and my Grandpa fought in WW2 and took part in the Landings and he talked about Women, Children, Miners, Factory Workers, the Elderly and the Military going to Church at any free moment to say a prayer and many people across the World saw HM Queen Elizabeth as the last connection to that time, when things were more simple and that people still had the time to go to Church in Britain, Faith and Service is seen differently in different parts of the World now.
It is specifically an English ceremony, sung to the traditional English chant of the Church of England. 'English' and 'British' are two totally different things.
@@j.wesleyjohnson214 pretty heavy being Oak i guess, looks like it - and pretty difficult manouvours raising and turning, certain noted the strain on faces, and sweating like they been in a sauna, from the bearskins
Psalm 139 what an apt psalm for the Queen. She might be the Queen, but she too realised her frailty as a human and a need for a Saviour. i appreciate that she openly professed her faith in Christ. she truly was a remarkable lady, and an example for all.all her riches cannot buy her eternity. truly a wise woman. RIP your majesty, at peace. And thank you 👑💔😭😢
Unbelievable song. Got me slightly choked up when they were walking In watching it. She definitely thought through what she wanted. God bless the queen rest in peace and long live the king. WHAT A COUNTRY TO BE PROUD OF 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Glad I went to see her lying in state. Was only 7hrs 35min in the queue. The atmosphere I can't describe. 🥺 and afterwards we walked out onto parliament Square. Just silent and everyone tired, crying, reflecting and its just sinks in. It's a lot.
Lord, thou hast searched me out, and known me thou knowest my down-sitting, and mine up-rising; thou understandest my thoughts long before. Thou art about my path, and about my bed and spiest out all my wa’ys. For lo, there is not a word in my tongue but thou, O Lord, knowest it altogether. Thou hast fashioned me behind and before and laid thine hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful and excellent for me I cannot attain unto it. Whither shall I go then from thy Spirit or whither shall I go then from thy presence ? If I climb up into heaven, thou art there if I go down to hell, thou art there also. If I take the wings of the morning and remain in the uttermost parts of the sea even there also shall thy hand lead me and thy right hand shall hold me. If I say, peradventure the darkness shall cover me then shall my night be turned to day. Yea, the darkness is no darkness with thee, but the night is as clear as the day the darkness and light to thee are both alike. For my reins are thine thou hast covered me in my mother’s womb. I will give thanks unto thee, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made marvellous are thy works, and that my soul knoweth right well. My bones are not hid from thee though I be made secretly, and fashioned beneath in the earth. Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect and in thy book were all my members written which day by day were fashioned when as yet there was none of them. How dear are thy counsels unto me, O God O how great is the sum of them ! If I tell them, they are more in number than the sand when I wake up I am present with thee. Try me, O God, and seek the ground of my heart prove me, and examine my thoughts. Look well if there be any way of wickedness in me and lead me in the way everlasting. GLORY be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
A Psalm I have never heard before but now I have heard it, It has seeped into my heart and it will remain there forever. So beautifully sang by the choir. I am so proud of all our Armed Forces. They performed so perfectly. God Bless Them, The Queen and our King.
I felt as if the Queen herself was praying this psalm. Even in eternity the Queen still comforts us with the music she loved. English choirs are the pure voices of angels..i saw royals in the procession wiping tears as they stood listening. Thank you for this video. A grrateful American.
All of the psalms and music for the funeral were personally chosen by Her Majesty. The planning for this actually began in the 1960s and has been continually updated since. Elgar`s Nimrod will be played during the service itself and I believe afterwards the Massed Pipes of the Scots and Gurkhas will play the Flowers of the Forest along with My Home on the route to Wellington Arch before she is taken to Windsor Castle for private burial.
@@justonecornetto80 I appreciate all the insights into the decades of planning by the Queen. Especially her choice of Elgar's Nimrod. For me It always represents the brave spirit of British soldiers & people during WW11.
PSALMS 139 O LORD thou hast searched me out and known me, thou knowest my down sitting and mine up rising, thou understandest my thoughts long before. Thou art about my path and about my bed and spiest out all my ways, For lo, there is not a word in my tongue that thou o Lord knowest it altogether. Thou has fashioned me behind and before and laid thine hand upon me, Such knowledge is too wonderful and excellent for me, I cannot attain unto it. Whither shall I go then from thy Spirit or whither shall I go then from thy presence? If I climb up unto heaven thou are there, if I go down to hell, thou art there also. If I take the wings of the morning or remain in the uttermost part of the sea, Even there also shall thy hand lead me and thy right hand shall hold me. If I say, peradventure the darkness shall cover me, when shall my night be turned to day? Ye the darkness is the no darkness with thee, but the night is as clear as day, the darkness and light to thee are both alike. For my reins are thine, thou hast covered me in my mothers womb, I give thanks unto thee for I am fearfully and wonderfully made, Marvellous are thy works and that my soul knowth right well. My bones are not hid from thee, though I be made secretly and fashioned beneath in the earth, thine eyes did see my substance yet being unperfect, in thy book were all my members written, which day by day were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them. How dear are thy counsels unto me O God, O how great is the sum of them! If I tell them, they are more in number than the sand, when I wake up I am present with thee. Try me O God and seek the ground of my heart, prove me and examine my thoughts, look well if there be any way wickedness in me and lead me in the way everlasting. GLORY be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now and forever shall be, world without end. Amen!
I have no words to explain how lucky I am to have found this video. The last few days are so sad but today was the hardest. The entry of the coffin into the westminster hall with the song crushed me. Tears that didn't stop, a heart that broke into lots of pieces and lots of sorrow. Thank you for the video and also for the lyrics of the song 🙏🏻
Yes, even at the doors. Read the letter to the Church of Philadelphia carefully, for we are the Church of Laodiceans. Each Church represents the spiritual state of the true Christian Church’s 7 eras until the coming of the LORD. The Church of Philadelphia’s era began in mid 1700’s and ended in mid 1800’s. In the letter sent to this particular Church, the LORD saith: “ Because thou has kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world , to try them that dwell upon the earth.” Revelation 3:10 Because we are lukewarm, we have been given this “hour.” Very important to read Exodus and understand what prevented the majority of the Israelites to enter into the promised land. The same will happen unto most this time also. They will be prevented to enter unto the Holy and New Land. Please, read Hebrews. Now, Balaam contributed to make the Israelites to sin gravely when they were near the promised land. So, do the Balaams of today. The Almighty God is holy above all of His characteristics and we must approach Him dressed in our Lord Jesus Christ’s righteousness. If we believe that we are sanctified by the Lord’s righteousness , we must repent and let the Spirit of Truth guide us in faith and hope, separating us from the worldly things.
The psalm was rendered beautifully! And I'd just like to recognize the young men who are the Queen's pallbeprecision! Knows how many eyes are on them across the world and that coffin is solid oak and reportedly lead lined. It must be incredibly heavy! Then, there's that priceless crown perched atop the coffin! Up steps, down steps, and not one jostle! Amazing percision!
Some of the coffin bearers were only teenagers. What memories they will have. By the way, the crown is fixed in place. The coffin has a false lid with the standard attached, the cushion attached and a mount on the cushion to hold the crown securely. The mounts for the orb and sceptre then fixed in place. The false lid was removed before the actual burial.
I am not religious, but this psalm commands silence. Its a truly powerful and sombre reminder, that as short as life is, there must be something waiting for us when we pass. I hope our queen is with her mum and dad.
You may not be "religious", but you are touched by this event and its beauty into both faith and a selfless and kind wish for a fellow human being who is not even a relative of yours. Sounds to me that the beloved Holy Spirit has reached you...
This is a Psalm from The Old Testament, written by another King, King David. The Queen must have read the Psalms of the King throughout her life. The Psalm describes how close God was to mankind from the beginning. It shows us a theology of creation that makes God appear not only the creator of the vast world as a whole, but also the maker of every single person living on it. It is God who formed man in the womb. God appears as the omniscient and omnipresent, who knows each individual and affirms them as wonderful. This psalm is God-centered and not man-centered. God appears as the omniscient, the incomprehensible, omnipresent-supra-spatial, almighty Creator. It ends with David's total turning away from all ungodliness and surrendering completely to God, trusting in His ability to lead him into eternity (which might be why it was chosen for this occasion) Especially verse 5 (You surround me from all sides and hold your hand over me.) and verse 9 to 11 (If I take the wings of the dawn and stay on the outermost sea, your hand would lead me there too and your right hand would hold me). The Queen surely tried her whole life to embody Christ, which us why she is so beloved and respected. This reminds me, when the followers of Jesus were contending which one of them would be the greatest, Jesus answered them: "For who is greater-the one seated at table or the one who serves? Surely, the one who sits at table. And yet I am in your midst as one who serves." By this the Queen surely has aimed to live her life.
@Shaise Kindering David could hear from God but Psalms are mainly David's prayers, lamentations and worship, which reveal a lot of knowledge about God to the reader, since David walked with God for most of his life and had recieved great knowledge and understanding, as well as having developed great faith and a righteous heart.
@Shaise KinderingYou are correct in that David wrote it. Far more importantly it is the word of God and David was a human instrument being inspired by the Holy Spirit.
Thanks to the refreshing power of the Holy Spirit. And that also goes for not-obviously-relugious music (like "the Way it is" by Bruce Hornsby and "Ordinary World" by Duran Duran to name but two - they never get old).
@@woohoohaha7607 our Parliament lacks the gonads for that... We should though. America is a Republic. Mexico is a Republic, most of the states in Central and South America are Republics... But not us in Canadastan... We still answer to London (technically) it's so ridiculous.
@@AngryCanucksFan I'm from Dublin The Republic Of Ireland 🇮🇪🇪🇺 An EU member state 50 years in January and a Republic since 1949 thank god good luck with all and Happy Xmas to all the subjects of the Dominion 🤭
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This is the most profound moment I’ve ever seen. Completely emotional. Had I been a member of the royal family there, I would have cried my eyes out and had to be removed.
Music at the Abbey, under Mr O'Donnell has been of the most consistently highest standard. I'm sure the choral programme for the funeral will be stunning. And, if tradition is followed, and Mr O'Donnell is appointed Director of Music for the occasion, the music for the forthcoming Coronation will be every bit as phenomenal as it was back in 1953 under his predecessor, Sir William McKie.
It isn't a foregone conclusion that James O'Donnell will be appointed to lead the music at the Coronation - for one thing, he will be leaving Westminster Abbey at the end of December 2022 in order to take up a Professorship in Music at one of the top universities in the USA, so inviting him back could be seen as a snub to his successor, Andrew Nethsinga, who will start at the Abbey in January 2023. Then again, the Coronation Committee is at liberty to select whomever it sees fit to direct the music at the Coronation, and although past Abbey Organists (notably William McKie and, centuries before him, Henry Purcell) have been accorded that responsibility, it is just as possible that the Committee would invite a noted conductor such as Sir Simon Rattle to take charge, and the Abbey Organist would be tasked instead with playing the organ.
@@MS-19 I had no idea that he was leaving. What a loss for the Abbey. Well, that will be very interesting to see who is put in charge of the coronation music. You are absolutely correct that it will be the decision of the Coronation Committee. It could well be a British conductor. Sir Adrian Boult took charge of the orchestral music before and after the '53 service but Sir William conducted the actual service itself. I'm only assuming the Abbey Organist will be in charge because it has been that way for the previous 4 services: Sir Frederick Bridge (1902 & 1911), Sir Ernest Bullock (1937) and of, course, "sweet Sir William" (HRH Princess Margaret's description!) in 53. I look forward in anticipatory excitement!! Many thanks for your reply and the information therein.
Indeed, his (not quite a) quarter of a century has been a remarkable era in the Abbey's musical history. He is a hard act to follow; Andrew Nethsinga is one of only a handful active in British church music that could be up to the challenge, and though he will likely not be more than a year into post when the Coronation comes around, he will be up to the task of leading its music if chosen to do so. You may well be right that the precedent of the last century will be matched, but we shall have to wait and see.
The fact it seems she was the one behind all these details😲 Such an elegant and educated woman even after passing, this Psalm sung this way is simply the most beautiful religious thing I've ever witnessed
Those men with complete duty, and love, bore the deceased queen upon their shoulders with the very dedication of carrying their own mothers : and in truth, Her Majesty The Queen was a much beloved mother to many peoples, in many realms. Young soldiers, your dedication to duty and commitment is seen by the whole world. Your efforts and discipline are exemplary . May you also receive every blessings in your lives ahead.
Hello brethren. I'm so amazed at all of us who went searching for this Psalm/hymn immediately after hearing it, and I'm so glad we've found it. This arrangement is one of the most beautiful I've heard in quite some time, if not ever. I've played this repeatedly since finding it. May her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth ||, rest peacefully in our Lord and Savior and may all of us whom were blessed by this hymn/Psalm make it home to everlasting with our Father in heaven 🙏 Amen.
This was the first time in my life I have listened to psalm 139,it's the most moving & emotional hymn I've ever heard.Beautiful,I have been in floods of tears 😥😥😥 throughout, May HRH👑🙏Rest In Peace,she deserves to,after all the hard work throughout her life.
It is the words of King David recognising the presence of god everywhere and always. This is a new arrangement of it by James O`Donnell who is also conducting the choir.
@@justonecornetto80 Thank you for highlight - that James O'Donnel made some new arrangement to the psalm 139. Other had comment that the Church of England made the changes to the bible psalm.
Don't worry about. It is not primarily sadness we have here, it is wonder, awe, beauty and ... majesty. She was 96 after all, worked and served through to the end, and willingly cooperated with the Holy Spirit to demonstrate in this most awful years of 2022, in the awful 2020s, how things might still have goodness, quality, meaning, unity, love and truth...
I really didn't think the death of our queen would make me so emotional. But i feel like I've lost a family member. Proud to be ENGLISH. GOD SAVE OUR QUEEN. this part of the day was the most emotional thing ive ever witnessed.
O that every life was held in such high regard. In fact, the most high did send his most beloved to a cruel cross for the salvation of the lowest. God truly loves us all with His all.
Queen Elizabeth the Great, Was well and truly Defender of the Faith 🕊️✝️❤ As with her Christmas broadcasts, she sought to remind us of the "Reason for the Season" and I hope her successors maintain her legacy. This Psalm was so beautifully chosen and finished perfectly with the "Glory be" prayer, so fitting
Music like this claws at some ancient connections deep inside my mind. I cannot explain what or why this is. I'm not a religious person but I am often overcome with emotion whilst listening to choral music or psalms.
Me too. I know you're not religious, but personally I think it's the divine calling us. I get chills every time I listen to it. It was a beautiful, fitting ceremony for our Queen.
That is the power of music - you don't have to have religious faith to be touched by it; you don't have to believe in any dogma to have your thoughts provoked by it; you may even be moved to half-belief, but if not, you can draw the same hope, comfort, joy or sorrow that the believer draws from it.
A moving and truly excellent rendition of Psalm 139 by the Choirs of Westminster Abbey and the Chapel Royal, directed by James O'Donnell who also composed the chant. The same choir will sing for the State Funeral, so we can expect more powerful music then.
the queen’s funeral inspired me to finally join my family’s church. i was baptised and confirmed this easter. i couldn’t be happier
God bless Her Late Majesty for her visibly willing cooperation with the Holy Spirit making the awful and evil 2020s a great deal more Godly.
And may Father, Son and Holy Spirit keep with you.
Go out into this poor old world of yours and tell your story, as do I.
Welcome, brother.
That’s wonderful
God bless you and your family 🙏🏾❤️
God bless You!
She was a woman who took on a tremendous responsibility 👏 she will be greatly missed 😢 she put her country and the common wealth first in her life, she was a dutiful Queen, but most of all she was human, God Bless you Queen Elizabeth may you rest in peace, Gone but never forgotten 🙏 💙
Watching Her Majesty's coffin be carried in with this Psalm being sung was one of the most haunting moments of my life. It was majestic in every sense.
It was magnificent wasn’t it!
Turn on the TH-cam subtitles to read the text of the choir as they sing it.
Peace to you
@@ernestbowen4054 truly
Beyond beautiful.
It doesn’t matter how many times I watch this particular video. If I’m not crying, I at least have a lump in my throat. Well done, thou good and faithful servant.
Yes me too!
Yes, through the beloved and active and innovative Holy Spirit, the above is I believe as close to heaven and the divine as we may get on Earth. The timeless beauty and order of the scene, even enhanced by the flaws snd infimities of some people we see there ... and also by the sheer difficulty of the task facing the Guardsmen, and the way they STRIVE to make it not just good enough, but the Best. All just emphasising the true humility as well as divinity bequeathed in this way by Her Late Majesty.
@@sidpheasant7585A truly beautiful assessment
Even now it’s so beautiful
It will be beautiful until the end of this Earth, and the end of time.
If its radio waves get one day to Alpha Centauri or Epsilon Eridani it will be beautiful there too...
You men did a top job . You bore the physical remains of a much loved monarch of global authority with respect and dignity, who was the cap of decency and high standard in a world so broken. You handled that loaded lead lined coffin with faultless precision as young sons of a great nation. Thank you for your care. She was my Queen for all my life.
It's a wonderful comment, my friend. I agree completely.
Indeed the contrast between that broken world you so rightly refer to and what we see here is so stunningly great ... and is meant by the Holy Spirit to be so.
Which route do we choose for ourselves and for that world?
2022 made that choice rather stark, did it not?
Without symbols, cerimonies and liturgy a society becomes poor, meaningless, and empty. This occasion is teaching to all us, I think, the importance of rites in our lives.
We do not need ceremonies, symbols and other man made traditions and rituals, but fear of the LORD, knowledge of His greatness, faith in His beloved Son.
That'd why people have to realize what you just said and save the monarchy..
Indeed. There is a need for something more than the physical or materialism or commodities and temporal pleasure. Truly, there is and this is written on our hearts.
@Aluzbrilhou Naescuridão Tomorrow is not promised. Today is the day of salvation. "In my Father's house there are many mansions. If it were not so I would have told you". HM the Queen was a believer. She has a mansion greater than any she owned on here on earth. RIP.🙏🏽
Thank you for this beautiful comment
Beautiful Psalm....Thank you, Jesus!
There is no pitch of Psalm 139 like this not even on the choir’s recording album. This is the only time and place recorded in this pitch ~ it’s perfect.
The chant was specially composed by James O'Donnell, who is conducting here.
I'd love to hear this recorded. It's honestly my favourite version of this psalm
Nobody does it better than the British.
Please they need to record this
This is total perfection musically
This was, without a doubt, the most serene Psalm I have heard sung. How beautiful.
Its on spotify.
@@wallflower1852 I've tried looking but can't find it a capella and in a minor key as above - What did you search for?
@@McAroe I don't think this arrangement is on Spotify, yet.
Magnificent!!
@@wallflower1852 I’ve been looking already but can’t find it
How wonderful to hear Orthodox Christian chant on this solemn occasion and also at the coronation of King Charles III. Axios!!
This is not Orthodox christian chant. It is Anglican Chant and takes a specific form (a 3 bar phrase followed by a 4 bar one) not found in any other chant. It first originated in England in the late 17th century with chants by John Blow and Henry Purcell. Greek Byzantine chant and Russian Orthodox chant are quite different and are not historically connected with Anglican chant. Anglican chant is used for the singing of the 150 psalms of the Old Testament together with canticles used at morning and evening prayer e.g. the Te Deum, Benedicite, Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis, especially in anglican cathedrals and large parish churches throughout the world.
For me this was one of the most powerful moments of the funeral. The music ,the precision, the solemnity. It was very moving.
I was asleep, here in New Zealand, when this woke me up as it was playing in the background on my TV. For a second I thought I'd died and woke up in heaven.
This is just wonderful to listen to ......when the choir started singing, Her Majesty was in the Hall yet, so the singing sounded faint at first, then it got louder, so haunting, so beautiful! May God bless and keep up I ask this in the name of Jesus Christ Our Lord, Amen.
Such a beautiful Psalm. I can’t stop listening to it. Even in her death she wanted the focus to be on our God who guided her in her deepest moments as only He could.
I must have listened to it about forty times, and it still draws feelings that move me and make me feel in the presence of our Lord.
These songs and playing out of the traditions were selected for a reason for us as Loyal subjects to never forget.
Yes, she was without doubt a woman of deep faith and belief. I give God thanks for her service, but most importantly her service to Him. She was and shall remain my inspiration of faith, duty and love of God. 😔❤️🇬🇧
@@MyMagical1 xxx xx
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It's the closest to God I have ever felt as an athiest.
Divine beauty. No other way to describe it.
God speaks to those who listen. “Let those who have ears, hear”.
❤ Maybe God is calling you to Him.
Sometimes God finds ways of seeking us out, without us even realising it. Even if you don't believe in him, he still believes in you.
Absolutely agree with you, you have put into words exactly how I feel
May I urge you to listen to Dan Rudge 'No Tears, No Sorrow in heaven' .... 10 mins 52 seconds or thereabouts ..... you can find it on here.
Why can't other churches have such sublime, elegant, classy, deep and meaningful music. A pity really.
Mediocrity is easier. As is pandering to the lowest common denominator.
Many Cathedrals maintain pretty high Evensong standards. In many a British city, you ask on an average day what is the most-refined cultural (even leaving aside spiritual) experience possible and that is the obvious answer. Obviously, regular church always faces the risk / distraction of becoming humdrum, which is why the Holy Spirit is active and innovative, if at times enigmatic. Of course, the Late Queen knew that Her death could make a real spiritual difference in the atrocious 2020s. Her husband's pandemic-time funeral set that ball rolling as stunningly beautiful and meaningful (including weatherwise!!). These were the greatest (perhaps the only) beautiful and divine public events of the 2020s. The Coronation too, as we remembered what we had forgotten- that the key Player there is indeed the beloved and strong Holy Spirit as provider of cleansing love and truth, meaning, inspiration and resilience... That could also be seen in the non-random (Spirit-inspired) popular culture of the Commonwealth Concert. Sadly the darkness interfered there to ensure that the BBC did NOT make that available to all. By the way, the Chirch of England online service (a Haven in particular for expats, the infirm or elderly, people scattered where churches are rare, and so on) is hosted by a different parish each week, and the diversity of approach is just STUNNING. A high level of spirituality is achieved routinely, even if it is often NOT as serious as the above, for obvious reasons. 300-350 from all around the world typically "attend" each time, which is telling in and of itself. I love it and need it. And of course recommend. For many it is additional to non-virtual church. We do not know each other from Adam (good phrase), but as Jesus would want, we have come to be close and look out for each other...
I'm Japanese, but I thought this song was very beautiful. I pray for the repose of the soul of Queen Elizabeth. I'm sorry if my English is wrong.
あなたの英語は上手です
Your English is perfect. Thank you for your kind comment.
Your English is terrific. Bless us the world over.
Your English is great. Wonderful comment.
You did well!
Thank you Ma'am, God bless, may you rest in peace.
I watch this every night. It gives me such peace.
My Dad has never been a Royalist, whenever the Royal family are on TV he's always liked to have a moan. Yet when we watched this happening live, he was glued to the screen and completely silent. Think it hit home for me as well at this moment that the Queen has gone and I've always been a Royalist.
The most beautiful few minutes I’ve ever heard. Unbelievable… from a yankee and someone not devoted or knowledgeable on the queen. When I first heard this on the news I couldn’t believe the sound… the vibration, I thought it must be the acoustics of the abbey but then I found out this octave of psalm 139 had never been sung or recorded. This is the only one. My lord… if you can’t feel a little god in this… you might not have a soul.
The Queen was a devout Christian and took her role as the Supreme Governor of the Anglican Church very seriously.
Her request of Psalm 139 to be heard on her casket`s entry to Westminster Hall reflects her belief in God`s omnipotence. She even once said that in the event of the return of Christ she would gladly lay her crown at his feet.
We all have a soul, but most have hardened hearts.
Such a pity.
Not the Abbey. It is the 700 year old Westminster Hall attached to the Palace of Westminster, i.e. Parliament. It's where Big Ben tolls in the Elizabeth Tower.
@@victorymorningstar Westminster Hall was completed in 1098 by King William II, so it is much older than that. The roof of the Hall was augmented by King Richard II in the late 14th Century.
On the day of the Queen's funeral, the coffin was taken from this place (Westminster Hall) in procession to Westminster Abbey where the full funeral service took place. The coffin was placed on the ceremonial gun carriage originally used for Queen Victoria's funeral in 1901 which is always pulled, not by horses but by hand by naval service personnel. It's not a long distance but, at the pace of a slow march, the journey takes exactly 8 minutes (12 minutes, if you include loading and unloading of the coffin). The procession was entirely on foot and accompanied by military pipe bands.
(germany) i am personally not really religious but as soon ans the choir started to sing this i couldnt stop a single tear
So it may be time to open your eyes and your heart to things divine. Bad things may be coming, as we see, but The Queen was taken to safety, as she well deserves. But in going she gave millions or even billions a chance to see the Holy Spirit at work down here on Earth, and be saved. She would LOVE such a mission! Born Again" was never a phrase I expected to apply to myself, but I found myself begging for cleansing on 28-2-21, and the Holy Spirit came. If I can start to see, and if I can call it the best thing that ever happened to me, and if I can say and write hundreds of times how immensely grateful I am for the love and mercy shown and the insight gained ... then so can you!
There are reasons to believe. Keep looking.
Without doubt the most moving part of the day. The images and those voices. ♥️
100% agreed
Perfection, extremely moving.
My brother is carrying the coffin (on the right hand side at the end.) He told me it was such as moving moment that he was to break out in tears :(
@@AM-mv6ro fair play to your brother. I served 7 years RE. I'm sure he felt honoured and sad all at the same time. He was amazing mate, and I give him and the others all the credit on doing Her majesty proud. THEY WERE FAULTLESS. Her own boys with her until the very end. Guarding her with exemplary drill moves. Amazing 👏
@@AM-mv6ro You and your family must be so very proud of him. Amazing memories that will stay with him for ever. Thank him from me for looking after our Queen.
This is , hands down , one of the most spine tingling , stunning things I have heard in my life. I am not religious but it makes me wish that there truly is a heaven to go to .
From the King James translation of Matthew 7:7: "Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you."
Hi Vikki, oh there definitely is a heaven. I urge you to consider eternity & where you'll spend it. Isaiah 55:6 Seek the LORD while He may be found;
call on Him while 'He is near'. God loves you & sent His perfect son to die for you. I shall pray for you today.
100% agree
Agreed
Sums up my feelings exactly
Possibly the most beautiful thing I have ever heard. Brought tears to my eyes.
Brings me to tears
Still brings me to tears.
Me too!
@@ulsterscot i
Go listen to the choir sing psalm 121 at the queens funeral.
Many choirs have sung this song of David, but this musical arrangement is soul searing.
That’ll also be down to amazing acoustics of Westminster Halls. Plus also they’ve sung it without instrumental involvement - pure voice. It’s sounds amazing!
Orthodox Christian chanting(Russian style)
@@Orthodoge
It’s got nothing to do with that, what you heard was the centuries old style of Anglican chants which are a form of singing the Psalms pretty much unique to the Anglican Church (of which the Monarch has been the Supreme Governor since 1534).
I will remember this scene for the rest of my life 😔
Because of this part of the funeral, I reread Psalm 139.
I am an Orthodox Christian(Greek) ....
But i have to say that i caught my self crying while watching this on TV...
It was so strong so emotional .
My condolences to The Bristish Nation. You were so lucky to have Her as Queen.
Thank you 👍 🇬🇧
Turn on the subtitles. It becomes even more moving.
I'm a french catholic woman and I think it sounds like a russian orthodox song even if it's in English. It's even more beautiful than the kontakion for the funeral of her husband Prince Philip.It's really divine and I cannot stop watching the video.
@@justonecornetto80 the subtitles were on ...but also the Greek text on the other half of the screen :)
@@dominiquefaivre7340 The chant is in the typical Church of England style which the English have been singing for many centuries. It has nothing to do with the Russian orthodox church.
That choir was sent down from heaven
This is James ODonnells creation. What an artist
This is utterly beautiful. I can’t hear it without getting goose bumps……and a sense of pride. Rest in Peace ma’am. You deserve to.
I'm not a religious person,but this moment Our great Queen was carried into Westminster Hall accompanied by this Haunting yet truly wonderful psalm was dark and midevial, really moved me so much,so much so that I've searched for the psalm,and now have it stored in my phone,it is so truly moving,yet haunting sound, such a sad moment,yet truly uplifting with the psalm accompanying our great Queen,a very chilling,but treasured moment.Rest In Peace Our Great Queen,Never Forgotten, Always Remembered 🙏🙏🙏
I am glad to hear that the words of the Psalm and chant moved you spiritually. God Bless you.
This piece sounds very medieval. It’s a simple song but the harmonies give it a unique tone.
This is God calling to you.
This is the true power of faith. Bringing people togheter, making them fight, endure and hope in the face of adversity. Watching this and hearing this psalm made me remember the role that Anglican church and UK played in abolishing slavery for first time in history.
Maybe God is calling you.
This Psalm 139, this arrangement by James O'Donnell is so beautifully designed just for this very moment helping us reflect on both the queens life and our own in a way that inspires and heals.
Agreed. I'm very much looking forward to James O'Donnell in charge of the choir in the funeral service at Westminster Abbey.
especially moving
Such a beautiful insight you have... an added touch to my soul. Bless you...
Its not an ‘arrangement’, it’s just a simple - but very beautiful - Anglican chant being applied to Psalm 139 in the traditional manner of the Church of England.
I witnessed all the ceremonies around the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on television. This moment made the deepest impression on me; more so than the service at Westminster, the military march through London and the interment at St Georges. The setting of Psalm 139 by James O'Donell is so intense and touches so deeply the emotions of the psalm. This should also be sung at my funeral.
We shall never see anything like this again, nor shall we see anything like our dear Queen ever again. She was unique, revered, loved and respected, even by non monarchists. She never let us down, nor put a foot wrong.
She was a shadow of what is to come Jesus Christ return to earth as King of All Kings. A shadow but not meant badly. A fine upstanding Queen who is a "shadow" of our God to come.
@@AnneM76 He is indeed the King of Kings and she followed him all the days of her life. Kingdoms may rise, kingdoms may fall but the word of the Lord endureth for ever more.
We all found this so beautiful we had to find it to listen to again, and so this is why we are all here. Sleep soundly your majesty
Amen.
Her Majesty no doubt approved the song for this moment. Pure class yet again.
To me this was the most touching moment from entire 12 days after the passing of Our Late Elizabeth The Great. I have watched this numerous times and it brings me to tears. Still can't believe she's gone... Rest in Peace Our Glorious Queen 🙏🙏🙏
I'm still crying whenever I got here
AveReginaCaelorum "Great" is attached to tyrants,"stead-fast" suits our late Queen perfectly
@@lsmith9249 I don't agree. I am a Roman Catholic and I can tell you that "Great" is a title given to our greatest Saints.
@@lsmith9249 We believe in the same God though, and many Anglicans acknowledge the wonderful Saints in our tradition.
@@avereginacaelorum Our Queen was not Catholic and it's not about religion
If church was like this I'd go every week.
Je suis français et ai été bouleversé par l'entrée du cercueil de la Reine Elizabeth II à Westminster Hall.
Je ne suis pas croyant, encore moins pratiquant, mais la beauté et l'émotion de la scène et de ce chant me touchent en plein coeur.
Condoléances aux anglais et aux habitants du Commonwealth.
Un personnage éternel s'éteint, une magnifique page d'histoire se tourne.
Reposez en Paix, Reine Elizabeth II.
Merci beaucoup.
🙏🏽💔🙏🏻
How beautiful! Thanks
Salut Cedric. Moi aussi, agnostique, républicain, de gauche, suis touché, ému par cette cérémonie. Vive la Reine.
@@DH007-w2d: 🙏🏻💔🙏🏽
How proud the families of the guardsmen must be . 🇬🇧
I'm sure they are, what a wonderful thing to do for their Commander in Chief, God bless them.
The PAINED look on their faces is what got me... Can't stop coming back to hear this and behold their grief (verklempt)
@@jimvega1410 the pain on their faces was probably more from the weight of the coffin. I read it weighs 800kg. So 100kg on each shoulder. and it was not a soft cushion, but a sharp edge
The families of all serving personnel are - justly - proud !
I lost my beloved Husband just recently and to see this family mourning their loss along with the loss of our glorious Queen has actually hit hard. But this one moment, this one hymn made me cry, touched my heart and restored my faith. Thank you x
Hello beautiful how are you doing, hope you are doing well with your family?
Amen
I have no words to describe the beauty of this Psalm and this service. The fact that Her Majesty lived, served, and modeled her life based on her faith in Jesus Christ is encouraging and humbling. Thank you for posting this.
During WW2 the Queen's Father, King George VI asked the people of the Empire to pray for a Miracle six times, every time was when things were darkest for the people of Britain, Dunkirk, the Battle of Britain and so on, I think the last two were the D-day Landings and the Battle of the Bulge, I can't remember my Great Grandfather fought in WW1 and my Grandpa fought in WW2 and took part in the Landings and he talked about Women, Children, Miners, Factory Workers, the Elderly and the Military going to Church at any free moment to say a prayer and many people across the World saw HM Queen Elizabeth as the last connection to that time, when things were more simple and that people still had the time to go to Church in Britain, Faith and Service is seen differently in different parts of the World now.
She did just that. ✡️🇮🇱✝️🇨🇦🏴🙏⚔️💪😘
These Grenadier guards are something else! This is one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen in my life! Xx
Watching this British ceremony takes you right back to medieval traditions. R.I.P. and God save the King. 🙏🏻
It is specifically an English ceremony, sung to the traditional English chant of the Church of England. 'English' and 'British' are two totally different things.
very moving - and what an honour these young men have been given as bearer party - a tough job very well done
It does appear the coffin is very heavy - it must be the lead lining. You can see the strain they're under. It is an honor though.
Thx for the term „bearer party“. Hadn’t understood that right today and was trying to find it out. 🖖🏼
@@j.wesleyjohnson214 pretty heavy being Oak i guess, looks like it - and pretty difficult manouvours raising and turning, certain noted the strain on faces, and sweating like they been in a sauna, from the bearskins
@@bertlzansinger think i caught someone saying it, wasn't sure if i spelt it right, but spell check didn't flag it up, so must be right
My brother is carrying the coffin (on the right hand side at the end.) He told me it was such as moving moment that he was to break out in tears :(
The most beautiful event I've ever seen
We will be a poor nation with her 💔 😢
Loved you more than I know
Lot of tears this day. Ill never forget it
Psalm 139 what an apt psalm for the Queen. She might be the Queen, but she too realised her frailty as a human and a need for a Saviour. i appreciate that she openly professed her faith in Christ. she truly was a remarkable lady, and an example for all.all her riches cannot buy her eternity. truly a wise woman. RIP your majesty, at peace. And thank you 👑💔😭😢
Unbelievable song. Got me slightly choked up when they were walking In watching it. She definitely thought through what she wanted. God bless the queen rest in peace and long live the king. WHAT A COUNTRY TO BE PROUD OF 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
Absolutely beautiful. Thank you. No matter the issues of the day, its a profound reminder God is so very close.
I needed to read this Thankyou ❤️
And death is closer, beautiful, powerful and sobering.
So true. 💖
@@RealmsOfThePossibleGod is closer than death; God is closer than any thing. All glory be 🌎🌈🕊
No words can describe this moment. The coffin, the psalm and the soldiers carrying HM the Queen. What a majestic but deeply sad moment. Oh my.
Glad I went to see her lying in state. Was only 7hrs 35min in the queue. The atmosphere I can't describe. 🥺 and afterwards we walked out onto parliament Square. Just silent and everyone tired, crying, reflecting and its just sinks in. It's a lot.
Very moving. Them voices were amazing. That young bearer party was excellent
They sounded like angels!
Those young men will never forget this moment. I imagine them showing this clip to their own future children.
Those boy’s lives were transformed in this very moment. They will never be the same. Heaven meets earth.
Lord, thou hast searched me out, and known me thou knowest my down-sitting, and mine up-rising;
thou understandest my thoughts long before.
Thou art about my path, and about my bed
and spiest out all my wa’ys.
For lo, there is not a word in my tongue
but thou, O Lord, knowest it altogether.
Thou hast fashioned me behind and before
and laid thine hand upon me.
Such knowledge is too wonderful and excellent for me
I cannot attain unto it.
Whither shall I go then from thy Spirit
or whither shall I go then from thy presence ?
If I climb up into heaven, thou art there
if I go down to hell, thou art there also.
If I take the wings of the morning
and remain in the uttermost parts of the sea
even there also shall thy hand lead me
and thy right hand shall hold me.
If I say, peradventure the darkness shall cover me
then shall my night be turned to day.
Yea, the darkness is no darkness with thee,
but the night is as clear as the day
the darkness and light to thee are both alike.
For my reins are thine
thou hast covered me in my mother’s womb.
I will give thanks unto thee, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made
marvellous are thy works, and that my soul knoweth right well.
My bones are not hid from thee
though I be made secretly, and fashioned beneath in the earth.
Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect
and in thy book were all my members written
which day by day were fashioned
when as yet there was none of them.
How dear are thy counsels unto me, O God
O how great is the sum of them !
If I tell them, they are more in number than the sand
when I wake up I am present with thee.
Try me, O God, and seek the ground of my heart
prove me, and examine my thoughts.
Look well if there be any way of wickedness in me
and lead me in the way everlasting.
GLORY be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost
as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
thank you for posting
Turn on the TH-cam subtitles to read the text of the choir as they sing it.
Thanks for the psalm
Thank you so much for posting. I learned something new today.
Beautiful!
A Psalm I have never heard before but now I have heard it, It has seeped into my heart and it will remain there forever. So beautifully sang by the choir. I am so proud of all our Armed Forces. They performed so perfectly. God Bless Them, The Queen and our King.
I felt as if the Queen herself was praying this psalm. Even in eternity the Queen still comforts us with the music she loved. English choirs are the pure voices of angels..i saw royals in the procession wiping tears as they stood listening. Thank you for this video. A grrateful American.
All of the psalms and music for the funeral were personally chosen by Her Majesty. The planning for this actually began in the 1960s and has been continually updated since.
Elgar`s Nimrod will be played during the service itself and I believe afterwards the Massed Pipes of the Scots and Gurkhas will play the Flowers of the Forest along with My Home on the route to Wellington Arch before she is taken to Windsor Castle for private burial.
@@justonecornetto80 I appreciate all the insights into the decades of planning by the Queen. Especially her choice of Elgar's Nimrod. For me It always represents the brave spirit of British soldiers & people during WW11.
PSALMS 139
O LORD thou hast searched me out and known me, thou knowest my down sitting and mine up rising, thou understandest my thoughts long before.
Thou art about my path and about my bed and spiest out all my ways,
For lo, there is not a word in my tongue that thou o Lord knowest it altogether.
Thou has fashioned me behind and before and laid thine hand upon me,
Such knowledge is too wonderful and excellent for me, I cannot attain unto it.
Whither shall I go then from thy Spirit or whither shall I go then from thy presence?
If I climb up unto heaven thou are there, if I go down to hell, thou art there also.
If I take the wings of the morning or remain in the uttermost part of the sea,
Even there also shall thy hand lead me and thy right hand shall hold me.
If I say, peradventure the darkness shall cover me, when shall my night be turned to day?
Ye the darkness is the no darkness with thee, but the night is as clear as day, the darkness and light to thee are both alike.
For my reins are thine, thou hast covered me in my mothers womb,
I give thanks unto thee for I am fearfully and wonderfully made,
Marvellous are thy works and that my soul knowth right well.
My bones are not hid from thee, though I be made secretly and fashioned beneath in the earth, thine eyes did see my substance yet being unperfect, in thy book were all my members written, which day by day were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them.
How dear are thy counsels unto me O God, O how great is the sum of them! If I tell them, they are more in number than the sand, when I wake up I am present with thee.
Try me O God and seek the ground of my heart, prove me and examine my thoughts, look well if there be any way wickedness in me and lead me in the way everlasting.
GLORY be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now and forever shall be, world without end. Amen!
I have no words to explain how lucky I am to have found this video. The last few days are so sad but today was the hardest. The entry of the coffin into the westminster hall with the song crushed me. Tears that didn't stop, a heart that broke into lots of pieces and lots of sorrow. Thank you for the video and also for the lyrics of the song 🙏🏻
I am with you 100% on what you say and how you felt. This Psalm and Chant just did it for me.
Agree totally so moving
I am with you. I've been searching and searching and finally wanted to cry again with the world. Long live the queen
Absolutely with you. I just couldn’t stop crying watching this moment.
Lol 😂 yeah man , I found another video on TH-cam but it wasn't as good as this !
The choir was incredible ! 👏
Rip queenie
I have cried to this beautiful and haunting rendition. I listen again and again. It is truly beautiful. God is near.
Yes, even at the doors. Read the letter to the Church of Philadelphia carefully, for we are the Church of Laodiceans.
Each Church represents the spiritual state of the true Christian Church’s 7 eras until the coming of the LORD.
The Church of Philadelphia’s era began in mid 1700’s and ended in mid 1800’s. In the letter sent to this particular Church, the LORD saith: “ Because thou has kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world , to try them that dwell upon the earth.” Revelation 3:10
Because we are lukewarm, we have been given this “hour.”
Very important to read Exodus and understand what prevented the majority of the Israelites to enter into the promised land.
The same will happen unto most this time also. They will be prevented to enter unto the Holy and New Land.
Please, read Hebrews.
Now, Balaam contributed to make the Israelites to sin gravely when they were near the promised land. So, do the Balaams of today.
The Almighty God is holy above all of His characteristics and we must approach Him dressed in our Lord Jesus Christ’s righteousness.
If we believe that we are sanctified by the Lord’s righteousness , we must repent and let the Spirit of Truth guide us in faith and hope, separating us from the worldly things.
The psalm was rendered beautifully!
And I'd just like to recognize the young men who are the Queen's pallbeprecision! Knows how many eyes are on them across the world and that coffin is solid oak and reportedly lead lined. It must be incredibly heavy! Then, there's that priceless crown perched atop the coffin! Up steps, down steps, and not one jostle! Amazing percision!
****pallbearers....
Some of the coffin bearers were only teenagers. What memories they will have. By the way, the crown is fixed in place. The coffin has a false lid with the standard attached, the cushion attached and a mount on the cushion to hold the crown securely. The mounts for the orb and sceptre then fixed in place. The false lid was removed before the actual burial.
I am not religious, but this psalm commands silence. Its a truly powerful and sombre reminder, that as short as life is, there must be something waiting for us when we pass. I hope our queen is with her mum and dad.
You may not be "religious", but you are touched by this event and its beauty into both faith and a selfless and kind wish for a fellow human being who is not even a relative of yours. Sounds to me that the beloved Holy Spirit has reached you...
@@sidpheasant7585 I believe so
This is a Psalm from The Old Testament, written by another King, King David. The Queen must have read the Psalms of the King throughout her life. The Psalm describes how close God was to mankind from the beginning. It shows us a theology of creation that makes God appear not only the creator of the vast world as a whole, but also the maker of every single person living on it. It is God who formed man in the womb. God appears as the omniscient and omnipresent, who knows each individual and affirms them as wonderful.
This psalm is God-centered and not man-centered. God appears as the omniscient, the incomprehensible, omnipresent-supra-spatial, almighty Creator. It ends with David's total turning away from all ungodliness and surrendering completely to God, trusting in His ability to lead him into eternity (which might be why it was chosen for this occasion)
Especially verse 5 (You surround me from all sides and hold your hand over me.) and verse 9 to 11 (If I take the wings of the dawn and stay on the outermost sea, your hand would lead me there too and your right hand would hold me). The Queen surely tried her whole life to embody Christ, which us why she is so beloved and respected. This reminds me, when the followers of Jesus were contending which one of them would be the greatest, Jesus answered them: "For who is greater-the one seated at table or the one who serves? Surely, the one who sits at table. And yet I am in your midst as one who serves." By this the Queen surely has aimed to live her life.
@Shaise Kindering David could hear from God but Psalms are mainly David's prayers, lamentations and worship, which reveal a lot of knowledge about God to the reader, since David walked with God for most of his life and had recieved great knowledge and understanding, as well as having developed great faith and a righteous heart.
@Shaise KinderingYou are correct in that David wrote it. Far more importantly it is the word of God and David was a human instrument being inspired by the Holy Spirit.
I'm so glad use are breaking this down for me. As quite difficult to understand.
That's some really rich Theology from Psalm. If you are writing on a blog, I would love to read it.
Great comment! Thanks for your insight and perspective.
You can listen to music all your life and still be amazed at how beautiful it can be.
Thanks to the refreshing power of the Holy Spirit. And that also goes for not-obviously-relugious music (like "the Way it is" by Bruce Hornsby and "Ordinary World" by Duran Duran to name but two - they never get old).
00:03 The very moment the coffin entered the steps stone of Westminster Hall, the choir began to sing. This was just goosebumps.
This is mind blowing.
Off the scale.
Those bearers and those in command, pride of Britain 🇬🇧
I’m not Christian, but I found this Psalm beautiful.
May God bless the Queen.
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Canada should leave the imperial commonwealth and become a Republic
@@woohoohaha7607 our Parliament lacks the gonads for that... We should though. America is a Republic. Mexico is a Republic, most of the states in Central and South America are Republics... But not us in Canadastan... We still answer to London (technically) it's so ridiculous.
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@@woohoohaha7607 nothing to do with you why comment why are you even here watching this channel just a hate-monger fool whoo H
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Absolutely moving and beautiful. Most appropriate to have Psalm 139 sung at this time.
It brought me to tears.
Thank you for posting the lyrics
Turn on the TH-cam subtitles to read the text of the choir as they sing it.
Jesus is the way, truth and the life ✝️🙏♥️
This is the most profound moment I’ve ever seen. Completely emotional. Had I been a member of the royal family there, I would have cried my eyes out and had to be removed.
Seventy years of unwavering service. May Her Queen Majesty rest in peace now.
Goosebumps and Respect and God may bless her and her Phillip up in heaven.
RIP 🙏 Queen Elisabeth.
Music at the Abbey, under Mr O'Donnell has been of the most consistently highest standard. I'm sure the choral programme for the funeral will be stunning. And, if tradition is followed, and Mr O'Donnell is appointed Director of Music for the occasion, the music for the forthcoming Coronation will be every bit as phenomenal as it was back in 1953 under his predecessor, Sir William McKie.
It isn't a foregone conclusion that James O'Donnell will be appointed to lead the music at the Coronation - for one thing, he will be leaving Westminster Abbey at the end of December 2022 in order to take up a Professorship in Music at one of the top universities in the USA, so inviting him back could be seen as a snub to his successor, Andrew Nethsinga, who will start at the Abbey in January 2023.
Then again, the Coronation Committee is at liberty to select whomever it sees fit to direct the music at the Coronation, and although past Abbey Organists (notably William McKie and, centuries before him, Henry Purcell) have been accorded that responsibility, it is just as possible that the Committee would invite a noted conductor such as Sir Simon Rattle to take charge, and the Abbey Organist would be tasked instead with playing the organ.
@@MS-19 I had no idea that he was leaving. What a loss for the Abbey. Well, that will be very interesting to see who is put in charge of the coronation music. You are absolutely correct that it will be the decision of the Coronation Committee. It could well be a British conductor. Sir Adrian Boult took charge of the orchestral music before and after the '53 service but Sir William conducted the actual service itself. I'm only assuming the Abbey Organist will be in charge because it has been that way for the previous 4 services: Sir Frederick Bridge (1902 & 1911), Sir Ernest Bullock (1937) and of, course, "sweet Sir William" (HRH Princess Margaret's description!) in 53. I look forward in anticipatory excitement!! Many thanks for your reply and the information therein.
Indeed, his (not quite a) quarter of a century has been a remarkable era in the Abbey's musical history. He is a hard act to follow; Andrew Nethsinga is one of only a handful active in British church music that could be up to the challenge, and though he will likely not be more than a year into post when the Coronation comes around, he will be up to the task of leading its music if chosen to do so. You may well be right that the precedent of the last century will be matched, but we shall have to wait and see.
Merci les anglais !!! Je vous aime !!! Tellement de respect, de solennité ... vous êtes un grand peuple. Salutations sincères. Ne changez rien !!! 🙏
Merci de vos gentils mots ❤️🤍💙
Vive La France!
Merci beaucoup.
Merci beaucoup Jeff, j'adore la France.
I don't know how many times I've listened to this,so beautiful
I think this is the best arrangement/version that I have heard of Psalm 139!!!
The fact it seems she was the one behind all these details😲 Such an elegant and educated woman even after passing, this Psalm sung this way is simply the most beautiful religious thing I've ever witnessed
Oh this music ❤️ I was at Hyde Park watching the ceremony on big screen.. when this music sounded i could see change in everyone's face...
Our late beloved Queen knew beyond any doubt that her rule was from God, and His sovereignty reigned over Her.
Those men with complete duty, and love, bore the deceased queen upon their shoulders with the very dedication of carrying their own mothers : and in truth, Her Majesty The Queen was a much beloved mother to many peoples, in many realms. Young soldiers, your dedication to duty and commitment is seen by the whole world. Your efforts and discipline are exemplary . May you also receive every blessings in your lives ahead.
This song was so hauntingly beautiful. Felt extremely emotional watching it live on TV and now again finding this video. It just felt so powerful.
Seeing this made me aware of feelings I didn't know I had. I fully get what you mean.
@@TheDragiix3 James O'Donnel will be in charge again for the funeral service on Monday in Westminster Abbey.
One of the most beautiful chants I've ever heard!
Hello brethren. I'm so amazed at all of us who went searching for this Psalm/hymn immediately after hearing it, and I'm so glad we've found it. This arrangement is one of the most beautiful I've heard in quite some time, if not ever. I've played this repeatedly since finding it. May her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth ||, rest peacefully in our Lord and Savior and may all of us whom were blessed by this hymn/Psalm make it home to everlasting with our Father in heaven 🙏 Amen.
Thank you.
This was the first time in my life I have listened to psalm 139,it's the most moving & emotional hymn I've ever heard.Beautiful,I have been in floods of tears 😥😥😥 throughout, May HRH👑🙏Rest In Peace,she deserves to,after all the hard work throughout her life.
It is the words of King David recognising the presence of god everywhere and always. This is a new arrangement of it by James O`Donnell who is also conducting the choir.
@@justonecornetto80 Thank you for highlight - that James O'Donnel made some new arrangement to the psalm 139. Other had comment that the Church of England made the changes to the bible psalm.
I CANNOT keep watching this and being sad, I must get on with life.....
Don't worry about. It is not primarily sadness we have here, it is wonder, awe, beauty and ... majesty. She was 96 after all, worked and served through to the end, and willingly cooperated with the Holy Spirit to demonstrate in this most awful years of 2022, in the awful 2020s, how things might still have goodness, quality, meaning, unity, love and truth...
Your comment provides me with some peace.
@@stevewright4576 As was the Holy Spirit's intention!
I really didn't think the death of our queen would make me so emotional. But i feel like I've lost a family member. Proud to be ENGLISH. GOD SAVE OUR QUEEN. this part of the day was the most emotional thing ive ever witnessed.
I think a lot of people have been affected more than they thought they would be.
@@michaelmontagu3979 They have. I never imagined that I would grieve the Queen's death, but I am.
Thank you, Queen Elizabeth, for your faithfulness. This is a beautiful and well-loved Psalm.
O that every life was held in such high regard. In fact, the most high did send his most beloved to a cruel cross for the salvation of the lowest. God truly loves us all with His all.
This chant on this psalm is so beautiful!
The composer James O'Donnel was conducting the choir. You will see him again for the funeral service on Monday in Westminster Abbey.
Queen Elizabeth the Great, Was well and truly Defender of the Faith 🕊️✝️❤ As with her Christmas broadcasts, she sought to remind us of the "Reason for the Season" and I hope her successors maintain her legacy. This Psalm was so beautifully chosen and finished perfectly with the "Glory be" prayer, so fitting
Music like this claws at some ancient connections deep inside my mind. I cannot explain what or why this is. I'm not a religious person but I am often overcome with emotion whilst listening to choral music or psalms.
Me too. I know you're not religious, but personally I think it's the divine calling us. I get chills every time I listen to it. It was a beautiful, fitting ceremony for our Queen.
That is the power of music - you don't have to have religious faith to be touched by it; you don't have to believe in any dogma to have your thoughts provoked by it; you may even be moved to half-belief, but if not, you can draw the same hope, comfort, joy or sorrow that the believer draws from it.
Perhaps Waldoppen your idea of what is religious has just been changed? 🌹
That is the Holy Spirit.. @Waldoppen
May God bless you abundantly 🙏🏻
Beautiful Psalm, wonderful singing
A moving and truly excellent rendition of Psalm 139 by the Choirs of Westminster Abbey and the Chapel Royal, directed by James O'Donnell who also composed the chant. The same choir will sing for the State Funeral, so we can expect more powerful music then.
This is the most profoundly spectacular sequence of audio and visuals I have ever seen.
A member of the Royal family fainted. A daughter of the Queens cousin. Who could blame her.
Choir of Westminster Abbey what a psalm.. wordings, tune, all just perfect.
Together with the choir of the Chapel Royal.
Absolutely stunning. A moment in time I shall never forgot. Wow
One of the most beautiful Psalms for this solemn occasion.
Such dignity and a serene beautiful choir. Majestic and absolutely BREATHTAKING!!!!