in a Sixth grade choir, in a Lutheran congregation on Chicago's North side, I sang this with a group of children, thus engraving the words of John 3:16-17 into my indelible memory. Thanks be to God!
My Grandmothers favorite song. We should all remember that no greater love has than to lay down his life for another. This applies to all men, and surpasses religion.
It really is. I've known this piece all my life and always loved it, but when we hear one of these fine, beautifully trained English choirs bring out all the beauty in the Stainer's subtle harmonic changes this simple, seemingly modest piece becomes transformative. The power of Stainer's sincerity and complete devotion to his work was very great, indeed.
@@JosephHaig Shall we offer this to Guinness as a world record? Working as a proofreader in a law firm and composing my own service-related songs/psalms were likely contributing elements. The piece was beautifully performed by the choir of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, Los Angeles during Communion yesterday and streamed live. It moved me to tears.
