Several years ago Geoffrey Nobes, former Bandmaster of Portsmouth Citadel Band, composed a tune to words by hymn writer Nick Fawcett. He dedicated this arrangement to the memory of his friend Bandmaster Derek Wilding of Lavenham Corps.
I commented on this a year ago during yet another lockdown, not knowing what God had in store for me and my husband. I sadly lost my husband to pancreatic and liver cancer a few months ago so this is even more relevant to me now.
Today David travelled a long way to worship at his childhood church on the outskirts of Plymouth, as "He Had To!" These true words and this superb music together, is helping him through the profound loss of the Plymouth tragedies over the past 3 days. If it can help you through your sadness's too, then there is hope. Amen.
Well I have just come across this, but recognised the name Derek Wilding. My parents brig &Mrs Silvey were at lavenham in the 60s I am Eveline youngest daughter. Derek worked at A.H.Smith wholesale . So did I . I am now living in Wymondham. Norfolk. Beautiful music. Beautiful words. X
Thank you for gifting this beautiful prayer to us all. I have shared this recording in recent days (Covid19) and God has used it powerfully to bring much blessing and encouragement. Thank you
Nick, the words are just beautiful, and just what I need for a service I am preparing for my church. Would you please give me permisssion to use this? Royalene Maynard, The Salvation Army
@@royalenemaynard6532 Just seen this, Royalene. Thank you so much. You're more than welcome to use the words in a service, and I think the Salvation Army are happy for the video to be used similarly. Every good wish. Nick
Hard to find words to express the beauty and richness of this blending of words and tune! A great inspirational to sensitive listeners. Does anyone have the PPT for these words?
