Track Listing

1. Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven
2. O Worship the King
3. There is a green hill far away (Tune: Horsley)
4. Immortal, invisible, God only wise, hymn
5. O for A Closer Walk With God, anthem, Op. 113/12
6. Praise to the Lord (Hast du denn, Jesu) (Tune: Lobe den Herren (also known as Praxis pietatis)), No. 440
7. Faithful Shepherd, feed me (Tune: Pastor Pastorum [Zwolf Kinderlieder])
8. Praise to the holiest in the height
9. Sun of my soul, hymn
10. Ye holy angels bright
11. He Who Would Valiant Be, hymn ('Monks Gate')
12. Angel Voices Ever Singing
13. The Day Thou Gavest, Lord, Is Ended (Tune: St. Clement)
14. Dear Lord and Father of mankind (Tune: Repton), anthem
15. Lord Jesus think on me, hymn
16. Now thank we all our God (Nun danket)

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #57812 in Music
• Released on: 1999-10-12
• Number of discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Dimensions: .23 pounds

Customer Reviews

Super Praise!
Praise The Lord offers the listener traditional hymns in the English/British tradition. the clarity of the voices make it possible for the listener to follow the words distinctly. The organ soars as accompaniment. the CD provides organ and choral quality for the novice and the experienced musician.

a voice teacher and early music fan
SIXTEEN WELL-PERFORMED HYMNS DERIVED FROM MANY ERAS AND TRADITIONS.
'The HYMN-a word derived from the Greek 'hymnos'-has been defined as 'a term of unknown origin applied from ancient times to a wide variety of songs in honor of gods, heroes or notable men.'

The founder of English hymnody is Isaac Watts (1674-1748), whose work in reforming congregational song texts culminated in the publication of his 'Hymns and Spiritual Songs' in 1707. Watts' collection was as complete and comprehensive a set of hymns as had ever been proposed for English worship and it raised the profile of the hymn sufficiently to overcome the prevailing psalmody.

The great flowering period of English hymnody began with the work of the Methodist hymn-writers John Wesley (1703-1791) and his brother Charles (1707-1788). The Wesleys gave great prominence to hymns within their Methodist worship and published many books.

The modern hymn book is a collection of hymns drawn from various times and places. This most accomplished recording by St. Paul's Cathedral Choir presents 16 well-loved hymns from 'The New English Hymnal'. A great number of the hymns, which originate from many different eras and traditions, are given an extra musical dimension by John Scott's original descants and thrilling brass arrangements.

Over the years, I have found myself purchasing more and more recordings of English choirs. They seem to have incredible vocal skills that include perfectly executed phrases, flawless diction and some unidentifiable ingredient that makes them very appealing to hear. Of course, I personally enjoy the all- male choir sound; boy sopranos and male altos make the difference to me. I am certain that there are many listeners who prefer otherwise. This is a very appealing group of hymns!

Hymns for every one
As I have said already..I am from espiscopal church..these my songs are well know by me...these songs give encouragement when it seems that all hope is lost..these are tunes that are well received....they are also very simple for the every day person to gain strength from day to day..they will become your daily prayer.....