“The Choir of St John’s Cathedral”: St John’s Cathedral Brisbane 1980 (Robert Boughen)

[@Maltravers2011]

I remember singing this at Exeter Oxford as a student. We 'borrowed' an organist from Trinity, who was hopeless. The descending 'bells' at the beginning fell off the music stave leaving half the men holding back tears of laughter. This is a much better performance.

[@Londonfogey]

How wonderful that the traditions of the Anglican cathedral exist on the other side of the world, far from 'home'. It reminds me of Heber's lines: 'Till like a sea of glory, it spreads from pole to pole'.

[@marcusharmes1214]

what a wonderful recording

[@Gemstone286]

Playlist: 1. Purcell - Rejoice in the Lord alway (John Hawkins, alto; Alan Stocks, tenor; Garry Redlich, bass) 2. 5.38" Harold Darke - Creed from Communion Service in F 3. 11.38" Mozart - Ave verum corpus 4. 15.10' Were you there when they crucified my Lord arr. Westbrook 5. 18.29" Herbert Howells - Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in G (this was the first recording of the work) 6. 27.50" Gibbons - Almighty and Everlasting God 7. 30.02 Bach - Prelude and Fugue in e minor BWV533 (Robert Boughen, organ)

[@hudsonbailey674]

Superlative a rendition of chorale. St. Augustine said, "To sing is twice to pray."