For All The Saints - Funeral of President George Herbert Walker Bush

For All The Saints Who From Their Labors Rest - performed at funeral service of George Herbert Walker Bush at Washington National Cathedral. Published for historical and educational purposes under Fair Use.

[@Bailey2006a]

The organist played the hell out of " For All The Saints"...powerful

[@skrpanther4296]

Amen

[@enobongakpan3074]

Amen

[@KingMarkonian]

Yes the organ sounds great 👍🏾

[@enobongakpan3074]

I swear he did.have watch this over 420 times

[@Richard-vq7ud]

The organ and choir would be nothing without the magnifiscent acoustics.

[@buckeyefan4224]

It’s 2024 and I still occasionally watch this. So moving, so inspiring.

[@TheDPud]

My heart breaks once the solider calls “Forward March” and the distress on the Presidents face becomes more apparent. ♥️

[@WolverineOhio]

Jebs face even more so. Very moving moment!

[@kylewinter8766]

"Forward March!" All the tension of life and death, the temporal and the eternal, is encapsulated in that moment.

[@timmueller1314]

A wonderful, thrilling, uplifting hymn and magnificent thunderous singing and organ playing in our nation's National Cathedral. A testimony to the rest of the world that this is a Christian nation.

[@akiyl7479]

The “FORWARD MARCH” tears me up every time🙏🏽😩😔

[@kylewinter8766]

I totally agree!

[@claytonwade3570]

its like one last chance to say goodbye to a loved one at that point

[@tonetone1393]

Yall are sheep omg lol, bet you all believe in the vaccine to huh covid and all them lies..

[@kw7807]

Yes 😔🙏

[@drewnealski969]

This is a beautiful hymn of our church. Even though we often associate it with the sadness of a funeral, the words are triumphant and uplifting. This final rite is extended to every member of the church, regardless of station, reminding us that we are all equal in God's eyes.

[@carlcunningham294]

Amen

[@austinzamora6780]

Amen. Peace be with you.

[@kaskahea1274]

We sing for our Kamehameha Schools founder’s day on her birthday. This hymn is powerful when the entire school, faculty & staff sing. 😮‍💨

[@thesmithersy]

It's always remembered here in the UK as the hymn on All Saints Day and Remembrance Sunday.

[@RobertalWilliams]

Very few of us are saints. This man did not use all his powers to enable The Kingdom to Come on earth. Racism, sexism, child welfare, and poverty are where he could have made greater impact.

[@DNR5586]

Extremely powerful. I tear up everytime I watch this.

[@carlcunningham294]

Me too

[@adienromarirez2309]

Trust me, you ain't the only one. Happens to me every time I watch it.

[@adienromarirez2309]

This is majestic; plain and simple.

[@elderrobertv.fullersr.1739]

One of the great hymns of the Christian faith.

[@jmckenzie3443]

Don't know who the organist is but damn good job chap. Well done!!!

[@lambo58]

Do you really need to use profanity?

[@billofwrights7695]

It’s George Fergus at the console.

[@hudsonbailey674]

Beautiful a Cathedral and choir.

[@hudsonbailey674]

@@roblyon8213 thus was your wife's relative a beauteous link in the chain of legacy. Kudos!

[@JupiterThunder]

That organist certainly bashed that hymn out!

[@bulletslider6897]

I am a Democrat, but I did reapect MR. HW Bush as a man with class, dignity, and integrity. I genuinely felt for his son during that eulogy. I really have the up most respect for both the Bushes as well as John McCain.

[@thelutheranorganist4846]

I love how in synch the crucifer and the torch bearers are

[@kw7807]

National Cathedral my friend-we do it well!

[@davidbeattie1366]

Trained by the Marines!

[@lbputzer]

@@davidbeattie1366 The crucifer (youth carrying the cross) & torch bearers (youths carrying the candles) in the procession are members of the WNC parish , likely trained by the Cathedral Vergers. This synchronized preciseness is carried out at every service, regardless of whether there is military present or not.

[@scottmathews3777]

I sang "For All the Saints" in a choir at the National Cathedral way back in 1974 at the installation of John Allin as Presiding Bishop. Only a third of the nave was even open then! There was basically a big stone wall blocking off the unfinished main part of the Nave. It was still a thrilling occasion for a West Texas small-town boy.

[@bassbaritoneguy]

Where in West Texas are you from, Scott? I live in Abilene. And what a magnificent occasion that must have been.

[@catherinesmalley8587]

I've always wanted this for my funeral...mainly because we always sing it at my local church on All Saints Day which is my birthday so I always think of it as my birthday hymn.😊

[@joshuamiller-le753]

1. For all the saints, who from their labors rest, who thee by faith before the world confessed, thy Name, O Jesus, be forever blessed. Alleluia, Alleluia! 2. Thou wast their rock, their fortress and their might; thou, Lord, their Captain in the well-fought fight; thou, in the darkness drear, the one true Light. Alleluia, Alleluia! 3. O may thy soldiers, faithful, true, and bold, fight as the saints who nobly fought of old, and win, with them, the victor's crown of gold. Alleluia, Alleluia! 4. O blest communion, fellowship divine! We feebly struggle, they in glory shine yet all are one in thee, for all are thine. Alleluia, Alleluia! 5. And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long, steals on the ear the distant triumph song, and hearts are brave, again, and arms are strong. Alleluia, Alleluia! 6. The golden evening brightens in the west; soon, soon to faithful warriors cometh rest; sweet is the calm of paradise the blest. Alleluia, Alleluia! 7. But lo! there breaks a yet more glorious day; the saints triumphant rise in bright array; the King of glory passes on his way. Alleluia, Alleluia! 8. From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast, through gates of pearl streams in the countless host, singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost: Alleluia, Alleluia! Always sung as the Hymn in Procession on All Saints Sunday, in many episcopal churches (especially rite I churches) do a figure 8 procession.

[@lynngatrell7965]

This is in our hymnal. One of my favorites, but we've altered the 2nd verse as follows: Thou ART OUR Rock, OUR Fortress and OUR might Thou, Lord, OUR Captain, in the well fought fight Thou in the darkness drear, OUR one true light. I like to think that Christ is our Captain today as He was to those of the past.

[@ruthbrower8152]

@@lynngatrell7965since the song is about the saints who from their labor rest, inserting “our” in place of “their” just seems like current day woke-ism.

[@bryanscottandrews3451]

The Sine Nomine was glorious! A fitting tribute!

[@raylew9937]

1-13-2021 -- Used this version as part of virtual funeral attendance for my first cousin -- +Calvin Dong Low (1948 - 2020) -- El Cerrito, CA USA RIP Calvin, may the Angels lead you into Paradise...

[@johngriffith3135]

geoffrey griffith watching from philadelphia pennsylvania usa 🇺🇸 and formerly from barbados 🇧🇧 in the west indies president bush was a very nice and wonderful gentleman who help his usa fellow citizens and other parts of the world every time i watch this service from thus cathedral it have my heart up very high for this blessed service for this president mr bush he is with his loving and heavenly 💙 father jesus christ amen 🙏

[@johnarthur8564]

First time hearing a descant on the last stanza of For All The Saints - MHB832. Great hymnal by all standards. Great work by the organist too.

[@RCPSU4]

I recall watching this as it happened. Attempted to follow in the UM Hymnal since the arrangement was the same. I've also never heard the descant for that song before. When I did, boy did that bring the chills.

[@min.ebereokpala5972]

The descant is very powerful. The day I sang it in church, everywhere scattered. Really powerful high pitch ending 😁

[@a1chemist1]

Great counterpoint, and I believe same organ / church used for Gerald Ford funeral.

[@Ernesto1816]

I love this, it’s powerful and heartwarming. Rest In Peace ☮️ Mr. President. God bless your soul. 🖤🙏🏻

[@kylargraf6762]

God bless you Mr. President. Happy All Saints Day.

[@andreweden9405]

I have to play this hymn this coming Sunday (All Saints Day) at church. It's my first time playing it (just got the music last night!😂), and I just wanted to get an idea of the typical tempo. Beautiful rendition in memory of an amazing American!

[@WolverineOhio]

Only one night to rehearse THIS song? Wow hope it went well! Not an easy one to play!!

[@kaskahea1274]

Dang 😅

[@allanashworth2990]

A very powerful hymn

[@mistertornado2303]

An amazingly majestic hymn along with President Trump and his wife, President Bush and his wife, President Obama and his wife, President Clinton and his wife, and Jeb Bush with his wife - a time where there's no politics and everyone is in a church hearing the music of the Lord. Truly magnificent.

[@jasonbathurst3199]

This part of the service always brings a tear to my eye and chill to my soul. HOnoring one of the greatest men who has ever lived.

[@tonybrown1613]

You can't be serious please 🙄, better do more research on the so called greatest man that ever lived and George bush Jr himself, all bad I can tell you that. Stop letting the TV lie to you smh

[@a1chemist1]

Helped free Europe from Nazi occupation.

[@jonharbuck9215]

Thanks be to God.

[@jackporter656]

It’s a beautiful and joyful hymn

[@billofwrights7695]

Wonder how this would have sounded with the Army Herald Trumpets on the final verse at the 6:15 mark…

[@bombarde1701a]

The Skinner organ is the best.

[@michaelorsini9695]

This man risked his life to fight against Hitler...for that alone he deserves our undying admiration!!!

[@numbereightyseven]

@@AbcdEfgh-sq2tf Y'know, we'd actually rather be slightly ignorant, than live the wound-up antagonistic frustrated life that you live. You can either be right, or you can be in real relationship with those around you. You can't be both.

[@naivionstephens1294]

@@numbereightyseven was y h b b y yy y h h u. N I yuan in nb in.

[@tonetone1393]

Yea believe that if you want to, but what was it that Laura bush showed Jeb, and why did the secret service man wait till the casket get by bush to hand it to him? Wake up stop praising these evil people. That are apart of all types of secret societies and have a plan set out for this world. And been had a plan, fuck them!

[@a1chemist1]

Yes sir. Indeed

[@nemochicky4697]

1:38 who can hear “FORWARD MARCH!” over the music

[@sarahc3295]

As a military vet and veteran service organization honor guard member (actual DoD Military Funeral Honors provider)... I can

[@akiyl7479]

I was very clear to me as a military person👨🏾‍✈️😌

[@derrickbondzie7871]

Today that my best friend my brother my everything is no longer with me I now feel how deep and touching the hymn is RIP Elvis RIP, you’ll forever remain my heart❤️ The hymn is not for the faint hearted 😭

[@bamaguynbham]

So sorry for your loss. Grace and peace to you.

[@victoryday1945]

1. For all the saints, who from their labors rest, who thee by faith before the world confessed, thy name, O Jesus, be forever blest. Refrain: Alleluia, Alleluia! 2. Thou wast their rock, their fortress, and their might; thou Lord, their captain in the well-fought fight; thou in the darkness drear, their one true light. (Refrain) 3. O may thy soldiers, faithful, true, and bold, fight as the saints who nobly fought of old, and win with them the victor's crown of gold. (Refrain) 4. O blest communion, fellowship divine! We feebly struggle, they in glory shine; yet all are one in thee, for all are thine. (Refrain) 5. And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long, steals on the ear the distant triumph song, and hearts are brave again, and arms are strong. (Refrain) 6. From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast, through gates of pearl streams in the countless host, singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost: (Refrain)

[@LaserdiscOrganistAmericanOrgan]

Hymn originally used for All Saints & All Souls days. Also used for Funerals including this one on video. Music from Journeysongs Third Edition & Glory and Praise Third Edition by OCP as well as Suite Sounds: Historique 3 by Allen Organ Company.

[@marcelmoulin3335]

Very moving!

[@TylerONeill-pu3um]

1:38 "Forward March!!" Gets you.😢

[@WolverineOhio]

Who are the 16 ass clowns giving a thumbs down? If you didn't like the president at least appreciate the talent of this is amazing organist.

[@cariourso6399]

Proud Episcopalian!! Rest In Peace good sir

[@jaysinc111]

Horrible bastard who is now in hell!!

[@boomcococrunch8497]

@@jaysinc111 you too soon be in hell

[@matthewb4c]

Lex orandi, lex credendi

[@raymondsnape4003]

Proud Anglican from Great Britain..God bless you all..

[@timothypohlman8598]

Wounderfull service ! Very dignafide!

[@enigmaticme87]

The Descant!!! Celestial tune

[@jeyapaulsamathanam7057]

God bless your soul, Mr.President.

[@kodwoampiahbonney3507]

Hallelujah

[@j.l.2084]

The Cathedral of St. Peter and St. John, AKA The National Cathedral, is the Episcopal Cathedral of the Diocese of Washington,DC. It is also the seat of the Presiding Bishop. President a Bush was an Episcopalian, he like most presidents were. I’m sure he also attended St. John’s- right across from the White House !

[@BigfistJP]

I think only 9 Presidents were Episcopalian. Interesting that George W. Bush is a Methodist.

[@trcline100]

@Greens Beans Potatoes Tomatoes Obama is a member of the United Church of Christ. And Trump was baptized Presbyterian (that congregation is now affiliated with the United Church of Christ), and he attends an Episcopal church whenever he is in Florida.

[@falcon664]

J.L. Note the correct name is The Cathedral Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul in the City and Diocese of Washington.

[@j.l.2084]

falcon664 Thanks, at the time I was thinking of two different ones when I wrote this!

[@sidhynes9846]

What a fantastic send off. How it should be done.

[@dpodsful]

As an ignorant/non-military person, what is the shouting at 1:36? It seems like Laura and President Bush are disturbed by it. It interrupts the solemn hymn. It upsets me, too, for some reason.

[@XenaAmazon]

Forward march

[@adrianelenes2609]

Idk why he yelled

[@jhouston8557]

Military procedure.

[@zacharykim436]

He yelled “Forward, March!”

[@kathrynhill5796]

Godspeed, Bush Sr.

[@michaelc.6532]

My Commander in Chief when I served in the USAF.

[@kaskahea1274]

Organist & choir 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@wxaozesty1]

1:37

[@WolverineOhio]

Does anyone know what the commander shouted right after the casket procession paused by family and started up again? After they get down the steps. Approx 1:41 into video. Also kudos to the young organist! He did a brilliant job throughout the service but this song in particular is very difficult to play.

[@bamaguynbham]

Sounds like Forward March...

[@David-pf9xe]

It was "Forward. March."

[@reedweldon2312]

Yes indeed with the organist, I am a 14 year old who knows how to play the magnificent instrument. I love this song so much, all it takes though is a good stop registration though. God bless you all during this time of CoronaVirus.

[@WolverineOhio]

@@reedweldon2312 so happy you are playing the organ at the age of 14! It seems to be a lost art amongst young people so much so that my local organist Guild is offering free lessons. Keep it up kid! If you already know about playing this song and applying registrations you are going to be amazing someday if you are not already!

[@nemochicky4697]

the USCG band played this too as the pallbearers carried the casket to the church steps

[@michaelorsini9695]

I well remember when the media called this man a "wimp" when he was running for President for the first time, leading to the renowned "wimp factor" label that dogged him as he ran for President. When I saw him being rescued after being shot from his plane in WW2, at the Republican convention, I not only knew he wasn't a wimp, I also saw how deceptive and underhanded the media could be in pulling for Dukakis. The mainstream media even showed a video of Dukakis, over and over again, riding in a tank with a helmet on to bolster his weak image. ...DISGRACEFUL!!!

[@johngriffith3135]

geoffrey griffith in phiadelphia pennsylvania usa 🇺🇸 and formerly from barbados 🇧🇧 ♥️ 👌 in the west indies president bush was a very good 👍 👌 gentlemen to his 👋 country and others 👏 including other countries it is very heart ❤️ 💙 💜 💖 felt every time i see and this grea for him 👍 it 👍 g 😮 burns 🔥 👍 my heart for this great 👍 states man god bless 🙌 👍 him 👍 💙 anen.

[@Gbrooks3]

1 For all the saints who from their labors rest, who thee by faith before the world confessed, thy name, O Jesus, be forever blest. Alleluia! Alleluia! 2 Thou wast their rock, their fortress, and their might; thou, Lord, their captain in the well-fought fight; thou, in the darkness dread, their one true light. Alleluia! Alleluia! 3 Oh, may thy soldiers, faithful, true, and bold fight as the saints who nobly fought of old and win with them the victor's crown of gold. Alleluia! Alleluia! 4 Oh, blest communion, fellowship divine! We feebly struggle, they in glory shine; yet all are one in thee, for all are thine. Alleluia! Alleluia! 5 And when the fight is fierce, the warfare long, steals on the ear the distant triumph song, and hearts are brave again and arms are strong. Alleluia! Alleluia! 6 The golden evening brightens in the west; soon, soon to faithful warriors cometh rest; sweet is the calm of paradise the blest. Alleluia! Alleluia! 7 But, lo! there breaks a yet more glorious day; the saints triumphant rise in bright array; the King of glory passes on his way. Alleluia! Alleluia! 8 From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast, through gates of pearl streams in the countless host, singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Alleluia! Alleluia!

[@johnalombardi2951]

Rest in Peace, President Bush! May the Heavenly Armies , the Militant Hosts of heaven, escort you to your final post, in the presence of Our Lord Jesus Christ! And may you, who fought so valiantly to stop the Satanic forces of Hitler and Tojo now rest. NON SIBI SED PATRIAE! NO SURRENDER, U.S.A. 🇺🇸

[@DawnshieId]

0:29 4:50 6:15

[@toddavis8603]

Now there was a President one could respect.Donald Trump excellent as well☆SOULS in Heaven!

[@barbluegering8403]

Great Organist!

[@dansmodacct]

The orchestra joins in last verse

[@voxpopulivoxdei1155]

Germans habe to thank him for helping to make the German Unity possible. And all the Americans who standed with Germany before!

[@enigmaticme87]

Tune Sine Nomine

[@lawsonone6015]

What was in the envelopes?

[@AlexTigerboySuperNovaEmo]

He was CIA director. That tells all about what he represented

[@paullarue2010]

Sad

[@cathleenceaser1078]

Cathleenceaser Beautifulchurch

[@jeyapaulsamathanam7057]

Death of a great man.

[@tonetone1393]

So far anyone from this comment section has not pointed out the enevlope! And what laura showed Jeb. The look on his face speaks volumes of fear straight horrified about something. Wake up people stop praising these folks in admiration or awe or whatever.

[@WolverineOhio]

What in the world are you talking about??

[@johnbellocchio66]

He doesn't know. His head is too far up his ass to know.

[@dpodsful]

Donald Trump, knowing he will never get such a funeral.

[@parrotconservative]

True all those Presidents in there are Satanic Masons anyways they won’t get cheers in heaven from the Saints

[@1900intz]

The SWAMP knows how to throw a funeral for one of their “leaders”. It’s almost hilarious. Pomposity in a church.

[@louisadu-amoah1504]

Mfantsipim School

[@nanakwameopokuobeng6567]

MOBAs everywhere !! Felt so proud of ‘The School’ while I was scrolling through the comments and saw a comment from one of our faithful soldiers. 🔴⚫️

[@kwin8728]

1. For all the saints, who from their labours rest,Who Thee by faith before the world confessed,Thy Name, O Jesus, be forever blessed.Alleluia, Alleluia! 2. Thou wast their Rock, their Fortress and their Might;Thou, Lord, their Captain in the well fought fight;Thou, in the darkness drear, their one true Light.Alleluia, Alleluia! 3. O may thy soldiers, faithful, true, and bold, fight as the saints who nobly fought of old, and win with them the victor's crown of gold. Alleluia! Alleluia! 4.O blest communion, fellowship divine, we feebly struggle, they in glory shine;yet all are one in thee, for all are thine.Alleluia! Alleluia! 5. And when the fight is fierce, the warfare long, steals on the ear the distant triumph song, and hearts are brave again, and arms are strong. Alleluia! Alleluia! 6 The golden evening brightens in the west; soon, soon to faithful warrior cometh rest; sweet is the calm of paradise the blest. Alleluia! Alleluia! 7 But lo! there breaks a yet more glorious day; the saints triumphant rise in bright array; the King of glory passes on his way. Alleluia! Alleluia! 6. The golden evening brightens in the west; soon, soon to faithful warriors cometh rest; sweet is the calm of paradise the blest. Alleluia, Alleluia! 7. But lo! there breaks a yet more glorious day; the saints triumphant rise in bright array; the King of glory passes on his way. Alleluia, Alleluia! 8. From earth's wide bounds, from ocean's farthest coast, through gates of pearl streams in the countless host, singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost: Alleluia, Alleluia!