Hymn Holy God We Praise thy Name

[@maryjaneprouty5609]

At my husband's funeral I requested this as the recessional. As I told my pastor it was part of our childhood,

[@mf5531]

RIP hubby.

[@nancicosentino2389]

This hymn was the recessional hymn of every mass I ever attended as a kid. It was the only hymn used for recession into/out of the children's masses. What wonderful memories. Thank you for posting it.

[@NCE1994]

The organ is so noble and powerful, Its like the voice of God itself.

[@Chesterbarnes1]

No one can comment on a MASTER organist, and Tharp is a brilliant master. One just thank him and say good night. Thank you Stephen for your performance again.

[@b3boneman]

A hymn for people of all faiths! Simply wonderful! We'll sing it in HIS presence one day!

[@pianoandpipes]

I love how he uses phrasing and registration in his hymn playing more than overly affected reharmonization. It is so effective and so singable!

[@lindenbeard2623]

I am not a Catholic. I was raised in the Christian Church (independent) but this is a beautiful hymn and you play it with great feeling. Thank you for your talent and sharing this magnificent hymn to Christ our Savior with everyone.

[@brokenhearted316]

I took my 2 sons there last christmas and it was packed and shocked me is that they let all thoose people in while mas was going on Love the church

[@donviglone7707]

In Orthodox Church we do not have pipe organs. I really like the Catholic hymns. We are all brothers.

[@James_Bowie]

I grew up hearing and singing these hymns along with the mighty organ. Too many churches are dispensing with the organ in favor of guitars, etc. Pipe organs are very expensive to maintain, but modern digital organs such as those by Allen can do the job just as well.

[@DainGerrUsss]

Yes, indeed, we are all brothers. And may God richly bless you, my brother !!!

[@DavidKrautscheid]

but you have amazing choirs in the romanian greece and russian orthodox church

[@TomPauls007]

Stephen is like a master chef of organ stops and mixtures! He sure loves to (and is able!) massage those settings!! Super job. MORE!!

[@pipeorganfan26]

And All God People Said! WOW! You Have To Be A Pipe organ Genius To Be Playing This From Memory And Constantly scanning all of the stops like a painter painting his Master piece. Swirling around his paint brush in the paint trying to get that perfect color. The Quickness in his programing off the fly locking off manuals choosing his stops off the fly. Just Great All Around. Bravo!

[@WB9DKY]

This Hymn was always the closing Hymn for Benediction that I loved to play for. Great sounding organ here.

[@James_Bowie]

Yes, following _Adoremeus_ back in the days of Latin Mass and Benediction.

[@blancobourne6243]

@@James_Bowieexactly how they do it at my church 🙏🏽

[@RonN448]

This is just one of my favorite Catholic hymns. You played it in a most magnificent manner, Stephen!

[@Xfranman]

kind of makes you think even God Himself stops for a moment just to listen. And is very glad.

[@garryland5153]

Absolutely beautiful. Played with such feeling and emotion. It really comes through. Thank you for sharing your wonderful God-given gift

[@marciecorda5209]

Holy God, I praise Your Name, Lord of all I bow before Thee."

[@jprriles6985]

My favorite Christian hymn of all time Sooo Heavenly. It was the Recession all song at Mass this past Sunday I left Church feeling awesome.

[@rsmfernando]

all ways loved to watch the organist, like a pilot on final approach.love the hymn to.

[@awesomealmighty9453]

Thank you sir for beaming this glorious instrument to the glory of God. May God continue to bless you and keep you in Jesus mighty name. Amen!

[@adienromarirez2309]

This is a really big instrument. I'd get so carried away if I had the chance to play such a grand organ.

[@robertjoseph1345]

I have had the divine privilege of playing this wonder instrument it was built by the kilgen organ company and is currently maintained by the Quimby pipe organ company it's at St Patricks cathedral in New York

[@Pipe-organ-recordings]

Quimby has nothing to do with the organ at St Pats. Your information is not correct

[@irmgardtaylor7348]

Joyful,joyful we adore thee

[@MrWilhelm1950]

This is not only a Roman Catholic hymn. I have often played this wonderfully powerful hymn on a pipe organ in a Baptist church.

[@pberndt33]

This is hymn and a organ from my youth. Oh how I hunger for it in my church now.

[@retired2020]

One of my favorite hymns. I am always amazed at the skill of an organist like Mr.Tharp. His hand-eye coordination is amazing. It is good to see someone with such musical skill using their gifts to glorify God.

[@accousticdecay]

Frequent, skillful adjustment of registration during such a smooth performance is sufficient evidence to call someone a true master of the organ a virtuoso. I have Stephen Tharps Hymns, Old and New played on the Rosary Cathedral in Toledo, Ohio. Every song is played with finesse that can only come as a gift form God Himself. You have to listen carefully to hear the subtle stop changes. Bravo!

[@dleimkuehler]

Stephen Tharp is truly a great Organist, and this organ which I am honored to say that I have played, is quite something. It was built in 1932 by the Kilgen Organ Company of St Louis, Missouri, and remains much the same, Mr Tharp briefly uses the Tuba, believe me, in the room it is MUCH louder. I wish all organists would study the art of Hymn and service playing, which remains one of the most important roles of the Organist.

[@nancycarabiobelanger8031]

The beauty of this hymn touches you deep in your soul...simply heavenly. I could listen to it all day. Gloria Patri, et filio, et spiritui sancto.

[@Wadiyatalkinabeet_]

God Bless the original, one true, holy, apostolic, Roman Catholic Church!✝️🙏🏻📿

[@pattydowdy8391]

The beautiful way that this hymn is played makes it sound like it is coming right from the portals of heaven. As I listened to it played Im reminded of some situations that Ive been in that The Lord really ministered to me using this hymn to do so as it was being played.

[@entrepreneurstartup]

That gives me goosebumps. It is absolutely beautiful. If I could only play my guitar .000008% as well as he plays, then I will be a very happy man. Thank you for sharing that with us and God Bless You.

[@jamesmartinelli3800]

. Holy God we praise thy name, everlasting is thy reign, all above adore thee all below thy scepter claim, Infinite thy vaste domain, everlasting is thy reign.

[@jessica2522]

I miss going to church and hearing this beautiful music! Thank you Lord! God bless us all! :-)

[@HowardMadea]

That was BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[@JoelScottK]

Wonderful. This hymn is such a wonderful representation of our faith. Catholics across the world unite in song to sing this together. I play this somewhat regularly, (but not too much) and the congregation sings so loudly, it really is an inspiration. Played very well here, and he navigates the instrument quite well.

[@TheAQUAJAG]

May God bless you sir for keeping His Name holy with the mastery of your beautiful organ music🙏

[@mkl62]

I am an ELCA Lutheran from South Carolina. I play the piano and organ. Today (February 7), we closed the service with this. We sang this because the Old Testament Lesson was Isaiah 6: 1-13. It is #414 in Evangelical Worship.

[@hausami]

I've visited St. Patrick's many times, and I was always amazed with the magnificent organ. Beautiful registration indeed.

[@spewgilist]

so many times I've heard this sung in small churches after low Mass, wonderful to hear it in this magnificent and powerful setting!

[@lisaliss1953]

We had that played for the recessional at our wedding! It was glorious!

[@lukefriesenhahn8186]

I have loved this song, and always will! Thank you for playing it!

[@edolch]

I love the sound of the organ at St. Pat's! And how could anybody not love how wonderfully Stephen plays?

[@adienromarirez2309]

This is one the best hymns I've heard to date. It is so well played and nicely interpreted. Good job Mr. Tharp.

[@noeisdas8055]

I like this hymn in G major and nice playing! Thank you for brining wonderful organ music to us on this channel!

[@seniowoajetv9246]

This is the first hymn I learned to play..Brought back good memories....Remain blessed.

[@Pipe-organ-recordings]

Thanks for the share

[@pilotusa]

One of my favorite hymns. When our parish really pushed to get the congregation to sing at Mass (during the Vatican II Council. I was 11 years old), we started with four hymns and this hymn was the recessional. The parish NEVER changed those four hymns because no one thought the congregants would want to learn new hymns. Only one Sunday Mass (ut of four) had different music because it was a High Mass and the choir sang. Years later while in high school, I had learned to play the organ and played those same four hymns for three masses every Sunday for two years! Now, 55 years later, I wonder if they are still singing those same4 hymns?!

[@pmajudge]

MEMORIES OF ONE'S CHILDHOOD!!! WOW!! GREAT!! STUFF!! THANKS.

[@maryjaneprouty5609]

Oh yes and yes

[@Pipe-organ-recordings]

Thanks for the share!

[@francisnam1904]

This is a majestic hymn. I love this hymn.

[@LuisPerez-be4ts]

Beautiful catedral.beautiful hymn.i Line it.and I think nice organist. May Jesús bless hija hands

[@dougwillis1936]

This hymn closes the Adoration Vigil every Friday in my parish (Holy Rosary in Houston, Texas). Love it!

[@michaeltaylor4752]

What a beautiful hymn. The organ and organist do it justice.

[@007TruthSeeker]

Thanks for posting this video. Stephen played flawlessly, of course, and that hymn is one of the best.

[@mybaby1503]

Olden hymn are living strength, memories. None can compare. God's blessings. Amen

[@cavailleacoll]

Absolutely beautiful thank you so much for the video post Stephen Tharp is an a amazing organist and the St.Patrick's cathedral pipe organ is one of the best I played there in June of 2009 and i must say its one of the richest organs i have ever played.

[@christopher4639]

i ever love this hymn forever.

[@hubertjudge4896]

Beautiful version. Well played!.

[@HolyKhaaaaan]

God bless the janitor sweeping those floors...

[@TheCinemasound]

Just great Mr Tharp, I love all your recordings, simply first class

[@misamama2093]

Woooow bravo!!!! 👏 Just needed the end to be play little longer!!! For a majestic end!!!

[@jacquesbruno6046]

Bravo Stephen ! Please, come in France in Roquevaire a splendid organ is waiting for you !! Thank you very much. Friendly from Marseille - South of France.

[@cateclism316]

The 16' stops and the reeds are just majestic! This church also has wonderful reverberation.

[@christopher4639]

This wonderful and i wish one day i can be attend mass at that church. God bless the catholic church.

[@jezzwoods6953]

You cant beat a good Hymn tune played well on a fantastic instrument! Well done Stephen.

[@camilloflaim8933]

BRAVO ! For your bwv 532 so speed of other video. I have listened one mass on S.Patrick, but i was for some years on Rome.

[@gordonroyce591]

Fabulous rendition of this hymn ..he really did pull out ALL the stops and clearly enjoyed doing it! Fantastic!

[@paytoplaynj]

AMAZING!!!! You have really captured the majesty and glory of this piece!

[@morrisonmj]

Excellent job. Beautiful hymn, incredible organ and wonderful playing. Great job!!!

[@jamesmartinelli3800]

. Holy God we praise thy name, everlasting is thy reign, all above adore thee all below thy scepter claim

[@Lou31510]

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Protestant hymnal, 1901 "Holy God, We Praise Thy Name" (original German: "Großer Gott, wir loben dich") is a Christian hymn. The German Catholic priest Ignaz Franz wrote the original German lyrics in 1771 as a paraphrase of the Te Deum, a Christian hymn in Latin from the 4th century. It became an inherent part of major Christian ceremonial occasions, mainly as a conclusion song. Due to its memorable melody and theme it is one of the most popular hymns and prevalent in German-speaking communities. As a result of the German emigration in the 19th century, the song became known in the United States and was translated to English by Clarence A. Walworth in 1858, except verse 7 (translated by Hugh T. Henry), which accounted for its wide spreading around the country.

[@robertlarkin3463]

Very beautiful and l keep returning to them ....

[@advisorC101]

Leave it to Stephen Tharp to fully express the true beauty of a hymn. This is a true musician.

[@organnut]

Spectacular performance of this very familiar and favourite hymn. To Stephen Tharp you are a fantastic organist. Thank you Joe for posting and sharing the talent of this awesome young man and of course the grandeur and beauty of the fabulous organ at Saint Patrick Catherdral in NYC. Best Regards, Roy

[@notredameswarrior1]

This is one of my favorite organs in the U.S. And this is very nicely done. Great to see a great player on a great instrument.

[@ebenasire]

Great hymn! and well plkayed. I first heard it on New Years Eve in Salzburg several years ago. Thanks again from an Episcoplalian Eben

[@abedbush]

Jumpin Jahosifat this is the most amazing playing of this hymn I have ever heard! Not only is this organ bone jarringly fantastic, but so isn't the registration used and the playing is powerful, beautiful, stunning, and you play that organ like it's fluid! Stephen Tharp whoever you are, you are an amazingly gifted player and thank you so much for sharing this with us! I would travel from one end of the continent to another just to hear you play, thank you for blessing us with this!

[@pattydowdy8391]

This hymn is.beautiful and beautifully played

[@douglasjensen8986]

Such a wonderful performance of one of my favorite hymns.

[@christopher4639]

This is a wonderful hymn & i like everything about it stephen keep it up.

[@MGorganist]

Wonderful playing Mr. Tharp and excellent interpritation!

[@josparkes1]

That was inspired but it did look very complicated, well done to the organist !

[@stonemaze9925]

Good man! Well played. I could hear in his registration and the way he selected his tone palletes to suit the sentiments of the words of that lovely hymn. So good to hear such good orchestration of the organ. More!!!!!

[@TheCinemasound]

What a gorgeous hymn, great diapason sound and wow!! those reeds/pedal reeds etc. Love Mr Tharp's playing

[@soyyoroaldo]

Excellent. Thank you. Didn’t even any extraneous background noise.

[@basicaa]

Praising God isn't something we do, an activity we engage in among other activities. It is a fundamental way of being toward God. Praise links us to God in love.

[@1336mg]

In the Netherlands this hymn is often sung in protestant churches: "Grote God wij loven U".

[@007TruthSeeker]

That's wonderful! You'll enjoy being able to set at a keyboard and bring beautiful music out of whatever is behind it, for the rest of your life, perhaps, one day, like Stephen here, you'll play a large organ and evoke deep, worthy emotions in people. God bless you and your studies.

[@passacaglia28]

This is very moving. Praise God almighty.

[@happygael]

I agree. It is for people of all faiths. Thanks for stating it.

[@resultant64]

Beautiful hymn very well played... Would like to play on this magnificent organ one day....

[@josparkes1]

That was brilliantly played, what a talent, loved it !

[@christianlongobardi5438]

love the hand registrations...

[@KSUgrad79]

Memories of Catholic Masses of my childhood. I believe this was usually either the processional or recessional hymn, hard to remember that far back. But just now, my old parish church played this for the Noon Angelus hymn in their bell tower. I live within listening distance of my childhood church, still in my old neighborhood where I grew up from age 2. I’m 65 now.

[@smartz5345]

pls bring the church back

[@largemarge1050]

JFK's favorite hymn

[@TheMicko27]

thanks for posting. may GOD shower you more blessings!

[@dodgecharger4404]

Magnificent hymn, played beautifully!

[@hiroshi2020]

Absolutely, wonderfully, Beautiful!

[@TommyH1975]

love this song!!!

[@Pipe-organ-recordings]

We love it too

[@771Manny]

I would love to hear him play the beautiful Lourdes hymn 'Immaculate Mary' on this organ. That is one of my favorite Catholic hymns.

[@Joascz]

We sing a song, with the same melody, in the reformed church in Holland. Beautiful song!

[@wokingdoc]

Wow, what a talented organist you are sir - takes great skill to play with such feeling. Must be great to hear this instrument roar in person!

[@maryjaneprouty5609]

Actually I remember this recessional played at St. Patrick's in NYC many years ago.. For me St.. Patrick's NYC is our national Catholic Cathedral. The land was bought when said land was a semi-wilderness and is now is one of the most prime locations in the world.

[@jennaweidener1248]

Sorry, but if would visit the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Savannah, you would know there is certainly a MUCH MORE beautifully majestic Roman Catholic cathedral in the United States.

[@Pipe-organ-recordings]

Take them to Saint Patrick's Cathedral, it has been beautifully restored.

[@jamestidwell4989]

+mary jane Prouty - Our National Shrine is the Basilica of Our Lady of The Immaculate Conception in Washington D.C.