Kenneth Jennings conducts "Beautiful Savior", arr. F. Melius Christiansen

[@jochimbenschneider1915]

If the Western world ever needed the Lord it’s now.

[@SarumChoirmaster]

As a small boy, I loved this music and words! I would cry then and even now at 65 I still cry. YES Jesus is fairer than all !!!! I truly love you Yeshua, and the Father and the Holy Spirit. I am dying now, bed bound, very ill, was once a cathedral choirmaster, organist, teacher, violist, composer and expert in children's and men and boy choirs, went to Westminster Choir College, and soooo much more. Yet all is nothing and dust except the love in my heart and soul for my beloved Jesus.

[@dr.anulimkparumdmbamsc.4084]

My thoughts and prayers are with you Amen!

[@joanfinholt7274]

Every student at St. Olaf can sing this. You should hear the whole student congregation sing it in harmony at a church service. Lots of tears!

[@Nik513m]

We sang it every year at Waldorf too & we all cry because it's such a beautiful tradition & moving song. I cry just hearing it here too.

[@lancepeterson5408]

I would love to hear

[@kathrynwebster6307]

As a life-long Minnesotan, I can say that we ALL are so very proud of St.Olaf College Choir, and of all the very fine choirs in our state. It's part of our heritage.

[@Real_Life_Is_More_Important]

Amen!

[@chantel2021]

On my bucket list ... To hear them in person sing this.

[@pete4096]

I see that St. Olaf College posted this piece the day after Prof. Jennings died. What a fitting tribute!

[@kerrywillet3883]

This director possessed the secret of all great directors, the mysterious , rythmic pulse that draws his choir in to his genius and then emanates, in the perfect blending of human voices. No collection of man-made instruments could so exquisitely express the tonal vibrations of the Universe. Only a Conductor such as Jennings and his acapella Choir have brought us to this Sacred place.

[@lynettesmith5989]

Well said, well said..🙏🙏

[@ge0rgealain]

Can't agree more 💯

[@vincechu6986]

Fair are the meadows, Fair are the woodlands, Robed in flowers of blooming spring; Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer; He makes our sorrowing spirit sing. Beautiful Savior, Lord of the nations, Son of God and Son of Man! Glory and honor, Praise, adoration, Now and forevermore be Thine, Now and forevermore be Thine!

[@markhedman1884]

Weeping, weeping weeping. The tears are flowing down my cheeks.

[@e.1112]

What can I say? Truly Amazing. Can you imagine what worship will be like in heaven? Perfect harmony 🙏🏽❤️

[@joanfinholt7274]

This song sounds fantastic at a worship service!

[@ursulaphillips4671]

Amen! Hallelujah! I feel so sad that I never knew this gifted conductor.

[@MarkJohnson-zy4fd]

If you don't like this or appreciate the quality of Dr. Jennings, there is nothing that can be done for you.

[@SuperKathio]

I look upon the crowd of people gathered and think of 2 things. #1. Can you imagine how the crowd is even bigger in heaven praising God ? Unimaginable. #2. Remember when we could stand so close to one another? Is this but a memory?

[@e.conboy4286]

Yes! And you could have heard a feather drop! Thrilling performance.

[@TruthAboveEmotion]

You can stand close to each other. Always could. Period. God is sovereign-believe.

[@e.conboy4286]

Respect for Maestro, and the choir! This is the most beautifully performed arrangement EVER!

[@gilgibson1927]

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[@patrickhennessy9351]

There is no god

[@danielfry7580]

A masterclass in expressive conducting. Solo Deo Gloria. Well done, good and faithful servant, and fellow UIUC music school alum!

[@ge0rgealain]

Professor Jennings' hands were magic 😍

[@Wsaetre]

Missing this concert, and singing one more time under this genius of a conductor is one of my greatest regrets. I was involved in two productions in Germany (where I live) and when I wrote to Dr. Jennings and told him I couldn't be there, and why I could not, he wrote backk that he was proud of me and my career, and that this is the way he'd want it for me. He was not only a great conductor, but a true gentleman. I think of you, Dr. Jennings, each time I open my mouth and sing, and re-live those great lessons you are still teaching me. God Bless you, KJ. I'd say I miss you, but you are so present in all of our lives.

[@e.conboy4286]

Beautiful tribute. Dr Jennings blessed the world with such beautiful music. Good for the choir, every eye on the conductor, as should be. Together they performed a gorgeous hymn and gave the world an everlasting golden standard. Thank you.

[@janmcguire5268]

This moves me every time I watch it.

[@TheHoffy59]

Our director graduated from St. Olaf, which made it so much easier. Looking back, I realize he was trying to instill the "St. Olaf Sound". We always did this song at the end of every single concert, but the best performance we had was a Chorale reunion 3 years ago. It was so difficult to get through the song without crying. We ALMOST sounded as good as this choir. Thanks for the memories.

[@theojooste9779]

What a GREAT humble man, nothing of himself. Just heavenly humility in his greatness.

[@chantel2021]

I've listened to this upwards of 100 times. Always ending in tears. So beautiful.

[@MsJENelson]

I want to sing this in Heaven . Although not an alumna of St Olaf I don’t think they’ll mind if I slip into the tenor section and sing along with countless others of the ransomed and redeemed - to the very Face of that Fairest Lord Jesus .

[@e.conboy4286]

Judith, this hymn simply won’t remain un-sung, will it? Sing on, dear. 🎼🎶🎵

[@MrPerfesser]

It is Christmas 2019 and I have watched this, as I do each Christmas. The performance of this hymn brings tears to my eyes. It captures the wonder, joy, and beauty of Christmas to me. And it is a tribute to a life well lived, and a tribute to those in our lives who have cared about us, taught us, and helped mold us into who we are. Dr. Jennings was such a man to so many at St. Olaf, and they were blessed with a memorable opportunity to return and celebrate this very special day with him.

[@MrPerfesser]

It is Christmas 2022 and I have watched this again, as I do each Christmas. The performance of this hymn still brings tears to my eyes. It captures the wonder, joy, and beauty of Christmas to me. And it is a tribute to a life well lived, and a tribute to those in our lives who have cared about us, taught us, and helped mold us into who we are. Dr. Jennings was such a man to so many at St. Olaf, and they were blessed with a memorable opportunity to return and celebrate this very special day with him. We all have had such people in our lives: parents, relatives, friends, teachers, and so many others. Take a moment to think of one such person - and be grateful. How pleased they would be to know that you are grateful.

[@ge0rgealain]

Beautiful hymn, led and sung beautifully. Praise The Lord.

[@dennislarson4960]

Absolutely stunning! I'm in tears just sitting here.

[@Orgel56]

Tears Started Before the Intro Was Even Finished...

[@collingoliathlinks9086]

I can feel the movement of the spirit in the song.Oh my little soul is so soft and tender now.

[@sarashain9884]

Oh, my soul, this is breathtakingly beautiful!

[@kwin8728]

1. Beautiful Savior, King of creation, Son of God and Son of Man! Truly I'd love Thee, truly I'd serve thee, Light of my soul, my Joy, my Crown. 2. Fair are the meadows, Fair are the woodlands, Robed in flow'rs of blooming spring; Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer; He makes our sorrowing spirit sing. 3. Beautiful Savior, Lord of the nations, Son of God and Son of Man! Glory and honor, Praise, adoration, Now and forevermore be Thine!

[@JeanieJohnston]

Oh. My. Goodness. Words cannot describe the end of a life's work resulting in such beauty. What beautiful singing. What a marvelous legacy.

[@Ddschochen]

Thanks to my wonderful day for Christmas today thanks so happy happy to have to come to get home and have fun tomorrow morning I have some fun and will

[@drgrube1]

Holy Moly. My daughter attended St Olaf and we were blessed to have attended a few of their Christmas Concerts. I cannot say how deeply moved I have always been by this piece. And to see it performed by so many alum, conducted by him, only Holy Moly.

[@jamesmcdunn]

What an extraordinary moment....I will stop taking now!

[@reubentrotter4432]

This rendition has more than the wow factor. If ever you doubted the existence of God, now it has been revealed.

[@westernshipway3115]

I always shed a few tears when listening to this, just can't help it, terribly moving.

[@AmosPressley]

I had a recording of this arrangement that I used to play in my car. Sometimes it was hard to see the road for the tears. Such beauty. Such a wonderful and honorable sanctification of His precious Name!

[@e.conboy4286]

We’d be dead if we were not deeply moved by this performance, wouldn’t we?

[@rosemariefiquet3453]

Tellement beau cantique que tout chrétien à travers le monde, chante. Gloire à Dieu. En français, le titre est TOI QUI DISPOSES DE TOUTE CHOSE. Amen!

[@LadyLaura1111]

Heaven on Earth. So Moving!❤

[@fisheryang7962]

Amen!!! Bless New Year 2024!!!

[@randyzeroth4098]

We need more men like him to teach others respect and reverence for God and sacred things. Great men like him rest in peace and their works do follow them.

[@gailkshaw]

Much needed solace and calm amidst a world of tormoil

[@mikemower46]

This was so nice to hear. Thanks for posting it.

[@BermudaPenguin07]

Beautiful adaption of my favorite hymn of all time.

[@angelbonilla4243]

Praise be Jesus Christ.

[@tjrn-dnp8668]

BEAUTIFUL, when I hear the Capital University Chapel Choir and the St. Olaf Choir sing this ABSOLUTELY beautiful praise to Our Savior, Jesus!!!!!

[@karenwood1364]

So so beautiful. Thank you. I know this tune as Fairest Lord Jesus x sing my own prayers to it. Now there is this...

[@ispaul69]

The Wonderful Praise to Almighty God, What a gracious Conductor,

[@johnditto5783]

How beautiful and wonderful to hear that anthem again!

[@georgefelty6357]

One of my all-time favorite hymns which I have played many times as an organist.

[@suzannestauffer4585]

This speaks to my heart and soul.

[@robyndavis3043]

Beautiful vocal harmonics

[@timlyke]

Goose bumps. Every time.

[@markaustin4370]

Such astounding blend, and thank God lack of vibrato. Truly excellent choral sound

[@AmosPressley]

Thank you for sharing this. The world seems a little brighter.

[@vocalysemusicworks]

Standing ovation!

[@georgefelty6357]

I have done many renditions of this hymn. It's hard to imagine 900 choir alumni.

[@johnbloodworthiii6464]

Also a traditional closing song at the University I went to. So much fun to sing.

[@brittneybush155]

This brought chills it was so beautiful. My goodness!

[@KtyMay888]

This is called, Fairest Lord Jesus, beautiful hymn

[@bk29929]

Kat ma no it’s called Beautiful Savior

[@omniryx1]

Lutherans call it Beautiful Savior. The rest of us....

[@ronhaugen1161]

Beautiful savior is the 1st verse. Fairest lord jesus is the 2nd verse, as I remember it

[@lt1nut]

Calvin v. Luther Luther v. Calvin Enjoy, but not too much ;D

[@sugarsteeler1293]

tears in my eyes. beautiful

[@georgepeak1053]

Gives me strength every time .

[@melluethmers842]

It gives me goose bumps!

[@gloriasinger6921]

Magnificent tribute to a wonderful man

[@phoebefennell7170]

Chills. Thank you for this beautiful gift.

[@williamphillips6247]

So wonderful. We love the St. Olaf choral groups.

[@Susiedink1]

What a treasure at 86. His technique is impeccable!

[@juliemdavis1391]

Susiedink1 marvellous

[@skn9895]

Very nice.

[@krumkake56]

Thank you.

[@garyingersoll9349]

so peaceful and beautiful....

[@hansgordy]

A big part of the Christiansen school of choral music.

[@ted356]

Lovely....

[@Panhorst]

Beautiful

[@rosaliehieronymus9133]

Gives me goosebumps!

[@charmainemilburn6928]

me too

[@adetokunbooyeyinka7701]

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@rexhowells7015]

Brilliant 😊

[@davidsongarrett8087]

Glorious!

[@lindaconn5781]

Inspirational

[@Kaaukuu]

Amen.

[@luismanuel2612]

Sublime ....

[@markjacksonturner6462]

Yes! †

[@ВладимирТуриков]

👏👏👏❤🤝

[@oldwest517]

Gorgeous. St. Olaf qas always renowned for music. I knew several grads who made me seriously consider going there. Too bad that they have gone from being a serious academic institution to just another home of wokedom.

[@e.conboy4286]

Oh, NO! Isn’t anything revered today by the leftists mobs?

[@e.conboy4286]

Please don’t allow the woke liberals any opportunity to enforce their destructive ideology and agenda which ruins the highly esteemed college its golden standard of academic excellence. Stand up! Stand up! Stand up for Jesus! Keep the faith of our fathers and the lamps of learning burning brightly. I shall continue my prayers that God grant us wisdom for the living of each hour and grant us courage for the living of these days. Agape, Elizabeth Conboy

[@noellehunter9025]

Heavenly!,

[@LadyLaura1111]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤!

[@nicolanocera3550]

👋👋👋👋👋

[@jonaslaurince]

Wow Nice

[@fraserkirk1069]

can hardly hear it :(

[@bernardbaker2683]

Edgerton mn church service

[@WildwoodMaebell]

absolutely sublime! Thank you!

[@jamesmcdunn]

No, I won't! My favorite part (well, of them) is that when they pan the 1,000 singer choir, like a "Where's Waldo" cartoon...THERE is Anton Armstrong.....SINGING....Taking Direction from Maestro Jennings. How much better does it get?

[@bernardbaker2683]

Platte crc church

[@galatians22122]

St Olaf? You mean the Snowman?

[@japkerodenhuis8900]

Hm