Lo! He Comes With Clouds Descending

[@Wanamaker1946]

These hymns are ancient like a sturdy tree....such as a friend. He who finds one finds a treasure. Reverence, piety, humility and kindness are these sweet times forever found in adoration and praise of Jesus Christ.

[@ubertuba]

Well said David.

[@stepheneggert7388]

Not old fashion. More of this music needed..in worship.. Wonderful ..

[@TheGloriousLeader]

Such a wonderful hymn. Anyone who says that 4 part hymns are old fashioned and don't belong in today's society do not know music and misunderstand a hymn's power.

[@ubertuba]

Glorious_LDR92 Are people really saying that? If they are I agree with you.

[@TheGloriousLeader]

Ubertuba I live in a pretty metropolitan area where contemporary worship is the preferred norm for church goers sadly. Thankfully I attend a church that traces its lineage back to the Norwegian Lutheran Synod, and embraces the rich heritage of traditional church music.

[@ubertuba]

It's a shame that some people have a pretty binary view about worship - traditional "versus" contemporary. I think there is a place for all styles (basically whatever helps each particular individual in their religious experience). However, contemporary is certainly the easier route for many churchgoers and musicians (organ playing being relatively difficult) leaving some churches struggling to provide traditional services. Hence why I have seen choirs and organists get very defensive about the introduction of contemporary worship. I guess I take comfort from the fact that good traditional music has stood the test of time - and will do well into the future. Meanwhile, popular music by its very definition ultimately gets replaced by the next popular title and fades into and out of memory. And we must continue to make the learning of difficult things fun and rewarding for future generations to avoid dumbing everything down.

[@TheGloriousLeader]

I would agree, though with the settings of contemporary music, it seems to bind on to the more emotional aspects of religion vs the actual doctrines espoused by Christianity(or insert other religion here). Which in a way makes sense as emotions are a passing feeling in contrast to immovable and founded truths found more often than not in traditional church music. There's a reason why we go back to these wonderful hymns. I will say the only reservation I really have with contemporary forms of worship(and this really can be exhibited in any form of music, not just contemporary) is the potential to have the performers, and the feeling supplant the true meaning behind the words being sung. Choirs can do this same thing as well, but the staging of many contemporary houses of worship can be conducive to distraction which I am wary of.

[@craighuston2629]

Glorious_LDR92 I couldn’t have said it any better myself! Thankyouverymuch!

[@crwydryn]

Musicians give so much pleasure to the world---Respect!

[@samuelonyait513]

All who are keen at listening to what the Holy Spirit says to the nations will certainly hear Him through this wonderful composition. I am so glad that this song is fully translated into my language - Ateso. I will always be inspired by the words of the song as we look forward to Christ's return in glory. Amen

[@ubertuba]

I’m glad this means so much to you. Blessings to you this Christmas.

[@philbird7445]

Fantastic! Love this hymn

[@esta1ful]

A wonderful processional hymn.

[@placertogo]

Superb form, fingering and footwork, an organist totally one with the instrument. What beauty God hath wrought with His people!

[@ubertuba]

Roy Gutfinski Thank you Roy for your very kind comment.

[@beverlycoveleski8725]

My choir in South Carolina is singing this for the first time this Sunday. I went on You Tube to practice and was happy to find this organ solo. I enjoyed singing to it very much.

[@ubertuba]

Beverly I'm really glad that this is helping you to practice and I wish you and your choir well when you sing it this Sunday.

[@muthunagar]

Hope you had your choir singing this wonderful hymn...I am going to play this coming Sunday..

[@dayonetasterday4465]

Superb!

[@jastdi2]

Absolutely wonderful! Plus, my first organist ever who not only shined his duty shoes, but spit-shined them for the performance! Bravo!

[@TheGloriousLeader]

I'm still coming back and listening to this, years later because its just so good. Hope all is well, and that you can post more soon! I'd love to hear you play "And Can It Be, That I Should Gain", another great Wesley hymn.

[@mrwoo7884]

Magnificently played. Thank you!

[@Neilsowards]

Thank you for the explanation of Olivers' life. That was very interesting. Organ music takes me back to my childhood at Grace Covenant Church with William Schutt, organist. RIP Mr. Schutt.

[@238ED]

this is one of my favorite hymns as it is played i remember my childhood a a choirboy as a soprano in Woodside Queens , NY

[@Judeaben]

1 thing i learned as a choirboy at St John The Divine in NY County was only Girls & Women are Sopranos while choirboys are accurately referred to as Trebles. Male or boy soprano is a contradictory term

[@SirVTropic]

Lo! he comes with clouds descending, Once for favoured sinners slain; Thousand thousand saints attending Swell the triumph of his train: Alleluya! Alleluya! Alleluya! God appears, on earth to reign. Every eye shall now behold him Robed in dreadful majesty; Those who set at nought and sold him, Pierced and nailed him to the tree, Deeply wailing Deeply wailing Deeply wailing Shall the true Messiah see. Yea, Amen! let all adore thee, High on thine eternal throne; Saviour, take the power and glory: Claim the kingdom for thine own: O come quickly! O come quickly! O come quickly! Alleluya! Come, Lord, come!

[@patrickholder3864]

Super playing of one of my favourite hymns! Thank you

[@ubertuba]

Patrick Holder Thanks Patrick. I wasn't quite sure how hymns played through without any singing of the words would come across on KZbin, but I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@CharlesEvans1969]

We sing this hymn every Advent 1 at our solemn high mass at Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Greeenville, SC..(always the Processional). One of my three favourite hymns

[@johngross5339]

Amazing what a worshipful hymn

[@josephpapeika1410]

I love this hymn. Great playing. Makes a great instructional video. Organ sounds wonderful!

[@radiofun232]

Absolutely beautiful, great way to play it

[@ikarahraymond8099]

Extremely beautiful melody

[@Judeaben]

pleasantly surprised to hear my favorite "Lo! He Comes..." tune Helmsley, as opposed to the more commonly played St Thomas. Takes me to late-autumn, even though it's late-spring

[@jacquesdewitt2579]

I really love this song. Eccellently played.

[@janelanyero2738]

This hymn reminds me of my dad'rip'when I deeply think about him I turn to my hymn book and sing it.It gives me such a big relief.Besidesi love traditional worship hymns.

[@ubertuba]

Glad this has brought back some memories.

[@williampowell6656]

Wonderful!

[@jacksikkema1385]

Beautiful hymn! Well done!

[@albertnyorkor9248]

Thank Sir. God blessed you.

[@ibrahimyohanna5491]

God bless you Sir.

[@CelestineKirui]

You play so beautifully.

[@ubertuba]

Thank you very much for your kind compliments.

[@pattydowdy8391]

THIS IS ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL PLAYING. AS I LISTEN TO THIS BEAUTIFUL PLAYING I AM.REMINDED OF THE LORD OF AREAS OF MINISTRY THAT HE IS TRAINING ME FOR THAT WILL BE OPEN TO ME IN THE NEAR FUTURE

[@ubertuba]

Patty Dowdy Hi Patty, I am glad that this helped you.

[@ThaiDan]

Nice last verse!

[@Judeaben]

...and nicely done!

[@boomcococrunch8497]

Bravo!👏

[@Urnieburns70]

Superb

[@gsmith160]

I long for a full 32' reed on this organ to compliment the big manual reed in the last stanza ..

[@maryhunt6569]

beautiful

[@ubertuba]

Thanks Mary!

[@imjaydee]

Beautiful! Where is this recorded?

[@lazarocentenario5069]

Belíssimo hino da igreja angricana

[@carmendevilla2]

Rhythm isn’t quite perfect in the left hand but sounds nice

[@foodyak]

Is this a smaller pedalboard or are your feet huge?

[@montmorency1950]

An all digital organ. Fingering was great.

[@ubertuba]

David Stuart Thanks David!

[@CJCappella]

Begins at 0:11

[@Joesams77]

Is it Johanus organ?

[@ubertuba]

The console is by Hoffrichter. The organ sounds are samples of Salisbury Cathedral through software called Hauptwerk.