Look at the World, John Rutter

Conducted by John Rutter
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, February 17, 2008
The Mark Thallander Foundation Choir Festival

[@josephdee4649]

I was part of this amazing event, standing right in front of John Rutter in the tenor part🥰Not going to forget it~

[@LauraMacAlevey]

Lucky you! I have been in several choirs singing his works, I would dearly have loved to have him conduct one, just once!

[@lydiababic1955]

❤

[@rebeccahooper7968]

❤ singing is so good for our souls. Sung this too

[@elainewilliams9424]

Rutter is one of God's best gifts to the modern world. I am so grateful to have sung & taught his hymns and songs for so many years. I adore this composer and man.

[@stevenadams6325]

Thirteen years later and this music is just as beautiful as it was then. A piece of beauty with children's and adult voices, caught in time.

[@gijs3rd]

Prachtig lied. Het doet mij goed dit te horen. Soms ben ik somber , omdat ik mij afvraag word ik gezien in deze wereld. Dit lied is als een warme deken voor mij!

[@karinberryman2009]

Imagine being in that pavilion with those heavenly voices/instruments flooding your senses! Then think of heaven, with so many more brothers’ and sisters’ voices, utter love, joy and peace and Jesus’ presence! Fixing your eyes on this as your ultimate destination, anxiety will not control as it has.

[@lydiareid3689]

John Rutter is the best. When I was in my church choir, I always looked forward to singing his music!

[@josephinecanlas4470]

I'm so mesmerized by this song and the choir as well. I can't help feeling nostalgic . Reminded of God's wonderful creations

[@ricks1rocks1]

John Rutter sure has a way with music and wonderful sacred lyrics to help take us on a deep Spiritual Journey Within.

[@jbut1208]

Why feel nostalgic? Go and see Gods world and marvel! We are his stewards! Resolve to do this vital job better! We are his hands and feet!!!!!!

[@michaelwing5443]

Though not in any way religious, just love his compositions. Just beautiful. Sing with a choir, and so look forward to sing his songs.

[@anushasaryan8577]

Вы всё дурака

[@anushasaryan8577]

Вы все дураки

[@MrOgamba]

An excellent blend of voices. God bless you abundantly.

[@davidhoadley39]

One of the items on my bucket list was to sing with John Rutter. Well, about 20 years ago he came to Minneapolis for a workshop and I was able to attend and sing under his (metaphoric) baton.

[@California265]

That’s wonderful ❤

[@UschiHirschmann]

❤

[@LOGLU]

EXCELENTE!!! , muy ansioso... ya nos confirmo la Directora de nuestro coro, que este año vamos a cantar esta cancion... muy linda... DIOS mediante saldra hermosa...saludos a todos y buen año!!!!

[@ebenezerarunkumar.d8410]

Fantastic composition, children's voices along with The adult choir adds to the color..truly a blessing... Praise Be to God for Mr.Rutter

[@DirkSchaap]

Ebenezer ArunKumar.D And mr Rutter himself declares: I am an Atheist but I love just the music

[@temitopefaleti7053]

Agreed

[@audspod1]

@@DirkSchaap I agree with Mr Rutter, you don't have to be Christian, as I am, but I love this piece so much.

[@suecollins3246]

Probably the most beautiful hymn ever written...

[@jponz85]

Listen to his "for the beauty of the earth" you'll like it

[@7927jackpark]

I nominated John for British knighthood in 2007; the Queen reportedly enjoyed my nomination letter. Received three acknowledgements from three British agencies involved with knighthood issues. John thanked me for my thoughtfulness, but he was content with his OBE honor.

[@Teddyrose14]

Heavenly!! Our Lord is saving a special spot in heaven for this maestro!!

[@EmmaIsBoomting]

This was played at my dad's funeral when I was 18 years old. I'm 23 now. Never forgotten. Such a beautiful song

[@deborabatista9383]

God has loved us through Mr. Rutter's music.

[@maryozee6135]

When I see the faces of the singers, I see deep faith in God, and joy to praise Him. Thank you, John Rutter, for creating such exquisite music to inspire all who hear it.

[@stanleywatson7975]

Beautifully sung brought a tear to my eyes.

[@raishaful]

look at the world: Everything all around us look at the world: and marvel everyday look at the world: So many joys and wonders So many miracles along our way Praise to thee o lord for all creation give us thankful hearts that we may see all the gifts we share and every blessing all things come of thee Look at the earth: Bringing forth fruit and flower look at the sky: The sunshine and the rain Look at the hills, look at the trees and mountains, Valley and flowing river field and plain. Praise to thee o lord for all creation give us thankful hearts that we may see all the gifts we share and every blessing all things come of thee Think of the spring, Think of the warmth of summer Bringing the harvest before the winters cold Everything grows, everything has a season Til' it is gathered to the fathers fold Praise to thee o lord for all creation give us thankful hearts that we may see all the gifts we share and every blessing all things come of thee Every good gift, all that we need and cherish Comes from the lord in token of his love We are his hands, stewards of all his bounty His is the earth and his the heavens above Praise to thee, o lord for all creation. Give us thankful hearts that we may see All the gifts we share, and every blessing, All things come of thee All things come of thee Terjemahkan ke bahasa Indonesia

[@samuelmasinambouw3987]

Terima kasih sudah posting syairnya Tuhan Berkati selalu

[@mariecolettemarion482]

Good idea for lyrics

[@louiseburchard8487]

A very very beautiful master piece. Should stay in your heart fore a long time. Beautiful song from OUR BLESSED FATHER.

[@peterzaiser]

Ein wunderbares Lied - wie im Himmel. Dort werden wir auch Gott preisen für seine Erlösung und Schöpfung. Musik weist in dieser Form auf Gott hin.

[@michaelwing5443]

Not a religious man, but I love Rutters compositions. They are a joy to sing or listen too.

[@WayneBrejcha]

the existence of joy and beauty, clues to the meaning of the universe! grace and peace to you!

[@HeavenlyLights]

Mr. Rutter is a Gift from God 🥰🙏🏻🌠🕯️♥️🎶

[@hanniepieeee]

My grandma suggested me to listen, so cool,,,,,,

[@SHiger-hl8do]

This was the first song sung in our cathedral after the 2020 Covid spring lockdown. It still brings tears to my eyes. Simply beautiful.

[@kristinegustafson8780]

I had the privilege to sing John Rutters requem with the Malaspina choir in Nanaimo B.C. it's my favorite requem and when my husband passed away in 1995 I had psalm 23 played at his funeral. It still gives me comfort to listen to it.

[@britannia55]

How lucky they are to be conducted by the Maestro himself...love John Rutters Hymns

[@pan5783]

Hisname But how is he a bad conductor? I sang along with this and also look at him when it shows. For me I think he lead me well. And also lead these people and the pianist, they sing together and... and nice. I don't understand so please explain.

[@pan5783]

Hisname Ok, I've read it(the answer comment).

[@rowanlidbury]

When you write the music, you can conduct it in any way you please.

[@franknigro2598]

@@Hisname22 I can only suppose you could do better. Mr critic...

[@davidhoadley39]

There's a lot of things I can't do, but that doesn't mean I can't point out when someone else isn't doing them well. At 3:10, there's no mistaking that the orchestra and piano are not together, whether that's Mr. Rutter's fault or not. I think a few things are at play--it's a mass group of different choirs spread out in a large space, and that makes it very difficult to stay together because of the variation in how the sound travels. Plus, it is a very "acoustic" space, and the echoes can mess up even the best musicians. Third, it being a choir fest means that they probably had very limited rehearsal time together. Fourth, watch how many singers have their eyes buried in their score and may not be watching the conductor very well. And fifth, this is a recording, and all recordings can never capture the actual sound of the live performance.

[@trishamoyo3230]

Absolutely adore this song, this rendition is beautifully done

[@California265]

Thank you God for letting me find this first thing to start another challenging week ❤ it’s a beautiful way to start

[@michaelgrabarsky8243]

A magical musical moment. It was thrilling to have been part of this choir. Rutter was delightful, the children's choir was great, the LA Cathedral is stunning (glad they show the beautiful tapestries in this video). Most of all, his music was and is so pleasing to sing and to listen to.

[@jerisantoz2941]

Look at the world Everything all around us Look at the world And marvel every day Look at the world So many joys and wonders So many miracles Along our way Praise to the O Lord for all creation Give us thankful hearts that we may see All the gifts we share and every blessing All things come of thee Look at the earth Bringing forth fruit and flowers Look at the sky The sunshine and the rain Look at the hills Look at the trees and mountains Valley and flowing river Field and plain Praise to the O Lord for all creation Give us thankful hearts that we may see All the gifts we share and every blessing All things come of thee Think of the spring Think of the warmth of summer Bringing the harvest Before the winter's cold Everything grows Everything has a season Till it is gathered to the fathers fold Praise to the O Lord for all creation Give us thankful hearts that we may see All the gifts we share and every blessing All things come of thee Every good gift All that we need and cherish Comes from the Lord In token of his love We are his hands Stewards of all his bounty His is the earth and his the heavens above Praise to the O Lord for all creation Give us thankful hearts that we may see All the gifts we share and every blessing All things come of thee All things come of thee

[@royalgem6379]

Praise God for this beautiful song! Brings back good memories. :)

[@KennnnnnyTucky]

This is soooooo beautiful. Sung well by a massive choir. And conducted by the great man himself. What's not to like.

[@FranciscaRigaud]

Truly beautiful... I am going to sing this song too!

[@temitopefaleti7053]

Well said

[@Frances6889]

Keep the purity in our soul to greet everyone everyday.

[@jeanhalls3184]

Love John Rutters music. It uplifts the soul!!!

[@markwyse7925]

Absolutely stunning

[@stephengodfrey5166]

I never tire of listening to this hymn - music and words.

[@edmondbeatty9309]

It is wonderful at last to see John Rutter in person, so enthusiastically conducted with joy and obvious glory to his Saviour.

[@eliezerojuniorarquitetoeur9922]

Amazing song! Amazing Maestro! Amazing choir!! loved it!!

[@モト-g8s]

子供の声がいい〜 この曲とジョンラッターさん大好きです！ 「子供のためのミサ」曲も好きです！！！ Children's voice is very good!! I love this song and Mr.John Rutter. Mass of the children too!!!

[@Adrian-rh5ug]

@Ey b0ss why do some ignorant people like u just talk shit for no reason whatsoever?

[@Adrian-rh5ug]

@Ey b0ss good comeback

[@Leejungwoo48]

I'm a guy and this makes me cry man! I used to sing this in the church choir as a child, brings back so many wonderful memories. Thanks for the upload!

[@stephenweisz5573]

I am a man as well and John Rutter's music brings me tears if joy- what a gift.

[@nutellajunkie8848]

"all the gifts we share and every blessing" has such a beautiful baritone melody.

[@GinzaGeorge]

I love Rutter! So uplifting and beautiful!

[@hmstackhouse]

This is so beautiful. It brought tears of joy to my eyes.

[@California265]

What a beautiful soul you are mr Ritter, what joy, what peace, what comfort you have given. I can never give you enough thanks for what you have given me. Joy, peace. Acceptance , love. Thank you from the bottom of my heat

[@dorothysnow5365]

John Rutter’s music fills my heart with joy.

[@mariaesteves8700]

Caricia para el alma!!! Una de las canciones mas bella que he escuchado!!! Gracias❤❤❤❤

[@KennnnnnyTucky]

Happened to be in Ely this morning and walked into Ely Cathedral and caught the end of their Harvest Festival service...and what should be the first thing I hear...this anthem. Gorgeous performance from the choir.

[@xtrahandz]

Lucky you

[@annevansweevelt2437]

this is so beautiful, I can not stop to hear this heavenly music again and again, thank you John Rutter, all these things come of thee

[@mlospazza]

Simply amazing!👏👏👏

[@angelalyons7108]

I listen to this beautiful song every day. Jon was blessed with a wonderful God given gift. If only people would look at the words and do and appreciate what they are saying. God bless you. John for sharing your wonderful gift just look at the beauty of the earth.

[@josiriboe]

Indeed the Lord needs to be Praised for the Creation

[@joellukewarriorforjesusthe293]

Amen

[@rudolfheide5410]

Wer das Lied einmal mitgesungen hat,kann nicht mehr loslassen.alles kommt von Dir.

[@peterrowlands6406]

Wonderfull,🎶👏🏼👏🏼 stange how the children sing without copies while the adults rely on them for every word

[@emeldaarendse1314]

John Rutter one of my favourite composers. Want to see him in concert

[@stevebarnard7396]

What an inspirational piece for Thanksgiving 2019. I thank God for John Rutter and this beautiful choir.

[@philipangwk2012]

This is so beautifully sung! Inspirational and uplifting!

[@stephenhatch767]

What a great melodic piece of music!!!!! John Rutter shines in this particular choral music. Then, too, the Mark Thallander Foundation Choir presented skillful coral music. What a treat I had listening to this choir. Thank you for presenting this delightful choral music. I would like more!!!!!!

[@TimothyCollier-w4v]

So many of John Rutter's tunes are similarly beautiful melodies - a tunesmith on a par with Arthur Sullivan and Richard Rogers. His Count Your Blessings, Christmas Lullaby, Candlelight Carol are my favourites. Thank you John for your hard work and creations, God given I guess. 🎶👫👫👫👫👫🎶

[@icedmatcha8733]

Starting from 2:40 there’s just something about that acapella and the reverb just feels like everything’s just slowed down I mean I can’t put it in words how beautiful this is

[@edmondbeatty9309]

They enjoy what they are singing to the composer who has given them joy in their inner being, what a blessing!

[@parisbeckman]

Sang this tonight with my choir. Beautiful song.

[@stephenfarthing3819]

Actually! I met John Rutter last year. At Wells Cathedral! And sang this and I like a huge proportion of his music !

[@nancyhobson9710]

Each has his own gift. Some to compose and conduct, some to sing, some to publish. And the blessings? The sun is shining and we have life!

[@MsPiano58]

LOVE IT! WE HAVE BEEN SINGING THIS SONG LAST CHRISTMAS WITH OUR CHOIR

[@markcutshall1658]

This leaves me in tears, another of God’s creations for returning deep gratitude to Him.

[@tayxinning7469]

We sang this song yesterday which was Canossian Saints' Day celebration for the school and it was the longest song but we did well we memorized almost the whole song

[@lutlibbrecht5515]

Hallo John, I am very pleased to learn such beautiful songs in our choir in Wiemesmeer ( Belgium) Congragulation for your work. Enjoy it every time. Lut

[@davewhiteside6698]

I've often wondered how it must be for a first rate composer to conduct his own musical work, and watching John here conducting his own work must surely be a moving experience.

[@FernandoBrittoComposer]

One of the best choir musics I know. Beautiful and touching. Thanks John Rutters to bring us this great piece.

[@williamdias6487]

I sang this music with the choir called Carlos Gomes in São Paulo Brazil at the Adventist University adapted for the Portuguese language. Just love it!

[@reb541]

Hi William....I was just scrolling through the comments. I'm SDA as well....living in the states. Where do you live?

[@williamdias6487]

@@reb541 Hi Rebecca....I live in São Paulo Brazil...how nice you are an SDA...where in the US do you live?

[@colinmcneil3428]

I sang this beautiful peace many times with the North Carolina Boys Choir! So many memories...

[@andylewin785]

deeply affected in Spirit by this beautiful song and recording

[@lilisagredo3389]

Es tan maravilloso que lo escuchas una y otra vez, tocándote el corazón y solo puedes decir GRACIAS CORO...SOIS UN REGALO DEL CIELO!!

[@s.p.3587]

Never forget that you are a great gift from Heaven. Even though you were and/or are not in this choir from what you have said, you have had valuable life across your years. If you had not been here, the emotion in other people from you would not have started spreading. You “are his hands,” a steward “of all his bounty”. I know about this song because I was in a children’s choir and we were singing this song. That choir is still down because of the pandemic. It was lovely being in that choir, even though it partially felt like an annoyance to me at the time. I blame that on the fact that my doctor had me on vyvanse for focus and that I had not found a place for screen time on my list of priorities. I needed to have a thankful heart that I could see (no pun intended). “Praise to thee O Lord.” I think that you should turn lyrics of songs into some of your prayers. When I did that for the chorus of this song, I personally view that as one of the most beautiful prayers that I have said. I also have broken the habit of using God’s and Jesus’s name to say that I don’t like something. I personally believe that that has brought me closer to them. I also believe that people are creation. I believe that God and Jesus are in our hearts, and so are all people’s souls, whether their bodies are living or dead. I believe that Heaven is our hearts, and although I believe Hell can be too, I also believe that it is the one of the two that can be destroyed, and Jesus and God and Their people can help with that. I believe Hell should be destroyed because although it is okay to dislike, it is never okay to hate, and especially not to use it as a punishment because that defeats the purpose of one.

[@josetatagiba2586]

que genialidade.Impossível descrever o sentimento. O melhor é ouvir e chorar arrepiado.

[@vpt13]

Verdade! Isto é maravilhoso de ouvir! So beautiful! Love this! ❤👏🥳😍😘🎶💖

[@ThatGuy001]

the addition of the children choir made it so sweet :D

[@jae8519]

very beautiful song 😍💓👌👏

[@denisenarciso1]

Oh so beautiful, just beautiful and bountiful.

[@juliahoover3395]

Absolutely glorious.

[@rajapartano14]

Fantastic ! I'm So Gladfully and Thankfully when i hear this song !

[@theressamurphy2996]

Lovely 🌹🌈 wish I was singing with these magnificent voices..what joy🌈🙏

[@oldie60able]

c'est magnifique

[@monikawirth7663]

So ergreifend, dieses Wunder-volle Lied zu singen! ... und immer wieder berührend und in tiefster Seele die Resonanz zu fühlen!

[@samuelpenn-christian-media]

One of my most favorite song by John Rutter!

[@gordonwellard1415]

This is a beautiful piece...a great achievement..you can feel the love that went into this taking you towards the sublime...John Rutter..what a musician and what an incredible mixture of choirs..the orchestration is fab.. ..there is a God after all..I have a feeling that music this good can heal the soul....

[@jbtyresni]

.....as sung by Lecumpher church choir Harvest 2021,glorious piece.Great to see John Rutter conducting this choir in this lovely piece he composed.

[@christellemaillard9015]

I love this music and its sentences. Very beautiful song, thank you Monsieur John Rutter.

[@nakuladavi9588]

Amazing voices...praise GOD...thanks for sharing

[@iliepop30]

Magnific de frumoasă cântare!

[@barbaralennahightower9041]

My choir was once conducted by Rutter as I sang in NYC long ago.

[@colinmcneil3428]

Thank you God for this wonderful Earth!

[@stefanholz1722]

Absolut Super! Es macht jeden Gottesdienst noch viel schöner. Herrliche Stimmung!

[@judysowell2586]

I needed to see and hear this especially now! Thanks for posting this Mr. Weber.

[@russ117044]

A feast for the ears! Where has this guy been all these years?

[@FranciscaRigaud]

Amazing composition and sung by so many choirs it is truly a dream! I love John Rutter's music, which I used to sing in a small choir I was part of and now that I sing solo I would love to sing this song again and a few of John's other pieces!

[@elsemorris906]

Wow! To keep a group of singers & instrumentalists that size together is amazing.

[@AnnaMatshediso]

It is so beautiful

[@bogey5155]

Leaves me speechless.

[@Jbutters616g]

Stunning work of art! Conducted by the legend HIMSELF! ❤

[@antsacarine2613]

So warmful to broken heart...this song is so powerful

[@kaybrown9091]

So perfect for any day but especially for Earth Day. Love the children!

[@MariaThomas-bh8cr]

🌞Einfach schön gesungen danke.

[@cameroneure1231]

I've been trying to find this song so much