NEARER MY GOD TO THEE (WITH LYRICS) - TITANIC MEMORIAL TO JOHN LAW HUME - ORGAN SOLO JONATHAN SCOTT

[@corecollapse4726]

Jock was my great-great-uncle. Thank you for this.

[@ShinAsuka475]

What does jock have to do with this

[@briansmith-l1q]

it wasn't just the titanic , we should remember all the others, who had died the same way

[@christo-chaney]

Titanic is by far the most well known…but yes the idea can easily apply to the other lost liners of history. I have a sermon for the titanic anniversary last year for my synagogue & we had a slightly adapted version of this for the closing song.

[@Jesper7611]

Like Estonia, Costa Concordia, Britanic, Lusistiana. and many other ships

[@tonybarde2572]

All souls lost to the sea in times of peace and war

[@stephandippon9973]

Thank you so much for this video. 1912 it was a last prayer for all this unlucky people. Today, when I'm looking around in this world, this hymn should be sung much more times, than it is. Our world needs this prayer so much.

[@HansJoachim]

Das ist wohl wahr ! Best regards from Berlin HaJo

[@camerashy474]

What a blessing! I grew up singing these old hymns in church. Thank you and may the Lord bless you both.

[@ekimnamdets6946]

Those first few notes sink into the soul.

[@g.k.failla9389]

I saw a TV documentary on the search for Hume's violin, which had been brought aboard one of the rescue ships and then lost. A beautiful tribute to a brave man. From Chicago, U.S.A.

[@elnanaude5694]

For me, this is one of the most beautiful hymns and played with so much reverence and respect that one can't help but sing it as a prayer. Well done and God bless you!

[@joanmetcalfe5038]

May I, please, also make this a tribute to Wallace Hartley who was the bandmaster on the Titanic? He would have conducted the playing as the ship was sinking and is remembered for that in his home town of Colne, Lancashire, where I once lived. Thank you, Jonathan and Tom, for your beautiful video commemorating that tragic event

[@Allan_N64]

"Gentlemen, it was a privilege to play with you tonight" ⚓🛶🚢🌊

[@debsg2024]

Dear Jonathan and Tom, I was very moved to hear this wonderful hymn. In addition to being beautiful, you played according to the reverence that the harmony and the lyrics demand. It brought me many memories and it came at a good time, given what my country is going through, in fact, what the world is facing lately. 🙌👍🎶❤️🙏🙏🙏

[@mandyofmarymac]

Debora~He has given me chills. I'm in the States, and my stomach is in a knot as tomorrow is the big day I voted, by mail last week, and have had my fingers crossed ever since.,

[@debsg2024]

@@mandyofmarymac One thing we are sure of, that a leaf does not fall from the tree without God's permission, and He is always in control of everything, even when we have our moments of weakness and we can't understand why certain things happen. I wish all the best for your country, for my country and of course for the whole world. A big hug from Brazil.

[@willortiz3547]

This Hymm is reverently beautiful! It stands alone as the ultimate tribute to the souls who perished on that dreadful day! Thank you for this solemn tribute! Will Ortiz

[@lightspeed174]

What a wonderful hymn this is and beautifully played. When I hear this, I know in my heart how great God is. Brings tears to my eyes. We all need to be nearer to God and then this would be a much better world. A lot of people have distanced themselves from God and only think about themselves and worldly things. How sad. Thank you so much for this. God bless you and your brother.

[@elnanaude5694]

Amen to that brother 🙏

[@WilliamTitus]

Jesus said in Matt 24 that it would be like this, but indeed it is so sad! The 'harvest' is ripe!

[@nicksmit489]

I actually feel the presence of the Almighty as I listen to this, what a blessing! Thank you.

[@lauras6762]

Same! It’s such a beautiful song!

[@levonhekimyan4551]

How nice is to feel oneself near God Almighty our creator

[@alanatolstad4824]

There are those among us who are faced with terrible choices, & yet make sacrifices for the sake of others. None of us ever grows up saying "One day I'm going to be an Angel", yet the reward for those who dare, & make a difference, will surely be ANGELS.

[@DonPedro6901]

We are singing it in our Churches in Poland. Not sure the lyrics but music 100% the same.

[@thedawkturr4481]

"And so they lived happily together for 300 years, in the land of Tír na nÓg, the land of eternal youth and beauty.”

[@santoshghosh6313]

What a superb performance of an already powerful and moving hymn!

[@jaybeeshultz]

What is it about this particular melody that brings tears to the eyes? Thank you for a beautiful performance!

[@huddersfieldcroquetclub5743]

Beautiful; I have to agree with so many of the comments.Brings tears to my eyes. God Bless you both.

[@lauras6762]

This is so beautiful. Of course, whenever I hear this hymn, I think of the Titanic, and this was a lovely tribute. This is also one of my favorite hymns and I just love the words. Reminds me of the hope we have in Christ.

[@Doug6412]

Amen and thank you.

[@nigel3007]

absolutely awesome a very moving hymn played by a master thank you

[@miriamcaraquitena]

This hymn used to be sung in the church of my town. The lyrics were different but the melody sounded the same. Thanks for sharing, because listening to this music on the organ seems to creates a very special feeling between the organist and those who listen to it.🙏❤😘😘

[@tomislavkiridzija3701]

Wonderful,thank you and God bless you!🙏❤️

[@peternaryd_operasinger]

Amazing Jonathan!😁

[@charlesrae3793]

We sang this at the All Souls' Day Remembrance service I attended last week, but my goodness! this is such a sensitive rendition...November is such a sad time. My father died on the 28th, and 25 years later, my mother, on the 30th.

[@janetlindley4465]

So, so beautiful. Thank you Jonathan and Tom. God bless.

[@calolson9572]

Stunning - thank you so much!

[@cherylperkins3778]

This is one of my all time favorite Hymns. Splendidly played. Still wiping the tears from my eyes this was so moving.

[@almostthere3733]

Nice as usual. I have heard in Titanic documentaries that this tune is not likely the one the orchestra played but it is the one best known today.

[@terryr.sublimeorganmusic]

Heart-rending tribute. Beautiful. 🎻😥 Thank you for sharing 🎹🎶

[@mariadesa1434]

Beautiful, wonderful and comforting! May God bless you both for this beautiful gift! Thanks!

[@ritavw-s4093]

Beautiful ❤ Thank you

[@isabellenowak9792]

Être un moment en dehors de ce monde en vous écoutant jouer cet hymne magnifique, c'est un moment béni... Merci 🇨🇭

[@Ulli_G._aus_D.]

That not only sounds pleasantly puristic and authentic, but also very melodic and wonderfully registered. Thank you very much for the upload!

[@wegotothezoowr]

내 주를 가까이 하게 함은 십자가 짐같은 고생이나 내 일생 소원은 늘 찬송하면서 주께 더 나가기 원합니다 내 고생하는것 옛 야곱이 돌베개 베고 잠 같습니다 꿈에도 소원이 늘 찬송하면서 주께 더 나가기 원합니다 천성에 가는 길 험하여도 생명길 되나니 은혜로다 천사 날 부르니 늘 찬송하면서 주께 더 나가기 원합니다 야곱이 잠깨어 일어난 후 돌단을 쌓은것 본 받아서 숨 질 때 되도록 늘 찬송하면서 주께 더 나가기 원합니다 아멘

[@jimshaw899]

It's never any wonder that you brothers have 110,000 subscribers. Talent, taste, and consistency come to mind.

[@derekbleeker4307]

A beautiful rendishen of a fantastic hymn get hold of old Methodist hymn book and do some more of the old time favourites PLEASE

[@richardvoran5514]

Gorgeous arrangement! I sincerely hope you publish it - it deserves to be in every church organist’s library!

[@pinheadlarry9495]

What...? Publish it? This song has been "published" for over a hundred years... this is one of my favorite hymns to sing A capella in worship to God in the edification and encouragement of His church Colossians 3.16 Ephesians 5.18.

[@richardvoran5514]

@@pinheadlarry9495 His personal arrangement……..

[@user-pw3tr1xg2x]

​@@pinheadlarry9495I think he is referring to the publication of Jonathan Scott's own Transcription of this Hymn for Organ which he is playing here.

[@wiebkepapenfus4189]

What a beautiful tribute! So thankful that God has given you such talent.

[@ullinator1388]

Thank you, Sir!

[@2010jakem]

This is the most beautiful song I have ever heard. Thank you 💜

[@exzith]

Enchanting!

[@martinvoelk]

Awesome! Listening to your classical music daily while working. True art.

[@Modeltnick]

The tears flow…

[@lenanielsen5903]

Very beautiful played🙏thank you

[@gerardbedecarter]

Very moving.

[@carolpredeth9866]

This was both moving & appropriate. Beautifully played Jonathan! Thank you both.

[@TheOrganInternational]

Beautiful rendition of this glorious hymn in a rousing manner. It is believed that the tune "Propior Deo" was used on the sinking Titanic which sounds very similar to this Bethany but this tune is the best for this hymn.

[@gmfamcdonald1465]

A timely message! Research the story behind "It is well with my Soul". A very similar tragedy led to the inspiring lyrics of faith. Thank you, Jonathan, for this touching rendition.

[@policewitness8151]

This has to be the absolute best I've heard of this most wonderful music commanding near silence then stunning volume with such meaningful feelings

[@deborah85728]

Both of you excelled with the rendering of this beautiful hymn and visuals that accompanied it , my grateful thanks for sharing it , seems so inadequate …….

[@amangogna68]

Great music and amazing organist !

[@anjasalentijn145]

Hallo!! Thank you B B (Beautiful Brothers), What a moving piece. So beautifully and powerfully played as a reminder of those who have been in agony in the Titanic. With Love from the Netherlands.

[@urkole]

Simple yet brilliant!

[@micheljoberton5325]

Magnifique superbe 💗👍👏🏻👏🏻🙋‍♂️merci mr jonathan scott

[@galambosvali12]

Köszönöm szépen !

[@ginnykilpatrick]

I was not raised Catholic, but listening to this makes me want to visit churches like this anyway so I can hear old hymns like this on an organ in person. My grandmother was an organ player. I grew up going to a Southern Baptist church in Iowa, United States, that played music like this on a piano. Lovely video.

[@epincion]

This is the Church of Scotland - not Roman Catholic. Its like the Episcopalians in the US

[@EggnogTheNog]

@@epincionThe Church of Scotland is Presbyterian, not Episcopalian. This church is a Scottish Episcopal church.

[@epincion]

@@EggnogTheNog Interesting in that the CoS is the established church in Scotland ie the state church

[@OrgelTW]

Gott sei Danke 🙏

[@pihorn]

Thanks Jon!

[@carmenh9573]

Thats wonderful

[@stevenlaw5427]

Thank you so much for this incredible tribute. I do not know for sure, but suspect that John Law Hume may have been a distant relative of my family. Steven Law, Tulsa, OK USA

[@brianshajari5944]

Amazing.

[@MateusGedoz]

I loved it!

[@seantherevelator4896]

The sea is a fickle mother of great anger and vengeance but of love and bounty as well

[@joshuasanchez7577]

Bravo.🥲🥲🥲

[@tambrosia]

Great Hymn that brings tears to my eyes There is some dispute if this is actially what the gentlemen played on that fateful night the RMS Titanic went down. But I think if I was on the ship I would have liked to hear it in my last minutes on this earth. To the many who died due to arrogance and negligence of the master and crew, I know you are with Our Lord and though many of you died years before your time, you are at peace and have not had to go through the perils of the wars to end a wars and the wars that came afterwards. LORD, be kind to all who love YOU, and save us from the Armagedon this world now faces Amen Pax+

[@VandoP]

Cerca de Tí, Señor, quiero morar tu grande y fuerte Amor quiero gozar llena mi pobre ser, limpia mi corazón hazme tu rostro ver en la oración. Yo, creo en Tí, Señor, yo creo en ti, que vives por la fe dentro de mí, Si dudo alguna vez, da fuerzas a mi fe. Yo, creo en ti, Señor, yo creo en ti. Yo espero en ti, Señor, yo espero en ti que velas con tu Amor cerca de mí; si tiemblo ante el dolor y me espanta el sufrir, yo espero en ti, Señor, yo espero en ti. Yo te amo a ti, Señor, tan sólo a ti, cuando también una cruz me lleva a ti; alegre el corazón te doy mi juventud yo te amo a ti, Señor. Tan sólo a ti. Día feliz veré, creyendo en ti, en que yo habitaré cerca de ti. Mi voz alabará tu dulce Nombre allí, Y mi alma gozará cerca de ti. Amén.

[@svetlanakhodachenko3841]

It is amazing bro I like it

[@joetortorelli2446]

Absolutely love the last minute and a half. It's this a Scott arrangement? Sheet music available?

[@joaobmoura]

This song's name really make sense

[@c-historia]

magnificent 😍

[@peteanderton1473]

More hymns please!

[@mikeward1701]

Great arrangement and performance. Would love to hear your take on The Long Day Closes by Sullivan

[@mandyofmarymac]

Touchingly played, Jonathan, and beautifully shot, Tom. This piece, along with "Old Rugged Cross", were two of my great-great Grandmothers' favorites. Whenever you mention the name "Jock", I think of my little black (and may I add, naughty) Scotty named Jock of Dunroven. Thanks. XX

[@martinpereira5814]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@melkiorwiseman5234]

It's a beautiful tune and extremely well played. The only trouble with using it as a tribute to the victims of the Titanic sinking is that, according to what I've heard and read, the tune which was played by the band at the time was different to the one commonly used these days and presented in the video. Still a beautiful tune though, and I guess it doesn't really matter a heap which tune you use. The sentiment remains the same.

[@hectorbravo6862]

Llega hasta las más íntimas fibras la melodía de ese himno. La tradición supone que fue interpretado por la orquesta del Titanic. Probablemente no fue interpretado al exterior como señala el filme sino al interior porque la temperatura ambiente al exterior habría afectado seriamente la afinación de los instrumentos de cuerda. Qué efectos habrá producido la música en los que la escucharon, acaso por primera vez, y luego murieron ahogados y congelados... sólo Dios lo sabe.

[@GordonClare]

😊😊

[@J.A.Hansen]

🙏

[@1506pinkers]

This is an American tune, Bethany. If indeed this hymn was played by the band on the Titanic (there is some debate about this) the tune would have been Horbury. Titanic was a British registered ship, and the band members were British. They would have been familiar with Horbury, the British tune associated with this hymn.

[@FM60260]

From what I have been told, although this was the tune used in the Titanic film, the actual tune was apparently more likely to have been an alternative that was often used by the Methodist church at the time.

[@charlotteclarke4665]

There is only this version known, I don't think any other renditions were published like this one.

[@FM60260]

​@@charlotteclarke4665 Priopr Deo? I don't know if it is still used by Methodist churches today or not.

[@charlotteclarke4665]

@@FM60260 There is no other version going around today, this version in the video is the only tune around now. Vivaldi Autumn does not fit unless that is a different tune under the same name but I will ask if Proper Deo is in our hymn books, I have only ever understood there to ever have been the one tune.

[@charlotteclarke4665]

@@FM60260 What can be interchangeable, that comment makes no sense? Also, I don't know of Methodist churches so I can't know their hymn variations if they still have it.

[@FM60260]

@@charlotteclarke4665 I had to take the meter out since it kept getting hidden.

[@hevdjeoekdnd]

MISSING 07-14 MISSING 07-14 MISSING 07-14 MISSING 07-14

[@nicholas_scott]

Interestingly, the Titanic did have a pipe organ built, but it wasn’t ready in time for the maiden voyage, and now sits in a museum

[@CC203GABUT]

Titanic band music and this playing until the end of Titanic final plunge

[@tonybarde2572]

Never forget that cold night in 1912

[@jmiller4280]

If you want to know the story: It is in the Book of Genesis. It is about Jacob, son of Abraham.

[@co7814]

Someone please play this at my funeral

[@erikriza7165]

beautiful rendition of a hauntingly beautiful hymn. What kind of church is this?

[@arondidriksen4215]

😢🙏🌹💓

[@douglasnorby4006]

Titanic memorial coming up soon.

[@georgebrutton6671]

A beautiful hymn associated by many with the Titanic tragedy. Jonathan Scott 's choice of St John's organ is particularly poignant as Dumfries is close to Lockerbie where so many perished in the Pan Am aircraft explosion in 1988, where the destination was also the USA.

[@FelipeMadinav]

This hymn version is beautiful. She is cheerful and charismatic. However, it is not the one that played during the sinking, but rather "The Horbury Version", since from a distance it is very easy to confuse with the song "Autumn". This is very likely as many surviving passengers testified that they heard the piece called Autumn. Again, I love this version, but I think The Horbury far surpasses it. I ask you not to take my comment the wrong way, I am 14 years old, and like all fans I have to admit that I have seen articles, movies and documentaries about the Titanic since I was 6 years old.

[@epincion]

Your comment is correct. This is the tune most associated with the hymn around the world but probably not the tune used that fateful night in 1912 and there are other tunes used.

[@georgesparling9996]

In the final verse, you stepped up a note at the half way point and changed key (?) Please can you help me with this?

[@georgesparling9996]

Do you have the score for this version please?

[@vlad___0_0]

4:18 it seemed to me that here you missed a little and touched the next key

[@Diapason16ft]

But this isn’t the correct tune. It was “Autumn”, no?

[@verdiguy]

There are three major hymn tunes associated with the lyrics, including one composed by Sir Arthur Sullivan. Wallace Hartley would have been familiar with all three and while they is plenty of speculation, we'll likely never really know which one he would have chosen. John Law Hume and John Clarke, the band's double bassist are both buried in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Hume in Fairview Lawn Cemetery and Clarke in Mount Olivet Roman Catholic Cemetery.

[@verdiguy]

@@James_Bowie This is "Bethany" the tune most associated with the hymn around the world but in the UK, many people sing it to a tune called "Propior Deo" the one composed by Sir Arthur Sullivan of Gilbert and Sullivan fame. The third tune that I'm familiar with is "Horbury" written by John Bacchus Dykes. "Autumn" is a completely different tune. It's a slow waltz composed by Archibald Joyce. There are so many conflicting reports by survivors that we'll likely never know what was the last work the band played was. In the end, it doesn't really matter, the heroism of the band that night was remarkable.

[@robertsnare1411]

The accounts from the survivors vary. The only thing we can pretty much be certain of, is that the final tune played by those brave band members was a hymn. This one is as perfect a tribute to their bravery as any.

[@verdiguy]

@@robertsnare1411 Agreed.

[@charlotteclarke4665]

@@verdiguy Only this tune is published to every example I can find, I don't know of alternate tunes used in the early 20th century and there doesn't seem to be any books with an alternate version. Also, I don't understand how it would be recognised by the passengers if a different tune was played that was limited to a small number of churches. Where did these alternatives come from?

[@FatimaFatima-qn6bl]

Muy hermoso ❤❤❤