O God, Our Help in Ages Past (West Point Cadet Chapel Organ)

West Point Organist Craig Williams plays the iconic paraphrase of Psalm 90, set to the tune "St. Anne." This hymn stands as a testament to the passing of time and being thankful for all in the present, as well as treasuring memories and seeing God's hand in all things. The Cadet Chapel pipe organ is foremost a church organ, and this hymn shows how a straightforward approach to the harmonic language of this hymn can be embellished by the organ's many colors.
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[@abimbolaonasanya6653]

Awesome! A wonderful display of God's giftings!! A Family favourite for many generations!!!❤ Thank you so much Sir!

[@LyndonWilliams-gu8vy]

A great and wonderful organist who plays similar to a Presbyterian organist at a church that I attended about 30 years who I considered among the very best & inspiring

[@kupferdulzian16]

Thank you for sharing your experience and your kind words!

[@charliecurrin105]

And played so beautifully Craig...

[@charliecurrin105]

One of my absolute favorite top 5 church hymns... Especially the verse I call the evolution verse... "A thousand ages in thy sight are like an evening gone... short as the watch that ends the night before the rising Sun". And I want to leave my church for the last time with this..

[@kupferdulzian16]

Thank you, Charlie. The hymn is appropriate for so many occasions! I don't play it at West Point as much as I used to, but I always have it handy.

[@margaretharypkema9290]

"Evolution verse" 😊😊

[@prs7001]

My dad, and grandma's most favorite! We used to sing every night before we goto bed. Thank you Craig!!!

[@kupferdulzian16]

Thank you, Prince. I am glad we can be encouraged through the gift of music.

[@margaretharypkema9290]

How lovely!!

[@AlejandroConsolacionII]

Wonderful Hymn Playing, Craig! I am pretty sure that the Congregation will be happy and be filled with Joy with this one. All the best to you!

[@kupferdulzian16]

Thank you very much, Alejandro. I enjoy leading a robust congregation.

[@kennethzebedayo1036]

Well played indeed. I sincerely like your way of playing these hymns.

[@kupferdulzian16]

Thank you very much.

[@pradheepisaac478]

Amazing, loved the way you played it...

[@kupferdulzian16]

Thank you very much!

[@louisglen1653]

I decided to check you out before going to bed! I am glad I did. Thanks for another good hymn and nice arrangement! I am sure the congregation sings quite loud when you play the hymns!

[@kupferdulzian16]

Thank you for listening, Louis!

[@SecretsofOrganPlaying]

Magnificent hymn playing, Craig! My favorite was the 3rd verse with the tenor cantus firmus.

[@kupferdulzian16]

Thank you, Vidas. It is nice to see that all those tedious improvisation lessons are paying off! 😄

[@JASONCIRONE-hc9kd]

nice job craig

[@kupferdulzian16]

Thank you, Jason.

[@JASONCIRONE-hc9kd]

@@kupferdulzian16 anytime craig