Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, The King of Creation

The day before churches were shut down in Sydney, we very quickly recorded, with a very reduced and socially-distanced St Andrew's Cathedral Choir, several well-known hymns and psalms. We hope to share more shortly. We hope that you find them all useful in this difficult time when churches are unable to meet. Please feel free to share this or incorporate it in your online act of worship by downloading it. There is no copyright due, if you use it for your online services during this time. If we can help your scattered congregation, then we are really grateful. Please put an acknowledgement where it is from: 'Courtesy of St Andrew's Cathedral & Choir, Sydney, Australia'.

[@britandlauriebarr2352]

A person could awake on Sunday morning, get dressed and go to services, hear only this, and it would be enough, entirely enough.

[@adrianmardner5478]

Facts!!!

[@user-de8pl8gn8r]

Wow that's awesome l likes such voices am a choir member singing the Alto

[@michaelcollier2527]

this was the processional for my wedding. I learned this hymn in German at 3 years old in Frankfurt and have loved it ever since

[@LeslieTardy]

If the words of this song were in me every minute of every day, I'd never have a bout of depression, loneliness or sorrow ever again. I'd be at peace with my enemies. The music and singing is awesome but the lyrics are IT!

[@shakyhandpictures2185]

Dumb gullible fool

[@armandoseccamani7982]

Bravi tutti, i cantori, i musicisti e il direttore

[@russellprickett1652]

For the Lord is great and greatly to be praised, He is to be feared above all gods. Psalm 96:4

[@theunconversedconversation1552]

It’s the boy’s descant for me! His voice is like a sharp sword piercing through the heart.

[@thesmithersy]

Smart to record these before the evil draconian lockdowns came in. God bless you for recording these to bring hope to people during the evil times.

[@chuyhighman6927]

I'm 68yrs old and I STILL remember this song when I was only 8yrs old...I REALLY LOVE THIS SONG,...May GOD Forgive Us ALL & Show Mercy,...GOD Bless Us,...In the name of The FATHER, The Son & The HolyGhost,...Amen, Amen,...Amen d((~___~))b

[@NuelTob29]

Holi spirit?

[@mattbod]

In full voice despite the strain of lockdown: what top blokes. I hope those trebles, now grown men, especially are flourishing. They have a really bright tone and loads of enthusiasm especially the little chap on the left. Dad has trained him well. I love it!

[@evelynjones6164]

Such a beautiful song to hear in these sad and troubling times. Gives me chills.

[@LeslieTardy]

"All you needed has been" WOW! Christ the eternal provided all we needed to stand perfect before his thrown, Before the foundation of the world!

[@cherylafrica3428]

All Christian hymns are beautiful and wonderfully sung God bless his churches around the world amen

[@jessdesilva3575]

Long life all of you 🙏

[@marianamorgan107]

Glory Hellelujah to the Great GREATEST AMEN.

[@anourtine6204]

The little blonde boy is so cute, but you can tell the conductor is trying to lower his volume! Haha

[@shawardara]

The conductor’s son I think.

[@StAndrewsCathedralSydney]

@@shawardara Indeed he is!

[@mattbod]

That enthusiasm is a gift to any choir director: not only the ability to sing well but also communicate well and enjoy doing what you are doing. You can always reign it in a bit!

[@ronoreskovich7929]

Wow, I needed that!!

[@siluhwerekambale5044]

Very nice. Thanks a lot for those children, they sing like angels in heaven. Congretulations for them

[@mmyabaki]

Always loved this hymn and I like the nee verses added too

[@cy-borg023]

I keep coming back to listen to this. Thank you for this wonderful hymn ❤

[@mkl62]

This beloved hymn goes well with Psalm 103:11 and Luke 15:3-7.

[@maryrapp1]

I am Anglican and this is absolutely my favorite hymn!

[@juliomartin1915]

Mine as well. I am Anglican too.

[@juppderwal918]

The song is composed by the German pastor Joachim Neander (Lobe den Herren, den mächtigen König der Ehren). The Neander Valley (German: Neanderthal), was named after him, and this, in turn is the namesake for early humans.

[@LudgerKlein1]

english is a wonderful language

[@tambrosia]

Thank you for sharing with the world one word can be said to all BRAVO Pax+

[@mkayatty]

Beautiful singing, can’t stop listening. Would love the original version done.

[@nugrohovalentino4069]

Beautiful !!! Salam dari Indonesia ❤️✝️ Pujilah Tuhan Sang Raja !

[@folarinolowoparija1679]

I love Christian songs and Hyms

[@kevinmurray221]

Praise to you Ross, the choristers, organist and trumpeter for your uplifting musical blessing!!!!

[@musicatstandrewscathedrals5302]

Thank you for the encouragement Kevin. All praise to our great God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ!

[@apurvnandy3077]

@@musicatstandrewscathedrals5302 greetings and best wishes from india

[@christopherosunkoya2488]

The social distancing, very noticeable. Good rendition. Gracias muchas!

[@tyassebastian7655]

Praise to our Lord JESUS... It is very very very beautiful song and sound from Heaven Haleluya Amin

[@beverlywoods7095]

Thank you! Wonderful. -Beverly in Canada

[@Nick-ed3tm]

I love this song

[@RobertBooker-xi8cc]

So much volume from so few people! This one of my favourite hymns (but with the original lyrics. Or as the German original).😊

[@vapaus831]

I love how they perform the descent extremely well.

[@laurettaalicebrydon]

This song came to mind this morning and I wanted to hear it sung Thank you for providing it

[@emeritusbenjamin6]

May the Lord bless you for your joy, happiness and success Hallelujah

[@danielclooney6248]

Chill bumps!!! Thank you from Texas.

[@nanikdasani4547]

1 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation! O my soul, praise him, for he is your health and salvation! Come, all who hear; now to his temple draw near, join me in glad adoration. 2 Praise to the Lord, above all things so wondrously reigning; sheltering you under his wings, and so gently sustaining! Have you not seen all that is needful has been sent by his gracious ordaining? 3 Praise to the Lord, who will prosper your work and defend you; surely his goodness and mercy shall daily attend you. Ponder anew what the Almighty can do, if with his love he befriends you. 4 Praise to the Lord! O let all that is in me adore him! All that has life and breath, come now with praises before him. Let the Amen sound from his people again; gladly forever adore him.

[@liege1904]

Absolutely stunning. Just beautiful.

[@brucejudithjohn7286]

Glorious descent from those three superb trebles. Thank you and congratulations. 😇

[@brucejudithjohn7286]

*descant - sorry for the typo.

[@musicatstandrewscathedrals5302]

Thank you too!

[@brucejudithjohn7286]

*descant

[@kjlcr]

Beautiful. One of my favorite hymns. Thanks be to our Lord who uses the choir to bless us at this time when I can't gather to worship. ~Jant USA

[@musicatstandrewscathedrals5302]

Cheers!

[@cherylafrica3428]

The devil is a liar he will not destroy God's church

[@judyl5260]

We have had no better friend than Her Majesty, the Queen Elizabeth and the people of Great Britain

[@susan4029]

Beautiful

[@YogaATL]

Praise Him in glad adoration!!!!!!

[@RG-hf6rc]

Beautiful!! I’ve loved tuning into the service every Sunday and hearing all your sweet vocals! Thank you!

[@musicatstandrewscathedrals5302]

Thanks for listening

[@brucejudithjohn7286]

Glorious - arrangement and performance. Many thanks.

[@musicatstandrewscathedrals5302]

Cheers!

[@phillmelbourne]

Great use of trumpet in this rendition. Well done.

[@Hobohaha]

My favorite hymn, esp. the last verse.

[@lauriespringer1]

Gloriously beautiful singing; greatly needed in our times. Bless you all for recording this and sharing. May the Lord be gracious unto us and keep us!

[@lennoxwillett5324]

Lovely blend by talented singers and instrumentalists in a warm acoustic. A particularly effective descant by excellent trebles. Well done Ross - keep them coming.

[@musicatstandrewscathedrals5302]

Thank you!

[@alanloweharpersbrookanglic1729]

lovely thankyou

[@musicatstandrewscathedrals5302]

You’re welcome 😊

[@nancyjames9037]

So nice

[@musicatstandrewscathedrals5302]

Thank you!

[@maryfleming7358]

Thank you for this - perfection for congregational use. I was able to use on Zoom for a Reformation service with credit shown.

[@giusepperocco3297]

Meraviglioso!

[@musicatstandrewscathedrals5302]

Thank you!

[@stevewhewell6190]

Goosebumps!

[@clancy_101]

Magnificent

[@paulottakagu7069]

Deo gratias!

[@MandyJMaddison]

Thank you to Ross Cobb and all those who took part! Even with the reduced numbers, it has that distinct Saint Andrews sound.....

[@bobbobskin]

Mandy, as an ex-chorister at Sn'Andrews, I totally agree.

[@musicatstandrewscathedrals5302]

Thanks!

[@musicatstandrewscathedrals5302]

Cheers!

[@MandyJMaddison]

@@musicatstandrewscathedrals5302 I left a message on the You Tube page some months ago, concerning a piece of music that I would love to hear the choir perform . Don't know if you got it. Maybe it is on Ross Cobb page.

[@musicatstandrewscathedrals5302]

@@MandyJMaddison sorry, I’m not sure we got the message. What was the piece?

[@akinnawonuolumide7845]

This is beautiful. I really love this ❤❤❤

[@oyinlolawilliams6220]

Halleluyah

[@user-hp8ts5yo3m]

Beautiful blessed song❤

[@m0bob]

Excellent trebles, well done.

[@ukachionyema5861]

🥰 Sweet song sung so well! You just made my evening 👍

[@musicatstandrewscathedrals5302]

So glad!

[@vapaus831]

@@musicatstandrewscathedrals5302 I will sue you for sex discrimination laws.

[@gideonsagayadoss2689]

Wonderful 🎉

[@stpaulskogarah]

Thank you Ross! I was trying to do almost all the same songs on our organ at Church just over the weekend!

[@musicatstandrewscathedrals5302]

Cool!

[@makaha5750]

Greetings, mate, from Marrickville.

[@ronaldjones5589]

I can see King Henry 8th, saying Well Done

[@brentwelke1460]

Glad you "added" the "new" verses. They are very timely for today. Pandemic, get lost! Psa. 91

[@martinfiay8908]

i last sung their in 1987/88

[@evconprim4639]

I prefer the English translation by Catherine Winkworth, not a fan of the modernized hymns of old. But, this is beautiful regardless. Magnificent voices!!

[@gennarolorusso6367]

Un canto cattolico.

[@davidglavin8796]

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[@obinnaobiekwe4910]

Nice. Definitely, this lyric differs from what I'm seeing in the Catholic hymn book.

[@toddweedman5303]

Lovely arrangement! Is this available for purchase and use in the USA?

[@musicatstandrewscathedrals5302]

Not yet!

[@bradykillman5584]

@@musicatstandrewscathedrals5302 this sounds amazing love the acustics

[@hermann-josefkauling4414]

Te Deum

[@organisten]

Beautiful - I only hated the modernised version of the hymn.

[@8000Christopher]

Well done, but I don't hear the Aussie twang All the best from Canada

[@davidglavin8796]

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[@KStrey-eo3id]

Nice to see Australia before you all lost your minds. Sad. Hope you return to your senses soon. Will be praying

[@Randolph1233]

Thank you Jesus ,for Roe v Wade being overturned. Many beautiful babies will live because you have answered our prayer. Praise God from whom all good things come

[@the_real_hislordship]

Oh please 🙄

[@tyton3]

@@the_real_hislordship you make me cringe.

[@the_real_hislordship]

@@tyton3 good. Maybe time to stop believing in a man made bible too.

[@tyton3]

@@the_real_hislordship the evidence is there. The Bible is God’s word. Prophecy has been fulfilled. You deny it for personal and philosophical reasons, not logical ones. If you want to call God a liar you deserve what’s coming to you.

[@the_real_hislordship]

@@tyton3 only forced to make it work. Tell me, god is supposedly all powerful and created everything. Then why not one definitive religious text? They are ALL written by humans hearing voices . So either god isn't all powerful or the texts are lies.

[@antonvogel2887]

Such innocent boys ... hope the maestro has his moods under control which is we know unfortunately not always the case among clericals ...

[@vapaus831]

It is only boys can receive scholarships and girls can't?

[@PueriCoros]

PUERI CANTORES: puericoros.blogspot.com/p/indice.html

[@vapaus831]

Where are the girls?

[@joelimischke3992]

Christianity in Australia!? Preposterous.

[@user-od1mt9nq4l]

O my. Beautiful beyond words❤️

[@Brap-pl2me]

Great performance. Hate the “updated” language.

[@truelove7516]

Beautiful

[@musicatstandrewscathedrals5302]

Thank you

[@olufisayotundeoderinde5225]

Beautiful

[@musicatstandrewscathedrals5302]

Thank you

[@paulottakagu7069]

Deo gratias!