St Pauls Cathedral Choir: God So Loved The World John Stainer

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[@theodorebiele5201]

I sang this for many years in a little Episcopal church in Brooklyn, NY. I know it by heart and it brings back many memories. My organist was born at the end of the 19th century and our music was heavily influenced by the Victorian English much to my benefit. I learned the music of many composers but, among all, I love Stainer and Sullivan. The latter so much so that I became an afficionado of the great G&S operettas. I thank God for this music; it has enriched my life beyond measure.

[@robertagabor3736]

This is one of my favorites and and I love the message best of all. I came to Jesus as a sinner and He has made me whole. "For by grace are ye saved through faith: and that not of yourselves: , it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast.

[@beverleydianethompso]

A beautiful piece, beautifully sung. Wonderful that it's still on KZbin 8 years later! Hope all the angelic boy sopranos are doing well in their future lives.

[@TriciaN13]

Beautiful. Christmas is the time to celebrate the fact that Christ Jesus in the manger grew to be the Gift to save the world.

[@terryherman2440]

John 3:16. Beautiful message. Beautiful song. May God bless and protect us all!

[@rockhillfocho398]

Always reduces me to tears, this one.

[@IlanBoy2]

I sung this as a young man and it still ever fails to move me to tears. Thanks for this and all the wonderful performances of choirs around the world.

[@mirriambennett8187]

This takes me back to the 1960 when my mom and aunt were alive we did this as a choir. I am so excited to find it on KZbin in 2015. The word of God is so powerful

[@maggiehefley4929]

Powerful..music goes to the soul of man..thank you Jesus

[@hugecashfan]

We sang this in our cathedral choir today we did a great job but this is also fabulous.Once you sing with feeling and love it will sound fabulous it is a beautiful hymn.Thank you God

[@MOZEE5]

This piece always gives me goosebumps! I've been singing it for years and years. Whether I'm singing it or listening to it, it always moves me deeply. I know I'm not alone. This group has perfect dynamics, and vocal control. "He who sings, prays twice."

[@davidstevenson8095]

Remember singing The Crucifixion as a choir boy and later as a tenor in Barney Parish Church in the early seventies. I was spellbound by the lush melodies and harmonies on Stainer. And still am today. I was not then and am not now a believer. But that doesn't matter. The music moves me to this day and this performance is up there with the best

[@evkil4]

Absolutely stunning!! I could hear it again and again....

[@HabTasianet]

We just sung this today for Easter, i always get shudders when i sing it because it is just so great!

[@gunkadink]

Thank you for this! Our Music Minister was one of a kind. A pro! We did the entire oratorio one Easter. The entire work is beautiful but "God So Loved the World" was OUR favorite. Several of us sang it with tears in our eyes. Let it serve to remind us all both of the love our God has for all sinners and of this beautiful piece of inspired and inspiring music. God bless all fellow believers this Easter Season and throughout the rest of your days.

[@birdyfilovingheart6365]

Already chosen this as part of my funeral music. I have given my family strict instructions to have it played.

[@chalkyness]

I love the way the director paces the piece to really use the acoustics of the cathedral. It brings out just how precise a cathedral choir has to be just to produce an acceptable performance, let alone an utterly beautiful one like this.

[@MFran-kp3oy]

Absolutely OUTSTANDING

[@jacseal17]

So, so beautiful....And, so perfectly in tune with my feelings of Easter. Thank you Wally, for posting.

[@sophelet]

I love watching my friend the countertenor in this video. Wish there were more of these concert on KZbin.

[@erichocinc]

Getting those final consonants .. d and t .. to be clear, given the hang time in the Cathedral, requires exceptional musicianship by all concerned. Bravo!

[@mentorscotus]

We sang this again today....I always love it....

[@garyingersoll2460]

so very beautiful... reaches to the heart of my spirit...

[@kathy7954]

Such a beautiful song ⭐ 💜

[@morrisseyobe]

beautiful beyond words

[@bipolardoler]

O GOD, how YOU move us. YOUR WILL be done. thank you LORD amen

[@jacseal17]

So, so beautiful....

[@Super7551]

I am so touched, it's incredibly wonderful acoustics and the best choir ever

[@zachsmith3684]

Love this song! It makes me pray the following... Our Father Art in Heaven. Hallowed by thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. As we forgive the debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil. With thine Lord, the power, the glory forever. Amen! This song makes me pray that.

[@talk49world]

This really takes me back to my chorister days (a long time ago) - Thanks

[@philjo3]

Beautiful, says it all!

[@ncguy207]

Totally stunning

[@thelmavicary4858]

Beautiful Rendition.Brings 'bitter sweet' memories of my Dad . John j. Lovell who sang in Christ Church Parish Church Choir Barbados for 80 plus years (passed june 2011). The complete work was performed by them to rave reviews. .

[@karenhatton8866]

What a truly wonderful memory for you.

[@iprefernot2]

Our choir sings this also. One of my favorites.

[@TriciaN13]

God still loves the world in 2016.

[@philipthomas6438]

Amazing rendition... Tenors...exemplify the angelic tone!!

[@enockboahen9227]

Very powerful easter song with nice rendition

[@lome1734]

i wish i could see this live !!

[@rev.stephena.cakouros948]

How truly wonderful!

[@antonygeorge4561]

It is awesome and perfect with exquisite blend

[@felicityedwards2077]

Beautiful!

[@loupblanc26]

Magnificent performance! I love their ruff Thank you Inquires

[@accousticdecay]

Absolutely stunning!

[@kcrcbest]

aaaamen beautiful

[@charleslippman2662]

AWESOME PRAISE AND MAGNIFICENT VOICES!

[@eddiechan1112]

beautiful hymn sang by choir

[@rayherbst6655]

Magnificent!!

[@caseycriste]

This is the most perfect setting of this anthem to St. John's gospel and the choir of St Paul's is about the best recording of same.

[@homoignobilis]

Poor sister no longer. St. Paul's Cathedral Choir's performance here is unparalleled by her peers. Please, O please, let there be a recording of them for us to have.

[@edmundmb]

Great! Wonderful!

[@moshalom33]

So beatiful! We are planning to sing Christmas this year. Hope we can sing like this!

[@iceman2480]

This was one of my Mom's favorite songs, that she used to sing so beautifully when she was in the Dallas Catholic Choir! Dad made sure the beautiful choir that sang at her general include it! Funny aside, they had to practice it right before the service because Dad said all they usually sing is Latin. Enjoy

[@Bachaelder]

@AnoukaKC This is St Paul's Cathedral Choir in London, so yet they are native english speakers. They just have very very good diction for singing.

[@barbarajoanne6320]

Perfect.

[@laurieneuenschwander4285]

Loved the visually perfect enunciation at 1:18 - the final "m" of Him and the beginning "m" of might.

[@singlaughsmile1]

My choir is doing this song & it is lovely!!! They do a great job... but its sounds a lot better when you sing it from the heart, (I can tell some some of the guys did!! :) ) Sing for the soul!!! This song is so, so powerful!! How could this song not move you? It is awesome!!! :)

[@zacharylavender1568]

Lovely!

[@daliafayek]

wonderful!!

[@sarahrchds]

A lovely performance - but what a pity there are almost no other extracts from this unjustly neglected work. I did this with my own choir some years ago and it is full of rich, passionate and unashamedly emotional music, and I recommend it to any lover of 19th century religious music. Sarah

[@nathanprempeh4706]

2019....still beautiful

[@timothyj1966]

ANGELS

[@firstptr3and10_]

Sublime.

[@temitopepaulson1730]

Heavenly!!!

[@bobareebop]

The entire cantata/oratorio is a masterpiece and is now rarely heard, at least in the States.

[@AussieStandsWithRussia]

I feel deeply touched...... like the rest of the choir

[@ippyinga]

The acoustics in this church are so good that prob only one hidden mic was needed, the robes and sashes are choir uniforms.

[@JRaymondT]

Really a beautiful recording & video. A tribute to a combination of excellent musical training and spiritual awareness. I don't see any recording mikes, so I wonder if they did the video to match up with a recording previously made. No diss, meant. They are a top-notch choir.

[@magpie4321]

Thank you very much. Sorry if I sounded critical. It is beautiful, no outstanding voices and a beautiful blend!

[@Oaktownrob]

This is the ultimate in choral performance.

[@Musicmonk84]

Well done.

[@odilondasilvarocha]

praticamente todos os corais brasileiros já cantaram este hino 'Deus o Mundo Amou", que está na coleção Os Céus Proclamam. É muito bonito, também foi incluído em várias cantatas dos Estados Unidos. Uma delas, "Glorious Christmas" de Greg Nelson e Don Wyrzten.

[@akindo01010101]

素晴らしいです。今度、我が聖歌隊でも奉唱しますが、私には暗譜できないかも・・・ from Tokyo

[@davidfaris8766]

This brings bitter sweet memories of a time long ago when my wife conducted a cantata by John Stainer in a faraway land. The choir was made up of expats from many countries.

[@treblechoir99]

Of course, great singing here on a piece from angland music.

[@32ContreBombarde]

@armstrongariz You are so very correct!

[@YouAreSoRight]

@dwgalviniii Why cry, be happy !

[@InQuires]

That is their concert dress. As near as I can tell they only wear the surplice for services.

[@Stewbone]

@livetosing4him Well, not always. . . It just sounds different. Boys have vebrata sometimes. It's true, though, it has a much different sound than just girls or mixed choirs. It does sound more purer, too.

[@sierracanon]

Anybody know when this was filmed??

[@2025Stingray]

How do I purchase this beautiful piece

[@MOZEE5]

Amazon has it. www.amazon.com/Loved-Crucifixion-Anthems-Voices-Choral/dp/B005W47G3I/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1484576312&s

[@padraicfanning7055]

It's for FREE. www1.cpdl.org/wiki/index.php/God_so_loved_the_world_(John_Stainer)

[@magpie4321]

Beautiful!!! Why are they all dressed like Cardinals though?

[@nickoicool]

The way you're supposed to pronounce all choral music, but rounding the vowels. Notice the oval shape of their mouths...

[@gramps2matt]

Beautiful performance but when they rotated the camera over the conductor I got nauseated (have always been acrophobic).

[@TheDrMatt]

seems like a carol, Mr Stainer was no very genious composer.