08. Holy God We Praise Thy Name

08. Holy God We Praise Thy Name · The Newton Brothers
Midnight Mass: S1 (Soundtrack from the Netflix Series)
℗ 2021 Maisie Music Publishing, LLC
Released on: 2021-09-24
Producer: John Andrew Grush
Engineer: John Andrew Grush
Producer: Taylor Newton Stewart
Engineer: Taylor Newton Stewart
Mixer: Jonathan Wales
Engineer: Reuben Cohen at Lurssen Mastering
Music Publisher: Public Domain
Composer: Public Domain
Lyricist: Public Domain
Arranger: John Andrew Grush

[@kodiyt3441]

Walking to the church singing this was the best part of the whole series for me

[@Mickyeahh]

It was wonderful, wasn't it!

[@robw8173]

It’s all a cult!

[@thesaltycatholic318]

@@robw8173 Yeah, okay Rob

[@vanmoody]

@@robw8173 Rob, I am a baptist preacher. And the truth is because of the situation on the show it was very cult like. It reminded me of the Jim Jones Massacre where he got people to take poison. This was a great series because as those people were duped into doing it and then began to change and attack one another it was absolutely shocking. One of the great things this series did was you liked these people and felt bad for them. I will say they all died bravely singing as they were incinerated by the sun. That is except for Bev.

[@juanmanuelbravo7033]

Una locura!

[@MichaelVereno]

As an Austrian Catholic, this is the first church song I remember singing. It was first printed in its original German version in Vienna - incidentally, this was in 1776, when the United States came into being. We sing it over here at the end of every larger celebration. And indeed, we sang it in the early morning hours while crossing the border into Ukraine from Poland with a delegation of Austrian bishops visiting the war-torn country. Good Lord, the emotions. Thank you for this version.

[@TheAMVDJ]

So jealous of everybody who gets to experience this show for the first time.

[@15footgelatinouscube]

Probably the most chilling part was walking into the church singing "keep us without sin today, never let us be confounded"

[@Sisterlisk]

I love all the big words that hymns have in them. I think one reason I have such an extensive vocabulary today is because of church. Sunday School (reading Bible passages) and hymn singing.

[@ssnewp2340]

The organ kicking in heavy at 4:57 over the altar boys and Pruitt walking down the aisle is one of the most visceral images I can remember seeing in any TV show I've watched

[@Legnerps]

Did I write this ??? 🤔

[@martinelasorsa4334]

Agreed, plus the chills of knowing what happened next

[@Thanmarkou]

Can't agree more.

[@lordsirob8640]

I haven't seen MIDNIGHT MASS because I don't subscribe to Netflix. Being a Pensioner, I don't have the income to subscribe to .... everything. Besides with so many choices and channels - I don't think there are enough hours in the day to watch any more than 10% of everything that there is! I would hate to have to subscribe to; say Netflix, just to watch one drama a week, in this case MIDNIGHT MASS. I read somewhere that the production team will not sanction the series on DVD. Why? Though, I live in hope that they will change that.

[@sparlockthewarrior-wizard3016]

There's something special when all the villagers start chanting this and walk togheter to the midnight mass... Even if you know it's not gonna end well, what a scene !

[@beccahawkins1905]

That’s part of the brilliant tension building, I think. I felt so much anxiety during this scene. You know it’s special that they’re all singing this song together as a Christian community, but what they’re walking into is nothing but danger, not the typical midnight mass for Easter.

[@GabrielGomes-gs9vl]

I Love Catholicism. Just Wonderful.

[@Madfries]

This show is still haunting me in the best way

[@Kazooples]

You can see why Christianity pulls people in with songs like this, they’re beautiful, I’m not religious but I appreciate their music a lot.

[@sneed3529]

Now, unfortunately, us Catholics mostly have this hokey boomer junk that completely lacks beauty, reverence, or mystery and inspires no one.

[@dinospumoni5611]

@@sneed3529 There are a lot of Catholic churches that aren't getting all modernized and poppy, just gotta find the right one. There are still some traditional ones. There's also plenty of other denominations with similar reverence and traditionalism like the Anglicans (Episcopals in the US, who also happen to be very socially liberal, pro-LGBT etc.).

[@fighterofthenightman1057]

@@sneed3529This surprises me! My Lutheran church is still only traditional music.

[@ordinarycitizenn]

Anything protestant is by definition untraditional.

[@fighterofthenightman1057]

@@ordinarycitizenn Simpleton comment.

[@jakobbarger1260]

This is amazing choral arranging and singing. And it's an amazing hymn. This is definitely the best version ever recorded and somehow it's from a Netflix show.

[@indonesianstudent88]

Ironically not even from a Christian show

[@SubjectDelta20]

Without a doubt one of the greatest series that I've ever seen in my life, top 3 for certain. No book, movie or song has EVER brought me close to tears, but this show did it. At multiple parts too.

[@vuestacks]

This series was lit 🔥 seems like we're entering an era when shows and movies like this will only come around once every 5-10 years, instead of consistently like they used to. That's the state of media right now 😥😥😥

[@gabrielamedvedtadic]

Holy God, we praise thy name; Lord of all, we bow before thee; all on earth thy scepter claim; all in heaven above adore thee. Infinite thy vast domain; everlasting is thy reign. Hark the loud celestial hymn angel choirs above are raising; cherubim and seraphim, in unceasing chorus praising, fill the heavens with sweet accord: Holy, holy, holy Lord. Lo! the apostolic train joins thy sacred name to hallow; prophets swell the loud refrain, and the white-robed martyrs follow. And from morn to set of sun, through the church the song goes on. Holy Father, Holy Son, Holy Spirit: three we name thee, though in essence only one; undivided God we claim thee, and adoring bend the knee while we own the mystery. Thou art King of glory, Christ: Son of God, yet born of Mary; For us sinners sacrificed, And to death a tributary: First to break the bars of death, Thou has opened Heaven to faith. Therefore do we pray Thee, Lord: Help Thy servants whom, redeeming By Thy precious blood out-poured, Thou hast saved from Satan’s scheming. Give to them eternal rest In the glory of the blest. Spare Thy people, Lord, we pray, By a thousand snares surrounded: Keep us without sin today, Never let us be confounded. Lo, I put my trust in Thee; Never, Lord, abandon me.

[@capecodder04]

Thanks for those words

[@EdsonMassi]

Muito lindo esse arranjo musical e vocal, Glória ao Rei dos reis e Senhor dos senhores

[@michaelmyers7421]

@@EdsonMassi Sim, o Padre Alemão que criou a Letra estava realmente inspirado pelo Espírito Santo

[@papillondumonde7887]

Thank you

[@world.of.hemant]

Amen

[@doughyden7988]

Gorgeous. To think I had to watch a horror series to discover it.

[@DoctorXander]

Gives me chills every time, 10/10

[@rodicus]

The plain singing style that the choir utilized for the soundtrack was a perfect representation of a devout rural Catholic congregation. Not plain song but also not overly polished, all of the hymns follow the same format, from two part harmony to fully realized four part choral settings. It’s brilliant writing and mirrors the action on the screen perfectly.

[@johnfox7985]

Absolutely. Part of the charm is in the unpolished, American-accented singing. Too refined and we'd be taken out of our suspension of disbelief somewhat!

[@archerjayy1809]

“Son of god yet born of Mary!”

[@robw8173]

?

[@vulcanyon]

powerful stuff

[@jakefitzsimons4245]

Joseph got cucked hard

[@toddf.packer9394]

If there was ever a church that sang like this, I'd be there every weekend just for that

[@guillaumechapuis8172]

This song is so emotional and makes me remember how great and spiritual is this TV show

[@iraildojunior4647]

This is the best version of this song

[@bp6h]

Still the best version I have heard. That pipe organ hit different! 😍

[@daddycoutts]

I listen to loads of music but this is one the most beautiful songs I've ever heard. Designed to rejoice, serves to reflect and rejoice. I love it

[@aliibnibrahim301]

This song makes me cry, every time.

[@daveme3582]

Your not alone

[@ST4LLI0N]

I am an atheist but I would surely go to mass just to sing this. Beautiful stuff.

[@kalisiradua2045]

Please do...you would be surely BLESSED 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@iosota]

I agree. I'm no atheist, but I rarely attend church. You, I, or anyone can attend mass any time. We don't need to be overzealous fanatics to attend, like some people seem to think!

[@mikelor84]

one can be catholic or not, one can agree with our values or not, but I gotta say, Christian culture and folklore are pretty cool in many aspects

[@darknyght3962]

Kinda same Grew up with this Catholic shit sometimes it is alright to hear it.

[@ST4LLI0N]

@@Erin-bc8ic lol ok

[@TheAMVDJ]

Outstanding moment in the show. Best song out of all the great songs

[@jackburrows5850]

Best track of the series!

[@vny777_8]

Agreed

[@Legnerps]

Tied with Nearer My God to Thee !!

[@andersonadauto1076]

Yes🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@Dcpepper94]

Never, Lord, abandon me ❤️‍🔥

[@demoz4107]

I love being catholic ❤️

[@chrismo79]

Amen 🙏 me To.

[@Arkady20]

Yup! Me too!

[@thomasov2004]

alot of children probably don't

[@themonsterunderyourbed9408]

​@@thomasov2004Imagine judging an entire religion/group of people by the actions of a few. You are aware that everyone can be corrupted right? No one is perfect. Many children have suffered at the hands of many different groups of people. Should we condemn them all? Men have abused children: do we condemn all men? Same with women. Same with the Jewish, same with the Muslims. If an atheist abuses a child, does that mean all atheists abuse children? How about this. How about you start thinking for yourself and stop being brainwashed by society just because it tells you it's cool to bash God and Catholics?

[@dukeofjerky4215]

@@thomasov2004 funny guy

[@danilsmith7292]

If the full version with organ was played at an adoration... that would be the most legendary thing. 🙏🙏📿 This is a super rare version to come across of this song because I searched for something along the level as this... NO other version matches to this one. This one is *ONE OF A KIND*

[@vdkasdness]

because this is a netflix version of the hymn

[@earlvincetinaja2243]

You should watch the series, I too am a Catholic and I find the whole thing rather enjoyable despite the poor interpretation the show has about the afterlife and how misguided the main characters are.

[@Thanmarkou]

Flanagan delivered once again.

[@deedeemegadudu9773]

Rocked me to my core 🥲

[@FelipeOliveiraReis]

Are what this church songs do

[@vny777_8]

This is a reflection of the entire series. There are 7 verses (episodes). Each verse builds as more and more people come to the church. The first 2 verses have a refrain(as if to stress a message). The 3rd through the 5th verse have no refrain because a miracle has already taken place in episode 2 (no need to stress the message anymore, the people are coming). The 6th verse brings the organ in because we're almost home. It also has a refrain to once again reinforce the message to keep people on track (and not be afraid). The 7th and final verse/episode is the most full because now the whole town is involved (whether they want to be or not). It also has a refrain/coda because in the end they all put their trust in "the lord" and pray they won't be abandoned in this most important time.

[@vatronem4182]

Underrated comment

[@allya6500]

Thank you for this!

[@henrykjaronowski8023]

What a wonderful exposition thank you

[@fatboydanny1234]

Never Lord abandon me 🙏

[@GO_GO-YOGO-BLASTER]

I love how Midnight Mass was slow burning like Berserk golden age arc

[@Dende8981]

I love this Show and this Song so much. Its a Song, that i just can't Listen to once and move on. I always have to hear it multiple times. Fantastic

[@melhorestique5763]

Essa é a melhor música da Série... No ponto alto da série culminando para o final

[@tiptucker9523]

Brings me WAY back to when I was a child/teen. My family and I attended massevery week and ccd for many years and used to carol this beautiful piece in and out of church.

[@gs2lover]

If someone yold me there will be a Miracle in the church tonight I will run

[@legent23]

@Newton Brothers If you will arrange more church songs like this, it would increase the love and power in the hearts of humanity 👌 Best greetings :)

[@marykunzgoldman1276]

We just sang this beautiful hymn at Mass today -- I sing in the choir at the traditional Latin Mass, and it was the closing hymn. I was wondering what recordings of it were out there and I found this. Though I never heard of this series I am so happy people are getting to know "Holy God, We Praise Thy Name" -- it goes back at least to the 1700s when it appeared in a German Catholic hymn book. A great, great song -- it rates up there with "Hail, Holy Queen Enthroned Above" as the kind of anthem you can really raise the roof with, which we did this morning. So happy everyone is listening to this. May the Divine Assistance remain always with us and may God bless us all!

[@VineVitumEt5]

If you are a very devout Catholic, then you might not want to watch the show. It is about an isolated community that takes their religion so seriously that fanaticism takes over with dire consequences. I'm an ex-Catholic, so I wasn't bothered by it.

[@oscarchavezavellan2738]

​​@@VineVitumEt5t's not about anti-religion though. The show shows strength in believing, what it's actually against is blind fanatism and twisting your beliefs to fit whatever benefits you and makes you feel better. It's an actual nuanced and respectful revision on religion and beliefs. There are a lot of moments where the character's beliefs are an actual strength that can do good, like when the girl forgives the guy who paralyzes her or the ending itself where it's shown how accepting something inevitable with grace is a virtue and that virtue and strength can be given by god. "God give us the serenity to accept the thing we cannot change, the courage to change the things we can and the wisdom to know the difference" is a prominent quote that the show uses.

[@Bumbley1]

@@oscarchavezavellan2738 **SPOILERS** Also the show quite effectively warns against false teachings. In Christianity that the priest and his "angel" could grant eternal life. There is already a "new and everlasting covenant" that grants eternal life, that through Christ in his eternal kingdom. The mistake of the priest, and the parishioners to an extent, was that they valued "my will be done" over God's will and were led astray. It went along quite well with descriptions of the anti-christ. Per the Catechism (CCC 675), "Before Christ’s second coming the Church must pass through a final trial that will shake the faith of many believers. The persecution that accompanies her pilgrimage on earth will unveil the “mystery of iniquity” in the form of a religious deception offering men an apparent solution to their problems at the price of apostasy from the truth. The supreme religious deception is that of the Antichrist, a pseudo-messianism by which man glorifies himself in place of God and of his Messiah come in the flesh."

[@moviemaster8510]

To hear such a beautiful and hopeful-sounding song be used at the precipice of an atrocious act of evil made this my favorite moment of the series.

[@michaelowens5394]

I can think of about 5000 hymns I'd like to hear these people sing. I would pay, too. Good money.

[@TimZilarMusic]

I was really taken back when I heard this arrangement in that episode; Just a profoundly beautiful choral arrangement that builds so organically. I'm mesmerized by the inner voice movements the most as they really draw out that emotion in those chords (like the F/A especially or whenever the top voice/melody is hanging on a note and the inner voice moves down, etc.) The arrangement is just so well written and the vocalists did a terrific job with this, especially in getting a more contemporary/bright sound instead of a warmer classical sound with soft r's and the rest (not a vocalist so don't really know how to explain haha). As the song builds into the second half, the organ fade in felt so natural and then became incredibly captivating in supporting the vocalists. it also sounds like you took some of the vocal tracks, duplicated them, and nudged them over to get that kind of slightly delayed/live room kind of sound? Just great work! Really can't say enough good things about this arrangement!

[@OsegheAwotuezi]

Born to a hymn singing church this particular hymn stayed with me yet I do not know it

[@walangkausap630]

As a catholic church choir member, I like this rendition. 9.8/10

[@coramatias4440]

🙏Our Almighty, All-loving, All-merciful, All-just GOD🙏, Your Will, Your Way, Your Decisions be done in the lives of my children and their families; Mari, Taka, Mikio and their families; all my families, relatives, friends, supporters; all our fellow human beings especially our least fortunate and unfortunate sisters and brothers in the world and in my life. Our ultimate thanksgiving, our dearest GOD🙏. Amen👼😇🎶🎶🎶🎶🌈🌟☘

[@danilsmith7292]

AMEN bro!!!

[@Comegetmebitch]

The way they make this beautiful song bring such a dark vibe is genius. I had chills.

[@cleuzazzz577]

Music😍

[@brettrheihardt4763]

This is the most unbelievably beautiful thing I’ve ever heard. It makes my soul feel like it’s swelling to the bursting point. The image of the townsfolk’s procession through the streets singing this hymn was just so compelling in a way that I can’t explain. Faith can be such a heart wrenching thing. I was reading about the origin of this particular hymn and was not surprised to find it’s German, and during world war II there was an additional verse added praising adolf hitler. Which to me is just another illustration of mass subscription to horror handed down from an institution that people trust. Societies are truly bizarre when you really consider them. The show is a work of art, one which evoked many long forgotten feeling and occurrences in my own life. It was a cathartic watch.

[@marykunzgoldman1276]

I would like to see the documentation of the World War II verse you mentioned praising Hitler. I never heard of that. Maybe someone in the Nazi government tried to force it on congregations? Whatever, I would like to know where you got that from.

[@brettrheihardt4763]

@@marykunzgoldman1276 (from Wikipedia ) The hymn became also part of military hymnbooks where it was considered as a song of thanksgiving. The military hymnal of the Evangelical Church of 1939 added a conclusion verse which praised the Führer Adolf Hitler. The hymnal of the so-called "German Christians" (1941) was named after the song and contained a version which was "purified of Jewish elements" and adjusted to the Nazi ideology.[5]

[@OrPezarker]

Damn, you described exactly what I felt when I watched the scene. Seeing them so happy with so much faith, walking towards their end without their knowing was brilliant!

[@diegomendonca2155]

One of the best scenes of the serie.

@@diegomendonca2155 A really powerful one

[@mathiusq9128]

This is my jam

[@daddythefather3099]

Sublime 😌👌

[@conndor2753]

I grew up Catholic, so hearing this in the show struck home in me. This show was something else, man. EDIT: As much as I enjoy Squid Game, it's a damn shame this gem of a series is so overshadowed by it. MM needs more recognition.

I felt it sag a bit around the middle but really picked up towards the end. A worthwhile watch anyway

[@sebastianpinto8113]

1 Holy God, we praise thy name. God of all, we bow before thee. All on earth your scepter claim; all in heav’n above adore thee. Infinite thy vast domain, everlasting is thy reign. 2 Hark, the loud celestial hymn, angel choirs above are raising. Cherubim and seraphim, in unceasing chorus praising, fill the heav’ns with sweet accord: Holy, holy, holy Lord. 3 Lo! the apostolic train join thy sacred name to hallow. Prophets swell the glad refrain, and the blessed martyrs follow, and, from morn till set of sun, through the church the song goes on. 4 Holy Author, Holy Word, Holy Spirit, three we name thee; still, one holy voice is heard: undivided God, we claim thee, and adoring bend the knee, while we own the mystery.

[@bbtank3000]

"Keep us without sin today, Never let us be confounded. Lo, I put my trust in Thee; Never, Lord, abandon me." These last 4 lines are basically foreshadow of what's to come. They put their trust in the faith presented before them, and are abandoned to unimaginable evil for the remainder of that night.

[@velstadtvonausterlitz2338]

And choose to do the right thing despite suffering so much. They passed the test and are not found wanting. They earned their rest.

[@elicrowleyycontreras1135]

@@velstadtvonausterlitz2338 What?

[@velstadtvonausterlitz2338]

@@elicrowleyycontreras1135 God gave them a fitting challenge to test their faith. They succeeded the test and died with a clean conscience. Dying with a clean conscience is a sure sign of you going into heaven.

[@gabrielmonteiro9527]

Mike Flanagan entregou à humanidade uma das melhores cenas a que se pode assistir. Todos caminhando em direção à igreja e cantando esse hino, enquanto o coro vai se tornando mais numeroso...

[@JohnMuthama-co7gj]

this song really encouraged me when verything seemed to e falling apart in the seminary

[@ricardoruano1183]

Makes me cry.

[@Kangaroo_Poison]

Organ comes in at 4:00.

[@JsawMusic-ec4mc]

How has been 2 years

[@valerioangioletti8820]

Semplicemente fantastici meraviglia pura esecuzione straordinaria.

[@isaiahbasaldua924]

May I not believe in Christ anymore I declare his love is beyond the church and he was radical who fought for justice and redemption of all people something I aspire to do everyday

[@taqiyasir8086]

absolutely beautiful!! I love the Christian faith ✝

[@probono3284]

The reason this is such a great hymn is that it has such a narrow vocal range - anybody can sing it and sing it well.

[@jakobbarger1260]

A far cry from the worship songs we hear on the radio, written by and for trained vocal soloists, and yet they get imported into the church for a clueless congregation to moan along to. Keep it simple and a beautiful.

[@VineVitumEt5]

Other sings that are simple to sing are "Rock of Ages," and "Shall We Gather at the River."

[@miastrid8771]

so beautiful

[@Greenskeletonmane2113]

I’m drunk and smoking a cig to this

[@lenamalmgrensthlm08]

I have always been an atheist but after this I’m struggling

[@indonesianstudent88]

Yes, perhaps consider going to a Lutheran church closest to your home some time

[@mydreamsarecomingtrue]

Go straight to the original Church kzbin.info/www/bejne/oam0eIaggL6maKssi=xl3v6RiTC3GeJ2uc

[@tonybarnes4839]

Why is this song not on the soundtrack on Spotify? It makes me so sad, this is the best song and performance from the whole show

[@asyouare1055]

it is on Spotify!

[@Miki.W]

So beauteful. ❤️

[@christopherpopo6605]

From this song I’m feel bless and peace..hopefully this song will always been use for Holy Mass even it its a classical song but from this song I can tell this is the old tradition Roman Catholic teaching…may God Bless Us always with peace and joyfull..amen..🙏🙏🙏

[@chrismo79]

Amen🙏

[@peterj1572]

spirit

[@martinelasorsa4334]

Okay. So I've lost count over how many times I've rewatched this show. and this is all my thoughts: Just the whole set of moments with this hymn. It has the typical beauty and ambiance of an Easter service considering the resurrection being a big deal in Christian belief, very clearly. But, with this show perfectly capturing elements of religious trauma and blind faith, and you know exactly what's going to happen next. Then the camera pans to Fr Paul walking up front and the facial expressions with his hands in prayer gave me so much curiosity over what was on his mind at the time before confessing to the congregation. Oof! Just beautiful and terrifying at the same time. Way to go Flanagan and Newton Bros. over this shit!

[@cameronlings5076]

So powerful and beautifully choreographed in the series

[@kotetsu131]

He has nothing to do with this hymn but Billings would be proud :)

[@cleuzazzz577]

my favorite series made me cry and rejoice

[@Jeeper69]

Let’s just say I’m wrong, and God doesn’t exist. Nothing happens after death. But what if I’m right, and God does exist??

[@knightsonofjack]

Ok pascal

[@user-um7bb3ri9k]

Who through him have faith in God who took him up again from the dead into glory; so that your faith and hope might be in God.

[@Psnowdog7]

All these people wanted was to celebrate Easter….if they only knew

[@Bu-bo-Bu-bo]

I'm completly atheist but i find this very beautiful. Thanks to our brains and billions or years of evolution, all humans are able to appreciate music. I'm happy to enjoy this moment, and i'm even happier to know that millions or other people do, even if they disagree with me, in the name of their god, of just, in the name of good music.

[@daveme3582]

Preach on brother. Im more in that agnostic camp. I like to say, I believe in what I dont know.

[@Ereh729]

Repent and God will forgive you

[@TheMikesShow1]

Such a calming beautiful atmosphere, too bad it jerks into one of the most disturbing scenes in television. But still, good church music

[@Andres-fp8xk]

does anyone have the chords for this?

[@renantrotti5787]

this may help :) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holy_God,_We_Praise_Thy_Name

[@MrNewtonsdog]

It's a bit too complex to write down in chord form what makes it sound so distinctive, but it revolves around F major, Csus4, Bb major, D minor, and various inversions of those chords. Through the hymn the lowest voice line often starts with a descending scale from the root note of the chord.

[@2ndyoutubeacc51]

Who is the choir?? Am I being naive by thinking they're real?

[@Xemides]

The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square.

[@mikelor84]

at the risk of sounding cheesy, they do sing like angels

[@FLT247]

This is such a glorious and beyond beautiful version of Holy God We Praise Thy Name. Midnight Mass was horrid and a disgusting show. Pitiful how Hollywood has marred the name of such a beautiful grace and tradition of the Church. Sticks and stones right? God is truly mysterious and a brilliant prodigy, using this to get this spectacular epic angelic music and his word out to all of us!!!

[@jazzyethecrimefighter]

Me when I lack nuance and basic media literacy:

[@andris31]

When i hear this soundtrack, this remember me heavy metal is not so bad... Catholic can be worst!!

[@SubjectDelta20]

You should learn how to structure your sentences before insulting anyone about anything.

[@kneelingcatholic]

@@SubjectDelta20 Za-Zing!!😂

[@SensationalBanana]

I loved that scene. It feels so much more grim as well on a second viewing, knowing what is to come... I am not religious in the slightest, but I honestly get why people love to sing these sings together, as praise to whom they believe in. Beautiful, beyond words.

[@scholaroftheworldalternatehist]

All people are religious, takes a scare or old age to make them realize

[@SensationalBanana]

@@scholaroftheworldalternatehist Uhm, no. Falsehoods galore with you. I have had scares and had plenty loved ones go through old age without growing religious. You either are indoctrinated/find faith yourself, or you look at it all and realize you just don't believe in it. And then there are agnostics, obviously. Saying we are all inherently religious is moronic, at best.

[@redliner1976]

@@scholaroftheworldalternatehist Tribulation is revelation