Westminster Chorus - Oh Love, That Will Not Let Me Go

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Westminster, singing a David Phelps arrangement of the George Matheson Hymn, "Oh Love, That Will Not Let Me Go" in the Petrikirche, a Protestant church (start of construction 1322) in Dortmund, Germany. The church is famous for the huge carved altar (known as "Golden Miracle of Dortmund"), from 1521. It consists of 633 gilt carved oak figures depicting 30 scenes about Easter.
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[@andrewbelz100]

I have watched this about 100 times over the last year. To me, this moment in singing is a classic representation of what happens when preparation, acoustics, a good arrangement, and spiritual truth come together. The singers and the conductor are on a wild ride of the moment that they did not see coming, and it is absolutely thrilling.

[@herseypaul]

Yes.

[@juliedrexlerjohnson7116]

Andrew Belz hi Uncle Andrew!!!!

[@buzzyanderson4131]

Yes!

[@linneakickasola1854]

@@juliedrexlerjohnson7116 Hi to both of you!!

[@user-nf9jz7ex8b]

Yes, amazing!!!!!!

[@jportell100]

I've been singing for the better part of the last 30 years. This performance, even through this venue... a posting on youtube with only a meager pair of earphones, has absolutely enriched me beyond words. The artistry, beauty, and conviction put into the music here transcends emotion. It is simply life-altering. God bless you all and thank you for the gift.

[@kathybanks5921]

Where are more hymns by this group? I can’t find anything from them as beautiful as this.

[@sharonryan4773]

This is the most gorgeous performance of this song I have ever heard. I come back to it over and over. It brings peace to my soul. Thank you!

[@timothysmith7888]

Have you listened to Cynthia Clawson’s version? I prefer her beautiful arrangement to this because she clearly knows the history of this hymn, as well as what and why she is singing these words.

[@mnd1955]

The very stones of the church seem to come alive to this and worship their creator. Beautiful.

[@ollicoolhehe]

Stop being religious, its gay

[@squeezemyparticiple]

@@ollicoolhehe Stop being gay, it's religious

[@ollicoolhehe]

Haha

[@mom2cairns]

Fabulous to see a group of men enjoying singing like that.... WOW!

[@gordonhearn2193]

Especially that young to apply their talent on an ancient hymn of the Church.

[@philkvasnica7384]

this is as close to heaven as most music gets.

[@trainsupporter9088]

indeed! Amen

[@p3t1954]

Keep coming back to this posting time and again. A sleepless night tonight and what a comfort to hear of the love of God that will not let me go. And the added blessing of hearing the hymn sung so beautifully and with such passion and devotion. Thank you Westminster Chorus and God bless you all

[@DrJRaven]

Me to

[@getdusty1]

The human voice!! Arguable, the most perfect instrument ever made!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sammiehjaay]

Seeing the glowing faces of these men is one of the most satisfying things to not only see, but hear in the music they're putting out for us all to hear. What an incredible arrangement and performance. Performances and pieces like this remind me why I sing.

[@lauralavon]

I cannot listen to this enough times! It is sooooooooooooo soul-soothing. I wish this group would do many hymns like this in this church!

[@singmetosleep29]

This is what my feelings about God sound like. Renders me speechless, makes my heart ache for home, and brings tears to my eyes.

[@NurseEmilie]

I sit and cry. Thank You God for this love. I can't survive without it. Beautiful rendition.

[@SarahOh4theNations]

(Lyrics) Oh Love that will not let me go, I rest my weary soul in Thee; I give Thee back the life I owe, That in Thine ocean depths its flow May richer, fuller be. Oh Light that foll’west all my way, I yield my flick’ring torch to Thee; My heart restores its borrowed ray, That in Thy sunshine’s blaze its day May brighter, fairer be. Oh Joy that seekest me through pain, I cannot close my heart to Thee; I trace the rainbow through the rain, And feel the promise is not vain, That morn shall tearless be. Oh Cross that liftest up my head, I dare not ask to fly from Thee; I lay in dust life’s glory dead, And from the ground there blossoms red Life that shall endless be.

[@phoebeseleseng7801]

thanis for the lyrics sis

[@arlenestevenson6833]

Thank you for this!

[@projectsing]

The beauty of your singing leaves me virtually speechless. Thank you Westminster!

[@boffincake]

I cry every time I watch and listen to these guys singing this so beautifully. Just stunning. So happy to have met them and shared some time together.

[@flyer88888]

Thanks again to my wonderful brothers in harmony, The Westminster Chorus, for their matchless rendition of this David Phelps arrangement of one of my favorite hymns of all. I cannot visit KZbin without bathing in this glorious gift. And yes, I "tear up" every time...THIS is why we do what we do ! Don (Vocal Majority)

[@craighutchinson5371]

Nothing is sexier than these MEN singing. Utterly GORGEOUS.

[@clydeneal6585]

goose bumps !!!

[@getdusty1]

The absolute best barbershop singing I've ever had the privilege of listening to. I'm almost surprised to learn that I do NOT have to pay to listen to this.

[@getdusty1]

How many backed this up to 3:24 to listen to it again and again and again?????

[@EvieBeers]

Love to watch Justin as he enjoys listening what his chorus does! He is a great director!

[@malcia444]

He needs to get out of the way - the words of the song speak for themselves - he's rehearsed the song we do not need to see but only hear his interpretation - which is to his taste. For my taste I would prefer a less complicated interpretation that sincerely expresses the words; I'm delighted though that so many have found it a blessing.

[@barriegott8584]

A great rendition of the Gaither Vocal Band arrangement. Beautiful.

[@carlajones2619]

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!! BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!! BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE GOD.

[@deniseforbes3687]

Amazing beauty. Amazing Love. Amazing Savior that will not let me go; for we like sheep have all gone astray I am so thankful. The only way this piece could be better is when we all sing it with the angels in heaven. I’ve saved this & listen to it regularly. It centers me on the most important Person of all time, the Savior of the world, King Jesus. Thank you.

[@Goodfun30]

this is my favorite gospel song gives me tears and moves me every time I watch it

[@margaretwhittaker2291]

My heart is bursting. Words fail me.... The tears I am shedding say it all. Amen

[@LydiaNaomi]

still coming back to this all the time!!

[@Canterburyism]

Make no mistake anyone this is what LIFE is ALL about! Brilliant work!

[@p3t1954]

Come back to this posting many times to listen to this beautiful hymn. Amazing presentation of this song. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13. Thank you gentlemen for your talented singing

[@MyVoiceOverService]

I have died, gone to heaven, returned, but would like to just stay in heaven with this chorus!!!!!!!

[@janthony440]

Oh, would that I could like this a thousand times, and a thousand times thousand! Amen, and Amen!

[@annievanopijnen9840]

Kippenvel ....zo mooi .

[@janeym]

As a member of the Westminster Choir, I am convinced that the name "Westminster" always has to do with passionate, great singing together. What a blessing. :)

[@FrTyler-ku7ex]

Stunning! All the way round.

[@erwindijkstra]

Truely wonderfull, incl. the conductor (for a change) ❤

[@tuesdayhager1753]

Exquisite! Purely exquisite!

[@martinwright4526]

unbelievable beauty. wonderful music and a fine old hymn. touches this old, cold, stone heart of mine.

[@ronniesmith8167]

Quite the most moving the 'old-time' hymns!

[@mikelafleur441]

perfect tempo for this space.

[@lizziebywater9230]

"I trace the rainbow through the rain" - George Matheson

[@giuliomencuccini5153]

Lovely God-fearing young people. God bless you all.

[@Kernmyster223]

12 years later?! Still DOPE!!!!

[@irenemwrench8594]

I went to church on the Sunday after my father died on the previous Monday in 1985. . This was one of the hymns, but a friend of my parents hugged me - I was disraught. Now I grow neater to m beloved father xx

[@irenemwrench8594]

M

[@arthur0enns]

What an awesome tribute to the theme "Love" in the real sense, now largely removed from American culture and values!

[@LFMA7]

Solemn and beautiful just like the soul of the hymn's author, as inspired by THE HOLY SPIRIT.

[@thomespinos4148]

This song and version has left me in tears of joy, peace and love. Love of God that will not let me go. Praise you Jesus for your love!

[@sharonryan4773]

After listening to this performance at least two dozen times, I keep replaying it. It's the most gorgeous performance of this powerful hymn ever! Supernal! Thank you for bringing the listener into the presence of God.

[@silasbm]

Bravo! From Brazil!

[@PendiPamungkasChannel]

Big like

[@SuzieLady]

I am a HUGE fan of David Phelps and I think these guys did justice to his arrangement..My heart was beating so fast listening to this. It was BEAUTIFUL! The acoustics are AMAZING in there! You could here it in the pause..W0W! Thanks for sharing!

[@chelamcguire]

My goodness, what a truly moving rendition of my favourite hymn. Simply breath taking.

[@hannahmain2624]

Chills, goosebumps, almost to the point of shedding a tears... I first heard of this hymn when I heard a simple upbeat guitar arrangement of the hymn from Chris Rice on my Spotify and I was just coming across some other arrangements here on KZbin. I came upon this one and something just told me to stop scrolling and listen to it. Sure enough, it was worth me to stop scrolling! God's Presence is surely felt through the Westminster Chorus's powerful singing!! God is good, all the time! May we forever praise and worship Him and His amazing glory!! Hallelujah!!

[@lisaoehlers7403]

I was delightfully surprised when I found out this arrangement was done my very favorite tenor, the incredible David Phelps. If you don't know his music, you NEED TO! He is an unbelievably-God-gifted singer/composer/arranger/producer ❤️

[@philkvasnica7384]

I fell in love with this song the first time I heard it....here on KZbin!! W-O-W!!!!!!!! So much more soul than the Barbershop I used to sing!

[@trainsupporter9088]

Absolutely wonderful! It always make me cry when I listen to this song so beautifully sung. What a great Heavenly Father we have. Thank you...thank you...for blessing me through your amazing music like this.

[@basicaa]

God within me, God without, how can I ever be in doubt...? I am the sower and the sown, God’s self unfolding and God’s own

[@adrianvarela8890]

+Judi Harbin amen

[@diaaaaanaaaaa]

MR. MILLER, IF YOU SEE THIS ITS YOURE FAVORITE STUDENT. YOU ARE AN AMAZING CHORAL DIRECTOR AND I AM SO LUCKY TO HAVE YOU TEACH ME!!!

[@miriamawatisaukelea741]

I Cry everytime i hear this rendition, what a blessing

[@nikkiwalker77]

Jesus' love. Powerful and sweet. Jesus you are my sweet love; my dove and my tender lover. Your love embraces me and puts me in such ecstasy...I am in awe and tears and my soul is comforted.

[@kathybanks5921]

These guys should do more hymns. I haven’t heard them sing anything as beautiful as this.

[@deannar1370]

STUNNING...just stunningly beautiful guys. David Phelps is an amazingly brilliant musical genius. This was breathtaking to me and it is my utmost FAVORITE hymn.

[@yuehchopin]

Gutes neues Jahr und Gottes Segen!

[@mimismegalife4976]

Tears

[@supersingerdude]

Justin can sing, he just focuses on the music while directing so we can make the best music possible. He's quite a talented vocalist in his own right as well.

[@mommaowl]

Stunning

[@PeggyfromPorcupine]

Don't you just love the expression on his face at about the 20 second mark as the acoustics and all really hit him. Love it!

[@keshaheffron4425]

Praise God for the beautiful worshipful voices of these brothers. May these voices be used to draw people to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, Jesus Christ!

[@johnbrough5510]

Surely the best Barbershop singing in a very long time.

[@aarontodd1462]

I don't know exactly why, but once every 6-8 months I remember that this exists and I come back to it. I marvel at the artistry, I wonder if the men singing this song knew exactly what they were going to produce, and I wonder if being part of that has stuck with them these many years. It is truly something to create and be part of a moment as special as this. Thank you for sharing it with us.

[@sunnyphillips6508]

I have never heard a more beautiful version of this song. Thank you for meeting there to sing.

[@jeremygmail]

Who is still watching on repeat in 2021? The echo of sound off those walls is what I dream heaven to be. Great work gentlemen!

[@lad6860]

Love, love, love! What an amazing experience to share your gift in such a beautiful place!

[@shiningstar3312]

Absolutely stunning.. Breath taking..! Oh Love that will not let me go, I rest my weary soul in Thee; I give Thee back the life I owe, That in Thine ocean depths its flow May richer, fuller be. Oh Light that foll’west all my way, I yield my flick’ring torch to Thee; My heart restores its borrowed ray, That in Thy sunshine’s blaze its day May brighter, fairer be. Oh Joy that seekest me through pain, I cannot close my heart to Thee; I trace the rainbow through the rain, And feel the promise is not vain, That morn shall tearless be. Oh Cross that liftest up my head, I dare not ask to fly from Thee; I lay in dust life’s glory dead, And from the ground there blossoms red Life that shall endless be.

[@fordpopular8792]

Beautiful

[@wynbarratt8943]

I receive this love that will never let me go!

[@dalehilltopfarm]

Simply outstanding!!! And that’s how it’s done!

[@Linda4Yeshua]

Beautiful!! Praise the Lord! Listening to this caused the Love Of God to well up in my heart and soul to overflowing!

[@cynthiacassel]

Love love love.

[@Biggles27]

One of my favourites sung beautifully.

[@rustyross4530]

wonderful

[@piercewise1]

If there is a higher power, it resides in chords like these. Bravo.

[@MrCJ-qz9dl]

Wow!!! The majestic sounds emanating from this choral group l did not expect. I would have expected these men to be dressed in choir robes and not street clothes; which makes it all the more fascinating.

[@artistswriter]

Oh fabulous!! Wow and wow! THIS is the way to sing to the praise of God in Heaven. Chills and tears of joy!! Oh, Love that will NOT let me Go!! Amen.

[@gregdobbin4509]

Wow!!!! Most Excellent!!!!❤️❤️

[@douglasstafford4743]

I account for at least 1,000 of these views over the years and know I’m not alone. Paramount stuff.

[@nathanielolsen1223]

Incredible. Not just the singers though. The conducting was magical to watch. You are all amazing!!!

[@thecrushedtwinkie6632]

"🌠CELESTIALI!🌠 "Music to soothe the savage breast, soften rocks, and bend the knotted oak." William Congreve I'm here because I was writing a comment after the conclusion of a video of a Slim Whitman recording of "Blueberry Hill", first performed in 1940 by Gene Autry in a film titled THE SINGING HILL, and most iconically recorded by Antoine "Fats" Domino, and this song randomly popped up. After viewing this, watching, as they are constrained to do, stiff standing, prim and proper choir members performing shall never be the same! (God works in mysterious ways.) Milton Moore Las Vegas. Nevada

[@snooptodd00]

The best part of this whole video is the wry smile and downward glance from the director at the end. Clearly he understands how special this performance was, and how lucky he was to be a part of it.

[@martinwright2490]

never get tired of hearing this. what a wonderful sound; what beautiful music. keep on singing---how can i keep from singing?

[@flaviojosesilva869]

Amazing song...Hug from Curitiba, Brazil

[@ratman9907]

I'll never tire of listening to this. You change lives, gentlemen.

[@buzzyanderson4131]

Stunning!

[@janetsimmons5264]

Love this special song. Thank you so much. From Janet x

[@playfulpelican]

Chills...so beautiful. Thank you for sharing your gifts with the world.

[@meredithdixonhaynes1826]

Excellent chorus performed in a beautiful church with wonderful acoustics.

[@Sassthepooh]

This is only a small example of what music will sound like in heaven. Oh, the chorus that is already there! Beautiful sound, voices, and calms the soul.

[@marianagecu1643]

That was AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!

[@pamo7579]

Westminster will be in Wellington NZ for the 2014 Pan Pacific barbershop convention around mid-August 2014. Not a lot of details online at the moment, but keep an eye out.

[@1689JeffChavez]

Lovely.

[@feullet]

The free movements so much commented on come from what must by now be a century or more of tradition. And not a little of the strength and freshness of the sound arises from precisely that freedom.