York - Protestant Cathedral: "Psalm VIII" - Anglican Choir

York Minster Anglican Church is a Gothic Cathedral in York, England and is one of the largest of its kind in Northern Europe alongside Cologne Cathedral. The Minster is the seat of the bishop of York, the second-highest office of the Church of England, and is cathedral for the Diocese of York; it is run by a Dean and Chapter under the Dean of York. The formal title of York Minster is The Cathedral and Metropolitan Church of St Peter in York.
The English Reformation led to the first Anglican archbishop, the looting of much of the cathedral's treasures, and the loss of much of the church lands. Under Elizabeth I there was a concerted effort to remove all traces of the Roman Catholic Church from the cathedral; there was much destruction of tombs, windows, and altars. In the English Civil War the city was besieged and fell to the forces of Cromwell in 1644, but Thomas Fairfax prevented any further damage to the cathedral.
Location: York
Full Name: Cathedral and Metropolitan Church of St Peter
County: North Yorkshire
Country: England
Denomination: Church of England
Province: York
Diocese: York
Diocese created: 314
Bishop: John Sentamu
Dean Very Revd Keith Jones

[@margaretogbomo7657]

I love my Anglican way of worship. I shall forever remain Anglican here on Earth. We are a singing people, singing inspiring praises to the LORD of HOST.

[@erikriza7165]

i am Catholic. The Anglicans could teach us something about Liturgical Music. And there are a couple of things they could learn from us.

[@emmorales1]

I'm anglican from Chile, and like so much this music. But in my Diocese the music is latinamerican wtih guitar, I could wish sing a song like this. A hug for all anglican brothers at the Anglican Communion!

[@elizabethboydston1404]

You might look to see if there is an Ordinariate community in your area. We have four parishes in Southern CA -- We are Roman Catholics, Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter -- All the beauty, music, Liturgy, incense and being part of the True church!!!

[@glynnwright1699]

A hug for you too, Emanuel. God bless you and your family.

[@timotheecoloueille7647]

@@elizabethboydston1404 lol catholics always get an opportunity to turn those heretics back to the mother church eh

[@georgiapeach6289]

The Lord be with you!❤

[@swordofomens3381]

@Владмірович Іванович Олеґ hello orthodox brother I'm orthodox too

[@mumberemituserafundi81]

Happy and contented with my Anglican faith. God bless us all

[@MiMiLaXMiMi]

it's things like this that remind me of the beauty of religion

[@hunnicutt11]

Psalm 8 1 O Lord our Governor, how excellent is thy Name in all the world * thou that has set thy glory above the heavens! 2 Out of the mouth of very babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength, because of thine enemies * that thou mightest still the enemy, and the avenger. 3 For I will consider thy heavens, even the works of thy fingers * the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained. 4 What is man, that thou art mindful of him * and the son of man, that thou visitest him? 5 Thou madest him lower than the angels * to crown him with glory and worship. 6 Thou makest him to have dominion of the works of thy hands * and thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet; 7 All sheep and oxen * yea, and the beasts of the field; 8 The fowls of the air, and the fishes of the sea * and whatsoever walketh through the paths of the seas. 9 O Lord our Governor * how excellent is thy Name in all the world!

[@olivierbarthe2791]

Merci beaucoup j aurait voulu savoir si vous auriez la partition de ce chant la je le trouve joli

[@erikriza7165]

The Anglicans have beautiful Psalm Tones. I am Catholic. I was a student at a Monastery where the Monks used Psalm Tones from the Church of England for the Gospel Canticles.

[@lollyclan]

In these dark days it's about time Christians of ALL denominations pulled together and stood together - and stopped this ridiculous infernal bickering! We all believe in the Lord Jesus Christ as our Savioiur and our God.

[@FoxFilmes100]

England, look to ur past and see ur power was in Jesus! Back to Jesus!

[@1wharfboy]

Amen.

[@legostudiosfans7424]

Amen

[@og2816]

Amen

[@kiletedennisdioninfctiaca2607]

Thanks a lot my brother. What ails the English man is something I can't understand. Why abandon such a rich heritage that your forefathers had worked so had and bestowed it to the world. Now Islamism had taken over England with its destructive agenda. Even the ordinary Englishman had forgotten that, Christianity is the bedrock of the modern civilization that we're enjoying today. Greed had taken over everything.

[@mauricefranklin6165]

The Psalms have withstood the test of time and continue to be beautiful .

[@RobertEParr]

This is just heavenly! Perfect.

[@georgiapeach6289]

To my 85 million Anglican brothers and sisters out in the world, Peace of the Lord!❤

[@alterjankins]

Möge Gott euch alle segnen

[@speaks3703]

This is the same tune that LCMS Lutherans use to sing the Te Deum. I love it!

[@EstateManor]

As an Anglican I have had myself be addressed as a "protestant" and as a "Catholic" by antagonistic associations. In fact, to be called a protestant and/or to be called a catholic are badges of great honor indeed! May it be that I am found to be worthy of being called a Christian. This musical setting is lovely. I love the Lutheran liturgy also and experience Lutheran Worship whenever possible.

[@dbellekitchen]

This is true anglican chant, soul lifting and inspirational. A sincere worship to GOD. I wish to get more of this

[@johnuhr-henry9508]

Just the way to sing these Psalms. Very nice to listen too.

[@hsebuliba]

This is magnificient, it is the best I have ever heard keep up the spirit. Hannington Sebuliba- Kampala Uganda

[@Uzbazur]

Amazingly beautiful Choir and Cathedral! Love it!

[@59swl]

I was taught in my confirmation class in the early 1970's that 'catholic' in the then called Protestant Episcopal Church in the U.S. meant 'universal.' Period. Meaning it was and is worldwide. Confusing because some people think because we "believe in one holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church" it means the Roman Catholic Church. It doesn't. The Anglican Church or Communion is the bridge church between Catholic and Protestant Christianity: neither Catholic nor Protestant but both at same time.

[@cmayford4446]

Just how Psalms should be sung. A real pleasure to listen and to be moved by the words.

[@wayneoreilly3827]

Protestants beleive in god the catholics beleive in magic today i choose god just like the protestants im educating myself on the protestant religion from today onwards

[@johnuhr-henry9508]

Beautifully sung by this great choir.

[@ramesses88]

Very nice! The bass really comes through too. York Minster has provided me with some of the most beautiful moments in life. The Evensong is extremely refreshing and whenever I'm in the city, I never fail to attend, even if it means waiting two hours for the next train home!

[@jonb4020]

Superb diction. Thanks for the upload.

[@andingr1409]

GOD BLESS ANGLICAN CHURCH OF ENGLAND..FROM UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST IN THE PHILIPPINES....

[@christopherokonkwo6749]

I love this. Born into an Anglican family and to an Anglican priest.

[@MelonPlec]

Beautiful song, sung in one of the most beautiful Gothic Cathedrals. Moving song. Bravo. :{ )

[@ehimemeohioma6554]

Psalm 8 - One of my best chants

[@cmayfordian4451]

Magnificent music, words and singing.

[@groblerful]

C Mayfordian This beautful music has Catholic roots

[@hudsonbailey674]

I visited several times Yorkminster and was genuinely edified.

[@morrisbarwick908]

Nothing more beautiful, or heavenly than the human voice.

[@lollyclan]

This is the best ever youtube on the planet. There really aren't words to express how wonderful it is.

[@RosannaArt]

These are really beautiful voices singing something very inspiring. Thank you for putting it up :)

[@BrSimeonEFO]

The singing of the Psalm like this is definitely High Church Anglican. I should know as i come from a High Church tradition.

[@michaelthwaite3282]

Rob Suttie Nonsense. Choirs across all "colours" of Anglicanism sing the psalms antiphonally. I started doing so as a young boy in 1954 in a small Parish Church where the ceremony etc. associated with the "High Church" was completely unheard of.

[@dreadnaught90]

Wrong. This is standard cathedral (and other) choir Psalm material.

[@lollyclan]

Beyond compare. Absolutely wonderful!!

[@lollyclan]

I understand what you are saying. I've been both, RC and Protestant but the ill-feeling of one group toward the other is the direct reverse of what Jesus told us to be. There will always be faults on both sides because we're all human and are all full of flaws. If we all just look to Jesus and not judge, as He commanded us, we'd be truly spreading His light to the world. I have decided long ago to be a "non-denominational" Christian - Jesus is enough. God bless, Lolly x

[@adamsendler388]

Absolutely magnificient solemn and moving !!!!

[@lexscar1]

Total perfection from our very own York Minster.A perfect recording around Easter Time.The images are magnificent. Quite often I visit for Choral Evensong which is held in the Choir area.

[@coraliewatkins1170]

Thank you

[@3redwoodsgirl]

Simply beautiful.

[@knighttamplar4426]

I am from india proud to be protestant Christian

[@nyarkwarnyabando4534]

Real worship here. Heaven is happy

[@lollyclan]

incomparably wonderful.

[@rwbrouwer]

Great music, beautiful psalm! What is man that Thou art mindful of him? What a faithful God we have. Hallelujah to Christ the King!

[@lollyclan]

I never get sick of this beautiful youtube. What I wouldn't give to be in York Minster this Easter.... Blessings on everyone in York . I'm with you in spirit.

[@loyalsubject1]

One of the most beautiful Anglican Chant modes!

[@shanahoe12]

Beautiful

[@skasha99]

so heavenly

[@m0bob]

Absolutely - I believe in one Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church.

[@007TruthSeeker]

Thanks for posting this video. I love that church and this music, so this is quite the treat! I also knew David, who was the organist at the York cathedral for some years, back when he was in Redding, California, and greatly admired his musical skills.

[@hunnicutt11]

From the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer: Gracious Father, we pray for thy holy Catholic Church. Fill it with all truth, in all truth with all peace. Where it is corrupt, purify it; where it is in error, direct it; where in any thing it is amiss, reform it. Where it is right, strengthen it; where it is in want, provide for it; where it is divided, reunite it; for the sake of Jesus Christ thy Son our Savior. Amen.

[@lollyclan]

Splendid - magnificent - superb - this is without doubt the most sublime of all youtubes ever uploaded... wonderful..

[@conniechan3280]

GOD BLESS HIS CHOSEN PEOPLE ON EARTH...

[@Salvatore218]

Let us remember the foundation of these great edifices to God as Catholic places of prayer for all. The Dissolution of the Monasteries and Oliver Cromwell did much to erase their true nature as Catholic holy places. Restore all things in Christ Jesus!

[@timothyj1966]

listen to this beautiful music - it is VERY different from anything I have ever listened to in a catholic mass. Very Different. So too our the physical characteristics building wise. Usually not so focused on Mary or the crucifix.

[@Insperato62]

Some people not up to date with English History - this is a Protestant Cathedral (Church of England) with a predominantly Protestant congregation, though some Roman Catholics are known to attend C of E AND also take Communion (all are invited)! This welcome is not returned by the Roman Catholic churches. Before anyone blunders on about the original true Roman faith blah, blah! Remember, the Celtic priests were spreading the word of Christ in Britain and Ireland a couple of centuries BEFORE Augustine finally arrived in Kent. If the Roman Church had had Vatican II four hundred years earlier there might not have been the schism that was the Reformation. The Eastern church managed to preach in the relevant native languages (rather than Latin) from the off.

[@dreadnaught90]

Sounds like it is you who is not up to date. A Minster pre-dates the Reformation and reflects it's original use as a base for missionaries. Cathedrals are the home church of a Bishop. Since the Reformation, some Minsters like York (and unlike Beverley Minster) became the home church/seat of a Bishop but because of it's original name the tile of Minister was kept. So...this particular building is still called called York Minster for a reason. One which apparently you are unaware of. All of this information is in the guide available at York Minster.

[@druidical]

Insperato62 interesting comment about Vatican II. never thought about it that way!

[@markwood5889]

Actually it's not! Unless "English History" has changed since I visited two years ago - at which point it was the "seat" of an Archbishop in the Anglican Church.. attended mostly by Anglicans!

[@mikesobay]

The church of England is not technically considered a protestant religion in the current use of the word. In fact, most protestant religions came from those 'protesting' the catholic rites and ceremonies of the CofE.

[@buntubwimanalivingstone6010]

i have always enjoyed anglican chant, even though in Rwanda they dont employ these traditional musics i am doing my best to encourage my brothers and sisters in the my choir to try and the whole parish have enjoyed the beauty of our anglican heritage pray for us that GOD will still be with us

[@edgiese1]

This same psalm tone is used in the 1941 Lutheran Hymnal as a setting to the Te Deum Laudamus in the Matins service. That setting alternates in the inner verses to a very pretty minor key version. The same setting has been moved to the currently used "Lutheran Service Book." A very pretty psalm tone.

[@FloJ71]

I cant find a score for that Psalm, i even cant find a "Name"...i want to arrange it for my French Horn Ensemble, maybe you can help me to find a score somewhere ? Greetings from Austria

[@LaurieWilliams-lk8fc]

FloJ71 It's by Henry Lawes, at psalm 148 in the 1932 Parish Psalter. A superb chant, one of the finest and grandest of all. The Parish Psalter shows Its name as "Laudate Dominum". Not hard to guess that it was the inspiration for Hubert Parry's tune of the same name used for the hymn "O Praise ye the Lord".

[@martinkobe4084]

@@LaurieWilliams-lk8fc Haben Sie vielleicht die Partitur? Oder wo kann man einige sammlung kaufen?

[@chrisgreenwood1020]

This cathedral may have been roman catholic, but it is now Anglican, and catholics can only dream of producing music of this calibre

[@geoffreyalphege]

Sometimes in the history the Roman did not even considered non-Roman as Christians. As an Anglican I really do not mind if Roman Catholic do not consider Anglican Church as a catholic church; yet I still believe my church is a catholic church instead of a Protestant church.

[@frtlockhart]

love this psalm

[@lollyclan]

@lexscar1 How i envy you. Lived in York as a kid then was brought to Oz. Would just love to visit the Minster especially around Easter. It's a pipedream! Cheers, lolly

[@lollyclan]

glorious! beautiful! exquisite! Thank you so much.

[@hudsonbailey674]

Exquisitely sung. Magnifico!

[@lollyclan]

Wonderful and beautiful...magnificent.

[@debeerpaul]

Thank you Hendry!

[@euphates1]

Amen, Amen.

[@GregorDaniel]

Great Video and soooo fantastic Music! I Sub! Many greetings, Gregor

[@williamripley3192]

Very beautiful.Sounds very British which I like as my Ancestors came from Yorkshire,England.

[@hansguitarman51]

been to York Cathedral on christmas eve a few years ago, just wonderful ! Still remember the fantastic atmosphere

[@knowledge3688]

Forgive me God, for my gambling, drinking, and smoking addictions. it is hard ot be a human, who has natural desires of this world of sin. Help me guide through the suffering of losing my money, making drinking booze feel me good, making me constantly smoke for fun or sometimes when I worked for pleasure. Why am I typing this? I am a proud protestant, whether the church still is or not protestant. Forgive me for those sins, it is really hard to quit. Amen. And I am not ashamed of doing my confession in this comment.

[@Niko5black]

Just love love and jesus and mary.

[@lollyclan]

still the best youtube ever uploaded. xox

[@loganperry6407]

Ever since England turned its back on Christianity, it has gone downhill. I hope England and other European countries truly find Christianity again in the future.

[@3618499]

Logan Perry 😩 " FOR HEAVEN'S SAKE!.... Why stir up religious politics, instead of focusing upon this cherished hymn? Seems everything these days is some cause for great controversy or strife. Now, what's your real issue? "

[@Infbat97]

something even better will happen..just wait

[@krPeter2010]

The Catholic Religion is the true faith of England and no amount of oaths to the contrary by kings or queens can ever change that.

[@andrewm9221]

Glory to Thee, O God, glory to Thee. O heavenly King, Comforter, the Spirit of truth, who art everywhere present and fillest all things, Treasury of good things and Giver of life: Come, and abide in us and cleanse us from every stain and save our souls, O Good One. Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us. Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us. Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, both now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.

[@and3583]

Great Canadian choir, I have that CD from Elora since it came out ❤

[@druidical]

Thanks for sharing. uplifting music.

[@caroltrager2145]

Cathedral choirs are the BEST

[@m0bob]

Don't forget all Christians should strive for unity within the Church in the broader sense of the word.

[@Gatltonian]

While I hate to depart from the theme of most of the post here, I cannot help but observe that this is a beautiful psalm beautifully sung.

[@hunnicutt11]

The churches are indeed divided. we pray for unity- it is on us that divisions and hatred endure

[@ceceliaobrien2673]

this protestant cathedral was built by catholics and the music derives from the great polyphonic music of the catholic church - it is all a continuity - growing one from the other

[@optimatus]

It's christian. That should be enough. :) Protestants, Catholics and Orthodox.

[@erikvanderdoesdebye3039]

***** I disagree. Christians are those who believe that Jesus Christ is their Redeemer. As Job said: "For I know that my redeemer liveth" (Job 19:25a)

[@loganperry6407]

+optimatus I agree, just we should never forget Jesus and who he truly is.

[@nommensensibarani1276]

we also singed in the lutheran church

[@merseybeat1963]

Every two years or so since 1991 we go to England ..and in our usually 3 day stays in York,on each of those trips,we would enter this church,1 or two times a day...As we usually do in all the towns we visit on our month long trips.. .A few years ago we were faced with a newly implemented large entrance fee.....even at evensong,what a shame to not be able to afford this part of Christianity...

[@ds1868]

Yes!

[@olivierbarthe2791]

Bonjour je m appelle olivier barthe je voulais savoir si c était possible d avoir la partition de ce chant la je trouve joli

[@Ajani2000]

@mattsplace85 i know rite..... love the organ!!

[@edwardfranks5215]

The Reformation in England was singular in that it refused to state whether it was Protestant or Catholic although elements of both were obvious for all to see.

[@maringaspk]

very nice tune,would love to have this

[@dmnilsen1234]

Lastly, one would be hard-pressed to find a better example of pride than Archbishop Cramner - who thought that the 1500-year old Church had gotten it wrong and that he had gotten it right. One cannot judge his intentions, but only his effects, which were lamentable, and led to the brutal persecution of the Catholic Church in England, and more so in Ireland.

[@271250cl]

Small detail - the Minster is the seat of the Archbishop of York, not the bishop. (Sorry, I HATE it when people correct my posts, but there it is.)

[@elton1981]

@gfsquire Me too. I was there for that event. Along with fifteen-hundred others.

[@lexscar1]

@hsebuliba ,Ironically the Archbishop of York is Jon Sentanu from Kampala Arriving in England in the early 70s and has since been Bishop of Birmingham,before taking his present position.I can confirm his happiness and the good work he is doing...May God bless you and all in Uganda.....Peter

[@burhanmuftuoglu4417]

❤️✝️❤️

[@foodie65]

@delboy0903 From the website of the Church of Ireland! : The Church of Ireland is Catholic because it is in possession of a continuous tradition of faith and practice, based on Scripture and early traditions, enshrined in the Catholic Creeds, together with the sacraments and apostolic ministry. The Church of Ireland maintains a liturgical pattern of worship, observing the feasts and fasts of the Catholic liturgical year and retains the rites and ceremonies of the pre-Reformation Catholic Church

[@dimacosi]

@Taiginator Well sir, I am a member of the Church of England living on the Continent......and I am certainly not catholic....I am a Protestant and will remain one

[@Lisnageeragh]

@FlyerRan They were!

[@timothyj1966]

@dimacosi love your comment... agree!

[@magellanican]

The words of Psalm VIII from the Book of Common Prayer Psalter (1662) and the King James version of the Bible, modified slightly to reflect the words actually sung by the choir: 1 O Lord our Governor, how excellent is thy name in all the world : thou that hast set thy glory above the heavens! 2 Out of the mouths of very babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength, because of thine enemies : that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger. 3 When I consider thy heavens, even the works of thy fingers : the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained, 4 What is man, that thou art mindful of him : and the son of man, that thou visitest him? 5 Thou hast made him a little lower than the angels : and dost crown him with glory and worship. 6 Thou makest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands : and thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet; 7 All sheep and oxen : yea, and the beasts of the field; 8 The birds of the air, and the fishes of the sea : and whatsoever moveth through the paths of the seas. 9 O Lord our Governor : how excellent is thy name in all the world! ---------- Glory be to the Father, and to the Son : and to the Holy Ghost; As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be : world without end. Amen.