If the Western world ever needed the Lord it’s now.

As a small boy, I loved this music and words! I would cry then and even now at 65 I still cry. YES Jesus is fairer than all !!!! I truly love you Yeshua, and the Father and the Holy Spirit. I am dying now, bed bound, very ill, was once a cathedral choirmaster, organist, teacher, violist, composer and expert in children's and men and boy choirs, went to Westminster Choir College, and soooo much more. Yet all is nothing and dust except the love in my heart and soul for my beloved Jesus.

@dr.anulimkparumdmbamsc.4084

8 ай бұрын

My thoughts and prayers are with you Amen!

As a life-long Minnesotan, I can say that we ALL are so very proud of St.Olaf College Choir, and of all the very fine choirs in our state. It's part of our heritage.

@Real_Life_Is_More_Important

Жыл бұрын

Amen!

Every student at St. Olaf can sing this. You should hear the whole student congregation sing it in harmony at a church service. Lots of tears!

@Nik513m

Жыл бұрын

We sang it every year at Waldorf too & we all cry because it's such a beautiful tradition & moving song. I cry just hearing it here too.

@lancepeterson5408

Жыл бұрын

I would love to hear

I see that St. Olaf College posted this piece the day after Prof. Jennings died. What a fitting tribute!

Weeping, weeping weeping. The tears are flowing down my cheeks.

This moves me every time I watch it.

This director possessed the secret of all great directors, the mysterious , rythmic pulse that draws his choir in to his genius and then emanates, in the perfect blending of human voices. No collection of man-made instruments could so exquisitely express the tonal vibrations of the Universe. Only a Conductor such as Jennings and his acapella Choir have brought us to this Sacred place.

@lynettesmith5989

3 жыл бұрын

Well said, well said..🙏🙏

@ge0rgealain

Жыл бұрын

Can't agree more 💯

Fair are the meadows, Fair are the woodlands, Robed in flowers of blooming spring; Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer; He makes our sorrowing spirit sing. Beautiful Savior, Lord of the nations, Son of God and Son of Man! Glory and honor, Praise, adoration, Now and forevermore be Thine, Now and forevermore be Thine!

What can I say? Truly Amazing. Can you imagine what worship will be like in heaven? Perfect harmony 🙏🏽❤️

@joanfinholt7274

Жыл бұрын

This song sounds fantastic at a worship service!

I've listened to this upwards of 100 times. Always ending in tears. So beautiful.

What a GREAT humble man, nothing of himself. Just heavenly humility in his greatness.

Our director graduated from St. Olaf, which made it so much easier. Looking back, I realize he was trying to instill the "St. Olaf Sound". We always did this song at the end of every single concert, but the best performance we had was a Chorale reunion 3 years ago. It was so difficult to get through the song without crying. We ALMOST sounded as good as this choir. Thanks for the memories.

Professor Jennings' hands were magic 😍

Beautiful hymn, led and sung beautifully. Praise The Lord.

It is Christmas 2019 and I have watched this, as I do each Christmas. The performance of this hymn brings tears to my eyes. It captures the wonder, joy, and beauty of Christmas to me. And it is a tribute to a life well lived, and a tribute to those in our lives who have cared about us, taught us, and helped mold us into who we are. Dr. Jennings was such a man to so many at St. Olaf, and they were blessed with a memorable opportunity to return and celebrate this very special day with him.

@MrPerfesser

Жыл бұрын

It is Christmas 2022 and I have watched this again, as I do each Christmas. The performance of this hymn still brings tears to my eyes. It captures the wonder, joy, and beauty of Christmas to me. And it is a tribute to a life well lived, and a tribute to those in our lives who have cared about us, taught us, and helped mold us into who we are. Dr. Jennings was such a man to so many at St. Olaf, and they were blessed with a memorable opportunity to return and celebrate this very special day with him. We all have had such people in our lives: parents, relatives, friends, teachers, and so many others. Take a moment to think of one such person - and be grateful. How pleased they would be to know that you are grateful.

A masterclass in expressive conducting. Solo Deo Gloria. Well done, good and faithful servant, and fellow UIUC music school alum!

If you don't like this or appreciate the quality of Dr. Jennings, there is nothing that can be done for you.

Tears Started Before the Intro Was Even Finished...

Absolutely stunning! I'm in tears just sitting here.

Missing this concert, and singing one more time under this genius of a conductor is one of my greatest regrets. I was involved in two productions in Germany (where I live) and when I wrote to Dr. Jennings and told him I couldn't be there, and why I could not, he wrote backk that he was proud of me and my career, and that this is the way he'd want it for me. He was not only a great conductor, but a true gentleman. I think of you, Dr. Jennings, each time I open my mouth and sing, and re-live those great lessons you are still teaching me. God Bless you, KJ. I'd say I miss you, but you are so present in all of our lives.

@e.conboy4286

2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful tribute. Dr Jennings blessed the world with such beautiful music. Good for the choir, every eye on the conductor, as should be. Together they performed a gorgeous hymn and gave the world an everlasting golden standard. Thank you.

Amen!!! Bless New Year 2024!!!

I can feel the movement of the spirit in the song.Oh my little soul is so soft and tender now.

Much needed solace and calm amidst a world of tormoil

This rendition has more than the wow factor. If ever you doubted the existence of God, now it has been revealed.

Oh. My. Goodness. Words cannot describe the end of a life's work resulting in such beauty. What beautiful singing. What a marvelous legacy.

@Ddschochen

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks to my wonderful day for Christmas today thanks so happy happy to have to come to get home and have fun tomorrow morning I have some fun and will

I always shed a few tears when listening to this, just can't help it, terribly moving.

@AmosPressley

5 жыл бұрын

I had a recording of this arrangement that I used to play in my car. Sometimes it was hard to see the road for the tears. Such beauty. Such a wonderful and honorable sanctification of His precious Name!

@e.conboy4286

2 жыл бұрын

We’d be dead if we were not deeply moved by this performance, wouldn’t we?

Oh, my soul, this is breathtakingly beautiful!

What an extraordinary moment....I will stop taking now!

Beautiful adaption of my favorite hymn of all time.

I want to sing this in Heaven . Although not an alumna of St Olaf I don’t think they’ll mind if I slip into the tenor section and sing along with countless others of the ransomed and redeemed - to the very Face of that Fairest Lord Jesus .

@e.conboy4286

2 жыл бұрын

Judith, this hymn simply won’t remain un-sung, will it? Sing on, dear. 🎼🎶🎵

Goose bumps. Every time.

Beautiful vocal harmonics

This speaks to my heart and soul.

How beautiful and wonderful to hear that anthem again!

Tellement beau cantique que tout chrétien à travers le monde, chante. Gloire à Dieu. En français, le titre est TOI QUI DISPOSES DE TOUTE CHOSE. Amen!

Holy Moly. My daughter attended St Olaf and we were blessed to have attended a few of their Christmas Concerts. I cannot say how deeply moved I have always been by this piece. And to see it performed by so many alum, conducted by him, only Holy Moly.

Praise be Jesus Christ.

BEAUTIFUL, when I hear the Capital University Chapel Choir and the St. Olaf Choir sing this ABSOLUTELY beautiful praise to Our Savior, Jesus!!!!!

The Wonderful Praise to Almighty God, What a gracious Conductor,

1. Beautiful Savior, King of creation, Son of God and Son of Man! Truly I'd love Thee, truly I'd serve thee, Light of my soul, my Joy, my Crown. 2. Fair are the meadows, Fair are the woodlands, Robed in flow'rs of blooming spring; Jesus is fairer, Jesus is purer; He makes our sorrowing spirit sing. 3. Beautiful Savior, Lord of the nations, Son of God and Son of Man! Glory and honor, Praise, adoration, Now and forevermore be Thine!

One of my all-time favorite hymns which I have played many times as an organist.

So so beautiful. Thank you. I know this tune as Fairest Lord Jesus x sing my own prayers to it. Now there is this...

This was so nice to hear. Thanks for posting it.

tears in my eyes. beautiful

Such astounding blend, and thank God lack of vibrato. Truly excellent choral sound

This brought chills it was so beautiful. My goodness!

Thank you for sharing this. The world seems a little brighter.

It gives me goose bumps!

I look upon the crowd of people gathered and think of 2 things. #1. Can you imagine how the crowd is even bigger in heaven praising God ? Unimaginable. #2. Remember when we could stand so close to one another? Is this but a memory?

@e.conboy4286

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! And you could have heard a feather drop! Thrilling performance.

@TruthAboveEmotion

5 ай бұрын

You can stand close to each other. Always could. Period. God is sovereign-believe.

@e.conboy4286

4 ай бұрын

Respect for Maestro, and the choir! This is the most beautifully performed arrangement EVER!

@gilgibson1927

2 ай бұрын

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@patrickhennessy9351

5 күн бұрын

There is no god

Also a traditional closing song at the University I went to. So much fun to sing.

Magnificent tribute to a wonderful man

Gives me strength every time .

I have done many renditions of this hymn. It's hard to imagine 900 choir alumni.

This is called, Fairest Lord Jesus, beautiful hymn

@bk29929

5 жыл бұрын

Kat ma no it’s called Beautiful Savior

@omniryx1

5 жыл бұрын

Lutherans call it Beautiful Savior. The rest of us....

@ronhaugen1161

4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful savior is the 1st verse. Fairest lord jesus is the 2nd verse, as I remember it

@lt1nut

4 жыл бұрын

Calvin v. Luther Luther v. Calvin Enjoy, but not too much ;D

Chills. Thank you for this beautiful gift.

What a treasure at 86. His technique is impeccable!

@juliemdavis1391

6 жыл бұрын

Susiedink1 marvellous

so peaceful and beautiful....

Standing ovation!

So wonderful. We love the St. Olaf choral groups.

Thank you.

Very nice.

Gives me goosebumps!

@charmainemilburn6928

4 жыл бұрын

me too

BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lovely....

Beautiful

Glorious!

A big part of the Christiansen school of choral music.

Sublime ....

Inspirational

Brilliant 😊

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤!

Heavenly!,

Wow Nice

👋👋👋👋👋

No, I won't! My favorite part (well, of them) is that when they pan the 1,000 singer choir, like a "Where's Waldo" cartoon...THERE is Anton Armstrong.....SINGING....Taking Direction from Maestro Jennings. How much better does it get?

can hardly hear it :(

Platte crc church

St Olaf? You mean the Snowman?

Hm

Edgerton mn church service

Gorgeous. St. Olaf qas always renowned for music. I knew several grads who made me seriously consider going there. Too bad that they have gone from being a serious academic institution to just another home of wokedom.

@e.conboy4286

2 жыл бұрын

Oh, NO! Isn’t anything revered today by the leftists mobs?

@e.conboy4286

6 ай бұрын

Please don’t allow the woke liberals any opportunity to enforce their destructive ideology and agenda which ruins the highly esteemed college its golden standard of academic excellence. Stand up! Stand up! Stand up for Jesus! Keep the faith of our fathers and the lamps of learning burning brightly. I shall continue my prayers that God grant us wisdom for the living of each hour and grant us courage for the living of these days. Agape, Elizabeth Conboy