Wonderful Music for Easter

In our last class session I mentioned music (again!) and we talked about its power in worship and indeed in most aspects of life.

I mentioned two pieces that I particularly love in this season: "God So Loved the World" from Stainer's Crucifixion, and "I Cannot Tell", sung to the tune of Londonderry Air. Here are some YouTube links, if you'd like to check these out for yourself.

King's College choir (Cambridge) with "God So Loved the World" (brings back memories of hearing it in that physically cold but marvelous space in Cambridge) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkJGglj9opY

Songs of Praise (a regular BBC production) at St. Anne's Cathedral in Belfast with "I Cannot Tell" (I still find it difficult to just read the words without tears of gratitude and amazement) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkHYR0f2WAY

and to add to the above, my wife reminded me afterwards of a song which we've loved since we heard it: "Beautiful Scandalous Night" - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qahF83maIo

I hope these bring you joy and a renewed appreciation for God achieved for us. May the reality of Christ's resurrection invigorate your life!


ps - Another great version of "God So Loved the World", with St. Paul's Cathedral choir, can be enjoyed at - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5Akz6J8Rw0. I prefer the King's College version because of personal connection - you might like this one yourself...