Arioso - Bach

Holy God We Praise Thy Name

Holy God We Praise Thy Name - St. Patrick's Cathedral NYC - Stephan Tharp, organist.

Toccata and Fugue in D minor

What words may not speak, the organ alone commands. Diane Bish on the organ marvelously eloquent.

All Creatures of our God and King

These are the lyrics to the hymn as sung by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir in the video. What a glorious way to start this Memorial Day weekend. (HQ on the video provides a much higher quality audio. If you received this as an e-mail, you must go to the website to view the video. Enjoy!)

All creatures of our God and King
Lift up your voice and with us sing
Alleluia, Alleluia
O burning sun with golden beams
O silver moon with softer sheen
Alleluia, Alleluia
Alleluia, O praise Him
Alleluia

O rushing wind that art so strong
Ye clouds that sail in heaven along
Alleluia, Alleluia
O rising morning praise, rejoice
Ye lights of evening find a voice
Alleluia, Alleluia
Alleluia, O praise Him
Alleluia

O flowing water pure and clear
Make music for thy Lord to hear
Alleluia, Alleluia
Thou fire so masterful and bright
That gives to man both warmth and light
Alleluia, Alleluia
Alleluia, O praise Him
Alleluia

Sing bother earth who day by day
Unfoldest blessing on our way
Alleluia, Alleluia
O flowers and fruits that in the...
...story also show
Alleluia, Alleluia
Alleluia, O praise Him
Alleluia

National Cathedral in Washington

This is intended for the beginner organ enthusiast who may not know too much about the inner workings of a pipe organ. I hope that you find this enlightening as well as inspiring. Please share with your friends and all those who enjoy the beauty of the official instrument of the church. God Bless You. Let us all keep praying for each other.

Frederick Swann Festal Flourish at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

Please share with others who may appreciate the majesty of the organ in the house of God. For all those of you who sing your praise to God and/or play to give Glory to the Almighty.

Olivier Latry Cathedral of Notre Dame

Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris, France. I know that I am usually talking about Texas...not today. Sometimes you just have to let the music transcend your soul. Enjoy.

Frederick Swann Trumpet Tune

Praise the Lord with trumpet and organ...

Holy God, We Praise Thy Name

There is something strikingly beautiful about an old traditional hymn. The serenity of the still church filled with the faithful when suddenly the majestic strains of the pipe organ fills the sanctuary with its thundering voice. The congregation rises as the procession signals the beginning of the Holy Liturgy, and the rest is heaven on earth. Envision the incense, the candles, the vestments (all of which were mandated by God; Exodus).

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

Music: Vienna c.1774
Text: Ignaz Franz 1719-1790
Translator: Clarence Walworth 1820-1900