ValuerJim 277 Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 I'm not in any way religious, but I do like a good sing, As a result of having sung in St Aidan's church choir I find myself, 60 years later, able to sing along to any number of hymns, either from the English Hymnal or Ancient and Modern. I even find myself occasionally singing Baptist hymns from my time in the Junos at Queensbury Street. Bring on Love Divine all Loves Excelling or Thine be the Glory! Anybody got any favourites? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,224 Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 After being caught out in squall in Falmouth bay some years ago we sang "For Those in Peril on the Sea." I said to my son that if we got out of it alive we would go to church that evening. Sadly it was closed! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,429 Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 Victory in Jesus. Good old gospel song. I want it sung at my funeral but that's another thread. If you want something a bit more formal / Anglican. For all the Saints. Very English sounding, tune by Ralph Vaughn Williams. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 Here you go phil. Just two of my favourites. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,224 Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 Had them all pushed down my throat at school. Weddings, funerals - I can manage without the hymn book. For a non Christian I'm pretty good on the bible as well. Childhood indoctrination back in those days! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chulla 4,946 Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 As a fully paid up atheist I have nothing to do with prayers when I am at funerals; but I do like a good hymn. Those that get me singing are: The day thou gavest (Lord is ended). Mam liked it so we had it at her funeral. All things bright and beautiful, Amazing Grace. Abide with me. Might not get a seat at Gods table, but might get me past St Peter. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gibbo 04 188 Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 ' When A Knight Won His Spurs ' is one of my particular favourites... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Merthyr Imp 729 Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 Onward Christian Soldiers gets my vote. Is this the Eurovision Hymn Contest? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MapperleyMan 122 Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 For All The Saints. Cracking tune! 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,615 Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 This is one of my favourite modern hymns https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XtwIT8JjddM 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 Ey up Chulla, thou reckons you are an agnostic not an atheist. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 When I attended Trent Bridge school we had assembly every day in the school hall. We'd always have to sing a hymn and two that I loved singing were Jerusalem and There Is A Green Hill Far Away. My friends would stand near me, giggling as I sang from my heart. The words to the songs were shown on a roll that hung from the wall. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barrettkeller 79 Posted May 14, 2016 Report Share Posted May 14, 2016 My memories of attending Methodist chapel (the only way that you would br allowed into the youth club in Hucknall) was, 'What a Friend We Have in Jesus'. Later in life, i discovered this hymn that became one of my favourites: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMart4wXsI0 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,429 Posted May 15, 2016 Report Share Posted May 15, 2016 They don't write 'em like that anymore. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 15, 2016 Report Share Posted May 15, 2016 I really love 'Gather The Grain',totally different but gets me weepy- 'You Are Near'. Regardless of what church/chapel you attend the common thread is goodness to mankind as a whole..some days I fall down,but I try. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chulla 4,946 Posted May 15, 2016 Report Share Posted May 15, 2016 #11. Ah, but it's the tunes I like, not their sentiment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deeps 68 Posted May 15, 2016 Report Share Posted May 15, 2016 When at sea on a Sunday the Captain always held a church service the final hymn was always the Naval hymn which I Always felt was Entirely appropriate especially when we were dived at 600ft in places we really shouldn't have been. It remains my favourite hymn. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
OrphanAnnie 296 Posted May 15, 2016 Report Share Posted May 15, 2016 #16 so how do you feel about the modern tunes Chullah, I love the 'traditional' tunes and remember many hymns from school assemblies and Sunday School. I was at a wedding a few months ago but didn't recognise the tunes to any of them! My favourites are 'O Jesus I Have Promised' and 'Onward Christian Soldiers' 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chulla 4,946 Posted May 15, 2016 Report Share Posted May 15, 2016 I know what you mean, OA. There are Christmas carols whose titles I am familiar with but their tunes are totally alien, and none of them better than the originals. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MargieH 7,615 Posted May 15, 2016 Report Share Posted May 15, 2016 Just your opinion, Chulla. The other tunes have always been there, but each church or school or wherever decides at some point which tune to have, and that's the one you remember. I 've always quite liked it when a different tune to the one I'm used to is played because it makes me think about the words more. I suspect that people sometimes sing along to a familiar hymn tune and don't think too much about what the words mean! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ValuerJim 277 Posted May 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2016 Some good nominations here. To me the tune is the important ingredient, as the lyrics are often contrived and banal. When a favourite hymn is sung to an unfamiliar tune can be a real bummer. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony 27 Posted May 15, 2016 Report Share Posted May 15, 2016 When we moved up to Derbyshire many years ago and attended church we noticed that the hymn book was PC . Onward Christian Soldiers, Stand Up stand Up for Jesus not in, ( tune was in but the words changed ) also in many hymns gender changed to obliterate any reference to 'him'. I joined the Parochial Church Council and as Church warden changed the hymn books back to the more traditional ones. Of course the C/E has tinkered with the liturgy for many years and it puts many people off. Happy memories of St Faiths Church in the Meadows and morning worship at TB school. Kind regards, Tony 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BilboroughShirley 1,120 Posted May 15, 2016 Report Share Posted May 15, 2016 When I was at Portland Infant School we used to sing a hymn that started "When a knight won his spurs in the stories of old". It was a great tune and some of us used to sway from side to side to the music. We got told off for that. Now I rarely hear this hymn and I think it has had some of its wording changed to be politically correct. Shame. My favourite hymn is "Be still for the presence of the Lord". It has a lovely tune and it is the first hymn that our son ever played the organ for in a Church service. He was still at junior school at the time and having difficulty reaching the pedals! A very special moment that I will never forget. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted May 15, 2016 Report Share Posted May 15, 2016 My infant school was All Hallows Gedling, and we spent most celebrations just around the corner in that lovely old Church on Arnold Lane Gedling. That is the time and place that I learnt so many of our old Hymns. There are many that have stayed with me in my life, from that time in my childhood. I try to think of one special one, but as soon as I do, another favourite pops into my mind. Here is a good site where we can see the words to so many of those lovely old Hymns. I hope you enjoy reading them as I have. http://www.songandpraise.org/ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ValuerJim 277 Posted May 15, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2016 I've checked out the top 50 faves, Carni, and there's no place for Love Divine, or even Dear Lord and Father of Mankind. I guess its a Euromission jury. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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