Many are the ways Of the Lord. And Man cannot fully understand or comprehend them. But that doesn’t mean we should lose faith in the Almighty. He always comes through ❤️

Cast Thy Burden Upon the Lord Music by Alejandro D. Consolacion II University Of the Philippines Los Banos Choral Ensemble, (Philippinen) Roijin G. Suarez, conductor

Remember not, Lord, our Offences, nor the Offences Of our forefathers neither take thou vengeance Of our sins, but spare us, good Lord. Spare Thy people, whom thou hast redeemed with Thy most precious blood, and be not angry with us for ever. Spare...  moreRemember not, Lord, our Offences, nor the Offences Of our forefathers neither take thou vengeance Of our sins, but spare us, good Lord. Spare Thy people, whom thou hast redeemed with Thy most precious blood, and be not angry with us for ever. Spare us, good Lord. (Part Of the Litany from the Book Of Common Prayer, 1559) Sung at Canterbury Cathedral during our Royal School Of Church Music Summer Course in 1986, under Martin How. I (David W Solomons) was one Of the altos. John Huntley - a fellow alto - recorded this performance.  less

Soul Of Christ, sanctify me Body Of Christ, save me Water from the side Of Christ, wash me Passion Of Christ, give me strength. Hear me Jesus Hide me in Thy wounds that I may never leave Thy side From all the evil that surrounds me, defend me A...  moreSoul Of Christ, sanctify me Body Of Christ, save me Water from the side Of Christ, wash me Passion Of Christ, give me strength. Hear me Jesus Hide me in Thy wounds that I may never leave Thy side From all the evil that surrounds me, defend me And when the call Of death arrives Bid me come to thee that I may praise thee with Thy saints Forever.  

[this is a version Of a post which first appeared on my blog From the Front Of the Choir]   It’s a dark January evening, cold and rainy, and we’re snuggled up in the warm eating our Supper.     Choir starts in half an ho...

Written in 1848 for the Choir Of what was then Leeds Parish Church, 'Cast me not away' is a masterpiece in miniature. Owing much to the polyphonic work Of the Renaissance, the motet is a deeply-felt work written during Wesley's period Of recuperation fro...  moreWritten in 1848 for the Choir Of what was then Leeds Parish Church, 'Cast me not away' is a masterpiece in miniature. Owing much to the polyphonic work Of the Renaissance, the motet is a deeply-felt work written during Wesley's period Of recuperation from a fall whilst out fishing in the North Yorkshire countryside at Helmsley. The chromatic clashes at the words "the bones which Thou hast broken" are almost certainly reflective Of the pain the composer had suffered, for his leg was badly broken and he walked ever after with a noticeable limp. This performance was recorded in Leeds Minster on Sunday 28th April 2013 during the recital Of 'Music with Minster connections' sung by St Peter's Singers Of Leeds, directed by Dr Simon Lindley. Leeds Minster, formerly Leeds Parish Church, has a long and distinguished musical history. The list Of organists and past organists Of the Parish Church Of St Peter-at-Leeds is outstanding. 'Music with Minster connections' celebrated both this heritage and the status Of Leed...    less

Jakarta Festival Chorus (Male Chorus), I August 2015, GKY Pluit.

63rd Annual Choir Festival Thomas Juneau, Conductor The Great Auditorium (Ocean Grove, NJ) July 9, 2017

Dr. J. Donald Dumpson, Conductor Katherine Pracht, Mezzo-Soprano Dr. Gordon Turk, Organ MidAtlantic Brass Ensemble The Great Auditorium (Ocean Grove, NJ) July 14, 2019

University Of the Philippines Manila Chorale Eman de Leon, conductor