One of England’s most visited Cathedrals presents a varied selection of 20 popular hymns which would be hard to match. Although hymn-singing has long been an integral part of Christian Worship, the role of hymns has varied greatly throughout the centuries. In modern-day Church services, hymns provide an opportunity for clergy, congregation and choir to join forces and take part simultaneously. More than this, though, hymns are an expression of praise to God in song.
Total time: 66:10
“The Wells Choir is on fine form. The well-balanced recording splendidly captures the overall sound…Overall an exciting disc well worth acquiring.” John Barnard – Hymn Society, 30/01/2006
- All creatures of our God and King Ralph Vaughan Williams, arr. Malcolm Archer Wells Cathedral Choir; Wells Cathedral School Brass Ensemble; Malcolm Archer (conductor), Rupert Gough (organ)
- Praise to the Lord, The Almighty arr Richard R Webster Wells Cathedral Choir; Wells Cathedral School Brass Ensemble; Malcolm Archer (conductor), Rupert Gough (organ)
- Dear Lord & Father of mankind C H H Parry Wells Cathedral Choir; Wells Cathedral School Brass Ensemble; Malcolm Archer (conductor), Rupert Gough (organ)
- O Praise ye the Lord C H H Parry Wells Cathedral Choir; Wells Cathedral School Brass Ensemble; Malcolm Archer (conductor), Rupert Gough (organ)
- Drop, drop slow tears Orlando Gibbons Wells Cathedral Choir; Wells Cathedral School Brass Ensemble; Malcolm Archer (conductor), Rupert Gough (organ)
- There is a green hill faraway William Horsley Wells Cathedral Choir; Wells Cathedral School Brass Ensemble; Malcolm Archer (conductor), Rupert Gough (organ)
- Christ Triumphant, ever reigning John Bernard Wells Cathedral Choir; Wells Cathedral School Brass Ensemble; Malcolm Archer (conductor), Rupert Gough (organ)
- The King of love, my shepherd is J B Dykes Wells Cathedral Choir; Wells Cathedral School Brass Ensemble; Malcolm Archer (conductor), Rupert Gough (organ)
- All my hope on God is founded Herbert Howells Wells Cathedral Choir; Wells Cathedral School Brass Ensemble; Malcolm Archer (conductor), Rupert Gough (organ)
- For all the Saints Ralph Vaughan Williams, arr. Richard R Webster Wells Cathedral Choir; Wells Cathedral School Brass Ensemble; Malcolm Archer (conductor), Rupert Gough (organ)
- When morning gilds the skies Joseph Barnby Wells Cathedral Choir; Wells Cathedral School Brass Ensemble; Malcolm Archer (conductor), Rupert Gough (organ)
- The Lord’s my shepherd arr. Malcolm Archer Wells Cathedral Choir; Wells Cathedral School Brass Ensemble; Malcolm Archer (conductor), Rupert Gough (organ)
- All for Jesus Sir John Stainer Wells Cathedral Choir; Wells Cathedral School Brass Ensemble; Malcolm Archer (conductor), Rupert Gough (organ)
- The day Thou gavest, Lord, is ended Clement Schofield, des. Malcolm Archer Wells Cathedral Choir; Wells Cathedral School Brass Ensemble; Malcolm Archer (conductor), Rupert Gough (organ)
- Guide me O Thou, great redeemer John Hughes, arr. Richard R Webster Wells Cathedral Choir; Wells Cathedral School Brass Ensemble; Malcolm Archer (conductor), Rupert Gough (organ)
- Lord of all hopefulness Irish trad. Wells Cathedral Choir; Wells Cathedral School Brass Ensemble; Malcolm Archer (conductor), Rupert Gough (organ)
- Praise to the Holiest in the Height J B Dykes Wells Cathedral Choir; Wells Cathedral School Brass Ensemble; Malcolm Archer (conductor), Rupert Gough (organ)
- Come down, O love Divine J B Dykes Wells Cathedral Choir; Wells Cathedral School Brass Ensemble; Malcolm Archer (conductor), Rupert Gough (organ)
- Lo, He comes with clouds descending arr. Richard R Webster Wells Cathedral Choir; Wells Cathedral School Brass Ensemble; Malcolm Archer (conductor), Rupert Gough (organ)