So, the pipe organ can excite my heart to devotion, piety, and good works, and helps me prepare to receive and cooperate with the Grace of God given in the Sacraments? ;)
A large congregation, singing full out on Easter morning, nearly drowning out the the sound of a fine (recently-tuned, thankyouverymuch) organ being played well... at that, my friends, at that the Gates of Hell tremble.
It's because they never heard Bach!!!
ReplyDeleteAlthough I will freely admit that the human voice alone makes the most beautiful sound of all.
ReplyDeleteClearly you never heard me make a joyful noise.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Uzk0CRis6g&feature=related
Is that you playing, Larry?
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ReplyDeleteSo, the pipe organ can excite my heart to devotion, piety, and good works, and helps me prepare to receive and cooperate with the Grace of God given in the Sacraments? ;)
ReplyDeleteI wish. lol I was talking about my not quite so human singing voice. God bless the parishioners who sit in front of me.
ReplyDeleteLarry, I grew up sitting in front of a man who made a joyful NOISE! God bless him for his joy! (And you, too!)
ReplyDeleteA large congregation, singing full out on Easter morning, nearly drowning out the the sound of a fine (recently-tuned, thankyouverymuch) organ being played well... at that, my friends, at that the Gates of Hell tremble.
ReplyDeletewell... at that, my friends, at that the Gates of Hell tremble.
ReplyDeleteLOL!!! But very true, I'm sure!
Christine