I remembering hearing this hymn in the 1970s, perhaps for the first time. I was a recent convert to the Catholic Church, and a high school classmate had invited me to a priestly ordination of members of the Dominican order held at St. Dominic's in Washington, DC. It was sung as the processional and I remember the friars in their white habits walking in orderly procession into this beautiful old church in a double-column and taking their places in the front of the church. I was deeply moved by it and have been every time since. It was also sung much less formally but not less reverently at the charismatic prayer meetings I used to attend in the 1980. I made sure that this hymn was sung at Theresa's and my wedding ceremony, many years later.
Another one of my favorites! I have always loved the second verse and it often comes to mind in the presence of the Most Holy Sacrament where He is with us evermore.
This is the only tune I remember singing for this hymn when I was in the Church of the Nazarene many years ago now. We did a LOT of hymn-singing and they usually were based on good theological grounds (unlike many of the songs we sing today!). I miss this!!
Great words, great music. Great work! Thank you, Team Esolen. We are not alone.♥️
I remembering hearing this hymn in the 1970s, perhaps for the first time. I was a recent convert to the Catholic Church, and a high school classmate had invited me to a priestly ordination of members of the Dominican order held at St. Dominic's in Washington, DC. It was sung as the processional and I remember the friars in their white habits walking in orderly procession into this beautiful old church in a double-column and taking their places in the front of the church. I was deeply moved by it and have been every time since. It was also sung much less formally but not less reverently at the charismatic prayer meetings I used to attend in the 1980. I made sure that this hymn was sung at Theresa's and my wedding ceremony, many years later.
Another one of my favorites! I have always loved the second verse and it often comes to mind in the presence of the Most Holy Sacrament where He is with us evermore.
Thank you for writing about this beautiful hymn. I learned it in the Presbyterian church.
This is the only tune I remember singing for this hymn when I was in the Church of the Nazarene many years ago now. We did a LOT of hymn-singing and they usually were based on good theological grounds (unlike many of the songs we sing today!). I miss this!!