The Lord’s Prayer in Song
No Wonder It’s an East Falls Tradition!
The version of the Lord’s Prayer that is often sung today was written too late (1935) to receive a stamp of approval by many in the church. It became popular. Popular is somehow seen as ungodly—a dangerous place to lead the common parishioner.
Yet, the Lord’s Prayer in music never fails to stir the heart and take the words so easily repeated by mindless memory to new heights.
Here is a link that explores the Lord’s Prayer in music that we hope you will enjoy.
- There is a traditional singing of the Malotte version by British artist, Charlotte Church.
- A second offering explores the Lord’s Prayer musically, in different languages, and visually.
- A third was published in the United Kingdom at the time of the Millennium. It topped the British charts, although some stations refused to air it—too religious and Christmas was over! It uses the tune of Old Lang Syne.
- My favorite appeals to my love of guitar music. It’s the fourth video on this site by Doyle Dykes. Again, it’s the Malotte version. Love those harmonics near the end!
And guess what! Albert Hay Malotte, the composer, was a member of St. James the Less Episcopal Church in EAST FALLS!
They were treated badly by their diocese, too! The riches of East Falls are coveted by many!
25 Aug 2013