The Majesty and Glory of Your Name (Tom Fettke)

Festival Choir - The Mark Thallander Foundation Festival (Cantus Laudendi - Canticles of Praise) - Eric Dale Knapp, Conductor - Frederick Swann, Organist - Kemp Smeal, Pianist - Lake Avenue Church, Pasadena, California

[amycammacktorres]

I had the privilege of singing this with our church in Texas over 30 years ago. It has carried me so many times over the years. The last night before we moved to California to folliw the Lord's leading I stood oitside the choir room listening in tears as they practiced this oiece for yet another performance. We had no idea what was facing us in California but we knew with absolute assurance Who was calling us t9 serve Him here. It has been a journey but one with tremendous blessings and continual peace knowing He is always with us. God's love and faithfulness to His children is truly amazing. We are blessed beyond measure.

[mugsgang]

As a member of the sanctuary choir of South Shores Church in Dana Point, CA., this is the most moving song I have ever sung. It was many years before I could get through it without crying. I feelGod's presence every time I hear it May the words of my mouth and the meditations of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight oh Lord my God .

[jillthornton]

I read Psalm 8 this morning and came straight here to listen to this heavenly hymn ♥️

[vermonter]

If Tom Fettke had never composed another piece, this anthem would have been enough. It's been a favorite of mine for years, one of the most powerful pieces I've heard or sung.

[mimsalamims]

This was the first hymn I fell in love with when I just became a believer in 1986. A gentleman at my job handed me a little casette tape with music from his chuch's choir and I must have worn it out listening to it over and over again. The way I began to think about whether there was a God or not was as follows: on a night when my parents came to visit from out of town, my mom and I slept in my bed under a window. Right before I fell asleep, my mother (who was a beliver and had been praying for me ) began to talk about the stars we could see and how it must have been marvelous the way God made all that is in the skies. I began to almost see with my mind's eye what seemed to be the formation of planets and constellations as I fell asleep. From that night I began my search and found Jesus!! Or, shoudl I say, He found me. Praise the Lord I found this song performed so beautifully by this choir, it sounds exactly like the one I heard so many times so many years ago. I believe it was a baptist church in San Antonio TX that was on that long-lost cassette tape. I played it for my husband last night, as I heard it for the first time now, and it brought us both to tears. Thank you Jesus for giving this talent to people, to write such a song and for these beautiful voices to perform it so magnificentrly. God bless you, the director, the pastor of that church, all that attend there. Our God reigns!!!!

[pastorkelli]

This song always transcends me into the presence of our Holy God. I am so thankful for it, and humbled by our insignificance. And yet He loved us enough to send His perfect Son to die for our sins. So very humbling…

[SusanSpringer-wt]

We just sang this at our church in Brandon, FL 3/06/2025. It is such a beautiful piece of music to perform. It took me back to the first time I sang it with my choir in Sayville, NY in 1987.

[AliciaPinkyDollsYTx]

I just cried. This piece is so beautiful. For the first time ever in my life, I learned how to appreciate christian songs <3

[dannymoore]

The majesty and glory of His am awed by this God who redeems through Jesus His Son. He is enought.

[wesgoble]

Alleluia! God is Almighty and his Glory is seen throughout His universe!! I had the privilege of singing this twice with my Choir Director who is now in heaven. I will sing it again with Carleda Hutton soon. Thank you God for giving Tom Fettke such talent and ability to praise Your name in choral music. Amen!!

[brave]

The BEST choral song for choirs around the world!

[captebbtide]

A cousin sang this song at Mom's funeral, still moves me deeply after more than 20 years.

[c.lalremsangasangtea]

One day I wish I could attend this kind of this massive choir programme. If not, may be I will sing a song in heaven before the heavenly thorn where Jesus will sit.

[bjp]

I sang this song in College, way back in 1984. Every time I'm camping and see Stars, I end up thinking of and singing this song. Love it. The beauty of creation just lifts my spirit and makes me want to sing and rejoice.

[philipdobbins]

I truly believe I was blessed to hear the angels sing when I was flying back from Guatemala from a mission trip in 2002. It was an answer to a prayer to hear the angels sing due to many professions of faith on our trip. It was a medical mission trip that brought many to Christ with a a simple graphic depiction of the wall of sin separating God and man. Many, often including multi-generations from the same family, prayed to receive Christ. I truly believe I heard amazing, angelic😂 voices singing like no voices I had ever heard before. This song is closest to those voices, even more beautiful and amazing because I can sing this song, also.

[BronzeTheSling]

When I gaze into the night skies and see the work of your fingers
The moon and stars suspended in space
O what is man (O what is man?)
That you are mindful of him?

You have given him a crown of glory and honor
And have made him a little lower than the angels.
You have put him in charge of all creation
The beasts of the field
The birds of the air
The fish of the sea

But what is man (O what is man?)
O what is man that you are mindful of him?

O Lord Our God
The majesty and glory of your name
Transcends the earth
And fills the heavens.

O Lord Our God
Little children praise you perfectly
And so would we
And so would we.

Alleluia
Alleluia
The majesty and glory of your name

Alleluia
Alleluia
The majesty and glory of name

Alleluia
Alleluia
Alleluia!

Alleluia.
Alleluia.
Alleluia.
Alleluia.

[basicaa]

“May that be the desire of our hearts, to lead some soul out of darkness to the light, out of bondage to liberty, to lead some poor wanderer out of the darkness of this world to the blessed Gospel.  Amen.”  (DL Moody)

[LindaJohnson-xckl]

Thank you so much for this beautiful rendition of our song. That’s exactly how we wanted it to sound....like a call to worship!

[yellowlynx]

There is one thing about this anthem that is unique. Even if this is performed by a small choir of about 20 - 25 singers, the anthem's impact is in no way diminished. It still sounds "large" - and this is how a successfully composed anthem should look like.

[daveeizenga]

I have had the joy of singing this in church choir a few times and it is a most beautiful and moving rendition and expression of Psalm 8! To God be the Glory!