Since I am obsessed with this tune, I decided to record everyone singing it as the recessional hymn at this year's ordination of Jesuits to the priesthood at the University Church, Fordham University. Aside from the unruly children that feature prominently in certain sections of this recording, I thought it came out rather nicely for an iPhone voice memo. I still hope for the day that someone puts together a high-quality recording of organ and choir singing this epic song.

In retrospect, the eerily perfect timing of the applause is quite intriguing. It coincided with the newly ordained priests reverencing the altar and making their way down the aisle to exit the Church. It was, to me at least, a very moving expression of thanksgiving.

Jesuit Priestly Ordination 2013 - O God Beyond All Praising

This is one of five songs Grandma Rosie recorded with my uncle Ruel de la Fuente; it was edited by Dino Maclang.

Dave de la Fuente

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