Word: mendelssohn
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...choir sang the hymn "Old and New" by J. G. Whittier; the anthems "O Praise the Lord" by Weldon (17th century); "I will mention the loving kindness of the Lord" by Sullivan; and "If with all your hearts" by Mendelssohn. Mr. V. O. Johnson of Boston was the soloist...
...serve not yourself, serve the world. To this spirit the world opposes the precepts; blessed are the warmakers, for they shall inherit the kingdoms of the earth, etc., etc. The world does not want what Christ offers. The choir sang the following: "Sing of Judgment," (from Mendelssohn's "Lauda Zion"); "As now the Sun's declining rays," Barnby; "Abide with me," Shelley...
...choir sang: "Hearken Unto Me,"- Sullivan; "Now we are Ambassadors," (duet from Mendelssohn's St. Paul) by Schwartx, L. S., and Merrill, '90; "The Shadows of the Evening Hour," -Barri...
...Grieg was the novelty. The fourth movement, which obtained an encore, has a clumsy, grotesque, theme worked up in a theatrical fashion and very much a la Wagner. After a fourth hearing one is convinced that this movement does not deserve so much applause. The Italian Symphony of Mendelssohn was simply delicious. Mr. Nikisch led the work in an exhilarating manner...
...Gordon conducted Vespers in Appleton Chapel yesterday afternoon. He spoke of the Messiahanic hope; that we should not be disappointed if the future turns out different from what we expect. The choir sang the following selections very acceptably: "Song of Judgment," Mendelssohn; "I will Lay me Down in Peace," Niles; "O thou that Weepest," Stainer. Mr. Geo. J. Parker, of Boston, was the soloist...