Yes, especially “Autumn”, the actual last hymn sung on board the sinking Titanic.
“Jerusalem” is also a favorite. Popular among the lads who recaptured Falklands in 1982.
>> “Autumn”, the actual last hymn sung on board the sinking Titanic.
There has been debate about that for 100 years now - it was probably “Autumn” or “Nearer My G0d to Thee”. Had I been there, my choice would have been “Autumn”.
>> “Jerusalem”
Originally titled “And did those Feet in Ancient Times”, although not technically a hymn, is dearly loved, and has been the subject of a protracted snot fight in the UK since WW-1. Yobs are still having at in on YouTube. Although William Blake’s 1808 lyrics may be socialist in origin (see Wikipedia), they still bring tears to my eyes.
What the Catlicks need to do is to knock Fr. Carl P. Daw, Jr. over the head, kidnap him, chain him to a desk and say “Here’s our sorry stuff; now get to work revising it. Or else. Unlike your wimpy tribe, our nuns have rulers.” ;o)
Daw, BTW, is an EpiSscopal hymnologist.
And let’s hear it for Chariots of Fire!