I grew up playing tuba in school. Our high school band played “The Planets” by Gustav Holst. In the middle of “Jupiter” is a magnificent hymn that later came to be known as “Thaxted,” named after the town where he lived most of his life. Thaxted is a majestic hymn that I’ve loved for many years. I’ve just never found lyrics as noble to match the grandeur of the hymn. However, one day while I was reading Romans 8, a couple of the verses fit the tune; I had finally found a scripture with splendor to match the hymn.
Laura Morin, Piano
Scott Wiest / Larry Farnes, Vocals
Piano: Jessica Davis
Violin: Jesus Carreon Rosas
Vocals: Katherine Dahl, Hope Blomquist, Nancy Howe, Tyra Haynie, Mike Hood, Jacob Howe, Troy Stewart, Larry Farnes
Artwork used by permission from Vanessa Horabuena.