Be Thou My Vision: Songs of the Celtic Tradition

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Be Thou My Vision: Songs of the Celtic Tradition God's Greatest Hits (VIII/XI)

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Be Thou My Vision is a sixth century medieval hymn that was originally part of a monastic tradition. This episode features performances of Irish religious music, heirs of a long Christian tradition by musicians such as world-renowned Celtic guitarist Tony McManus, pianist Rick Wakeman, the Priests, and the Trinity Chapel Choir.

God's Greatest Hits is a Canadian documentary series that explores the history of some of the best-known spirituals in the world. From Christian hymns to gospel songs, each episode presents information from historical archives and features interviews with music critics, musicians and scholars.