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One of the most beloved parts of the Bible and Prayers is the Lord's Prayer. One of the Most beloved psalms is the 23rd Psalm. Bothe I remember learning as a child. Both have been set to music which I enjoy listening to. On You Tube there are many videos of both The Lord's Prayer and Psalm 23
May composers from J.S. Bach to the present have set Psalm 23 to music or parts of it. It is part of J. S. Bach's cantata Der Herr ist Mein getruer BWV 112. Duke Ellington and Jay Z have put it to music. Many Famous singers in all genres have sang to Lord's Prayer. it is based on Matthew 6:9-13 when Jesus teaches his followers how to pray. It is very Moving and it is one of my favorite prayers. All branches of Christianity use this prayer. In one of the episodes of "the Jeffersons" The maid Florence recites it when she and Louise are going to a cemetery One of the more famous versions of the Lord's Prayer is Australian nun Sister Janet Mead which was played on Rock and Roll radio in the 70's. In the late 90's sitcom "That 70's Show" it is played in one version. Mario Lanza, Perry Como, Frank Sinatra The Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Roger Wagner Chorale are some of the many who have recorded it in English. In many denominations The Lord's Prayer is part of the worship services There are also many commentaries on The Lord's Prayer. I of the recite it in my mind and try to meditate on it.
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