Program notes
Nearer, My God, To Thee is a Christian chorale written by the British poet Sarah Flower Adams in the 19th century. This documentary explores its history and the performances of this hymn as well as numerous others, performed here by the Bills, the Chorale of the University of Southampton and Ken Whiteley and Friends.
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.