| 2011 survey | 2004 survey | |
| 1 | (3) | O Lord My God (How Great Thou Art) |
| 2 | (7) | I The Lord of Sea and Sky (Here I am, Lord) |
| 3 | (4) | All Things Bright and Beautiful |
| 4 | (16) | Great Is Thy Faithfulness |
| 5 | (2) | Lord The Light of Your Love (Shine Jesus Shine) |
| 6 | (24) | Dear Lord And Father Of Mankind |
| 7 | (15) | Make Me A Channel Of Your Peace |
| 8 | (5) | Be Still For The Presence Of The Lord |
| 9 | (13) | O Jesus I Have Promised |
| 10 | (10) | Love Divine All Loves Excelling |
Forty three people participated in our survey to find out what are Stondon and Blackmore’s favourite hymns. Unlike the last survey, conducted for the Flower Festival at Blackmore in 2004, there was from the commencement of voting a very clear favourite. ‘How Great Thou Art’ led the field by a mile, with 13 people putting the hymn on their list. The rest of the Top 10 was much closer with chart placings changing through until closure day. ‘Shine Jesus Shine’ failed to pick up any votes until the last week but secured a number 5 place (down from 2). In 2004 these two hymns were in close contention with ‘Jerusalem’ for the top spot. However, ‘And Did Those Feet (Jerusalem)’ has toppled out of the ten: it is now number 14.
‘Favourite Hymns’ services are a great way to celebrate the end of a special event. The William Byrd Festival has been an enjoyable fortnight or so at Stondon.
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