In Memoriam

Dr. Schell there are really no words to describe how much you meant to me. Always ready with a quiet smile, a witty comment and a beautiful song, you touched deeply the lives of all your students. Thank-you for all that you taught me, my love of choral music is due in large part to your patient work. Whenever I sing in a choir I will think of you and your sacrifice of praise. I can't wait to sing with you again in heaven.

O God Beyond All Praising

O God beyond all praising,

we worship you today

and sing the love amazing

that songs cannot repay;

for we can only wonder

at every gift you send,

at blessings without number

and mercies without end:

we lift our hearts before you

and wait upon your word,

we honor and adore you,

our great and mighty Lord.

Then hear, O gracious Savior,

accept the love we bring,

that we who know your favor

may serve you as our king;

and whether our tomorrows

be filled with good or ill,

we'II triumph through our sorrows

and rise to bless you still:

to marvel at your beauty

and glory in your ways,

and make a joyful duty

our sacrifice of praise.

Sing on Dr. Schell. Sing on!