An Organist’s DREAM!

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For me, in times of stupidity and madness, seeing a young and brilliant man playing organs and showing us interesting places gives me comfort and joy.

Poor, lonely organ, sitting there unloved and silent in an old church - UNTIL YOU AND BILLY ARRIVE. Nice that you could bring it alive again. That was a lovely flute sound on the middle verse of the hymn. I thought Billy would switch arms at some point, but he had an iron arm!

It’s young talented people like Ben that make me realise that civilisation hasn’t completely died. I’m not religious at all but intelligent enough to know that these ancient churches and their music form the bedrock of our culture.

If I was inspired by your first visit to the Rev. George Herbert's church and its organ, I was moved to tears of joy by your return visit. As a cleric, choirmaster and singer of Herbert's poems and hymns, I was deeply moved by this wonderful combination of my favorite English poet, my favorite English organist, and this wonderful historic instrument. So delighted you have fixed the cyphers, and that your brother was able to assist you on this pilgrimage. Now in my mid 80's, I get to church seldom and sorely miss its music. You have made this Sabbath special for me. Thanks immeasurably!

Nobody will appreciate an Organ in the same way an organ builder will. Happy memories of life at the bench, releathering motors and reservoirs, building a console, drilling endless holes in toe board's and slider chests. Happy Happy day's. Pipe organ shops are a lot like Churches. A place of meditation and steady focused attention. I miss all my old friends on the shop floor. The banter, the laughter, a good natured bunch of lads.

We had our 50th wedding celebration on 30 March 2024 and decided to give each guest a flash disk with our 50 dearest music pieces. We often communicate through music, those emotions and messages which are hard to put in words. This hymn, under the title "Tochter Zion" as well as your "How great Thou art" were included. Thank you for lifting my spirit and easing the harshness of living in this broken world. God is well pleased with your work. May love and peace be your portion.

Thank Billy for us. To paraphrase a great English poet, "They also serve who only sit and pump. "

My grandfather, whom I never met and who died in 1938, was the organist and choirmaster for St. Peter's church in Louisville, Ky., USA. How long ago those days of hope were. Rescuing the bird brings a little back.

Thank you for going back Ben. This was so spesial. Thank you for your brothers help to make it possible

Thank you for playing 'Thine Be the Glory.' My wife and I walked down the aisle to it after we were married, 43 years ago. And, as a minister in a Presbyterian Church, I've chosen it as the final hymn every Easter Sunday ever since I was ordained, almost 41 years ago.

This is what church is supposed to be, man communing with God through great beauty, and great music. Whether singly or in groups, makes no difference, as long as there is love and hope.

To hear a George Herbert hymn played in his own church gives me tears. I hope to find some more of his poetry.

I've been waiting to hear the organ and find out how it was repaired. Thanks to your brother Billy for his help. As usual, you matched the music to the organ's capability. You are such a gifted organist!

King of Glory, King of peace, I will love thee. How wonderful to hear that glorious hymn by George Herbert being sung at Fugglestone 400 years later on a now-working organ. Bravo Billy! Awe-inspiring organist and brilliant storyteller, Ben has now become a superstar, playing world-class organ music in small country churches.

Helping that bird out earned you points in Heaven.

Pity the bird left…he was probably waiting to hear the concert and sing along! Lovely to hear Bach on an authentic pump organ, you definitely brought it to life! ❤

Marvelous, as always! Poor Billy, by halfway he looked like he'd had quite a fill of the monotony of that... Nice to finally see him and please, do share a pint with him for his efforts! Thanks for your work and liberating the bird.

A marvelous instrument, in a marvelous church, brought to life by Billy and you, Ben. Bravo, Sirs!

Billy's organ-pumping skills surpass those of any parishioner in the village. Billy always pumps the organ to its fullest potential and satisfies the needs of all out-of-towners that request his unfaltering skill. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉