I wanted to hear the words to this song as the choral group versions are rather muddled. What a beautiful rendition by the union of two incredibly talented extended families!
Elaine Hegenberg's composition is truly beautiful. But why is it that only two from four stanzas of the lyrics are sung ? I have never seen any choir group sang the whole stanzas with this more recent composition. George Mattheson wrote a lyric that is deeply meaningful and very Christ-centered when read as a whole.
That’s just what this composer chose to do. I agree that all four stanzas are good. Some other composer is free to come along and write an arrangement using all four verses if they so choose. Personally, I think Hagenburg chose the most beautifully singable verses for her composition. Additionally, it would have been a longer piece than a normal church choir would sing if she had included all stanzas. If a composition is too long, very few choir directors would choose it and it would then not be heard by as many people.
“O Love” was inspired by the words of Scottish minister, George Matheson in 1882. When he was blinded at the age of nineteen, his fiancé called off their engagement and his sister cared for him as he endured new challenges. Years later, on the eve of his sister’s wedding, he faced the painful reminder of his own heartache and loss as he penned the words to this hymn. Given a fresh melody, this setting for SATB choir (and optional cello) uses hopeful ascending lines representing renewed faith. Though lingering dissonances remind us of past heartache, the beautiful promise remains: “morn shall tearless be.” ... from Elaine Hagenberg's own website. I guess it's all the above...
How wonderful!
very nice...
Ohhhhh I listened over 10 times, over and over again. With a voices and 2 family 's who share love. What can I say more. My heart is booming out ❤
Thank you for singing this heavenly song!
Simply wonderful!
Spectacular wedding ❤️
God bless you all
Probs the best version on UA-cam
So intimate and the groom looks like a good ol’ choir boy himself from how he sings
Wow this is a great wedding
Beautiful!
I wanted to hear the words to this song as the choral group versions are rather muddled. What a beautiful rendition by the union of two incredibly talented extended families!
God bless
WOW beautiful
So awesome!
Congrats to the bride and groom and this should be made to a professional recording!!! From one Singer to the next BRAVO EVERYONE
This is wonderful! Great skill and great recording quality!
Marriage goal!
Elaine Hegenberg's composition is truly beautiful. But why is it that only two from four stanzas of the lyrics are sung ? I have never seen any choir group sang the whole stanzas with this more recent composition. George Mattheson wrote a lyric that is deeply meaningful and very Christ-centered when read as a whole.
That’s just what this composer chose to do. I agree that all four stanzas are good. Some other composer is free to come along and write an arrangement using all four verses if they so choose. Personally, I think Hagenburg chose the most beautifully singable verses for her composition. Additionally, it would have been a longer piece than a normal church choir would sing if she had included all stanzas. If a composition is too long, very few choir directors would choose it and it would then not be heard by as many people.
Err… beautiful singing… but isn’t it a ‘breakup’ song?
i personally think it's more like remaining hopeful in finding love after past heartache
“O Love” was inspired by the words of Scottish minister, George Matheson in 1882. When he was blinded at the age of nineteen, his fiancé called off their engagement and his sister cared for him as he endured new challenges. Years later, on the eve of his sister’s wedding, he faced the painful reminder of his own heartache and loss as he penned the words to this hymn. Given a fresh melody, this setting for SATB choir (and optional cello) uses hopeful ascending lines representing renewed faith. Though lingering dissonances remind us of past heartache, the beautiful promise remains: “morn shall tearless be.” ... from Elaine Hagenberg's own website. I guess it's all the above...