O The Deep, Deep Love Of Jesus (from Harvest Of Sorrows): Choral Instrumental Pak
As performed by Samuel Trevor Francis / Arranged by Joseph M. Martin
Item: 35-PK00300998
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Description
Uses: General, Lent
Scripture: John 3:16; I John 3:1; I John 4:7-11
A treasured sacred text receives a striking new setting in this anthem. An expressive, arching melody and familiar words paint a picture of divine mercy and boundless love. Lush harmonies add color and depth, while the anthem explores a number of interesting transitions, giving the director ample
opportunity to connect the choir with the wonders of musicality and message. Five stars!
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00300998
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About the Artist: Samuel Trevor Francis
Samuel Trevor Francis was a prolific composer and organist whose career spanned the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His sacred music, including the beloved hymn tune that anchors this setting, reflects the English choral tradition at its most lyrical and accessible.
Why we love this
Joseph M. Martin's arrangement takes a well-known text and melody and transforms it through unexpected harmonic movement and textural variety. The transitions between sections feel earned rather than mechanical, giving your choir genuine musical ground to explore without veering into complexity that obscures the message.
What to expect
The piece unfolds with genuine warmth. An arching, expressive melody floats above harmonies that shift between familiar comfort and moments of tender surprise. The overall effect is contemplative but never heavy; there's an underlying optimism that matches the text's proclamation of boundless divine love.
Who it's for
This anthem works beautifully for church choirs of mixed ability during Lenten seasons or services centered on themes of grace and redemption. It's also suitable for youth choirs and college ensembles seeking a sacred work with both musical substance and spiritual clarity.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the opening melody with long phrase arcs. Resist the urge to breathe at every bar line; let the legit sustain carry the spiritual weight of the text.
- Pay close attention to the harmonic transitions marked in the score. These moments often benefit from a slight flexibility in tempo to allow the new harmonic color to land clearly.
- Balance the accompaniment so the lush harmonies support rather than bury the text. The instrumentation should feel like an extension of the choir's voice, not a distraction from it.
- Highlight the scriptural references in your rehearsal (John 3:16, I John 3:1, I John 4:7-11). When singers understand the theological layering, they sing with deeper intention.
How to use it
Consider placing this as a centerpiece anthem in a Lenten service or as part of a devotional concert pairing it with instrumental solos or other settings of the same texts. Its moderate length and emotional arc make it ideal for midweek Lenten services where the congregation's engagement with the message is as important as technical display.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining legit phrasing across longer melodic lines
- Tracking harmonic transitions and voice leading changes
- Balancing ensemble blend when accompanying instrumentation is present
- Connecting textual meaning to musical expression and interpretive choices