The Love Of God: Choral Instrumental Pak
By Frederick M. Lehman / By Meir Ben Isaac Nehorai / Arranged by Dan Forrest
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Dan Forrest's breathtaking treatment of this beloved hymn is filled with emotion as heard in the flowing piano accompaniment, the violin obbligato, and the masterful choral writing. Together they boldly express the depth and magnitude of God's love for us. A strong selection for the Lenten season or Holy Week.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00041456
More about this title
About the Composer: Frederick M. Lehman
Frederick M. Lehman (1868-1953) was an American hymn writer and composer whose prolific output shaped congregational singing in early twentieth-century churches. Though less celebrated than his contemporaries, Lehman possessed a gift for melody that made theological concepts accessible and memorable to ordinary worshippers.
Lehman's "The Love of God" stands as his most enduring contribution to hymnody. Written in 1917, the text draws on Meir Ben Isaac Nehorai's medieval Jewish poem "Yigdal," which Lehman adapted to create one of Christian worship's most profound meditations on divine love. The hymn has since become a staple across denominational lines.
Why we love this
Dan Forrest's arrangement respects the hymn's architectural strength while enriching it through sophisticated harmonic language and instrumental color. The violin obbligato transforms what could be a straightforward hymn tune into something architecturally complex, and the piano writing gives you genuine musical substance beneath the voices rather than mere support.
What to expect
The piece radiates reverence without sentimentality. The flowing piano creates a gentle, meditative foundation while the violin obbligato rises and falls like a voice caught between prayer and praise, giving the familiar melody new emotional dimensions. By the end, the combination of voices, strings, and accompaniment creates something that feels both intimate and monumental.
Who it's for
This arrangement suits choirs comfortable with richer harmonic textures and ensembles that have access to a strong violinist. The special voicing and instrumental requirements make it ideal for semi-professional and college choirs, as well as accomplished high school programs.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the voices so that the melody line remains audible even when the violin obbligato weaves above it. The instrumental layers should enhance rather than obscure the text.
- Work the choral dynamics gradually. This arrangement builds in emotional intensity, and rushing the arc will undercut the cumulative power of the text.
- Prepare your violinist to lead rehearsals occasionally. Having the obbligato present during sectionals helps singers understand exactly where they sit harmonically in relation to this prominent instrumental line.
- Shape the piano part with intention. The flowing accompaniment described in the text needs flexibility and singing tone, not mechanical regularity.
How to use it
Reserve this for the centerpiece moment of a Lenten or Holy Week service where you can give it space to breathe and resonate. Its depth makes it equally powerful as a concert closing number on a sacred music program, where it can leave your audience in quiet contemplation rather than energized applause.
Skills your students will build
- Singing with instrumental obbligato lines and responding to their contour
- Balancing harmonic complexity while maintaining phrase clarity
- Interpreting nuanced dynamic shapes in a sacred context
- Collaborating effectively with solo instrumentalists during rehearsal and performance