Funny you should mention this hymn. For our church body this hymn is assigned as the Hymn of the Day (sung right before the sermon). This Sunday is Judica (5th Sunday in Lent), the beginning of Passiontide. My Song is Love unknown is a worthy hymn to begin our meditation of the cross. As a more sentimental hymn appreciator (Gerhardt > Luther), this has been a special hymn to me (even though it didn't come from the fatherland, Germany).
This is one of the most beautiful lyrics ever written, at several levels, with the contrasts, the irony, and the internal rhymes. It is so beautiful and painful at the same time. Thank you for reminding me of this wonderful hymn.
Funny you should mention this hymn. For our church body this hymn is assigned as the Hymn of the Day (sung right before the sermon). This Sunday is Judica (5th Sunday in Lent), the beginning of Passiontide. My Song is Love unknown is a worthy hymn to begin our meditation of the cross. As a more sentimental hymn appreciator (Gerhardt > Luther), this has been a special hymn to me (even though it didn't come from the fatherland, Germany).
It is a gem for sure! Thanks for reading.
This is one of the most beautiful lyrics ever written, at several levels, with the contrasts, the irony, and the internal rhymes. It is so beautiful and painful at the same time. Thank you for reminding me of this wonderful hymn.