Thou hidden love of God, whose height

Author: Gerhard Tersteegen; translated John Wesley Metre: 88 88 88 (see more)

Thou hidden love of God, whose height

Gerhard Tersteegen (d.1769) was a Prussian weaver who, after a period of depression and a self-imposed absence from Communion because of a feeling of unworthiness, turned to the writing and translation of religious books. His own tastes were reflected in his connection with the Pietism of the time. John Wesley (d.1791), recognising a kindred spirit, would have picked the hymn up in Georgia and his translation was printed in the first hymn book he compiled after returning to England. Dmitry Bortniansky (d.1825) is often called the ‘Russian Palestrina’, albeit claimed by both Ukraine and Russia. He was imperial composer, harpsichordist, and conductor who wrote much liturgical (as well as other) music. He is said to have influenced composers such as Rachmaninov and Tchaikovsky. This tune may have come from one of his Masses, and could originally have been a Russian folk song.

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Thou hidden love of God, whose height

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14 February 2021