The utter simplicity of this folk hymn is its abiding beauty. This modal melody has an underlying sacred quality. The first stanza of the text will convey the frevant nature of this hymn. "What wondrous love is this, Oh my soul, Oh my soul? What wondrous love is this, Oh my soul? What wondrous love is this that caused the Lord of Bliss to bear the dreadful cross for my soul, for my soul, to bear the dreadful cross for my soul?"
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