Chorale Prelude on "Deep were His Wounds"

Several days ago I received this excellent piece from our member, Jason Kent West.

It's a fine piece, serene in effect and well crafted from start to finish. I called it "alla Bach" in the style category, as this successfully follows the example set forth in a number of famous Bach preludes.

The work is based upon the hymn tune "Marlee" composed by Leland B. Sateren (1913-2007). It's a good hymn, but I don't think I know it. I guess maybe it's one of those that "sounds familiar," even though it probably isn't.

The text was written by William Johnson (b. 1916-?) and I give in entirety below.

The score for both prelude and hymn are attached below.

If you enjoyed this work, you should check out two more items by Jason that I've recorded:

"Fantasie Flourish"

https://www.contrebombarde.com/concerthall/music/10305

https://www.contrebombarde.com/concerthall/music/10306

AND

"Finale on 'Hyfrydol'" (two versions)

https://www.contrebombarde.com/concerthall/music/10321

https://www.contrebombarde.com/concerthall/music/10322

Jason shows his talent in all of these compositions. Bravo!

THANKS also for giving me the chance to play your music and thanks for the generosity in allowing me to share the scores!

Deep were His wounds, and red. On cruel Calvary.
As on the Cross He bled in bitter agony.
But they whom sin has wounded sore
find healing in the wounds He bore.

He suffered shame and scorn and wretched dire disgrace;
forsaken and forlorn, He hung there in our place.
But all who would from sin be free
look to His Cross for victory.

His life, his all, He gave when He was crucified:
Our burdened souls to save, what fearful death He died!
But each of us, though dead in sin,
through Him eternal life may win.

William Johnson (b. 1916)