In Freedom I Rejoice

Grade Level 4

Year: 2024

Composer: Marcus Venables 

Program Notes:

This horn solo is based around the Sidney Cox song, “God’s Love to Me Is Wonderful.” The excited nature of this solo matches that of the words. With a middle section that turns introspective as the listeners and performers ponder God’s love for each of us. 

God's love to me is wonderful 

That he should deign to hear 

The faintest whisper of my heart 

Wipe from mine eyes the tear 

Such love, so great, so deep 

In his strong hands my soul 

I trust He will not fail to keep. 

Chorus: 

God's love is wonderful 

God's love is wonderful 

Wonderful that he should give 

his Son to die for me: 

God's love is wonderful! 

American Instrumental Ensemble Series (AIES/ABES)

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