Our Love Surrounds You
Hymn composed by
Christopher HossfeldContextual information
“Our Love Surrounds You” is an uplifting round that can be sung as children and youth leave for religious education or as a closing song or sung benediction. Its lyrics focus on the core ideas of love, joy, hope, and peace, letting the listener know that they are surrounded by a loving and supportive community.
“Our Love Surrounds You” is an uplifting round that can be sung as children and youth leave for religious education or as a closing song or sung benediction. Its lyrics focus on the core ideas of love, joy, hope, and peace, letting the listener know that they are surrounded by a loving and supportive community.
Tune Name
[Our Love Surrounds You]
Tune Name
Text Meter
5.5.6.3
10.9.10.9
Song Composer
Christopher HossfeldHymn Arranger
Composer Background information
Christopher Hossfeld (he/him) is a conductor, composer, vocal performer, and lecturer in academic, church, and community settings in eastern Massachusetts. His commissions include compositions for the Cantata Singers of Ottawa and the Grammy-nominated string orchestra, A Far Cry. He is currently Director of Music and Ritual at Harvard Divinity School and Music Director at First Parish Church of Stow and Acton, MA.
Lyricist Background information
Christopher Hossfeld (he/him) is a conductor, composer, vocal performer, and lecturer in academic, church, and community settings in eastern Massachusetts. His commissions include compositions for the Cantata Singers of Ottawa and the Grammy-nominated string orchestra, A Far Cry. He is currently Director of Music and Ritual at Harvard Divinity School and Music Director at First Parish Church of Stow and Acton, MA.
Arranger Background information
Lyrics
Our love surrounds you.
Here, joy has found you.
Let hope abound freely
Go in peace!
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