Text: Hebrews 10. Hymn: 607, From Depths of Woe I Cry To Thee.
Organist: Bruce Ahlich, Trinity Lutheran Church, Traverse City, MI.
I have never heard 607 sung in Divine Service. I think the title scares people. The five stanzas are a cool framing of Law and Gospel, the first two being Law and the last three Gospel. Walther would be pleased.
Previously, when someone asked me if it was OK to deliberately sin because it was all going to be forgiven anyway, I used to use Romans 6:1-4 for an answer. Hebrews 10:26-34 hits the point harder, including a consequence.
Dan
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“From Depths of Woe” is a great hymn, and really a basic Lutheran hymn. We sing it at Emmaus regularly. Like many of the historic chorales, and like many of Dr. Luther’s own hymns, once it is learned, it has lasting appeal and staying power. The strength and interest of the tune coincides with that of the text.