'O Love' - The Salvation Army Songsters, Felixstowe

During our Mothering Sunday morning service, the Songsters shared a moment of stillness and beauty through this moving choral setting of “O Love.” Recorded live, the piece became a gentle reminder of the steadfast, nurturing love that holds us—echoing both the tenderness we celebrate today and the deeper, unfailing love of God. Matheson’s timeless words speak of a love “that will not let me go,” a line that resonates powerfully on a day when we honour those who have cared, guided and comforted us. Mothering Sunday is not only about mothers themselves, but about all who have shown mother‑like compassion, patience and strength. This hymn invites us to rest in that same divine love: a love that seeks us through pain, restores weary souls, and promises a tearless dawn. As the Songsters sing of tracing “the rainbow through the rain,” we are reminded that God’s love—like the love shown by those who nurture us—brings hope, colour, and renewal even in difficult seasons. We pray this music brings peace, reflection, and encouragement to you today. If you were part of the service, we hope this helps you revisit a meaningful moment. If you’re joining us online, may you feel welcomed into our fellowship and uplifted by this message of enduring love. O Love Words: George Matheson (1842 – 1906) Music: Elaine Hagenberg O Love, O Love, O Love, that will not let me go, O Love, I rest my weary soul in Thee; I give thee back the life I owe, That in thy ocean depths its flow May richer, fuller be. O Joy, O Joy, O Joy, that seeks me through the pain, O Joy, I cannot close my heart to thee; I trace the rainbow through the rain, And feel the promise is not vain That morn shall tearless be. That morn shall tearless be. That morn shall tearless be. O Love, O Love, O Love, that will not let me go, O love, I rest my weary soul in thee; I give thee back the life I owe, I give thee back the life I owe, I give thee back the life I owe And in thy ocean depths its flow Shall richer, fuller be. That morn shall tearless be. O Love, that will not let me go. ⭕️ Salvation Army, Felixstowe Website https://www.felixsa.org.uk/ ⭕️ Salvation Army, Felixstowe Facebook   / felixstowesa   ⭕️ Salvation Army, Felixstowe Instagram   / salvationarmyfelixstowe   ⭕️ Salvation Army, Felixstowe Linktree https://linktr.ee/fxsa