| My Song Is Love Unknown | |
|---|---|
| Hymn | |
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| Genre | Hymn |
| Written | 1664 |
| Text | Samuel Crossman |
| Meter | 6.6.6.6.4.4.4.4 |
| Melody | "Love Unknown" by John Ireland |
"My Song Is Love Unknown" is a hymn by Samuel Crossman, written in 1664. It is predominantly used as a hymn for Good Friday.[1]
The hymn tune to which it is usually sung is called Love Unknown, which is by John Ireland (1879–1962). Ireland composed the melody over lunch one day at the suggestion of organist and fellow-composer Geoffrey Shaw.[2]
- ^ Alison Shell (Autumn 2010). "Hymns and Prosopopoeia: Samuel Crossman's 'My Song Is Love Unknown'". Religion & Literature. 42 (3): 191–198. JSTOR 23049400.
- ^ "Word from Wormingford". Church Times. London. 3 April 2007. Retrieved 2008-05-16.