Lyric Focus: "Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God..." (1 John 4:1)
Musical Elements: A cautious motif in a minor key reflecting discernment, with dissonance resolving into harmony.
Lyric Focus: "This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son..." (1 John 4:9)
Musical Elements: Warm, embracing melody in a major key symbolizing God's love, with rich, comforting harmony.
Lyric Focus: "Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another." (1 John 4:11)
Musical Elements: Theme of reciprocity and care, with a call-and-response pattern emphasizing communal love.
Lyric Focus: "There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear:" (1 John 4:18)
Musical Elements: Liberation and relief from divine love, with a serene, expansive melody transitioning from tension.
Lyric Focus: "Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God." (1 John 4:15)
Musical Elements: Robust, confident theme with triumphant harmonization symbolizing faith and assurance.
Lyric Focus: "God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him." (1 John 4:16)
Musical Elements: Integration of themes celebrating God's essence as love, characterized by rich harmony and melody.