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Story★★★★In Worship: Rediscovering the Missingjewel, Ronald Allen and Gordon Borror write: “Consider the biblical teaching about the essence of God. He is one God, three persons. Throughout the ages this concept has caused no end of confusion and frustration to theologian and layman alike. Much has been written and said about this eternal truth ..
But by no available means is it more beautifully expressed than in the music of Bach’s trio sonatas for organ. Musicians through the years have marveled at the artistic excellence of these works. They have one melody in the right hand, one melody in the left, and yet another in the pedal line-all sounding at once, each retaining its own identity, yet together forming beautiful harmony. The composer intended this to be an expression, a tonal picture, of the eternal mystery of the Godhead.”
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Discussion of Bach's trio sonatas for organ as tonal expression of the Trinity: three independent melodies played simultaneously - right hand, left hand, pedal line - each maintaining identity while creating perfect harmony. Beautiful artistic illustration of three-in-one nature of God.