Hymn-Based Works Vol. 1 - #4 Prelude on "Love Divine" (Beecher)

The last piece from this collection, written for my dear friend Paul Saduskyj who "wanted a decent arrangement of this tune"
I knew Paul for nearly 40 years, he was a consummate musician - composer, organist, and one of the only true Bass singers I've ever known personally. His parents were Polish and Slovak royalty - they married and created a lot of anger from their families... sort of a Romeo and Juliet situation (minus the tragic death). Eventually they immigrated to the USA.
Technically, Paul was a baron by birth, but pretty much was a useless title... there was no land or any reward for such.
In addition to his many musical talents, he also was a butler, his most famous posting was serving the household of radio personality Paul Harvey.

Alas, he passed away in May 2020 after many years of health issues, most likely from complications from Covid. May his memory be a blessing.