"Based on the size of our steeple and our desires in a bell instrument, we have chosen a 4 bell peal composed of the musical notes
F4, A#4, C5, D5. (For reference, a C4 bell is equal to middle C on a piano.) This combination of bells comprises a Westminster Chime.
"The
first, and largest, bell will form the foundation of the peal...that together will sound out clock chimes and hour strikes, the quarter
hours, a traditional call-to-worship, a wedding and celebration pealing of bells, and a funeral toll.
"Each bell is meticulously
crafted by hand, carefully cast using the lost wax process, and finely tuned to exacting musical standards. Cast only of bronze, Paccard
bells are composed of pure red copper and block tin. Although the ratio of copper to tin is different depending on the size of the
bell, most bells are approximately 78% copper and 22 % tin."
From Christoph Paccard Bellfoundries
Johns Island, SC
TOWER BELL DEDICATION
These bells are graciously made possible by a major gift from Robert David Lilienthal, Jr. in loving memory
of his grandfather, Jack E. Lilienthal, Sr., and uncle, Jack E. Lilienthal, Jr. Several other gifts were received to make the full
compliment of four bells a reality.
The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer Bells
Bell #1 (F4) - The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer
Bell #2 (D5) - For all the saints who rest with God
Bell #3 (C5) - Justified by grace through faith
Bell #4 (A#) - Dona nobis pacem: soli deo gloria
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