Yea, verily, robinia!

The comment has been credited to Martin Luther, John Wesley, and a number of other religious leaders who wrote hymns and put them to melodies well known to most people of their time. When some pathologically pious folk levied criticism that such "popular songs and bawdy ditties" were "unsuitable" for religious music, Luther, Wesley, or whoever it was, is reputed to have responded, "Why should the Devil have all the best tunes?"

Amen!

Don Firth