The enduring phrase "Kyrie eleison" begins many services of worship, especially during the penitential season of Lent. Sensitively set as the opening and closing material in this anthem, the choral lines flow and intermingle with each other and the piano accompaniment. Phrases from Psalm 51, in English, serve as the centerpiece of the anthem. This is a lovely choice for Ash Wednesday, Lent, or during Holy Week.