Christmas Sanctus

Combining the tender beauty of the Nativity story with the age-old grandeur of the Sanctus text, the music weds the simplicity of the stable in Bethlehem to a deeply worshipful exaltation of the promised Savior. It builds in intensity through the final refrain, with an optional soprano descant that enhances its brilliance and then ends with an intimate final statement reflecting the awe felt by all who experience Christ's presence on earth. This 3–5 octave handbell setting can stand alone for bell choir or can serve as the accompaniment to any of the vocal settings.