Come Down Holy Spirit

Built on an ostinato, the canonic writing of this inspired work makes the anthem accessible to all. The ostinato figure in the bass and alto voices is a plea to the Holy Spirit to come to those in need; the refrain may be sung in English or Latin. Over this, the sopranos and tenors weave their solemn petition. An optional C-instrument (flute, violin, oboe, or recorder) mixes with the voices to complete the whole.