A gentle instrumental introduction sets the stage for this setting of the classic Christmas carol, continuing under the familiar text with a quiet intensity as it builds to the strong statement of purpose:

A rhythmic ostinato on "Veni, veni" and optional percussion (triangle, tambourine and drum) infuse the traditional Advent carol with such unrelenting energy, the effect on the listener is mesmerizing!

"When the song of the angels is stilled, when the star in the sky is gone... the work of Christmas begins." This setting of a poem by Howard Thurman, presented as an ethereal benediction, is truly a