From the larger work, Sing the Songs of Bethlehem: A Service of Lessons and Carols. The familiar text and tune (PICARDY) in a gentle setting using organ with optional oboe and strings.
For SSAATTBB and organ, this hymn concertato begins with "Gloria" fanfare introduction. Congregation joins the hymn on verses 1, 3 and 4 and the choir provides contrast in verse 2. The organ provides
This setting allows your singers to concentrate on the message of this Christmas favorite, supported by lovely musical countours. The melody's natural lyricism and the text's mystery mean this