The famous patriotic tune is heard in three distinctly different moods. The first is filled with the moods of march and fanfare, the second with reflection and the third with celebration. A carillon-like
This intriguing setting of the hymn tune MELITA has a haunting, slightly dissonant introduction which gives way to a verse of the tune underpinned by a slightly unsettled malleted accompaniment.
This rich setting of Eternal Father, Strong to Save for bells and organ is given extra depth and aural interest with the addition of optional trumpet, trombone, and/or timpani. A full choral verse