Composed by Zebulon M. Highben. American Colleges and Universities Choral Series. All Saints/All Souls, Memorial, 21st Century, Gathering/Processional. Octavo. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.50-2685). Arr : Choral SATB Publisher : MorningStar Music Publishers $1.70 - See more - Buy online
After an emotive opening by the solo cello, the choir enters with rich chords against an original chant melody sung by a soloist. Handbells or handchimes then enter with random pitches that add to the mysterious and meditative nature of this piece. The choir takes the text, in time, and with a gentle lilt, with the cello adding elaborative phrases. A soprano descant soars above all for a rapturous climax on "Alleluia" before the texture dissipates to a sublime ending.