Uses: Advent, Christmas, Marian
Scripture: Genesis 3:15; Luke 1:26-56; Luke 2
An apex of contemporary sacred music, this popular solo now made choral, probes the emotions and sentiments felt by Mary as she ponders the events surrounding the birth of Jesus. Heart-felt and filled with gentle beauty, this sensitively arranged octavo rises and falls like a prayer. Ideal for Marian emphasis or Advent services, this soliloquy of grace will become a favorite with your singers. Score and Parts (fl 1-2, ob, cl, hn 1-2, hp, pno, syn, b, perc, vn 1-2, va, vc) available as a digital download.