Composer William Walter
Arranged by James Chepponis
This hymn concertato on FESTAL SONG contains two complete texts, increasing its usefulness. The first text is based on Psalm 100 and is suitable as a hymn to begin a service, and the second is based on Matthew 28:19-20 and is suitable to conclude a service. (They are not intended for use in the same service.) It begins with a brass and choral fanfare that leads into a sturdy unison rendition of the first stanza, and develops from there, including the option of a choral stanza without organ, brass, timpani, or congregation. A modulation recaps the opening fanfare and leads into the final stanza with a vocal descant and a florid part for a solo reed stop on the organ. A reproducible page for congregation is included.