for SATB voices, opt. oboe or C instrument, accompanied
words by Charles Wesley
Music by Claude L. Bass
This sturdy setting of a Charles Wesley text is appropriate for both Lent and Holy Week worship. Along with original musical material by the composer, it incorporates "Passion Chorale" by 16th century composer Hans Leo Hassler. The strong part-writing is most sensitive to the text and is well supported by a flowing keyboard accompaniment and an optional oboe part, included in the score.