Premiered by the Viking Chorus at the 2017 St. Olaf Christmas Festival, the sweep of this original text makes it appropriate for many times of the year. At times echoing the words of Christ, at times commenting on them, the result is emotionally powerful. Quite a bit of unison and two-part writing, but in about 10 measures out of the total 75 there is solid four-part TTBB writing. The piano accompaniment is skillful and essential.