Well suited to beginners, this is a piece of elegant simplicity that remains in rhythmic unison throughout, with focus placed on the dynamic range. Its text, written by the composer, emphasizes the communal significance of religious spaces, making the piece an ideal choice for a reflective moment in any worship service.
This hymn-anthem of thanksgiving begins gently and tenderly, but builds to a rousing climax. It culminates with a verse of the hymn Now thank we all our God (which may be sung by the congregation in addition to the choir), underlaid by a powerful organ part and with a soaring descant line above.






