No Temple Now, No Gift of Praise
(2001)
CJHWL 40
Edition
Ref. :
HMM 21C4002
(11 p.)
Type of material:
Choral score
Description
Text in:
English
Epoque:
21st century
(2001-2010)
Genre-Style-Form:
Sacred ; Anthem
Mood of the piece:
mournful ; hopeful ; sombre
Type of Choir:
SATB (4 mixed voices )
Soloist(s):
Soprano (1) optional (1 soloist(s))
Instrumentation:
Organ
(1 instrumental part(s))
Instruments:
Organ (1)
Difficulty choir (incr.from 1 to 5):
3
Difficulty conductor (incr.from A to E):
B
Tonality:
B flat minor ; F major
Duration:
5.0 min.
Liturgical Use:
Passion ; Good Friday ; Holy Week
Source of text:
Lift Every Heart, 1984
Comment(s):
Dramatic but muted meditation on Christ's suffering and grace, with haunting organ counter-melody and an affirming conclusion.