Pax Tecum: 2-Part Choral Octavo

A pensive, chorale-style opening (supported by minimal accompaniment) sets a tone of reverence for this gentle song of peace. After the piano part blossoms, a variety of choral textures and harmonic high points make the mostly English text resonate. Assign a few sopranos on the lovely descant, which appears just before the piece tapers to its soft final chord.