Blessèd, How Blessèd

The Scottish lament tune "Flowers of the Forest" is paired with a new text by Susan Palo Cherwien in this stately anthem for two part mixed choir and organ. The text echos a "beatitudes" motif, as the title indicates. The music's simplicity belies (or perhaps contributes to) the power of its timeless message of hope and comfort. Duration 3:00