Each piece in Martin Ellis’s collection draws inspiration from a different psalm, amplifying the strength, comfort, peace, and wisdom found in these timeless texts. Three original settings usable individually or as a suite are joined by six hymn tune settings traditionally paired with psalm-based texts. True to Ellis’s vivid style, the collection offers wide stylistic variety, from a neo-baroque treatment of ST. ANNE to a vibrant gospel postlude on the spiritual "I Will Trust."
Fanfare on Psalm 100 Trio and Chorale on Our God, Our Help in Ages Past (Psalm 90) Meditation on My Shepherd Will Supply My Need (Psalm 23) Variations on Pisgah (Psalm 114) Song of Peace on Psalm 131 Toccata Brevis on Many and Great (Psalm 104) Postlude on I Will Trust (Psalm 37) Meditation on Lead Me, Lord (Psalm 5) Blow Up the Trumpet in the New Moon (Psalm 81)