An arrangement of Gustav Holst's popular tune THAXTED set in a refrain-and-verse manner. A newly written text expresses unity in Christ through Word and Eucharist, and the sending forth of the gathered believers. The piece may be performed simply with congregation and accompaniment or may be done in a more festive manner.
Instrumental parts include:
Trumpets I and II in B-flat
Trombone I and II*
Horn in F** Suspended Cymbal
Timpani
Handbells (2 octaves; 15 bells)
*Tuba may play Trombone II part
**Horn may substitue for Trombone I