O For A Thousand Tongues to Sing

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O For A Thousand Tongues to Sing
Peter Pindar Stearns

• single line organ introduction on an 8′ foundation in the bass clef joins the soprano and alto unison line in an exquisite duet
• a cappella verse written with graceful voice leading and harmonic direction, highlighted with gentle counterpoint in the organ
• sense of universal praise, not marked by time or space, achieved by the organ’s harmonic progression, in the interlude before the final verse
• choral harmonies open to a glorious climax in the final verse, followed by a gentle close in F Major