Behold now, praise the Lord

Raymond Huntington Woodman composed this anthem for SATB choir. It is a setting of a Latin text, Canticum graduum, which translates to 'A Song of Degrees'. The text, taken from Psalm 134, is a call to praise God, particularly in the night hours, and invokes God's blessing from Zion. The music is intended to be sung by a choir in four parts, with the combined voices creating a rich and devotional sound. This sacred work would suit a choir looking for a classic anthem that offers a substantial musical challenge while expressing profound spiritual sentiment.