Blessed city, heavenly Salem

This is a short, joyous anthem for unison voices, suitable for adding a descant line to congregational singing. The composer Alan Gray sets a familiar English sacred text, which offers a prayer for heavenly reward and eternal reign with the blessed. The music is likely to be bright and uplifting, reflecting the hopeful message of the lyrics. The simple texture makes it accessible for a wide range of choirs, allowing the congregation to join in or simply be supported by the added vocal line. It is a piece that celebrates the aspiration towards eternal glory and the comfort found in faith.