Consider it all joy

This anthem for two-part choir (SA) sets an English text drawn from the Epistle of James. The music opens with a gentle, flowing melody, immediately establishing a mood of quiet reflection. The SA voices are often used in parallel motion, creating a warm, homophonic texture that supports the lyrical lines. The piece unfolds with a sense of hopeful contemplation, mirroring the text's message of finding joy and perseverance through trials. The composer crafts simple, direct melodic material that makes the text easily understandable and accessible, leading to a calm and assured conclusion.