Double chant in E flat major II

This setting of a double chant by William Henry Havergal is written for SATB choir. As a sacred Anglican chant, its purpose is to provide a musical setting for liturgical text, typically psalms or canticles, in a way that is both dignified and easily singable by a congregation. Double chants are so called because they are twice the length of a single chant, allowing for the setting of a longer biblical passage. Havergal's composition in E flat major offers a familiar and resonant harmonic language, suitable for use within the Anglican tradition. The SATB voicing allows for rich choral harmonies to support the sung text.