SKU: PL.0425

This anthem for unison voices, was commissioned by the Cape Cod Chapter of the American Guild of Organists as a hymn for the opening convocation of the 2003 New England regional convention. The composer states, I chose this text because its message is one of thankfulness for the new opportunities each day presents. I remember the first performance of it very clearly, because I was seated in the best place in the church to hear the organ, and the singing was so enthusiastic that by the last verse the organ was inaudible. I named the tune Herring Cove because the beach and the marsh at that location is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Script. Ref.:Psalm 35:9

The inspired melody- when did you last hear on of those?-is smooth as velvet and would make an equally good hymn tune. - The American Organist March 2005.