This anthem is set to a text by the 10th-century Sufi mystic Al-Junaid. For the most part the mood is intimate and introspective; intertwining whispered melodies sometimes in free time alternate with quiet homophony. There is a moment of soaring unrestrained ecstasy towards the end of the piece before it draws to a hushed conclusion.Suitable for a variety of occasions this is beautiful challenging music for serious choirs. for SATB (with divisions) unaccompanied.
