Listen Listen O My Child was commissioned as the anthem for the Enthronement of the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury the Most Reverend and Right Honourable Justin Welby.It sets a text from The Rule of St Benedict translated by Michael Berkeley counselling the recipient to 'receive willingly and carry out effectively your loving Father's advice'. The vocal lines are simple flowing and eminently singable with alternating sections of unaccompanied chant and joyous outbursts from the full choir. The supportive Organ part may be omitted if preferred.
