Christ is Come! Let Earth Adore Him

• intriguing folk melody from the Cook Islands married to a joyful text of Timothy Dudley-Smith
• unison writing expands into simple four parts with canon at the end
• simple keyboard part for either organ or piano
• an excellent praise anthem for any time of the year

Although Lovelace passed away over a year ago, it is good to see so much of his music remaining in print.  This setting has the organ part on two staves, and provides a practical accompaniment for the choral music, which is also on two staves and not difficult.  The character is quietly rhythmic with instructions to perform with a definite swing. Easy enough for most church choirs.

The Diapason – November 1, 2011