Amy Grant stands as one of the most accomplished singer-songwriters in contemporary music, with a career spanning multiple decades across pop, rock, and Christian music genres. Her compositions balance accessibility with emotional depth, making them particularly valuable for choral arrangers seeking material that resonates with both performers and audiences.
Why we love this
Mark Brymer's arrangement captures the reverent contemplation of Grant's original composition while tailoring it specifically for treble voices. The piece offers your singers a chance to engage with contemporary sacred writing that feels fresh without demanding virtuosic technical demands, leaving room for genuine musical expression.
What to expect
Quiet awe tempered with joy. The piece unfolds with gentle reverence, inviting listeners into a moment of stillness before blooming into fuller harmonic warmth. There's an underlying sense of wonder that builds without losing its meditative quality.
Who it's for
Directors programming Christmas services or winter concerts seeking sacred repertoire that speaks to contemporary congregations and student singers alike. This octavo works equally well for church choirs and school ensembles seeking meaningful holiday material.
How to get the most out of it
Shape the melodic phrases with purposeful breath placement rather than mechanical phrasing; this text demands conversational intimacy.
Attend to the harmonic movement in the SSA voicing; the balance between parts shifts throughout, so rehearse sectionally to ensure each voice's line remains audible.
Allow space for reflection in the slower moments; rushing here undermines the contemplative nature of the text.
How to use it
Position this as an anchor piece in a Christmas concert or service that mixes traditional and contemporary sacred music. Its moderate length and accessibility make it ideal for pairing with a larger choral work or for standing alone as a moment of contemplation between more energetic selections.
Skills your students will build
Sustaining pure vowel formation across sustained passages in upper register
Balancing individual melodic lines within a three or four-part texture
Interpreting contemporary sacred repertoire with textual awareness and emotional authenticity
Blending harmonies that shift between voices without losing intonation stability
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