Vocal Forces: SATB

Accompaniment: Organ

Separate Instruments: C Instrument, Trumpet I in B-flat, Trumpet I in C, Trumpet II in B-flat, Trumpet II in C, Horn in F, Bass Trombone, Timpani

Tune Name: Freu dich sehr (genevan 42)

Text Source: "As a Deer in Want of Water," Psalm 42:1–2, vers. Psalter Hymnal, 1987; "Comfort, Comfort Now My People," Isaiah 40:1–5, Johannes Olearius, 1611–1684, tr. Catherine Winkworth, 1827–1878, alt.

Music Source: Lousi Bourgeois, ca. 1510–1561, sts. 1–2 harm. Johann Crüger, 1598–1662, arr. David M. Cherwien

Series: Calvin Inst

Difficulty Level: E/M

Categories: Choral/Vocal

Seasonal: Advent

Liturgical: Advent 2 B, Advent 3 B, Advent 2 C, OT 14 A

Topical: Comfort, Creation, Discipleship, Hope, John the Baptist, Journey, Petition, Salvation

Bible Reference: Isaiah 40:1–5

Scored for: Brass, Handbell, Mixed Ensemble, Percussion, Woodwinds

Ensemble/Orchestration: Quartet

Number of Pages: 20

Language: English

Format: Octavo