A Child Is Born for Us

In this beautiful anthem for SATB choir and piano, Modlin deftly pairs the musical mood with Glen_x0019_ s poignant text, which highlights not only the humble, fragile state in which Jesus was born_x0014_ contrary to expectations_x0014_ but also foreshadows the Passion. It is liturgically appropriate throughout the season of Christmas. Musically, the texture builds from a unison melody on verse 1, through two-part writing on verse 2, to a full choral treatment in verses 3_x0013_ 4.