Lord, Make Us Turn to You

This verbatim setting of the appointed psalm for the first Sunday of Advent, year B and the fourth Sunday of Advent, year C is scored for SATB choir and piano. A unique feature of this psalm setting is the brief choral counterpoint at the end of the final refrain on the phrase _x001C_ we shall be saved._x001D_ This choral flourish closes a setting that, while unfolding at a stately pace, is nevertheless enlivened by jazz/gospel harmonies.