- This is my beloved Son (2003) SATB, organ or unaccompanied 4'
- Text: II Peter I: 17, 19, King James Version
- Commissioned by the American Composers Forum through the Faith Partners Program
- Premiere—2003, by the Cathedral of Saint Paul Choir, James Biery, Director.
Program Note
The Transfiguration of Christ is told in the first three gospels, then echoed and amplified in II Peter: "For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, saying.." This verse before the words of God is important, like great applause which intensifies the ensuing silence. It is sung in this anthem by the organ.
Text
This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
Take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place,
until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts.
This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
Hear ye Him.