"Quietly into the stable where the Savior sleeping lies, we can go, for all are welcome: shepherd, angel, poor and wise. What we have we bring and offer, earthly gifts for child divine, giving that which we were given, fruits of harvest, bread and wine." This lovely song by my friend and colleague Jay Beech is a fine offering for the Christmas season.

Gracia Grindal's translation of the hymn text by Carolina Sandell Berg expresses the author's sense of wonder in God's many continuing mercies. This light-hearted anthem of praise uses a flute obligato which introduces each verse and is then interwoven with the choral melody.