With primary topics of conversion and peace, this song evokes the contemplative silence and potential for rebirth and renewal that can be found in the desert. Particularly useful during the season of Lent, the accompaniment reinforces these ideas by utilizing open sonorities (empty fifths, sus2 chords, etc.) in a gently lilting compound meter. The optional harmony further underscores the theme of simplicity offered by this assembly-friendly song. Parts for string quartet are available online.
