AND HE SHALL PURIFY THE SONS OF LEVI

"And He Shall Purify the Sons of Levi" is a short, focused choral setting drawn directly from the Book of Malachi. The melody carries a sense of solemn preparation and reverence, reflecting the weight of the scriptural text. It speaks of spiritual cleansing and the refining fire of God, calling those who serve at the altar to approach their duties with a pure heart.

In the life of a parish, this piece finds a natural home during Ordination Masses, Chrism Masses, or retreats for the clergy and church ministers. The composer includes a brief note on the score reminding singers that "all choristers are Levites," making the song a personal prayer for the choir loft just as much as it is for the priests in the sanctuary.

Singing these words, the choir asks for the grace to be refined "like gold and silver," so that their music and their lives might become a truly acceptable gift. When the voices harmonize on the repeating phrase "that they may offer a righteous offering," it creates a moment of deep reflection for the whole congregation, reminding everyone present of the universal call to holiness.