Bennington

This setting opens with a powerful, imitative texture that gradually unfolds into rich, homophonic passages. Daniel Read has set Psalm 124, a Song of Ascents, which speaks of deliverance from peril. The text, presented in both Latin and English, vividly describes how the Lord protected Israel from enemies, comparing their escape to a bird fleeing a hunter's snare. The music reflects this journey from danger to security, building to a triumphant affirmation of God as the maker of heaven and earth. This SATB anthem offers a compelling musical interpretation of a profound scriptural message, suitable for congregational settings or concert repertoire.