By the offense of one

Hezekiah Moors's anthem By the offense of one opens with a direct and measured harmonic progression, establishing a mood of solemnity. The three-part STB voicing allows for a clear declamation of the text, drawing on the theological contrast between condemnation and justification found in Romans 5. The composer skillfully shapes the musical phrases to mirror the weight of the original sin and the liberating power of Christ's obedience. This sacred anthem offers a profound meditation on the doctrine of salvation, delivered with a dignified and accessible musicality that is well-suited to both contemplation and congregational response.