Come unto me, all ye that labour

Webster Irving Hartshorn sets a passage from the Gospel of Matthew in this SATB motet for choir. The text, a universal invitation to find rest and solace, is treated with a gentle, flowing vocal texture. The composer creates an atmosphere of calm assurance, with the voices often moving together in homophonic passages that clearly articulate the comforting message. The SATB voicing allows for rich harmonic support and expressive melodic lines that mirror the devotional character of the scripture. This is a sacred motet suitable for services or concerts, offering a moment of spiritual reflection through its lyrical setting of well-known words.