If any man will follow me (Wanley MS, 2nd setting)

These two settings of the same scriptural text offer contrasting choral experiences. The original Latin text, from the Gospels, presents Jesus' call to discipleship: 'If any man will follow me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.' The composer has set this profound challenge in a manner both direct and encouraging. The first setting, for STTB or STBarB, is intimate and direct, whilst the second, for SATB, offers a fuller, richer sound to convey the universality of the message. Both are powerful sacred anthems, ideal for services or concerts, highlighting the enduring call to faith.