The poem Hymn by Edgar Allan Poe (18091849) is the basis of this gentle piece. The words will come as quite a surprise to those who think of Poe as only a master of the macabre. Healys elegant setting captures the spirit of the words. c. 2:01

USE: Marian-themed services, concert, church choirs, college, community, professional choruses

Voicing:

SATB a cappella