Based on the ninth-century Sarum plainsong CONDITOR ALME. The words are the traditional text for Advent associated with this melody, "Creator of the Stars of Night." The simple, flowing beauty of the melody is accompanied by a more sustained organ accompaniment. There are effective, contrasting sections of unison, two-, and four-part choral textures.

Voicing: SATB, opt. Solo
Instruments: Organ