Setting the tone for the entire work from the get-go, the men forcefully proclaim, "Open the gates!" much like the prophet Isaiah. The unison male voicing quickly moves to an effective, but easily sun g TTBB divisi. The women enter next in a soft unison, with quiet but lush divisi of voices, as they proclaim "peace." Once again Childers uses his gift of lush harmonies as he encourages trust of the Lord forever in the final section of this inspiring anthem.