In contrast with the 11 verse anthems collected in EC5, which use texts from the Prayerbook collects for special occasions, all but two of the 14 anthems of this volume employ words from the psalms. Many of the verse sections require great virtuosity of execution, and the variety of styles shows the breadth of this composer’s expressive range.

• Above the stars my Saviour dwells
• Behold, I bring you glad tidings
• Blessed be the Lord God of Israel
• Give sentence with me, O God
• Hear my prayer, O good Lord
• Hear my prayer, O Lord
• I will lift up mine eyes
• My Shepherd is the living Lord
• O Lord let me know mine end
• Out of the deep
• Praise the Lord, O ye servants
• Sing unto God
• Thou art my King, O God
• Who can tell