David Conte

Night Prayer

The text of Night Prayer was written by the Rev. John Williamson in 1987 for inclusion in A New Zealand Prayer Book. The tone of the prayer is both traditional and contemporary. Its natural and intended use is as Part of the Compline service, the final service of the day in the Christian tradition of canonical hours. This setting is in a reverent, chorale style, rising to a climax with the words, 'Let us look to a new day, to new joys, and to new possibilities. ' Night Prayer was commissioned by Good Company, a chamber choir based in Cleveland, Ohio, and was premiered on May 15, 2016. Duration: 4:30