Traditionally score string quartet with piano and opt. 3rd vioin.The theme is well distributed between the parts and little motivic devise really enhance the flavor of the writing.The piece is well edited to assist players of all degrees.

For string quartet with optional third violin the piece opens with a sublime feeling only to be agitated by more vigorous devices.It modulates through various keys and as one would expect it ends softly and gently.

Traditional string quartet with opt. violin part for viola. The introduction begins in a somewhat solemn nature, building in tension and then in repose where it introduces the hymn “Savior Like A Shepherd Lead Us.” The texture is in a traditional harmonization with the tune in the first violin where it gives over to the cello on the chorus with gentle punctuations in the upper voices. An imitative motif serves as a transition progresses leading into “He Leadeth Me” with the tune in the cello. The violin takes over with a modified tune and then in a fughetta-like series of entrances leads into a modulation where the cello expresses the tune with the upper voices accompanying with moving rhythms. The tune of “All The Way My Savior Leads Me” is presented by the viola with a violin obbligato overhead leading into a full ensemble with rich and moving harmonies. A change of meters gives way to a change of counterpoint and “God Leads Us Along.” Here, it moves amongst the various parts and gives way to sweet release.

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A traditional string quartet with option violin for viola. The introduction and first melodic statement is rather straight forward giving a beauty with its simplicity. The next section has the second violin carrying the melody in an altered fashion. Then a modulation upward takes place and the piece becomes stronger in its structure. The final section shimmers and having more movement until it makes its final statement of resolve.