Vocal music characterized by the singing of only one note for each syllable. See listening guide on page 40. Another example of a fuging tune. Features numerous changes in texture, from polyphonic writing for the entire chorus to tutti, homophonic singing to monophonic writing for one section. Except for a brief return of the opening, the music continues in this meter till the end.
Billings uses effective melismatic writing on words such as forked tongue and hallelujah.
In effect, the musical motion depicts God's many glorifiers passing by in quickening procession. Billings, thus, captures a fusion of word, sound, and time in this energetic anthem.