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An older composition of mine. (January, 2014) Chorale Improvisation by Anthony Mark LaMort (Lamourt). Hauptwerk VPO. Magnuskerk Anloo sample set by Prospectum. Visual Images by Laura Brownlee with found news images believed to be in the public domain. This is a non-commercial work. The striking, bucolic images photographed by Mrs. Brownlee stand in stark contrast to the found war images. I wish to raise the question: What does our worship of G-d serve us unless we are willing to address the issue of human violence? How can we claim to worship the Prince of Peace when we glorify war? Have we forgotten that the infant Christ (like all of us!) was born to die? Even our appreciation of natural beauty - the night sky, for example, should be altered by the apprehension of humanity's place and condition. Perhaps we may look to the 'shepherds of the stars' for inspiration even as we look to Christ - the Innocent one as the exemplar of perfect peace. I have been fascinated by the mating of the text (below) and Dr. Hillert's simple tune since I had the opportunity and privilege to meet F. Samuel Janzow. Neither first nor last time I have attempted to interpret this unique union. _____________________ From Shepherding of stars that gaze Toward heav'nly fields of light, I come with tidings to amaze You watchers in the night. Your shepherd King from starlit hall Bends down to weary lands, Lies mangered low in cattle stall. Go touch his infant hands. This night your King brings from afar The virgin's lullabye, The Wise Men's faith, a guiding star, And love from God Most High. He shepherds from the thistled place The flocks by thickets torn; His pierced hands heal all your race Sore wounded by the thorn. Embrace the Christchild, and with songs Bind up the hearts in pain. The shepherd-healer-king let throngs Sing glorias again. F. Samuel Janzow (1913-2001) AML