Sir John Tavener: Mother of God, here I stand Exultate Singers

Mother of God, here I stand now praying, before this ikon of your radiant brightness; not praying to be saved from a battlefield, not giving thanks, nor seeking forgiveness for the sins of my soul, nor for all the souls numb, joyless and desolate on earth. But for her alone, whom I wholly give you. Words: Mikhail Lermontov (181441) and Byzantine liturgy, trans. Mother Thekla Music: John Tavener (19442013)