In the communion liturgy of the Reformed Episcopal Church, the passage Matthew 21:28 is the first of the passages of "comfortable words" spoken by the minister to the congregation after the general confession (the others are John 3:16, I Timothy I:15 and I John 2:1-2), and while not intended use in that point of the service (the music is both too long and the scripture text is paraphrased and extended), I wrote the motet very much with that situation -- and condition -- in mind.

Karen LintonJanuary 21, 2019Come Rest, Michael Roy Linton, Michael Linton, Classical Composer, Tennessee Composer, Matthew 11:28, Bible set to music, Refinersfire, Motet, 21st Century, Sacred Music, 21st Century Sacred MusicComment

From the Catalogue -- Dakota Wind

Recorded April 25, 2013, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, with Todd Waldecker (clarinet), Deanna Little (flute), and William Yelverton (guitar), with members of the Nashville String Machine.

Karen LintonJanuary 20, 2019Dakota Wind, Music Release, Refinersfire, Michael Linton, Elizabeth Linton, Joseph Bottum, Poetry set to music, Classical Music, MTSU, Tennessee ComposerComment

Second Cantata -- Christmas Day

Karen LintonJanuary 20, 2019Christian Art, Christmas Music, Avante Garde Music, Wendy White, Met Opera, Art Song, Michael Roy Linton, Classical Composer, 21st Century, Classical Music, Refinersfire Comment