sorrow of the Disciples, which prepares the way for a lovely trio for first and second soprano and alto ("The Lord he has risen again"). The next number is one of the most effective in the whole work,--a soprano obligato solo, accompanied by the full strength of chorus and orchestra, to the words: "From thy love as a Father, O Lord, teach us to gather That life will conquer death. They who seek things eternal Shall rise to light supernal On wings of lovely faith." In the close the effect is sublime, the climax reaching to C in alt with the full power of the accompanying forces. Then follows a dialogue between the Saviour and his Apostles, in which he gives them their mission to the world. The finale then begins with a massive chorus ("Unfold, ye Portals everlasting"). The celestial chorus above, accompanied by harps and trumpets, inquire, "But who is he, the King of Glory?" The answer comes in a stately unison by the terrestrial chorus, "He who Death overcame." Again the question is asked, and again it is answered; whereupon the two choirs are massed in the jubilant chorus, "Unfold! for lo the King comes nigh!" the full orchestra and organ sounding the Redemption melody, and the whole closing with a fanfare of trumpets. The third part includes the prophecy of the millennium, the descent of the Holy Ghost to the Apostles, the Pentecostal manifestations, and the Hymn of the Apostles. The latter is so important that the composer's own analysis is appended:-- "This division of the third part of the work, the last and one of the most highly developed of the trilogy, comprises seven numbers, and gives a summary of the Christian faith. "1. The Apostles first proclaim the three great doctrines of the Incarnation of the Word, his eternal generation, and his continual presence with his Church. This first number is written in a style which is intended to recall the form and rhythm of the chants called 'Proses' in the Catholic liturgy. "2. Quartet and Chorus. 'By faith salvation comes, and by peace consolation.' "3. Chorus. His power manifested by miracles. "4. Quartet. 'O come to me, all ye that are sad and that weep.' "5. Semi-Chorus. The Beatitudes. "6. Repetition of the theme of No. 1, with the whole choir, the orchestra, and the great organ. "7. Final Coda. Glorification of the Most Holy Trinity throughout all ages."