Beginning with anticipation, this movement builds into a crescendo, representing the Holy Spirit's dramatic arrival at Pentecost, filled with elements of joy and awe.
A dynamic movement reflecting the adventurous spread of the Gospel, characterized by traveling motifs and moments of tension and triumph to depict missionary journeys and challenges.
Conveying adversity through somber tones and dissonance, this movement transitions into hopeful melodies that symbolize the resilience and faith of the apostles and early Christians.
Themes of reconciliation and community are brought to life through interweaving melodies that merge into harmonious passages, celebrating the early church's diverse yet unified believers.
The concluding movement combines earlier motifs to underscore the Gospel's relentless spread, concluding with a sense of ongoing mission and a forward-looking perspective.