4-Part Chorale for Matthew Chapter 10

Movement 1: "The Sending Forth"

This movement reflects the empowerment and authority Jesus grants to His disciples, characterized by strong, confident melodies and uplifting harmonies.

Movement 2: "Warnings and Wisdom"

Captures the somber warnings and the wisdom for navigating challenges, with minor modalities and dissonant harmonies that resolve into moments of melodic wisdom.

Movement 3: "The Cost of Discipleship"

Delves into the emotional depth of choosing Jesus' path, with introspective melodies, tension, and rich, sometimes unresolved harmonies.

Movement 4: "Hope and Reward"

Embodies hope and encouragement with joyful, expansive harmonies and a melody that soars, reflecting the ultimate victory and peace promised to those who endure.

Coda: "In His Name"

A concluding movement that encapsulates the unity and purpose of the disciples' mission, with powerful, concluding chords for a peaceful and resolved end.