I. Hope and Salvation (Verses 1-5)

Theme: Focus on hope and the promise of an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for believers.

Musical Expression: Starts with a gentle, uplifting melody in a major key, with suspensions and resolutions that illustrate hope and anticipation.

II. Trials of Faith (Verses 6-9)

Theme: Deals with the trials and testing of faith, resulting in praise, glory, and honor at Jesus Christ's revelation.

Musical Expression: Utilizes a minor key with dissonant harmonies that resolve into consonance, and fluctuating dynamics to represent trials.

III. The Prophetic Salvation (Verses 10-12)

Theme: Highlights the prophets' diligent search into the grace that was to come, meant for future generations.

Musical Expression: A reflective tone with a modal quality and call and response patterns to symbolize prophetic dialogue.

IV. Called to Holiness (Verses 13-25)

Theme: Calls believers to be holy, emphasizing the enduring word of God over human glory.

Musical Expression: Returns to a major key with clear, strong harmonies and a fuller texture to underscore the call to holiness.