This vocal score investigates the musical setting of George Szirtes's poem regarding the flight to Bethlehem through a contemporary choral lens. Richard Causton, a noted composer, utilizes his expertise in vocal arrangement to interpret the narrative of the Nativity. The work serves as a formal composition commissioned for the 2015 Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, providing a structured harmonic framework for SATB choirs.

Experts and choral directors identify this work as a significant addition to the modern liturgical repertoire. The score is noted for its technical demands regarding vocal divisions and its specific atmospheric requirements for unaccompanied performance.