This work serves as a specific musical arrangement of the traditional spiritual 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot' designed for SATB choir and piano accompaniment. Pryce Jackman provides a structured score that translates the historical vocal tradition into a formal performance piece. The arrangement utilizes harmonic expansion and rhythmic variation to interpret the source material for contemporary choral ensembles.

Musicians and choral directors identify this as a standard performance arrangement suitable for intermediate-level ensembles. Experts note the clarity of the score and the effective balance between the vocal lines and the piano accompaniment.