This work investigates the musical arrangement of a 15th-century sacred text for contemporary choral performance. John Rutter, a renowned composer and conductor in the field of choral music, provides a lyrical setting of the Sloane MS text, 'A babe is born all of a may.' The composition serves as a functional score designed to accommodate various instrumental configurations, ranging from solo organ to full orchestral accompaniment.

Experts in choral music recognize Rutter's work as a standard for contemporary liturgical and concert repertoire. Performers frequently note the accessibility of the vocal lines while praising the versatility of the provided accompaniment options.