Total of Eighteen Pieces:

This process continued through the remaining prayers in the Garden of Gethsemane and on the cross. An additional fifteen choral pieces flowed in similar manner, completing the choral presentation of the major events of Christ’s life. Composition time was completed and in approximately four weeks of actual choral writing and performance—quite similar to the same period that Handel had secluded himself to prepare the full work of “The Messiah.” I make no claim, however, to the genius of Handel—I have no formal training in choral composition and happily give all credit to the divine source of this work.