It is known as Paul Manz's most notable composition and has been frequently performed by numerous ensembles and choral groups such as the King's College Choir, who are thought to have popularized it.
[1] During this time, she had prepared some text for Paul for a composition based on the Book of Revelation.
While at his son's bedside, Paul Manz began drafting the composition, which later became the current piece.
[1] The motet is written for SATB, and is normally performed at an adagio pace with slight changes in tempo in certain phrases of the piece.
[8][9][10][11] It is one of the signature songs of the Wheaton College Men's Glee Club who perform it with alumni members at the end of every concert.