I climb a secret hill (Easter)

A short rousing anthem for Easter morning. Unison with piano or organ accompaniment.

The first verse of the text is by Alistair Maclean, and is in the style of Carmina Gadelica, a compendium of prayers, hymns and other material gathered in the Gaelic-speaking regions of Scotland between 1860 and 1909.

The second verse is by the composer. The tune name is the Gaelic name of the hill Dumyat (pronounced Dim-eye-at) near Stirling where for many years a dawn procession took place on Easter Day.

This setting is suitable for performance by a solo voice or a group of voices.