..........When was this?

It was in the early 70's which was late in the folk mass movement. I'm not sure why? I guess, like a lot of things, rural areas sometimes catch onto trends much later than the rest.

.......What vocal range, BTW? I a bass (deep, but not basso profundo).

Lucky Dog!!! His tenor parts will test your.... well you know! I think he was scoreing for the boys in those great English boy choirs!

......How could I forget "For the Beauty of the Earth"?

David S. would like it with that really great piano part. A college choir that I was assistant conductor for always ended it's concerts with... The Lord Bless you and Keep you. Another great anthem.