With its touching simplicity and subtle imagery this anonymous poem (ca.1400) is regarded as one of the greatest lyric poems of the Middle English period. It is a beautiful and intimate description of the conception of Jesus. This a cappella setting features rich but spare harmonies and is suitable for intermediate ensembles. It is the first work in the composer's Suite of English Lyrics. Audio practice files are available from choraltracks.com. More information on this and the composer's other choral works is available at: www.johnnewellmusic.com.