Sursum Corda

Sursum corda ("Lift up your hearts") is a reflective and beautifully expressive piece for organ, published in 1911. It is a quiet meditation, often performed alongside the contrasting Alla Marcia, and is characteristic of Ireland's early, lyrical style. The music displays a calm elegance, moving towards a culmination point shortly bevor the end of the piece, thus reflecting its Latin title from the Eucharistic liturgy.