Anglican Psalm settings serve a specific liturgical function that makes them ideal for the listener seeking a serene, untroubled, low-profile experience of religious music. They don't have the flashiness of anthems, which are generally written for the offertory, where they are the primary focus of the congregation's attention and can be musical showcases for the choir, organist, and sometimes, soloists. The Psalm settings are part of the Propers of the Mass, the sections that vary from week to week, and with the Old Testament, Epistle, and Gospel, which are read, not sung, they constitute the lessons on which the preacher will reflect in the sermon. As such, their function is primarily the clear communication of the text, which requires music simple enough to make the words easily understood. The Toronto-based mixed Choir of St. John's Elora, directed by Noel Edison and accompanied by organist Matthew Larkin, offers an attractive selection of Psalm settings, some standards in Anglican services, and some less familiar, ranging from the early eighteenth century to contemporary. As is fitting for the character of the music, the performances are self-effacing, and the excellent diction of the choir makes every word clear. The choir sings with warm and pure tone, and the nuanced performances obviously grow out of deep and intimate familiarity with these Psalms. The recording level is set very low, so the volume needs to be cranked up for the music to be audible, but once it is, the sound quality is satisfactory.