The following is a song that Scottish kids have been learning at their mammies' knees since Roberton composed it earlier in the 20th century. Roberton was one of Scotland's leading lights in vocal (esp. choral) music. I think the song is very evocative of a Scottish country scene, and would fit the bill perfectly for your needs.
Sir Hugh Roberton: All on the Little Lambs
All in the April ev'ning, April airs were abroad; The sheep with their little lambs Pass'd me by on the road.
The sheep with their little lambs, Pass'd me by on the road, All in the April ev'ning I thought on the Lamb of God.
The lambs were weary and crying With a weak human cry, I thought on the Lamb of God Going meekly to die.
Up in the blue, blue mountains, Dewy pastures are sweet, Rest for the little bodies, Rest for the little feet.
But for the Lamb, the Lamb of God, Up on the hilltop green, Only a cross, a cross of shame, Two stark crosses between.
All in the April ev'ning, April airs were abroad; I saw the sheep with their lambs And thought on the Lamb of God.
(the text is by Katharine Tynan)
There is also a book, published by Stainer and Bell, called MUSIC OF SCOTLAND 1500-1700 (ed. Kenneth Elliott), that includes sacred vocal music.
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+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + I sing hymns with my spirit, + + but I also sing hymns with my mind. + + - 1 Corinthians 14:15 + +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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