If the Anthem is considered Theme 'A', the first Night motive as Theme 'B' and the Accompanimental Motive as Theme 'C' then this makes three main motives. There are two other minor variations which can be connected back to the anthem. After its first appearance in the english horn, the anthem is answered by the oboe at bar 7 (see Example No.9) in augmented rhythmic values using duplets.

Musical Example No.9:

This augmented variation gains greater structural significance later in the piece as an answering theme in the 4/4 metre as the whole orchestra builds the polyphonic texture. It reappears in the woodwinds from bar 71 building to a dramatic statement in the lower brass at bar 77 (see Example No.10):

Musical Example No.10: