Lamb of God

Sixtus Unigwe’s "Lamb of God" offers a gentle yet majestic setting of the Agnus Dei, the ancient prayer we sing as the bread is broken at the altar. Marked to be sung "majestically," the piece carries a quiet reverence that builds naturally through its four-part harmony. It provides a beautiful moment in the Mass where the choir can lead the congregation in a unified, heartfelt plea for mercy and peace.

The structure follows the traditional three invocations of the fraction rite. The first two endings ask for God's mercy, with the sopranos lifting the melody on the phrase "O Lord have mercy on us," while the lower voices provide a steady, grounding response. The final repetition then gently resolves into the ultimate prayer, "Grant us your peace." It is a straightforward, deeply prayerful arrangement that sits comfortably in the voices, making it a wonderful and accessible choice for Sunday worship.