BEHOLD AMONG MEN

"Behold Among Men" is a profound hymn of gathering and identity, reminding us exactly who we are when we come together for Mass. Written by Fr. Lucien Deiss, the song draws heavily on scriptural imagery of the Church as God’s dwelling place. The refrain rings out with a clear, joyful declaration that God has chosen to make His home among His people.

As you move through the verses, the text unfolds the entire mystery of the Christian life. We sing about being born in the waters of the Spirit, grafted into Jesus the Vine, and nourished by the Body of the Lord at the Paschal Supper. Because of this sacramental focus, it works wonderfully as an Entrance hymn to gather the congregation, or as a Communion song while the people approach the altar.

For a choir, the strength of this piece lies in its steady rhythm and the sheer number of verses—nine in total! This gives the director plenty of flexibility to cover long processions. The melody is straightforward and congregational, making it easy for the faithful to join in the refrain and truly feel like the "people brought together in the house of the Lord."