BEHOLD, I BRING YOU GOOD TIDINGS

This extensive compilation brings together a rich and varied repertoire for the Christmas season, designed to carry a choir through a full carol service or festive concert. It weaves together beloved traditional English carols, classical choral excerpts, and vibrant indigenous Nigerian compositions, creating a truly universal celebration of the Nativity.

From the majestic classical lines of John Goss's 'Behold, I Bring You Good Tidings' and Handel's 'O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings to Zion', the collection moves seamlessly into familiar congregational hymns like 'O Come, O Come Emmanuel' and 'It Came Upon the Midnight Clear'. These timeless pieces anchor the service in the solemnity and awe of the Incarnation, reminding the faithful of the angels' message of peace on earth.

Equally prominent are the joyful Hausa carols—such as 'Yau An Haifa Mana Mai Ceto', 'Daukaka Ga Allah A Cikin Sama', and 'Munji Labari!'—which infuse the celebration with local rhythm and exuberant praise. By blending these different musical traditions, the compilation offers choirs a dynamic way to proclaim the birth of Emmanuel, inviting the entire congregation to join the angels and shepherds in welcoming the newborn King.