BLESS THE LORD, MY SOUL

"Bless The Lord, My Soul" is a joyful, rhythmic setting of Psalm 103 that instantly lifts the spirit of any congregation. Obial Edward I. has crafted a piece that feels both deeply personal and wonderfully communal. The refrain is an anchor—a direct, earnest call to our own hearts to remember God’s goodness and never forget His deeds. It is the kind of melody that stays with you long after Mass has ended, humming in your mind as you go about your week.

In the choir loft, this song shines during the Offertory or as a lively Thanksgiving hymn. The verses expand the praise outward, moving from the intimate recognition of God's forgiveness—"as far as the east is from the west"—to a grand, cosmic summons calling on the angels and heavenly powers to join the song. When the choir builds into that second verse, inviting all creation and the "sons of God" to raise their voices, the energy in the church is palpable. It is a wonderful reminder of why we sing: to unite our earthly voices with the unending praise of heaven.