BLESSED LAMB

"Blessed Lamb" is a deeply moving hymn that draws the choir and congregation into the heart of the Passion. With words originally penned by Matthew Bridges, this arrangement by Obioha Ogbonna and Olisebuka Obioha gives the classic text a reverent, four-part choral setting. The lyrics focus our minds on Calvary, asking that the "drop of that rich fountain" might pay our ransom and bring us peace.

In the choir loft, this piece is especially powerful during Lent and Holy Week, particularly on Good Friday or as a solemn Communion meditation. The melody carries a quiet weight, requiring careful attention to dynamics and phrasing so the earnest prayer—"Sacred Saviour! Lowly at thy feet we pray"—truly resonates. Singing it feels like a collective act of devotion, guiding the faithful to reflect on the immense sacrifice of the cross.