Behold our God

"Behold Our God" is a powerful contemporary hymn that calls the congregation to reflect on the sheer majesty of the Creator. The verses ask a series of questions drawn straight from Scripture—who has held the oceans, who has given counsel to the Lord?—reminding us of God's infinite wisdom and power. When the choir reaches the refrain, it bursts into a soaring invitation to worship: "Behold our God, seated on His throne; come let us adore Him!"

What makes this particular arrangement by Mary McDonald so special for the choir loft is how it weaves in a beloved Christmas classic. During the third verse, as the lower voices sing of Christ's sacrifice and resurrection, the sopranos and altos float above them with the familiar melody of "O Come, Let Us Adore Him" (Adeste Fideles). This beautiful layering connects the mystery of the Incarnation with the triumph of the cross, making it a breathtaking piece for the Christmas season or any festive Sunday Mass.