Come Let Us Sing Unto The Lord

When a couple walks down the aisle or the choir processes to begin a grand celebration, a piece like "Come Let Us Sing Unto The Lord" sets the perfect tone. Composed by James Varrick Armaah for a wedding in 2019, this anthem draws its text directly from Psalm 95. It opens with a bright, majestic piano accompaniment that leads into an inviting solo passage for alto and tenor, calling the congregation to heartily rejoice.

The arrangement is structured as a formal choral anthem, making it a wonderful choice for an entrance procession or a festive occasion that calls for something robust and classical in feel. After the soloists introduce the opening call, the full SATB choir enters with a joyful, rhythmic energy. The voices build on each other, declaring that the Lord is a great God and a great King above all gods.

Midway through, the texture thins out for a warm, cantabile tenor solo that invites us to come before God with thanksgiving. The choir then returns to sing of God's creation—the corners of the earth, the hills, and the sea—before driving toward a grand, triumphant finale. It requires a bit of rehearsal to master the dynamic shifts and the independent vocal entries, but the result is a truly uplifting offering of praise that elevates the entire liturgy.