Sing to the mountains

"Sing to the mountains" is a bright, jubilant call to worship that instantly lifts the spirit of any congregation. Based on Psalm 118, the song opens with a sweeping invitation for all creation to praise God. The lively chorus, with its declaration that "This is the day the Lord has made," sets a tone of profound gratitude and joy.

In the choir loft, this piece is a favorite for Easter Sunday and festive morning Masses. The verses move from personal thanksgiving—acknowledging how God saves and answers our pleas—to the grand, universal praise of the Sanctus in the second verse. The final verse brings the focus back to the resurrection, celebrating how God has "turned all death to life."

Because of its energetic tempo and triumphant message, directors often program it as an Entrance or Recessional hymn. It gives the voices a chance to ring out clearly, sending the people forth with a renewed sense of hope and a song of glory in their hearts.