Total Praise "with Holy, holy, holy"

Richard Smallwood’s "Total Praise" is one of those rare gospel anthems that instantly elevates the spirit of any room it fills. This particular setting by Joel Raney does something truly special: it weaves Smallwood’s soaring declaration of faith together with the classic hymn "Holy, Holy, Holy" (Nicaea). For a choir, it offers a beautiful journey from personal testimony to majestic, universal worship.

The piece opens with that familiar, comforting assurance—lifting our eyes to the hills and finding peace in the time of the storm. As the harmonies build, the choir pours its heart into the iconic line, "You are the source of my strength." Just as the emotion peaks, the arrangement transitions seamlessly into the profound reverence of the Trinity hymn, shifting the focus entirely to God's glory.

It is a magnificent choice for a special choir presentation, a thanksgiving service, or a grand concert finale. The final section, with its cascading, layered "Amens," requires the choir to give everything they have, leaving both the singers and the congregation in a state of absolute awe.