Glorious is Thy name, Almighty Lord.

"Glorious is Thy name, Almighty Lord" is a grand, majestic choral anthem drawn from the famous "Twelfth Mass" traditionally attributed to W. A. Mozart. For many Nigerian choirs, this piece is a beloved classic, often brought out for major feast days, choral festivals, or grand celebrations where a powerful expression of praise is needed.

The anthem opens with a bold, sweeping declaration of God's majesty before moving into a lively, contrapuntal section where the voice parts echo one another. The lyrics beautifully paraphrase the traditional Gloria, lifting up phrases like "We praise Thee, we give thanks to Thee, we adore Thee, we glorify Thee." Singing this piece requires strong breath control and joyful energy, especially as the choir builds toward the triumphant final "Blessing and honour be to God, forever and evermore."

When the organ swells and the full choir unites on those soaring final chords, it never fails to move the congregation. It is a true staple of the classical choral repertoire in our parishes, reminding us of the enduring beauty of lifting our voices in high praise.