God Has Gone Up With Shouts Of Joy

"God Has Gone Up With Shouts Of Joy" provides a complete, festive setting for the Liturgy of the Word on the Feast of the Ascension. The score pairs a vibrant responsorial psalm by Felix-Azi Atua with a joyful Gospel Acclamation by Allwell Nma Iyke, giving choirs everything they need for this pivotal moment in the Easter season.

The psalm setting captures the triumphant mood of Christ’s ascension into heaven. Its melody is bright and regal, inviting the congregation to join in the festive, trumpet-like praise of the refrain. The verses are arranged with straightforward harmonies, allowing the text of Psalm 47 to ring out clearly across the church.

Following the psalm, the Acclamation bursts into a lively six-fold Alleluia. The verse echoes the Great Commission—"Go and make disciples of all nations"—reminding the faithful of the mission Christ left to His Church before ascending. Together, these two pieces create a unified and uplifting experience for the congregation.