HOLY HOLY HOLY

"Holy Holy Holy" by Obiefule C. ThankGod is a vibrant English setting of the Sanctus. Dedicated on the score to the 6 a.m. choir at Blessed Tansi Parish, it carries the authentic, prayerful energy of an early morning Nigerian Sunday Mass. The piece leads the congregation into the heart of the Eucharistic Prayer, beginning with a profound sense of reverence that quickly blossoms into joyful praise.

The arrangement stands out for its deliberate and rhythmic opening. The soprano line repeats the word "Holy" eight times, building a deep sense of awe before declaring "Lord God of host." As the text moves into the "Hosanna," the choir breaks into a beautiful, echoing polyphony, with the voices ringing out across the loft to create a majestic, layered climax.

After a brief interlude, the voices reunite to proclaim, "Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord," before returning to the triumphant Hosanna chorus. It is a wonderful choice for choirs looking for a Sanctus that is both deeply reverent and musically engaging for the whole church.