Lamb Of God

When the priest breaks the consecrated host, the choir leads the congregation in this ancient litany. "Lamb of God" is a direct, unadorned setting of the Agnus Dei, written entirely in tonic sol-fa. The melody carries a quiet reverence, focusing the minds of the faithful on the altar as they prepare to approach the sanctuary for Communion.

The piece moves through the traditional petitions, first asking for mercy before settling into the final, gentle plea for peace. For a parish choir, this setting offers a straightforward and prayerful option that keeps the focus entirely on the solemnity of the fraction rite. The staggered vocal entries in the final measures add a brief moment of choral texture, allowing the voices to echo the prayer before the final cadence.