Lord, we are here

"Lord, we are here" is a joyful gathering song that calls the congregation to worship with gratitude. Philip Osita’s composition opens with a straightforward declaration of thanksgiving, making it a natural choice for the Entrance or Offertory procession when the people bring their intentions and gifts to the altar. The melody is bright and inviting, setting a tone of reverence and communal praise as the Mass begins.

The verses guide the choir and congregation through a progression of humility and adoration. Singers acknowledge their human weakness while asking for God's blessing, moving from a plea for forgiveness to a triumphant "Alleluia" and "Hosanna." Each stanza resolves in a unified invocation of the Holy Trinity—"God the Father, the Son, and Spirit"—anchoring the piece in the core mystery of the faith.