O LORD, MY GOD, TO THEE

"O Lord, My God, To Thee" is a solemn and deeply moving choral piece that draws its text from the heartfelt pleas of Psalm 25. The words are a pure expression of trust and surrender, asking God for guidance and protection against those who would see us fall. In the choir loft, this piece demands a reverent, unified sound, as the four-part harmonies weave together to carry the weight of the prayer.

Originally composed by the Renaissance master Jacques Arcadelt, this particular edition by the celebrated Nigerian musicologist Laz Ekwueme has found a cherished place in the repertoire of many Catholic and classical choirs across the country. Its quiet intensity makes it especially fitting for the season of Lent, or as a reflective prayer during moments of deep supplication in the Mass. The final, lingering "Amen" leaves the congregation in a state of peaceful contemplation.