O YE SAINTS REJOICE

"O Ye Saints Rejoice" is a bright, triumphant hymn honoring the saints in heaven. It calls on the choir and congregation to join in the jubilation of the heavenly host, celebrating the beauty and excellence of God's throne.

This piece is a natural fit for All Saints' Day, as well as feasts celebrating individual saints or martyrs. The verses draw a clear contrast between the earthly struggles of the "church militant" and the victorious rest of those who have finished their earthly sojourn, making it a comforting and uplifting choice to sing from the choir loft.

Written by Fr. Athan Okeiyi, the song moves with an animated, joyful rhythm. The verses build a bridge between heaven and earth, asking the saints to pray for us before culminating in a shared "Alleluia, Amen" that praises the Holy Trinity.