Oh Praise God

"Oh Praise God" is a vibrant, rhythmic anthem of thanksgiving by Emmanuel Atuanya. Written for a four-part choir, the piece is driven by a continuous, joyful call to bless the Lord for His enduring goodness. The lyrics are straightforward but deeply earnest, repeating phrases like "for his kindness to me" and "for his greater love to me" to build a sense of overwhelming gratitude. The continuous flow of the soprano melody keeps the energy high from the first measure to the final Amen.

In a Nigerian Catholic parish, this piece shines as a lively recessional or a special choir anthem during a thanksgiving service. The overlapping repetitions of "praise him" create a spirited momentum that carries the voices forward, demanding tight rhythm and enthusiastic delivery from the singers. It is the kind of song that leaves the congregation stepping out of Mass with a lifted spirit, taking the joy of the celebration out the church doors.