Our Father

This setting of the Lord's Prayer by Don Moen, arranged for choral worship by Ehimanre Asuelinmen, brings a gentle and flowing reverence to the most universal of Christian prayers. The familiar words of the "Our Father" are carried on a tender melody that naturally invites the whole congregation into a space of deep, quiet devotion. It is a piece that feels immediately at home in any parish.

In the choir loft, directors often turn to this arrangement during the Communion rite or as a dedicated meditation after the homily. The score thoughtfully divides the prayer into distinct, reflective verses—moving from "Thy kingdom come" through the plea to "deliver us from all evil." These verses are anchored by the recurring, harmonious refrain of "hallowed be thy name," allowing the different voice parts to support the melody without overwhelming the simplicity of the text.

There is a profound comfort in singing the very words Christ taught His disciples. When the choir finally blends on the concluding doxology, "For thine is the kingdom, the power and glory forever and ever," it creates a moment of genuine spiritual unity, leaving the church in a state of peaceful reverence.