Praise The Lord, Ye Heavens Adore Him

When we need a truly majestic opening for Mass, "Praise The Lord, Ye Heavens Adore Him" is one of those hymns that immediately lifts the congregation's spirit. Set to the sweeping, stately melody of Haydn's "Austria," the music itself feels expansive, matching the grand call to all creation—sun, moon, stars, and angels—to join in worship. It is a fantastic choice for an Entrance hymn, especially on festive Sundays when the choir and the assembly need to start the liturgy with a strong, unified voice of praise.

Singing this piece is always a joy for the choir because the four-part harmony is so robust and classical. The verses build a beautiful progression, moving from the heights of heaven down to our own earthly homage. By the time we reach the third verse, singing "Worship, honor, glory, blessing," the soaring melody naturally carries the weight of those words. It is a hymn that asks us to sing with full voice and open hearts, reminding everyone in the pews that our earthly singing is just an echo of the unending praise happening in heaven.