Praise to the Lord, the Almighty

"Praise to the Lord, the Almighty" is a majestic hymn of gathering and thanksgiving that calls the entire congregation to lift their voices. With its sweeping, joyful melody, it invites everyone—from the choir loft to the pews—to recognize God as the King of creation and the source of our health and salvation.

In many Nigerian parishes, this specific arrangement shines during the Entrance procession or the Offertory. The second verse calls us to "offer our gifts at the altar" and join Christ, the High Priest, in His feast. It serves as a powerful reminder of what happens at Mass, turning the physical procession with bread and wine into a profound act of worship and self-offering.

By the time the choir reaches the final verse, the soaring descant and the call to "let the Amen sound from his people again" create a moment of pure, unified praise. It leaves the faithful ready to enter fully into the liturgy, bringing all that has life and breath before the Lord.