ON YOUR RIGHT STANDS THE QUEEN IN GOLD OF OPHIR

When the choir gathers to celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption on August 15, this responsorial psalm brings a profound sense of majesty to the liturgy. Jerry Ayigyu Daniel’s setting of "On Your Right Stands the Queen in Gold of Ophir" captures the royal dignity of Mary being assumed into heaven. The text, drawn from Psalm 45, paints a vivid picture of a heavenly court, framing the Blessed Virgin as the radiant queen standing beside the King.

The musical arrangement is written in clear solfa notation, offering a sturdy and uplifting chant for the verses. The choir moves through the stanzas with a steady, narrative flow, recounting the call to the daughter to "forget your people and your fathers house" and describing the joyful procession into the palace of the King. The refrain itself is simple but triumphant, allowing the congregation to easily join in the response.

Singing this piece from the choir loft, we feel the solemnity and joy of the feast day. The harmonies support the imagery of gladness and royal escort, making it a fitting tribute for Marian celebrations. It grounds the Liturgy of the Word in a spirit of reverence, preparing the hearts of the faithful for the Eucharistic feast.