Say a word!

"Say a word!" draws its text directly from the profound prayer we say just before receiving Communion: "Lord, I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed." Ifeanyichukwu Eze sets this moment of deep humility to a gentle, flowing melody that allows the choir to lead the congregation into a space of quiet reverence. It is a perfect piece for the Communion procession, capturing both our human frailty and our absolute trust in God's healing grace.

The verses expand on this Eucharistic theme, moving from acknowledging Christ as the "bread that was broken for the life of the world" to a personal plea for spiritual nourishment. When the sopranos sing "My soul thirst for Thee, Oh Divine Bread of Life," it echoes the longing of every communicant approaching the altar. Rehearsing this piece offers a wonderful opportunity to focus on expressive, prayerful singing, ensuring the harmonies support the earnestness of the lyrics without overpowering the central message of surrender and faith.