THE LORD IS GOOD

There is a special kind of joy that fills the choir loft when an entrance hymn truly feels like an invitation. "The Lord Is Good" captures that exact spirit. Drawing its opening lines from Psalm 122 ("I rejoiced when I heard them say, let us go to God's house"), it sets a bright, welcoming tone right from the first beat. It is the kind of song that gets the congregation moving down the aisles with genuine smiles, reminding everyone why we gather in the first place.

The piece weaves English verses with a lively Igbo refrain—"Ngwanụ ngwanụ wazo bịanụ n'ụlọ Chukwu" (Hurry, come quickly to the house of God)—creating a beautiful call to worship. The verses walk us through the reasons we come to Mass: to stand before the Giver of life, to converse with Him in prayer, to seek forgiveness, and to go back home with blessings.

Ending with a grand, layered section for cantors and choir, it builds to a joyful climax of praise and adoration. It is a wonderful choice for the Entrance procession, especially on feast days or Sunday celebrations when the church is full and the spirit of thanksgiving is high.