The Old Hundredth Psalm Tune

"The Old Hundredth Psalm Tune" is a majestic setting of Psalm 100, bringing the familiar words of "All people that on earth do dwell" to life with incredible power. Arranged for choir, congregation, and organ, this piece is a true staple of grand liturgical celebrations. It serves beautifully as a soaring entrance hymn to gather the assembly, or as a triumphant recessional that sends the faithful forth with a spirit of joy.

What makes this arrangement so thrilling for a choir to sing is how it builds verse by verse. It opens with a solid, unison declaration before expanding into rich, four-part harmony. The third verse strips everything back for an unaccompanied choral section, demanding careful blend and pitch from the singers. Finally, the hymn expands into a massive doxology to the Holy Trinity, with the congregation and choir joining together to sing "To Father, Son, and Holy Ghost." It is a piece that lifts the entire church in a profound sense of reverence and shared praise.