WE LONG TO THEE SO!

"We Long To Thee So!" is a gentle, expectant hymn that captures the quiet yearning of the Advent season. Written by Solomon S. Fakarau, the piece voices the collective anticipation of a choir and congregation waiting for the Nativity. The verses reflect on the slow passage of time before "Christmas morn," drawing singers into the midnight journey of the shepherds and the song of the angels.

Musically, the simple strophic verses give way to an earnest, layered chorus where the voices plead for the Lord's arrival. The soprano line leads the call of "Come, O come, O come, our savior," building a sense of urgency that resolves in the faithful declaration, "we have no king but Thee." It is an excellent choice for Advent Sunday Masses or as a reflective prelude during a Christmas Eve vigil, helping the congregation focus their hearts on the coming of the baby Jesus.