Bless Them O Lord

"Bless Them O Lord" is a gentle, straightforward wedding hymn that speaks directly to a newly married couple. Written in solfa notation, it carries the warm, advisory tone often heard during the signing of the register or as a post-communion reflection at Nigerian nuptial Masses. The melody is unhurried and sincere, setting a calm atmosphere as the congregation looks on and prays for the new home being formed.

The verses draw directly from scripture, reminding the bride and groom of the biblical foundation of their vows—leaving father and mother to become one flesh. As the choir sings through the stanzas, the words shift from stating God's design for marriage to offering practical, loving advice. We remind the groom to love his wife and the bride to be humble, urging them to share both sorrows and joys. The recurring chorus acts as a collective prayer from the whole church, asking the Holy Spirit to dwell with them.

The piece concludes with a distinct "Andante" section that changes the rhythm into a memorable, rhythmic warning. Here, the choir delivers a final, vital piece of wisdom: the absolute necessity of prayer. By repeating phrases like "Go home and be prayerful" and "When you are tempted," the song leaves the couple with a practical spiritual tool for their journey ahead, making it a genuine blessing from the choir loft.