Come Let Us Sing Unto The Lord

James Varrick Armaah’s setting of Psalm 95 opens with a warm, inviting call to worship. Marked *Allegro Maestoso*, the piece begins not with the full choir, but with an alto and then a tenor solo. These soloists act like cantors stepping up to the sanctuary, gently but firmly calling the assembly to "heartily rejoice in the strength of our salvation." It creates a wonderful sense of anticipation in the church before the rest of the voices join in.

When the full SATB chorus finally enters, the music swells into a joyful, rhythmic declaration of God's majesty. The choir sings of the Lord as a great King above all gods, painting pictures of His creation—from the deep corners of the earth to the strength of the hills and the dry land. The interplay between the solo verses and the robust choral responses makes this piece feel incredibly alive.

Choirs often use this kind of majestic, scriptural anthem as an entrance song to set a tone of reverence and joy right at the start of Mass, or as a grand piece for a festive celebration. The final measures build to a bright, unified climax, leaving everyone in the pews ready to lift their own voices in prayer.