O GOD OUR HELP IN AGES PAST

"O God Our Help in Ages Past" is one of the most enduring hymns in the choir loft, a profound statement of trust in the Almighty. Based on Psalm 90, the text contrasts the fleeting, fragile nature of human life—"like an ever-rolling stream"—with the eternal, unchanging shelter of God. It is a hymn that grounds a congregation, often sung when we need to be reminded of God's steadfast presence through the generations.

In Nigerian parishes, this piece is a staple for both grand celebrations and solemn occasions. It serves beautifully as a stately entrance or recessional hymn, and brings deep comfort during funerals or end-of-year thanksgiving Masses. This particular arrangement includes a soaring descant by John Scott, designed to lift the final verses and carry the voices of the faithful upward in a powerful declaration of hope.