LORD! ANOINT YOUR PRIEST

"Lord! Anoint Your Priest" is a deeply moving prayer set to music, written specifically for the sacred moment of ordination. When a new priest is ordained, the bishop anoints his hands with sacred chrism, setting them apart to bless, to forgive, and to offer the Eucharist. Abraham Uke captures the gravity of this rite in a gentle, flowing melody that invites the whole congregation to pray for the man kneeling before the altar.

The song opens with a direct plea to God to consecrate the hands of the new minister. As the choir moves into the verses, the lyrics expand into a sincere intercession for his entire life and ministry. We ask God to grant him grace, to strengthen him for the daily sacrifices he will make, and to anoint his heart and lips so he can speak words of comfort to the helpless and needy.

Singing this piece during an ordination Mass brings a profound sense of unity to the church. It reminds everyone present that the priesthood is a life of service, echoing the eternal priesthood of Christ. The gentle harmonies allow the choir to lead the faithful in a quiet, earnest petition, supporting the newly ordained priest as he begins his lifelong journey of pastoral care.