WE SHALL GO UP INTO GOD'S HOUSE

"We Shall Go Up Into God's House" is a joyful setting of Psalm 122, capturing the gladness of a pilgrim people approaching the altar. The text is one of the great processional psalms of the Church, making it a natural choice for the Entrance procession at Mass. As the choir leads the congregation with the opening declaration, "I rejoiced when I heard them say," it sets a tone of eager anticipation for the liturgy about to begin.

The verses walk through the psalmist's vision of Jerusalem as a city of peace and unity. Singing this piece, a choir invites the whole assembly to pray for peace within the church walls and among the brethren. The straightforward, marching rhythm of the chorus gives the congregation a firm melody to hold onto as they gather for worship, uniting their voices in a shared shout of joy.