THANKSGIVING OF AMAZING GRACE

When it is time for the Offertory or a special thanksgiving procession, Jude Nnam’s "Thanksgiving of Amazing Grace" brings a wonderful, uplifting energy to the Mass. The song is built around a bright, rhythmic refrain that praises God for the "amazing works of your hands," making it a natural fit for moments when the congregation comes forward with their gifts and tithes.

The verses walk through the many reasons we have to be grateful, moving from the grand scale of creation—the earth founded upon the seas—down to the deeply personal. Singing about the gift of life, good health, children, and even the "unseen battles" God fights for us, the choir gives voice to the everyday prayers of the people in the pews. It is a joyful, accessible piece that invites everyone to count their blessings and lift a collective voice of thanks.