Abu m nke gi Jesu

"Abụ m nke gị Jesu" (I am yours, Jesus) is a deeply reverent Igbo Communion hymn that captures the quiet intimacy of receiving the Eucharist. The song is a gentle but profound prayer of surrender, inviting Christ to come and make His home within the singer. With its central plea, "Bịa biri n'ime m" (Come and live in me), it gives voice to the personal connection every communicant seeks as they return to the pews from the altar.

The verses draw beautifully on classic Eucharistic imagery, calling Jesus the "Achịcha dị ndụ" (Bread of life) and "Nri ndị mmụọ ozi" (Bread of angels). It acknowledges the Eucharist as the ultimate source of strength for the earthly journey ("Nri ndị nọ n'ije"). For a choir, this piece offers a moment of hushed, prayerful harmony that helps the congregation transition from the physical act of receiving Communion into a space of quiet thanksgiving and spiritual renewal.

Nath Nwoko’s arrangement builds this devotion through distinct vocal textures, moving from full choir refrains to expressive verses led by different sections, like the tenor solo in the third verse. It is a fitting choice for the Communion rite, reminding the faithful that in receiving the Bread of Heaven, we belong entirely to Him.