BLESSED BE GOD

"Blessed Be God" is a reverent Offertory hymn that sets the familiar prayers of the Preparation of the Gifts to a gentle choral melody. The text directly mirrors the words spoken by the priest at the altar, acknowledging God as the source of all creation and offering back the bread and wine that will become the Body and Blood of Christ.

For Nigerian Catholic choirs, this piece provides a beautiful, solemn backdrop for the procession of gifts. The verses carry the narrative of offering the fruit of the earth and the work of human hands, while the refrain bursts into a joyful, repeating "Blessed be God, forever! Amen!", allowing the congregation to join in the affirmation of praise.