Come make we thank our God

"Come Make We Thank Our God" is a vibrant, high-energy offertory song composed by Sam C. Ezugwu. Written entirely in Nigerian Pidgin English, it captures the pure, uncontained joy of a congregation counting their blessings. The lyrics read like a personal testimony, listing out the everyday miracles of life—good health, education, a job, a spouse, and children—and inviting the whole church to join in the celebration with a resounding "Oya O halele!"

In the choir loft, this piece is an absolute delight to sing. The tempo is marked "brisk and lively," and the arrangement features playful, conversational lines between the voice parts (with the sopranos and altos singing about a "better husband" while the tenors and basses sing of a "better wife"). It is the perfect soundtrack for a festive Sunday Mass, carrying the congregation down the aisle during the presentation of gifts with dancing, smiles, and a deep sense of gratitude.