HOW CAN I REPAY THE LORD

"How Can I Repay the Lord" is a heartfelt choral setting of Psalm 116, composed by Fr. Okwy Tony Umeh. The song captures the deep sense of gratitude that naturally arises when we reflect on God's blessings and deliverance. With a melody that is both gentle and resolute, it gives the choir and congregation a unified voice to express their thanksgiving.

In the liturgy, this piece is a natural fit for the Responsorial Psalm or during the Offertory procession, as the gifts are brought to the altar. The verses speak intimately of finding strength in God and being freed from our bonds. As the choir transitions into the refrain, the music swells with a joyful commitment: "I will raise the cup of salvation, I will call on the Lord's name." It is a wonderful choice for thanksgiving Masses, ordination anniversaries, and any Sunday when the parish gathers to count its blessings.