HOW CAN I REPAY YOUR LOVE?

When it comes time for the Offertory, a choir needs a song that captures both the majesty of God's gift and our own humble response. "How Can I Repay Your Love?" does exactly this. It asks a question every believer faces when reflecting on grace: what can we possibly give back to the One who died for us? The melody carries a gentle, reflective sincerity, leading the congregation to offer not just their physical gifts, but a "humble thankful heart."

The verses walk through the realities of the Christian journey. We sing about God standing by us in trials, caring for us when we feel helpless, and loving us despite our constant failures. It is a deeply comforting message to sing from the choir loft, reminding everyone in the pews that our thanksgiving sacrifice is accepted not because we are perfect, but because His love is unmatched.

This particular manuscript also includes a beautiful, practical addition for the Prayer of the Faithful, providing the sung response in English, Hausa ("Allah kaji adu'a mu"), and Igala ("Ondu neti re bi wa"). Having these multilingual responses ready helps the choir lead a truly inclusive liturgy, drawing the whole parish family together in prayer before the Liturgy of the Eucharist begins.