IN THANKSGIVING AND LOVE

"In Thanksgiving And Love" is a joyful, rhythmic staple of the Nigerian Catholic Offertory. Composed by Jude Nnam, it captures the vibrant spirit of the procession of gifts, where the choir and congregation dance forward to present the bread and wine. The melody is bright and uplifting, perfectly matching the lyric's declaration of a joy that is "flowing like a river."

The verses guide the liturgy step by step, moving from a general call to praise our "everlasting King" to the specific actions of the Mass. As the choir sings of placing bread upon the altar and wine in the chalice, the words remind the faithful that we are simply returning to God the gifts of His own creation. Every line resolves into the song's central refrain—an offering made "in thanksgiving and love."

For choir directors, this piece is a wonderful choice for the Preparation of the Gifts or the Consecration. Its straightforward solfa arrangement allows the harmony parts to support a strong, memorable soprano lead, making it easy for the whole church to join in the celebration.