Miẹn Izọhẹ Mwan

When the time comes to bring the gifts to the altar, "Miẹn Izọhẹ Mwan" provides a deeply fitting prayer for the choir and congregation. Sung in the Edo language, the title evokes a humble plea for the Lord to accept the offerings presented. It is a staple for the Offertory procession, carrying a gentle, reverent melody that perfectly matches the solemnity of the moment.

The verses walk us through the very heart of the Eucharistic preparation. The lyrics guide the congregation in presenting their gifts, asking God to receive them from the hands of the priest (*ohen ruẹ*). As the song progresses through the verses—moving from the physical items brought forward to the offering of our very selves (*egbe mwan*)—the piece draws everyone into a deeper sense of surrender.

Arranged in solfa notation, the harmony supports a lead melody that feels both communal and deeply personal. As the voices blend on the chorus, asking the Father (*Baba*) to look kindly on all who call upon Him, the choir loft becomes a space of true intercession, leading the whole church in a unified act of worship.