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N'ERHUMWUN N'IMA HIA was composed by Ezomo John J. / Okojie Matthew.

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N'ERHUMWUN N'IMA HIA is sung in Edo.

N'ERHUMWUN N'IMA HIA by Ezomo John J. / Okojie Matthew — Lyrics & Sheet Music (PDF)

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Composer: Ezomo John J. / Okojie Matthew

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Format: Solfa

Language: Edo

Pages: 2 pages

N'ERHUMWUN N'IMA HIA by Ezomo John J. / Okojie Matthew — Lyrics

[CHORUS] Maria n'Iye Jesu u ruese. Maria n'Iye Jesu u domwense se. N'erhumwun n'ima hia, N'erhumwun n'ima hia, o Omahinmwan Maria Iye n'oghua. [VERSE 1] Maria n'Iyemwen Iye n'ohuaren Gima vbo'igwe vbi uwi ya oghia mere ho damwen ho. Iye mahinmwan N'erhumwun n'ima hia, Iye [VERSE 2]

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About N'ERHUMWUN N'IMA HIA

"N'erhumwun N'ima Hia" is a gentle Edo Marian hymn built around a simple, earnest plea: "Pray for us all." It is a song of deep devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, asking for her intercession and maternal care. The lyrics address her with profound reverence as "Maria n'Iye Jesu" (Mary, Mother of Jesus) and "Iye n'oghua" (Holy Mother), capturing the trust the faithful place in her prayers as they navigate their daily lives.

In the choir loft, this piece serves wonderfully during Marian feasts, May devotions, or as a meditative hymn during the Offertory or Communion. The melody carries a tender, pleading quality, especially in the verses where the choir sings of kneeling and asking Our Lady to listen to their cries. It brings a quiet sense of peace to the congregation, reminding everyone of a mother's unfailing love and her powerful intercession before God.