N'oriri Ikpeazụ (Tune II) by Very Rev. Fr. C. Ezenduka — Lyrics & Sheet Music (PDF) | Choir PDFs

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Communion Hymns Holy Week Hymns Hymns Solfa

Composer: Very Rev. Fr. C. Ezenduka

Uploaded By: Choir PDFs

Format: Solfa

Language: Igbo

Pages: 2 pages

N'oriri Ikpeazụ (Tune II) by Very Rev. Fr. C. Ezenduka — Lyrics

VERSE 1 N'oriri Ikpeazụ Jesu rịọrọ Nna ya ka nzukọ Ya bur'otu n'eluwa anyi n'arịọ Gi N'oriri nke tata k'anyi nile soro n'irịọ Chukwu K'anyi ncha bur'otu ahụ n'ime Sacrament di asọ. VERSE 2 Maka nzukọ k'anyi nile n'arịọ Gi ka ndi otu Christi ju rii hunanya ka obi mmadu N'uwa nine bur'otu kpọkọba mmadu ncha n'akụkụ Gi K'anyi ncha bur'otu ahụ n'ime Sacrament di asọ.

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About N'oriri Ikpeazụ (Tune II)

Drawing its inspiration directly from Christ's high priestly prayer, "N'oriri Ikpeazụ" evokes the quiet reverence of the Last Supper. The opening lines recall Jesus praying to the Father for the unity of His Church. For a choir, it sets a deeply reflective tone, focusing the congregation on the unifying power of the Eucharist as they approach the altar.

The verses unfold as a continuous prayer for the faithful today. The lyrics ask that all Christians be filled with love and gathered into one flock under one shepherd. With its recurring plea for everyone to be made one body in the Holy Sacrament ("n'ime Sacrament di asọ"), the song reminds singers that Communion is not just a personal devotion, but a bond that ties the whole community together.

In the final stanza, the hymn lifts its gaze toward heaven. It prays that when earthly sacraments finally pass away, the faithful will join the angels and saints in eternal peace. This gentle progression from the upper room to the heavenly banquet makes it a profound choice for Communion, and especially fitting for Holy Thursday Masses.