BRING THEM TO THE LORD

"Bring Them To The Lord" is a gentle, deeply personal offertory hymn by Jude Nnam. When we sing this during the presentation of gifts, it shifts the focus from simply bringing bread and wine to offering our very lives and struggles to God. The refrain is straightforward and joyful, a clear declaration of our intent to offer the gifts from our hearts.

What makes this piece so moving for a choir and congregation are the verses. They read like a personal testimony of salvation and healing. Singing lines like "I lost my way and went astray, Jesus came to me" reminds us that the greatest gift we bring to the altar is our redeemed self. The melody in the verses settles into a reflective, almost storytelling cadence, allowing the singers to lead the narrative of being found, healed, and led home.

It is a wonderful choice for Sundays in Ordinary Time or any Mass where the readings focus on healing, repentance, and God's mercy. The contrast between the bright, rhythmic call of the chorus and the quiet gratitude of the verses gives the choir a chance to sing with real conviction and emotion.