UNMERITED GRACE OF GOD

When we bring our gifts to the altar, we often bring our struggles and shortcomings along with them. Jude Nnam’s "Unmerited Grace of God" captures this beautifully, anchoring the Offertory procession in the comforting promise of 2 Corinthians 12:9: "My grace is enough for you."

The verses walk us through the reality of human frailty—feeling broken, downcast, or simply unable to succeed on our own strength. But the refrain lifts the mood entirely, bursting into a joyful thanksgiving for God's unbeatable, unmerited grace. The second verse explicitly mentions the offering of bread and wine through the priest, making this piece a perfect fit for the presentation of gifts at Mass.

Musically, the arrangement gives the choir plenty of room to express both the quiet vulnerability of the verses and the confident, layered praise of the refrain. It is a deeply encouraging song for the congregation to hear, reminding everyone in the pews that God's grace empowers us for service, no matter what we have been through.