Oku N'ere Re
Solfa Notation • Offertory Hymns, Hymns
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Oku N'ere Re by Emmanuel Alwojae — Lyrics
About Oku N'ere Re
"Oku N'ere Re" is a vibrant Igbo offertory hymn that calls upon God as a "consuming fire." It captures the sacred moment when the congregation brings their gifts of bread and wine to the altar, asking the Father to accept their sacrifice and bless them. The refrain's plea for God to receive the offering sets a tone of deep reverence for the Eucharistic feast.
The verses lead the choir and congregation into a spirit of total surrender. As they sing of offering everything they are and have, the lyrics acknowledge God as the beginning and the end of their journey. It is a fitting piece for the preparation of the gifts, grounding the procession in gratitude and reminding the faithful that they are lifting their lives to a holy, merciful Father.