RECEIVE OH LORD

"Receive Oh Lord" is a gentle, reverent hymn composed by Michael Nwankwo, perfectly suited for the Preparation of the Gifts or the moments surrounding the Consecration. The core message of the refrain is one of humble acknowledgment: we are simply returning to God the very things He first gave us. It captures the essence of the Offertory, where the bread and wine brought forward are offered as a sign of our deep appreciation.

The verses walk the choir and congregation through the sacred actions of the Mass. Verse one speaks directly of the bread and wine that will become our spiritual food for the journey. As the song progresses, it invites the angels to unite with the faithful at the altar, asking God to accept the offering through the hands of the priest. This grounds the singing in the actual liturgical moment happening in the sanctuary.

Written entirely in solfa notation, the melody is prayerful and unhurried. It gives the choir a chance to sing with real devotion, helping the entire church enter into a quiet, focused state of mind before the Eucharistic Prayer begins.