Wá GB'ỌRẸ WÁ

This is a vibrant and deeply rhythmic Yoruba offertory hymn, calling on God the Father to accept the gifts brought to the altar. The title "Wá Gb'ọrẹ Wá" translates to "Come and accept our gifts," setting a joyful and reverent tone for the presentation of the bread and wine.

The lyrics draw a direct line between the congregation's offerings today and the great biblical sacrifices of old, asking God to receive their gifts just as He accepted the offerings of Abel and Abraham. As the verses progress, the choir sings of the bread and wine that will become the Body and Blood of Christ, praying that their sacrifice may be pleasing and acceptable in His sight.

Musically, the piece is driven by traditional percussion—the agogo, shekere, gangan, and agbamole—which gives it a distinctly Nigerian Catholic flavor. It is the kind of song that naturally lifts the spirit of the congregation during the Offertory procession, encouraging everyone to bring their thanksgiving to the altar with gladness.