ABIDE WITH ME

"Abide With Me" by Ifeanyi Mbachu is a heartfelt prayer for God's enduring presence and guidance. Distinct from the traditional Henry Francis Lyte hymn of the same name, this original composition speaks directly to Jesus, asking for His love, protection, and strength on the "weary" and "thorny" roads of life.

The piece opens with three gentle verses that build into an earnest, polyphonic chorus. It serves well as a Communion hymn or a general prayer song during Mass, offering the congregation a moment of deep reflection. The repeated plea to "defend my cause and protect me" gives the choir a powerful, anchoring phrase to sing during times of trial or petition.