Agnus Dei

This bilingual setting of the "Agnus Dei" blends the traditional Latin invocation with its English translation. Choirs sing this piece during the fraction rite of the Mass, just before Communion, as the priest breaks the Eucharistic host.

The arrangement is written entirely in tonic sol-fa, a familiar and practical format for many Nigerian choir lofts. By pairing "Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi" directly with "Lamb of God, You take away the sins of the world," the music honors the universal language of the Church while keeping the prayer immediate and clear for the congregation. The gentle, pleading melody carries the assembly's final petition for mercy and lasting peace before they approach the altar.