Àwa ń bẹ̀ Ọ́ Olódùmarè, Ọba Olóore
Solfa Notation • Offertory Hymns, Hymns
Subscribed as
Want Sunday picks sent to another address too?
Your choir should not be left out in what's trending
Sunday mass selections, psalms, and trending songs in your area — straight to your inbox.
Àwa ń bẹ̀ Ọ́ Olódùmarè, Ọba Olóore by Adegbenle J — Lyrics
About Àwa ń bẹ̀ Ọ́ Olódùmarè, Ọba Olóore
"Àwa ń bẹ̀ Ọ́ Olódùmarè, Ọba Olóore" is a reverent Yoruba Offertory hymn that weaves the ancient prayers of the Church into indigenous worship. The song's verses draw their inspiration directly from the Roman Canon (Eucharistic Prayer I), recalling the great biblical sacrifices that prefigured the Mass.
As the bread and wine are brought to the altar, the choir leads the congregation in asking the "Good Father" (Baba rere) to accept their offerings just as He accepted the gifts of Abel the just, the wine offered by the high priest Melchizedek, and the faithful sacrifice of Abraham. It is a profound moment of liturgical connection, linking the local parish's Sunday offering to the historic covenants of faith.
The gentle, pleading refrain—"We beg You, Almighty, Good King"—sets a tone of deep humility. Singing this piece during the preparation of the gifts helps quiet the church, focusing everyone's hearts on the sacred exchange about to take place at the altar and reminding us that our own sacrifices are joined to those of the ancients.