BABA MIMỌ A DE (Vol. 5) {HOLY FATHER HERE WE ARE!}
Solfa Notation • Hymns, Entrance songs
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BABA MIMỌ A DE (Vol. 5) {HOLY FATHER HERE WE ARE!} by Busayo C. Oluwapemi-Mathias & Oluwafemi Mathias O — Lyrics
About BABA MIMỌ A DE (Vol. 5) {HOLY FATHER HERE WE ARE!}
"Baba Mimọ A De" (Holy Father, Here We Are) is a vibrant Yoruba entrance hymn that calls the congregation into the presence of God. It sets a welcoming and reverent tone for the start of Mass, acknowledging God's holiness and asking for His mercy as the people gather.
The piece opens with a solo that invites the Holy Spirit to descend upon the gathering. The choir then enters with a lively, rhythmic response, moving through sections that ask for forgiveness and pray that the day's worship will be acceptable to God. A beautiful duet section builds the earnest plea before the full choir returns to close out the procession.
Written entirely in solfa notation, this arrangement is a wonderful choice for Nigerian Catholic choirs looking for an engaging processional. The composers include a thoughtful note at the bottom of the page to swap the word "ṣaanu" (have mercy) with "bukun" (bless) for a second verse, allowing the choir to weave both repentance and petition into their march to the altar.
