BE WITH ME, JESUS

"Be With Me, Jesus" is a gentle, deeply comforting prayer set to music by Jude Nnam. Drawing clear inspiration from the famous Breastplate of St. Patrick, the lyrics weave a beautiful litany of presence, asking Christ to be within, behind, before, and beside the singer. It is a song of total reliance on God, acknowledging our need for His guidance whether we are walking through "the ways of trouble" or experiencing days of joy and celebration.

In the choir loft, this piece serves beautifully during Communion or as a post-Communion reflection, when the congregation is kneeling in quiet thanksgiving. The simple, flowing solfa melody allows the choir to focus on the profound meaning of the words. As the voices harmonize through the verses—praying for Jesus to be in the hearts of all who love us, and in the mouths of friends and strangers—it creates a deeply moving atmosphere of trust and spiritual protection.