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Sequence of the Mass of Pentecost - Bia Muo Nso was composed by PPO Egbo.

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Sequence of the Mass of Pentecost - Bia Muo Nso is sung in Igbo.

Sequence of the Mass of Pentecost - Bia Muo Nso by PPO Egbo — Lyrics & Sheet Music (PDF)

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Added Jul 31, 2026

Composer: PPO Egbo

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Format: Solfa

Language: Igbo

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Sequence of the Mass of Pentecost - Bia Muo Nso by PPO Egbo — Lyrics

[VERSE 1] Bịa, Bịa Mmụọ Nsọ, si n'eligwe zidata ife Gị, ife Gị n'amuke amuke. [SOPRANO] Bịa O Nna ndị ogbenye, wel' onyinye nke ntasi obi bịa, Onye bi ife na dị n'ime dị ndụ. [TENOR] Ngị Onye ntasi obi ka sị mma, Ngị b'Onye bịa n'eny'an̄ụrị n'obi, Onye n'enyenwo ndụ. [BASS] N'ọlụ bụ ezumike, n'ekpomọkụ Ngị bụ ndò, na nsogbu Ngị bụ ntasi obi. [SOPRANO & ALTO] Ife dị anwụ anwụ, Ife Mmụọ dị ngọzi, chajue n'ime obi ndị n'ime kwelụnụ.

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About Sequence of the Mass of Pentecost - Bia Muo Nso

"Bia Muọ Nsọ" is a stirring Igbo setting of the Veni Sancte Spiritus, the ancient Sequence for the Mass of Pentecost. Composed by PPO Egbo, it translates the poetic petitions of the original Latin text into a deeply felt choral prayer, calling on the Holy Spirit to descend and renew the faithful.

Sung just before the Gospel Acclamation on Pentecost Sunday, the sequence invokes the "Father of the poor" and "Light of our hearts." The words carry the congregation through a journey of spiritual need, asking for comfort in sorrow, rest in labor, and the cleansing of sin, before culminating in a request for the Spirit's sevenfold gifts and eternal joy.

The arrangement thoughtfully divides the stanzas among different voice parts. The Sopranos, Tenors, and Basses each take turns leading the petition, creating a sense of personal, individual prayer. This structure mirrors the descent of the Spirit, touching each voice before gathering the whole choir together for the final, resolute "Amen. Alleluia."