Bring Them To The Lord

"Bring Them To The Lord" is a gentle, deeply personal Offertory hymn by Jude Nnam. While many presentation songs focus purely on the physical gifts of bread and wine, this piece turns our attention to the spiritual journey of the giver. The refrain is a simple, direct call to bring our offerings to God, but it is the verses that reveal the true heart of the song.

The lyrics speak of being lost, blinded by shadows, and tossed on a troubled sea, only to be rescued and led home by Jesus. When a choir sings this during the preparation of the gifts, it transforms the Offertory procession into a moment of profound thanksgiving. We are not just bringing the fruits of the earth to the altar; we are bringing our restored lives, our healed hearts, and our gratitude for the times God has guided us through the dark.

Written with a straightforward SATB harmony, the piece is accessible yet moving. The verses are sung with a reflective, storytelling quality, building up to the joyful resolve of the refrain. It is a fitting reminder for the congregation that the greatest gift we can offer to the Lord is a heart that has been touched and transformed by His grace.