Eyen Erong Abasi

"Eyen Erong Abasi" is a solemn and reverent setting of the Agnus Dei, sung in Efik. During the breaking of the bread, this piece draws the congregation into a moment of quiet reflection before Communion. The melody, written by B. I. Inyang, moves with a gentle, pleading cadence that perfectly matches the weight of the liturgical prayer.

The choir sings the familiar invocation, asking the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world ("Afo emi emende mmidiongkpo ererimbot efep") to have mercy on us ("tua nnyin mbom"). In the final repetition, the voices settle into the concluding prayer for peace ("no nnyin emem"). It is a grounded, peaceful arrangement that brings a sense of stillness to the sanctuary, helping the faithful prepare their hearts for the Eucharist.