EYEN ERONG ABASI {Lamb of God}

When we prepare for Communion, the Agnus Dei grounds the entire church in a moment of deep reverence. "Eyen Erong Abasi" is a solemn Efik setting of the Lamb of God by Fr. Emmanuel B. Ukpong. It carries the familiar plea of the Mass, asking Christ, who takes away the sins of the world, to have mercy on us and grant us peace.

The arrangement is written for a standard SATB choir, keeping the voices moving together in a steady, prayerful rhythm. As the sopranos lead the melody through the opening lines, the lower voices provide a warm, supportive harmony that fills the sanctuary. The piece builds gently toward the final petitions, offering the traditional endings in the score: "Tua nnyin mbom" for the first invocations, and "No nnyin emem" for the closing prayer.

Choirmasters will find this setting highly effective for Sunday Mass. It does not rush; the tempo allows the choir to enunciate the words clearly and draw the faithful into the sacredness of the Eucharistic feast.