"HERE AM I, SEND ME!"

"Here Am I, Send Me!" is a resolute and deeply personal hymn of vocation, drawing its text directly from the calling of the prophet Isaiah (Isaiah 6:8). Composed by Idegeli Matthew O., the piece captures the pivotal moment of hearing God's voice and responding with complete, unhesitating surrender. It was originally dedicated to Rev. Fr. Kingsley Ojogbe Akor to mark his first priestly ordination anniversary, making it a song rooted in the reality of pastoral commitment.

In the choir loft, this piece shines during Ordination Masses, religious professions, or any liturgy focused on mission and discipleship. The verses walk through the journey of a willing servant—from hearing the initial call to stepping out into the unknown to proclaim the good news. The melody is carried with a sense of quiet determination, building up to the refrain where the choir unites in the definitive answer: "Here am I, send me! Here am I, use me!"

Singing this anthem is a powerful experience for both the choir and the congregation. It moves beyond a simple performance to become a shared prayer of readiness. When the voices blend to sing "I have come to do Your will, look no further for here am I," it resonates as a genuine pledge to serve, reminding everyone present of their own unique call to be instruments of God's work in the world.