IWO NI M'O GB'OKAN MI S'OKE SI, OLUWA

When we sing "Iwo Ni M'o Gb'okan Mi S'oke Si, Oluwa," we are stepping right into the words of Psalm 25. The title translates to "To You, O Lord, I lift up my soul," and from the very first measure, the melody carries that exact feeling of surrender. It is an earnest prayer of absolute trust, asking God to show us His ways and teach us His paths so we are not put to shame.

In the choir loft, this piece is a natural choice for the Entrance procession or the Offertory, especially during seasons that call for reflection and renewal. The verses remind the congregation of God's covenant with those who revere Him, urging us to worship the Father and wait on His perfect timing rather than chasing fleeting glory.

Rev. Fr. T. M. Ilesanmi composed this setting in 1967, and the harmony by Rev. Fr. Martin 'Diipo Badejo gives it a grounded, reverent texture. As the voices move through the Yoruba text, there is a quiet strength in the music—a reminder to the whole church that placing our hope in God is never in vain.