Join Me Thank The Lord

"Join Me Thank The Lord" is a vibrant, rhythmic call to gratitude that naturally gets a congregation on their feet. Composed by Lyte C. Onyema, the piece blends English with expressive Nigerian Pidgin to create a deeply personal yet communal song of praise. It captures that familiar moment in worship when an individual's testimony of God's goodness overflows, prompting them to invite the whole church family to share in their joy.

The song is a perfect fit for the Offertory procession or a lively thanksgiving service. As the choir leads the verses—recounting God's provision, mercy, and kindness—the congregation can easily catch the infectious refrain, "Oya! make una come join me thank the Lord." The use of everyday phrases like "e sweet my belle o" and "thank you sotey" grounds the liturgy in the real, lived experiences of the people, making the act of bringing gifts to the altar feel like a genuine, heartfelt celebration of everyday miracles.