Nohuaren, nohuaren, nohuaren

When the Eucharistic Prayer reaches its great crescendo, the choir and congregation join in the Sanctus. "Nohuaren, nohuaren, nohuaren" is a reverent Edo setting of this central Mass acclamation, composed by Vincent I. Ihaza. The repeated cries of "Nohuaren" evoke the unending praise of the angels, leading into a powerful acknowledgment of God's might in the words "Osa nudazi no yean etin hia."

Ihaza’s arrangement captures the majesty required for this moment in the liturgy. The melody flows with a natural dignity, allowing the voices to proclaim that heaven and earth are full of God's glory. It is a piece that grounds the congregation in their indigenous language while participating in the universal prayer of the Church.

Choirs will find the solfa notation straightforward to teach, with harmonies that build a sense of awe. Singing "Urhomwen Oghue vbehe no yiosee" brings a deep, resonant joy to the Mass, making it a wonderful choice for Sundays and solemnities in Edo-speaking parishes.