Omogode R'Oghene (Lamb of God)

"Omogode R'Oghene" is a reverent Urhobo setting of the Agnus Dei, composed by HPC Anyanwu. In the Catholic Mass, this prayer is sung during the fraction rite, right before the congregation approaches the altar for Communion. The choir leads the people in acknowledging Christ as the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world, a moment of profound humility in the liturgy.

Anyanwu's arrangement captures the solemnity and deep petition of this sacred time. The voices rise together in the repeated cry of "Omogode r'Oghene," asking first for mercy ("na rue don r'avware") and finally for the gift of peace ("vwu fuoma k'avware"). For a choir, singing this piece requires a gentle, blended tone that does not overpower the prayerful atmosphere. It is a grounding melody that helps quiet the minds of the faithful, preparing everyone in the pews to receive the Eucharist with a clear and peaceful heart.