Repete! (In Praise of God's Love)
Solfa Notation • Offertory Hymns, Celebrations, Recessional / Dismissal Hymns
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Repete! (In Praise of God's Love) by Cess — Lyrics
About Repete! (In Praise of God's Love)
"Repete! (In Praise of God's Love)" is a vibrant, high-energy choral anthem of thanksgiving that bursts with gratitude for God's abundant blessings. Sung primarily in Nigerian Pidgin English with joyful exclamations in Igbo and Yoruba, the song's title uses the word "repete"—meaning plenty or overflowing—to describe the sheer magnitude of God's love. The lyrics read like a personal testimony, counting everyday blessings from good health and family to business success and peace of mind.
In the choir loft, this piece is a favorite for festive Offertory processions, harvest thanksgivings, and special celebrations where the congregation is invited to dance forward with their gifts. The arrangement is deeply rooted in the rhythmic drive of Nigerian highlife, featuring percussive vocal lines like "bam bam gidigba" and "kpom kpom ti kpom" that mimic traditional instrumentation and keep the momentum driving forward.
What makes the song so moving is its conversational, down-to-earth approach to praise. By singing "I say if God be man, I for no see today oh," the choir voices a profound, relatable truth about divine grace. As the piece builds through ad-lib solos and overlapping harmonies, it creates an atmosphere of pure, uninhibited joy, encouraging everyone in the church to "dobale" (bow down) and thank "Baba God" for a love that is truly "repete."