THY WILL BE DONE

Jude Nnam's "Thy Will Be Done" is a gentle, deeply moving prayer of surrender. When a choir takes up this piece, the mood in the church naturally shifts to one of quiet reflection and trust. The verses walk us through the very human act of approaching the altar, bringing "all that we are" and "all that we have," with prayers on our lips and on bended knees.

Because of its clear focus on offering our lives and gifts to God, this song is a natural choice for the Offertory. As the congregation comes forward, the choir's repeated refrain, "Thy will be done, in our lives O Lord," serves as a perfect accompaniment to the physical act of giving. It reminds everyone that the bread, wine, and collections are just symbols of a much larger offering: our very selves.

The final verse shifts slightly, acknowledging Christ as "the way, the truth and the life" who holds the message of eternal life. Singing this arrangement in four parts gives the simple English text a warm, supportive harmony that carries the congregation's prayers upward. It is a piece that does not need to be rushed; taking it at a steady, prayerful pace allows the profound meaning of those four words to truly settle into the hearts of the faithful.