It was
written by Nigerian Roman Catholic musician and composer Sir Jude Nnam (b
1965).
A professionally released recording can be purchased from Amazon - link below.
A professionally released recording can be purchased from Amazon - link below.
No published sheet music has been located. But at the time of writing, a SATB arrangement with piano can be downloaded from this website.
O yes, in the presence of the Lord,
I will bring my gifts
In thanksgiving and love
There is joy in my heart.
It is flowing like a river
I will praise the Lord,
In thanksgiving and love.
1 God our Father, everlasting King
Please accept this gift we offer.
Take our bread upon Your altar
And our wine in the chalice.
2 With thankful hearts and joyful songs,
We approach Your holy altar
Bearing gifts of Your creation
We return what You have given.
3 To You Father, now we offer,
With the host and with the chalice.
All we have and all our being
In this sacrifice most holy.
Downloads
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Examples
Solo singer with contemporary backing choir:
Choir with African band:
Small church choir with praise band:
Lyrics
ChorusO yes, in the presence of the Lord,
I will bring my gifts
In thanksgiving and love
There is joy in my heart.
It is flowing like a river
I will praise the Lord,
In thanksgiving and love.
1 God our Father, everlasting King
Please accept this gift we offer.
Take our bread upon Your altar
And our wine in the chalice.
2 With thankful hearts and joyful songs,
We approach Your holy altar
Bearing gifts of Your creation
We return what You have given.
3 To You Father, now we offer,
With the host and with the chalice.
All we have and all our being
In this sacrifice most holy.
Thank you so much. Heard this song at my cousin's 1st communion. The words never left me but then I forgot how to sing it. So glad I stumbled on your page. God bless you.
ReplyDeleteEach word in this song is heart touching.... I can't stop listening to it.
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome....ever refreshing of body & soul.
ReplyDeleteSo nice!! I'll have a copy for myself and youth group in church.
ReplyDeleteSoul lifting. Nice one
ReplyDeleteAs our choir was singing the song I quickly Google and lo...I was so blessed. Thank you so much for your support.
ReplyDeleteA Blessed song! It shall be well with All God's People as they sing
ReplyDeleteWhat an inspiring song
ReplyDeleteI'm not a catholic member,but I so much love dis particular hymn, I've heard it couple of times dat i attended wedding in catholic church. Can't stop listening to it since I downloaded it. The words and rhythm are great
ReplyDeleteThis is more than wonderful: keep going and work for the Lord.
ReplyDeleteThis God working through every human heart with the song. I am from Papua New Guinea, north of Australia. Love the song. Song is a prayer.God Bless.
ReplyDeletegreat piece here, i enjoy every staza of the music. God bless sir Jude.
ReplyDeleteI feel free and blessed when I listen to this song. .For sure they is joy in my heart.
ReplyDeleteVery enriching I like this song
ReplyDeleteFirst time I heard the song, I totally fell for it.. So inspirational
ReplyDeleteThank you for this lyrics. .
ReplyDeletePlease I've been looking for how to get this song, please someone help!!!!
ReplyDeleteI must confess I'm addicted to this song,can't stop listening to it.
ReplyDeleteGreat song.
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ReplyDeleteWOW THIS SONG IS AWESOME
ReplyDeleteIt’s a great song for relaxing
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ReplyDeleteThis song moved me the first time i had it. So inspiring.
ReplyDeleteVery great song. Very good. ALL GLORY TO GOD ALMIGHTY JESUS ELOHIM
ReplyDeleteSome songs will never grow old...
ReplyDeleteAlways love listening to this song, love singing it although a Freethinker
ReplyDeleteIt is a heart touching song I love singing it always every wordimg of this song is a message.
ReplyDeleteVery meaningful songs. Love to see all of your songs on the score sheet
ReplyDeleteThanks
I love this song so much. Late 2015 I converted to catholic, since then I've been hearing it. It has become my favorite song. Crossover night at my parish St Patrick Benin City, the choir sang it and I was so happy. Sunday 28th Match during our 2nd scrutiny it was also sang and I told my fellow cathumens that this is my favorite song and hopefully the day I get married I will make sure it is played. Since that Sunday there has been no mass during the lockdown. And there was no baptism for my cathumen class at Easter. On Sundays church is empty very few people coming to pray at the altars. And I wonder when everything will go back to normal. Sometimes I sing this song and I know that everything is going to be allright. I can't wait for lockdown to be over and the choir will sing it again.
ReplyDeletePls I implore in thanksgiving and love for the site to download this song.
ReplyDeletePlease I need to download this song in Thanksgiving and Love mp3
ReplyDeleteHi Mark, I have just found that Sir Jude is now selling this song in MP3 format on Amazon, and so I have added a link to it above. I hope this is helpful for you.
DeleteJoy in my heart, flowing like a river....Glory be to the Lord Most High
ReplyDeleteThis song gives me joy alot. May God name be praise forever
ReplyDeleteI'm not a Catholic but i have had this song on my phone since 2010.. its has been my first priority anytime i got a new phone i download the song first. I love giving thanks and the song saw through my heart the present and the future.
ReplyDeleteI feel the spirit of God each tym i listen 2 this song.tnkz 4 d lyric
ReplyDeleteSend for me the music piece! It's a wonderful song
ReplyDeleteSo lovely
ReplyDeletethank you so much for this inspiring song. May God Almighty continue guiding and protecting you as you continue to compose these wonderful songs
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