Yezu Waffe Tuzze Gy'oli Notes
Yezu Waffe Tuzze Gy'oli Notes
Yezu Waffe Tuzze Gy'oli Notes
Liturgical Context
This Eucharistic communion procession song (Okusembera - getting closer, lit.) is one of the
most sung numbers. It makes one feel drawn close to the Blessed Sacrament. Its message is
pertinent to the communion procession, “ Yezu waffe tuzze gy’oli” ‘Oh Jesus, we come unto
thee’. “ Jjangu mangu nkwesiime mu” ‘come quick so I may rejoice in you’. All the five
phrased five stanzas express the main motives for the Catholic supreme prayer ‘Mass’ ie.
Adoration(Stanza 5), Contrition(Stanza 2), Thanksgiving(Stanza 3) and Supplication(Stanza
4). Stanza 1 acts as an introduction, presentation of worshipers who are coming before God.
In Mass where you have to choose more communion songs, this particular song should come
first, because its message is directed to moving towards God (procession) and its time
signature fosters meditation and prayer which are elements expected of a disposed catholic at
that particular time of Mass.
It should be accompanied by the Organ (with interludes where possible to give break to the
singers, for beauty or even to make the song a bit longer). At a large extent, drums should be
excluded to let people listen to the theological themes in the song. Some parts can be taken by
the cantor or soloist. Dancing and clapping are strongly discouraged as the may distort the
meditative and prayer elements.
Dynamics may vary depending on the interpretation of the music director. However, parts for
contrition and supplication as presented above should be more tranquil. The last stanza should
be sung with vigour not only to bring out the climax element but also to express more
yearning for the Lord as its words in the last phrase suggest “Oh Lord come, come” “Kale
Yezu jjangu jjangu”