THEME: UBOHO MMI (MY
DELIVERANCE)
ARTISTE: REV. FR. LOUIS ABASI
EDET
TRACKS: SIX
GENRES: GOSPEL
DURATION: THIRTY-TWO MINUTES AND TWENTY-EIGHT
SECONDS
“But the deliverance I bring
will last forever”
Deliverance is at the centre of the Christian
lifestyle. It is essentially the reason for prophecy given in Isaiah about the
messiah, Christ’ coming and the fulfilment of God’s salvation will for man.
The album theme “ Uboho Mmi “ meaning “ My
Deliverance” echoes by revelation the scriptural theme upon
which the entire Christian life is found. It reflects the depth of relations
between us and God, this we see in the expression that is ours as put forth by
the artiste. This declaration which voices our belief, faith; thankfulness and
surrender to the one who is, who was and who is to come. Who has made us his
children in Christ Jesus, the God who loves and always will love us and have
called us to be as he is for our blessings, the blessing of each other and his
glory.
The six tracked musical work is a narrative which can
be related to by all Christians who have or are seeking a deep relationship
with God. The ordering of the tracks takes one through scriptural revelation.
From our conviction comes the confession of faith visible in the “I
believe in God”, to the acknowledgement of the many miracles received
daily featured in “Nsuto Utibe Mkpo” Fr Louis brings us to the triune climax with
the overall adulation of the source of our miracles, our liberator and
salvation in the track “Uboho Mmi”. The second phase of the
album opens with, “Never Forget” a reminder that we should always remember our
God in all things and at all times. It ascends in the prayer request expressing
our resolved to always be in God hence the track “Keep My Soul”. The
entire work climaxes with the praying of God’s presence and blessings on his
people by the priest in line with his duty as God’s servant while reminding us
of our obligation to God in his commandment, statutes and principles hence the
track “You Will be Happy”.
The creativity and ingenuity employed by the sound
engineer to blend as one a combination of the contemporary strings and wind
instruments, the drums and the traditional accompaniments; not only add thrilling, soul-touching instrumentation to the rich revelation lyrics but also
balances the African cultural musical background with a perfect spice of
traditional singing enjoyed across board. Suffices to say that, Fr. Louis Abasi
have given us Christians a powerful worship tool which encompasses essentially
the person of God and our relationship with him. Hence the CD is a powerful
work tool that we all should have at home, in our car or offices for praise,
prayers and positive word declarations.
UBOHO MMI (MY DELIVERANCE)
This heart-lifting and deeply reflective mode conveyed
by the combination of the perfectly blended strings, piano and saxophone spiced by
the traditional accompaniment ushered one into that intimate meditative and
contemplative prayer as the artiste Fr. Louis Abasi warmly and spiritedly
eulogizes God in complete adulation essentially for his person, his presence in
our lives and the many miracles he blesses us with daily known in Christianity
as thanksgiving. Through his declaration, we connect ours as Christians
especially as we call to mine the imperfection of man experienced through the
different relationships.
The song re-echoes God’s never-failing relationship as posted in Isaiah 43:1-3. “Israel, the Lord God who created you says, do not be afraid, I will save you. I have called you by name, you are mine; when you pass through deep waters, I will be with you. Your troubles will not overwhelm you. When you pass through fire, you will not be burnt. The hard trials that come will not hurt you, for I am the lord your God the holy God who saves you”.
The song brings consolation to people who have been betrayed, have lost and felt broken, to people who have been judged and rejected by pointing them to the God is love; whose love and friendship have been ours long before we knew him and will always be regardless until the end of time. A passionate call to you and I, indeed all people and races to put all of their faith in Him for a refreshing new life. The song is suitable for an intimate worship experience either alone or with family. It has lifted my spirit especially as it met me at a time have had to, by revelation, test the people around me to know indeed who my real friends are. The hurts melted away in the midst of worship as I am reminded of the human tendencies and the word of God which cautions against giving pearls to pigs.
The song re-echoes God’s never-failing relationship as posted in Isaiah 43:1-3. “Israel, the Lord God who created you says, do not be afraid, I will save you. I have called you by name, you are mine; when you pass through deep waters, I will be with you. Your troubles will not overwhelm you. When you pass through fire, you will not be burnt. The hard trials that come will not hurt you, for I am the lord your God the holy God who saves you”.
The song brings consolation to people who have been betrayed, have lost and felt broken, to people who have been judged and rejected by pointing them to the God is love; whose love and friendship have been ours long before we knew him and will always be regardless until the end of time. A passionate call to you and I, indeed all people and races to put all of their faith in Him for a refreshing new life. The song is suitable for an intimate worship experience either alone or with family. It has lifted my spirit especially as it met me at a time have had to, by revelation, test the people around me to know indeed who my real friends are. The hurts melted away in the midst of worship as I am reminded of the human tendencies and the word of God which cautions against giving pearls to pigs.
Written by Francis Lovechild Edet
