We Offer You Our Gifts

"We Offer You Our Gifts" is a straightforward and earnest Offertory hymn, composed by Emmanuel Atuanya and dedicated to the Vocationist Fathers and Sisters in Nigeria. During the preparation of the gifts, choirs use this piece to accompany the procession of bread and wine to the altar. The lyrics draw a direct line between the congregation's present-day offerings and the ancient, pleasing sacrifice of Abel, asking God to accept what is brought forward in thanksgiving.

The song is structured with a gentle, flowing melody that makes it easy for the assembly to join in prayer. Each verse presents a different aspect of the offering—from the physical "bread and wine" to the spiritual "gifts from our hearts"—and pairs it with a specific petition. As the choir sings, they ask the Lord to grant peace, life, and blessings in return for the gifts presented. It is a warm reminder of the exchange that happens at the altar: we offer our simple gifts, and God returns them to us as abundant grace.