Earthly Gifts

"Earthly Gifts" is a gentle and straightforward Offertory hymn that beautifully captures the essence of our presentation of gifts at Mass. With its simple, earnest plea—"Earthly gift we offer you, oh God"—the song invites the congregation to bring not just their physical offerings, but their very selves to the altar.

The verses walk us through the traditional elements of the Offertory, moving from the bread and wine to the deeper, spiritual offerings of our hearts, praise, and thanksgiving. The recurring mid-verse call, "Come, come, come, come and bless your people," acts as a unifying prayer, reminding the choir and the faithful that our gifts are made complete only by God's blessing and acceptance.

It is a wonderful choice for the preparation of the gifts, especially in parishes that appreciate a prayerful, steady rhythm during the Offertory procession. The clear call-and-response structure in the verses makes it easy for the choir to lead, drawing everyone into a shared moment of surrender and gratitude.