EARTHLY GIFTS

"Earthly Gifts" is a gentle, straightforward Offertory hymn that perfectly captures the spirit of bringing our simple offerings to the altar. Written by Emma Atuanya, the song focuses on the humble presentation of bread, wine, and our very hearts, asking God to receive and bless both the gifts and the people who bring them. It is a beautiful reminder that what we bring to the Mass is not just material, but a true offering of ourselves.

In the choir loft, this piece is a joy to sing during the preparation of the gifts. The structure is built around a pleading refrain—"Come, come, come, come and bless your people"—that anchors the short, direct verses. As the congregation watches the bread and wine being brought forward down the aisle, the choir's repeated offering of "Praise and thanks" helps draw everyone into a posture of deep gratitude and reverence before the Eucharistic prayer begins.