Our Mortal Gift

"Our Mortal Gift" is a straightforward, prayerful Offertory hymn composed by Nduka-aku. The song focuses on the presentation of gifts, acknowledging that everything offered—the "gift from the earth"—ultimately comes from God's own creation. It carries a gentle, reverent mood that perfectly suits the procession of bread and wine up the aisle.

Choirs typically sing this during the preparation of the gifts at Mass. The verses are short and direct, making it easy for the congregation to join in the prayer for God to receive, purify, and sanctify the offerings. The chorus deliberately invokes the Holy Trinity—asking God the Father, Son, and Spirit to accept the gifts—which adds a solemn sense of complete dedication to the liturgy. It is a humble reminder for the faithful that we are simply returning to the Lord what He has already given us.