Receive Them And Bless Us

"RECEIVE THEM AND BLESS US" is a gentle, straightforward Offertory hymn that naturally accompanies the procession of gifts. When the congregation steps out of the pews to bring bread, wine, and their personal offerings toward the altar, the choir sings this humble petition. It gives voice to the moment, asking God to accept both the physical elements in the procession and the silent intentions carried by the people.

The melody is steady and prayerful, supporting a text that deepens as the hymn goes on. The verses move from offering the tangible "bread and wine" to asking God to "transform them and make them Holy." By the third verse, the focus shifts inward, asking the Lord to receive our very hearts. This progression perfectly mirrors the action of the Offertory rite itself, guiding the faithful from handing over their physical gifts to offering their entire lives to God.