Recieve Our Gifts

This practical sheet provides two essential pieces for the Sunday liturgy: a gentle Offertory hymn and a melodic response for the Prayer of the Faithful. The main piece, "Receive Our Gifts," is a straightforward and humble chant for the preparation of the gifts. As the congregation brings forward the bread and wine, the choir leads them in offering not just the physical elements, but their prayers, wealth, and very selves.

The structure of the Offertory song makes it incredibly easy for a congregation to pick up. Short, direct verses flow into a beautiful refrain that asks God to "take and sanctify" our offerings so that we might be called His children. It carries a quiet reverence that fits perfectly into the moments before the Eucharistic Prayer begins.

At the bottom of the score is a short setting of "Lord Hear Us" by E. AbleGod. Written with Good Shepherd Sunday in mind, the response adds the phrase "we are the sheep of His flock" to the traditional petition in Jesus' name. Having both pieces on one page is a great resource for choir directors looking to unify the sung prayers of the Mass with simple, effective solfa arrangements.