Thank You Lord

When the choir begins "Thank You Lord" during the Offertory, it sets a tone of profound humility and gratitude. This piece by Don AB captures the exact disposition we are called to have as we approach the altar. The verses speak plainly about our human condition, acknowledging that we have nothing of our own to offer but a heart full of thanks, and asking God to look past our sins.

The melody carries these words with a gentle, steady reverence that feels right for the procession of gifts. As the congregation brings forward the bread and wine, the choir sings on their behalf, offering "all our being" and uniting our prayers with Jesus our Saviour. It is a deeply grounding moment in the Mass.

The refrain opens up into a warm, harmonious expression of thanksgiving for God's kindness and love. It is easy for the assembly to internalize and pray along with. By the time we reach the final verse, asking God to wash away our offences and fill our hearts, the song has guided us from a place of quiet unworthiness into the joyful confidence of God's acceptance.