WE OFFER YOU OUR GIFTS

"We Offer You Our Gifts" is a bright, rhythmic Offertory hymn where the choir and congregation present their gifts—bread, wine, and the intentions of their hearts. The lyrics draw a direct line between the gifts brought to the altar and the ancient sacrifice of Abel, asking God to receive them through the hands of the priest. The verses are structured as simple, repetitive petitions for blessing, peace, and life, making it easy for the assembly to join in the response as the collection is taken.

Appended to the same manuscript is "In Your Mercy," a gentle, moderate-tempo prayer. With its overlapping vocal parts and earnest plea for God to hear the cries of His people, it functions beautifully as a sung response for the Prayer of the Faithful or a penitential chant.

Together, these handwritten solfa pieces capture the authentic, everyday feel of Nigerian Catholic worship. They reflect the practical needs of a parish choir: straightforward, accessible melodies that carry the deep devotion of the congregation during the pivotal moments of the Mass.