OUR OFFER

"Our Offer" is a gentle, straightforward hymn that perfectly captures the spirit of the presentation of gifts. Written by Lawrence Xavier, the piece guides the congregation in bringing not just bread and wine, but their very lives to the altar. The verses move naturally from a song of thanksgiving to the specific offering of the "work of human hands," anticipating the moment these gifts will become the body and blood of Christ.

For a choir, this is the kind of piece that settles the church into the Liturgy of the Eucharist. The refrain is easy to pick up, making it ideal for a parish that loves to sing along during the collection. The arrangement is written entirely in solfa notation, keeping the harmonies accessible for a standard four-part choir to learn quickly during rehearsals.

Included on the same sheet is a short, reverent setting of the "Lamb of God" by the same composer. It provides a seamless option for choirs wanting to maintain a consistent musical feel from the Offertory right through to the breaking of the bread. Together, these pieces offer a prayerful, unified sound for the Sunday Mass.