Sung to the Tune of “What Child Is This”, this can be used as a doxology during Advent and Christmas. For those worship leaders who prefer to not use Christmas hymns during Advent, maybe this will do as a nice option.
These gifts we joyfully bring to you,
to fill the world with meaning;
our hearts and minds are longing for
the life of which you are dreaming.
This, this our gift we bring,
our lives we share, your praise we sing;
show us your vision, Lord,
for hope, and peace, and caring.
Here is an optional second verse for Communion Sunday:
We gather as one at your table, Lord,
the bread is broken, the wine is poured;
the walls we fashion around us fall,
we’ve dropped our spear and put down our sword;
This, this your gift we share,
you welcome all people from everywhere;
take…eat…remember me,
created…restored…community!
Submitted by Rev. Scott Cervas, Meadowthorpe Presbyterian Church, (Lexington, KY)
This is beautiful! We are going to be using it as our dedication hymn throughout the seasons of Advent and Christmas. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks so much.. This is PERFECT and we’ll use this during the season as well.