Here at the Table

This is a very recent song (ie this year) for Eucharist from Willow Publishing, with a text by Gina Oglivie set by Michael Maurice Harvey. It would also be fine for Gifts.

It is nice to see a lyric by Gina Ogilvie, who usually does the music. The sheet music is available in F and D, but D is too low for general use. I’d probably play it in F but capo 3 to make my life easier.

I couldn’t find any recordings of this song but Harvey has done a remarkable job with the setting.

Sing along with my backing to learn it:

1 Called to the sanctuary we come bringing the gifts that we offer.

This sacred moment is blessed, our spirits unified.

Standing at the altar with off’rings of our hearts,

Together in this holy place, bread and wine the symbols

The mystery that’s created and in your love we find grace.

Refrain

Here at the table, in the presence of our God.

We bring our hopes, our dreams and our fears,

In this communion love draws near.

2 Turning to you now in wonder, Ignited by your love,

Lives that are broken are mended, our voices raise in song

Standing at the altar with off’rings of our hearts,

Together in this holy place, bread and wine the symbols

The mystery that’s created and in your love we find grace.

Refrain (x2)

Here at the table (x2)

© 2024 Michael Harvey and Gina Ogilvie

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