YouTube shows that it is used in a number of Christian / Catholic churches in Asia.
Some videos credit it to Tina Benitez, however no details about her have been found. The words were included in a secondary school religious education text published in the Philippines in 1997 (ref). More recently a choir arrangement has been made by K Perez (link below).
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Over the years, slightly different words have been used in the first line ("this offering" vs "these offerings"), but recently it appears to have standardised as "this offering".
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Examples
Small band
Small choir with guitar
Choir at a large church service
Small group with guitar - recording from 2009
Small group with organ
Singer with guitar
Instrumental - piano
Lyrics
Take O Lord this offeringWith hands outstretched imploring;
Take O Lord this sacrifice
And lift it to the sky.
This humble life we offer
In loving care protect;
With contrite hearts we pray to you
Your mercy grant us Lord.
Listen Lord this prayer
We send to you on high.
Grant O Lord to those who seek
The beauty of Your love.
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