All that we Have and all that we Offer

This is a hymn about offering and giving of one-self. It gives encouragement when things are difficult by looking to Jesus example.

It was written by American, Roman Catholic, at-the-time seminarian (trainee priest) Gary Ault (b 1944) while he was part of Louisana-based folk-Mass group, The Dameans.

It was first published in 1979 by Damean Music. Sheet music is still available from OCP (link below)

It is set to an unnamed tune, also by Ault. This has a 3/4 time signature. In the key of Eb, the first few notes are E E F G_ GF E E E CB, B,_ with accompanying chords Eb / Gm / Ab / Eb.

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Downloads

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SAB choir arrangement by Edwin Ferguson

Sheet music from OCP

Examples

Small group with guitar - recent professional recording:

Small group with piano-led band, professional recording:

Singer with piano:

Singer with organ - recorded live in a church service:

Choir with guitar, recorded live in a church service:

Choir with chamber orchestra - concert performance:

Instrumental - organ:

Lyrics

The lyrics are copyright so cannot be reproduced here. But they are currently available on this website. A rough outline is:

Chorus:

All that we have and all that we offer
Comes from a heart both frightened and free.
Take what we bring now and give what we need.
All done in his name.

1 Some would rely on their power,
Others put trust in their gold.
Some have only their Saviour,
Whose faithfulness never grows old.

2 Sometimes the road may be lonesome,
Often we may lose our way;
Take courage and always remember
Love isn't just for a day.

3 Sometimes when troubles are many,
Life can seem empty, it's true,
But look at the life of the Master,
Who lovingly suffered for you.