The Offertory.
Accept, O eternal Father, this offering which is here made to Thee by Thy minister, in the name of us all here present, and of Thy whole Church. It is as yet only bread and wine, but, by a miracle of Thy power and grace, will shortly become the body and blood of Thy beloved Son. He is our High-Priest, and He is our Victim. With Him and through Him we desire to approach to Thee this day, and by His hands to offer Thee this sacrifice, for Thine own honor, praise, and glory; in thanksgiving for all Thy benefits; in satisfaction for all our sins, and for obtaining conversion for all unbelievers, and mercy, grace, and salvation for all Thy faithful. And with this offering of Thine only-begotten Son we offer ourselves to Thee, begging that, through this sacrifice, we may be happily united to Thee, and that nothing in life or death may ever separate us any more from Thee. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
In a contrite heart and humble spirit may we be accepted by Thee, O Lord; and let our sacrifice be pleasing in Thy sight, O Lord God.
Come, O Almighty and eternal God, the Sanctifier, and bless this sacrifice prepared for Thy holy name.
