Bens da Terra, Dons da Vida
Dom Pedro Brito Guimarães
Goods of the Earth, Gifts of Life
God prepares a rich table
Abundant in food, full of beauty
Makes his dwelling in the world
And adorns life with nature
Goods of the earth, fruits of labor
In this bread and wine, we come to offer
Gifts of life, fruits of the calling
Made as offerings, on this holy altar
Receive, Lord! Oh, oh, oh, receive, Lord!
Goods of the earth, fruits of labor
In this bread and wine, we come to offer
Gifts of life, fruits of the calling
Made as offerings, on this holy altar
Receive, Lord! Oh, oh, oh, receive, Lord!
God invites all humanity
To make life their vocation
For his Son, gift of holiness
Is the giver and the gift
God restores our poor strengths
When the night comes, with nothing to catch
Cast the net deep
And come sail in other boats
And prepare a holy table
Join this feast, bring wine and bread
And, without fear, leave the net and boat
Give your lives as an offering
