We Place Upon Your Table Lord
We place upon your table, Lord
This hymn emphasizes the Lutheran understanding of offering in response to God's grace, connecting material gifts and daily life to the eucharistic mystery. It reflects the sacrificial yet grateful posture of the worshipping community presenting themselves alongside their material offerings.
History & Background
Written by Carl P. Daw Jr. in 1989, this modern hymn first appeared in Lutheran Book of Worship (1989) as hymn 217. It represents a contemporary approach to communion and offering theology.
Hymnal Appearances
- Evangelical Lutheran Worship — 693
- Glory to God — 529
- Lutheran Book of Worship — 217
Bulletin Note
Written by hymnologist Carl P. Daw Jr. in 1989, this hymn recovers the Reformation insight that Christian offering flows from grace, uniting daily labor, material stewardship, and sacramental participation in Christ's self-giving love.
Preaching Connection
This hymn embodies the Law-Gospel tension: we are called to present ourselves wholly to God, yet we can only do so because Christ's perfect offering precedes and enables our own imperfect gifts.
Themes
Offering and sacrifice Christian witness and service Eucharist and thanksgiving Stewardship