“No Greater Gift Have We To Give” is a meditative sacred song inspired by Christ’s call to discipleship in the Gospel of Matthew. Moving from Peter’s resistance to the Passion toward Jesus’ invitation to “deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Me,” the piece reflects on the difficult truth that love, sacrifice, and surrender are inseparable from authentic faith.
Written in a contemplative and emotionally honest style, the song explores the tension between human fear and divine calling. Rather than presenting the cross as abstract symbolism, “No Greater Gift Have We To Give” enters the reality of loss, trust, suffering, and transformation — revealing the paradox at the heart of the Gospel: that life is found precisely where we try hardest not to go.
Ideal for Lent, Holy Week, retreats, prayer services, meditation, concerts, and reflective worship settings.
As a young Catholic who adores hymns, I would like to become more aware of those I haven’t heard before. I’m also looking for a space to help identify songs I’d heard once but lost to my memory
Engagée dans la diffusion de la musique catholique, je cherche à partager des chants pour contribuer à l’œuvre d’évangélisation selon mes humbles moyens. Que Dieu veille sur chacun de nous !
I've written a Mass setting, got it approved by the USCCB, several psalm settings, and a couple years of gospel acclamation verses. Looking for a place to publish my works.
As a Catholic songwriter and singer myself, I want to contribute to the community and receive info on how to promote good Catholic songs to a wide audiences.
I am Catholic and a piano teacher. The Catholic Church has the most beautiful treasury of hymns.
I want my students to study hymns. Also, I want to memorize the words of some of the hymns that are in Latin and having access to the sheet music will help with that. Thank you.
I'm a music director at a Cathedral and a composer. I would love to hear other composers, music, ideas, etc. Additionally, I'd like to share my own music.
I am searching for a hymn sung on line in Canada - when I am confined to home and watch mass. I am a piano player for many years and would like to find the musical score.