Pag-aalay (Hontiveros) (Lyrics and Chords)

Song Title: "Pag-aalay" (Lyrics and Chords)

Music by: Eduardo Hontiveros | Lyrics by: Crispulo Pangilinan

Category: Offertory, Pag-aalay

Intro: Gm-Cm-D7-Gm-D7

Koro:

Gm      Cm          Gm Eb   F7     Bb

Buhay pagmamahal, alak at tinapay,

Cm        D7          Gm Cm          D7      Gm

Sana’y tanggapin Mo Amang mapagmahal.

        F7                       Bb     F7                Bb D7          Gm

1. Ngayon sa’Yong hapag kami’y nag-aalay, alak at tinapay,

   A7                    D7

Alay ng ‘Yong bayan. (Koro)

2. Buhay, pag-iisip, kalul’wa’t katawan, ang lahat lahat na,

Taglay nitong buhay. (Koro)

3. Ito’y sa’Yo galing, kaya’t muling hain, upang sa biyaya,

Iyong patibayin. (Koro)

Koro:

Gm      Cm          Gm Eb   F7     Bb

Buhay pagmamahal, alak at tinapay,

Cm        D7          Gm Cm          D7      Gm

Sana’y tanggapin Mo Amang mapagmahal.

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"Pag-aalay" by Eduardo Hontiveros and Crispulo Pangilinan is a heartfelt offertory hymn that speaks of offering one's life, love, and labor to God. The song beautifully expresses the devotion of the people as they present bread and wine—symbols of life and sustenance—on God's altar. The lyrics reflect an offering of the body, mind, soul, and all of life's blessings in gratitude for God's grace. It emphasizes the sacred nature of this offering, acknowledging that all that is given comes from God. The song’s melody complements its reverent message, making it a moving hymn during the offertory, inviting the faithful to bring their whole selves in worship and surrender.

Song Title: "Pag-aalay" (Lyrics and Chords)

Music by: Eduardo Hontiveros | Lyrics by: Crispulo Pangilinan

Category: Offertory, Pag-aalay

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