Diocese of Georgetown

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Abba, Abba, Father, 3. I need Thy presence ev’ry passing hour;
You are the potter, What but Thy grace can foil the tempter's pow'r?
We are the clay ,- Who, like Thysel,f my guide and stay can be?
The work of your hands. Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me!

1. Mould us, mould us and fashion us, 4. I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless;
Into the image of Jesus Your Son, Ills have no weight,
Of Jesus, Your Son and tears no bitterness;
Where is death's sting?
2. Father, may we be one in you Where grave, thy victory?
As he is in you, I triumph still, if Thou
And you are in Him, abide with me!
5. Hold Thou Thy Cross
3. Glory, glory and praise to you, before my closing eyes;
Glory, and praise to you. Shine through the gloom,
Forever, Amen, forever, Amen. and point me to the skies;
Heaven's morning breaks,
C. Landry and earth's vain shadows flee;
In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me!
_ 1977 by North American Liturgy Resources, 10802 N. 23rd H.F Lyte
Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85029, USA. All rights reserved.
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1. Accept, Almighty Father,
The bread and wine we bring;
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Which now the priest is offering
To you, our loving King.
1. Abba, Father, Abba, Father,
Lover of my soul, I adore you. 2. But soon the Word will make them
Abba Father, Abba Father, His body and His blood
lover of my soul, I adore you.
That now with love unceasing
2. My Redeemer, my Redeemer, He gives to us as food.
Blessed King of Kings,
I adore you. 3. With these, although unworthy,
My Redeemer, my Redeemer, Some offering we would make:
Blessed King of Kings, But all we have you gave us,
I adore you. Then what you gave us, take.
3. Holy Spirit, Holy Spirit,
Comfort, Strength and Guide, I adore you. 4. May we show forth to others
Holy Spirit, Holy Spirit, The love and unity
Comfort, Strength and guide, That Jesus said should mark those
I adore you. Who his true friends would be.
Anon
(Repeat: Abba Father, Abba Father ... to end)
Words & Music by W. Garcia 5
1. All creatures of our God and King,
Lift up your voice and with us sing:
3 Alleluia, Alleluia!
1. Abide with me: fast falls the eventide; Thou burning sun with golden beam,
The darkness deepens, Thou silver moon with softer gleam:
Lord, with me abide; O praise him, O praise him!
When other helpers fail Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
and comforts flee,
Help of the helpless, 2. Thou rushing wind that art so strong,
O, abide with me! Ye clouds that sail in heav'n along,
O praise him, Alleluia!
2. Swift to its close ebbs out life's little day; Thou rising morn in praise rejoice,
Earth's joys grow dim; Ye lights of evening find a voice.
Its glories pass away; O praise him, O praise him,
Change and decay in all around I see; Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
O Thou, who changest not,
abide with me!
3. And all ye men of tender heart, Ch:1.
Forgiving others, take your part, All praise to God, The Father and the Son,
O sing ye: Alleluia!
Ye who long pain and sorrow bear, Ch:2.
Praise God and on him cast your care. And Paraclete, who is the bond of love.
O praise him, O praise him! P. Jordan
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! 8
1. All glory, praise and honour,
4. Let all things their Creator bless, To thee, redeemer King.
And worship him in humbleness. To whom the lips of children,
O praise him, Alleluia! Made sweet hosannas ring.
Praise, Praise the Father, Thou art the King of Israel,
praise the Son, Thou David's royal Son,
And praise the Spirit, with them one! Who in the Lord's name comest
O praise him, O praise him! The King and blessed One.
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!
2. The company of angels
St Francis of Assisi Are praising thee on high,
Tr. W.H. Draper
And mortal men and all things
6 Created make reply.
Chorus: The people of the Hebrews
Alleluia, alleluia, With palms before thee went;
Give thanks to the risen Lord; Our praise and prayer and anthems
Alleluia, alleluia, Before thee we present.
Give praise to his name.
3. To thee before thy passion They sang their hymns of
1. Jesus is Lord of all the earth.
praise;
He is the King of creation.
To thee now high exalted
Our melody we raise.
2. Spread the good news o'er all the earth:
Thou did'st accept their praises,
Jesus has died and is risen.
Accept the prayers we bring,
Who in all good delightest,
3. We have been crucified with Christ.
Thou good and gracious King.
Now we shall live forever.
St.Theodulph of Orleans
4. God has proclaimed the just reward: Tr. J.M.Neale
Life for us all, alleluia!
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5. Come, let us praise the living God, Chorus:
Joyfully sing to our Saviour. All I ask of you Is forever to remember me
D. Fishel As loving you.
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Ant. 1. Deep the joy of being together in one heart,
Alleluia! And for me that's just where it is.
Praise God,
O praise the Lord (twice) 2. As we make our way through all the joys and pain,
Can we sense our younger, truer selves?
Ch:1.
O praise the Lord, 3. Someone will be calling you to be there for awhile.
You nations of the earth. Can you hear their cry from deep within?
Ch:2.
Acclaim the Lord, You people he has ransomed. 4. Laughter, joy and presence: the only gifts you are!
Have you time? I'd like to be with you.
Ch:1.
The love of God is a strong and mighty force. 5. Persons come into the fibre of our lives
And then their shadow fades and disappears.
Ch:2. But ....
His faithfulness, Eternal as the heavens.
By W. Priory
G. Norbet
© 1972 The Benedictine Foundation of the State of Vermont
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1. All over the world 13
The Spirit is moving; Chorus:
All over the world, All that we have and all that we offer,
As the prophets said it would be. Comes from a heart both frightened and free.
Take what we bring now and give what we need;
All over the world
All done in His name.
There's a mighty revelation
Of the glory of the Lord, 1. Some would rely on their power;
As the waters cover the sea. others put trust in their gold;
Some have only their
2. All over this land ......... Saviour
Whose faithfulness never grows old.
3. All over the church ........ 2. Sometimes the road may be lonesome;
often we may lose our way.
4. All over us all ......... Take courage and always remember:
Love isn't just for a day.
5. Deep down in my heart ........
R. Turner 3. Sometimes when troubles are many,
Life can seem empty, it's true,
But look at the life of the Master,
11 Who lovingly suffered for you.
1. All people that on earth do dwell,
Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice;
Him serve with mirth, his praise forth tell,
Come ye before him, and rejoice.
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2. The Lord, ye know, is God Ant:
indeed, All the earth proclaim the Lord,
Without our aid he did us make; Sing your praise to God.
We are his folk, he doth us feed,
And for his sheep he doth us take. 1. Serve you the Lord, heart filled with gladness.
Come into his presence singing for joy!
3. O enter then his gates with praise,
Approach with joy his courts unto; 2. Know that the Lord is our
Praise, laud, and bless his name always, creator.
For it is seemly so to do. Yes, he is our Father, we are his sons.

4. For why? the Lord our God is good: 3. We are the sheep of his green pasture,
His mercy is for ever sure; For we are his people: He is our God.
His truth at all times firmly stood,
And shall from age to age 4. Enter his gates bringing thanksgiving,
endure. O enter his courts while singing his praise.

5. Our Lord is good, His love

12 enduring;
1. All that I am, all that I do, His word is abiding now with all men.
All that I'll ever have, 6. Honour and praise be to the Father,
I offer now to you. The Son, and the Spirit, world without end.
2. All that I dream, all that I pray,
L. Deiss
All that I'll ever make,
I give to you today.

Refrain: 15
Take and sanctify these gifts 1. All you who seek a comfort sure
For your honour, Lord. In trouble and distress,
Knowing that I love and serve you, Whatever sorrow vex the mind,
Is enough reward. Or guilt the soul oppress.

(Repeat 1st Verse without refrain.) 2. Jesus, who gave himself for you
S. Temple Upon the Cross to die,
Opens to you his Sacred Heart;
Oh, to that Heart draw nigh!
3. Now hear how kindly he invites; 9. Glory and thanks be to the
Now hear his words so blest: Father,
"All you that labour, come to me, Honour and praise to the Son,
And I will give you rest." And to the Spirit, source of life and of love: Alleluia!

4. What more of love could He L. Deiss

reveal?
As on the cross he lay, 17
And did his murderers forgive, 1. Amazing grace! How sweet the sound
And for their pardon pray. That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found,
5. O Heart! O joy of Saints on high! Was blind, but now I see.
The hope of sinners here!
Attracted by those loving words, 2. Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
To you I lift my prayer. And grace my fears relieved;
How precious did that grace appear
6. O wash my wounds in that dear blood. The hour I first believed.
A better heart bestow;
New grace, new hope inspire, then, Lord, 3. Thro' many dangers, toils, and snares
Your healing power show. I have already come;
'Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far,
Tr. by E. Caswall And grace will lead me home.
4. The Lord has promised good to me,
16 His word my hope secures;
Ant: He will my shield and portion be, As long as life endures.
All you nations, sing out your joy to Lord: J. Newton
Alleluia, Alleluia!
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1. Joyfully shout, all you on earth, And the Father Will Dance
Give praise to the glory of God; C. Landry
And with a hymn, sing out his glorious praise: Alleluia!
Chorus:
2. Lift up your hearts, sing to your God: And the Father will dance,
Tremendous his deeds among men!
As on a day of joy;
Vanquished your foes, struck down by power and might:
He will exult over you,
Alleluia! And renew you by His love.
3. Let all the earth kneel in his sight, 1. Shout for joy, all you, His people.
Extolling his marvelous fame;
Sing aloud and exult with all your heart
Honour his name, in highest heaven give praise: Alleluia!
For Yahweh, Your God is in your midst.
4. Come forth and see all the great works
2. You have no more evil to fear;
That God has brought forth by his might; You have no more evil to fear.
Fall on your knees before his glorious throne: Alleluia! Do not let your hands fall limp,
For Yahweh, your God is in your midst.
5. Parting the seas with might and power,
He rescued his people from shame;
3. And when the time comes,
Let us give thanks for all his merciful deeds: Alleluia!
I will rescue the lame.
And when the time comes,
6. His eyes keep watch on all the earth, I will gather the strays.
His strength is forever renewed; 4. And when the time comes,
And let no man rebel against his commands: Alleluia!
I will be your guide.
I will gather you in and give you
7. Tested are we by God, the Lord.
Renown among all people.
As silver is tested by fire;
Burdened with pain, we fall ensnared in our sins; Alleluia! 1977 by North American Liturgy Resources,
10892 N. 23rd Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85029, USA.
8. Over our heads wicked men rode, All rights reserved. Used with permission.
We passed through the fire and the flood;
Then Lord, you brought your people into your peace,
Alleluia!
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1. Angels we have heard on high 1. As bread that was broken and was scattered on the
Sweetly singing o'er the plains, hillsides,
And the mountains in reply, Gathered now together in one loaf of blessing,
Echoing their joyous strains. So let all peoples of this land be gathered, Jesus.
Refrain:
Chorus: We, though many, form one body,
Gloria in excelsis Deo! sharing in One Bread.
We, though many, form one body, sharing on One Bread.
2. Shepherds, why this jubilee?
Why this ecstasy of song? 2. As bread that was broken on the surface of the desert,
Say, what may the tidings be Gathered by your people, just as each one needed,
That inspire your heavenly song? So let your children taste and see your sweetness, Jesus.

3. Come to Bethlehem and see Him Whose birth the angels 3. As bread that was broken and shared out upon the green
sing; grass,
Come, adore, on bended knee, Christ, the Lord the new- Gathered by five thousand and with scraps remaining,
born King. So let your people of this region gather, Jesus.

4. See within the manger laid, 4. As bread that was broken on the Cross and at the
- Jesus Lord of heaven and earth! Supper
Mary, Joseph, lend your aid; Gathered by disciples down the ages, loving,
- Sing we all the Saviour's birth! So let all members of your Church be gathered, Jesus.

Alternative words: P. Jordan

- whom the choirs of angels praise:
- while our hearts in love we praise
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J. Chadwick 1. As I kneel before you,
As I bow my head in prayer,
20 Take this day, make it yours
Ant. 1: And fill me with your love.
Arise come to your God
Sing him your songs of Chorus:
rejoicing! Ave, Maria, gratia plena,
Dominus tecum, benedicta tu.
Ant. 2:
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! 2. All I have I give you,
1. Cry out with joy to the Lord all the earth. Every dream and wish are yours.
Serve the Lord with gladness. Mother of Christ,
Come before Him, singing for joy. Mother of mine,
Present them to my Lord.
2. Know that He, the Lord,
is God. 3. As I kneel before you,
He made us, we belong to Him, And I see your smiling face,
We are His people, the sheep of his flock. Ev’ry thought, ev'ry word
Is lost in your embrace.
3. Go within His gates giving thanks.
Enter His courts with songs of praise. M. Parkinson
Give thanks to Him and bless his name.
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4. Indeed, how good is the Lord, 1. As we gather round the
Eternal his merciful love. altar
He is faithful from age to age. To celebrate our sacrifice,
In our hearts we are united,
5. Give glory to the Father In our minds we are but one.
almighty,
To His Son Jesus Christ the Lord, Refrain:
To the Spirit who dwells in our hearts. We know, we know
Psalm 100 (99) That love unites.
Please let's not grow cold
Gelineau – GRAIL Round the table of the Lord.
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2. The bread and wine we 1. As many grains of wheat are gathered,
offer Forming at last the host we see;
Are but symbols of our life; So we in Christ are drawn
The joys we hold in together,
common, A living bread in unity.
Our work and pain and strife.
Chorus:
3. In our minds we hear you Father, accept our gifts today;
calling, In them accept our love, we pray.
And it echoes in our hearts;
Won't you love one another. 2. Grapes from the vineyard crushed together,
Just as I have loved you? Finally merge in one pure wine.
We and our gifts are all united,
4. As we leave this Holy Banquet Made one in Christ by love's design.
And the friends we love so well,
Let us go forth now to others 3. Father, accept this host, this chalice,
And share the joy we have received. Make them an offering fit for you.
Help us to give as Jesus gave.
As he is risen, raise us too.
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1. Awake! Awake, and greet the new morn,
For angels herald its dawning, 26
Sing out your joy, for soon he is born, 1. A time to be planting,
Behold! The child of our longing. A time to be sowing,
Come as a baby weak and poor, A time to praise the Lord.
To bring all hearts together, A time to be building,
He opens wide the heav’nly door A time to be reaping,
And lives now inside us for ever. A time for everything.

2. To us, to all in sorrow and fear, 2. A time to be dancing,

Emmanuel comes a-singing, A time to be laughing,
His humble song is quiet and near, A time to share God’s love.
Yet fills the earth with its ringing; A time to be speaking,
Music to heal the broken soul A time to be loving,
And hymns for loving kindness, A time for everything.
The thunder of his anthems roll
To shatter all hatred and blindness. 3. A time to be crying,
A time to be mourning,
3. In darkest night his coming shall be, A time for suffering and pain.
When all the world is A time to be searching,
despairing, A time to be fearing,
As morning light so quiet and free, A time for everything.
So warm and gentle and caring
Then shall the mute break forth in song, 4. A time to be working,
The lame shall leap in wonder, A time to be playing,
The weak be raised above the strong, A time for making peace.
And weapons be broken asunder. A time to be silent,
A time to be obedient,
4. Rejoice, rejoice, take heart in the night, A time for everything.
Though dark your spirit and cheerless,
The rising sun shall crown you with light, 5. A time to be praying,
Be strong and loving and fearless; A time to be singing,
Love be our song and love our prayer, That Jesus Christ is Lord.
And love our endless story; A time to remember,
May God fill every day we share, that we are the children
And bring us at last into glory. of God the Father.

M. Haugen L. Gill
27 7. Bruised, derided, cursed, defiled, She beheld her tender
1. A time to be sowing, Child,
A time to be reaping. All with bloody scourges rent.
The fields white for the harvest
Are urging me on. 8. For the sins of his own nation,
It is good to be young now, Saw him hang in desolation, Till his spirit forth he sent.
In the season of plenty.
9. O thou Mother, fount of love, Touch my spirit from above,
When the Spirit is filling Make my heart with thine accord
The earth and the sky.
10 Make me feel as thou hast felt;
2. A time just for living, Make my soul to glow and melt
A time just for dying, With the love of Christ my Lord.
A time to be quiet,
A time to shout out. 11 Holy Mother, pierce me through,In my heart each wound
It is good to be young now, renew
To be close to the church; Of my Saviour crucified.
And to be by her side
At her constant rebirth. 12 Let me share with thee his pain,
Who for all my sins was slain.
3. A time to be sowing, Who for me in torments died.
A time to be reaping.
The fields white for harvest 13 Christ, when thou shalt call me hence,
Are urging me on. Be thy Mother my defence,
It is good to be young now, Be thy Cross my Victory.
To be young in the Spirit,
When the Spirit is filling 14 While my body here decays,
The earth and the sky. May my soul thy goodness praise,
Safe in Paradise with Thee.
4. A time just to scatter,
Ascribed to Jacopone da Todi
A time just to gather, Tr. E. Caswall
A time when there's war,
A time when there's peace.
It is good to be young now, 29
To be close to the Church. ARISE, O CHRIST
Now the fields white for harvest
Are calling me on. 1. At this turn of our Time,
many nations are torn apart,
Consumed by conflict and war!
28 O Lord, where is man’s heart?
1. At the cross her station keeping, Stood the mournful So, remind us, O Lord, that your all pow’rful
mother weeping, Word leapt down (Wisd. 18:15)
Close to Jesus to the last. To save the earth from sin,
and spread his peace around. (Mt.1:21; Lk.2:14)
2. Through her heart, his sorrow sharing,
All his bitter anguish bearing, Chorus:
Now at length the sword has pass'd. Arise, O Christ, and save your people! (Cf Ps.44:28)
3. Oh, how sad and sore distress'd, Arise, O Christ! Transform our lives!
Was that Mother highly blest, On us who worship your name,
Of the sole-begotten One! Send your Holy Spirit in flame,
With healing for us in his Wings. (Malachi 4:2)
4. Christ above in torment hangs;
She, beneath, beholds the pangs 2. At this turn of our Time,
Of her glorious dying Son. many Churches in disarray:
Their leaders pasture themselves
5. Is there one who would not weep, and leave the flock to stray.(cf Ezek. 34:2-6)
Whelm'd in miseries so deep, So, remind us, O Lord, that your Son said:
Christ's dear Mother to behold? “I am the Gate
Through whom all sheep will pass.” (John 10:9-16)
6. Can the human heart refrain One Flock! One Church! One Faith!(Cf Eph.4:5-6)
From partaking in her pain,
In that Mother's pain untold?
3. At this turn of our time, 32
when you gather your people in, 1. Away in a manger,
Renew us! Transform our lives, No crib for a bed,
and turn us from our sin(cf Rom.12:2) The little Lord Jesus
Fill our hearts with your love, Lay down his sweet head.
and with all that is pure and true, (Phil.4:8) The stars in the bright sky
O God of Sabaoth! Then bring us back to you!(Cf Ps. 80:3) Look'd down where he lay,
P. Jordan The little Lord Jesus
Asleep in the hay.
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AVE MARIA, gratia plena. 2. The cattle are lowing,
Dominus tecum. The baby awakes,
Benedicta Tu in mulieribus;. But little Lord Jesus
Et benedictus fructus ventris tui, Jesus. No crying he makes.
I love thee, Lord Jesus,
Sancta Maria, Mater Dei, Look down from the sky,
Ora pro nobis, peccatoribus, And stay by my cradle
Nunc, et in hora mortis nostrae. 'Til morning is nigh.
AMEN
3. Be near me, Lord Jesus,
31 I ask thee to stay
1. Awake from your slumber, Close by me for ever,
Arise from your sleep. And love me I pray.
A new day is dawning Bless all the dear children
For all those who weep. In thy tender care,
The people in darkness And fit us for Heaven,
Have seen a great light. To live with thee there.
The Lord of our longing J. T. Mc Farland
Has conquered the night. 33
1. You shall cross the barren desert,
Refrain: But you shall not die of thirst.
Let us build the city of God; You shall wander far in safety
May our tears be turned into dancing. though you do not know the way.
For the Lord, our light and our love, You shall speak your words to foreign men and they will
Has turned the night into day. understand.
You shall see the face of God and live.
2. We're sons of the morning,
We're daughters of day. Chorus:
The one who has loved us Be not afraid I go before you, always.
Has brightened our way. Come follow me,
The Lord of all kindness And I will give you rest.
Has called us to be
A light for his people, 2. If you pass through raging waters
To set their hearts free. In the sea, you shall not drown.
If you walk amid the burning flames,
BRIDGE You shall not be harmed.
God is light; in him If you stand before the pow'r of hell
there is no darkness. and death is at your side,
Let us walk in his light Know that I am with you through it all.
His children one and all.
3. Blessed are your poor
3. O comfort my people, for the kingdom shall be theirs.
Make gentle your words; Blest are you that weep and mourn,
Proclaim to my city for one day you shall laugh.
The day of her birth. And if wicked men insult and hate you,
O city of gladness, all because of me,
Now lift up your voice. Blessed, blessed are you!
Proclaim the good tidings
_1975 by Robert Dufford,S.J.
That all may rejoice. and North AmericanLiturgy Resources,
D. Schutte Phoenix, Arizona 85029, USA.
All right reserved. Used with permission.
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1. By Name I Have Called You 36
Be still, be still Chorus:
and know that I am your God Bind us together, Lord,
Be still, be still bind us together
And know that I am with you. with ties that cannot be broken
Refrain: Bind us together, Lord,
By name I have called you, bind us together,
By name I will save you, Lord, bind us together in love.
By name you are Mine
You are precious to Me.
By name I have called you, 1. There is only one God;
By name I will send you, There is only one King;
Forever, with you I will
be. There is only one Body;
That is why we sing.....
2. Before you were born
I knew you. 2. Though there are many branches,
Within your mother's womb I formed you. There is only one vine.
I appointed you We are one in Christ Jesus,
To speak in My name. that is why we sing.....

3. Comfort, 3. One with Christ in his death,

Comfort my people, that, as one, we might rise.
Speak, speak to their hearts; So we are but one people,
Speak tenderly, that is why we sing.....
Tenderly to them.
4. There is only one table,
C. Landry Christ alone is our host;
1980 By North American Liturgy Resources, he invites us together,
10802 N. 23rd Avenue,
Phoenix, Arizona 85029, USA. that is why we sing.....
All rights reserved. Used with permission.
5. So we share in one calling,
called to be one in Christ.
35 We must work to fulfil it,
1. Bethlehem of noblest cities! that is why we sing.....
None can once with thee compare;
Thou alone the Lord from heaven 6. There is only one kingdom
Did'st for us incarnate bear. where at last we'll be one.
Here your Church must reflect it,
2. Fairer than the sun at morning that is why we sing.....
Was the star that told his birth, Words: verse 1 unknown
To the lands their God announcing Verse 2-6 R.B. Kelly
Hid beneath a form of Music: unknown
Mayhew-McCrimmon Ltd
earth.

3. By its shining beauty guided 37

See the eastern kings appear; Bless us, mighty Father, holy, holy, One.
See them bend, their gifts to offer, Bless the gifts we offer you, In Jesus' Name.
Gifts of incense, gold and myrrh. Bless us, mighty Father,
Son and Holy Spirit,
4. Solemn things of mystic meaning, Bless the priest who offers them
Incense doth the God disclose; In Jesus' Name.
Gold a royal child proclaimeth, We offer you our hearts,
Myrrh a future tomb foreshows. We offer you our love.
We offer you this bread and wine
5. Holy Jesu, in thy brightness In Jesus' Name.
To the gentile world display'd, We offer you this Sacrifice
With the Father and the Spirit In Jesus' Name.
Endless praise to thee be paid.
J.A. Greif
Aurelius Prudentius
Tr. E. Caswall
38 4. God is love, my brothers,
1. Blessed are they who are poor in spirit. God is love
Theirs is the Kingdom of God. God is love, my sisters,
Bless us O Lord, make us poor in spirit, God is love.
Bless us O Lord our God. My brothers, God is love.

Anon
Chorus: Tune: Kumbaya
We are the light of the World,
May our light shine before men,
That they may see the good that we do, 40
And give glory to God. 1. Breathe on me, Breath of God,
Fill me with life anew,
2. Blessed are they who are meek and humble, That I may love what thou dost love,
They will inherit the earth. And do what thou would'st do.
Bless us O Lord, make us meek and humble,
Bless us O Lord our God. 2. Breathe on me, Breath of God,
3. Blessed are they who will mourn in sorrow, Until my heart is pure:
They will be comforted. Until with thee I have one will
Bless us O Lord when we share their sorrow, To do and to endure.
Bless us O Lord our God.
3. Breathe on me, Breath of God,
4. Bless those who hunger and thirst for justice, Till I am wholly thine,
They will be satisfied. Until this earthly part of me
Bless us O Lord, hear our cry for justice, Glows with thy fire divine.
Bless us O Lord our God.
4. Breathe on me, Breath of God,
5. Blessed are they who show others mercy, So shall I never die,
They will know mercy too. But live with thee the perfect life,
Bless us O Lord, hear our cry for mercy, Of thine eternity.
Bless us O Lord our God.
E. Hatch
6. Blessed the hearts that are clean and holy.
They will behold the Lord. 41
Bless us O Lord, make us pure and holy, 1. Bring flowers of the rarest,
Bless us O Lord our God. Bring flowers the fairest
From garden and woodland and hillside and dale,
7. Blessed are they who bring peace among us, Our full hearts are swelling,
They are the children of God. Our glad voices telling,
Bless us O Lord, may your peace be with us, The praise of the loveliest flower of the Vale.
Bless us O Lord our God.
Chorus:
8. Bless those who suffer from persecution, O Mary, we crown thee with blossoms today,
Theirs is the Kingdom of God. Queen of the Angels and Queen of the May.
Bless us O Lord, when they persecute us, (Repeat)
Bless us O Lord our God.
2. Their lady they name thee,
J. A. Greif Their mistress proclaim thee;
Ah! grant that thy children on earth be as true;
39 As long as the bowers
1. Bread and wine, Lord, gifts we bring Are radiant with flowers,
Bread and wine, Lord, gifts we bring, As long as the azure shall keep its bright hue.
Bread and wine, Lord gifts we bring,
O Lord, gifts we bring. 3. Sing gaily in chorus,
The bright angels o'er us
2. In your service, Lord, use our lives. (3 times) Re-echo the strain we begin upon earth;
Their harps are repeating
3. For our brothers Lord, we now pray, The notes of our greeting,
For our sisters, Lord, we now pray. For Mary herself is the cause of our mirth.
For our families, Lord we now pray, Anon
O Lord, we now pray.
 Change my heart O God
42 make it ever true
1. Bring our bread to the Altar of the Lord, Change my heart O God,
This gift of the earth, the work of human hands. may I be like you
Let it be for us the bread of life, You are the potter I am the clay
Bring our bread to the Altar of the Lord, Melt me and mold me,
To the Lord, our creator. This is what I pray.
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2. Bring our wine to the Altar of the Lord, Chorus:
The fruits of the vine, the work of human hands, Chantez Noel! Chantez Noel!
Let it be for us our spiritual drink, Chantez Noel! Chantez Noel
Bring our wine to the Altar of the Lord, Jesus Christ is born today.
To the Lord, our creator. Jesi Christ vini, jodi-a!

3. Take our lives with these 1. This day is the day when
offerings, O Lord, our Lord was born
The gift from our God, the love of our God, In a manger far away.
Make our lives a service for all mankind, He came to fulfil that promise of old.
Take our lives with these He is the Saviour of the world.
offerings O Lord,
To God, our creator. 2. We celebrate that great mystery today,
Singing praises and hymns of joy;
J. Mahase As the three Wise Men who followed the star,
We follow him today.

43 3. Hail, the King of Glory!

1. By the Blood that flow'd from thee Alleluia! Let’s rejoice!
In thy bitter agony, Let our voices ring that triumphant song:
By the scourge so meekly borne, Jesus Christ is born today!
By the purple robe of scorn. Jesi Christ vini, jodi-a!
L. Gill
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Chorus: 1. Christ be beside me,
Jesus, Saviour, hear our cry, Christ be before me,
Thou wert suffering once as we; Christ be behind me,
Hear the loving litany King of my heart.
We, thy children, sing to thee. Christ be within me,
Christ be below me,
2. By the thorns that crowned thy head, Christ be above me,
By the sceptre of a reed, Never to part.
By thy footsteps, faint and slow,
Weighed beneath thy Cross of woe. 2. Christ on my right hand,
Christ on my left hand,
3. By the nails and pointed spear Christ all around me,
By thy people's cruel jeer, Shield in the strife.
By thy dying prayer which rose Christ in my sleeping,
Begging mercy for thy foes. Christ in my sitting,
Christ in my rising,
4. By the darkness thick as night, Light of my life.
Blotting out the sun from sight;
By the cry with which in death, 3. Christ be in all hearts
Thou didst yield thy parting breath. Thinking about me,
Christ be on all tongues
5. By thy weeping Mother's woe, Telling of me.
By the sword that pierced her through, Christ be the vision
When in anguish standing by, In eyes that see me,
On the Cross she saw thee die. In ears that hear me,
Christ ever be.
F.W. Faber
Adapted from
St Patrick's Breastplate
44 By J. Quinn
47 7. Christ who once for sinners bled,
Come Lord Jesus Now the first born from the dead,
Thron'd in endless might and pow'r,
1. Christ, come quickly, there's danger at the door, Lives and reigns for evermore.
Poverty aplenty, hearts gone wild with war. 8. Hail! eternal hope on high.
There's hunger in the city and famine on the plain. Hail! Thou King of victory,
Hail! Thou Prince of life ador'd,
Chorus: Help and save us, gracious Lord.
Come, Lord Jesus, the light is dying.
The night keeps crying, come Lord Jesus. 11th Century trans. by J.E. Leeson
Ascribed to Wipo of Burgundy, 1048; trans. By Jane E.
Leeson
2. Want demands a hearing infar too many lands.
The sick go unattended, death deals a heavy hand.
The dreams of men are empty, their cup of sorrow full. 49
1. Christians, awake! Salute the happy morn,
3. The world awaits in darkness a mighty burst of light, whereon the Saviour of the world was born;
To set the lame man leaping to give the blind man sight. rise to adore the mystery of love,
We have the Prophet's promise, which hosts of angels chanted from above:
We await the Prince of Peace. with them the joyful tidings first begun
of God incarnate and the Virgin’s Son.
4. The clouds shall send a Saviour like softly falling rain,
Yet mighty in His power to free us from our chains. 2. Then to the watchful shepherds it was told,
His shield will be compassion, his weapon liberty. who heard the angelic herald’s voice, ‘Behold,
I bring good tidings of a Saviour’s birth
by M. T. Winter to you and all the nations upon earth:
this day hath God fulfilled his promised word,
MCMLXVI by Medical Mission Sisters,Phil, Pa. this day is born a Saviour, Christ the Lord.’
Reprinted by Permission Vanguard Music Corp,
250 W. 57th St., New York, N.Y. 10019.
Further reproduction prohibited. 3. He spake; and straightway the celestial choir
in hymns of joy, unknown before, conspire;
48 the praises of redeeming love they sang,
1. Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia and heaven’s whole orb with alleluias rang:
Christians, haste God’s highest glory was their anthem still,
your vows to pay; Alleluia peace upon earth, and unto men good will.
Offer ye your praises meet, Alleluia
At the Paschal Victim's feet. Alleluia 4. To Bethl’em straight the enlightened shepherds ran,
to see the wonder God had wrought for man;
2. For the sheep the Lamb hath bled, and found, with Joseph and the blessed Maid,
Sinless in the sinner's stead; her Son, the Saviour, in a manger laid:
Christ the Lord is ris'n on high, then to their flocks, still praising God, return,
Now He lives, no more to die. and their glad hearts with holy rapture burn.

3. Christ, the Victim undefil'd 5. O may we keep and ponder in our mind,
Man to God has reconcil'd God’s wondrous love in saving lost mankind;
When in strange and awful strife, trace we the babe, who had retrieved our loss,
Met together death and life. from his poor manger to his bitter cross;
tread in his steps, assisted by his grace,
4. Christians, on this happy day, till man’s first heavenly state again takes place.
Haste with joy your vows to pay;
Christ the Lord is ris'n on high, 6. Then may we hope, the angelic hosts among,
Now he lives no more to die. to sing, redeemed, a glad triumphal song:
he that was born upon this joyful day,
5. Say, O wond'ring Mary, say, around us all his glory shall display;
What thou sawest on the way? saved by his love, incessant we shall sing
"I beheld where Christ had lain, eternal praise to heaven’s almighty King.
Empty tomb and Angels twain." J. Byrom

6. "I beheld the glory bright,

Of the rising Lord of Light;
Christ, my hope, is ris'n again,
Now he lives, and lives to reign."
50 2. Come down, Lord, my soul is ill,
1. Come back to me Wracked with anguish the live long day.
With all your heart; All my sorrowing will be still,
Don't let fear keep us apart. If you but say, if you but say.
Trees do bend,
Though straight and tall; 3. Come down, Lord, the world is ill.
So must we to others' call. Wracked with bloodshed the live long day.
Man must struggle for peace until
Chorus: You show the way, you show the way.
Long have I waited for your coming home to me
And living deeply our new life. by M.T. Winter

2. The wilderness will lead you, MCMLXV by Medical Mission Sisters, Phil, Pa.
Reprinted by permission Vanguard Music Corp.,
To your heart where I will speak; 250W. 50th St. New York, N.Y. 10019.
Integrity and justice
With tenderness you shall know.
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3. You shall sleep secure with peace; 1. Come, Holy Spir't, Creator, come,
Faithfulness will be your joy. From thy bright heavenly throne,
Come, take possession of our souls,
By W. Priory
G. Norbet And make them all thine own.

2008 The Benedictine Foundation of the State of Vermont 2. Thou who art called the Paraclete,
Inc Best gift of God above.
51 The Living Spring, the Living Fire,
Chorus: Sweet Unction and True Love.
Come, come, come to the manger,
Children come to the children's King; 3. Thou who art sevenfold in thy grace,
Sing, sing chorus of angels, Stars of morning o'er Finger of God's right hand;
Bethlehem sing. His promise, teaching little ones
To speak and understand.
1. He lies 'mid the beasts of the stall,
Who is Maker and Lord of us all; 4. O guide our minds with thy blest light,
The wintry wind blows cold and dreary; With love our hearts inflame,
See he weeps, the world is weary. And with thy strength which ne'er decays,
Lord have pity and mercy on me! Confirm our mortal frame.
2. He leaves all his glory behind,
5. Far from us drive our hellish foe,
To be born and to die for mankind;
True peace unto us bring;
With grateful beasts his cradle chooses,
Thankless man his love refuses. And through all perils lead us safe,
Lord have pity and mercy on me! Beneath thy sacred wing.

3. To the manger of Bethlehem come, 6. Through thee may we the Father know,
To the Saviour Emmanuel's home. Through thee th' eternal Son,
The heavenly hosts above are singing, And thee, the Spirit of them both,
Set the Christmas bells a-ringing Thrice-blessed Three in One.
Lord have pity and mercy on me!
Ascribed to R. Maurus
Anon Tr. Anon.

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1. Come down, Lord, my son is ill 1. Come Holy Spirit, Soul of my soul
Wracked with fever the live long day. Come set fire to my heart.
He is life to me, if you will, Enkindle in me the love of my Lord,
Drive death away, drive death away. That I may live for Him.
Lead me and guide me
Refrain: In everything I do and say.
Lord, do not come to my house, I'm unworthy Please, sweet Spirit, come to me.
Speak and the promise is sealed. Come, let me burn with His love.
For when your Word, O God, is spoken,
He shall be healed, he shall be healed.
2. Yes, sweet Spirit, blow through me, 2. So he comes bringing righteousness,
Blow me wherever you will. Bringing justice to all the land;
Bestow upon me the joy of my Lord So he comes as a man
His mercy, His love and His peace. among men,
Fill me and use me Saviour and Lord of all mankind.
For the honour of His name.
Yes, sweet Spirit, come to me. 3. Wonder-Counsellor and Prince of Peace,
Come, let me burn with His love. A man of such integrity!
Come Lord Jesus, we plead to you:
R. Maingot Come and give us liberty.
Ps 71 & Is 9:6
Adapted by G. Rochard
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Chorus:
Come, Holy Spirit, upon us, Fire of God’s love. 58
Come, and renew all creation. 1. Come, my brothers, praise the Lord, alleluia!
Source of all our joy. He’s our God and we are his, alleluia!

1. Restore again the newness of life, 2. Come to him with songs of praise, alleluia!
renew and make us whole. Songs of praise, rejoice in him, alleluia!

2. Father of the poor, Light of all who live, 3. For the Lord is a mighty God, alleluia!
Giver of the Seven Gifts, He is King of all the world, alleluia!
bring treasures which endure.
4. In his hands are valleys deep, alleluia!
In his hands are mountain peaks, alleluia!
3. You ease our pain, our lives of strain,
refresh us in the heat. 5. In his hands are all the seas, alleluia!
And the lands which he has made, alleluia!
4. Guide our hearts, our minds, our wills,
the steps which go astray. 6. Praise the Father, praise the Son, alleluia!
Praise the Spirit, the Holy One, alleluia!
5. You are the Fount of Love, Gift of God above,
the greatest Gift, Traditional
the ceasless Love,
the Joy which never ends.
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D. Brereton 1. Come, O Divine Messiah!
The world in silence waits the day
When hope shall sing its triumph,
56 And sadness flee away.
Come Lord, the earth is waiting.
Come, Lord, for all is darkness. Chorus:
Come, Lord, for while we slay one another, Sweet Saviour haste,
the poor go hungry. Come, come to earth;
Come, Lord, and fill us with your love. Dispel the night and show your face,
And bid us hail the dawn of grace.
Come, O Divine Messiah!
P. Jordan
The world in silence waits the day
When hope shall sing its triumph,
57 And sadness flee away.
Chorus:
Come, Lord Jesus, come 2. O you whom nations sighed for,
Lord, come! Whom priests and prophets long foretold,
Come, Lord Jesus, come You break the captive fetters,
Lord, come! Redeem the long-lost fold.
Open my eyes, open my mind,
Open my heart to peace and love. 3. You'll come in peace and meekness,
And lowly will your cradle be;
1. Like rain falling on the thirsty ground, All clothed in human weakness
Like grass springing from the barren earth, Shall we your Godhead see.
Like the sun rising over the land,
Heralds new life and a new rebirth. Sr Mary of St Philip
Music: Traditional French
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1. Come praise the Lord, 3. Come with guitars and cymbals
You children of the Lord. To the mountain of the Lord.
Come raise your voices Come with your music, singing to God.
in joyous song. Lift up your voice.
Ours is the God of Jacob, rejoice!
Chorus:
Alleluia, alleluia! 63
Alleluia, alleluia! 1. Comfort my people and quiet her fear;
Tell her the time of salvation draws near.
2. Come bring to us the message of Good News; Tell her I come to remove all her shame.
O show to us the path that we should choose. 'She that is pitied' shall be her new name.

P. Caldeira 2. Say to the cities of Judah; "Behold!

Gentle yet mighty, the arm of the Lord
Rescues the captives of darkness and sin;
61 Bringing them justice and joy without end."
Chorus:
Come sing praises to the living God; 3. Mountains and hills shall become as a plain;
We are his people, and He is our God. Vanished are mourning and hunger and pain,
Never again shall these war against you;
1. Praise Him mighty rivers as you flow into the sea See, he comes quickly to make all things new.
Praise Him fields of golden rice
Waving in the breeze; St Joseph's Abbey, O.C.S.O.
Praise Him lofty mountains
and Greenheart trees so tall,
Gentle streams and winding creeks, 64
And roaring waterfalls. 1. Crown him with many crowns,
The Lamb upon his throne!
2. Praise Him for the fertile earth Hark, how the heavenly anthem drowns,
And all the crops that grow, All music but its own;
Slender stalks of sugar-cane Awake, my soul, and sing
Standing in a row; Of him who sets us free.
Praise Him golden sunshine And hail him as your heav’nly King
and cool refreshing rain; Through all eternity.
O people lift your voices now
And sing this sweet refrain. 2. Crown him the Virgin's Son,
The God incarnate born;
3. Praise Him in the villages, Whose arms those crimson trophies won,
Praise Him in the town; Which now his brow adorn.
With music on your instruments Fruit of the Mystic Rose,
Make a joyous sound; As of that Rose the Stem;
Praise Him in the rhythm The root, whence mercy ever flows,
of your own folklore. The Babe of Bethlehem.
O people of Guyana
praise your God for evermore. 3. Crown him the Lord of Peace,
Whose power a sceptre sways
R. M. D'Ornellas O.C From pole to pole, that wars may cease
Absorbed in prayer and praise;
His reign shall know no end
62 And round his pierced feet
Chorus: Fair flowers of Paradise extend
Come to the Springs of living water, Their fragrance ever sweet.
Flowing from the heart of God.
4. Crown him the Lord of love;
1. Come from the distant valley Behold his hands and side,
To the mountain of the Lord. Rich wounds, yet visible above,
Come from the far-off islands to God. In beauty glorified:
Nations, arise. No angel in the sky
Cast the cloud of darkness Can fully bear that sight,
From your eyes. But downward bends his burning eye
At mysteries so bright.
2. Come with your precious ointment
To the mountain of the Lord. 5. Crown him the Lord of heav’n,
Come with your humble off’rings to God. One with the Father known,
Come to Him now. And the blest Spirit through him giv’n
Hasten to pay Him your vows. From yonder triune throne:
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For thou hast died for me; 1. Dear Heart of Jesus, fount of love and mercy,
Thy praise shall never, never, fail Today we come thy blessing to implore;
Throughout eternity. Oh, touch our hearts, so cold and so ungrateful,
And make them, Lord, thine own for evermore.
M. Bridges
Chorus:
65 Dear Heart of Jesus! we implore
1. Darkness now enfolds us, Oh, make us love thee more and more.
Daylight is at end.
Come, O Shining Presence, 2. Dear Heart of Jesus! make us know and love thee,
Spirit, be our friend. Unfold to us the treasures of thy grace,
That so our hearts from things of earth uplifted,
2. Hover o'er the water, May long alone to gaze upon thy face.
Sleep within our breast;
Calm the waves within us, 3. Dear Heart of Jesus! make us pure and gentle,
Permeate our rest. And teach us how to do thy blessed will;
To follow close the print of thy dear footsteps,
3. Let not Love's betrayal, And when we fall - Dear Heart, Oh, love us still.
Let no traitor's kiss,
Mar this day's Christ-sharing, 4. Dear Heart of Jesus! bless all hearts that love thee.
Drunk and dipped in dish. And may thine own Heart ever blessed be,
Bless us, dear Lord, and bless the friends we cherish,
4. Journey with us onward And keep us true to Mary and to thee.
To th' approaching morn.
Call us forth, like Jesus, Traditional
To new life, reborn.

P. Jordan 68
NATIONAL ANTHEM

66 1. Dear land of Guyana, of rivers and plains,

1. Day is done but Love unfailing Made rich by the sunshine and lush by the rains;
Dwells ever here; Set gem-like and fair, between mountains and sea,
Shadows fall but hope prevailing Your children salute you, dear land of the free.
calms every fear.
Loving Father, none forsaking,
Take our hearts of Love's own making, 2. Green land of Guyana, our
Watch our sleeping, guard our waking, heroes of yore,
Be always near. Both bondsmen and free, laid their bones on your shores;
This soil so they hallowed, and from them are we,
2. Dark descends, but light unending All sons of one mother, Guyana the free.
Shines through our night;
You are with us, ever lending 3. Great land of Guyana, diverse though our strains,
We are born of their sacrifice,
New strength to sight. heirs of their pains,
One in love, your truth confessing. And ours is the glory their eyes did not see
One in hope of heaven's blessing, One land of six peoples, united and free.
May we see, in love's possessing
Love's endless light. 4. Dear land of Guyana, to you will we give
Our homage, our service, each day that we live;
3. Eyes will close, but you, unsleeping, God guard you, great Mother,
Watch by our side; and make us to be
Death may come; in Love's safe keeping, More worthy our heritage
Still we abide. land of the free.
God of love, all evil quelling,
Sin forgiving, fear dispelling, Words: A.L. Luker
Stay with us, our hearts indwelling, Music: R.C.G. Potter
This eventide.

J. Quinn
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1. Dear St Joseph, pure and gentle, 1. Easter glory fills the sky, alleluia.
Guardian of the Saviour Child, Christ now lives no more to die, alleluia.
Treading with the virgin mother, Darkness has been put to flight, alleluia.
Egypt's deserts rough and wild. By the living Lord of Light, alleluia.

2. See the stone is rolled away, alleluia.

Chorus From the tomb where once he lay, alleluia.
Hail, St Joseph, spouse of Mary, He has risen as he said, alleluia.
blest above all saints on high, Glorious firstborn from the dead, alleluia.
When our life is near its ending,
Teach, Oh, teach us how to die. 3. Though we see his face no more, alleluia.
He is with us as before, alleluia.
2. He who rested on thy bosom Glory veiled, he is our Priest, alleluia.
His true flesh and blood our feast, alleluia.
Is by countless saints adored,
Prostrate angels in his presence 4. Christ the Victor over death, alleluia.
Sing Hosannas to their Lord. Breathes on us the Spirit's breath, alleluia.
Paradise is our reward, alleluia,
3. Now to thee no gift refusing, Endless Easter with our Lord, alleluia.
Jesus stoops to hear thy prayer;
Then, dear saint, from thy fair dwelling, J. Quinn
Give to us a father's care.

4. Dear Saint Joseph, kind and loving,

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Stretch to us a helping hand: 1. Enter into Jerusalem, let us go to God's house;
Guide us through life's toils and sorrows, With the healthy and the sick,
Safely to the distant land. With the worker and the weak,
Let us go to God's house;
Author unknown
Enter into Jerusalem, let us go to God's house.
Come and run with the wind,
With the God who reigns in
70 peace,
1. Dying he destroyed our death. Let us go the God's house.
Rising he restored our life.
He died for us on Calvary. Chorus:
Yes, it's He! Can't you see? We go celebrate, we go celebrate,
The man from Calvary. We go celebrate, O Israel,
Praise the name of the Lord on high,
Praise his name in song.
2. He bore His cross to Calvary. Praise the Lord with a heav'nly song,
That which he bore, With a heav'nly song, with a heav'nly song,
Bore it all with joy. Praise the Lord.
And on that cross he died for me.
Yes, It's He! Can't you see? 2. Enter into Jerusalem, mek we walk a-down there,
The man from Calvary. With the young and the old,
With the little and the large,
3. He cured the sick and healed the blind, Mek we walk-a-down there;
That Son of God, that One Divine. Enter into Jerusalem, mek we walk a-down there,
When He rose from the dead, Swaying to the breeze,
He rose for me. With the Lord who reigns in peace,
Yes, it's He! Can't you see?
The man from Calvary. Mek we walk-a-down there.

4. Now, follow your brother 3. Enter into Jerusalem, let us go to God's house,
And spread the Word, With you' papa and you’ mama,
The words he spoke, the With you' uncle and you' aunt,
Word of God. Let us go to God's house;
Then bear your cross in peace and harmony Enter into Jerusalem, let us
Just as He! Can't you see? go to God's house,
The man from Calvary.
Run and catch the breeze,
With the God who reigns in peace,
C. McCollin
Let us go the God's house.

R. Ho Lung
 And at my coming will rejoice.
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1. Enter, rejoice and come in, 4. Fashion me a people,
Enter, rejoice and come in, A people set apar;
Today will be a joyful day, That I may be your God
Enter, rejoice and come in. And I will give you my heart.
2. Lift up your hearts to the Lord,
C. Gordon
Lift up your hearts to the Lord,
Today will be a joyful day,
Enter, rejoice and come in.
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3. Open your hearts to Lord, Chorus:
Open your hearts to everyone, Father bless this offering of Bread, to give life,
Today will be a joyful day, Bless this cup of salvation evermore;
Enter, rejoice and come in. Alleluia, come and bless this sacrament,
It's the sign that Jesus is the Christ - Messiah,
4. Sing alleluia! The sign - mankind free.
Sing alleluia!
Today will be a joyful day, 1. As we stand around the altar,
Enter, rejoice and come in!
Father bless this gathering;
American Catholic Press One with Christ we are united,
One with Him in offering.
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1. Faith of our fathers, living still, 2. We are now about to glory,
In spite of dungeon, fire, and sword; In the cross of Jesus Christ;
Oh, how our hearts beat high with joy; Give the priest and people blessings,
Whene'er we hear that glorious word. We share in the sacrifice.

Chorus: 3. Bless the sick ones,

Faith of our fathers, holy Faith, Bless the poor ones,
We will be true to thee till death! Make their living more fruitful;
Share with them your glorious kingdom,
2. Our fathers chained in prisons dark,
Were still in heart and conscience free; Bless them and be merciful.
How sweet would be their children's fate, B. Chevannes
If they, like them, could die for thee.
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3. Faith of our fathers, Mary's prayers Chorus:
Shall win our country all to thee; Father bless this work I have begun,
And through the truth that comes from God, Father bless them that they may all be one,
Our land shall then indeed be free. Just as I in you and Father, You in me.
In the love of God made one for all to see.
4. Faith of our fathers, we will love
Both friend and foe in all our strife; 1. Then Jesus spoke as he lifted up his eyes,
And preach thee, too, as love knows how, "Give glory to all,
By kindly words and virtuous life. Like the sun in morning rise,
I've spoken your word of
salvation to this land,
F. W. Faber Of life everlasting.
If they follow love's command.
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1. Fashion me a people, 2. Father, I've spoken your truth to all the earth,
A people set apart; Sons of your love far beyond all measur'd worth.
That I may be your God And now they have seen
And you will give me your heart. that you sent me out of love,
And they have received me,
2. Come together in community, As a teacher from above.
A sign of my love here on earth;
To share the life of Nazareth 3. Now I am leaving this world
And incarnate the myst'ry of my birth. that you have made,
Keep them as yours for their debt has now been paid,
3. Be a fam'ly, humble and forgiving, And I will return where I'll see you face to face,
Who listen to my voice; To ask that you keep them,
Who call upon my mercy as a Father's gift of grace.
4. I have sent them out to bring salvation to the land, Father take the love we offer you.
They're ready to go out to bring a world to love's
command, 3. Father Lord, we know the time to die will arise;
And now I offer you every wound that I must feel, Father God, you give us living life;
Help them to show a weary world that love can heal.
Father Lord, you offer us eternal love;
P. Quinlan Father Lord, you give us Jesus Christ.
R. Ho Lung
78
1. Father, I have sinned,
Help me find the way. 81
Remember not my sins, 1. Father, take the gifts we bring
Just let me hear you say.
And please listen as we sing;
Chorus: In these gifts we offer all we have and are.
I forgive you, I love you,
You are mine, take my hand. 2. Draw us close to each we pray
Go in peace, sin no more, By the bread you give this day,
Beloved one May we grow through this great myst’ry of your love.
2. Father, I have turned my back
And walked away; 3. Through the gifts we give to you
Depended on my strength We present our pleading too
And lived life my own way. And the homage you deserve from all your flock.
3. Father, I have closed my heart
To those in need; 4. May this bread our faith increase,
Thought only of myself Make all strife and hatred cease.
A victim of my greed. Let us help each other more in word and deed.
4. Father, I have loved,
If love's the word to use. Anon
I've played so many games,
They've left me so confused. 82
1. Fill my house unto the fullest.
5. Father I've returned, Eat my bread and drink my wine.
I'm home with you to stay The love I bear is held from no one.
Knocking at your door, All I have and all I do, I give to you.
Knowing that you'd say.
2. Take my time unto the fullest.
Anon
Find in me the trust you seek.
79 Take my hands to you outreaching.
1. FATHER, in my life I see, All I have and all I do, I give to you.
You are God, who walks with me.
You hold my life in your hands: 3. Christ our Lord with love enormous,
Close beside you I will stand. From the cross this lesson taught:
I give all my life to you: "Love each one as I have loved you;"
Help me Father, to be true.
All I have and all I do, I give to you.
2. JESUS, in my life......
4. Join with me as one in Christ-love.
3. SPIRIT, in my life...... May our hearts all beat as one.
May we give ourselves completely.
F. Anderson All I have and all I do, I give to you.
80
1. Father Lord, we offer you our daily life; P. Kearney
Father God, we offer you our flesh;
83
Father Lord, we give you all our daily works;
1. Firmly and truly I do believe
Father Lord, we give you all as prayers.
In a God who has loved me and cares for me;
Chorus: (Revival Rhythm)
For the ravens and lilies that do not weave,
And I know that we will rise again, again;
And I know we'll die but rise again. For the heavens that show forth his glory.
For I know he is the living yeast of life,
And I know that life will rise again. Chorus:
Lord, we believe, we truly
believe,
2. Father, take our lives so small we give to you;
You are our King and Lord.
Father take the bread we offer you;
Father raise the banquet which the priest is now giving;
2. Weighed down with evil our world is torn 86
With a hatred and strife that our eyes bedew;
Refrain:
But he beckons to us all who labour and mourn
For I shall see you again, your hearts filled with joy,
And are burdened, "Come I will refresh you."
a joy no one shall ever take from you.
For I shall see you again, your hearts filled with joy,
3. Daily we die to ourselves in pain,
a joy no one shall ever take from you.
As the grain of wheat back to the earth must come;
But daily with Him we are born again
1. You will know for certain my presence among you.
To the glorious life of the Kingdom.
All you ask of Yahweh,
in my name is sure to come to you.
4. Thank you, dear Lord, for your ceaseless care;
Do make us like children, so you can tell
2. Be for others a sign of joy,
Of the height and the depth of the love you bear
as you live beyond your suffering.
For your people who live by the Gospel.
God, our God, has blessed us with fresh hope
P. Clairmonte to be born again in Risen love.

3. Mystery of God’s fidelity turns within,

84 throughout our journeys,
1. Follow Christ and love the world as He did, leading us into the center where we find endless
When He walked upon the earth. rhythms,
Love each friend and enemy as He did. boundless love of life.
In God's eyes we have equal worth.
4. Though I leave, you shall not be alone
2. Follow Christ and serve the world as He did when the Advocate of God’s own love
When He ministered to everyone. comes to fire each heart in all the world
Serve each friend and enemy as He did, with energy to be gift, creating, healing.
So that the Father's Will is done.
W. Priory
G. Norbet
3. He said "Love each other as I love you;
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As I served you, I ask that you do;
This new commandment I assign."
(Repeat Verse 1)
87
S. Temple Refrain:
For you are my God ,
You alone are my joy;
85 Defend me O Lord.
1. For all the saints who from their labours rest,
Who thee by faith before the world confest, 1. You give marvelous comrades to me:
Thy name, O Jesus, be forever blest. Alleluia! Alleluia! The faithful who dwell in your land;
Those who choose alien gods
2. O may thy soldiers, faithful, true and bold Have chosen an alien band.
Fight as the saints who nobly fought of old,
And win, with them, the victor’s crown of gold. 2. You are my portion and cup;
It is you that I claim for my prize.
3. O blest, communion! fellowship divine, Your heritage is my delight:
We feebly struggle, they in glory shine, The lot you have given to me.
Yet all are one in thee for all are thine.
3. Glad are my heart and my soul;
Securely my body shall rest.
4. The golden evening brightens in the west,
For you will not leave me for dead;
Soon, soon to faithful warriors cometh rest,
Nor lead your beloved astray.
Sweet is the calm of paradise the blest.
4. You show me the path for my life;
5. From earth's wide bounds,
In your presence the fullness of joy.
from ocean's farthest coast,
To be at your right hand forever
Through gates of pearl streams in the countless host,
For me would be happiness always.
Singing to Father, Son and Holy Ghost.
J. Foley
W. W. How
88 2. Christ our Saviour,
HONOUR AND PRAISE Living presence here
As he promised while on earth:
1. From north to south from east to west "I am with you for all time,
We are the children of one Father, God, I am with you in this bread and wine."
Who shares with us, the richness of his life. "Take my body, take my saving blood."
To him be honour and praise. Gifts of bread and wine;
Christ our Lord.
2. He sent his Son, to save the world,
To give us courage on our earthly road; 3. Through the Father, with the Spirit,
And Jesus bore our suffering and our pain. One in union with the Son,
To him be honour and praise. For God's people, joined in prayer
Faith is strengthened
3. And when the Son ascended high, By the food we share.
he sent the Spirit as our Advocate: "Take my body, take my saving blood."
A comfort, friend, a small voice deep within. Gifts of bread and wine;
To him be honour and praise. Christ our Lord.
C McCann
4. With thanks to God for gift of life,
Let’s be reflections of his great command; 91
Love every one and him with all our heart.
1. Give me oil in my lamp, keep me burning,
To him be honour and praise.
Give me oil in my lamp,
I pray;
L. Gill Give me oil in my lamp, keep me burning,
Keep me burning 'til the break of day.
Chorus:
89
Sing Hosannah, sing Hosannah,
Chorus:
Sing Hosannah to the King of Kings;
Gather, Christians, let's now celebrate,
Sing Hosannah, sing Hosannah,
Gather, Christians, the Lord we now await;
Sing Hosannah, to the King.
Gather, Christians, behold he comes;
Rejoice and sing for the Lord is King! 2. Make me a fisher of men,
keep me seeking..........
1. To God the Father, let's give him praise.
To God the Father our voice we raise.
3. Give me joy in my heart
To God the Father who reigns above.
keep me singing..........
Praise the Lord for his mercy and his love.
4. Give me love in my heart,
keep me serving..........
2. As we stand here before our God,
With Christ Jesus, our saving Lord,
5. Give me faith in my heart,
We'll break his Word now, and break the Bread.
keep me praying..........
As we proclaim: He's risen from the dead!
92
FREEDOM SONG
3. Let us all now, as one community,
Praise and honour the Trinity,
Chorus:
Let us all now, with one accord,
Give thanks to Jesus, for he has redeemed us;
Sing out our praise to the living Lord!
he has released us, he has renewed us!
Give thanks to Jesus, for now he has freed us!
G. Rochard Praise his name and shake, shake off the yoke!
Shake, shake off the yoke!
90
1. Gifts of bread and wine
Gifts we've offered, 1. Christ reconciled the world
Fruits of labour, fruits of love; By his death on the Cross. [2 Cor.5:18ff]
Taken, offered, sanctified, Pierced through for all our sins [Is.53:5]
Blessed and broken - Through his wounds we are free.
Words of one who died: [cf Is.53:6; 1Pet.2:24]
"Take my body, take my
saving blood" 2. Come to the water, come [Is.55:1]
Gifts of bread and wine; You who want liberty
Christ our Lord. Drink from Christ’s flowing heart [John 7:37]
Then indeed you’ll be free. [John 8:36]
3. Freed from sin’s slavery [Rom.6:18]
And alive now for God, [Rom.6:11] 3. Taste and know of the goodness of God.
Let us make others free Happy those who take refuge in him.
Break the thongs of their yoke. [Is.58:6]
Words: inspired by Scripture 4. When I sought him, he answered my prayer;
Music: P. Jorda From my fears and distress set me free.

93 5. To the broken of heart he draws near,

1. Give thanks to the Lord for He is good, Those whose spirit is crushed he will save.
And make music for our God who lives on high,
For He guides us every day 6. To the Son of the Virgin give praise,
And he watches through the night. Jesus Lord of all heaven and earth.
Let us praise Him as we sing together: L. Deiss
Holy God of Light.
95
Chorus: 1. Glorious God, King of creation,
Glory to the Father, We praise you, we bless you,
Sing, glory to the Son, and worship you in song.
Glory to the Spirit, Glorious God, in adoration,
Glory, glory everyone, At your feet we belong.
Glory on the earth, He made it,
Glory, up above. Chorus:
Glory, glory, everybody, Lord of life, Father almighty,
We have seen a Father's love. Lord of hearts, Christ the king.
Lord of love, Holy Spirit,
.2. Your works, O Lord, have made us glad; To whom we homage bring.
For a Father's help we shout to you in joy.
Oh, how great are the deeds you have worked upon the 2. Glorious God, magnificent, holy,
land We love you, adore you,
But the foolish man will never see them, he can't And come to you in prayer.
understand. Glorious God, mighty eternal,
We sing your praise ev'rywhere.
3. The wicked thrive and grow like grass,
And it often seems that evil ways do win. (Repeat Chorus and Verse 1)
But the evil cannot win, for their victory is sin,
And His enemies will run and scatter when the Lord comes S. Temple
in.
96
4. You are my strength, O Lord above, 1. Glory be to Jesus
You refresh my weary head with cooling oil. Who in bitter pains
Yes my ears heard with joy, Poured for me the life-blood
And my eyes were opened wide From his sacred veins.
As you triumphed over evil doing men on ev’ry side.
2. Grace and life eternal
5. In the way of the Lord I will live my days In that blood I find,
And be happy in the dwelling place of God. Blest be his compassion
I'll proclaim that He is great, Infinitely kind.
Sing His praise in every song,
For in God who is our Lord and Father, 3. Blest through endless ages
There can be no wrong. Be the precious stream,
P. Quinlan Which from endless torment
Doth the world redeem.
94
Ant: 4. There the fainting spirit
Glorify the Lord with me Drinks of life her fill,
Let us praise his name. There as in a fountain
Bathes herself at will.
1. Let my soul bless the Lord at all times.
May my lips always render him praise. 5. Abel's blood for vengeance
Pleaded to the skies
2. Let my soul make its boast in the Lord; But the blood of Jesus,
Then the lowly will hear and rejoice. For our pardon cries.
 9. Let all the land rejoice,
6. Oft as it is sprindled The forest shout for joy,
on our guilty hearts, At the presence of God, for he comes.
Satan in confusion
terror-struck departs. 10. He comes to rule the world
With justice and with truth
7. Oft as earth exulting God will judge all his people.
wafts its praise on high,
hell with horror trembles; 11. Glory to the Father,
heaven is filled with joy. To Jesus Christ, the Lord,
To the Spirit who dwells in our hearts.
8. Lift ye then your voices,
P. Jordan
Swell the mighty flood;
Louder still and louder,
Praise the Precious Blood. 98
Chorus:
18th Century Tr. Glory to God, Glory, Oh praise
E. Caswall Him alleluia
Glory to God, Glory, Oh praise the name of the Lord.

97 1. Bless the Lord, all you works of the Lord

Chorus: Praise and glorify Him forever.
Glory and honour, thanksgiving and praise,
Be to the Lord our God! 2. Sun and moon bless the Lord,
Bless him all our days! Bless the Lord you stars of Heaven.
Glory and honour, thanksgiving and praise,
Be to the Lord our God! 3. Fire and heat bless the Lord,
Bless him all our days! Bless the Lord you frost and cold.

1. O sing a new song to the Lord. 4. Now let the Church bless the Lord,
Sing to the Lord, all the earth, Let His people praise His name.
O sing to God, bless his holy name.
5. Praise to the Father and to the Son,
2. Proclaim his help, day by day. Holy Spirit, with them one.
Tell the nations his glory,
His wonders among all the peoples. C. Rivers

3. The Lord is worthy of praise;

Great above all gods. 99
The gods of the heathen are naught. Gloria, Gloria, Gloria,
in the highest heav’n to God! X 2
4. The Lord made the heavens;
Majesty is his, And on earth be peace to every one, all who love the Lord.
And splendour in his holy place. X2

5. You households of God, Pablo Sosa, Camacua 252,

Give glory to the Lord, Buenos Aires 1406, Argentina
Give glory and pow’r to his name.
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CREED
6. Bring an off’ring and enter his courts;
Worship the Lord in his temple. 1. God almighty is our Father
All you on earth, tremble before him. Who has made us all and loves us all,
We believe, we do believe.
7. Proclaim: “God is King!”
The world he made firm in its place. 2. God the Son became man Jesus Christ
He judges the peoples with fairness. Born of Mary, He redeemed us all,
We believe, we do believe.
8. Let heaven rejoice,
And all the earth be glad. 3. Jesus died and rose up from the dead,
Let sea and all within it thunder praise. He ascended into heaven,
We believe, we do believe.
4. He will come again in glory, 2. God's news in spoken word
Judge of all the living and the dead. Joyfully our hearts have heard.
We believe, we do believe. O may the seed of God's love now grow.
May we in fruitful deeds
5. God the Holy Spirit gives us life Gladly serve others' needs
Coming from the Father and the Son. That faith in action we may show.
We believe, we do believe.
3. We by one living Bread
6. Jesus left for us who live on earth As one body have been fed.
Holy Mother Church to be our guide. So we are one in true brotherhood.
We believe, we do believe. How gracious to behold
All brethren of one fold
7. God for us his children has prepared Who ever seek each other's good.
Life eternal in our heavenly home.
A.H. Hoffman Von Fallersleben
We believe, we do believe. C.J. Evers

8. Glory to the Father and the Son,

And the Holy Spirit, with them one. 103
We believe, we do believe. Refrain:
God fills me with joy, alleluia,
Music: Abp. A. Pantin His holy presence is my robe, alleluia.

1. My soul now glorify

101 The Lord who is mySaviour.
Rejoice for who am I
1. God be with you till we meet again; That God has shown me favour.
May his counsels guide and steer you;
His loving hand be always near you; 2. The world shall call me blest
God be with you till we meet again. And ponder on my story.
In me is manifest
Chorus: God's greatness and His glory.
Till we meet, till we meet,
Till we meet in Jesus' name; 3. For those who are His friends
Till we meet, till we meet, And keep His laws as holy,
God be with you till we meet again. His mercy never ends
And He exalts the lowly.
2. God be with you till we meet again;
'neath his wings securely hide you; 4. But by His power the great,
Daily manna still provide you; The proud, the self-conceited,
God be with you till we meet again. The Kings who sit in state
Are humbled and defeated.
3. God be with you till we meet again;
When life's perils thick confound you; 5. He feeds the starving poor,
May his loving care surround you; He guards His holy nation.
God be with you till we meet again. Fulfilling what He swore
Long since in revelation.
4. God be with you till we meet again;
Like a father watching o'er you, 6. Then glorify with me,
Lighting up the path before you, The Lord who is my Saviour
God be with you till we meet again. One Holy Trinity
Forever and forever.
J. Rankin
Adapted by A. Church and B. Gardner
Lesbordes/Decha
102
1. God's blessing sends us forth,
Strengthened for our task on earth,
Refreshed in soul, renewed in mind.
May God with us remain
Through us his Spirit reign
That Christ be known to all mankind.
104 God is suffering and human love.
1. God forgave my sin in Jesus' name
I've been born again in Jesus' name; 3. God is in the eyes of those who know they are deeply
And in Jesus' name I come to you loved.
To share his love as he told me to.
God is in the thought that can be shared silently.
And our God is in the friend, close and so like-minded.
Chorus:
He said God is understanding, human love.
Freely, freely you have received,
Freely, freely give. 4. God is in the plenitude of all we’ve been given, and
Go in my name and because you believe, God is in the overwhelming bounty of life.
Others will know that I live. And our God is in the friend, noble and big-hearted,
God is selflessness and human love.
2. All pow'r is giv'n in Jesus' name,
In earth and heav'n in Jesus' name; Anonymous
And in Jesus' name I come to you
To share his pow'r as he told me to.
107
C. Owens 1. God made the birds, their home is the air;
God made the beasts, each in its lair;
God made the fish, their home is the sea;
105 But God himself is home for me.

1. God gives his people strength, 2. Birds find their food In their home of air;
If we believe in his way, Beasts find theirs too, most everywhere;
He's swift to repay The fish find theirs in the paths of the sea;
All those who bear the burden of the day. But God himself is food for me.
God gives his people strength.
3. God loves the birds, they answer in song;
2. God gives his people hope. God loves the beasts, so powerfully strong;
If we but trust in his word, God loves the fish as they swim in the sea;
Our prayers are always heard, But God himself is love for me.
He warmly welcomes anyone who's erred,
God gives his people hope. M. Wenninger and P. Jordan

3. God gives his people love,

If we but open wide our heart, 108
He's sure to do his part, 1. God of mercy, God of grace,
He's always the first to make a start, Show the brightness of your face;
God gives his people love. Shine upon us, Saviour, shine,
Fill your church with light divine;
4. God gives his people peace, And your saving hand extend
When sorrow fills us to the brim, Unto earth's remotest end.
And courage grows dim,
He lays to rest our restlessness in him, 2. Let your people praise you, Lord,
God gives his people peace. Be by all that live adored;
Let your nations shout and sing
Words by M. T. Winter Glory to their Saviour King;
At your feet their tribute pay,
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Reprinted by Permission Vanguard Music Corp.
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Further reproduction prohibited. 3. Let your people hear your Word
And by faith confess, you Lord.
God to man his blessing give,
Man to God devoted live;
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And below and all above
1. God is in the night before the dawn of a peaceful heart. One in joy and light and love.
God is in the fear before the sunrise of freedom, and
God is in the friend, steadfast and trustworthy.
J. Glandfield
God is faithfulness and human love.

2. God is in the aching of a heart crushed by loneliness.

God is in the pressure of a mind in despair.
And our God is in the friend, blind to our faithlessness;
109 But please don't quit with God,
God, our Father, we, your little children, For he's your friend
the joy of your heart, sing to you. And he'll be good to you
Help us to be a sign of your love. like you were good to me.
Guide our little footsteps straight along your way.
Open us to beauty: you give us land and sea 3. I am a child of God
Help us do our duty: good citizens to be. And you were born one too;
God our father, we your little children, So if you make me sad,
the joy of your heart, sing, sing to you. Our Father feels it too;
So let us strive together
Walking hand-in-hand, I know we can,
P. Jordan
And God will lead us on
right through this troubled land.

110 S. Swami
1. God's Spirit is in my heart.
He has called me and set me apart.
This is what I have to do, 112
What I have to do. 1. Good Christians all, rejoice,
With heart and soul and voice;
Refrain: Give now heed to what we say;
He sent me to give the Good News to the poor, News, News, Jesus Christ is born today,
Tell prisoners that they are prisoners no more, Ox and ass before him bow, And he is in the manger now,
Tell blind people that they can see, Christ is born today,
And set the downtrodden free. Christ is born today.
And go, tell ev'ryone
The news that the Kingdom of God has come, 2. Good Christians all, rejoice
And go, tell ev'ryone With heart and soul, and voice;
The news that God's Kingdom has come. Hear ye now of endless bliss:
Joy, Joy, Jesus Christ was born for this
2. Just as the Father sent me, He threw wide the heavenly door
So I'm sending you out to be And we are saved forever more
My witness throughout the world, Christ was born for this,
The whole of the world. Christ was born for this.

3. Don't carry a load on your back, 3. Good Christians all, rejoice,

You don't need two shirts to your back. With heart, and soul, and voice;
A workman can earn his own keep, There's no need to fear the grave;
Can earn his own keep. Peace, Peace. Jesus Christ was born to save
Christians all, to you the call
4. Don't worry what you have to say, To live within his heav'nly hall
Don't worry because on that day Christ was born to save.
God's spirit will speak in your heart, Christ was born to save.
will speak in your heart.
J. M. Neal
A. Dale
113
Chorus:
111 Go, tell it on the mountain,
1. God will be good to you Over the hills and everywhere,
like you were good to me; Go, tell it on the mountain
And he will love you too That Jesus Christ is born.
Like your love flows for me;
And he will take you by the hand 1. While shepherds kept their watching
And lead you to the promised land, O'er wand'ring flocks at night,
But you must take his hand Behold from out the heavens
And reach for my hand too. There came a holy light.
2. And when you'd like to smile 2. And Lo! when they had seen it
But have to sigh instead; They all bowed down and prayed.
'Cause things are wrong and dull They traveled on together
And seem so far from well; To where the Babe was laid.
Rest if you must, my friend,
3. Down in a lowly manger 116
The humble Christ was born. Hail Mary, full of Grace,
And God sent us salvation The Lord is with you.
That blessed Christmas morn. Hail Mary, full of Grace,
Blessed are you among women.
Traditional Hail Mary, full of Grace,
Blessed is the fruit of your womb,
114 Holy Mary, Holy Mary,
Chorus: Mother of God,
Grant to us O Lord, a heart renewed; Pray for us, sinners,
Recreate in us, your own Spirit Lord. Now and at the hour of our death.
Amen, Amen.
1. Behold the days are coming, says the Lord our God,
When I will make a new covenant with the House of L. Gill
Israel. 117
Hail Mary full of grace
2. Deep within their being, I will implant my law, The Lord is with you
I will write it in their hearts. Blessed are you among women
And blest is the fruit of your womb, Jesus.
3. I will be their God and they shall be my people. Holy Mary, Mother of God
Pray for us sinners now
4. And for all their faults I will grant forgiveness; And at the hour of death,
Never more will I remember their sins. Amen.

L. Deiss Gentle woman, quiet light

Morning star, so strong and bright.
115 Gentle Mother, peaceful dove
1. Great is the love of our God for his people,
Teach us wisdom, teach us love
Great is the love of our God for us all,
You were chosen by the Father
Coming through Jesus to us on the altar,
You were chosen for the Son
Showing his mercy and love for us all.
You were chosen from all women
And for woman shining one.
Chorus:
Glory be to the Father
Gentle woman...
The Son and Holy Spirit;
As it was in the beginning,
Blessed are you among women
Is now and ever shall be.
Blest in turn, all women too
Blessed they with peaceful
2. Out of the darkness he brought us salvation,
spirits
Banishing sorrow, forgiving our sins,
Blessed they with gentle hearts.
Giving us life through the flesh of our Saviour,
C. Landry
Giving us life through the blood of his Son.
1975 by North American Liturgy Resources,
10802 N. 23rd Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85029, USA.
3. Christ has arisen and lives with his people,
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Christ is arisen and lives in his Church;
Let us all offer this Mass in thanksgiving,
Let us all offer our praise to the Lord.
118
Chorus:
4. We will give witness to all of the nations,
Hail Mary Virgin Most Holy
Help in restoring all things unto Christ; The Lord has highly favoured you
Bringing them all the 'Good News' Woman so noble how great is your worth
of his Kingdom, Bringing God's message of peace to the earth.
Bringing them all to the knowledge of Christ.
1. A great sign arose that shattered the gloom,
Chorus: add “world without end, Amen” And lifted the shadows of sin and of doom.
to last line of chorus. A woman so radiant she shone like the sun
The moon at her feet
J.A. Greif And the stars for a crown.
2. In the village of Naz'reth in fair Galilee, Do thou, bright Queen, Star of the sea,
To a virgin called Mary, so gentle was she, Pray for thy children, pray for me.
Came the word on the wind
Blowing over the hill, J. Lingard
The Lord favours you,
So, peace and be still.
120
3. All heaven was silent, 1. Hark, the herald angels sing,
The world it stood still Glory to the new-born King.
Waiting and hoping God's wish be fulfilled. Peace on earth and mercy mild,
They sang and rejoiced God and sinners reconciled,
At the answer they heard Joyful, all ye nations, rise,
"I am the handmaid and joy of the Lord." Join the triumph of the skies,
With th'angelic host proclaim,
4. O valiant woman most potent of signs, "Christ is born in Bethlehem".
God's beacon of hope
In these grave troubled times, Chorus:
Not once, but again and again you implore, Hark the herald angels sing,
“Oh people, God loves you! "Glory to the new born King."
So, turn to him now.”
2. Christ, by highest heaven adored,
5. “Pray and repent do penance and fast, Christ, the everlasting Lord,
Forgive one another the wrongs of the past. Late in time behold him come,
Comfort the sufferer whose pain is his lot, Off-spring of the Virgin's womb.
And share what you have Veiled in flesh the Godhead see,
With those who have not.” Hail, the incarnate Deity.
Pleased as Man with man to dwell,
6. Pray for our country, Oh Mother most pure, Jesus our Emmanuel.
May justice prevail and mercy endure.
May our love for each other so daily increase 3. Hail the heaven-born Prince of Peace,
That all will accept Hail, the Sun of Righteousness!
God's message of peace. Light and life to all he brings.
Ris'n with healing in his wings;
R. M. D'Ornellas Mild he lays his glory by,
Born that man no more may die,
Born to raise the sons of earth
119 Born to give them second birth.
1. Hail, Queen of heaven the ocean star,
Guide of the wanderer here below, C. Wesley and G. Whitefield
Thrown on life's surge, we claim thy care;
Save us from peril and from woe.
Mother of Christ, Star of the sea, 121
Pray for the wanderer, pray for me. 1. Have Thine own way, Lord,
Have Thine own way;
2. O gentle, chaste and spotless maid, Thou art the potter,
We sinners make our prayers through thee; I am the clay;
Remind thy Son that He has paid Mould me and make me
The price of our iniquity. After thy will,
Virgin most pure, Star of the sea, While I am waiting,
Pray for the sinner, pray for me. Yielded and still.

3. Sojourners in this vale of tears, 2. Have Thine own way, Lord

To thee, blest advocate, we cry; Have Thine own way;
Pity our sorrows, calm our fears, Search me and try me,
And soothe with hope our misery. Master, today;
Refuge in grief, Star of the sea, Whiter than snow, Lord,
Pray for the mourner, pray for me. Wash me just now,
While in thy presence
4. And while to Him who reigns above Humbly I bow.
In Godhead one, in persons three,
The source of life, of grace, of love, 3. Have Thine own way, Lord,
Homage we pray on bended knee; Have Thine own way;
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Absolute sway 1. He's sent to say he will be coming
Fill with Thy Spirit Prepare his way, his paths make straight
Till all can see Welcome your King, be ready for him.
Christ, only, always
Living in me. Chorus:
Jesus is riding on the wings of the wind
C. Alexander He is walking on the sea to your heart
Repent your sins, prepare your soul
122 Receive the Holy Spirit of the Lord.
Chorus:
Hear, O Lord, the sound of my call, 2. His presence now makes you His temple;
Hear, O Lord, and have mercy, The Lord of Hosts, come down to bless
My soul is longing for the glory of you, And save us all, God is your friend.
Hear, O Lord, and answer me.
3. "Come ye who toil and heavy burdened,
And I will surely give you rest
1. Please accept these gifts, O Lord,
And make us worthy too, Take up my yoke and learn my way."
Receive in love the bread and wine,
4. "My yoke is light, my burden easy,
The priest now offers you.
I'm come to set the captive free,
And give of life abundantly."
2. We are one in brotherhood,
We share these gifts divine;
N. Farrell
O make our hearts cry out with love,
And keep us ever thine.

125
3. Make us grow in love of you
1. Holy God, we praise thy name;
And of each other too,
Lord of all we bow before thee;
That we may find the joy that comes,
From serving them and you. All on earth thy sceptre own;
All in heaven above adore thee.
Music - R. Repp Infinite thy vast domain,
Words - Author Unknown
Everlasting is thy reign.

2. Hark! the loud celestial hymn!

123
Angel choirs above are raising;
Chorus:
Cherubim and seraphim
Here we are all together as we
In unceasing chorus praising;
Sing our song, joyfully.
Fill the heavens with sweet accord
Here we are joined together
Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord.
As we pray we'll always be.
3. Holy Father, Holy Son,
1. Join we now as friends and celebrate
Holy Spirit, three we name thee;
The brotherhood we share all as one.
While in essence only One
Keep the fire burning, kindle it with care
Undivided God we claim thee;
And we'll all join in and sing.
And, adoring, bend the knee
While we own the mystery.
2. Glorify the Lord with all our voices,
Show Him we're sincere by all our deeds.
4. Spare thy people, Lord we pray,
Shout the joys of freedom everywhere
By a thousand snares surrounded;
And we'll all join in and sing.
Keep us without sin today,
Never let us be confounded;
3. Let us make the world an Alleluia,
Lo, I put my trust in thee,
Let us make the world a better place.
Never Lord, abandon me.
Keep a smile handy, lend a helping hand,
Let us all join in and sing.
C. A. Walworth
R. Repp
126 How beautiful God made you
1. Holy, holy, holy! Lord God almighty! And blessed you
Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee, And filled you with love.
Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty.
God in three Persons, blessed Trinity. 3. I hear my love,
He’s calling out to me
2. Holy, holy, holy! Though the darkness hide thee. Be at his side
Though the eye of sinful man thy glory may not see, Forever and ever
Only thou art holy; there is none beside thee, forever my love.
Perfect in power, in love and purity.
L. Gill
3. Holy, holy, holy! Lord God almighty!
All thy works shall praise thy name
in earth and sky and sea. 129
Holy, holy, holy! Merciful and mighty, 1. How big is our God,
God in three Persons, blessed Trinity. How great is his name,
He's the greatest one,
R. Heber Forever the same.
He rolled back the water
From the mighty Red Sea,
127 And He said, "I'm going to lead you,
1. Holy Spirit, Lord of Light, So put your trust in me.”
From the clear celestial height
Thy pure beaming radiance give; 2. How big is our God,
Come thou Father of the poor, How great is his name,
Come with treasures which endure, The great Jehovah I am,
Come thou light of all that live. Forever the same.
To the praise of his glory
2. Light immortal, Light divine, We shall ever proclaim
Visit thou these hearts of thine, Of his excellent greatness
And our inmost being fill. And his holy name.
If thou take thy grace away,
Nothing pure in man will stay, (repeat the first verse.)
All his good is turned to ill.
Author Unknown
3. Heal our wounds, our strength renew,
On our dryness pour thy dew; 130
Wash the stains of guilt away, Chorus:
Bend the stubborn hearts and will, How can I love you,
Melt the frozen, warm the chill, Lord and Giver of life.
Guide the steps that go astray. All I have You gave me,
All I am You made me,
4. Thou, on those who evermore, How can I repay your goodness and love?
Thee confess and thee adore;
In thy sevenfold gifts descend, 1. You have taken my sins away.
Give them comfort when they die; You forgive all my guilt.
Give them life with thee on high, You hold me close to your heart, my Love,
Give them joy that never ends. And tell me your care never changes.
Ascribed to S. Langton 2. Bless the Lord, oh bless his name.
Tr. E. Caswall
Never forget what He's done.
His love and compassion will follow you
128 In light and in dark all the days of your life.
1. How beautiful my love,
How beautiful you are 3. Make me a chalice and fill me with love.
Your eyes are doves Pour me out on your Church.
How charming, how charming Then when I'm empty and
How charming my love. nothing is left,
Take me home to sing forever your praise.
2. Come then my love,
Come show me your face R. Stratton, O.C.D.
131 133
1. How I have longed to draw you to myself 1. How lovely on the mountains are
As when a hen covers her brood, The feet of Him who brings Good News, good news
But you went darting like chicks in a storm, Announcing peace,
How could you know that my wing was warm, Proclaiming news of happiness.
How could you know my love pursued. Our God reigns, our God reigns.
(Repeat twice)
Chorus:
Come to me, my little one, 2. He had no stately form, he had no majesty,
And you will be refreshed, That we should be drawn to him.
And I will give you rest. He was despised and we took no account of him,
Yet now he reigns with the Most High.
2. You'll hear me walking Now he reigns, (3X) with the Most High.
on the wings of the wind,
See my warm breast in the setting sun. 3. It was our sin and guilt that bruised and wounded him.
Night is but the shadow of my wings widespread; It was our sin that brought him down.
My pinions preparing a bridal bed, When we like sheep had gone astray, our shepherd came
When all your toil and tears are done. And on his shoulder bore our shame.
On his shoulders (3X) he bore our shame.
3. Know that I hover at the tip of your heart,
As a mother awaiting a son, 4. Meek as a lamb that's led out to the slaughter-house,
Should a mother forget the child of her womb, Dumb as a sheep before its shearer,
The joy when a loved one enters a room. His life ran down upon the ground like pouring rain,
I'll not forget my chosen one. That we might be born again.
that we might be (3X) born again.
Words by M. T. Winter
MCMLXV by Medical Mission Sisters, Phil. Pa. 5. Out from the tomb he came with grace and majesty;
Reprinted by Permission Vanguard Music Corp., He is alive, he is alive.
250 W. 57th St, New York, N.Y. 10019.Further reproduction God loves us so, see here his hands, his feet, his side.
prohibited. Yes, we know he is alive.
He is alive, (3X) He is alive.
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Chorus: (Alternative verses)
How great your name, O Lord
Through the Universe! 2. You watchmen, lift your voices joyfully as one,
Allelu! Allelu! Alleluia Shout for your king, your king!
(Repeat) See eye to eye,
The Lord restoring Sion:
1. O praise the Lord! Our God reigns. (6X)
Within the assembly!
Praise the Lord! 3. Waste places of Jerusalem,
Throughout all the world! Break forth with joy!
O praise the Lord! We are redeemed, redeemed.
Because of his greatness! The Lord has saved and comforted his people.
Allelu! Alleluia! Our God reigns. (6X)

2. O praise the Lord! 4. Ends of the earth, see the salvation of our God!
With sound of the trumpet! Jesus is Lord, is Lord!
Praise the Lord!
Before the nations, he has bared his holy arm.
With harp and guitar!
Our God reigns. (6X)
O praise the Lord!
With dance and percussion!
Words based on Is. 52: V 1-52:7 & 53
Allelu! Alleluia! Music: L. E. Smith, Jr.

3. O praise the Lord!

With drum and with cymbal 134
Praise the Lord!
With all that you are! 1. How many years must my people exist,
All living things! Before they know they are one?
Come, praise your creator! How many times must their blood be shed
Allelu! Alleluia! Before they know that it's mine?
How many times must you break my bread
P. Jordan Before you give me to eat?
Chorus: 2. Many the grains but one in bread
The answer, my friend, is deep in your heart. Many the grapes but one in wine,
The answer is deep in your heart. Many are you but one in me,
Many are you but one in me.
2. How many times must the sick look up
And find there's no one to care? 3. I give my life for those I love,
How many times must I stumble and fall You say that you are one of these,
Before you offer your hand? Would you let me die alone?
How many times must I reach through these bars Would you let me die alone?
Before you give me the keys?
I. Alexander
135
137
1. I am the Bread of Life. 1. I am the way, the King of the Victory,
He who comes to me shall not hunger. I am the Truth, the Lord of the Harmony.
He who believes in me shall not thirst. I am the Light, the light of the world to be.
No one can come to me
Unless the Father draw him. Chorus:
Hosannah! I hold your hand my friend,
Refrain: Hosannah! I give you strength my friend,
And I will raise him up, Hosannah! You walk the sea my friend,
And I will raise him up. We're going to sail to Victory.
And I will raise him up, Sailing (sailing) sailing (sailing)
On the last day. Sailing 'cross the river,
sailing;
2. The Bread that I will give Sailing (Jesus), Sailing (Saviour),
Is my flesh for the life of the world. Sailing cross the river, sailing;
And he who eats of this bread, Freedom (Brother), Freedom (Sister),
He shall live forever, Freedom in the life of Jesus.
He shall live forever. Hosannah! I hold your hand my friend.
Hosannah! I give you strength my friend.
3. Unless you eat Hosannah! you walk the sea my friend,
Of the flesh of the Son of Man, We're going to sail to Victory.
And drink of his Blood,
And drink of his blood, 2. I am the vine; you shall abide in Me;
You shall not have life within you. I am the river; you shall be cleansed in Me;
I am the rock; you shall have life in Me.
4. For my flesh is food indeed,
And my blood is drink indeed, 3. I am your brother, living in flesh with thee;
He who eats of my flesh I am your Saviour dying on Calvary;
And drinks of my blood I am your God, rising in Victory.
Abides in me.
R. Ho Lung
5. As the living Father sent me,
And as I live because of the Father; 138
So he who eats me, 1. I am weak, but Thou art strong,
Shall live because of me, Jesus keep me from all wrong;
Shall live because of me. I'll be satisfied as long as I walk,
Let me walk close to Thee.
S. Toolan
Chorus:
136 Just a closer walk with Thee,
Chorus: Grant it Jesus is my plea,
I am the vine and you are the branches; Daily walking close to Thee,
Abide in me, as I in you, Let it be, dear Lord, let it be.
We shall be one in love.
2. Through this world of toil and snares,
1. I give my life like wine to drink, If I fall, dear Lord, who cares?
I give my life like bread to eat, Who with me my burden shares?
I give myself like food for you, None but Thee, dear Lord, none but Thee.
I give myself like food for you.
3. When my feeble life is o'er,
And time for me will be no more, 5. They cut me down and I leapt up high;
Guide me safely, gently o'er I am the life that'll never never die;
To thy Kingdom's shore, to Thy shore. I'll live in you if you'll live in me;
Traditional I am the Lord of Dance, said he.

139 S. Carter
1. I come to the Cross like a small boat
Sailing across the reef, 141
And the calm of my Christ is waiting 1. If we eat of the Lord
Behind the waves of grief. And we drink of the Lord,
Coming home, Jesus, coming home! Like the Lord we shall all be.
Not going to sail no more, Then we live with his life,
And we share in his love,
Coming home, Lord, into heaven.
And his truth shall make us free.
Sailing to the promised shore.
2. The Lord tells us his plans,
2. I come to the Cross like a sea-stone Listen to his commands,
Wet in the Saviour's hand; "To the Father come through me.
He will polish me for His glory, Share this banquet of love,
Safe in the promised land. Eat my flesh, drink my blood
Coming home, Jesus coming home! Do this in my memory."
Not going to drown no more; 3. "This command," says the Lord,
Coming home, Lord, into heaven. "I give specially to you,
Home and dry on the shore. Love each one as I love you.
By this sign all will know
3. I come to the cross like a river What I have to bestow.
Folding down to the sea; Through this love, man I renew."
And the tide of love washes red-red
Down from the cross to me. 4. "From this banquet of life
Coming home, Jesus coming home! Bring my love to the world,
Not running down no more; Be a sign for all to see
Coming home, Lord, into heaven, That I bring you my peace
Singing on the promised shore. Through the breaking of bread
That I come to make you free."
D. Scott
Repeat the first verse

S. Temple
140
1. I danced in the morning when the world was begun,
And I danced in the moon and the stars and the sun;
And I came down from heaven and I danced on the earth, 142
At Bethlehem I had my birth. 1. If you don't love your brother,
don't call upon my name;
Chorus: If you don't love your brother,
Dance then, wherever you may be, you're playing a game;
I am the Lord of the Dance, said he, My children you sought me in your loss,
And I'll lead you all wherever you may be, I listened and you hung me on a cross.
And I'll lead you all in the Dance, said he.

2. I danced for the scribe and the pharisee, 2. If you should shine like someone
But they would not dance and they wouldn't follow me. who is the people's choice,
I danced for the fishermen, for James and John, If you should manage marvels,
They came with me and the dance went on. what reason to rejoice,
My children who hunger for acclaim,
3. I danced on the Sabbath and I cured the lame; They hailed me yet they hung me just the same.
The holy people said it was a shame,
They whipped and they stripped and they hung me on high,
3. If you should have all knowledge
And they left me there on a cross to die.
and people deem you wise;
4. I danced on a Friday when the sky turned black; If you should see your schemes
It's hard to dance with the devil on your back; grow great before your eyes;
They buried my body and they thought l'd gone; My children be careful in your play,
But I am the dance, and I still go on. Lest the man in you forever walk away.
4. If you don't seek my kingdom, 144
you will not hear its call. Chorus:
If you don't love my ways, you may not love at all; I have carried you on eagle's wings,
My children, my love is open wide; I will care for you in all your years.
Love, and you'll find yourself inside.
1. My heart is full of peace
Words by M.. T. Winter You have been within my life
Your guiding hand has always covered me
MCMLXVIII by Medical Mission Sisters, Phil. Pa. I am full of confidence in you.
Reprinted by Permission Vanguard Music Corp., 2. My soul is like a child
250 W. 57th St, New York, N.Y. 10019. Cradled safe within your arms
You have carried me across my years
Leading me through sorrow and through joy.
143
1. I have carried you on eagle's wings (Ex. 19: 4) 3. Never need I be afraid
I have lifted you high above the heavens No matter how uncertain things may be
I have made you pierce through the sky far and beyond. Sometimes through me, sometimes in spite of me
You seem to find your purpose in my life.
Chorus:
I have touched your life and touched you; 4. I know failure in my life
I have filled you with my presence, The weakness so central to my heart
I am your God, When I have strayed or fallen in my life
Waiting now on your response. You gently set me on my feet again.
I have touched your life and touched you; F. Anderson
I have filled you with my presence,
I'm your God
Waiting now on your response. 145
1. I have made a covenant with my chosen
2. I have lifted you close to my cheeks, (Ho. 11:v.4) Given my servant my word!
I have played with you I have made your name to last forever
Sitting down on my knees. Built to outlast all time.
I have held your hand
And taught you how to Chorus:
walk. (Ho. 11:3) I will celebrate your love forever, Yahweh!
Age on age, my words proclaim your love,
3. I have chosen you before you were born, (Jr. 1:4) For I claim that love is built to last forever!
I have carved your name Founded firm, your faithfulness!
On the palm of my hand.
(Is. 49:2) 2. Yahweh, the assembly of those who love you
I have given you all that you can and ought to be. (Is. Applaud your marvelous word
48:17) Who in the skies can compare with Yahweh!
Who can rival him?
4. I have come to you
Revealed through my Son. 3. Happy the people who learn to acclaim you
He has made known my will They rejoice in your light.
Which was there before time began. You are our glory and you are our courage
He is the way and you are called Our hope belongs to you.
To follow him. (Eph.1)
4. I have revealed my chosen servant
5. You are my God, my Father, my Friend. And he can rely on me!
You have fashioned me and filled my whole being. Given him my love to last forever,
You want me to be your own beloved one. He shall rise in my name!
For all the things you gave me.
5. He will call to me, "My Father, my God"
For all that you will give me. For I make him my first-born Son.
For all that ever will be: I cannot take back my given promise
I say YES. I've called him to shine like the sun!

Repeat K. Barrie
For all the things you gave me for all ...

G. Rochard
 2. My God, my Keeper, Lord of Hosts
146 Will keep me safe and sure,
Chorus: Preserve my soul, my heart, my will
I love that man from Galilee, and make me want no more.
For he has done so very much for me, He’ll turn my dark to bright
He has taken all my sin, and make my shadows light.
Placed the Holy Spirit in, He’ll take the weight I’ve borne
I love that man, that man from Galilee. and shield me from the sun.
He’ll dwell with me from this time on,
1. In the manger long ago, Both now and forever more.
I know it's really so,
A man was born to save A Joseph
mankind from sin
John saw him on the shore, 149
The lamb for ever more, 1.I love thee, Lord, yet not because
Christ they crucified on Calvary. I hope for heaven thereby;
Nor yet since they who love thee not,
2. Well, the lame were made to walk, Must burn eternally.
And the dumb were made to talk
When He spoke with power in this world; Chorus:
The blind were made to see, E'en so I love thee, and will love,
I know it could only be And in thy praise will sing;
By the spirit of the Man of Galilee. Solely because thou art my God,
And my eternal King.

147 2. Thou, O my Jesus, thou didst me

1. I love the Lord for he has heard the cry of my appeal; Upon the Cross embrace;
For he turned his ear to me in the day when I called to For me didst bear the nails and spear,
him. And manifold disgrace.
They surrounded me, the snares of death,
with the anguish of the tomb; 3. And griefs and torments numberless,
They caught me, sorrow and distress.
And sweat of agony;
I called on the Lord's name.
E'en death itself, and all for one
O Lord my God, deliver me!
Who was thine enemy.
Chorus:
I will walk in the presence of the Lord 4. Then why, O blessed Jesus Christ,
in the land of the living. Should I not love thee well;
(Repeat)
Not for the sake of winning heaven,
2. How gracious is the Lord and just; our God has Or of escaping hell.
compassion.
The Lord protects the simple hearts; 5. Not with the hope of gaining aught,
I was helpless so he saved me. Not seeking a reward,
Turn back, my soul to your rest But as thyself hast loved me,
for the Lord has been good to you; O ever-loving Lord?
he has kept my soul from death,
my eyes from tears
and my feet from stumbling. 17th Century Tr. E. Caswall
P. Jordan
150
148 1. I love you my God, I trust you my God,
1. I will lift up my eyes unto the hills I love you I trust you all the way.
From where my help would come. That's easy to say, and yet when I pray
The Maker of all heaven and earth I wonder, I wonder where you've gone.
Will keep me fit and strong. I could say: "I see all," but just don't feel that way at all.
On solid rock I stand, I could say: "All is clear;” but then I know how I fear!
I’m guided by his hand.
He’s Lord of all the land: Chorus:
He is a watchful man. Because I am free, I ask you to be
The friend and the Leader of my life.
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One word that will help me on my way. Refrain:
The years come and go; I I have loved you with an everlasting love,
struggle to know I have called you and you are Mine;
The sense and direction of my life. I have loved you with an everlasting love,
I could say: "I don't know, I have loved you and you are Mine.
and I've just got no place to go."
I could say: "God is dead, 1. Seek the face of the Lord and long for Him:
Where shall I find my daily bread?" He will bring you His light and his peace.

3. I ask what is new in all that I do, 2. Seek the face of the Lord and long for Him:
And find that it's all been done before. He will bring you His joy and His hope.
I look for a place in the old human race
It seems they don't want me any more. 3. Seek the face of the Lord and long for Him:
My life is mine alone, but I can't face it on my own; He will bring you His care and His love.
I really want to be "me" but then I fear liberty!
Mi. Joncas
4. I look up above for the God they say is love,
But find that I love this earth much more.
I aim for the best, but reach something less,
I've tried and I can't do any more. 153
I want to go, go, go; but I'm so slow, slow, slow; Chorus:
You must bring help to me, I thank my God each time I think of you!
because I fail constantly. And when I pray for you, I pray with joy.

A. Church 1. Now there is one thing I am sure of,

He who began his work in you,
Will see that it is truly finished,
151 When the day of Jesus comes!
1. I'll sing a hymn to Mary,
The Mother of my God, 2. That I should feel like this towards you
The virgin of all virgins, Seems only natural to me.
Of David's royal blood, For you have shared with me my labours!
O teach me, holy Mary, The Gospel privilege with me!
A loving song to frame,
When some wish to ill-speak thee, 3. Since you have borne with me my burdens,
I'll love and bless thy name. I now bear you within my heart!
And God alone knows how I miss you!
2. O noble tower of David, I love you just as Christ loves me!
Of gold and ivory,
The ark of God's own promise, 4. I pray your knowledge will be deepened!
The gate of Heav'n to me. Your love be mutual and strong!
To live and not to love thee, Then you will reach the perfect goodness!
Would fill my soul with shame: Then to the Lord you will belong!
When some wish to ill-speak thee,
I'll love and bless thy name.
154
3. When troubles dark afflict me, I was glad when they came to tell me:
In sorrow and in care, “Let us go to God’s house.”
Thy light doth ever guide me, Doubly glad when they sent to tell me:
O beauteous Morning Star. “You will live in God’s house.”
So I'll be ever ready, I was glad when they
Thy goodly help to claim; came to tell me:
When some wish to ill-speak thee, “Let us go to God’s house.”
To love and bless thy name. Doubly glad when they sent to tell me:
“You will live in God’s House.”
J. Wyse And, today, you are
In God’s House!
And, today, we are
In God’s House!
And all of us are
In God’s House
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Chorus: [Words of St. Teresa of Avila] 1. I'm walking on my way to the Lord,
To my Lord, Lord, Lord, to my Lord's house.
Do not be anxious! I'm walking on my way to the Lord,
Don’t be ever afraid! to my Lord, who's waiting there for me.
God is sufficient!
God is enough for your life! Chorus:
Do not be anxious! So let's all join hands and praise our Lord!
Don’t be ever afraid! Yes, love our Lord, Lord, Lord, go to our Lord's house.
God is sufficient! God is enough for your life! So let's all join hands and praise our Lord,
go to our Lord who's waiting patiently.
They are happy who live in God’s House
Ever singing his praise. 2. I'm singing on my way to the Lord.....
They are happy who honour God’s house,
Live and walk in his ways. 3. I'm clapping on my way to my Lord.....
They are happy who live in God’s house,
Ever singing his praise. J. John
They are happy who honour God’s House,
Live and walk in his ways.
We’re people of God 157
In God’s House! 1. Immaculate Mary, our hearts are on fire,
We’re children of God. That title so wondrous
In God’s House! Fills all our desire!
We’re family all
In God’s house! Chorus:
Ave, Ave, Ave, Maria
There is one thing I ask you, Father: Ave, Ave, Ave, Maria
Let me live in your House.
To experience your love and goodness 2. We pray for God's glory,
All my days in your House. May his kingdom come;
There is one thing I ask you, Father: We pray for his Vicar,
Let me live in your House. Our Father in Rome.
To experience your love and goodness
All my days in your House! 3. We pray for our Mother,
What more do I need? The Church upon earth;
Nothing more! And bless, sweetest Lady,
Who else do I need? The land of our birth.
No one else! My heart and my soul 4. We pray for all sinners
Love you so! And souls that now stray;
From Jesus and Mary
P. Jordan In heresy's way.

155 5. For poor, sick, afflicted,

1. I'm alive in Christ, He's alive in me, Thy mercy we crave;
And that pretty well sums up my whole philosophy; And comfort the dying,
I was picked by Him to be His special friend. Thou light of the grave.
And the love He has for me will never end.
And He lives in you, and He lives in me, 6. In grief and temptation,
And the three of us together, that's community. In joy or in pain;
What a very happy state of mind we're in We'll seek thee, our Mother,
For we're alive in Him. Nor seek thee in vain.

2. I am one with you, you are one with me, Anon

But we still retain our individuality, Alternative verses
And we wouldn't have it any other way,
But there still is something else we'd like to say. 1. Immaculate Mary,
What a happy place this whole world would be your praises we sing:
If we all resolved to live in peace and harmony. You reign now in splendor with Jesus our King.
What a very happy state we'd all be in-
for we're alive in Him; 2. Predestined for Christ
by eternal decree,
L. Fortunate God willed you both virgin and mother to be.
3. To you by an angel, 159
the Lord God made known 1. In the beginning God created the world.
The grace of the Spirit, And looked upon it in its nothingness.
the gift of the Son. He found there darkness and so he said:
"Let there be light!"
4. Most blest of all women, you heard and believed, As light shone and morning came
Most blest in the fruit of your womb then conceived. Dawn brought on the night.
The stars shone in the night.
5. The angels rejoiced when you brought forth God’s Son; Chorus:
Your joy is the joy of And evening came and morning came,
all ages to come. And so the days went by;
And indeed, God saw it was very good.
6. Your child is the Savior,
all hope lies in him: 2. He made the waters divide the earth,
He gives us new life and redeems us from sin. And saw that it was good.
He gave us trees that bore good fruit
7. In glory for ever To sustain life.
now close to your Son. The birds chirped a joyful song:
Melody so sweet.
All ages will praise you The beasts were all set free.
for all God has done.
3. He then created the living man
Text: St. I. Jeremiah Cummings, In his image and likeness.
B. Foley To be masters of everything
That roam the earth,
The fish in the sea,
158 the birds of heaven.
1. In bread we bring you, Lord, The reptiles that crawl.
Our bodies' labour. The Tree of Life within.
In wine we offer you
L. Gill
Our spirits' grief.
We do not ask you, Lord,
160
Who is my neighbour
Chorus:
But stand united now,
Into your hands we commend our spirit, O Lord.
One in belief. Into your hands we commend our hearts.
Oh, we have gladly heard For we must die to ourselves in loving you,
Your Word`, Your holy Word, Into your hands we commend our love.
And now in answer, Lord,
Our gifts we bring. 1. Our fathers trusted
Our selfish hearts make true, And you delivered them.
Our failing faith renew, To you they cried,
Our lives belong to you, And they escaped.
In you they trusted
Our Lord and King.
When darkness came their way,
And in your goodness you made them free.
2. The bread we offer you
Is blessed and broken, 2. You've been my guide
And it becomes for us Since I was very young;
Our spirits' food. You showed the way
Over the cup we bring When I needed someone's hand.
Your Word is spoken; And now I'm lonely,
Make it your gift to us, Nobody's by my side;
Your healing blood. Stay near me, Lord, and be my friend.
Take all that daily toil
Plants in our hearts’ poor soil, 3. I will proclaim
Take all we start and spoil, Your name to all my friends,
Each hopeful dream, God of our fathers
The chances we have missed, And our God too.
The graces we resist, Your praise shall sound
Lord in Thy Eucharist, From every voice, O Lord,
Take and redeem. Soon every heart will worship you.

K. Nichols R. Repp
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161 1. It’s Christmas time again.
1. It came upon the midnight clear We hear that joyous strain
That glorious song of old, Bells are chiming, people singing:
From angels bending near the earth Glory to his name!
To touch their harps of gold: O what a glorious day
Peace on the earth, goodwill to men, It was in Bethlehem:
From heaven's all-gracious King! A King is born on this morn,
The world in solemn stillness lay His name is Emmanuel
To hear the angels sing.
Chorus: Emmanuel! Emmanuel
2. Yet with the woes of sin and strife, Bon dieu epi nous
The world has suffered long; Emmanuel! Emmanuel! Emmanuel
Beneath the angel-strain have rolled God is with us Emmanuel!
Two thousand years of wrong;
And man at war with man hears not 2. Three Wise Men from the East
The love-song which they bring; they followed a star,
O hush the noise, ye men of strife, Till it brought them to the place
And hear the angels sing! where Jesus Christ was born
What joy filled their hearts
3. For lo, the days are hastening on. when they beheld their King!
By prophets seen of old, With gifts of frankincense and myrrh,
When with the ever-circling years they came to worship him.
Shall come the time foretold.
When the new heaven and earth shall own Chorus.
The Prince of peace their King, What joy filled their hearts when
And all the world send back the song they beheld their King!
Which now the angels sing. With gifts of frankincense and myrrh,
they came to worship him.
E. H. Sears
Chorus.
162 Repeat Stanza 1 and Chorus
1. It only takes a spark to get a fire going,
And soon all those around L. Gill
Will light up in its glowing
That's how it is with God's love 164
Once you've experienced it 1. I, the Lord of sea and sky
You spread His love to everyone I have heard my people cry
You want to pass it on. All who dwell in dark and sin
My hand will save.
2. What a wondrous time we're in
I, who made the stars of night
When all the trees are budding
I will make their darkness bright
The birds begin to sing
Who will bear my light to them
The flowers start their blooming
Whom shall I send?
That's how it is with God's love
Once you've experienced it
Refrain:
You want to laugh, you want to sing
Here I am, Lord, is it I Lord?
You want to pass it on.
I have heard you calling in the night.
I will go, Lord, if you lead me
3. I wish for you my friend
I will hold your people in my heart.
This happiness that I've found
You can depend on Him
It matters not where you're bound
2. I, the Lord of sun and rain
I'll shout it from the mountain top
I have borne my people's pain
I want the world to know
I have wept for love of them
The Lord of love has come to me
They turn away.
I want to pass it on.
I will break their hearts of stone,
Give them hearts of love alone
I will speak my word to them,
Whom shall I send?
3. I, the Lord of wind and flame Be exalted, O God, above the heavens.
I will tend the poor and lame Let Thy glory be over all the earth.
I will set a feast for them,
My hand will save. (Repeat entire hymn. The last line of the repetition
Finest bread I will provide changes to the following)
Till their hearts be satisfied
I will give my life to them Let Thy glory; let Thy glory;
Whom shall I send? Let Thy glory; be over all the earth!
D. Schutte
B. Chambers
165
1. I was so weary, filled with despair, 167 (Psalm 92)
When I heard a voice whisper near;
I am the Strength you need, 1. It is good to give thanks to You,
I am your Hope indeed, To give praise to your name, O God!
I am Love Eternal, my friend, To proclaim all your wondrous deeds!
Just unbend. Lord, in the morning and the night, we must praise you!
Chorus:
Come to me always, Chorus:
Eat of me always, Thank you, Father, you are our Creator!
And you will never want. Thank you, Jesus, you are our Redeemer!
Rest in Me always, Thank you, Spirit, you are Sanctifier!
Drink of me always, Oh Triune God, we give you thanks for your glory!
And you will never thirst.
2. Though the wicked spring up like grass,
2. I was in darkness, injured and lost And all those who do evil thrive;
When I sensed the comforting Word; They are doomed to forever die,
I am the Lord of Light. Lord, but you are eternally in the heavens!
I am called Jesus Christ,
I am your joy, my friend, 3. Like the wild ox, you give me strength;
Just unbend. You anoint me with purest oil.
They will flourish, who love your will,
3. I was neglected, spurned by the world, Sturdy like palms, or like
When these words lifted up my soul; the Lebanon cedars!
I am your true Solace,
I am your only Grace, 4. Even when they grow old, still green,
I am your Saviour, bearing fruit and still full of sap.
dear friend, To proclaim that, you, Lord, are just.
Just unbend. In you, my Rock,
there is no wrong or injustice.
4. I was so frightened, burdened by sin,
When my Lord murmured this from within; Words: P. Jordan ..Adapted from Psalm 92.
I am the One who bleeds,
I am the One who heals, 168 (Isaiah 49)
I am Compassion,
dear friend, 1. I will never forget you my people,
Just unbend. I have carved you on the palm of my hand.
I will never forget you,
F. C. Allard I will not leave you orphaned,
I will never forget my own.
166
1. I will give thanks to Thee 2. Does a mother forget her baby
O Lord, among the people. Or a woman the child within her womb?
I will sing praises to Thee Yet, even if these forget,
Among the nations. yes even if these forget,
For Thy steadfast love is great, I will never forget my own.
Is great to the heavens;
And Thy faithfulness, (Repeat First Verse)
Thy faithfulness to the clouds.
Copyright by Rev. Carey Landry and
North American Liturgy Resources,
2. Be exalted, O God, above the heavens. Phoenix, Arizona, 85029, U.S.A.
Let Thy glory be over all the earth, all rights reserved. Used with permission.
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Chorus: 2. Christ is the Light of Jerusalem,
I will wait for you, and The city of the living God,
welcome you when you call. He is its light by day and night,
I will follow you through roads that wind, Where all the Saints give glory to God.
As heaven marries earth in you.

1. And I will hold your hand when it rains, 3. Christ is the Light to all the peoples,
And wipe away the tears from your eyes, Revealing the Living God to them.
A gentle word, a quiet hand I'll lend, He is the glory of Israel, his people,
A love that gives and then lets go to free. Among whom, He the Light first shone.

2. And all the world will sing our song of love, Garfield Rochard
And move in harmony with us on our way,
Hand in hand together, we will walk 172
To live each day as if there were no time. 1. Jesus, my Lord, my God, my all!
How can I love you as I ought?
3. And to our table all mankind will come, And how revere this wondrous gift
To feast and find the truth to light their lives. So far surpassing hope or thought?
But never far away, I'll watch with pride.
As they lay down their work to hear your word. Chorus:
Our Lord and God whom we adore,
R. Ho Lung O make us love you more and more.

170 2. Had I but Mary's sinless heart

1. Jesus come to us, Jesus come to us, To love you with, my dearest King,
Jesus dwell in us and fill our hearts with love. O with what bursts of fervent praise,
Jesus Son of God, Jesus Son of man, Your goodness, Jesus, would I sing.
Jesus King of Kings has come to live in us.
3. Ah, see within a creature's hand
Chorus: The vast Creator deigns to be
Let us thank the Lord, Reposing infant-like, as though
Let us praise the Lord, On Joseph's arm, or Mary's knee.
All who love the Lord
Thank him for his mercy. 4. Your body, soul, and Godhead, all;
O mystery of love divine!
2. He has chosen us, He invited us, I cannot compass all I have,
He commanded us to eat this Holy bread; For all you have and are, are mine.
We will go to him,
We will show to him F. W. Faber
Our great need for him, and for his precious love.
173 (SARANAM)
3. Bless your people Lord, Chorus:
Save your people Lord, Jesus, Saviour, Lord, lo, to you I fly,
Saranam, Saranam, Saranam.
Guide your people Lord and keep us in your grace. [You, my refuge, my strength, you my Lord.]
Give us charity, give us unity, You my rock, my refuge that’s higher than I.
In community with all who live in Christ. Saranam, Saranam, Saranam.

J.A. Greif 1. In the midst of foes I cry to you

171 From the ends of earth wherever I may be;
Chorus: My strength in helplessness,
Jesus Christ is the Light, O answer me:
Jesus Christ is the Light, Saranam, Saranam, Saranam.
Jesus Christ is the Light of the world.
He enlightens our minds 2. In your tent give me a dwelling place,
And illumines our hearts And beneath your wings may I find shelt’ring grace;
O lift on me the sunshine of your face:
And we’ll walk in the presence of his grace.
Saranam, Saranam, Saranam.
1. Christ is the Light, the Light of the world, 3. O that I my vow to you may pay,
In him there is no darkness, And that by your faithfulness to me each day,
He has made us the children of the Light, May live, and on your love my burdens lay:
that our good works will shine before all Saranam, Saranam, Saranam.
 And faith made whole from within.
4. Yesterday, today, for e’er the same,
Lo, the heritage of all who hear his name. L. Gill
To ransom them from sin the Saviour came:
Saranam, Saranam, Saranam.
176
D.T. Niles 1. Joseph was an honest man
Arrangement: Shanti Pasanayagam He was an honest man;
Copyright Christian Conference of Asia He pleased the Lord in all his ways,
c/o Payap University Muang, Because he was an honest man.
Chiang Mai 50000, Thailand.
And God said: "I am choosing you,
Because you are an honest man,
To care for the one who'll bear my son,
174
1. Jesus, you are coming, because you are an honest man."
Holy as you are;
You, the God who made me, 2. Joseph was a faithful man.
To my sinful heart, He was a faithful man;
Jesus, I believe it, He kept the trust the Lord had given,
On your only word; Because he was a faithful man.
Kneeling, I adore you, He cared for Mary and her son
As my King and Lord. because he was a faithful man.
Through days of pain and days of fun,
2. Dearest Lord, I love you Because he was a faithful man.
With my whole heart;
Not for what you give me,
But for what you are. 3. Joseph was a working man
Come, oh come dear Saviour, He was a working man;
Come to me and stay, He laboured as a carpenter
For I want you, Jesus, Because he was a working man.
More than I can say. And daily at his work he'd be
Because he was a working man,
3. Take my body, Jesus, No idler or a shirker he,
Eyes and ears and tongue; Because he was a working man.
Never let them, Jesus,
Help to do you wrong;
4. Joseph was a praying man,
Take my heart and fill it
Full of love for you; He was a praying man;
All I have I give you, He walked with God each single day,
Give yourself to me. Because he was a praying man,
In joy or pain he'd turn to him
'S.N.D.' Because he was a praying man.
If fear did rage, or hope grew dim,
175 Because he was a praying man.
1. Jesus we will meet you and we’ll be together
As we gather round your table 5. Joseph was an honest man
To share in your banquet on this holy day He was an honest man;
A day of peace and salvation His blameless life won its
reward,
CHORUS: Because he was an honest man.
Come on my friends and share in this holy feast The Lord was pleased and called him home,
A feast of bread and wine of joy and love Because he was an honest man,
Food for your soul, will heal you make you whole With him to rest, no more to roam,
And then you’ll be a light to the world. Because he was an honest man.
2. Today the Lord gives us, to be one with him
To share in worship and in grace 6. Joseph is a helping man
Let’s all come together, in this holy feast He is a helping man;
As one big family of God. He rescues those who turn to him,
Because he is a helping man.
3. This gift of our Saviour, we are called to share So go to Joseph in your need,
With the sick, aged and disabled Because he is a helping man.
Let this be our witness, of true Christian love You'll see him work with power and speed,
Revealed both in word and in deed. Because he is a helping man.

4. We believe in the promise, of life eternal L. M. Pereira

Proclaimed, through the redemptive sacrifice
His body and blood, that Eucharist for life
177 Old Simeon's heart beats high,
1. Joseph, wise ruler of God's earthly household, And Anna feeds her soul
Nearest of all men to the heart of Jesus, With food of prophecy;
Be still a father, lovingly providing, But see! the shadows pass,
For us, his brethren. The world's true Light draws nigh.
2.. Saint strong and manly, 4. O infant God! O Christ!
Chosen by the father O Light most beautiful!
As trusted guardian of the Son eternal, Thou comest Joy of Joys!
Guide us as once you guided Wisdom's footsteps
All darkness to annul;
With sure direction.
And brightest lights of earth
3. Husband of Mary, loving and beloved, Beside Thy Light are dull.
Teach us the joy of love so pure and holy,
Warming our hearts with love for God's own mother F.W. Faber
By your example.

4. Saint of the dying, blest with Mary's presence, 180

In death you rested in the arms of Jesus; 1. Joy to the world, the Lord is come.
So, at our ending, Jesus, Mary and Joseph, Let earth receive her King.
Come to assist us. Let every heart prepare him room
And heav'n and nature sing
J. Quinn
And heav'n and nature sing
And heav'n and heav'n and nature sing.
178
Joy fill your heart, O Queen most high, Alleluia! 2. Joy to the world, the Saviour reigns
Your Son, who in the tomb did lie, Alleluia! Let men their songs employ
Has ris'n as he did prophesy, Alleluia! While fields and flocks
Pray for us, Mother Rocks, hills and plains
When we die, alleluia! Repeat the sounding joy
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Repeat the sounding joy
Repeat, repeat the sounding joy.
V. Rejoice O Virgin Mary,
3. He rules the world with truth and grace
Alleluia!
And makes the nations prove
The glories of his righteousness
R. For Christ, your Son has risen,
And wonders of his love
Alleluia!
And wonders of his love
And wonders, wonders of his love.
Let us pray -
You made the whole world rejoice
I. Watts
O God, by your Son's Resurrection.
Grant us by the prayers of his
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Mother the everlasting joy of Heaven.
Ant:
Through the same
Keep in mind that Jesus Christ
Christ Our Lord, Amen.
has died for us and is risen from the dead.
J. Quinn
He is our saving Lord,
He is joy for all ages.
179
1. Joy, Joy, the Mother comes
1. If we die with the Lord,
And in her arms she brings
we shall live with the Lord.
The Light of all the world,
The Christ, the King of Kings,
2. If we endure with the Lord,
And in her heart the while
we shall reign with the Lord.
All silently she sings.
3. In him all our sorrow,
2. Saint Joseph follows near in him all our joy.
In rapture lost and love,
While angels round about, 4. In him hope of glory,
In glowing circles move; in him all our love.
And o'er the Mother broods
The everlasting Dove. 5. In him our redemption,
in him all our grace.
3. There in the temple court
6. In him our salvation,
in him all our peace. 4. Let all that is within me cry "Jesus"!
Let all that is within me cry "Jesus"!
Words and music: L. Deiss Jesus, Jesus, Jesus is the Lamb that was slain.
World Library Publications, Inc 1965
Traditional

182
Chorus: 185
Lay your hands gently upon us 1. Let all things now living,
Let their touch render your peace. a song of thanksgiving,
Let them bring your forgiveness and healing To God our Creator triumphantly raise;
Lay your hands, gently lay your hands.
Who fashioned and made us,
1. You were sent to free the broken hearted protected and stayed us
You were sent to give sight to the blind Who guideth us on to the end of our days.
You desire to heal all our illness His banners are o'er us, his light goes before us,
Lay your hands, gently lay your hands. A pillar of fire shining forth in the night;
Till shadows have vanished
2. Lord we come to you through one another and darkness is banished,
Lord we come to you in all our need, As forward we travel from light into Light.
Lord we come to you seeking wholeness
Lay your hands, gently lay your hands. 2. His law he enforces, the stars in their courses
The sun in his orbit, obediently shine.
C. Landry The hills and the mountains,
1977 by North American Liturgy Resources, the rivers and fountains,
10802 N. 23rd Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85029, USA. The depths of the ocean proclaim him divine.
All rights reserved. Used with permission. We, too, should be voicing our love and rejoicing
With glad adoration a song let us raise;
183 Till all things now living unite in thanksgiving
1. Lead me, guide me along life's way. To God in the highest hosanna and praise
If I should stumble, Lord, Text: Anon
Send a helping hand. Melody - The Ash Grove
Love me, lead me through the trials of life
And with my brothers, Lord, 186
Teach us to understand 1. Let me be a little kinder,
That you have all things Let me be a little blinder
In your mighty hands. To the faults of those around me,
Let me praise a little more;
Let me be, when I am weary,
Just a little bit more cheery,
2. Take me and fold me in your loving arms
Let me think more of my
On the day when I come home.
Take me and fold me in your loving arms neighbour
Then I shall be yours forever. And a little less of me.

Repeat: 2. Let me be a little braver,

Take me and fold me ... yours forever. When temptation bids me waver,
Let me strive a little harder
P. Skinner To be all that I should be;
Let me be a little meeker
With another who is weaker,
184 Let me think more of my neighbour
1. Let all that is within me cry "Holy"!
And a little less of me.
Let all that is within me cry "Holy"!
Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lamb that was slain.
3.. Let me be, when I am weary,
2. Let all that is within me say "Thank you"! Just a little bit more cheery,
Let all that is within me say "Thank you"! Let me serve a little better
Thank you, thank you, thank you Those that I am striving for;
to the Lamb that was slain. Let me be a little meeker
With another who is weaker,
3. Let all that is within me give glory, Let me think more of my neighbour
Let all that is within me give glory; And a little less of me.
Glory, glory, glory to the Lamb that was slain.
187
1. Let there be peace on earth Chorus:
And let it begin with me; Alleluia! it's a sign of love
Let there be peace on earth, Alleluia! it's a sign of peace
The peace that was meant to be; Alleluia! it's the mystery of faith
With God as our Father, Alleluia! Amen!
brothers all are we;
Let me walk with my brother 2. Take the Body and the Blood of Christ
in perfect harmony. In divine revelation of his love,
Be transformed, O my people from your sins
2. Let peace begin with me, And eat and drink and live.
Let this be the moment now;
With every step I take, 3. He is lifted to the throne on high
let this be my solemn vow; And will come again to rule all the world.
To take each moment The saints who sleep in Christ shall rise
and live each moment Rejoice O Zion, and be glad.
In peace eternally.
Let there be peace on earth and 4. Jesus Christ is the Lamb of God
Let it begin with me. Who takes away the sin of the world
"He who comes to me,
S. Miller and J. Jackson I shall not turn away."

188 5. Come, you faithful, to the

1. Let us break bread together on our knees; paradise of God
Let us break bread together on our knees; To the marriage feast of the Lamb.
When I fall on my knees, with my face to the rising sun, Eat manna from the tree of life
O Lord, have mercy on me! You are washed in the Blood of Christ.

2. Let us drink wine together..... N. Farrell

3. Let us praise God together.....

I Mitchell

Alternative verses 190

1. Let us even now go to Bethlehem,
Let us break bread together on our knees; Go to Bethlehem of Judea.
Let us break bread together on our knees; Jesus Christ, our Lord, he is the King of kings;
Let us now call to mind now in Bethlehem is born!
All the times we've been unkind; Now in Bethlehem is born!
Oh Lord, have mercy on us.
2. Let us even now offer love and praise
2. Let us praise God together on our knees; to the Lord, our God, to the Lord, our God.
Let us praise God together on our knees; Who from heaven’s throne has sent a gift of love,
By your Word we try to live, Jesus Christ, God’s only Son,
All our failings please forgive, Jesus Christ, God’s only Son.
Oh Lord, have mercy on us.
3. Let us even now sing with heart and soul;
3. Let us love one another on our knees;
“Christ was born to save! Christ was born to save!”
Let us love one another on our knees;
Let us sing our praise that all the world may know,
Just for you and me he died,
all the world may know God’s love,
For our sins was crucified,
all the world may know God’s love.
O Lord, have mercy on us.
A. Sotto
V. Adams

189
191
1. Let us enter into covenant with Christ
1. Let us enter into God’s house
Celebrating the Eucharist of love.
With a joy that our Lord understands
Take a little bread and wine
Bringing love that touches everyone
Lift up the chalice of the King.
 That our song becomes a praise to God. 4. Hearts in expectation boldly dare to pray:
“Jesus, our salvation, come without delay!”
Chorus:
Let’s rejoice on this holy day B. Senchur
A day of praise, a day of joy
Open our hearts unto the saving Lord
That he may fill us all with his grace 194
Sing his praise, sing it loud 1. Longing for light, we wait in darkness.
Sing his love to everyone. Longing for truth, we turn to You.
Make us your own, your holy people,
2. We his children he has called light for the world to see.
To be his witnesses on earth to all
Let’s respond to his joyful call Refrain:
And sing his praise that Christ, be our light!
all may come. Shine in our hearts.
Shine through the darkness.
L. Gill Christ, be our light! Shine in your church gathered today.

2. Longing for peace, our world is troubled.

Longing for hope, many despair.
192 Your word alone has pow’r to save us.
1. Like the dawning of the morning Make us your living voice.
on the mountain's golden heights
Like the breaking of the moonbeams 3. Longing for food, many are hungry.
on the gloom of cloudy nights, Longing for water, many still thirst.
As welcome as the raindrops Make us your bread, broken for others,
on the parched and thirsty earth shared until all are fed.
Is the joy that springs within us
when our Saviour comes to birth. 4. Longing for shelter, many are homeless.
Longing for warmth, many are cold.
Make us your building, sheltering others,
2. You gave him to us, Oh Mary, walls made of living stone.
For your faith and love were great;
Yet we still await his coming 5. Many the gifts, many the people;
in our world of grief and hate. Many the hearts that yearn to belong.
For his ever-brooding Spirit Let us be servants to one another,
still comes with love to earth, making your kingdom come.
And where hearts will receive him,
your dear Son comes to birth. N. Farrell

3. We are weak and frail, O Mary

To your Son you point the Way 195
We need help for we are weary 1. Look around you, can you see?
Help us find him again today. Times are troubled, people grieve.
As you followed your Son, Jesus, See the violence, feel the hardness
Teach us how to love and trust; All my people weep with me.
Your prayers, with ours, Draw the Spirit;
Bring Christ's birth to dwell in us. Refrain:
Kyrie Eleison
Verse 1: Traditional Christe Eleison
Ver. 2: Adapt. by A. Church
Ver. 3: Adapt. by M. DeRushe Kyrie Eleison

193 2. Walk among them, I'll go with you

1. Lo, the dawn is breaking o’er the darkened earth! Reach out to them, with my hands
Life from sleep awaking, longs for Jesus birth. Suffer with me, and together
We will serve them, help them stand.
2. Yes, the time appointed is already near.
When Yahweh’s Anointed will as flesh appear. 3. Forgive us Father, hear our prayer
We would walk with you, anywhere
3. Earth will be his dwelling, wars and strife shall cease. Through your suffering with forgiveness
He, all tumult quelling, will establish peace. Take your life into the world.
J.P. Clark
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196 Refrain
1. Lord, accept the gifts we offer Lord, I’m sorry;
At this eucharistic feast; Lord, I’m sorry.
Bread and wine to be transformed now Lord, forgive me.
Through the action of thy priest Lord, I’m sorry;
Take us too, Lord, and transform us. Lord, I’m sorry.
Be thy grace in us increased. Lord, forgive me.

1. I have gazed on life,

2. May our souls be pure and spotless, the beautiful things you made,
As this host of wheat so fine; yet I denied your presence.
May all stain of sin be crushed out, And to give you praise
Like the grape that forms the wine; I am unwilling but believe me,
As we, too, become partakers Lord, Im sorry.
In this sacrifice divine.
2. When my fellow man
3. Take our gifts, Almighty Father, was hungry and down;
Living God, eternal, true; when he had nothing to eat,
Which we give through Christ our Saviour, I couldn’t care less
Pleading here for us anew, as long as I was alright but believe me,
Grant salvation to all present Lord, I’m sorry.
And our faith and love renew. Lord, I’m sorry; Lord, I’m sorry.
Lord, forgive me. Let us pray. Let us pray.
P. Sr. M. Teresine Father of Mercy and Father of Love,
197 Look on us with kindness from up above. Amen!
Chorus: M. Marfan
Lord I am blind,
the road I cannot find,
Help me to know the way. 199
1. Lord, open my eyes,
1. To my singing give an ear, That I might see
Help me know the way, Glimpses of truth
Kingly God so very near, You have for me.
Help me know the way.
I will sing from June to May, 2. Lord, open my mind,
You must listen every day, That I might find,
When I sing, my troubles fly away, Ways I can blend
Help me know the way. Your life with mine.

2. I have tried to lead my life, BRIDGE

Help me know the way. There is music hidden
Free from endless worldly strife, In the rustle of leaves.
Help me know the way, And poems unsaid
Listening to what you say, In the whisper of the breeze.
Looking for you every day, There is eternal praise
At your side now let me stay In the singing of birds.
Help me know the way. And the smile of a child
Is a song without end.
3. Many don't believe in you,
Help them know the way. 3. All these things I can find,
Others may deceive in you, Only if my mind
Help them know the way. Is open to the truth,
Let them stop a life of crime, That all around me lies.
Teaching them to use their time, O Lord, open my eyes.
Lead them to the heights sublime,
Help them know the way. (Repeat third verse)
P. Quinlan
R. M. D'Ornellas.
200 Canticle of Simeon: Give freedom to each race.
Antiphon: 3. Let your justice reign supreme,
Lord, save us while we are awake, And righteousness be done.
Protect us while we sleep; Let goodness rule the hearts of all,
And Christ, with whom And evil be overcome.
We keep our watch,
Will guard our souls in peace.
S. Temple
1. At last, all-powerful master
You give leave to your servant to go 203 LORD, YOU RESCUED US
In peace, according to your promise. (Sing to the tune of “God of mercy and compassion”)
2. For my eyes have seen your salvation 1. Lord, you rescued us from bondage
Which you have prepared for all nations; When you died on Calvary.
The Light to enlighten the Gentiles When for us those pains you suffered
And give glory to Israel, your people. In your bitter agony.

3. Give praise to the Father Almighty, Refrain:

To his Son, Jesus Christ, the Lord; Jesus, Lord, we have ignored you
To the Spirit who dwells in our hearts In our selfishness and sin,
Both now and forever. Amen. Give us now your healing pardon.
Take us back to yourself again.

2. Magdalen once knew your gentleness

201 I FOUND THE TREASURE When you told her:”Go in peace!”
Touch our hearts with that same power
That their restlessness may cease.
1. Lord, to whom can I go?
You alone speak the words of life. 3. On the cross you saved a robber
You alone on the earth or in heaven above As he hung there by your side,
are my Saviour and my Lord. And you proved your love abundant
When your heart was opened wide.
Refrain:
I found the treasure in a field, 4. By our sin we have refused, Lord,
that neither time nor death can steal. To share in your victory.
Cleanse our hearts of every evil,
I will sell what I have, give all that I am,
Help us rise with you to be free.
to hold this treasure as my own.
M. Peter Ngui
2. Jesus, Lord of my life,
I can ask for nothing more than to see
and believe that my life lies in You, 204
In the kingdom of my Lord. Refrain:
Lose yourself in me, and you will find yourself.
D. Schutte, Lose yourself in me, and you will find new life,
Lose yourself in me, and you will find yourself.
And you will live, yes, you will live in my love.
202
1. Lord we pray for golden peace, 1. Unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground,
Peace all over the land. It still remains but a grain of wheat,
May all dwell in liberty, But if it falls and dies, then it bears much fruit.
Walking hand in hand. So it is with those who lose themselves in me.

Chorus: Refrain:
Banish fear and ignorance, Lose yourself ...
hunger, thirst and pain;
Banish hate and poverty, 1975 by Rev. Carey Landry and
North American Liturgy Resources,
Let no one live in vain, Phoenix, Arizona, 85029, USA.
Let no one live in vain. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

2. Keep us all forever one,

One in love and grace.
Wipe away all war and strife,
205 207
1. Love is his word, love is his way. 1. Majesty!
Feasting with men, fasting alone, Worship his majesty!
Living and dying, rising again. Unto Jesus be glory, honour and praise
Love, only love, is his way. Majesty, King of authority,
Forth from his throne, unto his own
Chorus: His anthems raised.
Richer than gold is the love of my Lord:
Better than splendour and wealth. 2. So, exalt, lift up on high
The name of Jesus
2. Love is his way, love is his mark, Magnify, come glorify
Sharing his last Passover Feast, Christ Jesus our King
Christ at his table, host to the twelve, Majesty! Worship his majesty!
Love only love, is his mark. Jesus who died, now glorified
King of all kings!
3. Love is his mark, love is his sign,
Bread for our strength, wine for our joy, J. Hayford
"This is my body, this is my blood,"
Love, only love, is his sign. 208
1. Make me a channel of your peace,
4. Love is his sign, love is his news, Where there is hatred let me bring your love,
"Do this," he said , "lest you forget Where there is injury, your pardon Lord
all my deep sorrow, all my dear blood." And where there's doubt true faith in you.
Love, only love, is his news.
2. Make me a channel of your peace,
5. Love is his news, love is his name, Where there's despair in life let me bring hope,
We are his own, chosen and called, Where there is darkness only light,
family, brethren, cousins and kin. And where there's sadness ever joy.
Love, only love, is his name.
BRIDGE
6. Love is his name, love is his law O Master, grant that I may never seek
Hear his command, all who are his So much to be consoled as to console,
"Love one another, I have loved you." To be understood, as to understand,
Love, only love, is his law. To be loved as to love with all my soul.

7. Love is his law, love is his word: 3. Make me a channel of your peace,
Love of the Lord, Father and Word, It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,
Love of the Spirit, God ever one, In giving to all that we receive,
Love, only love, is his Word. And in dying that we're born to eternal life.

L. Connaughton S. Temple

206 209 Pilgrim Song

Chorus:
Love one another, love one another, 1. Man is lonely by birth,
As I have loved you, Man is only a pilgrim on earth,
And care for each other, Born to be King,
care for each other, time is but a temporary thing.
As I have cared for you. Only on loan while on earth.
And bear one another's burdens,
and share each other's joys, 2. Like the wind in the tree,
And love one another, love one another, Man has been rather reckless and free.
And bring each other hope. Thrown far and wide,
He longs to settle down beside
1. Take and eat this bread, my life for you, The stream flowing through eternity.
Take and drink this wine, my life in you.
3. Like the grass on the lawn,
2. Sing together here, as I have sung with you. He will pass by the way and be gone.
Rejoice each other here, as I've rejoiced with you. A lesson to learn,
We walk but once, there's no return.
Germaine Time is always moving on.
4. Man is longing for One, Chorus:
For a song and a place in the Sun, Queen of all Apostles,
A home up above Help us to restore
Where every day is lived in love, Christ's own reign
A rest when the journey is done. of peace and love
Now and evermore.
Words by M. T. Winter
2. May thy pure conception,
Whereby Satan fell,
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3. Unto God, dear Mary,
Through your loving Son,
210 BORNING DAY All our prayers and work
present,
1. Mary and the Baby hungry! Till our task is done.
Yes, we know what hungry be!
So we bring peas and rice
And a little ginger tea. G. Ault
Only pigeon peas and rice
And a little ginger tea; 212
Mary thank us with her eyes, 1. May the peace of the Lord be with you,
She poor the same as we With your friends and your family too.
She poor the same as we Let it be, let it grow;
And everywhere you go
2. Mary and the Baby weary, May the peace of the Lord follow you.
Oh, we know what weary be,
So we make a bed and 2. I leave you peace now,
pillow for their head It’s my peace I give to you;
With down from the mahoe tree.
Not as the world gives
Only down from the mahoe tree
To rest them soft and good. Do I give to you.
We feel bad, peas is all we had,
We do the best we could. 3. Don’t be afraid;
We do the best we could. Let your hearts be untroubled.
Have faith in God
3. Mary and the baby lonely. And have faith in me
Lonely is not good to be,
So we stay awhile and chat awhile
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To keep them company.
Stay awhile, make the baby smile, 1. Me Lord, me God, I swoon in the darkness;
Pass the time o’ day. You left your pickney lonely child alone.
When we see how pleased they be, I call in the night, hear no answer;
It make us glad we stay Are you none but chilly winds
So glad that we could stay. that roam below?

4. Mary and the babe rest easy. Chorus:

Keep away and let them be. Holy one Lord, yes holy one God
On hushed tiptoe, Flying high like eagle guarding men below.
With voice kept low, King of kings, man;
We will come and see. Oh Yahweh one Lord!
Star above shine in the sky You are Lion guarding us in den below.
To mark the Baby’s birth.
Seems to say it’s borning day 2. Me bones dried and parched lie before you
Of better times on earth. Me heart melts like wax near a fire
Of better times on earth. I swoon in the ashes of a dead man
Come and feed me with your Bread and Wine below.
H. Belafonte

211 3. The night falls and swallows me in blackness

The stars steal away in dread fear
1. Mary, Queen most holy,
The man hangs from tree in stark abandon
Hear our humble prayer;
Come and live with me with Bread and Wine below.
Make our labours for thy Son,
Thine own royal care.
R. Ho Lung
 Oh Mass Sam dear what secret can you show?
214
1. Men of faith, men of hope R. Ho Lung
Sent to heal and sent to serve;
Men of faith, men of hope 216
Sent to bring God's word to men 1. Morning has broken
And to love, love, Like the first morning,
love all men in His name. Blackbird has spoken
Like the first bird;
2. Wounded hearts, shackled men, Praise for the singing,
Heavy burdened and pained with care, Praise for the morning,
Little children, aged men, Praise for them
All God's people and all in need springing,
Of our Love, love, Fresh from the Word.
love and care Love and care.
2. Sweet the rain's new fall
3. Unwed mothers, runaways, Sunlit from heaven,
Men of learned and simple ways Like the first dewfall
Alcoholics, Juveniles on the first grass;
Men afraid and all in need Praise for the sweetness
Of our love .... of the wet garden,
Sprung in completeness
4. Young people, growing up, where his feet pass.
Living in a world confused;
Lonely people, closed within, 3. Mine is the sunlight,
All God's people and all in need Mine is the morning,
Of our love .... Born of the one light
Eden saw play;
5. Jobless men, lacking hope, Praise with elation,
People beaten down for years; Praise every morning,
Widowed mothers, crying child God's recreation of the new day.
Oh, so many, and all in need E. Farjeon
Of our love ....
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6. We are called, we are sent Chorus:
But never will we go alone, Mould us, Lord, as the potter's clay,
We must preach, we must teach, Fire us, Lord, with your Spirit today.
And in all this we must show Shape us, Lord, in the likeness of Jesus, Your Son,
That we love .... So we his flock may continue
What the great Shepherd has begun.
C. Landry
1. Set us apart as your priesthood and praise
Once again in your might.
215
Call us anew out of darkness
1. Miss Ruth sings and mends the garment clothes;
to walk in your light. (1 Pet. 2:9)
Miss Ruth weeps and makes the flowers grow;
Miss Ruth prays and stars begin to shine;
2. Wake us each morning to listen to you (Is. 50:4b)
Oh Miss Ruth dear, what secret can you show? As we stand in the breach, (Ps.106 (105):23)
When we reply to the wearied,
Chorus: Provide us with speech.(Is.50:4a)
Yes my dear sir, I know the Lord sir;
He is gentle and so kind he is the Lord man; 3. When in the heat of the battle,
Yes my dear friend, he is the Lord God; Lord, hold high our limp arms in prayer.(Ex.17:11-12)
He will guide and lead and love us in the land. Alone on the lake of our terror,
We find you are there. (Mt.14:28-31)
2. Miss Bertha sweeps and cleans the needy floor,
Miss Bertha calms, the children weep no more; 4. Fill us, renew us, restore us,
Miss Bertha prays and stars begin to shine; Release us, all over the land.
Oh Miss Bertha dear what secret can you show? With boldness and power,
Yet docile as clay in your hands.
3. Mass Sam digs and plants begin to show; (Acts 1:8; Jer. 18:7)
Mass Sam cuts and rivers start to flow; P. Jordan
Mass Sam prays and stars begin to shine;
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4. My God, I am yours
1. My Lord, He died for a Kingdom For time and eternity;
To redeem the hearts of men. Lord, I am Yours forever,
Now my people, don't you weep, It's You that must teach me
He has risen from His sleep, To trust in Your providence
He lives again, alleluia. Loving Lord.

Chorus: D. Nieratka. R.S.M.

29000 Eleven Mile, Farmington Hills,
Sing alleluia, the Lord is risen, M1 48336
He is risen indeed, alleluia. (With permission of Sisters of Mercy, Guyana)

2. My Lord came forth like the morning,

With the splendour of the sun. 220
Came triumphant from the womb Chorus:
From the darkness of the tomb, My God, my God,
The vict'ry won, alleluia. Why have you abandoned me?
My God, my God,
3. My Lord united our mountains Why have you deserted me?
With the everlasting hills. My God, my God,
Now the seasons and the sea Why have you rejected me?
Sing His song of victory, My God, my God.
Rocks and rills, alleluia. Why have you forsaken me?

4. My Lord renewed all creation 1. For you have wandered far from my plea.
That had waited late and long. Wandered far from my cry.
Now we all with one accord Wandered far from my call,
Live and love the risen Lord, And I don't know why,
This is our song, alleluia. I don't know why.

Words by M. T. Winter 2. For you have wandered far from my sighs,

Wandered far from my griefs,
Wandered far from my pains,
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3. For you have wandered far from my prayer,
Wandered far from my praise.
219 Wandered far from my song,
1. My God, I am yours And I don't know why,
I don't know why.
For time and eternity,
Lord, I am yours forever, 4. For you have wandered far from my cause,
It's You that must teach me Wandered far from my hope,
To trust in Your providence, Wandered far from my dream,
Loving Lord. And I don't know why,
I don't know why.
2. You are a God
Of love and tenderness, 5. For you have wandered far from my heart,
I put my faith in You Wandered far from my soul.
And I ask that You grant me Wandered far from my life,
Acceptance of Your plan, Wandered in the night,
Alone in the night.
O Loving Lord.
M. Stewart
3. Take from my heart
All painful anxiety,
Let nothing sadden me but sin.
And let my delight be
Hoping to see your face,
God, my all.
221 Ark of the Covenant,
Chorus: pray for us
My people, my people, Gate of Heaven,
What have I done to you? pray for us
Or in what have I offended you? Answer me! Morning Star,
pray for us
1. I led you my people out of Egypt, Refuge of sinners,
And for your Saviour, pray for us
You have a cross. Help of Christians,
pray for us.
2. I opened the sea before you;
With a lance, you have opened my side. 3. Queen of Heaven,
pray for us
3. I fed you with manna in the desert; Queen of angels,
And you have given me gall to drink. pray for us
Queen of saints,
4. I gave you a royal sceptre; pray for us
And you have giv'n me a crown of thorns. Queen of the Rosary,
pray for us
5. With great power I have lifted you up; Queen of Peace,
And you have raised me up on this tree. pray for us
Queen of prophets,
J. Wise pray for us
Queen of patriarchs,
pray for us
222 LITANY Queen of martyrs,
Chorus: pray for us
My soul magnifies the Lord, Mary, Mother, pray for us
and my spirit rejoices (twice). Mary, Mother, pray for us
Alleluia!
1. Most Holy Mary, Alleluia!
pray for us Alleluia!
Mother of God,
pray for us N. Farrell
Virgin of virgins,
pray for us
Mother of Christ, 223
pray for us Ant:
Mother of Divine grace, My soul is longing for your peace
pray for us Near to you my God
Mother of our Saviour,
pray for us 1. Lord, you know that my heart is not proud;
Virgin most pure, And my eyes are not lifted from the earth.
pray for us
Virgin most faithful, 2. Lofty thoughts have never filled my mind;
pray for us Far beyond my sight all ambitious deeds.
Virgin most prudent,
pray for us. 3. In your peace I have maintained my soul;
I have kept my heart in your quiet peace.
2. Mirror of Justice,
pray for us 4. As a child rests on its mother's knee;
Seat of wisdom, So I place my soul in your loving care.
pray for us
Spiritual vessel, 5. Israel, put all your hope in God;
pray for us Place your trust in him now and evermore.
Mystical Rose,
pray for us L. Deiss
Tower of David,
pray for us
House of Gold,
pray for us
224 Leader: You care for me, Lord (2x)
1. Night is the promise of morning, You care for me, Lord (2x)
Night holds the key to the dawn; You care for me, Lord (2x)
Hope is a moment embedded with stars You care for me, Lord (2x)
That shine when courage is gone,
That shine when courage is gone. 2. Sing now to God our Saviour,
For he loves me with a Father’s love.
2. Christ on the cross saw the darkness You love me, O Lord (8x)
Swallow the sweep` of the earth;
Christ in the tomb held an Easter in hand 3. Sing now to God our Saviour,
To trumpet the news of rebirth, For he knows me, he created me.
To trumpet the news of rebirth. You know me, O Lord. (8x)

3. Time writes its rhythm in Asata Choir

secret,
Weaving the theme as it comes;
Death like a thief enters every man's home 226
Without the beating of drums, 1. No one is an island,
Without the beating of drums. No one stands alone,
(repeat 1st verse) Each one's joy is joy to me,
Each one’s grief is my own.
M. T. Winter We need one another,
So I will defend
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2. No one is an island,
No one stands alone.
225 Round this holy table
Nita Mwimbiya Bwana True communion is known.
One bread we are breaking,
(Sing Now to God)
One cup we share,
One whole body making,
Leader: One Christ's love we bear.
1. Nita mwimbiya Bwana
Kwa kuwa Yeye Ameniona. 3. No one is an island,
[Nita.] No one stands apart.
Each one has a gift for me
All: Nita mwimbiya Bwana When Christ reigns in my heart.
Kwa kuwa Yeye Ameniona. There's no separation
Through colour or creed,
Leader: If we form one nation
Nita mwimbiya Bwana Joined to Christ indeed.
Kwa kuwa Yeye Ameniona.
Nita 4. No one is an island,
No one stands alone,
Leader: As Christ gives himself to me
Ameniona Ameniona Seeds of union are sown.
Ameniona Ameniona Who is my neighbour?
Ameniona Ameniona You I must know.
Ameniona Ameniona For you I must labour,
On you love bestow.
2. Nita mwimbiya Bwana
J. Whitney and A. Kromer
Kwa kuwa Yeye ana ni penda.
Ana ni penda. (8X)
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3. Nita mwimbiya Bwana
Chorus
kwa kuwa Yeye ana ni juwa. Now is the time, for God to accept us,
Ana ni juwa. (8X) Now is the time, the day of salvation.
A call to repent, return to your Father,
Leader: And be reconciled, and be reconciled,
1 - Sing now to God our Saviour with one another.
For he cares for me abundantly.
[Sing now] 1. Jesus went out in search of the stray,
He brought back the lost and the wounded.
All: Sing now to God our Saviour The lesson He taught us
For he cares for me abundantly. As the Good Shepherd
Was about kindness and caring.
 God's will must be done;
2. Jesus forgave sin and healed the sick, You too were required
He showed us his love and compassion. To offer your Son.
The lesson He taught us (Gen. 22:12; Lk 2:49; Mk 3:31-35)
As the great Healer
Was about love, about suffering. 3. And wrestle like Jacob,
At turn of the tide.
3. Jesus showed us his hatred for sin, Your plans, God entangled,
But the love of God for the sinner. To be Joseph's bride.
The lesson he taught us as Reconciler (Gen. 32:26-28; Mt 1:18-20)
Was: Change your heart!
4. But God is forever
Change your lifestyle!
The "I-AM-WITH-YOU";
He called you, like Moses
G. Rochard
To take off your shoe.

5. Before his bright presence

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that wide burning place
1. Now thank we all our God
And put on the sandals
With heart and hands and voices,
Which heralded grace
Who wondrous things has done,
(Ex.3:2,12, 14. Lk 1:29; c.f. Is. 52:7)
In whom his world rejoices;
Who from our mother's arms
6. O rudder of Deborah,
Has blessed us on our way Of Jael, the keel;
With countless gifts of love, You both crushed your en'my
And still is ours today. With tent-peg and heel.
(Jg.4:21; Gen. 3:15)
2. O may this bounteous God
Through all our life be near us 7. The same words to Gideon
With ever joyful hearts God's angel spoke true;
And blessed peace to cheer us; You heard them, O Mary:
And keep us in his grace, "The Lord is with you."
And guide us when perplexed, (Jg.6:12-13; Lk.1:28-38)
And free us from all ills
In this world and the next. 8. Where, doubting, he pointed
To national grief,
3. All praise and thanks to God You welcomed Salvation
The Father now be given, With humble belief.
The Son and Spirit blessed (same refs as stanza 7)
Who reign in highest heaven;
Eternal, Triune God, 9. O faithful maidservant!
Whom earth and heaven adore, O Gideon's fleece!
For thus it was, is now, God's Spirit within you
And shall be evermore. His dew did release.
(Jg. 6:36-38)
M. Rinkart
Tr. C. Winkworth 10 Like Ruth, you are faithful,
Her praise let us sing.
229 Grandmother and mother
Chorus: Of David, the King.
O blest are you, Mary, (Ruth 1:16; 4:17; Mt. 1:5)
Your faith is your glory.
Your 'Yes' to the Most High 11 Your Spirit rejoices
Is Salvation's story Like Hannah, in song;
(Lk 1:38; 11:27-28) God raises the lowly
And rights every wrong.
1. Hail, offspring of Adam, (1 Sam. 2:1-10; Lk 1:45-55)
Hail, daughter of Eve;
Reversing your parents' 12 Elijah on Carmel
Original grief. Reminds us of you
Gen. 3:15; Jn 19:25) Help us to be faithful
In all that we do.
2. O Abraham's daughter, (Kgs 18 :37, 39; Lk 1:38, 49)
13 You are highest honour, 231
Great pride of our race. Chorus:
Like Judith, dear Mother, O chosen one, O chosen one,
God blessed you with grace. Woman of Peace, woman of hope
(Jdth 15:10;Lk 1:48) Bearer of life for us all,
O chosen one, O chosen one,
14 He chose you, prepared you Gifted and graced, blessed by our God
To mother His Son; Holy are you.
Your 'Yes' to his wish
meant Salvation begun. 1. O Mother of Peace,
(Lk 1:26-38) Bring a new peace to our lives
Help us to be makers of peace
15 O help of the Christian, Bearers of peace to our world.
We hear you repeat:
"Do what Jesus tells you." 2. O Mother of Sorrows
"Wash each other's feet." Comfort us all in our pain
(Jn 2:5; 13:14) Help us to comfort all those who mourn
To be with them in their need.
16 You stood near to Jesus
On Calvary's height; C. Landry
Stand close to his children
And bring us to light.
(Jn 19:25-27; Acts 1:14; 232
Rev. 12:17; 19:7-9) 1. O come, all ye faithful
Joyful and triumphant,
P. Jordan O come ye, O come ye
Tune of "Bemdita Sejaes" to Bethlehem:
Come and behold Him
Born the King of Angels.

230 Chorus:
1. O bread of Heaven, beneath this veil O come let us adore Him,
Thou dost my very God conceal; O come let us adore Him,
My Jesus, dearest treasure, hail; O come let us adore Him,
I love thee, and adoring kneel; Christ the Lord.
Each loving soul by thee is fed
2. A virgin His Mother,
With thine own self in form of bread.
God of God she beareth,
Beareth the Light who doth
2. O food of life, thou who dost give from light proceed,
The pledge of immortality; True, uncreated,
I live; no 'tis not I that live; From all time begotten;
God gives me life, God lives in me;
He feeds my soul, He guides my ways, 3. Sing alleluia,
And every grief with joy repays. All ye choirs of angels,
Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above
3. O bond of love, that dost unite Chanting his glory,
The servant to his loving Lord; Glory in the highest.
Could I dare live, and not requite 4. Yea, Lord we greet Thee,
Such love - then death were meet reward; Born this happy morning;
I cannot live unless to prove To Thee, O Jesus, be glory giv'n;
Some love for such unmeasured love. Word of the Father;
Now in flesh appearing.
4. Beloved Lord, in Heaven above,
There Jesus, thou awaitest me; Trans. by A.F. Oakeley
To gaze on thee with changeless love;
Yes, thus, I hope, thus shall it be:
For how can he deny me Heaven 233
Who here on earth himself hath given? 1. O come and mourn with me awhile,
See, Mary calls us to her side;
St Alphonsus Tr. E. Vaughan O come and let us mourn with her;
Jesus, our love, is crucified.
2. Have we no tears to shed for him, Unite us who thy name confess.
While soldiers scoff and Jews deride?
Ah! look how patiently he hangs;
Jesus, our love, is crucified. 3. O come, thou Day-spring, come and cheer
Our spirits, by thine Advent here;
3. Seven times he spoke, seven words of love, Disperse the gloomy clouds of night,
And all three hours his silence cried
For mercy on the souls of men; And death's dark shadows put to flight.
Jesus, our love, is crucified.
4. O come, thou Key of David, come
4. Death came, and Jesus meekly bowed; And open wide our heavenly home,
His failing eyes he strove to guide Make safe the way that leads on high,
With mindful love to Mary's face; And close the path to misery.
Jesus, our love, is crucified.
5. O come, thou Rod of Jesse, free
5. O love of God! O sin of man! Thine own from Satan's tyranny;
In this dread act your strength is tried; From depths of hell thy people save
And victory remains with love. And give them vict'ry o'er the grave.
Jesus, our love, is crucified.
6. O come, O come, thou Lord of Might,
F. W. Faber
Who to thy tribes, on Sinai's height,
In ancient times didst give the Law
In cloud and majesty, and awe.
234 ALLELUIA! PRAISE HIS NAME!
7. O come, thou Wisdom
1. O come, let us go to the house of God.
born in heaven's height
Where people assemble to worship the Lord. Come peacefully, thy peoples set aright
Cymbals ringing, voices singing,
To us the path of knowledge show
Alleluia! Praise the Lord!
And help us in that way to go.
2. We praise him for all his mighty works,
Tr. J.M. Neale
The sun, the moon, the heavens, the stars,
Mountains, hills and fruitful trees,
Beasts and cattle and the fowl.
236
1. O come, Messiah, come,
3. Oh, praise him with the timbrel and harp
And full Salvation bring;
For dance and song, that move the heart
That all the earth redeemed by grace,
Trumpets blasting, people dancing
One song of praise shall sing.
Young and old with joy untold.
2. O come, Messiah, come,
4. Oh, praise the Lord in his sanctuary,
Our lives with love adorn,
For power and greatness that live with him.
Prepare our hearts Good News to hear;
With the Angels and the Saints
"The Saviour has been born."
In unity we praise his name!
Alleluia! Praise His Name!
B. Senchur
(3 times)

L. Gill
237
1. O God, our help in ages past,
235
Our hope for years to come,
1. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel,
Our shelter from the stormy blast,
And ransom captive Israel,
And our eternal home.
That mourns in lonely exile here
Until the Son of God appear.
2. Beneath the shadow of Thy Throne,
Thy Saints have dwelt secure;
Chorus:
Sufficient is Thine Arm alone,
Rejoice, Rejoice, Emmanuel
And our defence is sure.
Shall come to thee,
O Israel.
3. Before the hills in order stood,
Or earth received her frame,
2. O come, of all the nations, King
From everlasting Thou art God,
The World awaits thy ransoming
To endless years the same.
Remove our hate and faithlessness
4. A thousand ages in Thy sight, And let all who are weary
Are like an evening gone; Let them come to the Lord;
Short as the watch that ends the night All who labour, without rest,
Before the rising sun. How can your soul find rest
Except for the Lord?
5. Time, like an ever-rolling stream,
Bears all its sons away; 4. And let all the poor,
They fly forgotten, as a dream Let them come to the water.
Dies at the opening day. Bring the ones who are laden,
Bring them all to the Lord;
6. O God, our help in ages past, Bring the children without might,
Our hope for years to come, Easy the load and light
Be Thou our guard while Come to the Lord.
troubles last,
And our eternal home. J. Foley

I. Watts
240 SPIRIT SONG

238 1. Oh, let the Son of God enfold you,

1. O Let the power fall on I, my Lord, With His Spirit and His love,
Let the power fall on I; Let him fill your heart and satisfy your soul.
O Let the power from Heaven fall on I, Oh let Him have the things that hold you,
Let the power fall on I. And His Spirit like a dove,
Will descend upon your life,
2. For we want power to live as one, yes Lord, And make you whole.
We want power to live as one; Jesus. Oh, Jesus, come and fill your lambs.
So as we pray and intercede for some, Jesus. Oh, Jesus,
May the Spirit make us one. Come and fill your lambs.
Jesus. Oh, Jesus,
3. Send us the promised Comforter, O Lord, Come and fill your lambs.
Send the promised Comforter;
And may our hearts be filled with love, O Christ, 2. Oh, come and sing this song with gladness,
When the Spirit comes like dove. As your hearts are filled with joy,
Lift your hands in sweet surrender to His name.
4. Give us the power, here and now, O Lord, Oh, give Him all your tears and sadness,
Please for power here and now; Give Him all your years of pain,
Send us the pow'r of grace and peace and love, And you’ll enter into life in Jesus’ name.
Send us the pow'r of peace and love. Jesus. Oh, Jesus,
Come and fill your lambs.
B. Aymer Jesus. Oh Jesus,
Come and fill your lambs.

239 J. Wimber
1. O let all who thirst,
Let them come to the water.
And let all who have nothing, 241
Let them come to the Lord; 1. O little town of Bethlehem,
Without money, without price, How still we see thee lie,
Why should you spend your life Above thy deep and dreamless sleep
Except for the Lord? The silent stars go by:
Yet in thy dark streets shineth
2. And let all who seek, The everlasting light;
Let them come to the water. The hopes and fears of all the years
And let all who have nothing Are met in thee tonight.
Let them come to the Lord;
Without money, without strife,
Why should you spend your life
Except for the Lord? 2. For Christ is born of Mary;
And gathered all above,
3. And let all who toil, While mortals sleep, the angels keep
Let them come to the water. Their watch of wond'ring love.
 O morning stars together, He bled and died to take away my sin.
Proclaim the holy birth,
And praises sing to God the King, 3. When Christ shall come, with shouts of acclamation,
And peace to all on earth. And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart.
Then shall I bow in humble adoration,
3. How silently, how silently, And there proclaim, my God,
The wond'rous gift is giv'n. How great thou art!
So God imparts to human hearts,
The blessings of His heav'n. 1953 S.K. Hine.
No ear can hear his coming; Assigned to Manna Music, Inc.,
35255 Brooten Road, Pacific City, OR 97135.
But in this world of sin, Renewed 1981 by Manna Music, Inc.
Where meek souls will receive Him still, All rights Reserved. Used by Permission. (ASCAP)
The dear Christ enters in.

4. O holy child of Bethlehem, 244 Tune: Greensleeves

Descend to us, we pray;
Cast out our sin, and enter in, 1. O Lord, our gifts to you we bring,
Be born in us today. And in your praise we softly sing,
We hear the Christmas angels This bread so pure, our offering,
The great glad tidings tell: You break upon this altar,
O come to us, abide with us,
Take, take us too, O Lord,
Our Lord Emmanuel!
In spite of fault and failing,
P. Brook Break, break us too, O Lord,
Into Yourself transforming.

2. O Lord, our gifts to You we bring

242 And in Your praise we softly sing.
1. O Lord, I am not worthy This wine so red, our offering,
That Thou shouldst come to me; Your blood upon this altar.
But speak the words of comfort, Take, take us too, O Lord,
My spirit healed shall be. In spite of fault and failing.
Make, make us live, O Lord,
2. And humbly I receive Thee,
In peace and love united.
The Bridegroom of my soul;
No more by sin to grieve Thee,
Or fly Thy sweet control.
245
3. O Sacrament most holy, Refrain:
O Sacrament divine; One bread, one body
All praise and all thanksgiving. One Lord of all
Be every moment thine. One cup of blessing which we bless
And we though many,
Anon Throughout the earth
We are one body in this one Lord.
243 (How great thou Art)
1. Gentile or Jew, servant or free,
1. O Lord my God, when I, in awesome wonder,
Woman or man, no more.
Consider all the worlds thy hands have made,
I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder,
Thy power throughout the universe displayed. 2. Many the gifts, many the works,
Chorus: One in the Lord of all.
Then sings my soul,
my Saviour God to Thee; 3. Grain for the fields, scattered and grown,
How great Thou art, how great Thou art; Gathered to one for all.
Then sings my soul,
my Saviour God to Thee; J. Foley
How great Thou art, how great Thou art.

2. And when I think that God,

His Son not sparing,
Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in;
That on the cross, my burden gladly bearing,
 BRIDGE
246 That day a glow will surround us,
1. Once in Royal David's City, Evil will be no more;
Stood a lowly cattle shed No wars nor hatred around us,
Where a mother laid her baby Peace on earth will be sure.
In a manager for a bed:
Mary was that mother mild, 3. One day when man's heart returns to his God,
Jesus Christ her little child. The day when all men acclaim him
all Powerful Lord,
2. He came down to earth from heaven With radiant gowns he'll adorn us,
Who is God and Lord of all; "My true children" he'll say;
And his shelter was a stable, One day when love teaches us how to pray.
And his cradle was a stall.
With the poor, and mean, and lowly, R. Gokool
Lived on earth our Saviour Holy.

3. And through all his wondrous childhood 248

He would honour and obey, 1. On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry
Love, and watch the lowly maiden Announces that the Lord is nigh:
In whose gentle arms he lay; Awake and hearken, for he brings
Christian children all must be Glad tidings of the King of kings.
Mild, obedient, good as he.
2. Then cleansed be every Christian breast
And furnished for so great a guest;
4. For he is our childhood’s pattern
O let us each our hearts prepare
Day by day like us he grew;
For Christ to come and enter there.
He was little, weak and helpless;
Tears and smiles like us He knew; 3. For you are our salvation, Lord,
And he feeleth for our sadness, Our refuge and our great reward
And he shareth in our gladness. Once more upon your people shine,
And fill the world with love divine.
5. And our eyes at last shall see Him,
Through His own redeeming love; 4. All praise, eternal Son to you,
For that Child so dear and gentle Whose advent set your people free;
Is our Lord in Heaven above; Whom with the Father we adore
And he leads His children on And Holy Spirit ever more.
To the place where He is gone.
C. Coffin
6. Not in that poor lowly stable, Tr. J. Chandler
With the oxen standing by,
We shall see him; but in heaven,
Set at God’s right hand on high;
249
Where like stars his children crowned
1. O Queen of the Holy Rosary!
All in White shall wait around. Oh! bless us as we pray,
And offer thee our roses,
C. F. Alexander In garlands, day by day.
While from our Father's garden,
With loving hearts and bold,
247 We gather to thine honour,
1. One day will come when this world which we roam Buds white and red and gold.
Will cease to produce sorrow
from seeds which we have sown; 2. O Queen of the Holy Rosary!
That day there'll be such rejoicing, Each mystery blends with thine
Joy will banish all tears; The sacred life of Jesus,
In every step divine.
One day when love conquers all of our fears.
Thy soul was his fair garden,
Thy virgin breast his throne,
2. Some day we'll learn how to control our lives, Thy thoughts his faithful mirror,
It's only then we'll be able to open our eyes Reflecting him alone.
To see the beauty around us
Which God meant us to share; 3. Sweet Lady of the Rosary,
One day when love teaches us how to care. White roses let us bring,
And lay them round thy footstool,
Before our Infant King
 For nestling in thy bosom Our sins have marred the glory
God's Son was fain to be: Of your most holy face,
The Child of thy obedience Yet angel hosts adore you
And spotless purity. And marvel as they gaze.
4. Dear Lady of the Rosary, 2. The Lord of every nation
Red roses cast we down,
But let thy fingers weave them Was hung upon a tree;
Into a worthy crown. His death was our salvation,
For how can we poor sinners Our sins his agony.
Do aught but weep with thee, O Jesus, by your Passion,
When in thy train we follow Your life in us increase;
Our God to Calvary. Your death for us did fashion
Our pardon and our peace.
5. O Queen of the Holy Rosary,
What radiancy of love, Baker/ Farrel
What splendour and what glory
Surround thy court above!
Oh! in thy tender pity,
252
Dear source of love untold,
Refuse not this, our offering: Chorus:
Our flowers white, red and gold. O Santa Rosa, dear Santa Rosa,
We rejoice in you,
250 We pray for our people,
1. O Sacrament Divine, We pray for Moruka
Hid in your earthly home; May God bless our people through you.
Lo! Round your lowly shrine,
With suppliant hearts we come. 1. The Spanish have brought you
Jesus, to you our voice we raise, From the Andes,
In songs of love and heartfelt praise, Where you were Rose of Lima, Peru;
O Sacrament divine. (Twice) And the Indians have enshrined you
As Rosa of Moruka
2. O Sacrament of peace, And now today we all cherish you.
Dear home of every heart,
Where restless yearnings cease, 2. The flowers have blossomed
And sorrows all depart. And have faded,
There in your ear, all trustfully, But Rosa, you blossom for ever;
We tell our tale of misery, O do remind Moruka that virtue
O Sacrament of peace. (Twice) Must not wither,
The Christian life must blossom anew.
3. O Sacrament of rest,
Ark from the ocean's roar 3. O come, let us learn from Santa Rosa,
Within your shelter blest To lovingly serve the Lord;
Soon may we reach the shore. Let us turn all our attention
Save us, for still the tempest raves, To live in dedication,
Save, lest we sink beneath the waves, Up building the people of God.
O Sacrament of rest. (Twice)
G. Rochard & P. Jordan
4. O Sacrament Divine! (Text Adapted)
Earth's light and jubilee,
In your far depths we find
Your Godhead's majesty; 253
Pure light so shine on us, we pray, 1. Oh, the love of my Lord is the essence
That from our path we never stray. Of all that I love here on earth;
O Sacrament Divine (twice) All the beauty I see, He has given to me
And his giving is gentle as silence.
F. Stanfield
2. Every day, ev'ry hour, every moment
Have been blessed by the strength of his love;
251 At the turn of each tide, He is there at my side.
1. O Sacred Head surrounded And His touch is as gentle as silence.
By crown of piercing thorn,
O bleeding Head so wounded, 3. There've been times when I've turned
Reviled and put to scorn. from his presence
 And I've walked other paths, other ways; Christ our Lord and our King!
But I've called on his name,
in the dark of my shame 3. He came to his people, the chosen race,
And his mercy was gentle as silence. That his Father's will would be known;
Lion of Judah, Light of the Word,
E. White Our Redeemer came to his own:
Christ our Lord and our King!
254
Chorus: 4. He lived here among us,
Oh the word of my Lord, he worked here among us,
Deep within my being, Morning, night, and day,
Oh the Word of my Lord, Showed us his glory, gave us a promise,
You have filled my mind. And then we turned away.
Christ our Lord and Our King!
1. Before I formed you in the womb,
I knew you through and through, 5. At the Passover meal
I chose you to be mine. on the night before he died,
Before you left your mother's side. He lifted up his eyes and prayed
I called to you my child, Then he broke the bread,
To be my sign. then he shared the wine
The gift that God had made:
2. I know that you are very young. Christ our Lord and our King!
But I will make you strong,
I'll fill you with my word; 6. On the hill of Calvary,
And you will travel through the land the world held its breath;
Fulfilling my command which you have heard. And there for the world to see,
The Father gave his Son,
3. And everywhere you are to go, his very own Son
My hand will follow you, For the love of you and me:
You will not be alone. Christ our Lord and our King!
In all the danger that you fear,
You'll find me very near, 7. Early on that morning
Your words, my own. when the guards were asleep.
The Father revealed his might;
4. With all my strength you will be filled: Christ in his glory arose from the dead,
The Lord of Life and Light:
You will destroy and build,
Christ our Lord and our King!
for that is my design.
You will create and overthrow, 8. On the road to Emmaus,
reap harvests I will sow the glory that is his,
your word is mine. The disciples could never see
Then he broke the bread,
D. Lundy then he shared the wine;
It is the Lord, It is he.
255 Christ our Lord and our King!
Chorus:
O, what a gift, what a wonderful gift, 9. Now look around you and open your eyes;
Remember the Spirit is here,
Who can tell the wonders of the Lord?
Here within his Church, his people are one.
Let us open our eyes, our ears, and our hearts; Look, the Lord is near:
It is Christ the Lord, it is he! Christ our Lord and our King!

1. In the stillness of the night, Words: P. Uhl and M. Gilligan

when the world was asleep, Music: P. Uhl
1967, 1970 The American Press
The Lord made his message known
It was then that his Word
came down from on high.
From the Father's royal throne:
Christ our Lord and our King! 256
1. Oh when the Lord rose triumphant
2. His mighty Word cuts quick and clean, and threw death away,
Far sharper than a two-edged sword: the heavens rejoiced with mankind that day.
Open your eyes, your ears, and your hearts, Voices sing to God who sits on His throne: “Alleluia!”
And hear the Word of the Lord:
Chorus: 3. With this love you all will know
Sing, children, sing! That loneliness is at an end.
Let your voices ring! Rejoice, my people, though I go,
Praise the Father, the Son and Holy Spirit! For I will come again.
Praise our glorious King!
R. Repp
2. We know that one day we too shall become like Him,
Because we shall see Him as He really is. 259
Everyone who hopes in Christ must try to be pure, 1. Peace is flowing like a river,
Just as Christ is pure. Flowing out of you and me,
(1 John 3:2-3) Flowing out into the desert,
Setting all the captives free.
3. God, our Father, sends His Spirit to those who believe,
For Jesus promised us that He’ll never leave. 2. His love is flowing like a river,
With hearts emboldened, to the world we proclaim: Flowing out of you and me,
“Jesus Christ is Lord!” Flowing out into the desert,
Setting all the captives free.
4. The Word became flesh and lived among us;
We saw His glory, full of grace and of truth. 3. His healing's flowing like a river,
This was the glory which He received Flowing out of you and me.
As the Father’s Only Son. (John 1:14) Flowing out into the desert,
Setting all the captives free.
(No Chorus; instead repeat):
This was the glory which He received Spoken:
as the Father’s Only Son. Dear Father, Brother Jesus,
send the power of your healing
A. Roberts upon us your people.
Heal our hearts; renew our spirits.
Enkindle within your people
257 the fire of your love.
Chorus:
Pardon your people in our weakness; Send forth your Spirit and we will be recreated,
Give us strength, Lord, give us peace.
and you shall renew the face of the earth.
1. Forgive our sins Lord; forgive our failings.
They are many, O Lord. 4. Alleluia, alleluia.
Alleluia, alleluia.
2. Sometimes we're small, Lord; narrow in mind and heart. Alleluia, alleluia.
Give us Your vision, O Lord! Alleluia, alleluia.
(repeat verse 1)
3. We are loved, Lord; we have been given much.
Still we often fail to love. 1975 by Rev. Carey Landry
North American Liturgy Resources,
4. We wish to serve you, you our living God; Phoenix, Arizona 85029, U.S.A.
In the name of your Son. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

C. Landry
260
258 1. Praise him as he mounts the skies, alleluia.
Chorus: Christ the Lord of Paradise, alleluia.
Peace I leave with you, my friends, Cry hosannah in the height, alleluia.
Shalom, my peace in all you do, As he rises out of sight,
Peace I leave with you, my friends, alleluia.
I give to you so you can give to others too.
2. Now at last he takes his throne, alleluia.
1. To share his love is why I came. From all ages his alone, alleluia.
To show his kindness to the world, With his praise creation rings, alleluia.
Go now, my friends, and do the same Lord of Lords, and King of kings, alleluia.
Until I come again.
3. Hands and feet and side reveal, alleluia.
2. Take my hand and be at peace,
Wounds of love, high priesthood's seal, alleluia.
The Spirit of our love I send, Advocate for us he pleads, alleluia,
And with this love you shall be free Heavenly priest, he intercedes, alleluia.
Until I come again.
4. Christians, raise your eyes above, alleluia. 4. Glory to our God,
He will come again in love, alleluia. Let all that is, give praise to Him
On that great and wondrous day, alleluia. Give praise to him,
When this world will pass away, alleluia. all you creatures who live his love
Bless the Lord, O my soul!
5. At his word new heavens and earth, alleluia. J. Foley
Will in glory spring to birth, alleluia,
Joy of angels, joy of men, alleluia. 263
Come Lord Jesus come again, alleluia. Chorus:
Praise the Trinity,
261 Glorious Trinity!
1. Praise, my soul, the King of heaven, Come in God's presence
To his feet your tribute bring; rejoicing with singing
Ransomed, healed, extolling His glorious Name. (Rpt.)
restored, forgiven,
Evermore his praises sing, 1. Come all you people,
Alleluia, alleluia! this is the day of the Lord;
Praise the everlasting King. Great and mighty is Yahweh,
Greatly and mightily praised.
2. Praise him for his grace and favour
To our fathers in distress;
Praise him still the same as ever, 2. Praise to the Father,
Slow to chide and quick to bless, He dwells in Israel's praise,
Bringing deliverance and freedom
Alleluia, alleluia!
To all who delight in His ways.
Glorious in his faithfulness.
3. Praise be to Jesus
3. Father-like he tends and cares us,
Well our feeble frame he knows; Who loved not His life unto death;
In his hands he gently bears us, By His blood He redeemed us;
Rescues us from all our foes. His love we will never forget.
Alleluia, alleluia!
4. Praise to the Spirit,
Widely as his mercy flows.
The Gift of the Father above,
4. Angels help us to adore him He has filled us with boldness,
You behold him face to face. Power and victory and love.
Sun and moon, bow down before him,
5. We are the family of Yahweh,
Join the praises of our race,
We are his very own,
Alleluia, alleluia!
Enter the holy of holies
Praise with us the God of grace.
In worship before His Throne.
H. F. Lyte
W. Garcia
262
264
1. Praise the Lord, my soul!
1. Praise to the Holiest in the height,
Let fire and rain give praise to Him:
And in the depth be praise;
Give praise to Him who is merciful,
In all his words most wonderful,
slow to judge:
Bless the Lord, O my soul! Most sure in all his ways.

2. Bless the Lord, my soul! 2. O Loving wisdom of our God!

When all was sin and shame,
Let all I am, give praise to Him:
A second Adam to the fight,
And not forget He is kind,
And to the rescue came.
He forgives our sins;
Bless the Lord, O my soul!
3. O wisest love! that flesh and blood,
3. Merciful and kind, Which did in Adam fail,
Should strive afresh against the foe,
He knows our ways; He knows we're dust;
Should strive and should prevail.
And like the flowers that flourish,
we soon must die
4. And that a higher gift than grace
Bless the Lord, O my soul!
Should flesh and blood refine,
God's presence, and his very self,
And Essence all-divine.
 Let not our sins and offences
5. O generous love! that he, who smote now cause us to falter.
In man, for man, the foe, Christ the High Priest,
The double agony in man bids us all join in his feast,
For man should undergo. Victims with him on the altar.

6. And in the Garden secretly, 3. Praise to the Lord, Oh! Let

And on the Cross on high, all that is in us adore him.
Should teach his brethren, and inspire All that has life and breath,
To suffer and to die. come now rejoicing before him.
Let the Amen
J.H. Newman sound from his people again,
As we here worship before him.

265 J. Neander
Tr. C. Winkworth
Chorus:
Praise to the Lord! 267
Praise Him! Ant:
Praise to the Lord! Priestly people, kingly people
Praise to the Lord! Holy people, God's chosen people,
Praise Him!
Sing praise to the Lord.
Praise to the Lord!

1. Shout to God all you heavens, 1. We sing to you, O Christ beloved

and clap your hands, you on earth; Son of the Father;
Enter into his presence We give you praise,
exulting and singing for joy. O Wisdom everlasting and Word of God.

2. Know that God is our Father, 2. We sing to you,

He made us, we are his own; O Son born of Mary the Virgin;
Come to him with thanksgiving, We give you praise,
Extolling and blessing his name. our brother born to heal us,
our saving Lord.
3. Merciful to us, sinners,
compassionate to us all; 3. We sing to you,
He has sent his beloved O Brightness of splendour and glory;
to guide us in justice and peace. We give you praise,
O Morning Star,
4. Praise him, then with full voices announcing the coming Day.
and sing to him from the heart;
Gather, Christians, together, 4. We sing to you,
Together to joyfully sing. O Light bringing men out of darkness;
We give you praise,
5. Praise the Lord with the trumpet! O guiding Light who shows us
O praise his name with the dance! the way to Heaven.
Celebrate with the cymbal!
Exalt him with drum, pipe and string.
5. We sing to you,
P. Jordan
O Manna, which God gives his people.
We give you praise,
266 O living Bread, which comes down
1. Praise to the Lord, the almighty, to us from heaven.
the king of creation. L. Deiss
O my soul praise him for he is our
health and salvation. 268
All you who hear, Put your hands together,
now to his altar draw near, then reach out to your brother.
Join in profound adoration. We're family!
Hold him close to your heart,
2. Praise to the Lord, and share the warmth of your smile.
let us offer our gifts at his altar. We belong!
 With our arms above, we link a circle of love,
We're all children of One God. 270 PASCHAL PROCLAMATION
Human family! We belong to the earth!
Chorus:
Rejoice! Rejoice! Rejoice!
1. What mean these rumours of war all around us? Rejoice, heavenly Powers!
Rivers of hatred in flood? Sing choirs of angels!
When will the love of our family surround us Rejoice! Rejoice! Rejoice!
And not the sight of their blood? Rejoice, all God's people!
Christ is risen!
Put your hands together,
then reach out to your sister, O earth, in the brightness of your King
We're family! Christ has conquered, Glory fills you!
Hold her close to your heart, O Mother Church rejoice in glory!
and share the warmth of your smile. Sound the trumpet of salvation!
We belong! Repeat Chorus
With our arms above, we link a circle of love,
We're all children of One God. Cantor: The Lord be with you
Human family! we belong to the earth!
All: And also with you.
2. We see the clouds of foreboding mushrooming,
Fumes of disaster above. Cantor: Lift up your hearts
But we have buds of fidelity blooming
Under the sun of God's love. All: We lift them up to the Lord

Put your hands together ... reach out to your brother ... Cantor: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God
Hold him close to your heart ...
All: It is right to give him thanks and praise.
3. Why do we waste all our energy striving
With hearts and voices full of praise
For baubles and tinsel and toys?
To the Father and his son Jesus Christ,
Let's hoard the sweetness of honey in hiving
For he has ransomed all of us
Our precious family joys!
from the death of the sin of Adam.
This is the new Passover,
Put your hands together ... reach out to your sister ...
When Christ, the Paschal Lamb was slain.
Hold her close to your heart ...
He has consecrated us with his blood,
P. Jordan
and the homes of all believers!

269 CHORUS
Chorus:
Rejoice, rejoice, rejoice! This is the night we remember,
Come, let us praise the Lord. when Israel crossed the Red Sea.
Rejoice, rejoice, rejoice! It's the night of the pillar of fire
Come, let us bless his name. that destroyed the darkness of sin.
Rejoice, rejoice, rejoice! It is the night of that washing
Come let us praise the Lord. of a cleansing from all sin
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord. It is the night of the grace of God.
Praise the Lord! When Christians grow in holiness.

CHORUS
1. Holy, holy, holy!
Holy, holy, holy!
This is the night of Resurrection,
Holy, holy, holy!
bursting the chains of death.
O holy is the Lord. The night of tremendous goodness,
our Redeemer, the Risen Jesus Christ.
2. Glory, glory, glory! How wonderful you care for us, Father,
Glory, glory, glory! how merciful and kind is your love,
Glory, glory, glory! O happy fault of Adam,
O glory to the Lord. that gained so great a Redeemer.

N. Farrell CHORUS
 God chose this night for us to see Alleluia! Alleluia!
the rising of Jesus from the dead.
This is the night of light and joy, G. Rochard
this night has become clear as day.
This is the night of love and true joy.
of peace and the reign of goodness.
272
This the night when the heavens
Chorus:
are wedded now to earth.
Return to the Lord return,
O Israel!
CHORUS
He calls to you.
For the Lord is full of love and tender mercy;
The joy of this night, Heavenly Father,
he waits for your heart.
is God reconciling us all.
Receive now this Easter Candle,
1. What shall I do with you, O my people?
which glows to the honour of God.
This love of yours so quickly disappears.
Let this light dispel all darkness.
(Hos: 6.4)
Let it meet Christ, the new morning star
who came back from the dead triumphant
2. When will you share your bread with the hungry?
and lives for ever and ever.
When will you welcome in the homeless poor?
(Is: 58.7)
CHORUS
3. I do not take delight in burnt off'ring,
Music: G. Rochard
Give me yourself, your crushed and broken heart.
(Ps: 51, 17)

271 4. And I will plant my law deep within you,

Chorus: Deep in your heart will I inscribe my name.
REJOICE! REJOICE! REJOICE! REJOICE! (Jer: 31,31)
Christ is risen, Alleluia!
Rejoice! Rejoice! Rejoice! Rejoice! 5. I love you with a love everlasting;
Christ is risen, alleluia! I hold you constantly close to my heart.
(Jer: 31:31)
1. God wanted Jesus, first in every way P. Jordan
to be first to rise from the dead.
On the first day of the week
273
He awoke from his sleep,
1. Ride on, ride on in majesty,
risen triumphantly.
Hark all the tribes Hosannah cry;
This is the day that the O Saviour meek go on your way,
Lord has made, Alleluia! All strewn with palms this holy day.
Let us rejoice and be glad in it, Alleluia!
2. Ride on, ride on in majesty,
2. At our baptism, we died with Christ, In lowly pomp ride on to die;
We went into the tomb with him. O Christ your triumphs now begin,
And just as Jesus O'er captive death and conquered sin.
rose to a new life to himself,
We rose to a new life with him. 3. Ride on, ride on in majesty.
This is the day the Lord has made, Your last and fiercest strife is nigh;
This is the day of the Lord, The Father on his heavenly throne,
Awaits his own anointed Son.
Let us rejoice and be glad in it,
Alleluia! Alleluia!
4. Ride on, ride on in majesty,
In lowly pomp ride on to die;
3. Once we were no people, Bow your meek head to mortal pain,
but now we are a people, Then take, O God, your power and reign.
We are the people of God;
Once we had no mercy, H.H Milman
but now we have God’s mercy,
We sing to the glory of God.
This is the day of the Lord,
Let us rejoice and be glad in it,
274
Santo! Santo! Santo!
Mi corazon te adora 277
Mi corazon te sabe decir 1. See how the Virgin waits for him;
Santo eres, senor! Mary in wonder waits for him.
Shake off your slumber: come all full of wonder.
Holy! Holy! Holy! Jesus is coming as the Prince of Peace.
My heart, my heart
adores you! 2. Gently she hears the distant breeze
My heart knows how to say to you: swaying the silver olive trees.
Holy are you, Lord! What is she thinking as the sun is sinking,
Waiting the birthday of her first born Son?
Anon
Argentina: WCC Publications 3. Now a new pattern on the loom;
Now a new presence in the room.
Waking or sleeping, all her love she’s keeping,
275 Waiting the coming of the Son of God.
1. Search me, O God, and know my heart today;
Try me, O Lord, and know my thoughts I pray; W. Jabusch
See if there be some wicked way in me,
Cleanse me from every sin and set me free.
278
2. I praise Thee, Lord, for cleansing me from sin; Send forth your Spirit, O Lord.
Fulfil Thy Word, and make me pure within; Send forth your Spirit on these your chosen ones.
Fill me with fire, where once I burned with shame, Send forth your Spirit of love.
Grant my desire to magnify thy name.
1. To show the love of the Father,
3. Lord, take my life, and make it wholly Thine; To show the love of the Son.
Fill my poor heart with thy great love divine; To show the love of Jesus for us all;
Take all my will, my passion, self and pride; This is his new commandment.
I now surrender - Lord, in me abide.

E. Orr Send forth your Spirit, O Lord.

Send forth your Spirit
on these your chosen ones.
276 IN GETHSEMANE Send forth your Spirit of truth.

See Him on the mountain side 2. To know the will of the Father,
Deep in prayer at eventide, To know the will of the Son,
In Gethsemane: To know the Gospel of Jesus the Lord.
See the Master on His knees To proclaim to everyone.
Neath the sombre olive trees,
In Gethsemane, Send forth your Spirit, O Lord
In Gethsemane. Send forth your Spirit
on these your chosen ones.
2. See His dreadful agony, Send them to cast your fire on earth.
‘Father, take this cup from Me’,
In Gethsemane: (Sung by Confirmation Candidates)
See Him lonely vigil keep 3. Come upon us, O Spirit of the living God!
While his friends are fast asleep, Come upon us O Spirit of truth!
In Gethsemane, Come upon us, O Spirit of love and of life!
In Gethsemane. Send us to cast your fire on earth!

3. See Him by a kiss betrayed, Send forth your Spirit. O Lord.

Yet so calm and unafraid, Send forth your Spirit
In Gethsemane, on these your chosen ones.
Most important, let me see Send them to cast your fire on earth.
That He suffered so for me,
In Gethsemane, Words & Music: G. Rochard
In Gethsemane.

J. Maynard
279 281
Set me like a seal on your heart, Ant:
Like a seal on your arm; Sing a new song unto the Lord,
For love is as strong as death. Let your song be sung from mountains high,
Sing a new song unto the Lord,
Jealousy, jealousy, relentless as the tomb,
singing Alleluia!
Love no flood can quench,
no torrents drown.
1. Yahweh's people dance for joy,
Love no flood can quench,
O come before the Lord,
no torrents drown.
And play for him on glad tambourines
And let your trumpet sound.
CCC W/shop, Grenada

2. Rise, O children, from your sleep,

280 Christmas Words Your Saviour now has come;
He has turned your sorrow to joy
1. Silent night, holy night, And filled your soul with song.
All is calm, all is bright
Round yon virgin mother and child; 3. Glad my soul for I have seen
Holy infant so tender and mild: The glory of the Lord,
Sleep in heavenly peace, The trumpet sounds, the dead shall be raised,
Sleep in heavenly peace. I know my Saviour lives.

2. Silent night, holy night. D. L. Schutte

Shepherds quake at the sight,
Glories stream from heaven afar,
Heavenly hosts sing alleluia: 282
Christ, the Saviour is born,
Chorus:
Christ, the Saviour is born.
Sing for St Joseph
In jubilation
3. Silent night, holy night.
Son of God, love's pure light In celebration
Radiant beams from thy holy face, This festive day
With the dawn of redeeming grace: For faith unbending
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth, Justice defending
Jesus, Lord, at thy birth. For peace unending
St Joseph pray.
Joseph Mohr
Tr. J. Young
1. As he was chosen once
Epiphany Words to be head of the Holy Family
the Patron now in heav'n is He
1. Silent night, holy night, Of all the Church on earth.
Darkness flies! All is light!
Shepherds hear the angels sing,
2. As Mary's husband strong and true
Alleluia! Hail our King!
As Jesus's foster-father too
Jesus our saviour is here.
He is the saint of fathers
2. Silent night, holy night, and of husbands and of home.
Guiding star, lend thy light!
See the eastern Magi bring, 3. With Christ he worked at carpentry
Gifts and homage to our King! and laboured hard and honestly
Jesus our Saviour is here. as Patron of all workers
he is honoured now today.
3. Silent night, holy night,
Wondrous star, lend thy light! 4. His dying moments he did share
With the angels let us sing With Jesus and with Mary there
Alleluia! Hail our King! and for the dying He will care
Jesus our Saviour is here.
until they're safely home.

A. Fortune
 285
283 Chorus:
1. Sing praises to the Lord. Sing to the mountains, sing to the sea
Sing praises to the Lord. Raise your voices, lift your hearts
Sing praises to the Lord. This is the day the Lord has made
Alleluia Alleluia. Let all the earth rejoice.

1. I will give thanks to you, my Lord

2. And holy be his name
You have answered my plea
And holy be his name.
You have saved my soul from death
And holy be his name. You are my strength and my song.
Alleluia Alleluia.
2. Holy, Holy, Holy Lord!
3. For he is kind and good. Heaven and earth are full of your glory.
For he is kind and good.
For he is kind and good. 3. This is the day that the Lord has made
Alleluia Alleluia. Let us be glad and rejoice
He has turned all death to life
4. He died that we might live Sing of the glory of God.
He rose again to life
He lives no more to die. R. Dufford
Alleluia Alleluia.

286 SING HIS PRAISE

Repeat Stanza 1
1. Sing Praise to the Lord
D. Clouden Bless his holy name
Glorify the Lord
Let your voice be heard,
284 Sing his praise
1. Sing of Mary, pure and lowly,
Virgin mother undefiled. Chorus:
Sing of God's own son most holy Sing His Praise,
Who became her little child. Sing His Praise
Fairest child of fairest mother, Sing His Praise,
God, the Lord who came to earth, Sing His Praise.
Word made flesh, our very brother
2. The angels on high
Takes our nature by his birth.
Proclaim his great love
With their trumpet blast
Hosanna his name,
2. Sing of Jesus, son of Mary, Sing his praise.
In the home at Nazareth.
Toil and labour cannot weary 3. The moon and the stars
Love enduring unto death. The sun and the sky
Constant was the love he gave her, True emblems of might
Though he went forth from her side, The glory of God,
Forth to preach and heal and suffer, Sing his praise.
Till on Calvary he died.
4. Make a joyful noise
3. Glory be to God the Father, Give thanks for his love
Glory be to God the Son, The blessings of life
Glory be to God the Spirit, Of hope and of faith,
Glory to the three in one. Sing his praise.
From the heart of blessed Mary,
From all saints the song ascends; L. Gill
And the Church the strain re-echoes
Unto earth's remotest ends.
Anon
287 And be pure, as pure art thou;
That we like to thee may be
Chorus: At thy great Epiphany,
Sion sing, break into song! And may praise thee ever blessed,
For within you is the Lord God in man made manifest.
with his saving pow'r.
C. Wordsworth
1. Rise and shine forth for your light has come,
And upon you breaks the glory of the Lord;
For the darkness covers the earth, 289
And the thick clouds the people. 1. Soul of my Saviour, sanctify my breast;
Body of Christ, be thou my saving guest;
2. But upon you the Lord shall dawn, Blood of my Saviour, bathe me in thy tide;
And in you his splendorshall be revealed; Wash me, ye waters gushing from his side.
Your light shall guide the Gentiles on their path,
And kings shall walk in your brightness. 2. Strength and protection may his Passion be;
O blessed Jesus, hear and answer me;
3. Wonder and thanksgiving shall fill your heart, Deep in thy wounds, Lord, hide and shelter me,
As the wealth of nations enriches you; So shall I never, never part from thee.
You shall be called the city of the Lord,
Dear to the holy One of Israel. 3. Guard and defend me from the foe malign;
In death's drear moments make me only thine,
4. You who are desolate and alone, Call me, and bid me come to thee on high,
A place unvisited by men, Where I may praise thee with thy saints for aye.
Shall be the pride of ages untold
And everlasting joy to the nations Ascribed to John XXII

5. No more shall the sun be your light by day,

Nor the moon's beam enlighten you by night;
290 Spirit of God
The Lord shall be your ever-lasting light,
And your God shall be your glory.
1. Spirit of God, in the clear running water,
6. No more for you the setting of suns; Blowing to greatness the trees on the hill.
No more the waning of moons; Spirit of God in the finger of morning,
The Lord shall be your everlasting light, Fill the earth, bring it to birth
And the days of your mourning shall come to an end. And blow where you will;
Blow, blow, blow till I be
L. Deiss But breath of the Spirit blowing in me.

2. Down in the canefields the arrows are blowing,

288 Sheep in the pastureland cannot lie still,
1. Songs of thankfulness and praise Spirit of God, creation is groaning,
Jesus Lord, to thee we raise. Fill the earth, bring it to birth
Manifested by the star. And blow where you will;
To the wise men from afar, Blow, blow, blow till I be
Branch of royal David's stem, But breath of the Spirit blowing in me.
In thy birth at Bethlehem.
Praises be to thee addressed, 3. Spirit of God, every man's heart is lonely,
God in man made manifest. Watching and waiting and hungry until,
Spirit of God, man longs that you only
2. Manifest at Jordan's stream, Fulfil the earth, bring it to birth
Prophet, Priest and King supreme And blow where you will;
And at Cana, wedding guest, Blow, blow, blow till I be
In thy Godhead manifest; But breath of the Spirit blowing in me.
Manifest in power divine,
Changing water into wine, Words by M. T. Winter
Praises be to thee addressed, MCMLXV by Medical Mission Sisters, Phil. Pa.
God in man made manifest. Reprinted by Permission Vanguard Music Corp.,
250 W. 57th St., New York, N.Y. 10019.
Further reproduction prohibited.
3. Grant us grace to see thee, Lord,
Mirrored in thy holy Word;
May we imitate thee now,
291 294
Spirit of life. Come unto me. Chorus:
Sing in my heart all the stirrings of compassion. Stand together for what you believe;
Blow in the wind, rise in the sea, Work for what must be done.
move in the land, giving life the shape of justice. Love each other in all that you do
Roots, hold me close, wings set me free. Till all my people are one.
Spirit of life come to me, come to me.
1. Spread the peace, my brothers,
C. McDade Spread it everywhere.
Make the world know right from wrong
Help the world to care.
292
Spirit of the living God 2. Cry out the sound of freedom,
Fall afresh on me; Make every sound be heard;
Spirit of the living God
People crying painfully,
Fall afresh on me;
Hear their every word.
Melt me, mould me,
Fill me, use me;
Spirit of the living God, 3. Open your hearts, my brothers,
Fall afresh on me. Lend a willing hand;
Show the lonely and the poor
D. Iverson That God is in our land.

4. Sing out the joy of living;

293 Sing your song on high;
Chorus: The truth of mankind is that he
Springs of living water, Was born to live not die.
Flowing from the font of life,
Springs of living water! 5. Know that He is with us
Glory to you, O Christ! In everything we do;
You, the living water, Tho' hard times may lie ahead,
You the font of life, Peace will follow through.
Glory to you, alleluia!
Glory to you, O Christ! R. Repp

1. Born again of water and the Spirit,

Born again as children of God.
Born again to inherit the Kingdom, 295 (Tune: "Where have all the flowers gone?")
Born again to share eternal life.
1. Take into Your hands, my Lord
2. One Lord and Father of all of us, All my freedom;
One Faith, and share one Baptism. Take my understanding
Lord, all my will,
One God and Father of Jesus Christ,
Everything I have and hold,
One people, in marvelous light.
You have given me, my Lord;
Accept them back from me.
3. New birth, and given a living hope, Accept them back from me.
New man, fashioned after Christ.
New world, you a new creation, 2. Now that they are Yours, my Lord
Behold, God makes all things new! Each and every one
Use them as You like, my Lord,
4. True light that enlightens all men,
Just as You please
True light, Christ shines on us.
True light, in radiant glory, All I seek is love and grace;
You, now, are a child of light. Those you have indeed, my Lord
They are enough for me,
G. Rochard They are enough for me.

Tr. of prayer of St Ignatius

 ourselves, the best we could;
296 We are yours, we are yours.
1. Take my hands and make them as your own,
And use them for your Kingdom here on earth. 3. Yours as we meet in true brotherhood here;
Yours as we share your love with minds and hearts sincere.
Consecrate them to your care,
In all our sorrows and joys you are near.
anoint them for your service where
We are yours, we are yours.
you may need your Gospel to be sown.
J. Wise
2. Take my hands, they speak now for my heart,
and by their actions they will show their love.
Guard them on their daily course, 299
be their strength and guiding force Chorus:
to ever serve the Trinity above. Tell of my love to the Islands,
Tell it everywhere;
3. Take my hands, I give them to you Lord. Show all your brothers and sisters
Our Father's loving care.
Prepare them for the service of your name.
Brothers who are seeking
Open them to human need, living in the night,
and by their love they'll sow your seed Sisters who are weeping,
so all may know the love and hope you give searching for the light.
Take my hands, take my hands, O Lord. Tell of my love to all people,
Live in my love every day!
S. Temple
1. O my people,
I demanded,
Bring light to all men;
297 Shine before them,
1. Take, Lord, receive all my liberty, I commanded
my memory, understanding, my entire will. Till I see you again.
When I look every day
at my children in their plight,
Refrain: They're alone, they're in
Give me only your love and your grace: darkness.
That's enough for me. Who'll bring them light?
Your love and your grace are enough for me.
2. O my people,
2. Take, Lord, receive all I have and possess. I demanded,
You have given all to me; now I return it. Justice must be your theme;
Are you laughed at,
3. Take, Lord, receive all is yours now; are you branded,
Was it only a dream?
dispose of it wholly according to your will.
When I look every day
At my children's misery,
J. Foley They're in prison, they seek refuge
Who'll set them free?

298 3. O my people, I demanded,

Chorus: Love all men everywhere;
You may walk empty-handed
Take our bread, we ask you;
But teach all men to care.
Take our hearts, we love you, When I look every day
Take our lives, oh Father; At my children in their fears,
We are yours, we are yours. They're suffering, they're crying
Who'll wipe their tears?
1. Yours as we stand at the table you set;
yours as we eat the bread Words:C. Harvey
Music: Odette Ver Cruysse
Our hearts can't forget.
We are the signs of your life with us yet,
we are yours, we are yours. 300
1. Thank you for giving me the morning.
2. Your holy people standing washed in your blood, Thank you for every day that's new.
Spirit-filled yet hungry
Thank you that I can know my worries
we await your food;
can be cast on you.
We are poor, but we've brought
2. Thank you for all my friends and neighbours, 302
Thank you for all those that live, 1. The Church's one foundation
Thank you for even greatest enemies is Jesus, Christ her Lord;
I can forgive. She is his new creation,
by water and the Word.
From heav'n he came and sought her.
3. Thank you I have my occupation.
to be his holy bride;
Thank you for ev'ry pleasure small.
with his own blood he bought her,
Thank you for music, light and gladness.
and for her life he died.
Thank you for them all.
2. Elect from ev'ry nation,
4. Thank you for many little sorrows. yet one o'er all the earth,
Thank you for ev'ry kindly word. Her charter of salvation.
Thank you for ev'rywhere your guidance One Lord, one faith, one birth;
reaches ev'ry land. one holy name she blesses,
Partakes one holy food,
5. Thank you, O Lord, your Love is boundless. and to one hope she presses,
Thank you, that I am full of you. with ev'ry grace endued.
Thank you, you made me feel
so glad and thankful as I do. 3. Mid toil, and tribulation,
and tumult of her war,
W. Van der Haas she waits the consummation
Peter-Paul Van Lelyveld of peace for evermore;
till with the vision glorious
her longing eyes are blest,
301 and the great Church victorious
1. Thank you, Lord, on this day, shall be the Church at rest.
for our many good blessings.
Thank you, Lord, on this day, 4. Yet she on earth hath union
for our many close friendships. with God, the Three in One,
Glory to God! May you hear our prayer, and mystic sweet communion
Guide us on forever. With those whose rest is won:
Thank you, Lord, on this day, O happy ones and holy!
for our blessings and friendships. Lord, give us grace that we
Like them, the meek and lowly,
On high may dwell with thee.
2. Grant us, Lord, on this day,
deeper insights and challenge,
S. J. Stone
That each day we may grow in faith
and knowledge and wisdom.
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Glory to God! May you hear our prayer,
1. The day thou gavest, Lord, is ended,
Guide us on forever.
The darkness falls at thy behest;
Grant us, Lord, on this day,
to thee our morning hymns ascended,
deeper insights and challenge.
thy praise shall sanctify our rest.

3. Lord, we ask, as we go
2. We thank thee that thy Church unsleeping,
into all of life's pathways;
while earth rolls onward into light,
That each day we may know
through all the world her watch is keeping,
you are calling us onwards.
And rests not now by day or night.
Glory to God! May you hear our prayer,
Lead us on forever,
3. As o'er each continent and island
so, each day, we may know
the dawn leads on another day,
you are leading us onward.
The voice of prayer is never silent,
nor dies the strain of praise away.
Music: Edelweiss

4. The sun that bids us rest is waking

Our brethren 'neath the western sky;
And hour by hour fresh lips are making
thy wondrous doings heard on high.
 Take comfort now, though skies are gray,
5. So be it, Lord? thy throne shall never, Jesus will come, and he will stay.
like earth's proud empires, pass away;
2. Don't bring no money, for this joy is free,
Thy kingdom stands, and grows for ever Just bring your best friend and the family,
till all thy creatures own thy sway. And join the children of the God of Love and of peace.
You'll find some black men, white men, Chinese too,
J. Ellerton Not the colour of the skin but the heart will do.
We're all high class, by Blood set free.

304 D. Bernard
1. The first Nowell, the angel did say,
Was to certain poor Shepherds
in fields as they lay: 306
In fields where they lay keeping their sheep, Chorus:
on a cold winter's night that was so deep. The King of Glory comes,
the nation rejoices;
Open the gates before Him,
Chorus:
lift up your voices.
Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, Nowell,
Born is the King of Israel!
1. Who is the King of glory,
How shall we call Him?
2. They looked up and saw a star He is Emmanuel, the promised of ages.
Shining in the east, beyond them far;
And to the earth it gave great light, 2. In all of Galilee, in city or village,
And so it continued both day and night. He goes among His people,
curing their illness.
3. And by the light of that same star,
Three wisemen came from country far; 3. Sing then of David's Son,
To seek for a king was their intent, Our Saviour and brother,
And to follow the star wherever it went. In all of Galilee was never another.

4. He gave His life for us, the pledge of salvation,

4. This star drew nigh to the north-west,
He took upon Himself the sins of the nation.
O'er Bethlehem it took its rest,
And there it did both stop and stay
5. He conquered sin and death;
Right over the place where Jesus lay he truly has risen.
And He will share with us
5. Then entered in those wise men three, His heavenly vision.
fall reverently upon their knee,
And offered there in his presence, by Willard R. Jabusch,
St Mary of the Lake Seminary,
Their gold and myrrh and frankincense. Mundelein, Illinois 60060.

6. Then let us all with one accord

307
Sing praises to our heav'nly Lord
Chorus:
Who has made heaven and earth of nought, The Lord be with you,
and with His blood mankind has bought. and bless you always.
The Lord be with you, brothers,
Traditional Old English And bless you every day.
The Lord be with you,
And bless you always.
The Lord be with you, sisters,
305 And bless you every day.
1. The Good News travelling around the world,
Is telling people of the many races 1. Let us all be happy
of the coming of the Jesus Kingdom on the earth. and be glad in every land:
And everywhere the people who believe, God is holding everybody
Are finding freedom and a grand relief, In his mighty hand.
And from their sins are now set free.
2. You can tell him what you're thinking
Chorus: Like a trusting boy.
Take comfort now, though skies are gray, Go into God's presence laughing
Jesus will come, and he will reign, Clap your hands for joy.
 3. His Word is our great salvation,
3. Speaking truth and living love, Food for our very being.
We shall destroy the lie;
O listen, O listen to His call
Serving God, we'll share our joy,
and we shall never die. As His word grows in our hearts.

4. Enter in his house with singing, L. Gill

Singing all the way.
Glorify the holy name of God
all through the day. 310
5. For the Lord's a gracious Father; Ant. 1
mercy here to stay; My Shepherd is the Lord,
And his faithfulness will nothing indeed shall I want.
never, ever go away.
Ant. 2
P. Quinlan His goodness shall follow me always
to the end of my days.

308 1. The Lord is my Shepherd;

1. The Lord's my Shepherd, I'll not want. there is nothing I shall want.
He makes me down to lie Fresh and green are the pastures
in pastures green. He leadeth me where he gives me repose;
the quiet waters by. Near restful waters he leads me
to revive my drooping spirit.
2. My soul he doth restore again,
and me to walk doth make 2. He guides me along the right path;
within the paths of righteousness, he is true to his name.
e'en for his own name's sake. If I should walk in the valley of darkness
no evil would I fear.
3. Yea, though I walk in death's dark vale, You are there with your crook and your staff;
yet will I fear no ill. with these you give me comfort.
For thou art with me,
and thy rod and staff 3. You have prepared a banquet for me
me comfort still. In the sight of my foes.
My head you have anointed with oil;
4. My table thou hast furnished my cup is overflowing.
in presence of my foes.
My head thou dost with oil anoint, 4. Surely goodness and kindness shall follow me
and my cup overflows. all the days of my life.
In the Lord's own house shall I dwell for ever and ever.
5. Goodness and mercy all my life
shall surely follow me. 5. To the Father and Son give glory,
And in God's house for ever more give glory to the Spirit.
my dwelling-place shall be. To God who is, who was,
Crimmond/Grant and who will be for ever and ever.

Gelineau- GRAIL
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1. The Lord has called us His children,
to gather in His name; 311
To celebrate His victorious Word, 1. The Lord is my shepherd;
Together as one body in Christ. He is Lord and I am his guest.
Fresh and green are the pastures
2. His Word will always be with us, where he leads me to my rest.
Whether near or far away. Near peaceful waters he leads me
To cheer up my cheerless heart.
We hear His call deep in our hearts
He guides me on the safe path,
As we listen to His Word.
He will always do his part.
Refrain:
If I should ever walk 2. My own belief in you, my Lord,
in the valley of darkness,
Is only a shadow of your faith in me,
no evil would I fear:
You are there to show the way. Only a shadow of your faith in me,
If I should ever walk Your deep and lasting faith.
in the valley of darkness,
Your crook and your staff, 3. My life is in your hands;
they will lead me through the day. my life is in your hands.
My love for you will grow my God.
2. You prepare a banquet Your light in me will shine.
In the sight of my foes.
You cool my head with oil,
4. The dream I have today, my Lord,
And my cup now overflows.
Surely goodness and kindness Is only a shadow of your dreams for me,
will be with me all the way. Only a shadow of all that will be
The Lord's house for my dwelling, If I but follow you.
I will thank him every day.
5. The joy I feel today, my Lord,
3. Glory be to the Father, Is only a shadow of your joys for me;
Glory to his only Son. Only a shadow of your joys for me
Glory be to the Spirit; when we meet face to face.
Glory, glory, everyone.
Repeat verse 3.
P. Quinlan
C. Landry

312
Chorus: 314
The Lord loves a cheerful giver, give it with love, 1. The Mass is ended, all go in peace;
Give it with love, give it with love. We must diminish, and Christ increase.
The Lord loves a cheerful giver, give it with love. We take Him with us where'er we go,
Praise the Lord, and give it with love. That through our actions
His life may show.
1. Give and you shall receive,
2. We witness his love to everyone,
O give it with love, by our communion with Christ the Son.
Give it with love, give it with love. We take the Mass to all those we meet,
Give and you shall receive, so Christ may shine forth for all to see.
O give it with love,
Praise the Lord, 3. Thanks to the Father who shows the way.
and give it with love His life is with us throughout each day;
Let all our living and loving be
2. You will receive a blessing, to praise and honour the Trinity.
give it with love,
Give it with love, give it with love. 4. The Mass is ended, all go in peace;
You will receive a blessing, We must diminish, and Christ increase.
give it with love, We take him with us where'er we go,
That through our actions his life may show.
Praise the Lord,
The Mass is ended. The Mass is ended,
and give it with love.
The Mass is ended, all go in peace.

K. Williams
S. Temple

315
313
1. The right hand of God
1. The love I have for you, my Lord, is writing in our land,
Is only a shadow of your love for me; Writing with power and with love.
only a shadow of your love for me; Our conflicts and our fears,
Your deep, abiding love. our triumphs and our tears
Are recorded by the right hand of God.
 Let us make our journey now
2. The right hand of God to Bethlehem.
is pointing in our land,
Pointing the way we must go. 2. The prophets’ voice and heralds
So clouded is the way, Are piercing through the night;
so easily we stray, They speak of the promise of a new dawn.
but we're guided by the right hand of God. The end of the long night
of darkness, sin and shame.
3. The right hand of God is striking in our land, And angels voice proclaim:
striking out at envy, hate and greed. A Saviour's born.
Our selfishness and lust,
our pride and deeds unjust 3. The valleys are now filled in,
are destroyed by the right hand of God. The crooked ways made straight.
The rough paths are being smoothed out.
4. The right hand of God The deserts are in blossom,
is lifting in our land, The waste lands now in bloom,
lifting the fallen one by one. And all the trees at Christmas will shout out!
Each one is known by name,
and rescued now from shame 4. The maiden is with child
by the lifting of the right hand of God. And will bear a son;
The name he will be called; "Emmanuel".
5. The right hand of God He will come as a Saviour,
is healing in our land, Salvation to all men;
healing broken bodies, minds and souls. A Morning Star will come to Bethlehem.
So wondrous is its touch,
Last Chorus:
with love that means so much,
There is joy in the heavens,
when we're healed by the right hand of God.
There is joy everywhere,
For the season of Christmas
6. The right hand of God Will soon be here.
is planting in our land, Let the season of his coming
planting seeds of freedom, hope and love. The Advent hope we bring,
In these Caribbean lands, Rejoice in the Lord,
let his people all join hands Rejoice and sing!
and be one with the right hand of God. Rejoice in the Lord
The bells will ring!
7. The right hand of God Rejoice in the Lord,
is moving in our land, The bells will ring!
moving over rivers, lakes and creeks.
As rivers rise and fall, G. Rochard
he moves each corial,
to be nearer to the right hand of God. 317
1. There's a time for loving and a time for embracing.
VV 1-6 P. Prescod There's a time for throwing all past stones away.
V 7 A. Church There's a time for healing and a time for forgiving.
There's a time for building bridges,
and that time is now.
316
Chorus: Chorus:
There is joy in the heavens, Oh, take our hearts, Lord; take our minds.
there is joy everywhere, Take our hands, Lord, and make them one.
For the season of Christmas Take our hearts, Lord; take our minds.
Will soon be here. Take our hands, Lord, and make them one.
Let the season of his coming,
The Advent hope we bring, 2. There's a time for renewing and a time for reconciling,
Rejoice in the Lord, There's a time for binding up the wounds of the years.
There's a time for planting and a time for sowing.
1. David, son of Jesse, There's a time for growing the seeds of unity.
was born in Bethlehem,
And One from David's line will come C. Landry
to reign over Jacob's house forever;
His reign will have no end,
318 A CROWN OF THORNS 320
1. The Spirit lives to set us free,
1. There was no crown for Him of silver or of gold, walk, walk in the light.
There was no diadem for Him to hold; He binds us all in unity,
But blood adorned His brow and proud its stain He bore, walk, walk in the light.
And sinners gave to Him the crown he wore.
Chorus:
Chorus:
Walk in the light (Repeat 3x)
A rugged cross became His throne,
His kingdom was in hearts alone; Walk in the light of the Lord.
He wrote His love in crimson red,
And wore the thorns upon His head. 2. Jesus promised life to all,
walk, walk in the light.
2. He did not reign upon a throne of ivory, The dead were awakened by his call,
But died upon the cross of Calvary; walk, walk in the light.
For sinners there He counted all He owned but loss,
And He surveyed his kingdom from a cross. 3. He died in pain on Calvary,
walk, walk in the light.
3. No purple robe He wore To save the lost like you and me,
His bleeding wounds to hide,
walk, walk in the light.
But stripes upon His back He wore with pride;
And from the wounds there flowed a crimson,
cleansing stream that was a cover 4. We know his death was not the end,
for the soul unclean. Walk, walk in the light.
He gave his Spirit to be our friend,
I. F. Stanphill Walk, walk in the light.

319 5. By Jesus' love our wounds are healed,

Chorus: walk, walk in the light.
The Spirit is a-movin' The Father's kindness is revealed,
all over, all over this land. walk, walk in the light.
(Repeat)
6. The Spirit lives in you and me,
1. Jesus has ascended to his Father's side; walk, walk in the light.
Now he sends apostles, His light will shine for all to see,
preaching far and wide.
walk, walk in the light.
2. His Spirit comes like fire
setting hearts alight; D. Lundy
The Church speaks with his power,
teaching what is right.
321
3. He is watching o'er us, Chorus:
we need never fear; The Son of Man must be lifted up,
Take him all your troubles, Lifted up on high!
then they'll disappear. The Son of Man must be lifted up,
Lifted up on high!
4. Men attack each other, Lifted up on high!
quarrels are begun;
Lifted up on high!
Come, O Holy Spirit,
make your people one. Lifted up on high!
Lifted up on high!
5. Let there be an end to Jesus, Jesus is Lord!
quarrelling and pain;
Bring us to our senses, With all your heart, with all your heart,
bring us peace again. The name of the Lord our God
must be exalted in this world.
6. Reach into our spirits; The name of the Lord our God
fashion us anew; must be exalted in this world.
Touch us with your power, For He is the Way.
make us firm and true. He is the Truth.
Chorus - C. Landry He is the Life.
Verses - A. Church He is the One who redeems us from death.
He gave Himself for us all.
 Come, lift up His name all that would harm me,
before all the earth; stand by me still.
Let Him draw every man unto God.
Repeat Chorus 4. Rising, I thank you,
mighty and strong one,
W. Garcia King of creation,
Giver of rest,
Firmly confessing
322 Threeness of persons,
1. The Virgin Mary had a baby boy, Oneness of Godhead,
The Virgin Mary had a baby boy, Trinity blest.
The Virgin Mary had a baby boy
And they said that his name was Jesus Adapted from St Patrick's Breastplate
J. Quinn
Chorus:
He come from the glory,
He come from the glorious Kingdom; 324 A NEW TIME
He come from the glory,
He come from the glorious Kingdom. ( Song for the Ordination of a new Bishop
Oh, yes! believer , or the installation of any Church Leader)
Oh yes! believer.
1. This is a new time, a new time, little Brother (Sister),[Rev.
He come from the glory,
21:5]
He come from the glorious Kingdom.
And God has set his Spirit-Seal upon you. [Is.61:1; Lk.4:18]
No need to look back, look back at past times, Brother
2. The angels sang when the baby was born, (Sister),
The angels sang when the baby was born, The Lord does something new; can you not see it? [Is.
The angels sang when the baby was born, 43:18-19]
and proclaimed Him the Saviour Jesus. You are his servant whom he upholds,
His chosen One in whom his soul delights, [Is.42:1]
3. The wise men saw where the baby was born, To bring good news to the poor and the little ones, [Lk.
The wise men saw where the baby was born, 10:21; 17:2; 18:16]
The wise men saw where the baby was born, comfort to hearts that hurt. [Is.61:1; Mt.11:29]
And they saw that his name was Jesus.
Refrain:
Lord our God, we pray you for your servant.
Traditional West Indian May he (she) guide us in justice and peace! [cfLk:1:79]

2. Just be the shepherd, the shepherd, little Brother

323 (Sister),
1. This day God gives me The flock of God to you has been entrusted. [1 Peter:5:1]
strength of high heaven, You are a servant, the steward and not the master
Sun and moon shining, (mistress)
Flame in my hearth; When all is said and done, you have your duty. [Lk:17:10]
Flashing of lightning, So, aim to profit those
Wind in its swiftness, in your care
Deeps of the ocean, And not preside, as though you were a ruler. [Rule of
Firmness of earth. Benedict 64:8]
Arrange all things in the House of God, that
none may be troubled or distressed. [Rule of Benedict
2. This day God gives me 31:19]
strength as my steersman,
Might to uphold me, 3. And when the time comes, your time of service ended, [cf
Wisdom as guide. Is. 40:2]
Your eyes are watchful, And God examines you, may he discover:
Your ears are listening, You tempered judgement with mercy and discretion,
Your lips are speaking, [cf Jas. 2:13]
Friend at my side. The strong exulted and the weak were heartened; [Rule of
Benedict 64:10, 19]
3. God's way is my way, “Come, then, my servant,’
may he declare,
God's shield is round me,
“You have been good; to me you have been faithful.
God's host defends me,
Come and enter your Master’s happiness.
Saving from ill; Come now and share my joy.” [Mat.25:21]
Angels of heaven,
drive from me always Refrain:
 Lord our God, we pray you for your servant.
Now, guide him (her) in justice and peace! 4. O Lady, by the stars that make
a glory round thy head;
P. Jordan and by the pure uplifted hands
that for thy children plead;
325 When at the judgment-seat I stand,
1. This is the day, and my good Saviour see;
This is the day Then, Blessed Mother, be at hand
that the Lord has made and please, remember me.
that the Lord has made.
We will rejoice, (During the month of Maythe verses end:)
We will rejoice
and be glad in it Most Holy Mary at thy feet
and be glad in it. I bend a suppliant knee;
This is the day In this thine own dear month of May,
that the Lord has made. Do thou remember me.
We will rejoice
and be glad in it. E. Caswall
This is the day,
This is the day
that the Lord has made. 327
Chorus:
2. This is the day Though the mountains may fall
This is the day and the hills turn to dust,
when he rose again Yet the love of the Lord will stand
when he rose again. as shelter for all who will call on His name.
We will rejoice ..... Sing the praise and the glory of God.

3. This is the day, 1. Could the Lord ever leave you?

This is the day Could the Lord forget his love?
when the Spirit came Though a mother forsake her child,
when the spirit came. He will not abandon you.
We will rejoice ......
2. Should you turn and forsake him,
He will gently call your name.
326 Should you wander away from him,
1. This is the image of the Queen He will always take you back.
who reigns in bliss above;
of her who is the hope of men, 3. Go to him when you're weary,
whom men and angels love. He will give you eagle's wings.
Most holy Mary, at thy feet You will run, never tire,
I bend a suppliant knee; For your God will be your strength.
Dear Mother of my God, I pray,
Do thou remember me. 4. As he swore to your Fathers,
When the flood destroyed the land.
2. The homage offered at the feet He will never forsake you;
of Mary's image here, He will swear to you again.
to Mary's self at once ascends
above the starry sphere. D. Schutte
Most holy Mary at thy feet
I bend a suppliant knee;
O Virgin born without a stain, 328
do thou remember me. Tune: All through the Night

3. Sweet are the flowers we have culled 1. Through the darkness, guiding surely,
this image to adorn; Lord make us one.
But sweeter far is Mary's self, Where the path lies hid obscurely,
That rose without a thorn. Lord make us one.
Most holy Mary, at thy feet Blind lead blind, our footsteps wander
I bend a suppliant knee; off our way, we pause and ponder;
who shall lead us, who shall teach us,
By him who did for sinners die,
Lord make us one.
Do thou remember me.
 Not so: in God’s deep counsels
2. One in spirit, one in feeling, some better thing is stored;
Lord, make us one. we will maintain, unflinching,
Ancient quarrels, gently healing, one Church, one Faith, one Lord.
Lord, make us one.
Nations fight and hate each other, 6. Thy mercy will not fail us,
We desire to help our brother.
Hear our prayer for one another, nor leave thy work undone;
Lord, make us one. with thy right hand to help us
the vict’ry shall be won;
3. Let not fear or pain restrain us. and then, by earth and heaven
Lord, make us one. thy name shall be adored.
Sin and self alone detain us, And this shall be their anthem:
Lord, make us one. one Church, one Faith, one Lord.
Make us one, our sickness caring,
All our sinful burden bearing. Words: E.H. Plumptre (1821-91)
Be with us, our struggle sharing, Music: Basil Harwood (1859-1949)
Lord, make us one.
330
A. Church Chorus:
To be the Body of the Lord in this world;
To have his Spirit coursing through my soul;
329 To know the passion of my Jesus in his love for everyone;
1. Thy hand, O God, has guided To show his mercy in the shadows of this land.
thy flock from age to age;
the wondrous tale is written, 1. Come walk with me, come share my life;
full clear, on every page; you must know the shadows,
our fathers owned thy goodness, if you would know the light.
and we their deeds record;
and both of this bear witness: 2. No eyes have I; no ears to hear;
one Church, one Faith, one Lord. you must be my Body;
And show my Father's care.
2. Thy heralds brought glad tidings
to greatest, as to least; 3. Open your eyes, see what I see
they bade men rise, and hasten For this world how I suffer.
to share the great king’s feast; Share my destiny.
and this was all their teaching,
in every deed and word, 4. I am the vine, branches are you.
to all alike proclaiming Life from me eternal
one Church, one Faith, one Lord. to make your world anew.

3. When shadows thick were falling, 5. One bread, one cup,

and all seemed sunk in night, One heart, and mind,
thou, Lord, didst send thy servants, One great human people
thy chosen sons of light. in fellowship divine.
On them and on thy people
thy plenteous grace was poured, C. Harvey
and this was still their message:
one Church, one Faith, one Lord. 331
1. To Christ, the Prince of Peace,
4. Through many a day of darkness, and Son of God most high,
through many a scene of strife, The Father of the world to come,
the faithful few fought bravely, sing we with holy joy.
to guard the nation’s life.
Their gospel of redemption, 2. Deep in his Heart for us
sin pardoned, man restored, the wound of love he bore;
was all in this enfolded: That love wherewith he still inflames
one Church, one Faith, one Lord. the hearts that him adore.

5. And we, shall we be faithless? 3. O Jesu! Victim blest,

Shall hearts fail, hands hang down? What else but love divine
Shall we evade the conflict, could thee constrain to open thus
and cast away our crown? that Sacred Heart of thine.
 For in thy Kingdom, Lord divine,
4. O fount of endless life! alone we find salvation.
O spring of water clear!
O flame celestial, cleansing all 3. To thee and to thy Church, great King,
who unto thee draw near! We pledge our hearts' oblation;
until before thy throne we sing
5. Hide me in thy dear Heart, In endless jubilation.
For thither we do fly;
There seek thy grace through life, in death M. B. Hellriegel
Thine immortality.
334
6. Praise to the Father be, 1. To Jesus' heart all burning,
and sole-begotten Son; With fervent love for all,
praise, holy Paraclete, to thee. my heart with fondest yearning
While endless ages run. shall raise its joyful strain.
Catholicum Hymnologium
Germanicum Chorus:
Tr. E. Caswall While ages course along,
blest be with loudest song
the Sacred Heart of Jesus
332 by every heart and tongue;
1. To God be the glory, great things He has done, the Sacred Heart of Jesus
So loved He the world that He gave us His Son, by every heart and tongue.
Who yielded His life an atonement for sin,
And opened the life gate that all may go in. 2. O heart, for me on fire
with love no one can speak,
Chorus: my yet untold desire
Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! God gives me for thy sake.
Let the earth hear His voice
Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! 3. Too true, I have forsaken
Let the people rejoice; Thy love for wilful sin:
O come to the Father , through Jesus his Son; Yet now let me be taken
And give Him the glory great things He has done! Back by thy grace again.

2. O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood, 4. As thou art meek and lowly,
to every believer the promise of God! and ever pure of heart,
And every offender who truly believes, So may my heart be wholly
that moment from Jesus a pardon receives. of thine the counterpart.

3. Great things He has taught us, 5. When life away is flying,

Great things He has done, And earth's false glare is done;
And great our rejoicing through Jesus the Son; Still, Sacred Heart, in dying
But purer and higher and greater will be I'll say I'm all thine own.
our wonder, our rapture,
when Jesus we see. A. Schlor
Tr. A.J. Christie
F. J. Van Alstyne
335
1. Too much hurt and frustration,
333
Too much fraud and corruption,
1. To Jesus Christ our Sov'reign King,
And the world we live in is turning in
Who is the world's salvation, the fires of sin and shame.
all praise and homage do we bring What we need is a shaking;
and thanks and adoration. Yes, we need an awakening,
Give it, Lord,
Chorus:
You can set our hearts aflame.
Christ Jesus, Victor!
Christ Jesus, Ruler!
Chorus:
Christ Jesus, Lord and Redeemer! Oh yes, we want a youth quake
to shake the nation;
2. Thy reign extend, O King benign, Send it, Lord, on this generation;
To ev'ry land and nation;
 Turn us all inside out for you.
Come on strong, no reserve I say,
Rumble, tumble like judgement day! 337
Shake! Shake! Shake! Shake! I say. 1. Vaster far than any ocean,
Deeper than the deepest sea
(After final stanza) Is the love of Christ my Saviour,
Reaching through eternity.
Shake! Shake! Shake! Shake! Shake! I say.

2. Gambling, stealing and raping, 2. But my sins are truly many,

Lusting, smoking and drinking; Is God's grace so vast, so deep?
These are just a few of the evils Yes, there's grace o'er sin abounding,
That are present with us each day. grace to pardon, grace to keep.
Moral standards decaying,
Truth and right disappearing, 3. Can he quench my thirst for ever?
We ask you, Lord to come today. Will his Spirit strength impart?
Yes, he gives me living water
3. Youth can conquer the nation, Springing up within my heart.
Youth can dispel damnation;
And today we say we are willing, D. Randall
we will let you have your way.
We no more will be shirking,
We're all set to be working with you, Lord; 338
We ask you to come today. 1. Wake, awake, the night is dying,
And prophets from of old are crying:
P. Mulrain Awake ye children of the light!
Lo, the Dawn shall banish sadness,
336 The Rising Sun shall bring us gladness,
1. To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul And all the blind shall see aright.
In you, Oh Lord, I trust.
Please guard my life, Oh take me away Chorus:
Help me, lest I stray. Rejoice, the King is near,
Our praises he will hear,
2. My eyes are turned to you, alleluia!
Oh my Lord But we must be prepared to see
In you, Oh Lord; I trust the brightness of eternity.
Steadfast are you,
Oh take me away 2. We shall heed the prophets' warning,
Help me, lest I stray. And rise to greet the Prince of Morning.
His gentle rule shall bring us peace.
3. Man alone is nothing, God Love and mercy are his treasure,
Man alone is nothing, Lord The seas and skies obey his pleasure,
You are my King you are my Lord. His mighty rule shall never cease.
Turn to me, O my God,
I am troubled, Oh my Lord , 3. Let the shadows be forsaken,
Help me in my distress, The time has come for us to waken
Save me, Master Lord. And to the Day our lives entrust.
Search the sky for heaven's portal,
4. Make me know your way The clouds shall rain the Light Immortal,
Lead me according to the truth And earth will soon bud forth the just.
Show me all of your paths,
Teach me, Master Lord. P. Nicolai

5. Blot out my wrongs,

My transgressions of old, 339
Show me your mercy, Chorus:
Oh my Lord Wake up, arise, Jerusalem!
Deliver your servant, Be ready to meet your God!
Oh take me away Let him come and find you watching,
Help me, lest I stray. for the time is close at hand.
Wake up, arise, Jerusalem!
R. Ho Lung He comes on the wings of dawn,
 to cleanse you from your darkness 2. Livin' in our cities, people are waiting,
and lead you into peace. People are lonely, waitin' hopefully.
Wake up to my people; listen to their story;
1. Cry out with joy to God, all the earth, As often as you do these things, you do the same for me.
O sing to the glory of his name!
O render him glorious praise!
Say to God: "How tremendous your deeds!" 3. Even in our fam'lies people are waitin',
O people, bless our God, Someone might be cryin', waitin' hopefully,
Let the voice of his praise resound. Wake up to my people; dry their tears of sorrow;
(Ps 66: 1-3,8) As often as you do these things,
You do the same for me.
2. Let the heavens rejoice and earth be glad;
Let the land and all it bears sing for joy R. Repp
At the presence of the Lord,
for he comes,
He comes to rule the earth. 342
He will rule the world with justice; Chorus:
He will judge the peoples with his truth. Walk with me, Oh my Lord,
(Ps 36: 11-13) Through the darkest night and brightest day.
Be at my side, oh Lord,
P. Jordan Hold my hand and guide me on my way.

1. Sometimes the road seems long,

340 my energy is spent.
Wake up from your sleep! Then, Lord, I think of you
Rise from the dead! and I am given strength.
Wake up from your sleep!
Rise from the dead! 2. Stones often bar my path
and there are times I fall,
And Christ will shine, will shine, But you are always there
will shine on you! to help me when I call.
And Christ will shine, will shine,
will shine, will shine on you! 3. Just as you calmed the wind
and walked upon the sea,
M. Duncan Conquer my living Lord,
the storms that threaten me.

341 4. Help me to pierce the mists

Chorus: that cloud my heart and mind
Wake up, my people So that I shall not fear
Wake up,Give a shout! the steepest mountain-side.
Wake up, my people!
Know what life's about and 5. As once you healed the lame
Wake up to the needs of all the ones and gave sight to the blind,
who suffer sorrow. Help me when I'm downcast
Wake up! Promise now to do your best to hold my head up high.
to change tomorrow.
Wake up, my people, and open every door. E. White
Wake up! it's time now; Love my people ever more!

1. All across the nation people are waitin', 343

Hungry people starvin', waitin' hopefully,
Wake up to my people; 1. We are one in the Spirit,
share your table with them; we are one in the Lord.
As often as you do these things, We are one in the Spirit,
you do the same for me. we are one in the Lord.
And we pray that all unity
 may one day be restored. Thanks be to God, Thanks be to God.

4. We are sanctified in Christ,

Chorus: Thanks......
And they'll know we are Sons and heirs through Jesus Christ,
Christians by our love, Thanks be to God,
by our love He is present in His Church,
yes, they'll know we are Dwelling with us here on earth,
Christians by our love. 'Til in triumph He returns
coming in His glory,
2. We will walk with each other, Thanks be to God, Thanks be to God.
we will walk hand in hand.
We will walk with each other, J.A. Greif
we will walk hand in hand.
And together we'll spread the news
that God is in our land. 345
WE ARE COMPANIONS
3. We will work with each other, We are companions on the road,
we will work side by side, walking the way of Jesus.
We will work with each other, Open the Scriptures, Jesus, for us
we will work side by side. Send us your Holy Spirit!
And we'll guard each one's dignity Send us your Spirit now!
and save each one’s pride.
P. Jordan
4. All praise to the Father from whom all things come.
And all praise to Christ Jesus, His only Son.
And all praise to the Spirit who makes us all one 346 WE ARE PILGRIMS TOGETHER

1. We are here in this world of our birth;

By P. Scholtes
1966 FEL Assigned 1991 You have given your love, you are near.
Lorenz Publishing Co. All Rights Reserved. But our goal, it is not of this earth,
It is heaven, the world beyond here.

344 Chorus:
1. We are "People of the Lord," We are pilgrims together,
Thanks be to God. Journeying towards our home.
Giving glory to the Lord, Faith is our light here in darkness.
Thanks be to God We know where is our true destiny.
Through the Sacred Liturgy, Our goal, it is eternity;
Sacrament of Unity Our homeland, heaven above.
To the Holy Trinity, to the Father's Glory Hope guides us, and already
Thanks be to God, Thanks be to God. It has been opened to us through love.

2. We give praise in Jesus' Name, 2. And we journey along through this world,
Thanks...... As the people of God in the desert;
Through Him, with Him and in Him, But we search for our homeland in heaven,
Thanks...... The land God has promised to us.
To the Father, through the Son,
3. You have given your Law on the mountain,
Holy Spirit, All in One
We will sing with love and praise As a Law which all ought to observe;
to the Father's glory. But to us you have given another:
Thanks be to God, Thanks be to God. Your Gospel, the new Law of love.

3. We are unified in Christ, 4. With this manna from heaven you fed them;
Thanks be to God, You consoled them, your people, with bread.
Sharing in the Life of Christ, But to us you have given your Body,
Thanks ..... The true Bread of heaven instead.
With the Truth that we possess,
and the Faith that we profess, 5. With this heavenly food as our comfort,
We can bring all men to Christ And fulfilling the new law of love,
and eternal Glory; Even now, in the midst of this desert,
We have foretaste of glory above.
 3. With these our gifts, Lord,
6. In this world there is no earthly dwelling, we bring our hearts,
That will last, or forever will stand. our minds, our souls;
But we travel on, singing and seeking In mem'ry, dear Lord,
Our future, eternal homeland. of how you gave your life
Rochard/Bogota to save the world.
Bagota Eucharistic Congress We pray that you will accept today
Trans. G. Rochard
the gifts we offer,
each in our own special way.
347 Transfiguration
Chorus: R. Gokool
We behold the splendour of God
shining on the face of Jesus.
We behold the splendour of God 349
shining on the face of the Son. Chorus:
We hold a treasure,
1. And, oh, how his beauty transforms us, not made of gold,
the wonder of Presence abiding. in earthen vessels, wealth untold;
Transparent hearts give reflection One treasure only, the Lord, the Christ.
of Tabor's light within, in earthen vessels!
of Tabor's light within.
1. Light has shown in our darkness,
God has shown in our heart;
2. Jesus, Lord of Glory, with the light of the glory
Jesus, beloved Son. of Jesus the Lord.
Oh, how good to be with you,
How good to share your light. 2. He has chosen the lowly
How good to share your light. Who are small in this world;
in his weakness is glory
Carey Landry in Jesus the Lord.
1977 by North American Liturgy Resources,
10802 N. 23rd Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85029, USA.
All rights reserved. Used with permission. 1975 by John Foley S.J
.and North American Liturgy Resources,
Phoenix, Arizona, 85029, USA.
All rights reserved. Used with permission.
348
1. We come to you, Lord,
bearing gifts of bread and wine; 350
recalling how, Lord, Chorus:
You gave your gift of love divine. Welcome Lord, welcome Lord,
Before your table, Welcome to this our church
right now we stand, Oh please, Lord, Welcome in peace and unity
Welcome Lord, welcome Lord,
Accept these presents from our hands.
Welcome to this our Church
Welcome to this community.
2. Take these our gifts, Lord,
sanctify them, make them thine. 1. We, your people, praise you
Pronounce the words, Lord, In you we trust
that make your flesh and blood
Sent from the Father above
of bread and wine.
(We welcome and we praise you)
Then to our Father, We are gathered as a people
who reigns high above, United as one
show these our gifts, Lord, To praise and glorify your name.
tell him of our love. We welcome and we praise you,
We bless and glorify your name (Repeat)
We know that your love for all mankind
did make the earth yield 2. We, your people, adore you.
This bread and wine; We revere your name.
You who shared our humanity You are our shield, our saving strength.
gave us this life-giving mystery, (We welcome and we praise you)
So that through it we may share in your divinity. Let all people, thank you
For great is your works
 We praise and bless your holy name. 2. We sing your wonders, Lord.
We welcome and we praise you, We sing your wonders, Lord.
We bless and glorify your name (Repeat) For love shines out in all you do.
We sing your wonders, Lord.
3. God of mercies, God of grace
The giver of life
You sent your Son to redeem the world.
3. We wait in joy, O Lord.
(We welcome and we praise him)
We wait in joy, O Lord.
Son of God, Lord Jesus Christ
Guide us all Till you return to take us home,
Show us the newness of life We wait in joy, O Lord.
We welcome and we praise you
We bless and glorify your name C.A. Reilly

We welcome you,
We praise you, 353
We bless and glorify your name (Repeat)
We welcome you Refrain:
We remember how you loved us to your death,
C. Bovell and still we celebrate,
for you are with us here:
And we believe that we will see you when you come,
351 in your glory, Lord, we remember,
Chorus: we celebrate, we believe.
Welcome my little one
to the House of the Lord 1. Here, a million wounded souls are yearning
and be baptised
just to touch you and be healed;
be baptised, be baptised,
Gather all your people,
In the name of the Father and the Son
And the Holy Spirit, and hold them to your heart.
I baptise you, I baptise you.
(Mt 29, 19. Adptd) 2. Now we create your love, we bring the bread
and wine to share a meal;
1. Unless a man is born Sign of grace and mercy,
through water and the Spirit, the presence of the Lord.
He cannot enter the Kingdom of God.
(Jn 3,5) 3. Christ, the Father’s great “Amen”
to all the hopes and dreams of ev’ry heart;
2. And Jesus said "Now let the children come to me, Peace beyond all telling,
For to such as these the kingdom belongs." and freedom from all fear.
(Mk 10, 14)
4. See the face of Christ revealed
3. My disciples, know I am with you always, In every person standing by your side;
I’m with you always to the end of time. Gift to one another,
(Mt 28, 20) and temples of your love.

G. Mader UM. Haugen

352
1. We long for you, O Lord. 354
We long for you, O Lord. 1. We see the Lord, we see the Lord
Come make us one with you in love. and he is high and lifted up,
We long for you, O Lord. and His train fills the Temple,
He is high and lifted up
Refrain: And his train fills the Temple.
Risen, Saviour, King of Glory, The angels cry, "Holy"
Come today in mystery. The angels cry "Holy".
Make in us your earthly dwelling The angels cry, "Holy is the Lord".
Till you come in majesty.
2. We see the Lord, we see the Lord, 356
And His face shines forth 1. We shall overcome (twice),
as a light in the Temple. We shall overcome some day;
And His face shines forth For deep in my heart, I do believe
as a light in the Temple. We shall overcome some day.
The seraphs cry "Worthy",
The seraphs cry "Worthy, 2. We'll walk hand in hand (twice),
The seraphs cry worthy, is the Lord". We'll walk hand in hand some day;
For deep in my heart, I do believe
3. We hear the Lord, we hear the Lord, We'll walk hand in hand some day.
And His Word issues forth
and resounds through the Temple. 3. We shall live in peace (twice),
And His Word issues forth We shall live in peace, some day;
and resounds through the Temple. For deep in my heart, I do believe
The elders cry "Amen", We shall live in peace some day.
The elders cry "Amen",
The elders cry "Amen, it is so". 4. Truth will make us free (twice),
Truth will make us free someday;
4. We bless the Lord, For deep in my heart I do believe
we bless the Lord, Truth will make us free some day.
And as incense goes up
so our prayers fill the Temple. Anon
And as incense goes up,
so our prayers fill the temple.
The people cry "Glory", 357
The people cry "Glory", We thank You, Father,
The people cry "Glory to the Lord". for the gift of faith.
Unknown Through Jesus Christ your Son.
And for the gift of life
355 with each other
Chorus: In this our family.
We're going with Jesus, May your Good News be a constant source
of strength and joy
Walking together over the path he has trod;
For all of us who share in
and up every mountain, down every valley
Your wonderful love each day.
We walk along with God.
To live in the Spirit is to grow in liberty
1. He is the author of our life, Without love, our freedom cannot be real!
Our comforter and friend,
W. Priory
He is with us now and He will be G. Norbert.
Right with us to the end. 2008 The Benedictine Foundation
of the State of Vermont Inc.
2. In working for the Lord on earth,
One thing you'll find is true: 358
The good you do will all come back 1. We three Kings of Orient are,
A hundredfold to you. Bearing gifts we traverse afar,
Field and fountain,
3. Love's like a candle God sets out Moor and mountain,
To light your world and mine; Following yonder star.
If each of us would light but one,
Just think how it would shine. Chorus:
O Star of wonder, Star of night,
4. O Lamb of God, you died for us; Star with royal beauty bright.
You taught us how to live; Westward leading, still proceeding,
To love each other, help each other, Guide us to Thy perfect light.
Just the way you did.
2. Born a King on Bethlehem plain,
C. Rivers Gold I bring to crown Him again.
King forever, ceasing never,
over us all to reign.
 All because we do not carry
3. Frankincense to offer have I, Everything to God in
Incense owns a Deity nigh; prayer.
Prayer and praising, all men
raising, 2. Have we trials and
worship Him, God most high.
temptations,
Is there trouble anywhere?
4. Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume
We should never be
breathes a life of gathering gloom;
Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying. discouraged,
Sealed in the stone-cold tomb. Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Can we find a friend so faithful
5. Glorious now behold Him arise, Who will all our sorrows share?
King and God and sacrifice; Jesus knows our every weakness,
'Alleluia! Alleluia! Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Earth to heaven replies!
3. Are we weak and heavy-laden,
J.H. Hopkins Cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Saviour still our refuge,
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
359 Do your friends despise, forsake you?
1. We will go unto the altar of God, Take it to the Lord in prayer;
One Bread, one Body are we; In His arms He'll take and shield you,
We will offer adoration to God, You will find a solace there.
One Bread, one Body are we.
United in prayer with the priest of God, J. Scriven
United in praising the Name of God;
United in Sacrifice to our
God, 361
One Bread, one Body are we, 1. What can we offer you,
Fulfilling our destiny. Lord our God?
How can we worship you
Chorus: as you deserve?
To love the Lord with all our strength, We can only offer
To love the Lord with all our might, what our lips do proclaim.
To love the Lord above all things, We can only offer you
One Bread, one Body are we. humble acts of praise.
But we offer this with Jesus
2. Christ has sent the Holy Spirit to us; Our brother, Jesus your Son.
One Bread, one Body are we; We join with him,
He will offer adoration with us, Glory to you, O God.
One Bread, one Body are we. We join with him,
United in love with the love of Christ, Glory to you, O God!
United in faith in the words of Christ,
United in brotherhood 2. What can we offer you,
led by Christ, Lord our God?
One Bread, one Body, are we, How can we thank you
Fulfilling our destiny. for all that you've done?
We can only say it, Lord God,
J.A. Greif We thank you so.
We can only try to live
grateful lives, O Lord.
360 But we offer this with Jesus,
1. What a friend we have in Jesus. Our brother, Jesus your Son.
All our sins and griefs to bear! We join with him,
What a privilege to carry Our thanks to you, O God.
Everything to God in prayer. We join with him,
O, what peace we often forfeit, Our thanks to you, O God.
O, what needless pain we bear,
 363
3. What can we offer you, 1. What shall we give to the child in the manger?
Lord our God? What shall we give him that He will enjoy?
How do we prove Milk and wild honey for this little stranger,
we are truly sorry, Lord? food to give strength to a new little boy.
We can say it often, Lord God,
Sorry that we are. 2. What shall we give to the first born of Mary;
We can try to prove it, Lord, things that will nourish a new life begun?
by the way we live. Fruits of the forest and figs from the fig tree,
And we offer this with Jesus, nurtured in soil and ripened by sun.
Our brother, Jesus, your Son.
We join with him 3. This child must grow to inherit a kingdom,
forgive our sins, O God. blossom and ripen like fields of good corn,
We join with him bearing a seed that will fall and lie buried,
forgive our sins, O God. springing up new in the bright Easter morn.

4. What can we offer you, Lord our God? 4. What shall we give to the child in the manger?
Dare we present you What shall we give him that he will enjoy?
With another call for help? Give of the best to the one who will save us,
We just have to say it, Lord God, we need you so. food to give strength to this man still a boy.
We just have to beg you Lord,
Take us by the hand. Stephen Dean
And we offer this with Jesus, 364
Chorus:
Our brother, Jesus, your Son.
Whatsoever you do to the least of my people
We join with him, That you do unto me.
Lord, we need you so.
We join with him, 1. When I was hungry you gave me to eat,
Lord, we need you so. When I was thirsty you gave me to drink;
Now enter into the home of my father.
T. Shelly
1971 by Alba House Communications, 2. When I was homeless you opened the door,
Canefield, Ohio 44406 USA.
From the recording YAHWEH REJOICES When I was naked you gave me your coat;
by Tom Shelley. Now enter.....

362 3. When I was weary you helped me find rest,

1. What child is this, who, laid to rest, When I was anxious you calmed all my fears;
on Mary's lap, is sleeping? Now enter.....
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet,
While shepherds watch are keeping? 4. When in a prison you came to my cell,
This, this is Christ the King; When on a sick-bed you cared for my needs;
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing; Now enter into.....
Come, greet the infant Lord,
The Babe, the son of Mary! 5. Hurt in a battle, you bound up my wounds,
Searching for kindness you held out your hand;
2. Why lies He in such mean estate, Now enter....
Where ox and ass are feeding?
Good Christians fear: for sinners here 6. When I was negro or
the silent Word is pleading. chinese or white,
Nails, spear, shall pierce Him through, Mocked and insulted you carried my cross;
The cross be borne for me, for you; Now enter.....
Hail, hail the Word made flesh,
The Babe, the Son of Mary! 7. When I was aged you bothered to smile,
When I was restless you listened and cared;
3. So bring him incense, gold and myrrh. Now enter.....
Come peasant, king, to own him.
The King of kings salvation brings. 8. When I was laughed at, you stood by my side,
Let loving hearts enthrone him. When I was happy, you shared in my joy;
Raise, raise the song on high. Now enter.....
The Virgin sings her lullaby:
Joy, joy for Christ is born, _ by Willard F Jabusch,
the Babe, the Son of Mary! St Mary of the Lake Seminary
Words: W.C. Dix, Music: Traditional Mundelein, Illnois 60060.
365 WHAT WILL YOU BRING 367
1. Where charity and love prevail
1. When Augustus issued a decree There God is ever found;
that a census of the world be done, Brought here together by Christ's love,
Joseph and Mary left Galilee By love are we thus bound.
and went to Bethlehem.
There, on a cold and wint’ry night
when the wolves howled on the ground, 2. With grateful joy and holy fear
Jesus Christ was born in a stable His charity we learn;
and glory shone around. Let us with heart and mind and soul
Now love Him in return.
Chorus:
What will you bring to the Christ Child?
What will you bring to the crib? 3. Forgive we now each other's faults
What will you bring to the Christ Child? as we our faults confess;
What will you bring to the crib? And let us love each other well,
In Christian holiness.
2. Out in pastures near some shepherds lay,
keeping watch over their flocks that night, 4. Let strife among us be unknown,
When light shone o’er them so suddenly
Let all contention cease;
from the heav’ns so bright.
Their faces aglow with a radiance, Be His the glory that we seek,
some angels sang so sweet and gay: Be ours His holy peace.
“Be not afraid, tidings we bring you,
the Christ was born today.” 5. Let us recall that in ourmidst
Dwells God's begotten Son;
3. Shepherds went as the angels had said,
and ran towards the place to see. As members of His Body joined
There in that stable in Bethlehem We are in Him made one.
saw the Holy Family.
When three wise men heard of the birth, 6. No race or creed can love exclude
With haste they came to see, and then, if honored be God's Name;
Joy and mirth! Their hearts were so glad. Our brotherhood embraces all
So be it with all men.
Whose Father is the same.
J. Mathurin
D. P. Benoit

366
368
1. When I behold the wondrous cross 1. While shepherds watched their flocks by night,
on which the Prince of Glory died, All seated on the ground,
My richest gain, I count but loss, The angel of the Lord came down
And pour contempt on all my pride. And glory shone around.

2. "Fear not!" said he for mighty dread

2. Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, had seized their troubled mind,
Save in the death of Christ my God; "Glad tidings of great joy I bring
The vain things that attract me most to you and all mankind.”
I sacrifice them to his blood.
3. To you in David’s town this day
Is born of David’s line
a saviour, who is Christ the Lord;
3. See, from his head, his hands, his feet And this shall be the sign:
What grief and love flow mingled down;
Did e'er such love and sorrow meet, 4. "The heav'nly Babe you there shall find
Or thorns compose so rich a crown? To human view displayed,
All meanly wrapped in swathing bands
And in a manger laid."
4. Were all the realm of nature mine
It would be off'ring far too small; 5. Thus spoke the Seraph; and forthwith
Love so amazing, so divine appeared a shining throng
demands my soul, my life, my all. of angels praising God, who thus
addressed their joyful song:
I. Watts
6. "All glory be to God on high, 4. Where will the Saviour be born, Mary, where?
And on the earth be peace; Where will the Saviour be born, Mary, where?
Goodwill hence forth from heav'n to men He's born of you, He's born of me,
Begin and never cease." Who welcomes Him, there He will be.
He comes to save his people from their sins.
N. Tate
5. Why does the Saviour come, Mary, why?
Why does the Saviour come, Mary, why?
369 This is the wondrous mystery,
Chorus: To which love is the root and key.
With a mighty hand, He comes to save His
With an outstretched arm, people from their sins.
He led them and set them free;
With a mighty hand, Copyright: Medical Missionary Sisters
With an outstretched arm,
He died on Calvary.
With a mighty hand, 371
With an outstretched arm, 1. Who can bridge the troubled waters?
He leads us forth into his kingdom, It is Jesus, my friend!
The new Jerusalem, the promised land, Who can heal the broken hearted?
And our eternal home. It is Jesus, my friend!
Who can save us from damnation?
1. God is moving through the land, It is Jesus, my friend!
He is moving with His mighty hand. The One whose resurrection
From Calvary to eternity. Brought us victory, my friend.
God is leading us on.
2. Who can brighten your tomorrow?
It is Jesus, my friend!
2. Let us lift up our hearts and our voices, Who can free you from your bondage?
Let us go forth with the Lord. It is Jesus, my friend!
We'll praise His name and proclaim His fame, Who can fill you with great power?
his wonderful deeds in our land. It is Jesus, my friend!
Power to serve him everyday -
3. We are ending our celebration Jesus, my friend!
Nourished by the Word and Bread of life
We go from here to everywhere, 3. Who can fill you with his kindness?
Proclaiming the Gospel of Christ. It is Jesus, my friend!
Who can fill you with all wisdom?
G. Rochard It is Jesus, my friend!
Who can open up your mind?
It is Jesus, my friend!
370 And give you all
knowledge?
1. Who do you bear in your heart, Mary, who? For living,
Who do you bear in your heart, Mary, who? Jesus, my friend!
In my heart I bear a Son,
The God and friend of everyone. 4. Who can take away your sorrow?
He comes to save His people from their sins. It is Jesus, my friend!
Who can take away all pain?
2. What is the Saviour's name, Mary, what? It is Jesus, my friend!
What is the Saviour's name, Mary, what? Who gives hope to face your burdens?
His name is Jesus, Christ and Lord, It is Jesus, my friend!
In Him salvation is restored. The spirit of peace and joy for eternity?
He comes to save His Jesus, my friend.
people from their sins.
L. Gill
3. When will the Saviour come, Mary, when?
When will the Saviour come, Mary, when?
When love is cold and hope has died,
He'll come as love personified.
He comes to save his
people from their sins.
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Chorus: 374
Yahweh, I know you are near, Chorus:
Standing always at my side; Yes, I shall arise and
You guard me from the foe, return to my Father.
And you lead me in ways everlasting.
1. To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul,`
1. Lord you have searched my heart ,
And you know when I sit and when I stand. In you, O my God, I place all my trust. (Ps 25, 1-2)
Your hand is upon me
protecting me from death, 2. Look down on me, have mercy O Lord.
keeping me from harm. Forgive me my sins ,
behold all my grief.
2. Where can I run from your love? (Ps 25, 18)
If I climb to the heavens you are there;
If I fly to the sunrise, or sail beyond the sea, 3. My heart and soul shall yearn for your face;
Still I'd find you there. Be gracious to me and answer my plea.
(Ps 27: 7-8)
3. You know my heart and its ways
You who formed me before I was born; 4. Do not withhold your goodness from me,
In the secret of darkness, O Lord may your love be deep in my soul.
before I saw the sun, (Ps 40, 12)
In my mother's womb.
5. To you I pray, have pity on me,
My God, I have sinned
4. Marvellous to me are your works!
against your great love. ((Ps 41, 5)
How profound are your thoughts, my Lord.
Even if I could count them, 6. Mercy I cry, O Lord, wash me clean,
they'd number as the stars; And whiter than snow my spirit shall be.
You would still be there. (Ps 51, 3)

D. Schutte 7. Give me again the joy of your help;

Now open my lips, your praise I will sing.
(Ps 51, 14, 17)

373 8. Happy are they, forgiven by God,

Chorus: Their sins blotted out, their guilt is no more.
Yahweh is the God of my salvation; (Ps 32, 1)
I trust in Him and have no fear.
9. You are my joy, my
I sing of the joy which His love gives to me;
refuge and strength,
And I draw deeply from the springs of His great kindness. Let all upright hearts give praise to the Lord.
(Ps 64,11)
1. Open your eyes to the wonder of this moment,
The beginning of another day. 10 My soul will sing, my heart will rejoice.
The blessings of God will fill all my days.
(Ps 30, 13)
2. Be with us Lord as we break through with each other
to find the truth and beauty of each friend. L. Deiss

3. When evening comes and our day of toil is over,

give us rest, O Lord, in the joy of many friends. 375
Chorus:
4. Take us beyond the vision of this day Your greatness was your faith.
to the deep and wide ways of your infinite love and life. Your greatness was your love.
Your greatness was your given word
W. Priory when you said 'Yes' to the Lord.
G. Norbet, O.S.B.
2008 The Benedictine Foundation 1. Rejoice highly favoured,
of the State of Vermont Inc. The Lord is with you;
'You shall become a mother'
The Lord's own words to you.
2. Rejoice, Abraham's daughter, For you can heal a wounded man,
obedient in faith; or make a poor man rich,
Like Isaac of the promise, if you sing out the Word of the Lord.
Your Son we all await.
2. You are called to the Word of the Lord!
3. Rejoice, Zion's daughter, You are called to the Word of the Lord!
The mother of our King. For the Lord has come in power;
We, his kingly people, if you believe, He lives in you!
to you we gladly sing. You must breathe out the
Word of the Lord!
4. Rejoice, our Patron,
You help us perpetually. 3. O my people, don't wait any longer!
We, your faithful children, O my people, don't wait any longer!
profess our loyalty. For my children are starving for my living water,
You must cry out the Word of the Lord!
G. Rochard
4. You must cry out the Word of the Lord!
You must cry out the Word of the Lord!
376 For you can heal a wounded man,
1. You have all my future in your hands, or make a poor man rich,
in your hands. If you give out the Word of the Lord!
I bid you take over all my life, Lord.
My dreams, aspirations, all my best, Jesus, Lord. C. Gordon
My hopes, my fears, in your hands.
378
Chorus: Chorus:
In your hands, You shall be my witnesses
Lord, I place today, tomorrow. unto the ends of the earth,
In your hands, witnessing to my truth
Lord, I surrender all. And to my love.
In your hands,
I commit my joys, my sorrows, 1. If you follow in my footsteps,
In your hands, You shall be my witness,
Lord, I surrender all. If you take up your cross and follow me,
And do not be afraid,
2. Keep walking beside me every night, every day But believe in me.
And giving me courage for the fray, Lord.
I need you to guide me every step of the way, 2. If you abide in me,
Forsake me not, Lord, I pray. You shall be my witness,
For with me in you,
3. You place many duties in my hands, In my hands; You will bear fruit in plenty,
And shaping my world is my task, Lord. A fruit that will remain,
On you I depend, Lord, A fruit that will last.
For the power; this I ask
That all make sense in my hands. 3. If you love one another,
You shall be my witness,
4. So Lord I am trusting everything to your hands, For then everyone will know that you are mine,
And then I keep praying for our land, Lord. When you love one another in truth,
To labour with others for the best, Jesus, Lord. as I have loved you.
Our all I place in your hands.
4. If you are filled with the Spirit,
A.F. Kirton You shall be my witness,
What to say will be given you,
so do not be afraid,
377 For he who is the Spirit of your Father
1. You must cry out the Word of the Lord! will speak in you.
You must cry out the Word of the Lord!
M. Mc Cooey, H.R.S. Morality, Integrity.
These were what you held dear.

379 5. Upon this Caribbean shore,

Refrain: Be shining lights for evermore;
You shall love the Lord, your God, Our ancestors you are.
with all your soul and mind and heart. For every race of christian men
You shall love your neighbour as yourself. Can learn from you again.
In God’s love you shall take your part. [2X]
P. Caldeira, A. Church &
1. The Pharisees found Jesus M. De Rushe
and they tried to trap him,
tie him up, trip him in his speech. 381
But Jesus saw their malice Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.
as they tried to zap him.
He stepped aside and 1. You sons and daughters of the Lord,
slipped through the breach. The King of heaven, the King adored,
What did he say? from death this day himself restored,
Alleluia!
2. When Pharisees of now-a-days
attempt to trip us, 2. On Sunday morn at break of day,
with shiny guns or sexy talk or drugs; The holy women went their way,
We’ll recognise their to see the place where Jesus lay,
malice as they try to grip us, Alleluia!
and step aside and conquer those thugs.
What shall we say? 3. An angel clad in white they see,
Who sat and spoke unto the three:
P. Jordan `Your Lord has gone to Galilee'
Alleluia!

380 4. That night the Apostles met in fear,

1. You showed your faith for all to see; But Christ did in their midst appear:
Your blood you shed so willingly. `My peace,' he said, `be on all here',
`Twas love of Christ our Lord; Alleluia.
And your desire to keep his word
And share in his great glory. 5. But Thomas, when of this he heard,
Was doubtful of his brethren's word:
Chorus: Wherefore again there came the Lord,
Martyrs! martyrs of Uganda! Alleluia.
Sing your Alleluia! Pray for us.

6. "Behold my side, O Thomas, see,

2. Christ shed his blood on Calvary; My hands, my feet, I show to thee;
Yours you gave in yourcountry. Not faithless, but believing be,"
In Namugongo's fire. Alleluia.
Such sacrifice is ne'er in vain
Eternal life the gain. 7. When Thomas saw that wounded side,
The truth no longer he denied;
3. The Word of God came late to you; "Thou art my Lord and God," he cried,
The soil was rich and so it grew. Alleluia.
Your time of trial came soon,
But you were strong; your life was short. 8. On this most holy Day of days,
And now your name endures. To God your hearts and voices raise;
And let us bless the Lord always.
4. The tyrant's power you did not fear, Alleluia.
And vicious men you would not hear,
Your choice was honesty, 17th Century Tr. E. Caswall
382 GIFT OF FINEST WHEAT

Refrain:
You satisfy the hungry heart
with gift of finest wheat;
Come give to us, O saving Lord,
The bread of life to eat.

1. As when the shepherd calls his sheep,

They know and heed his voice;
So when you call your fam’ly, Lord,
We follow and rejoice.

2. With joyful lips we sing to you,

Our praise and gratitude,
That you should count us worthy, Lord,
To share this heav’nly food.

3. Is not the cup we bless and share

The blood of Christ out poured?
Do not one cup, one loaf, declare
Our oneness in the Lord?

4. The myst’ry of your presence, Lord,

No mortal tongue can tell
Whom all the world cannot contain
Comes in our hearts to dwell.

5. You give yourself to us, O Lord;

Then selfless let us be,
To serve each other in your name
In truth and charity.

R. Kreutz