ST. MARY’S PARISH HYMNAL

HYMN BOOK, THE MASS, AND COMMON PRAYERS

St. Mary’s Church,P. O. Box 51200

DubaiUAE

(for private circulation only)Revised Edition – August 2003

INDEX

Title Hymn #A new commandment 1Abba Father 2Abba father let us be yours 201Abide with me 3All glory laud and honour 202All I ask of you 4All over the world 5All that I am 6All the earth proclaim the Lord 7All the ends of the earth 8All things are thine O Lord 9All to Jesus I surrender 10Alleluia Christ has risen 203Amazing grace 11Angels we have heard on high 184As I kneel before youAshes

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Ave Ave Ave Maria 13Away in the manger 185

Be exalted O God 14Be still and know 15Beginning today 16Bind us together 17Blessed are they 18Blessed be God 19Bread & wine we bring to you lord 204Bring flowers of the rarest 205

Cause me to come 20Christ be beside me 206Colours of day 21Come and go with me 22Come back to me 23Come come come to the manger 186

Come follow me 24Come into his presence singing alleluia 207Come Lord Jesus 25Come O Divine Messiah 208Come O Lord our hunger to relieve 26Come O Lord to my heart 27Come praise the Lord 209Come to the Lord 28Come with your music 29Comfort comfort my people 30

Daily Daily sing to Mary 210Deep calls to deep 31Ding dong merrily on high 187

Ecce Sacer Dos 32Enter his gates with thanksgiving 33Enter the house of the Lord 34Ev’ry morning 35Every bird, every tree 211

Faith can move mountains 36Faith of our Fathers 212Father forgive them 37Father I place into your hands 213Fill my house unto the fullest 214Follow me, follow me 215

Give me oil 38Glory and praise to our God 39Glory to God 40Go in peace 41Go tell it on the mountain 216Go the mass is ended 42God forgave my sin in Jesus name 217God is good to me 43God of mercy 44God still loves the world 45God's Spirit is in my heart 46Going home 218Great indeed are your works O Lord 47Great things happen 48

Hail Queen of heaven 49Hail redeemer King Divine 219Happiness is where you are 50Hark a herald voice is calling 220Hark! The herald angels sing 188Have thine own way Lord 51He is Lord 52He is my everything 53Hear my cry 54Here I am Lord 55His name is higher 56Holy God we praise Thy name 57Holy Virgin by God's decree 58How great is our God 59How great Thou artHow Glad the Song

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I am the bread of life 63I can almost see 221I give my hands 64I have decided to follow Jesus 65

I love you Lord 222I now no longer live 66I rejoiced when I heard 67I sing a song to you Lord 223I will celebrate 224I will never forget you 68I will sing of the mercies 69I worship you 225I’m walking on my way to the Lord 61I’ve got a river of life 62I'll sing a hymn to Mary 70I'll turn my steps to the altar 71In bread we bring you Lord 72In his time 73In moments like this 226Into your hands 74It came upon the midnight clear 189It takes courage 75

Jesu the very thought of Thee 76Jesus meek and humble of heart 77Jesus my Lord behold at length 78Jesus my Lord my God my all 79Jesus you are my salvation 80Joy to the world 190Joy was in my heart 81

Kum ba yah 227

Lay your hands 82Let us bow in adoration 84Let us open up ourselves 85Let’s sing to our Mother 83Liberation 86Lift up your hands 228Listen 87Long time ago in Bethlehem 191Look upon our offerings 229Lord accept the gifts we offer 230Lord accept this bread and wine 88Lord I'm coming home 89Lord Jesus think of me 231Lord make me like you 90Lord we pray for golden peace 91Lord who throughout these 40 days 232Lord you have touched my heart 92Lose yourself in me 93Love is his word 233

Magnificat 94Majesty, worship his majesty 234Make me a channel 95Make me a servant 96Make me an instrument of your peace 97Many times have I turned 235Mary from thy sacred image 236Mary most holy 98More love, more power 237Morning has broken 99Mother dear oh pray for me 238Mother dearest, Mother fairest 239Mother of God plead with your Son 100My God loves me 101My heart's like a flute 102

My Lord He died for a kingdom 103

Nearer my God to Thee 104New life 105No man can live as an island 106No one can give to me that peace 107

O come all ye faithful 192O come O come Emmanuel 240O come O come Emmanuel 193O cross erected above the world 108O give thanks to the Lord 109O God my God 110O let the Son of God enfold you 111O little town of Bethlehem 194O Lord furnace of love 112O Lord I'm not worthy 113O perfect love 114O Sacrament most holy 115O sacred head surrounded 241O Salutaris 116O sing to the chief musician 117O Virgin fair 118Oh how good how wonderful it is 119Oh I love that man of Galilee 120On Jordan’s bank 242On the paten 121On this day of joy 122On we go to Jerusalem 123Once in royal David's city 195One day at a time 124Open our eyes Lord 125Open your ears O Christian people 126Our hearts were made for you Lord 127

Peace is flowing like a river 128Peace perfect peace 129Praise God, Praise God 130Praise him, praise him 243Praise my soul, the King of heaven 244Praise to the Lord the almighty 245Precious Lord 131Put on the armour 132

Rejoice evermore 133Rejoice in the Lord always 134Remember that you are dust 246Ride on, ride on in majesty 247Ring out your joy 135Rugged cross 136

Seek ye first 137Send forth your messengers 248Send forth your Spirit O Lord 138Shepherds of soul 249Shine Jesus shine 250Showers of blessing 139Silent night 196Sing a new song unto the Lord 140Sing of the bride 251Sing praises to the living God 141Sing to the mountains 142Sing we now in praise of Mary 143Somewhere far from town and people 197

Soul of my saviour 144Spirit of God 145Spirit of the living God 146Spirit of the living God 252Sweet heart of Jesus 147Sweet sacrament divine 148

Take and receive 149Take my hands 150Take our bread 151Take this and eat it 152Take Thou the offering 153Tantum Ergo 154Thank you Lord for all you've done 155Thank you Lord for saving my soul 156The Angel Gabriel 253The bells of the Angelus 157The First Noel 198The Greatest Thing 254The King of glory 158The Lord is my shepherd 159The Lord is near 160The Lord's my shepherd 161There is a river 162Therefore we before Him bending 163They'll know we are Christians 164This day god gives me 255This is my commandment 165This is the day 166This world you have made 167Till the end of my days O LordThis Advent we await

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Walk in the light 168We are gathering together 170We are here to praise you 257We celebrate this festive day 171We hail Thee Saviour and Lord 172We have come into his house 173We offer you O Lord divine 258We stand for God 174We three kings 199We’re together again 169Were you there 259 What a friend we have in Jesus 175What a joy what a joy 176What Child is This 262What thanks O Lord 177Whatsoever you do 178When is He coming 261Where two or three are gathered 179Wherever you go 260While shepherds watched their flocks 200Without seeing you we love youWhen is he coming

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Yes I shall arise 181You have everything 182You shall go out with joy 183

PRAYERS AT MASS

I CONFESS to Almighty God, and to you my brothers and sisters that I have sinned through my own fault (strike breast) in my thoughts and in my words, in what I have done and in what I have failed to do. And I ask the blessed Mary ever Virgin, all the angels and saints and you my brothers and sisters, to pray for me to the Lord our God.

GLORY TO GOD in the highest and peace to his people on earth. Lord God, heavenly King, Almighty God and Father, we worship you, we give you thanks, we praise you for your glory. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father. Lord God, Lamb of God, you take away the sin of the world, have mercy on us; you are seated at the right hand of the Father: receive our prayer. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord, you alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit in the glory of God the Father. Amen.

WE BELIEVE in one God, the Father, the Almighty maker of heaven and earth of all that is seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten not made, of one Being with the Father. Through Him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation He came down from heaven, by the power of the Holy Spirit He became incarnate from the Virgin Mary, and was made man. For our sake He was crucified under Pontius Pilate; He suffered death and was buried. On the third day He rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son. With the Father and the Son He is worshipped and glorified. He has spoken through the Prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins. We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.

MAY THE LORD ACCEPT the sacrifice at your hands, to the praise and glory of his name, for our good, and the good of all His Church.

P: The Lord be with you.A: And also with you.

P: Lift up your hearts.A: We lift them up to the Lord.

P: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.A: It is right to give Him thanks and praise.

HOLY, HOLY, HOLY, Lord, God of power and might. Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest!Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.Hosanna in the highest!

1. Christ has died, Christ is risen,Christ will come again!

2. Dying you destroyed our death,Rising you restored our life. Lord Jesus, come in glory!

3. When we eat this bread and drink this cupWe proclaim your death, Lord Jesus, Until you come in glory!

4. Lord, by your cross and resurrection,You have set us free. You are the Saviour of the world.

OUR FATHER who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread: and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

LAMB OF GOD, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, grant us peace.

LORD, I AM NOT WORTHY to receive you, but only say the word and I shall be healed.

PRAYERS AT BENEDICTIONO God in this wonderful Sacrament you have left us the memorial of your Passion, grant that we may so reverence the Sacred Mysteries of your Body and Blood, that the taste of the fruit of your redemption may ever be within us. Who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.

THE DIVINE PRAISESBlessed be God.Blessed be His holy name.Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true man.Blessed be the name of Jesus.Blessed be His most Sacred Heart.Blessed be His most Precious Blood.Blessed be Jesus in the most holy Sacrament of the altar.Blessed be the Holy Spirit the Paraclete.Blessed be the great mother of God, Mary most holy.Blessed be her holy and Immaculate Conception.Blessed be her glorious Assumption.Blessed be the name of Mary, Virgin and mother.Blessed be St. Joseph, her most chaste spouse.Blessed be God in His angels and in His saints.

CONSECRATION OF THE HUMAN RACE TO THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS

Most sweet Jesus, Redeemer of the human race, look down upon us humbly prostrate before Your altar. We are Yours and Yours we wish to be, but to be more surely united with You, behold each one of us freely consecrates himself today to Your Sacred Heart. Many indeed have never known You, many too, despising your precepts have rejected You. Have mercy on them all, most merciful Jesus, and draw them to Your Sacred Heart.Be King, O Lord, not only of the faithful who have never forsaken You, but also of the prodigal children who have abandoned You. Grant that they may quickly return to their Father’s house lest they die of wretchedness and hunger. Be King of those who are deceived by erroneous opinions, or whom discord keeps aloof, and call them back to the harbour of truth and unity of faith so that there may be but one flock and one shepherd.Grant, O Lord, to Your Church assurance of freedom and immunity of harm. Give peace and order to all nations, and make the earth resound from pole to pole with one cry: Praise the Divine Heart that wrought our salvation, to it be glory and honour for ever and ever. AMEN.

CONSECRATION TO THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARYVirgin Mary, Mother of Mercy, Queen of Heaven and Earth, Refuge of Sinners, we consecrate ourselves and our Parish of St. Mary’s in a very special way to your Immaculate Heart.With this act of consecration, we promise to live with You and through You fulfill our Baptismal Vows. We promise to convert ourselves according to the teaching of the Holy Gospel and to dedicate ourselves to the Holy Will of GOD;We place into your hands, O sweet and most merciful Mother, our whole life and our Christian vocation. Under your protection we wish to be apostles and be united in prayer. We promise to love the Holy Father on whom we beg your special protection. We promise to the best of our abilities, to lead all those we come in contact with, towards this great devotion to You. We raise our hearts to you our merciful and powerful Mother, O Clement, O Loving, O sweet Loving Mother.

LATIN TEXTS FOR THE MASSWe give below the Latin Texts for the People's parts of the Mass.

Response to the GreetingAmen or Et cum spiritu tuo.CONFITEOR Deo omnipotenti et vobis, fratres,quia peccavi nimiscogitatione, verbo, opere et omissione:mea culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa.Ideo precor beatam Mariam semper Virginem,omnes Angelos et Sanctos,et vos, fratres, orare pro mead Dominum Deum nostrum.

KYRIE, eleison (2)Christe, eleison (2)Kyrie, eleison (2)

GLORIA in excelsis Deoet in terra pax hominibus bonae voluntatisLaudamus te, benedicimus te, adoremus te, glorificamus te,gratias agimus tibi propter magnam gloriam tuam,Domine Deus, Rex caelestis,Deus Pater omnipotens.Domine Fili unigenite, Jesu Christe,Domine Deus, Agnus Dei, Filius Patris,qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis;qui tollis peccata mundi,suscipe deprecationem nostramQui sedes ad dexteram Patris, miserere nobisQuoniam tu solus Sanctus, tu solus Dominustu solus AltissimusJesu Christe, cum Sancto Spiritu: in gloria Dei Patris.Amen.

After the readings: Deo gratias

Before the GospelDominus vobiscum, Et cum spiritu tuo.Lectio sancti Evangelii secundumGloria tibi, Domine.

At the end of the GospelVerbum Domini, Laus tibi, Christe.

CREDO in unum Deum,Patrem Omnipotentem, factorem caeli et terrae,visibilium omnium et invisibilium.Et in unum Dominum Jesum Christum,Filium Dei unigenitum,et ex Patre natum ante omnia saecula.Deum de Deo, lumen de lumine,Deum verum de Deo vero,genitum, non factum, consubstantialem Patri:per quem omnia facta sunt., Qui propter nos homineset propter nostram salutem, descendit de caelis.Et incarnatus est de Spiritu Sanctoex Maria Virgine, et homo factus est.Crucifixus etiam pro nobis sub Pontio Pilato;passus et sepultus est,et resurrexit tertia die, secundum Scripturas,et ascendit in caelum, sedet ad dexteram Patris.Et iterum venturus est cum gloria, iudicare vivos et mortuos,cuius regni non erit finis.Et in Spiritum Sanctum, Dominum et vivificantem:qui ex Patre Filioque procedit.Qui cum Patre et Filio simal adoraturet conglorificatur:qui locutus est per prophetas.Et unam, sanctam,catholicam et apostolicam Ecclesiam,Confiteor unum baptisma in remissionem peccatorum.Et exspecto resurrectionem mortuorum,et vitam venturi saeculi. Amen.

Response to the offertory prayersBenedictus Deus in saecula

Response to the Orate FratresSuscipiat Dominus sacrificum de manibus tuis

ad laudem et gloriam nominis sui,ad utilitatem quoque nostramtotiusque Ecclesiae sanctae.

Dialogue before the PrefaceDominus vobiscum, Et cum spiritu tuoSursum corda, Habemus ad DominumGratias agamus Domino Deo nostroDignum et iustum est.

SANCTUS, SANCTUS, SANCTUS Dominus Deus Sabaoth.Pleni sunt caeli et terra gloria tuaHosanna in excelsis.Benedictus qui venit in nomine Domini.Hosanna in excelsis.

Acclamation after the Consecration1. Mortem tuam annuntiamus, Domine,

et tuam resurrectionem confitemur, donec venias.

2. Quotiescumque manducamus panem huncet calicem bibimus,mortem tuam annuntiamus, Domine, donec venias.

3. Salvator mundi, salva nos, qui per crucem et resurrectionem tuam liberasti nos.

PATER NOSTERPraeceptis salutaribus moniti,et divina institutione formati,audemus dicere:Pater noster, qui es in caelis:sanctificetur nomen tuum;adveniat regnum tuum;fiat voluntas tua, sicut in caelo, et in terra.Panem nostrum cotidianum da nobis hodie;et dimitte nobis debita nostra,sicut et nos dimittimus debitoribus nostris;et ne nos inducas in tentationem;set libera nos a malo.

Acclamation after the Pater noster

Quia tuum est regnum,et potestas, et gloriain saecula.

At the PeacePax Domini sit semper vobiscum.Et cum spiritu tuo.

AGNUS DEI, qui tollis peccata mundi:miserere nobisAgnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi:miserere nobis.Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi:dona nobis pacem.

Domine, non sum dignusDomine, non sum dignus ut intres sub tectum meum; sed tantum

dic verbo, et sanabitur anima mea.

At the prayer after CommunionDominus vobiscum, Et cum spiritu tuo.Oremus.

At the conclusion of the Prayer: Amen.

At the conclusionDominus vobiscum, Et cum spiritu tuo.Benedicat vos omnipotens Deus, Pater, et Filius, et Spiritus Sanctus. Amen.Ite, missa est, Deo gratias.

THE ANGELUSThe angel of the Lord declared unto Mary:And she conceived of the Holy Spirit.Hail Mary, etc.

Behold the handmaid of the Lord:Be it done unto me according to Thy word.Hail Mary, etc.

And the Word was made flesh:And dwelt among us.Hail Mary, etc.V. Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray:Pour forth, we beseech Thee, O Lord, Thy grace into our hearts, that we, to whom the Incarnation of Christ Thy Son was made known by the message of an angel, may by His Passion and Cross be brought to the glory of His Resurrection. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

May the divine assistance remain always with us. Amen.And may the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

THE REGINA COELIO Queen of Heaven, rejoice, alleluia;For He whom Thou didst merit to bear, alleluia;Has risen as He said, alleluia.Pray for us to God, alleluia.V. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia.R. For the Lord has risen indeed, alleluia.

Let us pray:O God, who didst vouchsafe to give joy to the world through the resurrection of Thy Son, our Lord Jesus Christ; grant, we beseech Thee, that through His Mother, the Virgin Mary, we may obtain the joy of everlasting life. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

May the divine assistance remain always with us. Amen.And may the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

ACT OF CONTRITION

O My God, I am sorry and beg pardon for all my sins, and detest them above all things, because they deserve Thy dreadful punishment, because they have crucified my loving Saviour Jesus Christ, and most of all, because they offend Thine infinite goodness. And I firmly resolve, by the help of Thy grace, never to offend Thee again, and carefully to avoid the occasions of sin.

THE MEMORARERemember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known, that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession, was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence I fly unto thee. O Virgin of virgins, my Mother. To thee I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful; O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.

THE HOLY ROSARYIn the name of the Father, etc.V. O God, come to my assistance.R. O Lord, make haste to help me.Glory be to the Father, etc.I believe in God, etc. (ref. pg. I)V. Praised for ever,R. Be the most Holy Names of Jesus, Mary and Joseph.

The Joyful Mysteries On Mondays, Saturdays (Sundays during Advent)1. The Annunciation2. The Visitation3. The Nativity / Birth of our Lord4. The Presentation of Jesus5. The Finding of Jesus in the Temple

The Sorrowful MysteriesOn Tuesdays & Fridays (Sundays during Lent)1. The Agony in the Garden2. The Scourging at the Pillar3. The Crowning with Thorns4. The Carrying of the Cross5. The Crucifixion

The Glorious MysteriesOn Wednesdays & Sundays1. The Resurrection2. The Ascension3. The Coming of the Holy Spirit4. The Assumption of Our Lady5. The Coronation of Our Lady

The Luminous MysteriesOn Thursdays1. The Baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan2. The Wedding Feast of Cana3. The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God4. The Transfiguration of Jesus on Mt. Tabor5. The Institution of the Eucharist – Last Supper

O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell and lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are mostly in need of Thy mercy.

After each Mystery, say Our Father, ten Hail Marys and one Glory be.

Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy! hail our life, our sweetness, and our hope! To Thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve; to Thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley, of tears. Turn, then, most gracious Advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us; and after this our exile show unto us the blessed fruit of Thy womb, Jesus: O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.

V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us prayO God, whose only begotten Son, by His life, death, and resurrection has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life, grant, we beseech Thee, that meditating upon these mysteries in the most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain, and obtain what they promise: through the same Christ Our Lord. Amen.

The Litany of Our LadyLord, have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy on usChrist, have mercy on us, Christ, have mercy on usLord, have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy on usChrist, hear us, Christ, graciously hear usGod the Father of heaven have mercy on usGod the Son, Redeemer of the world have mercy on usGod the Holy Spirit have mercy on usHoly Trinity one God have mercy on usHoly Mary Pray for us...Holy Mother of God Pray for usHoly Virgin of Virgins Pray for usMother of Christ Pray for usMother of divine grace Pray for usMother most pure Pray for usMother most chaste Pray for usMother inviolate Pray for usMother undefiled Pray for usMother most amiable Pray for usMother most admirable Pray for usMother of good counsel Pray for usMother of our Creator Pray for usMother of our Saviour Pray for usVirgin most prudent Pray for usVirgin most venerable Pray for usVirgin most renowned Pray for usVirgin most powerful Pray for usVirgin most merciful Pray for usVirgin most faithful Pray for usMirror of justice Pray for usSeat of wisdom Pray for usCause of our joy Pray for usSpiritual vessel Pray for usVessel of honour Pray for usSingular vessel of devotion Pray for usMystical Rose Pray for usTower of David Pray for usTower of ivory Pray for usHouse of gold Pray for usArk of the covenant Pray for usGate of heaven Pray for usMorning Star Pray for usHealth of the sick Pray for usRefuge of sinners Pray for usComforter of the afflicted Pray for usHelp of Christians Pray for usQueen of Angels Pray for usQueen of Patriarchs Pray for usQueen of Prophets Pray for usQueen of Apostles Pray for usQueen of Martyrs Pray for usQueen of Confessors Pray for usQueen of Virgins Pray for usQueen of all Saints Pray for usQueen conceived without original sin Pray for usQueen assumed into heaven Pray for usQueen of the most Holy Rosary Pray for usQueen of Peace Pray for us

Lamb of God who takest away the sins of the world .us, O LordLamb of God who takest away the sins of the world

graciously hear us, O Lord

Lamb of God who takest away the sins of the world mercy on us.

We fly to your patronage, O Holy Mother of God: despise not our petitions in our necessities, but deliver us always from all dangers, O Glorious and Blessed Virgin.V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us prayDefend, we beseech You, O Lord by the intercession of the Blessed Mary, ever Virgin, this your family from all adversity: and being prostrate before You with our hearts, mercifully protect us from the snares of the enemy. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

ANIMA CHRISTISoul of Christ, sanctify me.Body of Christ, save me.Blood of Christ, inebriate me.Water from the side of Christ, wash me.Passion of Christ, strengthen me.O good Jesus, hear me.Within Thy wounds hide me.Suffer me not to be separated from Thee.From the malignant enemy defend me.At the hour of my death call me.And bid me come to Thee,That with Thy Saints I may praise TheeFor all eternity. Amen.

PRAYER TO THE INFANT JESUSDear Infant Jesus in the Manger, by virtue of Your Holy Name, I beg of You to grant my petition.

Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary, at midnight in Bethlehem, in piercing cold. For the merits of that hour, vouchsafe, O my God, to hear my prayer and grant my desires, through the merits of Our Saviour, Jesus Christ, and of His Blessed Mother Amen. Infant Jesus, I trust in You!

PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRITCome, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful, and enkindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created.And Thou shall renew the face of the earth.Let us pray, O God, who has taught the hearts of the faithful by the light of the Holy Spirit, grant that by the gift of the same Spirit we may be always truly wise and ever rejoice in His consolation.

NOVENA PRAYER TO MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP

O Mother of Perpetual Succour, behold me a miserable sinner at thy feet. I have recourse to thee and put my trust in thee, O Mother of Mercy, have pity upon me. I hear thee call by all, the refuge and hope of sinners; be then my refuge and my hope, Succour me for the love Jesus Christ; stretch forth thy hand to me, a poor sinner, who recommend and dedicate myself to thee as thy perpetual servant. I bless and thank God for having in His Mercy given me this confidence in Thee, the pledge, as I believe of my eternal salvation. Alas, too often in past times have I miserably fallen because I had not recourse to thee. I know that thou wilt help me, if I recommend myself to thee, but I fear lest in the occasion of falling, I should cease to call thee and so should lose my soul. This then is the grace I seek from thee, and I beg of thee, as far as I know how and can, to obtain it for me, namely, the assaults of hell, always to have recourse to thee and to say to thee: O Mary help. Mother of Perpetual Succour, suffer me not to lose my God. Amen

NOVENA PRAYER TO ST. ANTHONY OF PADUARemember, O Saint of miracles, that you have never failed to help and to console anyone who has ever sought you in his need. I, too come to thee who are so rich in graces and who are the favoured friend of the infant Jesus, confident that I do not pray in vain.

Eloquent preacher of the infinite mercy of God, refuse not my prayer, but take my petition before the throne of God, so that I may have help and strength in my present trial, and necessity.

Listen, together with my voice, to those countless numbers who trust in you and appeal to you in their need. Amen

1 A NEW COMMANDMENT

A new commandment I give unto you That you love one another as I have loved you (2)

[In the verses the first beat of each bar is given in italics]

1. By this shall all know that you are my disciples 2 If you have love one for another.

2. You are my friends if you do what I command you. 2 Without my help you can do no-thing.

3. I am the true Vine, my Father is the Gard'ner 2 Abide in me: I will be with you.

2 ABBA FATHER

Abba, Father! (3), we love you.

1. You sent your Son to save the world, (3) We thank you.

2. You know our needs before we ask, (3) We praise you.

3. In you we see our destiny, (3) We need you.

3 ABIDE WITH ME1. Abide with me fast falls the eventide,

The darkness deepens; Lord, with me abide!When other helpers fail and comforts flee,Help of the helpless, Lord, abide with me.

2. Swift to its close ebbs out life’s little day;Earth’s joys grow dim, its glories pass away;Change and decay in all around I see;O Thou who changest not, abide with me.

3. Hold Thou Thy Cross before my closing eyesShine through the gloom and point me to the skiesHeav’n’s morning breaks and earth’s vain shadows flee;In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me.

4 ALL I ASK OF YOU

All I ask of you Is forever to remember me as loving you (2)

1. Deep the joy of being together in one heart and for me that’s just where it is.

2. As we make our way through all the joys and painCan we sense our younger truer selves?

3. Someone will be calling you to be there for a whileCan you hear His cry from deep within?

4. Laughter, joy and friendship, the only gifts you are!Have you time? I’d like to be with you.

5 ALL OVER THE WORLD

1. All over the world the Spirit is movingAll over the world, as the prophet said it would beAll over the world, there’s a mighty revelationOf the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea

2. Deep down in my heart...

3. All over the land...

6 ALL THAT I AM

1. All that I am, all that I do,All that I’ll ever have, I offer now to you

Take and sanctify these gifts for your honour, LordKnowing that I love and serve you is enough rewardAll that I am, all that I do, all that I’ll ever have I offer now to you.

7 ALL THE EARTH PROCLAIM THE LORD

All the earth proclaim the Lord, sing your praise to God (2)

1. Serve you the Lord, hearts filled with gladnessCome into His presence singing for joy!

2. Know that the Lord is our Creator,Yes, He is our Father, we are His own.

3. We are the sheep of His green pasture,For we are His people, He is our God.

4. Enter His gates bringing thanksgivingO enter His courts while singing His praise

8 ALL THE ENDS OF THE EARTH

All the ends of the earth, all you creatures of the seaLift up your eyes to the wonders of the LordFor the Lord of the earth, the Master of the seaHas come with justice for the world.

1. Break into song at the deeds of the LordThe wonders He has done in ev’ry age

2. Heaven and earth shall rejoice in His might,Ev’ry heart, ev’ry nation call Him Lord.

9 ALL THINGS ARE THINE O LORD

All things are thine O LordWe offer Thee what we receive from Thy hands.

1. Blessed are Thou O Lord, Israel’s God for all ages,

Thine is the power, and glory and splendour.

2. Thou art the ruler Lord, over the earth and the heavensOnly Thy hand gives greatness and strengthens

10 ALL TO JESUS I SURRENDER

1. All to Jesus I surrender, all to Him I freely giveI will ever love and trust Him, in His presence daily live

I surrender all, I surrender allAll to Thee, my blessed Saviour, I surrender all.

2. All to Jesus I surrender: Lord, I want to follow TheeLose my life that I may save it, Through Thy Cross gain victory

3. All to Jesus I surrender, born of Mary, God’s own SonThru this Eucharistic banquet, make me Jesus, with Thee one

4. All to Jesus I surrender: may I see Thee in the poorIn the fight against oppression let me never Thee ignore.

11 AMAZING GRACE

1. Amazing grace! How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like meI once was lost but now I’m foundWas blind but now I see.

2. ‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fearAnd grace my fears relievedHow precious did that grace appearThe hour I first believed.

3. The Lord has promised good to meHis word my hope securesHe will my shield, my portion beAs long as life endures.

12 AS I KNEEL BEFORE YOU

1. As I kneel before you, as I bow my head in prayer,take this day, make it yours and fill me with your love.

Ave Maria, gratia plena, Dominus tecum, benedicta tu.

2. All I have I give you, ev’ry dream and wish are yoursMother of Christ, Mother of mine, present them to my Lord.

3. As I kneel before you and I see your smiling faceev’ry thought, ev’ry word is lost in your embrace

13 AVE, AVE, AVE MARIA

1. Immaculate Mary! Our hearts are on fireThat title so wondrous fills all our desire

Ave, ave, ave Maria! (2)

2. We pray for God’s glory, may His kingdom comewe pray for his vicar, our Father, and Rome

3. We pray for our mother the church upon earthAnd bless, sweetest Lady, the land of our birth.

4. For poor, sick, afflicted Thy mercy we craveand comfort the dying, Thou light of the grave.

5. In grief and temptation, in joy or in pain,we’ll ask thee, our mother, nor seek thee in vain.

6. In death’s solemn moment, our mother, be nigh;as children of Mary O teach us to die.

7. And crown Thy sweet mercy with this special grace,to behold soon in heaven God’s ravishing face.

8. Now to God be all glory and worship for aye,and to God’s Virgin mother an endless Ave.

14 BE EXALTED O GOD

1. I will give thanks to you O Lord among the peopleI will sing praises to you among the nationsFor your steadfast love is greatIs great to the heavens and your faithfulness,Your faithfulness to the clouds

Be exalted O God above the heavens 2 Let your glory be over all the earth

2. It is good to thank you Lordand to praise your name with musicTo proclaim your love and mercy in the morningFor your deeds have made me gladAt your works I shout in triumphYes how wonderful and how marvelous are your designs

3. All your creatures thank you Lordand your friends repeat their blessingAge to age proclaim your splendour and your gloryYou are kind to us, O God,Full of tender love and mercyAnd your graciousness and your constancyhas no compare

15 BE STILL AND KNOW

1. Be still and know that I am God (3)

2. I am the Lord that healeth Thee (3)

3. In Thee, O Lord, I put my trust (3)

16 BEGINNING TODAY

1. Beginning today my mornings are yours, The hopes that dawn in their light.Beginning today my evenings and dreams: My gift to you is my life.

2. I will always remember the time you first called me Out of my empty sleepTo waken in me the hope of a new day: The love I wanted to seek.

3. You gave me your life, Lord, as sign of the springtime Beginning in me each day.You made me a person with wonder and love, Lord, To newly discover your way.

4. I promise this day I will sing for the worldThe song we begin to shareTo fill up tomorrow with sounds of our love, Lord,The hopes and dreams that we bear.

17 BIND US TOGETHER

Ch. Bind us together, Lord, bind us together with cords that cannot be brokenBind us together, Lord bind us togetherbind us together in love.

1. There is only one God, there is only one KingThere is only one Body, that is why we sing

2. Fit for the glory of God, purchased by His precious BloodBorn with the right to be free, Jesus the vict’ry has won

3. We are the fam’ly of God, we are His promise divineWe are His chosen desire, we are the glorious new wine

18 BLESSED ARE THEY

1. Blessed are they who are poor in SpiritTheirs is the kingdom of GodBless us, O Lord, make us poor in SpiritBless us, O Lord, our God

We are the light of the world, May our light shine before allThat they may see the good that we doAnd give glory to God

2. Blessed are they who are meek and humbleThey will inherit the earthBless us, O Lord, make us meek and humbleBless us, O Lord, our God

3. Blessed are they who will mourn in sorrow,They will be comfortedBless us, O Lord when we share their sorrowBless us, O Lord, our God

4. Blest those who hunger and thirst for justice

They will be satisfiedBless us, O Lord, hear our cry for justice, Bless us, O Lord, our God

5. Blessed are they who show others mercyThey will know mercy tooBless us, O Lord, hear our cry for mercyBless us, O Lord, our God

6. Blessed the hearts that are clean and holyThey will behold the LordBless us, O Lord, make us pure and holy, Bless us, O Lord, our God

7. Blessed are they who bring peace among youThey are the children of GodBless us, O Lord, may your peace be with usBless us, O Lord, our God

19 BLESSED BE GOD

1. Blest are you, Lord, God of all creationThanks to your goodness this bread we offerFruit of the earth, work of our handsIt will become the bread of life

Blessed be God, blessed be God 2Blessed be God for ever, Amen

2. Blest are you, Lord, God of all creationThanks to your goodness, this wine we offerFruit of the vine, work of our handsIt will become our cup of joy

20 CAUSE ME TO COME

1. Cause me to come to your river, O Lord (3)Cause me to come, cause me to drink, cause me to live

2. Speak, Lord, your Word, I am listening to you (3)Speak to my mind, speak to my will, speak to my heart

3. Feed me, O Lord, with your body and blood (3)Strengthen my mind, strengthen my will, strengthen my heart

21 COLOURS OF DAY

1. Colours of day dawn into the mindThe sun has come up, the night is behindGo down in the city, into the streetAnd let’s give the message to the people we meet

So light up the fire and let the flame burnOpen the door, let Jesus returnTake seeds of His Spirit, let the fruit growTell the people of Jesus, let His love show.

2. Go through the park, on into the townThe sun still shines on, it never goes downThe light of the world is risen again;

The people of darkness are needing a friend

3. Open your eyes, look into the skyThe darkness has come, the sun came to dieThe evening draws on, the sun disappearsBut Jesus is living and His Spirit is near

22 COME AND GO WITH ME

1. Come and go with me to our Father’s house (3)Come and go with me to our Father’s houseWhere there’s joy, joy, joy!

2. Jesus is the wayto our Father’s house (3)Jesus is the way to our Father’s houseWhere there’s love, love, love!

3. We want to follow Him to our Father’s house (3)We want to follow Him to our Father’s houseWhere there’s peace, peace, peace!

23 COME BACK TO ME

1. Come back to me with all your heartDon’t let fear keep us apartTrees do bend, though straight and tall So must we to others call

Long have I waited for your coming home to meand living deeply our new life

2. The wilderness will lead youTo your heart where I will speakIntegrity and justice with tenderness you shall know

3. You shall sleep secure with peaceFaithfulness will be your joyLong have I....

24 COME FOLLOW ME

1. I am the Light, bringing men out of darknessso come, take my light to the worldI am the bread you must feed to the hungrythe wine that must fill every heart

Foxes have holes, birds have their nestsbut the Son of man has no place to restCome, follow me be the light of the nationsleave your nets and come follow me

2. I am the light, that must change every life and the way that must alter your waysI am The truth and my word is the Cross you must take if you want to be free

3. I am the Sower, come, work in my Vineyard, my fieldTend my Vines, sow the grainAnd should it fall to the ground it can only

spring up with new life, hundred-fold

4. I am the shepherd, come into my sheepfold to help feed my Lambs, feed my sheepBring back the straying and bind up their woundsand rejoice when you’ve found what was lost

25 COME, LORD JESUS

1. Come, Lord Jesus (3) come and be born in our hearts!

2. Come,O Prince of Peace (3)..come and...

3. Our hearts are open (3)...come and...

4. Come, Emmanuel (3) ...come and...

5. Maranatha (3) ...come and...

26 COME O LORD OUR HUNGER TO RELIEVE

Come, O Lord, our hunger to relieve Come, O Christ, our Spirit to revive.

1. By your touch our wounds are healedThrough you we are made wholeBy your touch our guilt is gone, forgiven are our sins.

2. By your touch our fears subsideThrough you we walk arightBy your touch you break our chainsThrough you we are made free

3. In your Spirit we are one, you are the God of loveOur blind eyes begin to see, you are the God of light

4. Come and stay with us on earthYou are the God of peaceTo your kingdom welcome all, you are the God of hope.

27 COME O LORD TO MY HEART

Come, O Lord, to my heart today 2and stay with me all the day

1. Your flesh is food and your blood is drinkWith these you give to me your life

2. This is the bread come down from heavenWhich if a man eats he’ll live forever

3. He who takes your flesh and bloodLives in you and you in Him

4. When you give your self to usyou bind us to your self and each other.

28 COME TO THE LORD

Come to the Lord, come join us in this offeringCome to the Lord, come with us as we goCome to the Lord, this bread and wine we’ll offer HimBread for His body, wine to be His blood

1. He is our maker, He is our GodHe is our Father, He is our Saviour and our Lord*(Come to the Lord, come join us in this offering, Come to the Lord, come with us as we go)

2. New life He’ll give us, our strength renewAnd by His presence, His Spirit in our lives will grow..*

3. He’s paid our ransom, the price of sinHe’s opened Heaven that we might enter in so..*

29 COME WITH YOUR MUSIC

1. Come with your music and sing to the LordPraise to the name of the LordGather and lift up your voice in His praiseLord of our gladness, gladness and joy!

2. He is your refuge, you people of God, Praise to the name of the LordMaster of space and the maker of earthLord of our gladness, gladness and joy!

3. Offer Him glory and power and praisePraise to the name of the LordLord, and creator, our Father and GodLord of our gladness, gladness and joy!

30 COMFORT COMFORT MY PEOPLE

Comfort, comfort my people, says the Lord your GodCry out loud to Jerusalem: God has pardoned you

1. Ev’ry valley shall be filled, ev’ry mount and hill made low

2. In the desert make a path, for the Lord, Emmanuel

3. For the glory of the Lord, soon shall be revealed to me.

31 DEEP CALLS TO DEEP

1. Deep calls to deepand my soul finds no resting place but HimHe is my God, the yearnings of my heart His touch can still

And each rare moment that I’ve felt His presenceI shall remember and forever cherish

2. Deep calls to deepand at His feast I am a welcome guestHe gives me foodthe hunger of my soul is laid to rest

3. Deep calls to deepfor He created me to be His ownHe understands,the joy and pain of life He too has known.

32 ECCE SACER DOS

Ecce Sacerdos magnus, Qui in diebus suis placuit Deo et inventus est justus, Et inventus est justusHallelujah, Hallelujah

33 ENTER HIS GATES WITH THANKSGIVING

1. Enter His gates with thanksgiving in your heartsEnter His courts with praiseEnter His gates with thanksgiving in your heartsFor He has made me glad

Ch. He has made me glad (2) Jesus has made me gladEnter His courts with thanksgiving in your heartsFor He has made me glad

2. Sing to the Lord and make music unto HimSing to the Lord with joySing to the Lord and make music unto Himfor He has made me glad

3. Worship, bend low, while proclaiming He is GodPraise to the Lord Most HighWorship, bend low, while proclaiming He is Godfor He has made me glad

34 ENTER THE HOUSE OF THE LORD

1. Enter the house of the Lord, our GodEnter the house of the LordSing of our God who reigns aboveSing of His everlasting loveSing of His goodness all our days, come be of one accordLift up our voices sing His praiseAs we enter the house of the Lord.

2. Enter the house of the Lord, our GodEnter the house of the LordSing of His pow’r and majestySing of His Son who made us freeHe magnified our human worth and our life restoredSing of His kingdom here on earthAs we enter the house of the Lord.

35 EV’RY MORNING

Ev’ry morning when the day's begun, I thank the Lord for all He has doneEv'ry evening I kneel to say: Thank you, Lord for another day.

1. Thank you for the sun, my Lord, thank you for the moon,

Thank you for the days and nights,mornings and afternoons

2. Thanks for my companions, Lord, who cheer me when I'm low,Thanks for those who criticize, who tell me where I'm slow

3. Thank you for the work we have, the road we journey thru'Even for the pain, my Lord, we all must suffer too.

36 FAITH CAN MOVE MOUNTAINS

Faith in God can move the mountainsTrust in Him can calm the seaHe’s my fortress, He’s my strongholdHe’s the rock who rescues me

1. Lord, you are my refuge, never let me be ashamedIn your justice rescue me, turn to me and hear my prayer

2. You are my salvation, from oppression set me freeEver since my childhood, you have been my only hope

3. Bitter troubles burden me, but you fill me with new lifeFrom the grave you raise me up, so my tongue will sing your praise.

37 FATHER, FORGIVE THEM

Father, forgive them, they know not what they do (2)

1. They see me lying in the street and never lend a handthe night goes by while they’re asleepyet I’m still in the sandand I cry each night for their blinded eyesthat never, never seem to see

2. They call me friend when they’re in needI know it’s all a shamfor when my sufferings make me weepthey simply wash their handsand I’m left alone in despair to mournthey’ll never, never understand

3. We crucified your Son in shame, His message we ignoredThough time has passed we’re still the sameindifferent as beforeand He dies each day in our hearts of clayO Father, teach us how to love

38 GIVE ME OIL

1. Give me oil in my lamp, keep me burningGive me oil in my lamp, I prayGive me oil in my lamp, keep me burningKeep me burning till the end of day

(Come on and) sing hosanna(3) to the king (of kings)

2. Give me joy in my heart, keep me praising

3. Give me love in my work, keep me serving

4. Give me peace in my heart, keep me happy

39 GLORY AND PRAISE TO OUR GOD

Glory and praise to our GodWho alone gives light to our daysMany are the blessings He bearsTo those who trust in His ways.

1. We the daughters and sons of Him Who built the valleys and plains,Praise the wonders our God has doneIn every heart that sings.

2. In His wisdom He strengthens usLike gold that's tested in fire.Though the power of sin prevails,Our God is there to save.

3. Every moment of every dayOur God is waiting to save,Always ready to seek the lostTo answer those who pray.

40 GLORY TO GOD

1. Glory to God, glory to God, glory to the Father (2)To Him be glory for ever (2), [Alleluia, amen (5)]

2. Glory to God, glory to God, Son of the Father....

3. Glory to God, glory to God, glory to the Spirit.....

41 GO IN PEACE

Go in peace to be Christ’s BodyGo in peace, proclaim His WordYou have shared His dying and His risingGo in peace, Christ lives in you

1. But our treasure is in earthen vesselsproving we are weak and need God’s strengthCarrying in our flesh the death of JesusWe must show His life at work in us.

2. Though our outer nature may seem wasteddaily is the inner man renewedFor the love of Jesus Christ controls us,Since we know that one man died for all.

42 GO THE MASS IS ENDED

1. Go the mass is ended, children of the LordTake His Word to others

As you’ve heard it spoken to youGo the Mass is ended, go and tell the worldThe Lord is good, the Lord is kindAnd He loves everyone.

2. Go the Mass is ended, take His love to allGladden those who meet youFill their hearts with hope and courageGo the Mass is ended, fill the world with love,And give to all what you receivedThe peace and joy of Christ.

43 GOD IS GOOD TO ME

1. God is good to me, Oh! what love I seeJesus as a Lamb was slainHe delivered me, cleansed and set me freeLord of all He rose again.

Now I live, yet not I: Jesus is alive in meSending the Spirit’s flame into my heart againGod has poured His love on me.

2. God has shown His love, sent His only SonJesus Christ to save the worldLife abundantly through His death He brought,I believe that God is love.

44 GOD OF MERCY

1. God of mercy and compassion, Look with pity upon me;Father, let me call Thee Father, ‘Tis Thy child returns to Thee.

Jesus Lord, I ask for mercy, let me not implore in vainAll my sins I now detest them, never will I sin again

2. See our Saviour, bleeding, dying, on the cross of Calvary;to that cross my sins have nailed Him,yet He bleeds and dies for me.

3. By my sins I have deserved death and endless misery;Hell with all its pains and torments, and for all eternity.

45 GOD STILL LOVES THE WORLD

1. Ev’ry tiny star that twinkles in the night sky,Ev’ry drop of morning dewEv’ry spark of fire blazing in the furnace, Ev’ry captivating viewEv’ry rainbow in the sky, Ev’ry pretty butterflyTells the fascinating news to those who dare to hopeAnd the message is:

Ch. God still loves the world! God still, still loves the worldSo throw your life into His hands;Day by day discern His plan;God is passionately busy loving you and me!

2. Ev’ry ocean wave that breaks upon the seashore,Ev’ry stalk of golden wheat,Ev’ry silver stream that gushes down the mountain,Ev’ry drop of honey sweet,Ev’ry eagle flying high, Ev’ry worm that wriggles byTells the fascinating news to those who dare to hopeAnd the message is:

3. Ev’ry man and woman pledged in love foreverEv’ry little new born childEv’ry voice in favour of a needy neighbourEv’ry radiating smileEv’ry hand that offers love, Ev’ry surging flow of bloodTells the fascinating news to those who dare to hopeAnd the message is:

46 GOD'S SPIRIT IS IN MY HEART

1. God’s Spirit is in my heartHe has called me and set me apart,This is what I have to do, what I have to do.

He sent me to give the good news to the poorTell prisoners that they are prisoners no moreTell blind people that they can seeAnd set the downtrodden free, and go tell ev’ryoneThe news that the kingdom of God has comeAnd go tell ev’ryoneThe news that God’s kingdom has come.

2. Just as the Father sent me, so I’m sending you out to bemy witnesses throughout the world, the whole of the world

47 GREAT INDEED ARE YOUR WORKS O LORD

Great indeed are your works, O Lord 2now and ever more!

1. The universe, night and day, tells of all your wonders,You are our light and our life, we shall praise you

always

2. You are the path which we tread, you will lead us onward

From ev'ry corner of earth all the nations gather.

3. You lead us all by the hand to your heav'nly kingdomThen at the end of all time you will come in glory.

48 GREAT THINGS HAPPEN

Great things happen when God mixes with us (2)Great and beautiful, wonderful things,Great things happen when God mixes with us.

1. Some find life, some find peace, Some people also find joy,Some see things as they never could before

And some people find that they can now begin to trust.

2. Some find health, some find hope, Some people also find joy, Some see themselves as they never could before,And some people find that they can now begin to live.

3. Some find peace, some are disturbed, Some people also find joy,Some see their lives as they never could beforeAnd some people find that they must now begin to change.

49 HAIL QUEEN OF HEAVEN

1. Hail Queen of heav’n, the ocean starguide of the wand’rer here belowthrown on life’s surge, we claim Thy caresave us from peril and from woeMother of Christ, star of the seapray for the wanderer, pray for me (2)

2. O gentle, chaste and spotless maidwe sinners make our prayers through Thee;remind Thy Son that He has paid, the price of our iniquity.Virgin most pure, star of the sea,pray for the sinner, pray for me (2)

3. And while to Him who reigns above,in Godhead One, in Persons Three,the source of life, of grace, of love,homage we pay on bended kneedo Thou, bright Queen, star of the sea,pray for Thy children, pray for me (2).

50 HAPPINESS IS WHERE YOU ARE

1. Happiness is where you are and what you want to be,If you look you're sure to find the rainbow of your dreamsTomorrow's fuller than a thousand yesterdaysWith the vision of a new day in your heart.

2. If the clouds should darken you may turn your hopes on highSorrow isn't meant to shake you from your way of life,Just keep on looking for the answer to it allWith the vision of a new day in your heart.

3. Happy those who make the Word of God their very own,Truth and sincerity will be their only home.Look to the stars and find a reason to believeWith the vision of a new day in your heart.

51 HAVE THINE OWN WAY LORD

1. Have thine own way, Lord, have Thine own way,Thou art the potter, I am the clayMould me and make me after Thy will

While I am waiting, yielded and still.

2. Have thine own way, Lord, have Thine own way,Search me and try me, Master, todayWhiter than snow, Lord, wash me just nowAs in Thy presence humbly I bow

3. Have thine own way, Lord, have Thine own way,Hold over my being, absolute sway;Fill with Thy Spirit, till I shall seeChrist only, always, living in me.

4. Have thine own way, Lord, have Thine own way,Wounded and weary, help me, I prayPower all power, surely is ThineTouch me and heal me, Saviour Divine.

52 HE IS LORD

He is Lord, (2) He is risen from the dead and He is Lord!Ev'ry knee shall bow, ev'ry tongue confessThat Jesus Christ is Lord.

1. Have this mind among yourselves, the mind of JesusEven though He was eternally God's Son,He emptied himself to be the servant of all,He was humble and obedient unto death.

2. He is seated at the right hand of the Father,God put ev'rything He made under His feet.He has given to Him the highest name that can be namedAnd in all believing hearts He reigns supreme.

3. May your inward eye, your vision be illumined,May you know what is the hope that waits for you;For the glory God offers you as your inheritanceWas displayed when He raised Jesus from the dead.

53 HE IS MY EVERYTHING

1. He is my everything, He is my allHe is my everything both great and smallHe gave His life for me, made everything newHe is my everything, now, how about you?

Like honey in the rock, sweet honey in the rockFor He tastes like honey in the rockOh taste and see, that the Lord is goodFor He tastes like honey in the rock.

2. Some folks may ask me, some folks may sayWho is this Jesus, you talk about everydayHe is my Saviour, and He sets me freeListen, I'll tell you now, what He means to me.

54 HEAR MY CRY

Hear my cry, O Lord, my God, listen to my prayer;

From the earth's end I call to you, when my heart is faint.

1. Set me high on a rock, you are my refuge, O Lord.

2. Let me stay in your tent, safe in the shade of your wings

3. I will echo your praise, pay my vows day after day.

55 HERE I AM LORD

1. I, the Lord of sea and sky, I have heard my people cry.All who dwell in dark and sin, my hand will save!I who made the stars of night,I will make their darkness bright,Who will bear my light to them? Whom shall I send?

Here I am, Lord! Is it I, Lord? I have heard you calling in the night.I will go, Lord, if you lead me,I will hold your people in my heart.

2. I, the Lord of mist and rain, I have borne my people's pain.I have wept for love of them, they turn away!I will break their hearts of stoneGive them hearts for love alone.I will speak my word to them. Whom shall I send?

3. I, the Lord of wind and flame, I will tend the poor and lameI will set a feast for them, my hand will saveFinest bread will I provide, till their hearts are satisfiedI will give my life to them. Whom shall I send?

56 HIS NAME IS HIGHER

His name is higher than any other 2His name is Jesus, His name is Lord

1. His name is Wonderful, His name is Counselor,His name is Prince of Peace, the Mighty God.

2. He is the plan of God, He is the Mystery.In Him we live and move and have our being.

3. O you of little faith, why do you doubt Him?His yoke is easy, His burden light.

4. In Him is victory, in Him redemption,In Him salvation, He sets us free.

57 HOLY GOD WE PRAISE THY NAME

1. Holy God we praise Thy nameGod of all we bow before TheeAll on earth Thy rule acclaim, All in heaven above adore Thee.Infinite Thy vast domain, everlasting is Thy reign (2)

2. Hark the loud celestial hymn, Angel choirs above are raisingCherubim and seraphim In unceasing chorus praising.Fill the heavens with sweet accord: 2"Holy, holy, holy, Lord".

3. Holy Father, Holy Son, Holy Spirit, three we name Thee,While in essence only one: Undivided God we claim TheeAnd adoring bend the knee, 2while we own the mystery . .

58 HOLY VIRGIN BY GOD'S DECREE

1. Holy Virgin, by God's decree you were called eternally,That He could give His Son to our race.Mary, we praise you, hail, full of grace!

Ave, Ave, Ave Maria! (2)

2. By your faith and loving accordAs the handmaid of the Lord,You undertook God's plan to embrace,Mary, we thank you, hail, full of grace!

3. Refuge for your children so weak, sure protection all can seekProblems of life you help us to faceMary, we trust you, hail full of grace.

4. To our needy world of todaylove and beauty you portrayshowing the path to Christ we must traceMary, our Mother, hail full of grace.

59 HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD

How great is our God, how great is His name!How great is our God, forever the same!

1. He rolled back the waters of the mighty Red SeaAnd He said: “I’ll never leave you, put your trust in me”.

2. He sent His Son, Jesus, to set us all freeAnd He said “I’ll never leave you, put your trust in me”.

3. He gave us His Spirit and now we can seeAnd He said: “I’ll never leave you, put your trust in me”.

60 HOW GREAT THOU ART

1. Oh Lord my God, when I in awesome wonderconsider all the works Thy hands have made;I see the stars, I hear the mighty thunderThy power throughout the universe displayed.

Then sings my soul, my Saviour God to Thee 2

How great Thou art, how great Thou art

2. And when I think that God His Son not sparingSent Him to die, I scarce can take it inThat on the cross, my burdens gladly bearingHe bled and died, to take away my sin.

3. When Christ shall come with shouts of acclamationand take me home, what joy shall fill my heartThen I shall bow in humble adorationand there proclaim, My God, how great Thou art.

61 I’M WALKING ON MY WAY

1. I’m walking on my way to the Lord, to my Lord, Lord, Lord, to my Lord’s houseI’m walking on my way to the Lord,to my Lord who’s waiting there for me

So let’s all join hands and praise our LordYes, love our Lord, Lord, Lord, go to our Lord’s houseSo let’s all join hands and praise our Lordgo to our Lord who’s waiting patiently

2. I’m singing on my way to Lordto my Lord, Lord, Lord, to my Lord’s houseI’m singing on my way to the Lord,to my Lord who’s waiting there for me

3. I’m clapping on my way to the Lordto my Lord, Lord, Lord, to my Lord’s houseI’m clapping on my way to the Lord,to my Lord who’s waiting there for me

62 I’VE GOT A RIVER OF LIFE

1. I've got a river of life flowing out of me,Makes the lame to walk and the blind to see,Opens prison doors, sets the captives freeI've got a river of life flowing out of me.

Spring up, O well, within my soul, Spring up, O well, and make me whole.Spring up, O well, and give to me that life abundantly.

2. There's a fountain flowing from the Saviour's side,All my sins forgiven in that precious tide,Jesus paid the ransom when for me He died,There's a fountain flowing from the Saviour's side.

63 I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE

1. I am the bread of lifeHe who comes to me shall not hungerHe who believes in me shall not thirstNo one can come to me unless the Father draws Him.

And I will raise Him up (3) on the last day!

2. The bread that I will give Is my flesh for the life of the world;And He who eats of this bread,He shall live forever (2)

3. Unless you eat of the flesh of the Son of ManAnd drink of His blood (2)You shall not have life within you.

4. I am the resurrection, I am the life,He who believes in me, even if he die,He shall live for ever,

5. Yes, Lord, I believe that you are the Christ,The Son of God who [has come into the world! (2)]

64 I GIVE MY HANDS

1. I give my hands to do your workAnd Jesus Lord, I give them willinglyI give my feet to go your wayAnd every step I shall take cheerfully.

ch Oh the joy of the Lord is my strength, my strength,Oh the joy of the Lord is my help, my helpFor the power of His Spirit is in my heartAnd the joy of the Lord is my strength.

2. I give my eyes to see the worldAnd everyone in just the way you doI give my tongue to speak your wordsTo spread your name and freedom-giving truth.

65 I HAVE DECIDED TO FOLLOW JESUS

1. I have decided to follow Jesus, (3) [no turning back (2)]

2. The world behind me, the cross before me...

3. I will take nothing, no bread or money...

4. And when I see Thee, so poor and hungry...

5. And should my road seem too long and weary...

6. I know that Mary will guide my footsteps...

66 I NOW NO LONGER LIVE

I now no longer live, Christ, my Lord, lives in me,Christ for ever my joy. I will walk in His love.

1. Christ in my mind, my life, my heart,Christ to the world with joy I must bring.

2. Christ on my right, my left, around,Christ to the world with joy I must bring.

3. Christ is my Way, my Peace, my Light,Christ to the world with joy I must bring.

67 I REJOICED WHEN I HEARD

Ch. I rejoiced when I heard the people saying:Let's go to the temple of the Lord.

And now at last our feet are standing Within your gates, O Jerusalem.

1. Jerusalem, O fairest city,So strongly built as one united whole,It is there that the tribes now gather,All the tribes to worship the Lord

2. For the peace of Jerusalem pray:Prosperity to all your dwelling places.Let there be peace everywhere within your ramparts,Let there be safety within your towers.

3. For love of my family and my friends,This is my prayer: May lasting peace be yoursFor the sake of the house of the Lord,I shall plead and pray for your good.

68 I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU

1. I will never forget you, my people, I have carved you on the palm of my handI will never forget you, I will not leave you orphaned,I will never forget my own!

2. Does a mother forget her baby?Or a woman, the child within her womb?Yet even if these forget, yes even if these forget,I will never forget my own!

69 I WILL SING OF THE MERCIES

I will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever, I will sing , I will singI will sing of the mercies of the Lord forever,I will sing of the mercies of the Lord.

1. With my mouth will I make known Thy faithfulness, Thy faithfulnessWith my mouth will I make knownThy faithfulness to all generations.

2. I have found David, my servant,And with my oil anointed HimMy arm shall make Him strongMy hand shall be with Him for generations.

3. My truth and love shall be with HimAnd by my name His might exaltedHe will say, "You are my Father, My God, my rock, the fortress who saves me".

70 I'LL SING A HYMN TO MARY

1. I’ll sing a hymn to Mary, the Mother of my God,the Virgin of all virgins, of David’s royal blood.O teach me, holy Mary, a loving song to frame,when wicked men blaspheme Thee,to love and bless Thy name.

2. O noble Tower of David of gold and ivory

the Ark of God’s own promise, the gate of heav’n to me, to live and not to love Thee, would fill my soul with shame;when wicked men blaspheme Thee, I’ll love and bless Thy name.

3. The Saints are high in glory with golden crowns so bright;but brighter far is Mary upon her throne of light.O that which God did give Thee, let mortal ne’er disclaim;when wicked men blaspheme Thee, I’ll love and bless Thy name.

4. But in the crown of Mary there lies a wondrous gem,as Queen of all the angels which Mary shares with them;No sin hath e’er defiled Thee so doth our faith proclaim.when wicked men blaspheme Thee, I’ll love and bless Thy name.

71 I'LL TURN MY STEPS TO THE ALTAR

I'll turn my steps to the altar of God, I'll turn my steps to the gladness of my life.

1. Show your justice in * pleading my cause,Let me walk in the * way of your laws.

2. Lead me on with your * power and strengthAnd my courage will * never be spent.

3. Fill my heart with your * truth and your lightAs I enter with * joy in your sight.

4. Holy praises to * God will I sing,I will trust and will * hope in my King.

5. Glory be to the *Father and SonAnd the Spirit while *ages are run.

72 IN BREAD WE BRING YOU LORD

1. In bread we bring you, Lord, our bodies’ labourIn wine we offer you our spirit’s griefWe do not ask you, Lord, who is my neighbour?but stand united now, one in belief,Oh we have gladly heard your Word, your holy Word,and now in answer, Lord, our gifts we bring.Our selfish hearts make true, our failing faith renew,Our lives belong to you, our Lord and King.

2. The bread we offer you is blessed and broken,and it becomes for us our spirit’s foodOver the cup we bring your Word is spoken;make it your gift to us, your healing bloodTake all that daily toil, plants in our heart’s poor soiltake all we start and spoil, each hopeful dream,the chances we have missed, the graces we resist,Lord, in Thy Eucharist, take and redeem.

73 IN HIS TIME

1. In His time, in His time: He makes all things beautiful in His time,Lord, please show me everyday As you're teaching me your way That you do just what you say in your time.

2. In your time, in your time:

You make all things beautiful in your time. Lord, my life to you I bring With its winter and its spring.May I fathom everything in your time.

3. There's a time, there's a timeBoth for sowing and for reaping there's a time. Time for losing, time for gain, Time for joy and time for pain,Ev'ry purpose under heaven has a time.

4. There are times, there are days:Weeks and months we cannot understand God's ways.If for years we fail to scan, What is His eternal plan,We'll remember that He CAN, all the time.

74 INTO YOUR HANDS

Into your hands we commend our Spirit, O Lord,Into your hands we commend our hearts.For we must die to ourselves in loving you,Into your hands we commend our love.

1. O God, my God, why have you gone from me,Far from my prayers, far from my cry?To you I call and you never answer me,You send no comfort and I don't know why!

2. You've been my guide since I was very young,You show'd the way, you brought relief;But now I'm lonely, nobody's by my side:Take heed, my Lord, listen to my prayer.

3. I will proclaim your name to all my friends,Thou art our God and our Father tooYour praise shall sound from every voice, O Lord,Soon every heart will worship you.

75 IT TAKES COURAGE

It takes courage to answer a call, It takes courage to give your all.It takes courage to risk your name, It takes courage to be true.

1. It takes courage to dare what no other would share,To be standing alone, one whom no one will own,To be ready to stake, to be loyal not fake, It takes courage to be true.

2. It takes courage to say what you know will not pay,To give each one a share though there'll be less to spare,

To be seeking no more than the neighbour next door, It takes courage to be true.

3. It takes courage to leave what good fortune can give,And to go to a land where the poor need a handTo be spending one's days in less leisurely ways, It takes courage to be true.

76 JESU THE VERY THOUGHT OF THEE

1. Jesu the very thought of Thee with sweetness fills my breast;but sweeter far Thy face to seeand in Thy presence rest.

2. Nor voice can sing, nor heart can frame,nor can the memory find,a sweeter sound than Thy blest name,O Savior of mankind.

3. O hope of every contrite heart,O joy of all the meek,to those who fall, how kind Thou art,how good to those who seek!

4. But what to those who find? Ah, thisnor tongue nor pen can show;the love of Jesus, what it is not but His lovers know.

5. Jesu, our only joy be Thou,as Thou our prize wilt be;Jesu, be Thou our glory now,and thru’ eternity.

77 JESUS MEEK AND HUMBLE OF HEART

Jesus, meek and humble of heart,make my heart like Yours.

1. Come to me, you who are heavily ladenand I will give you rest.Take my yoke and learn from me;I’m meek and humble of heart.

2. Come to me, you who are thirsting for waterand I will give you drink.Come and stay beneath my cross,from my heart flow living streams.

3. Follow me! Why do you walk in the darknesswhen I’m the light of life?Come to where my Father dwells,I’m the Way, the Truth and the Life.

78 JESUS, MY LORD, BEHOLD AT LENGTH

1. Jesus, my Lord, behold at length the timeWhen I resolve to turn away from crime,

Oh, pardon me Jesus, Thy mercy I implore

I will never more offend Thee No, never more 2

2. Since my poor soul Thy precious Blood hath cost,Suffer me not, forever to be lost.

3. Kneeling in tears, behold me at Thy feet,Like Magdalene, forgiveness I entreat.

79. JESUS, MY LORD, MY GOD, MY ALL

1. Jesus, my Lord, my God, my all,how can I love Thee as I ought?And how revere this wondrous giftso far surpassing hope or thought?

Sweet Sacrament, we Thee adore;Oh, make us love Thee more and more (2)

2. Had I but Mary’s sinless heartto love Thee with, my dearest King,Oh, with what bursts of fervent praiseThy goodness, Jesus, would I sing!

3. Ah, see! within a creature’s handthe vast Creator deigns to be,reposing, infant-like, as thoughon Joseph’s arm, or Mary’s knee.

4. Thy body, soul, and Godhead, all;O mystery of love divine!I cannot compass all I have,for all Thou hast and art are mine.

5. Sound, sound, His praises higher still,and come, ye angels, to our aid;‘tis God, ‘tis God, the very Godwhose power both man and angels made.

80 JESUS YOU ARE MY SALVATION

Jesus, you are my salvation, Jesus, you're my inspiration,Jesus you're the treasure of my life.

1. Jesus, you offer new sight to the blindHealing the crippled, the deaf and the mute,Cleansing the leper and banishing ills,Raising the dead to life.

2. Jesus, you nurture the hungry with bread,Stilling the tempest and calming the sea,Turning life's water to glittering wine,Shedding your blood for me.

3. Jesus, my refuge, in you do I trust,Jesus, my Saviour, in you I rejoice,Jesus, my way and my truth and my life,Jesus who sets me free.

4. Jesus, the wisdom and pow'r of the Lord,Jesus, our high priest, our Passover Lamb,Jesus, the brightness and image of God,

Jesus, the King of Peace.

81 JOY WAS IN MY HEART

Ch. Joy was in my heart when I heard the people say,Let us go up to the temple of the Lord.And now we are at last in the presence of the LordAlleluia, alleluia.

1. The temple of the Lord will never be destroyed:How beautiful and strong it stands.It is here that all will come to praise and worship God,Singing songs that fill the heart with joy.

2. May blessings come upon us who are gathered here.Prosperity to all our homes,May true security and peace fill ev'ry heartAs we bring to God each other's needs.

82 LAY YOUR HANDS

Lay your hands gently upon us,Let their touch render your peace.Let them bring your forgiveness and healing,Lay your hands, gently lay your hands.

You were sent to free the broken hearted,You were sent to give sight to the blind.You desire to heal all our illnessesLay your hands, gently lay your hands.

Lord, we come to you through one another,Lord, we come to you in our need,Lord, we come to you seeking wholenessLay your hands, gently lay your hands.

83 LET’S SING TO OUR MOTHER

Let's sing to our mother as we would sing to our love,Mother in heaven, yet Mother with us on earth.

1. Mary, we love you, Mary we praise you:You are the joy of the earth.Angels revere you, saints gather near you,Heaven rejoiced at your birth.

2. Fairest of creatures, purest of Virgins,You are our pride and our boast;Bringing the Saviour, conquering evilGuiding the sinner when lost.

3. Virgin most prudent, daughter of Zion,Bride of the Spirit of Love;Reigning triumphant, leading your childrenHomeward to heaven above.

84 LET US BOW IN ADORATION

1. Let us bow in adoration to this Sacrament so great

Here is new and perfect worship, All the old must terminate.Senses cannot grasp this marvel, Faith must serve to compensate.

2. Glory, honour, adoration: let us sing with one accordPraised be God, Almighty Father, Praised be Christ His Son our LordPraised be God the Holy Spirit, Triune Godhead be adored.

85 LET US OPEN UP OURSELVES

Let us open up ourselves to one anotherWithout fear of being hurt or turned away.For we need to confess our weaknesses, To be covered by each other's love, To be real and learn our true identity.

86 LIBERATION

The world stands in need of liberation, my Lord,It still has to feel your power.The blind and the deaf, the dumb and the maimed All need to feel your healing touchThe world stands in need of liberation, my Lord, It still has to learn to love.

1. There are those who have eyes but refuse to see Their inhumanity to someThere are those who have ears but refuse to hearThe cries of those in agony.

2. There are those who have mouths but refuse to speakAgainst injustice done to some.There are those who have hands but refuse to reachThem out in love and charity.

3. There are those who have talents they do not useTo build a true community;And we know that we all have the talent to loveBut leave it buried in ourselves.

87 LISTEN

Listen let your heart keep seeking,Listen to His constant speaking,Listen to the Spirit calling you.Listen to His inspiration,Listen to His invitation,Listen to the Spirit calling you.

1. He's in the sound of the thunder,In the whisper of the breeze.He's in the might of the whirlwind,In the roaring of the seas.

2. He's in the laughter of children,In the patter of the rain.Hear Him in cries of the suffering

In their moaning and their pain.

3. He's in the noise of the cityIn the twitter of the birdAnd in the night-time the stillnessHelps you listen to His word.

4. He speaks through all your companionsThrough the friendly, through the foe;Therefore give ear to the SpiritWheresoever He may blow.

88 LORD ACCEPT THIS BREAD AND WINE

1. Lord, accept this bread and wine;Take our hearts and make them Thine.Take our work and our anxiety,Give us life and liberty.

2. Change this bread into your bodyand this wine into your blood;Change our lives, make us united, Lord,to spread the love of Christ, the Lord.

89 LORD, I'M COMING HOME

1. I've wandered far away from God, Now I'm coming homeThe paths of sin too long I've trod, Lord I’m coming home

Ch. Coming home (2) never more to roam.Open are thine arms of love, Lord I'm coming home.

2. I've wasted many precious years, Now I'm coming homeI now repent with bitter tears, Lord I'm coming home

3. I’ve sinned against my brother too, Now I’m coming homeBy hurting him, I’ve tortured you, Lord I’m coming home

90 LORD, MAKE ME LIKE YOU

Lord, make me like you, please make me like you.You are a servant, make me one, too.O Lord, won't you give me your strength everyday To build a community, to follow your way?

1. Whoever among you desires to be great

Must be the servant of allFor even the Son of Man came to serveAnd give His life for the world.

2. You call me your Master and Lord, so I am!Behold, your feet I have washedTo set an example for all of you of service and of love.

3. The Spirit anoints me and calls me by name

To bring good news to the poorRelease to the captives and sight to the blind,To set the prisoner free.

91 LORD, WE PRAY FOR GOLDEN PEACE

1. Lord, we pray for golden peace, peace all over the land,may all men dwell in liberty, all walking hand in hand.

Banish fear and ignorance, hunger thirst and pain.Banish hate and poverty, let no man live in vain,let no man live in vain,

2. Keep all men forever one, one in love and in graceAnd wipe away all war and strife, give freedom to each race

3. Let your justice reign supreme, righteousness always done,Let goodness rule the hearts of men and evil overcome.

92 LORD, YOU HAVE TOUCHED MY HEART

Lord you have touched my heart and left me speechless Silence is all I need to sing your praise.

1. Lord, it is you who are my cup and portion,

Lord, it is you yourself who are my prize.

2. So I will bless the Lord, who gives me counselAnd who directs my heart all thru' the night.

3. And so my heart is glad, my soul rejoices,Even my body shall in safety rest.

4. Your presence makes my life on earth a heaven,Your steadfast love and care fills me with joy.

93 LOSE YOURSELF IN ME

Lose yourself in me and you will find yourselfLose yourself in me and you will find new lifeLose yourself in me and you will find yourselfAnd you will live, yes, you will live in my love.

1. Unless a grain of wheat falls into the groundIt still remains a grain of wheat;But if it falls and dies, then it bears much fruit,So it’s with those who lose themselves in me.

2. Though foxes have their dens, birds a little nest,The Son of Man no pillow for His rest.Whoever loves His life or strives the world to gainWill only find that life was lived in vain.

3. If we have died with Him, we shall live with HimIf we endure we'll also reign with Him.Though faithless we may be, faithful He'll remain,For how can Christ be false unto himself?

94 MAGNIFICAT

1. My soul proclaims the Lord my God,my Spirit sings His praise !He looks on me, He lifts me up and gladness fills my days.

2. All nations now will share my joyHis gifts He has outpoured;His little one He has made great;I magnify the Lord.

3. For those who love His holy nameHis mercy will not dieHis strong right arm puts down the proudand lifts the lowly high.

4. He fills the hungry with good thingsthe rich He sends awayThe promise made to Abrahamis filled to endless day.

5. Magnificat, magnificat,magnificat, praise God!Praise God, praise God, praise God,praise Godmagnificat, praise God.

95 MAKE ME A CHANNEL

1. Make me a channel of your peace,Where there is hatred, let me bring your love,Where there is injury, your pardon, Lord,and where there’s doubt , true faith in you.

2. Make me a channel of your peace,Where there’s despair in life, let me bring hope,Where there is darkness, only lightand where there’s sadness, ever joy.Oh, Master grant that I may never seekso much to be consoled as to console,to be understood as to understand,to be loved, as to love with all my soul.

3. Make me a channel of your peaceIt is in pardoning that we are pardoned,in giving to all men that we receive,and in dying that we’re born to eternal life.

96 MAKE ME A SERVANT

Make me a servant, humble and meekLord, let me lift up those who are weak,And may the prayer of my heart always be:Make me a servant (3) today.

1. Even though you were in the form of God you took the form of a slave.You accepted death even on a cross, so God exalted your name.

2. Ere you formed me in my mother's womb, you called me by my name.And you touched my mouth and appointed me a prophet to the world.

3. May I heal the sick and the crippled bind, Bring back the sheep that stray.May I seek the lost and the weak make strong With justice feed the poor.

97 MAKE ME AN INSTRUMENT OF YOUR PEACE

1. Make me an instrument of your peace:Where there is hatred, let me bring love,Where there is injury, your pardon, Lord,And where there's doubt, true faith in you.

2. Make me an instrument of your peace:Where there's discouragement, let me bring hopeWhere there is darkness, let me bring your lightAnd where there's sadness, let me bring joy.

3. Make me an instrument of your peace,It is in pardoning that we are pardonedIt is in giving that we do receiveAnd it's in dying, we're born to life.

98 MARY MOST HOLY

1. Mary most holy, from you hands fallingare heaven’s blessings. Hear us now callingTeach us to pray, and work for God’s glory

Ave Maria, ave.2. Help us to witness Christ is still living

service to others cheerfully giving.Teach us to pray, and work for God’s glory

3. Through joy and sorrow, each day’s conditionever, dear Mother, hear our petitionTeach us to pray, and work for God’s glory

99 MORNING HAS BROKEN

1. Morning has broken like the first morning, Blackbird has spoken like the first bird.Praise for the singing, praise for the morning,Praise for them springing fresh from the Word.

2. Mine is the sunlight, mine is the morning, Born of the one light Eden saw play!Praise with elation, praise ev'ry morningGod's re-creation of a new day.

100 MOTHER OF GOD, PLEAD WITH YOUR SON

Mother of God, plead with your SonPray for us sinners, Mary most pure.

1. May God pour cleansing streams over us,

Washing our souls from ev'ry stain.

2. May He remove our stony hearts,Give us a heart of flesh in its stead.

3. May He incline our minds to His voice,That we may bend our hearts to His will.

4. May He renew the strength of the weakAnd be the hope of wavering wills.

5. That He may wipe away ev'ry tearAnd make His light to shine on our face.

101 MY GOD LOVES ME

1. My God loves me, His love will never end.He rests within my heart for my God loves me.

2. His gentle hand He stretches over meThough storm-clouds threaten the dayHe will set me free.

3. He comes to me in sharing bread and wineHe brings me life that will reach past the end of time.

4. My God loves me His faithful love endures.And I will live like a child held in love secure.

5. The joys of love are offerings now we bring.The pains of love will be lost in the praise we sing.

102 MY HEART'S LIKE A FLUTE

My heart's like a flute and I want to play all dayJesus Christ is my music Master.Deep from my heart flows a simple melody:Great is His love, love without end! (2)

1. Once I met the Lord on the way:Deep was His gaze, kind was His smile, True were His words, gentle His touch,He brought me peace and freedom.

2. He's my shepherd, He is my guide,Dark be the night, Christ is my light,Nothing I fear, Jesus is near,He leads me to the kingdom.

3. T'wards the land of promise we walk,There to find peace, there to find joy,There to find love: God has preparedA banquet for His people.

103 MY LORD, HE DIED FOR A KINGDOM

1. My Lord, He died for a kingdomto redeem the hearts of menNow my people, don't you weepHe has risen from His sleep,He lives again, alleluia

Sing alleluia! The Lord is risen! 2He is risen indeed, Alleluia!

2. My Lord came forth like the morningwith the splendour of the sun,came triumphant from the womb,from the darkness of the tomb,The victory won, alleluia

3. My Lord united the mountainswith the everlasting hills,Now the seasons and the seasing His song of victory,the rocks and hills, alleluia

4. My Lord renewed all creationthat had waited late and long,Now we all with one accordlive and love the risen LordThis is our song, alleluia.

104 NEARER MY GOD TO THEE

1. Nearer my God to Thee, nearer to Thee,E'en though it be a cross that raiseth me.Still all my song shall be, while anguish presseth meNearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee

2. Deep in Thy Sacred Heart, let me abide,Thou who hast bled for me, sorrowed and died.Sweet shall my weeping be, grief surely leading me.Nearer my God to Thee, Nearer to Thee

3. Friends may depart from me, night may come downClouds of adversity, darken and frownStill through my tears I’ll see, Hope gently leading meNearer my God to Thee, Nearer to Thee

105 NEW LIFE

New life! New life, you came to bring us new lifeNew life! New life, we find such joy in your abundant life.

1. You are the source of our great joy, the fountain of all lifeYou give us living water, you bid us come and drink*(We come to you, we bless you, LordWe glorify your name!We praise you, Lord, we worship you,we thank you for your gift of new life!)

2. You are the source of our new life: in your Light we see lightYou show to us your goodness; you bid us taste and see *

106 NO MAN CAN LIVE AS AN ISLAND

1. No one can live as an island

journeying through life aloneSince we're most loved by a mother, Jesus gave us His own.

Be with us, Mary, along the way, guide ev'ry step we take.Lead us to Jesus your loving Son Come with us Mary, come.

1. When Jesus met with rejection, Mary stood by the cross;How can a mother desert her Son? She'll also stand by us.

3. Help us, O star of the ocean, be with us in our strife,When we are faced with temptation, toss'd by the storms of life.

4. Often enough in life's banquet we shall run short of wineThen as at Cana, request your Son to make our life divine.

107 NO ONE CAN GIVE TO ME THAT PEACE

No one can give to me that peace 2 Which my risen Lord, my risen King can give

1. When I look around and see all the things that trouble me

And I seem to lose my peace in a world that's not at ease.

2. Says my risen Christ to me, "My true peace I give to thee,

But not as the world doth give is my peace that makes thee live.

3. His true peace in me will stay, as I live from day to dayAnd His joy will never end, and in heaven it will extend.

4. Christ has risen from the dead, triumphed over sin & deathAnd He'll never die again but as Lord He'll live and reign

108 O CROSS ERECTED ABOVE THE WORLD

1. O cross erected above the world, 2Cross of our Saviour King! Fount from which gushed the watersStraight from the wound in His sideFilling our lives with His gift of graceCross of our Saviour King

2. O cross sublime and refulgent tree, 2Cross of our Saviour King! Jesus through thee has saved us,Great was the price that He paidThou art the folly of love divine,Cross of our Saviour King!

3. O cross, Thou channel of grace divine, 2

Cross of our Saviour King! Tree on which death was conqueredThou the first altar of loveJesus, the Lamb gave His life on thee,Cross of our Saviour King!

109 O GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD

O give thanks to the Lord for He is good (3)Yes, eternal is His love!

1. I will sing to my God never ceasing,All my life I will tell of His wonders,He's the Maker of all, earth and heaven,Of the oceans, the seas and all they hold.

2. The Almighty is faithful for ever,He is just to the poor and the outraged,It is He who gives bread to the hungry,Who delivers the captives from their chains.

110 O GOD, MY GOD, FOR YOU MY SOUL IS THIRSTING

O God, my God, for you my soul is thirsting!

1. O God, you are my God for you I long, For you my soul is thirsting.

2. Like a dry, weary land without water,My body pines for you, O Lord.

3. So I gaze on you in the sanctuaryTo see your strength and your glory.

4. For your love is better than life itself,My lips will loudly speak your praise.

111 O LET THE SON OF GOD ENFOLD YOU

1. O let the Son of God enfold you with His Sprit and His lovelet Him fill your heart and satisfy your soulO let Him have the things that hold you,and His Spirit like a dovewill descend upon your life and make you whole.

Jesus, we thank you for your word of truthJesus, we thank you for the bread of life

2. O come and sing this song with gladness, As your hearts are filled with joyLift your hands in brave surrender to His nameO give Him all your tears and sadness,Give Him all your years of painAnd you’ll enter into life in Jesus’ name.

112 O LORD FURNACE OF LOVE

O Lord, furnace of love,Set our hearts on fire with charity.

1. Where there is hatred, let's sow His love,Where there is injury, let us show pardon,Where there is strife, let us bring His peace,Where there is error, truth.

2. Where there is doubt, let's kindle faith,Where there's discouragement, let's bring assurance,Where there is sadness, let's awaken joy,Where there is darkness, light.

113 O LORD, I'M NOT WORTHY

O Lord, I'm not worthy, yet you come to live in me,So speak your word of comfort, By your touch strengthen and heal me.

1. Take this and eat my body and drink my saving blood,Poured out for your redemption: a symbol of my love.

2. Called to be God's New People, made one in Christ the LordLet us with hearts united, bear witness of your love.

3. Onward through life we journey as seekers of the truthBuilding each day a new world of justice, peace and love.

114 O PERFECT LOVE

1. O perfect love, all human thought transcending,lowly we kneel in prayer before Thy thronethat theirs may be the love which knows no ending,whom Thou for ever more dost join in one.

2. O perfect life, be Thou their full assistanceof tender charity and steadfast faith,of patient hope, and quiet, brave endurance,with childlike trust that fears not pain nor death.

3. Grant them the joy which brightens earthly sorrow,grant them the peace which calms all earthly strife;and to life’s day the glorious unknown morrowthat dawns upon eternal love and life.

115 O SACRAMENT MOST HOLY

O Sacrament most holy, O Sacrament divineAll praise and all thanksgiving be every moment Thine.

116 O SALUTARIS

O salutaris Hostia, Quae caeli pandis ostium:Bella premunt hostilia, Da robur, fer auxilium.Uni trinoque Domino Sit sempiterna gloria:Qui vitam sine termino Nobis donet in patria. Amen

117 O SING TO THE CHIEF MUSICIAN

1. O sing to the chief musician, O sing from the depths of your hearts,Lift up your voice and praise His nameWith songs of thanksgiving His love proclaimO sing to the Chief Musician a glorious song:

Hallelujah! Jesus gave us a new song to sing,Hallelujah! He gave us a new song to sing: Hallelujah!

2. O sing to the chief musician, O sing from the depths of your hearts, Lift up your voice and praise His nameHis song of salvation our favourite refrainO sing to the Chief Musician a glorious song:

118 O VIRGIN FAIR

O Virgin fair, star of the sea 2my dearest Mother, pray for me

1. O lady, full of God’s own grace,whose caring hands the child embraced,who listened to the Spirit’s word,believed and trusted in the Lord.

2. O lady, who felt daily joy in caring for the holy boy,whose home was plain and shorn of wealth,yet was enriched by God’s own breath.

3. O lady, who bore living’s painbut still believed that love would reign,who on a hill watched Jesus dieas on the cross they raised Him high.

4. O lady, who, on Easter dayhad all your sorrow wiped awayas God the Father’s will was doneWhen from death’s hold He freed your Son.

119 OH, HOW GOOD, HOW WONDERFUL IT IS

Oh, how good, how wonderful it is 2When brothers and sisters live as one

1. It is as fragrant as pure oil, the ointment of the Lord,Flowing down as on Aaron of old, anointing everyone.

2. It is as refreshing as the dew Upon the mountain of the LordFor there the favour of the Lord remains,The blessing of everlasting life.

120 OH, I LOVE THAT MAN OF GALILEE

Oh, I love that man of Galilee, Galileefor He’s done so very much for me;He has taken all my sin, placed the Holy Ghost within,Oh I love that man of Galilee.

Down on my knees, I found my SaviourDown on my knees, I found the Lord.

Not on a mountain, or in a valley,But on my knees, I found the Lord.

121 ON THE PATEN

1. On the paten with the host I offer up my lowly heartAll my life, my deeds, my thoughts, thine shall be as mine Thou art.

2 In the chalice let me be a drop of water mingled thereLost, O Jesus, in Thy love, Thy great sacrifice I share.

3. All today and everyday, O Jesus, let me live in TheeSo that I no longer live, but that Thou mayst live thru me

122 ON THIS DAY OF JOY

On this day of joy, on this day of hope,We come to you in love, O Lord. On this day of joy, on this day of hope, We come to you in love.

1. With this bread and wine we come to the Eucharistic feast.*(On this day of joy, on this day of hope,We come to you in love.)

2. Bread to be your body, Lord, Wine to be your saving blood *

123 ON WE GO TO JERUSALEM

Ch. On we go to Jerusalem the city of the house of God.Pilgrim people, we seek the Lord:The Lord of the house of Rock.

1. Age on age proclaim His praises, Each declares Him Lord of all.Countless millions sing His glory,Answering His pilgrim call.

2. Peace He promised to our fathers In the ancient desert landPeace He offers in abundance To His faithful pilgrim band.

3. All we have is offered to Him As we come to sing His praise.Blessed is the Lord of heaven, Mighty God of all our days.

124 ONE DAY AT A TIME

1. I'm only human, I'm just a man/womanHelp me believe in what I could be and all that I amShow me the stairway I have to climbLord for my sake, teach me to take, one day at a time

One day at a time sweet Jesus,

that's all I'm asking from youGive me the strength, to do every thing that I have to doYesterday's gone sweet Jesus, tomorrow may never be mineHelp me to take, show me the way one day at a time.

2. Do you remember, when you walked among menJesus you know, if you're looking belowIt's worse now than then, cheating and stealingviolence and crime, Lord for my saketeach me to take, one day at a time.

At dusk I tremble, As darkness sets inWell Jesus you knowI'm weak to the core & I'm burdened with sinCleanse me with your love, I'll change my waysI'll turn around, with the light that I've foundOne day at a time

Sometimes I wonder,‘bout the choices we makeLord Jesus you knowWith the love that you show, I rise up againAnd when I’m wounded, I turn to youGain strength from your loveFrom heaven above, One day at a time

125 OPEN OUR EYES LORD

Open our eyes, Lord, we want to see Jesus, To reach out and touch Him, and say that we love Him, Open our ears, Lord, and help us to listen, Open our eyes, Lord, we want to see Jesus.

126 OPEN YOUR EARS O CHRISTIAN PEOPLE

1. Open your ears, O Christian people,open your ears and hear Good News!Open your hearts, O royal priesthood,God has come to you!

God has spoken to His people, AlleluiaAnd His words are words of wisdom, Alleluia.

2. Israel comes to greet the SaviourJudah is glad to see His dayFrom East and West the peoples travelHe will show the way.

3. He who has ears to hear His message;He who has ears, then let him hear,He who would learn the way of wisdomlet him hear God’s words.

127 OUR HEARTS WERE MADE FOR YOU LORD

Ch. Our hearts were made for you, Lord, Our hearts were made for you.

They'll never find, never find, never find restUntil they find their rest in you.

1. When you call me I will answer, When you seek me you will find.I will lead you back from exileAnd reveal to you my mind.

2. I will take you from the nationsAnd will bring you to your landFrom your idols I will cleanse youAnd you'll cherish my command.

3. I will put my law within you,I will write it on your heartI will be your God and Saviour,You, my people set apart.

128 PEACE IS FLOWING LIKE A RIVER

1. Peace is flowing like a river, flowing out of you and me,Flowing out into the desert, setting all the captives free

Let it flow through me, let it flow through me 2Let the mighty peace of God flow out through me

2. His love is flowing like a river, flowing out of you and me,Flowing out into the desert, setting all the captives free

3. His healing's flowing like a river, flowing out of you and me,Flowing out into the desert, setting all the captives free

4. Alleluia!

129 PEACE PERFECT PEACE

1. Peace, perfect peace, is the gift of Christ our Lord Peace, perfect peace, is the gift of Christ our LordThus, says the Lord will the world know my friendsPeace, perfect peace is the gift of Christ our Lord.

2. Love, perfect love, is the gift of Christ our Lord Love, perfect love, is the gift of Christ our Lord Thus, says the Lord will the world know my friendsLove, perfect love, is the gift of Christ our Lord.

3. Faith, perfect faith, is the gift of Christ our Lord Faith, perfect faith, is the gift of Christ our LordThus, says the Lord will the world know my friendsFaith, perfect faith, is the gift of Christ our Lord

4. Hope, perfect hope, is the gift of Christ our LordHope, perfect hope, is the gift of Christ our Lord Thus, says the Lord will the world know my friendsHope, perfect hope, is the gift of Christ our Lord

5. Joy, perfect joy, is the gift of Christ our LordJoy, perfect joy, is the gift of Christ our LordThus, says the Lord will the world know my friendsJoy, perfect joy, is the gift of Christ our Lord

130 PRAISE GOD, PRAISE GOD

Praise God, Praise God Let His love remind us of the power of His name.Praise God, praise God!All creation sings its song of praise.

1. I will praise you, God and King each and every day.My mouth shall never cease to singAnd I will bless your name for ever.

2. The splendour of your majesty is joyfully retold,The fame of your abundant good And justice, we will sing for ever.

3. The Lord is kind and merciful, His anger slow to rise.The Lord is good in all His works,His graciousness remains for ever.

131 PRECIOUS LORD

1. When my way groweth drear Precious Lord linger near.When my life is almost gone hear my cry, hear my call,hold my hand lest I fallTake my hand, Precious Lord, lead me on.

Precious Lord, take my hand, lead me on, let me stand,I’m tired, I’m weak, I’m wornThru’ the storm, thru’ the nightlead me on to the lightTake my hand Precious Lord, lead me on.

2. When my work is all done and my race here is runlet me see by the light Thou hast shownthat fair city so bright where the Lamb is the light,take my hand, Precious Lord, lead me on.

132 PUT ON THE ARMOUR

Put on the armour of Jesus Christ,Build up your strength in the Lord,Gird yourself with His truth, carry faith as a shield,The Good News a sword in your hand.

1. Let your loins be girt and your lamps alight,Waiting for the day when the Master comes.May He find you watching when He returns,He'll come like a thief in the night.

2. If we die with Him we shall live with Him,If we now endure, we shall reign with Him.If we are not faithful, He still keeps faithFor He can't be false to himself.

133 REJOICE EVER MORE

1. Rejoice ever more, for this is the will of God (3)In Christ Jesus concerning you.

Sing alleluia to the Lord, our God 2Enter His courts with songs of praise

2. Pray without ceasing for this is the will of God.

3. In everything give thanks for this is the will of God.

134 REJOICE IN THE LORD ALWAYS

Rejoice in the Lord always and again I say rejoice (2)Rejoice, rejoice, and again I say rejoice (2)Rejoice in the Lord always and again I say rejoice (2)

135 RING OUT YOUR JOY

Ring out your joy, give glory to God,Lift up your hearts and sing.Let all creation tell of His name,Praise Him for ever more!

1. Blessed are you God of our fathers,Glory and praise for ever more!Blessed your great and glorious holy nameGlory and praise for ever more!

2. Blest in the temple of your glory, Glory...Blessed are you who gaze into the depths, Glory...

136 RUGGED CROSS

1. On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross,the emblem of suff’ring and shame;and I loved that old cross where the dearest and bestfor a world of lost sinners was slain.

So I’ll cherish the old rugged crosstill my trophies at last I lay downI will cling to the old rugged crossand exchange it someday for a crown.

2. Oh that old rugged cross, so despised by the worldhas a wond’rous attraction for mefor the dear Lamb of God left His glory aboveto bear it to dark Calvary.

3. In the old rugged cross, stained with blood so divinea wondrous beauty I seeFor ‘twas on that old cross Jesus suffered and diedto pardon and sanctify me.

4. To the old rugged cross I will ever be trueits shame and reproach gladly bear.Then He’ll call me someday to my home far awaythere His glory for ever I’ll share.

137 SEEK YE FIRST

1. Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness

and all these things shall be added unto youAllelu, alleluia.

Alleluia, allelu, alleluia, allelu, alleluia. (2)

2. Ask and it shall be given unto you.Seek and ye shall find.Knock and it shall be opened unto youAllelu, alleluia.

138 SEND FORTH YOUR SPIRIT O LORD

Send forth your Spirit, O Lord, That the face of the earth be renewed.

1. O my soul, arise and bless the Lord God,Say to Him: My God, how great you are!You are clothed with majesty and splendourAnd light is the garment you wear.

2. You have built your palace on the waters,Like the winds the angels fly before you.You have set the earth on its foundations,So firm to be shaken no more.

3. All your creatures look to you for comfort,From your open hand they have their fill.You send forth your Spirit and revive them,The face of the earth you renew.

139 SHOWERS OF BLESSING

1. There shall be showers of blessingThis is the promise of loveThere shall be seasons refreshingSent from the Saviour above

Showers of Blessing, showers of blessing we needMercy drops round us are fallingBut for the showers we plead

2. There shall be showers of blessingSend them upon us O LordGrant to us now a refreshingCome and now honour Thy word

3. There shall be showers of blessingO that today they might fall,Now as to God we’re confessing,Now as on Jesus we call.

140 SING A NEW SONG UNTO THE LORD

Sing a new song unto the Lord, Let your song be sung from mountains highSing a new song unto the Lord, singing alleluia.

1. Yahweh's people dance for joy, O come before the LordAnd play for Him on glad tambourines And let your trumpet sound.

2. Rise, O children from your sleep your Saviour now has comeHe has turned your sorrow to joy And filled your heart with love.

3. Glad my soul, for I have seen the glory of the Lord.The trumpet sounds, the dead shall be raised,I know my Saviour lives.

141 SING PRAISES TO THE LIVING GOD

1. Sing praises to the living God, glory, halleluia.Come adore the living God, glory, halleluiaThough sun and moon may pass awayHis words will ever stayHis power is for ever more, glory, halleluia.

Glory to the Trinity, the undivided Unitythe Farther, Son and Spirit one, from whom all life and greatness come.

2. And to the living God we sing, glory, halleluiaLet our love and praises ring, glory, halleluiaTo all His sons He always gives His mercy and His love.So praise Him now for ever more, glory, halleluia.

3. And to the God who cannot die, glory, halleluiaTo the living God we cry, glory, halleluiaHe promised to be with us and He lives in every oneWe love Him now for ever more, glory, halleluia

142 SING TO THE MOUNTAINS

Sing to the mountains, sing to the sea,Raise your voices, lift your heart,This is the day the Lord has made, Let all the earth rejoice.

1. I will give thanks to you, my Lord,You have answered my plea,You have saved my soul from death,You are my strength and my song.

2. This is the day that the Lord has madeLet us be glad and rejoice.He has turned all death to lifeSing of the glory of God.

143 SING WE NOW IN PRAISE OF MARY

1. Sing we now in praise of Mary, Sing with joy her praises due,Imitate her ev'ry virtue As a loyal child and true.In her womb she moulded Jesus, In her heart God's Word did stay.Into other Christs she'll change us In a mother's gentle way.

2. Sing of Jesus, Son of Mary, In the home at Nazareth.Toil and labour cannot weary Love enduring unto death.Constant was the love He gave her, Though He went forth from her side,Forth to preach and heal and suffer, Till on Calvary He died.

144 SOUL OF MY SAVIOUR

1. Soul of my Saviour, sanctify my breastBody of Christ, be Thou my saving guest;Blood of my Saviour, bathe me in Thy tidewash me with water flowing from Thy side.

2. Strength and protection may Thy Passion be;O Blessed Jesus, hear and answer me;deep in Thy wounds Lord, hide and shelter me;so shall I never, never part from Thee.

3. Guard and defend me from the foe malignIn death’s dread moments make me only Thine;Call me and bid me come to Thee on high,when I may praise Thee with Thy saints for aye.

145 SPIRIT OF GOD IN THE CLEAR RUNNING WATER

1. Spirit of God in the clear running water,Blowing to greatness the trees on the hillSpirit of God in the finger of morning:

Fill the earth, bring it to birth and blow where you will.Blow, blow, blow till I be But breath of the Spirit, blowing in me.

2. Spirit of God, everyone’s heart is lonely,Watching and waiting and hungry until,Spirit of God, we long that you only: fulfill the earth...

146 SPIRIT OF THE LIVING GOD

1. Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on us (2)Break us, melt us, mould us, fill us.Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on us

2. Spirit of the living God, cleanse us from our sins (2)Break us, melt us, mould us, fill us.Spirit of the living God, cleanse us from our sins

3. Spirit of the living God, teach us how to pray (2)...

4. Spirit of the living God, fill our hearts with love (2)...

147 SWEET HEART OF JESUS

1. Sweet heart of Jesus font of love and mercytoday we come Thy blessings to implore

Oh touch our hearts so cold and so ungratefuland make them, Lord, Thine own for ever more.

Sweet heart of Jesus, we Thee imploreOh make us love Thee, more and more (2)

2. Sweet heart of Jesus make us know and love Theeunfold to us the treasures of Thy gracethat so our hearts from things of earth upliftedmay long alone to gaze upon Thy face.

3. Sweet heart of Jesus make us pure and gentleand teach us how to do Thy blessed willto follow close the print of Thy dear footstepsand when we fall Sweet heart, oh, love us still.

4. Sweet heart of Jesus bless all hearts that love Theeand may Thine own heart ever blessed be;Bless us, dear Lord and bless the friends we cherishand keep us true to Mary and to Thee.

148 SWEET SACRAMENT DIVINE

1. Sweet Sacrament divine! Hid in Thine earthly homeLo! round Thy lowly shrine, With suppliant hearts we comeJesus, to Thee our voice we raiseIn songs of love and heart-felt praiseSweet Sacrament divine (2)

2. Sweet Sacrament of Peace! dear home for every heart,Where restless yearnings cease and sorrows all departThere in Thine ear, all trustfully,We tell our tale of misery,Sweet Sacrament of Peace (2)

3. Sweet Sacrament of Rest! Ark from the ocean’s roar,Within Thy shelter blest soon may we reach the shore.Save us, for still the tempest raves;Save, lest we sink beneath the waves,Sweet Sacrament of Rest! (2)

149 TAKE AND RECEIVE

1. Take and receive, O Lord, my libertyTake all my will, my mind, my memory.Do Thou direct and govern all and sway,Do what Thou wilt, command and I obey.

Only Thy grace and love on me bestow, 2Possessing these, all riches I forego

2. All things I hold, and all I own are thine,Thine was the gift, to Thee I all resign.Do Thou direct and govern all and sway,Do what Thou wilt, command and I obey.

150 TAKE MY HANDS

1. Take my hands and make them as your ownand use them for your kingdom here on earth

Consecrate them to your care,anoint them for your service whereyou may need your gospel to be sown.

2. Take my hands, they speak now for my heartand by their actions they will show their love.Guard them on their daily coursebe their strength and guiding forceto ever serve the Trinity above.

3. Take my hands, I give them to you, LordPrepare them for the service of your nameOpen them to human needand by their love they’ll sow your seedso all may know the love and hope you give.

151 TAKE OUR BREAD

Take our bread, we ask you, Take our hearts, we love you,Take our lives, O Father, [we are yours (2)]

1. Yours as we stand at the table you set,Yours as we eat the bread our hearts can't forget.We are the sign of your life with us yet We are yours, we are yours!

2. Your holy people standing washed in your bloodSpirit-filled yet hungry we await your foodWe are poor, but we’ve brought ourselves the best we could; we are yours, we are yours.

152 TAKE THIS AND EAT IT

Take this and eat it for this is my body,Take this and drink it for this is my blood.

1. Taste and see that the Lord is all goodness

Happy those who take refuge in Him. 2. Come to me, you who are heavy laden,

Take my yoke, for my burden is light.

3. When you eat and you drink at this tableJesus' death you proclaim till He comes.

153 TAKE THOU THE OFFERING

Take Thou the offering Thy children makeall united for Thy name’s sake.

1. Heavenly Father, Almighty Godwe offer Thee this sacrificeshow to us Thy mercy, oh Lord,forgive us the sins of all our life.

2. To Thee, oh Lord, our joy we giveour weariness, our work and woe,the anxious moments that we live,lighten our burden as we go.

154 TANTUM ERGO

Tantum ergo sacramentum, Veneremur cernui;Et antiquum documentum, Novo cedat ritui; Praestet fides supplementum, Sensuum defectui.Genitori, Genitoque, Laus et jubilatio:Salus, honor, virtus quoque, Sit et benedictio:Procedenti ab utroque, Compar sit laudatio. Amen

155 THANK YOU, LORD, FOR ALL YOU'VE DONE

Thank you, Lord, for all you've done,Things both great and small,And for Jesus Christ your Son,Thank you most of all.

1. You forgive us when we falter, You bring healing when we sin,You redeem our life from bondageAnd renew us deep within.

2. As the rain comes down from heavenAnd it makes the earth yield fruit,So the Word that you once plantedIn our heart has taken root.

3. You have brought us out of darknessTo the kingdom of your SonIn whom all things hold together,By whose cross we are made one.

4. Lord, we thank you for your Spirit,Whom you send to us to stay,For He helps us in our weaknessWhen we know not how to pray.

156 THANK YOU LORD, FOR SAVING MY SOUL

Thank you Lord, for saving my soulThank you Lord, for making me whole,Thank you Lord, for giving to me,Thy great salvation, so rich and free.

157 THE BELLS OF THE ANGELUS

1. The bells of the Angelus calleth to prayIn sweet tones announcing the sacred Ave:

Ave, Ave, Ave, Maria! (2)

2. Immaculate Mary, Thy praises we sing,Who reignest with Christ, our Redeemer and King.

158 THE KING OF GLORY

Ch. The King of glory comes, the nation rejoicesopen the gates before Him, lift up your voices.

1. Who is the King of glory, how shall we call Him ?He is Emmanuel, the promise of ages.

2. In all of Galilee, in city and villageHe goes among His people, curing their illness.

3. Sing then of David’s Son, our Saviour and brother;in all of Galilee, was never another.

4. He gave His life for us, the pledge of salvationHe took upon himself, the sins of the nation.

5. He conquered sin and death; He truly has risenand He will share with us His heavenly vision.

159 THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD

1. The Lord is my shepherd, there is nothing I shall wantFresh and green are the pasturesWhere He gives me reposeNear restful waters He leads meTo revive my drooping Spirit.

The Lord is my shepherd There is nothing I shall want. Yes the...

2. He guides me along what He knows to be right.If I walk in the darkness, no evil would I fear,I know that He will be there With His crook and with His staff.

3. The Lord has prepared such a banquet for me.Surely goodness and kindness shall follow after me.In the Lord's own house shall I dwellAll the days of my life.

160 THE LORD IS NEAR

The Lord is near to all who call on HimRest in Him alone, rest in Him alone.

1. He will guard your coming and your going,He will be the one to guard your lifeThe sun will not harm you in the daylightAnd the Lord will watch you through the night.

2. He has seen a thousand years go past HimSwiftly as the morning fades to night.So come let Him fill you with His wisdomTo number all your days aright.

161 THE LORD'S MY SHEPHERD

1. The Lord’s my shepherd, I’ll not wantHe makes me down to liein pastures green, He leadeth methe quiet waters by.

2. My soul He doth restore again,and me to walk doth makewithin the paths of righteousness

e’en for His own name’s sake.

3. Yea, though I walk in death’s dark vale,yet will I fear none ill.For Thou art with me, and Thy rodand staff me comfort still.

4. My table Thou hast furnishedin presence of my foes.My head Thou dost with oil anoint,and my cup overflows.

5. Goodness and mercy all my lifeshall surely follow me.And in God’s house for ever moremy dwelling-place shall be.

162 THERE IS A RIVER

1. There is a river that flows from God above;there is a fountain that’s filled with His great love

Ch. Come to the waters, there is a great supply;there is a river that shall never run dry.

2. Wash me with the water, and then I shall be clean;White as the new snow, if you remove my sin.

3. Plunged in the water the tomb of our rebirthso may we rise up, to share in Christ’s new life.

4. All who are thirsty now hear God as He calls;come to the Lord’s side, His life pours out for all.

163 THEREFORE WE BEFORE HIM BENDING

1. Therefore we before Him bending, this great sacrament revereTypes and shadows have their ending,for the newer rite is here,Faith our outward sense befriending,makes the inward vision clear.

2. Glory let us give and blessingto the Father and the Son,Honour, might and praise addressing,while eternal ages run, ever to His love confessingWho from both with both is one. Amen.

164 THEY'LL KNOW WE ARE CHRISTIANS

1. We are one in the Spirit, we are one in the Lord (2)And we'll pray that all unity may one day be restored

And they'll know we are Christians By our love, by our love.Yes, they'll know we are Christians by our love.

2. We will walk with each other, 2we will walk hand in hand And together we'll spread the news

That God is in our land

3. We will work with each other, 2we will work side by side And we'll guard each one's dignity and save each one's pride.

165 THIS IS MY COMMANDMENT

ch This is my commandment 2 Love one another as I have loved you

1. Charity is kind, feels no envy, Charity bears up to the end,Charity is meek, seeking not its own, Charity has faith to the end.

2. Charity is mild, thinks no evil, Charity can hope to the end.Charity is just, finding joy in truth,Charity is patient to the end.

3. Charity is never conceited, Charity brings joy to the end,Charity is never resentful, Charity makes peace to the end.

4. I may give away my possessions,even give my body to be burnt.If I have no love, I'm no better;for of all, the greatest is love!

166 THIS IS THE DAY

1. This is the day, this is the daythat the Lord has made, that the Lord has madeWe will rejoice we will rejoiceand be glad in it. and be glad in it This is the day, that the Lord has madeWe will rejoice, and be glad in it.This is the day, this is the daythat the Lord has made.

2. This is the day, this is the daywhen the Lord arose, when the Lord aroseWe will rejoice we will rejoiceand be glad in it. and be glad in it This is the day, when the Lord aroseWe will rejoice, and be glad in it.This is the day, this is the daywhen the Lord arose

3. This is the day, this is the daywhen the Spirit came, when the Spirit cameWe will rejoice we will rejoiceand be glad in it. and be glad in it This is the day, when the Spirit cameWe will rejoice, and be glad in it.This is the day, this is the daywhen the Spirit came

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167 THIS WORLD YOU HAVE MADE

This world you have made is a beautiful place,It tells the pow'r of your love.We rejoice in the beauty of your worldFrom the seas to the heavens above.

1. The morning whispers of purity, The evening of your peace.The thunder booms your exuberanceIn the awesome pow'r you release.

2. The tenderness of a newborn child,The gentleness of the rain,Simplicity in a single cellAnd complexity in a brain.

3. Your stillness rests in a silent pool,Infinity drifts in space;Your grandeur straddles the mountain topsAnd we see your face in each face.

168 WALK IN THE LIGHT

1. Let’s all join together in communion sweet,walk, walk in the lightand love one another till our Saviour we meetwalk, walk in the light.

Walk in the light (3)walk in the light of the Lord.

2. The Spirit lives to set men free, walk, walk in the light.He binds us all in unity, walk, walk in the light.

3. When Jesus died on Calvary, walk, walk in the light.He saved the lost like you and me walk, walk in the light.

4. And Jesus did just what He said, walk, walk in the light.He healed the sick and He raised the deadwalk, walk in the light.

5. He left His Spirit our friend to be, walk, walk in the light;He prays in you and He prays in mewalk, walk in the light.

169 WE’RE TOGETHER AGAIN

We're together again just praising the Lord, We're together again, in one accord.Something good is going to happen.

. Something good is in storeWe're together again just praising the Lord

We're together again just thanking the Lord, We're together again, in one accord.Something good is going to happen.

. Something good is in store

We're together again just thanking the Lord

170 WE ARE GATHERING TOGETHER UNTO HIM

We are gathering together unto Him (2) Unto Him shall the gathering of the people be.We are gathering together unto Him

We are singing together unto Him (2) Unto Him shall the singing of the people be.We are singing together unto Him

We are praying together unto Him (2) Unto Him shall the praying of the people be.We are praying together unto Him

171 WE CELEBRATE THIS FESTIVE DAY

1. We celebrate this festive day with pray’r and joyful songOur Father’s house is home to us: we know that we belong

The bread is broken, wine is poured, a feast to lift us up!Then thank the Lord who gives himself as food and saving cup!

2. The door is open, enter in and take your place by right.For you’ve been chosen as His guest to share His love and light.

3. We come together as the twelve came to the Upper Room.Our host is Jesus Christ the Lord, now risen from the tomb.

172 WE HAIL THEE SAVIOUR AND LORD

We hail Thee, Saviour and Lord, 2Thy cross ever be adored

1. O cross Thou art the fountain of love and of liberty,Shine down upon the millionswho search for the light of truth.

2. Look down upon the needy confirm them in strength and grace.Thou art our true salvation, In Thee all our hope we place

4. Be Thou our sign of vict'ry Redeem us from sin and strife;Renew in us Thy passion And grant us eternal life.

173 WE HAVE COME INTO HIS HOUSE

1. We have come into His house 2 and gathered in His name to worship Him We have come into His house and gathered in His name to worship Christ the Lord,

worship Him, Christ, the Lord.

2. So forget about yourself 2and concentrate on Him and worship Him So forget about yourself and concentrate on Himand worship Christ the Lord worship Him, Christ, the Lord.

3. Let us lift up holy hands 2and magnify His name and worship Him Let us lift up holy hands and magnify His name And worship Christ the Lord, worship Him, Christ, the Lord.

174 WE STAND FOR GOD

1. We stand for God and for His glory,The Lord supreme and God of allAgainst His foes we raise His standard,Around the cross we hear His call.

Strengthen our faith, Redeemer,Guard us when danger is nigh.To Thee we pledge our lives and service 2Strong in a trust that ne'er shall die

2. We stand for God, Jesus our MasterHas saved the world with love untoldHis law divine and truth unchangingIn this our land their place must hold!

3. We stand for God, let us be loyal,Our love proclaim with ev’ry breathTo Christ our King and Lord of Lords,We will be faithful unto death.

175 WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS

1. What a friend we have in Jesus,All our sins and griefs to bear!What a privilege to carry Everything to God in prayer!O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bearAll because we do not carry Everything to God in prayer.

2. Have we trials and temptations? Is there trouble anywhere?We should never be discouraged: Take it to the Lord in prayer.Can we find a friend so faithful Who will all our sorrows share?Jesus knows our every weakness: Take it to the Lord in prayer.

3. Are we weak and heavy ladenCumbered with a load of carePrecious Saviour still our refugeTake it to the Lord in prayerDo thy friends despise forsake theeTake it to the Lord in prayerIn His arms He’ll take and shield thee

Thou will find a solace there.

176 WHAT A JOY, WHAT A JOY

What a joy, what a joy for us to say 2We're on our way to the house of the Lord

1. Thro' your gates we'll enter in, open wide the door.Here we'll find a welcome place, and peace for ever

more.

2. Coming to Jerusalem, on His holy ground,City mounted on a hill, its houses all around.

3. All the tribes of Israel, countless caravans,Ev'ryone is going there, to where the Temple stands.

177 WHAT THANKS, O LORD

What thanks, O Lord, can I render TheeFor all the gifts Thou hast show'red on me?Each day I'll sing of your praise and gloryAllelu, alleluia!

1. Give thanks to the Lord upon the harp,With a ten-stringed lute sing Him songs,O sing Him a song that is new,Play loudly with all your skill.

2. O sing to the glory of His name.Say to God: How great are Thy deeds!Burnt offering to Thee I will bringTo Thee I will pay my vows.

3. Give thanks to the Lord for He is good,Yes, eternal is His loveThough I walk in the midst of afflictionHe stretches His hand to save.

178 WHATSOEVER YOU DO

Whatsoever you do to the least of my brothersThat you do unto me. Whatsoever you do to the least of my sisters,That you do unto me.

1. When I was hungry you gave me to eat, When I was thirsty you gave me to drink, Now enter into the home of my Father.

2. When I was weary you helped me find rest. When I was anxious you calmed all my fears. Now enter into the home of my Father.

3. When I was homeless you opened your door, When I was naked you gave me your coat. Now enter into the home of my Father.

4. When I was laughed at you stood by my side, When I was happy you shared in my joy. Now enter into the home of my Father.

179 WHERE TWO OR THREE ARE GATHERED

Where two or three are gathered in my name: there am I, there am I,Where two or three are gathered in my name,There am I in their midst ever more.

1. As a Church, we belong to Christ's Body.We're a kingdom of love and charity,We're a city, a light to the nationsYes, the people of promise are we.

2. As a Body, we grow strong together,When we focus our hearts on others' needs,When we hold up the banner for justiceWhen we love, not by words but deeds.

3. As a People we’re rooted in JesusAs a nation, united we stand!But it’s only thru’ grace we are worthy To inherit and enter our land.

180 WITHOUT SEEING YOU WE LOVE YOU

Without seeing you we love you, without seeing we believe,And we sing, Lord, your glory: we believe in you!

1. Blessed is he who will listen to your Word,He shall never see death for by you he's heir to new life*(Lord to whom shall we go, You alone have the words of eternal life!)

2. Lord, you abide in this Sacrament of loveFor it is your delight Thus to dwell with your people on earth*

181 YES I SHALL ARISE

Yes, I shall arise and return to my Father.

1. To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul,In you, O my God, I place all my trust.

2. Look down on me, have mercy, O Lord,Forgive me my sins, behold all my grief.

3. Do not withhold your goodness from meO Lord, may your love be deep in my soul.

4. Mercy I cry, O Lord, wash me cleanAnd whiter than snow my Spirit shall be

5. Happy are they forgiven by God,Their sins blotted out, their guilt is no more.

182 YOU HAVE EVERYTHING

You have everything when you have Christ (2)You are filled with God through your union,

Through your union with Christ.

1. He is the highest rulerWith authority over every other power,He is the highest ruler over every other power.

2. Look for the things of heavenYou have died to sin, you have risen with the Lord.When Jesus comes in glory,You'll appear in glory too!

183 YOU SHALL GO OUT WITH JOY

You shall go out with joy and be led forth with peaceThe mountains and the hills will break forth before you.There'll be shouts of joy and all the trees of the fieldWill clap, will clap their hands.

1. And all the trees of the field will clap their hands (3)While you go out with joy!

2. And all the birds of the sky will chirp and sing (3) While you go out with joy!

3. And all the angels of heaven will flap their wings (3) While you go out with joy!

184 ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD

1. Angels we have heard on high Sweetly singing o'er the plains,And the mountains in reply Echo still their joyous strains

Gloria in excelsis De-o! (2)

2. Shepherds, why this jubilee, Why your rapturous strain prolong?Say, what may the tidings be, Which inspire your heavenly song?

3. Come to Bethlehem and seeHim whose birth the angels sing:come, adore on bended kneethe infant Christ, the new-born King.

4. See within a manger laid,Jesus, Lord of heaven and earth!Mary! Joseph, lend your aidto celebrate our Saviour's birth.

185 AWAY IN THE MANGER

1. Away in the manger, no crib for a bed,the little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet headThe stars in the bright sky looked down where He laythe little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay.

2. The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes,but little Lord Jesus no crying He makes.I love Thee, Lord Jesus! Look down from the sky,

and stand by my side until morning is nigh.

3. Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask Thee to stayclose by me for ever, and love me, I pray.Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care,and fit us for heaven, to live with Thee there.

186 COME, COME, COME TO THE MANGER

Come, come, come to the manger Children come to the children's King.Sing, sing, chorus of angels,Stars of morning, o'er Bethlehem sing.

1. He lies 'mid the beasts of the stallWho is Maker and Lord of us all.The wintry wind blows cold and dreary,See, He weeps the world is weary.Lord, have pity and mercy on me.

2. He leaves all His glory behindTo be born and to die for mankindWith grateful beasts His cradle choosesThankless man His love refuses.Lord, have pity and mercy on me.

187 DING DONG MERRILY ON HIGH

1. Ding dong! merrily on high, in heav’n the bells are ringing.Ding dong! verily the sky, is riv’n with angels singing.Gloria, hosanna in excelsis !

2. E’en so here below, below, let steeple bells be swungenand io, io, io, by priest and people sungen.

3. Pray you, dutifully prime, your matin chime, ye ringers;may you beautifully rhyme, your evetime song, ye singers.

188 HARK! THE HERALD ANGELS SING

1. Hark, the herald angels sing glory to the new-born KingPeace on earth and mercy mild God and sinners reconciled.Joyful all ye nations rise join the triumph of the skiesWith th'angelic hosts proclaim Christ is born in Bethlehem

Hark the herald angels sing Glory to the new-born King.

2. Christ, by highest heaven adored, Christ, the everlasting Lordlate in time behold Him come,offspring of a Virgin's womb!Veiled in flesh the Godhead see,

hail the incarnate Deity!Pleased as man with man to dwell, Jesus, our Emmanuel.

3. Hail the heaven-born Prince of peace!Hail the Son of righteousness!Light and life to all He bringsrisen with healing in His wings;mild He lays His glory by,born that man no more may die,born to raise the sons of earth,born to give them second birth.

189 IT CAME UPON THE MIDNIGHT CLEAR

1. It came upon the midnight clear,that glorious song of old,from angels bending near the earthto touch their harps of gold;“Peace on the earth, goodwill to men,from heaven’s all-gracious King!”The world in solemn stillness layto hear the angels sing.

2. Yet with the woes of sin and strifethe world has suffered long;beneath the angel-strain have rolledtwo thousand years of wrong;and man, at war with man, hears notthe love-song which they bring:O hush the noise, ye men of strife,and hear the angels sing!

3. For lo, the days are hastening on,by prophets seen of old,when with the ever-circling yearsshall come the time foretold,when the new heaven and earth shall ownthe prince of peace their king,and all the world send back the songwhich now the angels sing.

190 JOY TO THE WORLD

1. Joy to the world, the Lord has come!Let earth receive her king.Let ev'ry heart prepare Him roomAnd heaven and nature sing (2)And heaven and heaven and nature sing.

2. Joy to the world, the Saviour reigns!Let all their songs employWhile fields and floods, rocks hills and plains,Repeat the sounding joy (2)Repeat, repeat the sounding joy.

3. He rules the world with truth and grace!And makes the nations proveThe glories of His righteousnessAnd wonders of His love (2)And wonders, and wonders of His love.

191 LONG TIME AGO IN BETHLEHEM

1. Long time ago in BethlehemIn a manger, poor and smallMary's boy child Jesus ChristWas born to die for all.

Hark, now hear the angels singA saviour’s born today*(That we may live for ever morebecause of Christmas Day).Trumpets sound and angels singListen to what they say*

2. Now shepherds heard the angels say:I bring good news of great joyfor unto you a child is bornMary’s little baby boy.

3. King Herod of Jerusalem made the holy city stirFor wise men brought the little child gold, frankincense and myrrh.

192 O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL

1. O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphantO come ye, O come ye to Bethlehem;come and behold Him, born the King of angels:O come, let us adore Him, (3) Christ the Lord.

2. Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultationSing all ye citizens of heaven aboveGlory to God in the highest:

3. God of God, light of light,lo! He abhors not the Virgin's womb;very God, begotten not created:

4. Yea, Lord, we greet Thee,born this happy morning,Jesus, to Thee be glory given;word of the Father, now in flesh appearing:

193 O COME, O COME, EMMANUEL

1. O come, O come, Emmanuel, and ransom captive Israel,that mourns in lonely exile hereuntil the Son of God appears

Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel, shall come to Thee, O Israel.

2. O come, Thou Rod of Jesse, freeThine own from Satan’s tyranny;from depths of hell Thy people saveand give them vict’ry o’er the grave.

3. O come, though dayspring, come and cheerour spirits by Thine advent here;disperse the gloomy clouds of night

and death’s dark shadows put to flight.

4. O come, Thou key of David, comeand open wide our heavenly home;make safe the way that leads on high,and close the path to misery;

5. O come, O come, Thou Lord of mightwho to Thy tribes on Sinai’s heightin ancient times didst give the Lawin cloud of majesty and awe;

194 O LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM

1. O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see Thee lie!Above Thy deep and dreamless sleepthe silent stars go by.Yet in Thy dark streets shineth, the everlasting light;the hopes and fears of all the yearsare met in Thee tonight.

2. O morning stars, together, proclaim the holy birthand praises sing to God the Kingand peace to men on earth;for Christ is born of Mary, and gathered all abovewhile mortals sleep, the angels keeptheir watch of wondering love.

3. How silently, how silently, the wondrous gift is given!So God imparts to human heartsthe blessings of His heaven.No ear may hear His coming; but in this world of sinwhere meek souls will receive Him, still the dear Christ enters in.

4. Where children pure and happy, pray to the blessed Child,where misery cries out to Thee, Son of the mother mild;where charity stands watching and faith holds wide the doorthe dark night wakes, the glory breaks,and Christmas comes once more.

195 ONCE IN ROYAL DAVID'S CITY

1. Once in royal David’s city, stood a lowly cattle shedwhere a Mother laid her baby, in a manger for His bed;Mary was that Mother mild, Jesus Christ her little child.

2. He came down to earth from heavenwho is God and Lord of all.And His shelter was a stable, and His cradle was a stall;With the poor, and mean and lowlylived on earth our Saviour holy.

3. And through all His wondrous childhoodHe would honour and obeylove, and watch the lowly maidenin whose gentle arms He lay;

Christian children, all must be,mild, obedient, good as He.

4. For He is our childhood’s pattern,day by day like us He grew;He was little, weak and helpless;tears and smiles like us He knew;and He feeleth for our sadnessand He shareth in our gladness;

5. And our eyes at last shall see Himthru’ His own redeeming love;for that child so dear and gentleis our Lord in heaven above;and He leads His children onto the place where He is gone;

6. Hot in that poor lowly stable,with the oxen standing bywe shall see Him; but in heavenset at God’s right hand on high;when like stars His children crownedall in white shall wait around.

196 SILENT NIGHT

1. Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is brightRound yon Virgin Mother and ChildHoly Infant, so tender and mildSleep in heavenly peace! (2)

2. Silent night, holy night!Shepherds quake at the sight,Glories stream from heaven afarHeavenly hosts sing Hallelujah!Christ, the Saviour is born. (2)

3. Silent night, holy nightSon of God, love's pure lightradiant beams from Thy holy face,with the dawn of redeeming grace:Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth (2).

4. Silent night, holy nightBethlehem sleeps yet what lightFloats around the Holy pairSongs of angels fill the airStrains of heavenly peace (2)

197 SOMEWHERE FAR FROM TOWN AND PEOPLE

1. Somewhere far from town and people in a stable poor,Jesus Christ was born of Mary in a cave obscure.

To seek Him don't trouble to Bethlehem to go,In silence you'll find Him and in the poor next door.

2. In the midst of noise and tumult can His voice be heard?No, we'll live in peace and silence, eager for His Word.

3. In the hungry, sick and homeless, Christ himself conceals

To the lowly, meek and humble, He himself reveals.

4. Did you hear the angels' tiding? You can hear it stillIf you bend His cave to enter, if you're of good will.

198 THE FIRST NOEL

1. The First Noel the angels did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they layIn fields where they lay a-keeping their sheepOn a cold winter's night that was so deep.

Noel, Noel , Noel , Noel 2 Born is the King of Israel

2. They looked up and saw a star,shining in the east, beyond them far,and to the earth it gave great light,and so it continued both day and night.

3. Then let us all with one accordsing praises to our heavenly Lord,that hath made heaven and earth of nought,and with His blood mankind hath bought.

199 WE THREE KINGS

1. We three kings of Orient are bearing gifts we traverse afar;field and fountain, moor and mountainfollowing yonder star.

Oh, star of wonder, star of nightstar with royal beauty brightwestward leading, still proceeding,guide us to Thy perfect light.

2. Born a King on Bethlehem plain,gold I bring to crown Him againKing for ever, ceasing never,over us all to reign.

3. Frankincense to offer have I,incense owns a Deity nigh.Prayer and praising, all men raisingworship Him, God most high.

4. Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfumebreathes a life of gathering gloom;sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying,sealed in the stone-cold tomb.

5. Glorious now behold Him arise,King and God and sacrifice;Alleluia, alleluiaearth to heaven replies.

200 WHILE SHEPHERDS WATCHED THEIR FLOCKS

1. While shepherds watched their flocks by nightall seated on the groundthe Angel of the Lord came down,and glory shone around.

2. “Fear not”, said He, (for mighty dread had seized their troubled mind)“Glad tidings of great joy I bringto you and all mankind”.

3. “To you in David’s town this dayis born of David’s linea Saviour, who is Christ the Lord;and this shall be the sign”.

4. “The heavenly Babe you there shall findto human view displayedall meanly wrapped in swathing bandsand in a manger laid”.

5. Thus spake the Seraph; and forthwithappeared a shining throngof angels praising God, who thusaddressed their joyful song;

6. “All glory be to God on high,and on the earth be peace,goodwill henceforth from heaven to mebegin and never cease”.

201 ABBA FATHER LET US BE YOURS

Abba Father, let us be yours and yours aloneSet our hearts our spirits freeMake us Lord your own

1 Through your goodness, Lord, We bring bread of our labour And wine to cheer the heartWhich will soon be filled for usWith the life of your son

2 Take this drop of water, tooSign of our weakness, yet symbol of our loveBy its mingling may we share your divinity

3 Please accept our sacrifice Offered to honour the glory of your nameSinners all we bring to you humble contrite hearts

202 ALL GLORY LAUD AND HONOUR

Ch. All glory laud and honour to thee Redeemer KingTo whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring

1 Thou are the King of Israel, thou David’s royal sonWho in the Lords name comest, the King and blessed one

2 The company of angels, are praising thee on highAnd mortal men and all things created make reply

3. The people of the Hebrews, with palms before thee wentOur praise and prayer and anthems before thee we present

4 To thee before thy passion, they sang their hymns of praiseTo thee now high exalted our melody we raise

5 Thou didst accept our praises, accept the prayers we bringWho in all good delightest, Thou good and gracious King

203 ALLELUIA CHRIST HAS RISEN

Alleluia, alleluia Christ has risen from the deadHe has risen to die no more

1 At the dawn of Easter morning, when the stone was rolled awayThen from the darkness rose in glory Jesus Christ true risen lightBrightning all the earth’s dark night

2 From the depths of weary bondageMan and God has risen tooAll eyes are opened from their blindnessTo the Light of heav’nly viewAnd with Christ they rise a new

3 Now the heart of every creature, Fill with hope and with gratitudeThey rise resplendent from their bondageFor their Lord has set them freeFrom the pow’r of death’s decree

204 BREAD & WINE WE BRING TO YOU LORD

1 Bread and wine we bring to you LordWork of the hands of menSoon to become your body and blood Jesus yourselfMay all who share this meal divine be one

2 Humbly we bring ourselves to you LordTake our hearts, take our willsAll that we have and all that we do, we give to youAll for you our Saviour and our God

205 BRING FLOWERS OF THE RAREST

1 Bring flowers of the rarest, bring blossoms the fairestFrom garden and woodland and hillside and daleOur full hearts are swelling, our glad voices tellingThe praise of the lovliest flower of the vale

O Mary we crown thee with blossoms today 2Queen of the Angels and Queen of the May

2 There lady they name thee, their mistress proclaim theeO grant that thy children on earth be as trueAs long as the bowers, are radiant with flowersAs long as the azure shall keep its bright hue

3 Sing gaily in chorus, the bright angels o’er usRe-echo the strains we begin upon earthTheir harps are repeating, the notes of our greetingFor Mary herself is the cause of our mirth

206 CHRIST BE BESIDE ME

1 Christ be beside me, Christ be before meChrist be behind me, King of my heartChrist be within me, Christ be below meChrist be above me, never to part

2 Christ on my right hand, Christ on my left handChrist all around me, shield in the strifeChrist in my sleeping, Christ in my sittingChrist in my rising, light of my life

3 Christ be in all heart thinking about meChrist be in all tongues telling of meChrist be the vision in eyes that see meIn ears that hear me, Christ ever be

207 COME INTO HIS PRESENCE SINGING ALLELUIA

1 Come into his presence, singing Alleluia 2Alleluia, Alleluia

2 Come into his presence singing, Jesus is Lord

3 Come into his presence singing, Worthy the Lamb

4 Come into his presence singing, Glory to God

5 Come into his presence singing, Peace to all men

208 COME O DIVINE MESSIAH

1 Come O divine Messiah, The world in silence waits the dayWhen hope shall sing its triumph, And sadness flees away

Sweet Saviour haste: come, come to earthDispel the night and show thy faceAnd bid us hail the dawn of graceCome O divine MessiahThe world in silence waits the dayWhen hope shall sing its triumphAnd sadness flees away

2 O Thou, whom nations signed forWhom priests and prophets long foretoldWilt break the captive fettersRedeem the long-lost fold

3 Shalt come in peace and meeknessAnd lowly will thy cradle beAll clothed in human weaknessShall we thy Godhead see

209 COME PRAISE THE LORD

1 Come praise the Lord the almighty the king of all nations

Tell forth his fame, O ye peoples with loud acclamations

His love is sure, faithful his word shall endureSteadfast thru’ all generations

3 Praise to the Father most gracious the Lord of creationPraise to His Son, the Redeemer who wrought our salvationO heavenly dove, praise to thee fruit of their loveGiver of all consolation

210 DAILY DAILY, SING TO MARY

1 Daily, daily sing to Mary, sing my soul her praises dueAll her feasts her actions worship with the heart’s devotion trueLost in wondering contemplation be her majesty confessedCall her mother, call her Virgin, happy mother, virgin blest

2 She is mighty to deliver call her, trust her lovinglyWhen the tempest rages round theeShe will calm the troubled seeGifts of heaven, she has givenNoble Lady to our raceShe’s the Queen who decks her subjectsWith the light of God’s own grace

211 EVERY BIRD, EVERY TREE

1 Ev’ry bird, ev’ry tree helps me know, helps me seeHelps me feel God is love and love’s aroundFrom each river painted blue to the early morning dewThis is love, God is love, love’s around

2 Ev’ry prayer, ev’ry song, makes me feel I belongTo a world filled with love that’s all aroundFrom each daybreak to each nightOut of darkness comes the lightThis is love, God is love, love’s around

4 Ev’ry mountain, ev’ry stream, ev’ry flower, ev’ry dreamComes from God, Gos is love and love’s aroundFrom the every-changing sky, to a new-born baby’s

cryThis is love, God is love, love’s around

212 FAITH OF OUR FATHERS

1 Faith of our father’s living stillIn spite of dungeon, of dungeon, fire, and swordOh how our hearts beat high with joyWhen e’er we hear that glorious word

Faith of our father’s holy faithWe will be true to thee till deathWe will be true to thee till death

2 Our fathers chained in prisons darkWere sill in heart and conscience freeHow sweet would be their children’s fateIf they, like them could die for thee

3 Faith of our fathers we will loveboth friend and foe in all our strifeAnd preach thee too, as love knows howBy kindly words and virtuous life

213 FATHER I PLACE INTO YOUR HANDS

1 Father I place into your hands The things that I can’t doFather I place into your hand The times that I’ve been throughFather I place into your handsThe way that I should goFor I know, I always can trust you.

2 Father I place into your handsMy friends and family.Father I place into our handsThe thinks that trouble meFather I place into our handsThe person I would beFor I know, I always can trust you.

3 Father we love to seek Your faceWe love to hear Your voiceFather we love to sing Your praise And in Your name rejoiceFather we love to walk with youAnd in Your presence restFor we know, we always can trust you.

4 Father I want to be with youAnd do the things you do.Father I want to speak the words That ;you are speaking tooFather I want to love the onesThat you will draw to YouFor I know, that I am one with you.

214 FILL MY HOUSE UNTO THE FULLEST

1 Fill my house unto the fullestEat my bread and drink my wineThe love I bear is held from no oneAll I own and all I do, I give to you

2 Take my time unto the fullest

Find in me the trust you seekAnd take my hands to you outreachingAll I own and all I do, I give to you

3 Christ our Lord with love enormousFrom his cross his lesson taughtTo love all men as I have loved youAll I own and all I do, I give to you

4 Join with me as one in Christ-love|May our hearts all beat as oneAnd may we give ourselves completelyAll I own and all I do, I give to you

215 FOLLOW ME, FOLLOW ME

Follow me, follow me, leave your home and familyLeave your fishing nets and boats upon the shoreLeave the seed that you have sown,Leave the crops that you’ve grownLeave the people you have known and follow me

1 The foxes have their holes And the swallows have their nestsBut the Son of man has no place to lay downI do not offer comfort, I do not offer wealthBut in me will all happiness be found

2 If you would follow meYou must leave old ways behindYou must take my cross and follow on my pathYou may be far from loved onesYou may be far from homeBut my father will welcome you at last

3 Although I go away you will never be alone For the Spirit will be there to comfort you Though all of you may scatterEach follow his own pathTill the Spirit of love will lead you home

216 GOD FORGAVE MY SIN IN JESUS NAME

1 God forgave my sin in Jesus’ nameI’ve born again in Jesus nameAnd in Jesus’ name, I come to youTo share his love as He told me to

He said freely, freely you have received Freely, freely giveGo in my name, and because you believeOthers will know that you live

2 All pow’r is given in Jesus’ nameIn earth and heav’n in Jesus’ nameAnd in Jesus’ name I come to youTo share his pow’r s he told me to

217 GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN

Go, tell it on the mountain, over the hills and ev’ry where

Go, tell it on the mountain that Jesus Christ is born.

1 While shepherds kept their watching O’er wand’ring flocks by nightBehold from out of heaven there shone a holy light

2 And lo, when they had seen itThey all bowed down and prayedThey travelled on together to where the babe was laid

3 When I was a seeker, I sought both night and dayI asked my Lord to help meAnd he showed me the way

218 GOING HOME

1 Going home, going home, I’m a going homeQuite like, some still day, I’m just going homeIt’s not far, just close by, through an open doorWork all done care laid by, going to fear no moreMother’s there expecting me, father’s waiting tooLots of folk gathered there, all the friends I knewAll the friends I knew

2 Morning star lights the way, restless dreams all doneShadows gone, break of day, real life just begunThere’s no break, there’s no end, just a living onWide awake, with a smile, going on and onGoing home, going home, I’m a going home I’m just going home, It’s not far, just close byThrough an open door, I’m just going home

219 HAIL REDEEMER KING DIVINE

1 Hail Redeemer, King divine Priest and Lamb the throne is thineKing whose reign shall never ceasePrince of ever lasting peace

Angels, saints and nations sing:Praise be Jesus Christ our KingLord of life, earth, sky and seaKing of love on Calvary

2 King whose name creation thrillsRule our minds, our hearts our willsTill in peace each nation ringsWith thy praises, King of Kings

3 King most holy, King of truthGuide the lowly, guide the youthChrist thou King of glory brightBe to us eternal light

4 Shepherd-King o’er mountains steephomeward bring the wandering sheepshelter in one royal foldstates and kingdoms, new and old

220 HARK A HERALD VOICE IS CALLING

1 Hark a herald voice is callingChrist is nigh, it seems to say‘Cast away the dreams of darknessO ye children of the day

2 Startled at the solemn warningLet the earth-bound soul ariseChrist, her sun, all sloth dispellingShine upon the morning skies

3 Lo! The Lamb so long expectedComes with pardon down from heavenLet us haste, with tears of sorrowOne and all to be forgiven

4 Honour, glory, virtue, meritTo the father and his SonWith the co-eternal SpritWhile unending ages run

221 I CAN ALMOST SEE

I can almost see Your holinessAs I look around this placeWith my hands stretched out to receive Your loveI can see You on each faceSpirit of God, lift me up, Spirit of God, lift me upFill me again with Your love, sweet Spirit of GodSpirit of God, lift me up, Spirit of God, lift me upFill me again with Your love, sweet Spirit of God

222 I LOVE YOU LORD

I love You Lord and I lift my voiceTo worship You O my soul rejoice.Take joy my King in what You hearMay it be sweet sweet sound in Your ear

223 I SING A SONG TO YOU LORD

I sing a song to you Lord, a song of love and praise,All glory be to you Lord, through everlasting days.

1 Holy holy holy, mighty Lord and God, He who as is now, and who is to come.

2 Worthy is the slain Lamb, honour him and praise, We rejoice with gladness, sing our love today.

3 He has used his power, has begun his reign. So rejoice you heavens and proclaim his name

4 Shine you light on us Lord, let us know your way. Be our guide forever, make us yours today.

224 I WILL CELEBRATE

I will celebrate, sing unto the Lord I will sing to Him a new song 2I will praise him

I will sing to Him a new song 2

Hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah, Hallelujah, hallelu, hallelujah, 2I will praise him I will sing to Him a new song 2

225 I WORSHIP YOU

When I look into your holinessWhen I gaze into our lovelinessWhen all things that surround Become shadows in the light of YouWhen I’ve found the joy of reaching Your heartWhen my will becomes enthralled in Your loveWhen all things that surround Become shadows in the light of YouI worship You, I worship YouThe reason that I live is to worship YouI worship You, I worship YouThe reason that I live is to worship You

226 IN MOMENTS LIKE THIS

In moments like this, I sing out a songI sing out a love song to JesusIn moments like this, I lift up my handsI lift up my hands to the LordSinging I love You Lord, singing I love You LordSinging I love You Lord, I love You

227 KUM BA YAH

1 Kum ba yah, my Lord, kum ba yah, Kum ba yah, my Lord, kum ba yah,Kum ba yah, my Lord, kum ba yah,O Lord, kum ba yah

2 Someone’s crying Lord, kum ba yah ….

3 Someone’s singing Lord, kum ba yah ….

4 Someone’s praying Lord, kum ba yah ….

228 LIFT UP YOUR HANDS

1 Lift up your hands and offer to the LordLift up your hands and offer to your GodAll that your life may hold of joy and careLift up your hands unto the Lord

2 Lift up your eyes and see the works of GodLift up your eyes to the glory of the LordSee all the beauty He has spread for youLift up your eyes unto the Lord

3 Lift up your heart unto the heart of GodLift up your love with His love to accordEager is He to have this gift from youLift up your heart unto the Lord

229 LOOK UPON OUR OFFERINGS

1 Look upon our offerings, look within our heartsLord accept our everything, make us one with you

Here in this Mass Lord, we find our givingThen in our lives Lord, you’ll go on living

2 What have we to offer you, Lord of heaven and earthLord accept our nothingness, make us one with you

230 LORD ACCEPT THE GIFTS WE OFFER

1 Lord accept the gifts we offer at this Eucharistic feastBread and wine to be transformed nowThrough the action of thy priestTake us too, Lord and transform usBe thy grace in us increased

2 May our souls be pure and spotless As he host of wheat so fineMay all stain of sin be crushed outLike the grape that forms the wineAs we, too, become partakersIn this sacrifice divine

3 Take our gifts almighty Father, living God eternal trueWhich we give through Christ, our SaviourPleading here for us a newGrant salvation tgo all presentAnd our faith and love renew

231 LORD JESUS THINK OF ME

1 Lord Jesus think on me, and purge away my sinFrom earth-born passions set me freeAnd make me pure within

2 Lord Jesus think on me, with care and woe oppressedLet me thy loving servant beAnd taste thy promised rest

3 Lord Jesus think on me, amid the battle strifeIn all my pain and miseryBe thou my health and life

4 Lord Jesus think on me not let me go astrayThrough darkness and perplexityPoint thou the heavenly way

5 Lord Jesus think on me when flows the tempest highWhen on doth rush the enemyO Saviour, be thou nigh

6 Lord Jesus think on me that when the flood is pastI may the eternal brightness seeAnd share thy joy at last

232 LORD WHO THROUGHOUT THESE 40 DAYS

1 Lord who throughout these forty days For us didst fast and prayTeach us with thee to mourn our sinsAnd at thy side to stay

2 As thou with Satan didst contendAnd didst the victory winO give us strength in thee to fightIn thee to conquer sin

3 As thirst and hunger thou didst bearSo teach us gracious LordO die to self and daily liveBy thy most holy word

4 And through these days of penitenceAnd through thy PassiontideYea, evermore, in life and deathLord Christ with us abide

233 LOVE IS HIS WORD

1 Love is his word, love is his markFeasting with men, fasting aloneLiving and dying, rising againLove only love is his way

Richer than gold is the love of my LordBetter than splendour and wealth

2 Love is his way, love is his markSharing his last Passover feastChrist at the table, host to the TwelveLove only love is his mark

3 Love is his way, love is his mark, Bread for our strength, wine for our joy“This is my body, this is my blood”Love only love is his sign

4 Love is his sign, love is his news‘Do this,’ he said, “lest you forgetAll my deep sorrow, all my dear bloodLove, only love, is his news

234 MAJESTY, WORSHIP HIS MAJESTY

Majesty, worship his majestyUnto Jesus be glory honour and praiseMajesty, kingdom, authorityFlow from his throne unto his own, his anthem raiseSo exalt, lift up on high the name of JesusMagnify, come glorify Christ Jesus the KingMajesty, worship his majesty,Jesus who died, now glorified, King of all Kings

235 MANY TIMES HAVE I TURNED

1 Many times I have turned from the way of the Lord

Many times I have chosen the darknessIn the light of the day, when the shadows are goneAll I see is my sin in its starkness

Jesus came to bring us mercyJesus came to bring us life againHe loves us, he loves us, he loves us

2 I confess I have sinned in the sight of the LordThrough my pride, through my malice and weaknessI’ve rejected the promise that comes from the crossWhere the Lord hung above us in meakness

3 With a word, with a deed with a failure to actWith thought that was evil and hatefulI confess to you, brothers and sisters of mine|I have sinned and been proven ungrateful

4 Through my fault, though my fault, through my; serious faultI confess to you, Lord all my sinningBut look down on me, Lord grant your pardon and peaceWith your help, I’ve a new life beginning

236 MARY FROM THY SACRED IMAGE

Mary from thy sacred imageWith those eyes so sadly sweetMother of Perpetual SuccourSee us kneeling at thy feetIn thy arms thy Child thou bearestSource of all thy joy and hopeWhat thy bliss, how deep thy sorrowsMother, thou alone canst know

237 MORE LOVE, MORE POWER

More love, more power, more of You in my heartMore love, more power, more of You in my heart

1 And I will worship You with all of my heartAnd I will worship You with all of my mindAnd I will worship You with all of my strengthFor You are my Lord, for You are my Lord.

2 And I will seek Your face with all of my heartAnd I will seek Your face with all of my mind And I will seek Your face You with all of my strengthFor You are my Lord, for You are my Lord

238 MOTHER DEAR OH PRAY FOR ME

1 Mother dear, Oh pray for meWhilst far from Heaven and TheeI wander in a fragile barkO’er life’s tempestuous seaO Virgin Mother from thy throneSo bright in bliss aboveProtect Thy child and cheer my pathWith Thy Sweet smile of love

Mother dear O pray for meAnd never cease Thy careTill in heaven eternallyThy love and bliss I share

239 MOTHER DEAREST, MOTHER FAIREST

1 Mother dearest mother fairestHelp of all who call on TheeVirgin purest, brightest, rarestHelp us help we cry to Thee

Mary help us help we pray (2)Help us in all care and sorrowMary help us help we pray

2 Mary help in pain and sorrowSoothe those rack’d on bed of painMay the golden light of morrowBring them health and joy again

3 Help our priests, our sisters lowlyHelp our Pope, long may he reignPray that we who sing their praisesMay in Heav’n all meet again

4 Mary help the absent loved onesHow we miss their presence hereMay the hand of Thy protectionGuard and guide them far and near

240 O COME O COME EMMANUEL

1 O come O come EmmanuelAnd ransom captive IsraelThat mourn in lonely exile hereUntil the Son of God appear

Rejoice, rejoice Emmanuel Shall come to thee O Israel

2 O come thou; Rod of Jesse freeThine own from Satan’s tyrannyFrom depths of hell thy people saveAnd give them vict’ry o’er the grave

3 O come thou dayspring, come and cheerOur spirits by thine advent hereDisperse the gloomy clouds of nightAnd death’s dark shadows put to flight

4 O come thou key of David comeAnd open wide our heavenly homeMake safe the way that leads on highAnd close the path to misery

5 O come O come thou Lord of mightWho to thy tribes of Sinai’s heightIn ancient times didst give the LawIn cloud and majesty and awe

241 O SACRED HEAD SURROUNDED

1 O sacred head surrounded by crown of piercing thornO bleeding head so wounded reviled and put to scornOur sins have marred the glory of thy most holy faceYet angel hosts adore thee, and tremble as they gaze

2 The Lord of every nation was hung upon a treeHis death was our salvation our sins his agonyO Jesus by the Passion, thy life in us increaseThy death for us did fashionOr pardon and our peace

242 ON JORDAN’S BANK

1 On Jordan’s bank the Baptist’s cry Announces that the Lord is nighCome then and hearken for he bringsGlad tidings from the King of Kings

2 Then cleansed be every Christian breastAnd furnished for so great a guestYea let us each our hearts prepareFor Christ to come and enter there

3 For thou are our salvation LordOur refuge and our great rewardWithout thy grace our souls must fadeAnd wither like a flower decayed

4. All praise eternal Son to theeWhose advent sets thy people freeWhom with the Father we adoreAnd Holy Ghost for evermore

243 PRAISE HIM, PRAISE HIM

1 Praise him, praise him Praise him in the morning, praise in the noontimePraise him, praise himPraise him, when the sun goes down

2 Love him …..

3 Trust him …..

4 Serve him ….

5 Jesus, …..

244 PRAISE MY SOUL, THE KING OF HEAVEN

1 Praise my soul the king of heaven to his feet thy tribute bringRansomed, healed, restored, forgiven Who like me his praise should singPraise him, praise him, praise him, praise himPraise the everlasting king

2 Praise him for his grace and favour to our fathers in distress

Praise him the still the same foreverSlow to chide and swift to blessPraise him, praise him, praise him, praise himGlorious in his faithfulness

3 Father-like he tends and spares us well our feeble frame he knowsIn his hands he gently bears us, rescues us from all our foesPraise him, praise him, praise him, praise himWidely as his mercy flows

4 Angels, help us to adore him, ye behold him face to faceSun and moon bow down before himDwellers all in time and spacePraise him, praise him, praise him, praise himPraise with us the God of grace

245 PRAISE TO THE LORD THE ALMIGHTY

1 Praise to the Lord the Almighty the King of creationO my soul praise him for his is your health and

salvationAll you who hear, now to his altar draw nearJoin in profound adoration.

2 Praise to the Lord let us offer our gifts at his altarLet not our sins and transgressions now cause us to

falterChrist our High Priest bids us all join in his feastVictims with him on the altar

3 Praise to the Lord, oh let all that is in us adore himAll that has life and breathCome now in praises before himLet the Amen sound from his people againNow as we worship before him

246 REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE DUST

Remember man, dust indeed you are And it is to dust you shall return

1 Let us rend our hearts not our garments And return to the Lord our GodFor gracious and merciful is He

2 Spare your people O Lord, Give heed to the cry of your priestsDo not silence those who sing your praises

3 Let us amend our ways for the betterAnd hasten the time of repentence For the day of the Lord is near

4 Listen to our prayer, have mercy On the people you claim for your ownThe people who has sinned against you

5 O God our Saviour, help usForgive us our sins O Lord

For the sake of the glory of your name

6 Give glory to the Father AlmightyTo his Son Jesus Christ the LordTo the Spirit who dwells in our hearts

247 RIDE ON, RIDE ON IN MAJESTY

1 Ride on! ride on in majestyHark all the tribes hosanna cryThy humble beast persues his road With palms and scattered garments strowed

2 Ride on! Ride on in majesty In lowly pomp ride on to dieO Christ thy triumphs now beginO’er captive death and conquered sin

3 Ride on! ride on in majestyThe winged squadrons of the skyLook down with sad and wondering eyesTo see the approaching sacrifice

4 Ride on! ride on in majestyThy last and fiercest strife is nighThe Father on his sapphire throneExpects his own anointed Son

5 Ride on! ride on in majestyIn lowly pomp ride on to dieBow thy meek head to mortal painThen take O God thy power and reign

248 SEND FORTH YOUR MESSENGERS

Send forth your messengers O Lord, They will spread your lightTo all the world aroundThey will sing of Your glory, Alleluia

1 You choose us from all time, Your messengers to beTo raise our light aloft for all the world to see

2 Today we hear Your voice, we hearken to Your callAnd joyously we come to bring Your Word to all

3 Give us Your grace, O Lord to follow where You trodAnd thus to spend our days in service to our God

249 SHEPHERD OF SOUL

1 Shepherd of souls, refresh and bless, Your chosen pilgrim flockWith manna in he wilderness, with water from the rock

2 We would not live by bread alone, But by the word of graceIn strength of which we travel on, in our abiding place

3 Be known to us in breaking bread. But do not then depart

Saviour abide with us and spread Your table in our heart,

4 Lord dine with us in love divine, Your Body and your BloodThat living bread that heavenly wine. Be our immortal food

250 SHINE JESUS SHINE

1 Lord the Light of Your love is shinningIn the midst of the darkness shiningJesus, Light of the World shine upon usSet us free by the truth You bring usShine on me, shine on me

Shine Jesus, shine, fill this land with the Father’s gloryBlaze Spirit blasé, set our hearts on fireFlow river flow, flood the nations with grace and mercySend forth Your word, Lord and let there be light

2 Lord I come to Your awesome presenceFrom the shadows into Your radianceBy the blood I may enter Your brightnessSearch me, try me consume all my darknessShine on me, shine on me

3 As we gaze on Your kingly brightnessSo our faces display Your likenessEver changing from glory to gloryMirrored here may our lives tell Your storyShine on me, shine on me.

251 SING OF THE BRIDE

1. Sing of bride and sing of the groom And the wine that was flowing freeWhen the Lord was a guest at the wedding feast In a town in Galilee

Fill the pots with water and raise the glasses highFor the Lord has come to Cana And changed water into wine.

2. Sing of the bride and sing of the groomAnd the feasting all night and dayWith the wine running short at the wedding festTo the stewards’ sad dismay

252 SPIRIT OF THE LIVING GOD

Spirit of the living God, fall afresh on me (2)Melt me, mould me, use me and fill meSpirit of the Living God, fall afresh on me

253 THE ANGEL GABRIEL

1 The angel, Gabriel from heaven cameHis wings as drifted snow his eyes as flames‘All hail’ said he ‘thou lowly maiden MaryMost highly favoured lady’ Gloria

2 ‘For know a blessed Mother thou shall be’All generations laud and honour theeThy Son shall be Emmanuel by seers foretoldMost highly favoured lady’ Gloria

3 Then gentle Mary meekly bowed her head ‘To me be as it pleaseth God’ she said‘My soul shall laud and magnify his holy name’Most highly favoured lady’ Gloria

4 Of here Emmanuel, the Christ was bornIn Bethlehem, all on a Christmas mornAnd Christian folk throughout the world will ever sayMost highly favoured lady’ Gloria

254 THE GREATEST THING

I want to love your more, I want to love you moreThe greatest thing in all my life is loving youThe greatest thing in all my life is loving youI want to love you more, I want to love you moreThe greatest thing in all my life is loving you,

The greatest thing in all my life is knowing you,The greatest thing in all my life is knowing you,I want to know you more, I want to know you moreThe greatest thing in all my life is knowing you,

The greatest thing in all my life is serving youThe greatest thing in all my life is serving youI want to serve you more, I want to serve you moreThe greatest thing in all my life is serving you

255 THIS DAY GOD GIVES ME

1 This day God gives me, strength of his heaven,Sun and moon shining, flame in my hearthFlashing of lightning, win in its swiftnessDeeps of the ocean, firmness of earth

2 This day God sends me, strength in my steersmanMight to uphold me, wisdom as guideYour eyes are watchful, your ears are listeningYour lips are speaking friend at my side

3 God’s way is my way, God’s shield is round meGod’s host defends me, saving from illAngel of heaven, drive from me alwaysAll that would harm me, stand by me still

4 Rising, I thank you mighty and strong One, King of creation giver of restFirmly confession, Threeness of PersonsOneness of Godhead, Trinity blest

256 TILL THE END OF MY DAYS O LORD

Till the end of my days O Lord, I will bless your nameSing your praise, give you thanks, all my days

1 You have made me little less than a GodAnd have lavished my heart with your loveWith dignity and honour you’ve clothed meGiven me rule over all

2 You have blessed me with good things and plentyAnd surround my table with friendsTheir love and their laughter enrich meTogether we sing your praise

3 Your sun and your moon give me lightand your stars show the way through the nightYour rivers and streams have refreshed meI will sing your praise

4 How great is your love O FatherThat you sent us your Saviour SonHis death and his rising will heal usAnd draw us all unto you

257 WE ARE HERE TO PRAISE YOU

We are here to praise you, lift our hearts and singWe are here to give You The best that we can bring

And it is our love rising from our heartsEverything within us cries, Abba FatherHelp us now to give youPleasure and delightHeart and mind and will that saysI love you Lord

258 WE OFFER YOU O LORD DIVINE

We offer you O Lord Divine, Our humble gifts of bread and wineWe place them on your altar, Lord todayMake them worthy of your loveSend your blessings from aboveSanctify these gifts O Lord we pray

O take our hearts take our mindsTake all we have make them Thine O LordTake all we have O Lord

259 WERE YOU THERE

1 Were you there when they crucified my Lord? (2)

Oh sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, trembleWere you there when they crucified my Lord

2 Were you there when they nailed him to a tree (2)

3 Were you there when they pierced him in the side (2)

4 Were you there, when the sun refused to shine (2)

5 Were you there when they laid him in the tomb (2)

6 Were you there you there when he rose from he tomb

260 WHEREVER YOU GO (Ruth’s Song)

Wherever you go, I shall goWherever you live, so shall I liveYour people will be my people And your God will be my God too

Wherever you die, I shall dieAnd there shall I be buried beside youWe will be together foreverAnd our love will be the gift of our life

261 WHEN IS HE COMING

1. When is he coming, when, oh when, is he coming, the RedeemerWhen will we see him, when, oh when will se see, him, the Redeemer

ch. Come, oh come, from your kingdom up therefrom your kingdom up there aboveCome, oh come, to your people on earth, to our people on earth bring love;Emmanuel, Emmanuel, Emmanuel

2. Long years awaiting, many years here awaiting the Redeemer!Ready to greet him,Always ready to meet him the Redeemer!

3. Spare us from evil,from the clutches of evil, O Redeemer!Though we are sinnerswe have known your forgiveness, O Redeemer!

262 WHAT CHILD IS THIS

1. What child is this, who laid to reston Mary’s lap is sleeping?Whom angels greet with anthems sweet,while shepherds watch are keeping?This, this is Christ the King, whom shepherds guard and angels sing:Come, greet the infant Lord,the Babe, the Son of Mary!

2. Why lies he in such mean estate,Where ox and ass are feeding?Good Christians, fear: for sinners here the silent Word is pleading.Nails, spear, shall pierce him through,The cross be borne for me, for you:Hail, hail the Word made flesh, the Babe, the Son of Mary!

3. So bring him incense, gold and myrrh, come peasant, king, to own him.The King of kings salvation brings, let loving hearts enthrone him.Raise, raise the song on highThe Virgin sings her lullaby:Joy, joy for Christ is born,the Babe, the Son of Mary!

263 HOW GLAD THE SOUND

1. How glad the sound! The Saviour comesThe Saviour promised longLet every heart prepare a throneAnd every voice a song

2. He comes the prisoner to releasethe captive to set freeto preach the good news to the poor to make the blind to see

3. He comes the broken heart to bindThe bleeding soul to cureAnd with the treasure of his life To grace the humble poor

4. How glad hosannas, Prince of PeaceYour advent shall proclaimWe long for the Parousia When you will come again

264 THIS ADVENT WE AWAIT

1. This Advent we await God’s reignwhen greed and hate shall ceaseand kindness dwells in human heartsand all of us find peaceO god of holiness and grace, illuminate this hourWith hope that we shall see Christ’s faceWhen he returns with pow’r

2. Awake, my soul and with the sunShake off your sloth and riseYour daily work and duty doneWill be your sacrificeRedeem your mis-spent time that’s pastImprove yourself with careAnd live this day as though your lastFor Christ’s return prepare

3. Rise up, rise now for Jesus Christ:The strife will not be longThis day the noise of battle’s heardThe next the Victor’s songIf sin and self we conquer nowThe crown will not be farSo wait with courage and new hopeFor Christ’s Parousia

265 ASHES

1. We rise again from ashes, from the good we’ve failed to do.

We rise again from ashes, to create ourselves a new.If all our world is ashes, then must our lives be true, An offering of ashes, an offering from you.

2. We offer you our failures, we offer you attemptsThe gifts not fully given, the dreams not fully dreamt.Give our stumbling direction, give our visions wider viewAn offering of ashes, an offering from you.

3. Then rise again from ashes, let healing come to painThough spring has turned to winter, and sunshine turned to rain.The rain we’ll use for growing, and create a world a newFrom an offering of ashes, an offering from you.

4. Thanks be to the Father, who made us like himselfThanks be to the Son, who saved us by his death.Thanks be to the Spirit, who creates a world a newFrom an offering of ashes, an offering from you.

266 REGINA COELIRegina coeli, Regina coeli, laetareAlleluia, Alleluia, Aa aa aa aa aalle luiaQuia quem meruisti portareQuem meruisti portareAlleluia, Alleluia, Aa aa aa aa aalle luiaResurrexit sicut dixit, Resurrexit sicut dixit, Alleluia, Alleluia, Aa aa aa aa aalle luiaOra, ora ora pro nobis deumAlleluia, Alleluia, Aa aa aa aa aalle luia

267 COMBONI’S CALL

Ch. At the back of my mindThere’s a cross bathen in light“Go!” a voice says to me. “Bring this lightTo those in darkness”.

1. From the Cross the light is shining, Comboni said,‘O Africa you’ve the right to be ChurchOtherwise what’s the use of my faith?Yes I’ll go because .....

2. “You young man are simply dreaming,”Some men advised.“Of those who’ve tried many failed or else diedKnowing this why should you risk your life?”“i will go because .....

3. ‘You, young man, are really dreaming.”Some people said,“Just listen now to the voice of the wiseCan’t you see, there’s no hope for the land?”I’ll still go because .....

4. “God is life and He will help me,” Comboni said“He sends me now and I go without fearDeath may come but god is more powerfulSo I’ll go because.....

5. Sickness came and darkness fell, Comboni said:“My time is up, fruit is ripe, do not fearYou my friends carry on, it’s God’s work!”We’ll go on because .....

268 O HOLY NIGHT

1. O holy night, the stars are brightly shining;It is the night of the dear Savior’s birth!Long lay the world in sin and error pining, Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth.A thrill of hope, the weary soul rejoicesFor yonder breaks a new and glorious morn.

Ch. Fall on your knees, O hear the angel voices!O night divine, O night when Christ was born!O night, O holy night, O night divine!

2. Led by the light of faith serenely beaming,With glowing hearts by His cradle we stand.So led by light of a star sweetly gleaming,Here came the wise men from Orient land.The King of kings lay thus in lowly manger,In all our trials born to be our friend!

3. Truly He taught us to love one another;His law is love and His Gospel is peace.Chains shall He break for the slave is our brotherAnd in His Name all oppression shall cease.Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we,Let all within us praise His holy Name!

269 BORN TO BE A KING

In the town of Bethlehem a child was bornOf the line of David, born to be a king.An angel came to shepherds in the fields nearbyAnd this is what he said,For unto you is born this day,A Savior who is Christ the Lord.For unto you is born this day,A Savior who is Christ the Lord This will be a sign to you you’ll find the childIn a humble setting wrapped in swaddling clothes.Suddenly a host appeared all praising God,And this is what they said,Sing glory to God in the highest,Peace on earth and goodwill to men.Sing glory to God in the highest,Peace on earth and goodwill to men.The shepherds hurried to the site and found the childWith his loving parents lying in the hay.They told all of their friends about the joy they’d found.And how the angels said,For unto you is born this day,A Savior who is Christ the Lord.For unto you is born this day,A Savior who is Christ the Lord

Sing glory to God in the highest,Peace on earth and goodwill to men.Sing glory to God in the highest,Peace on earth and goodwill to men.(2)In the town of Bethlehem a child was bornBorn to be our king.