Gathering Song
Amazing Grace “Amazing grace! How sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me! I once was lost but now am found, was blind, but now I see.”
Be Not Afraid “You shall cross the barren desert, but you shall not die of thirst… Be not afraid. I go before you always. Come, follow me, and I will give you rest.”
Hosea “Come back to me, with all your heart. Don’t let fear keep us apart… Long have I waited for your coming home to me and living deeply our new life.”
How Can I Keep From Singing “My life flows on in endless song above earth’s lamentation. . . No storm can shake my inmost calm, while to that rock I’m clinging. Since love is Lord of heaven and earth, how can I keep from singing?”
How Great Thou Art “O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder consider all the worlds Thy hands have made. . . Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee; how great Thou art. . .”
I Am the Bread of Life “I am the Bread of life. You who come to me shall not hunger, and who believe in me shall not thirst . . . And I will raise you up, (3x) on the last day.”
Jerusalem, My Destiny “I have fixed my eyes on your hills, Jerusalem, my destiny! Though I cannot see the end for me, I cannot turn away . . . the journey makes us one.”
Morning Has Broken “Morning has broken like the first morning; black bird has spoken like the first bird. Praise for the singing! Praise for the morning! Praise for them springing fresh from the Word!”
Mystery “When I stand on a rolling hill and I look out to the sea. . . I can hear a call to courage to be all that I might be. . . It’s the song of the universe . . . It’s a song to the Power neither you nor I can see. It’s a song to the One who is Mystery.”
On Eagles Wings “You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord . . . And God will raise you up on eagles’ wings, bear you on the breath of dawn . . . and hold you in the palm of God’s hand.”
Song of the Soul “Love of my life I am crying, I am not dying, I am dancing . . . there is no sadness, only a song of the soul. And we’ll sing this song, why don’t you sing along . . . come to your life like a warrior . . .”
The Great Storm Is Over “Alleluia, the great storm is over, lift up your wings and fly.”
The Light Shines On “In the tender compassion of our God, a new dawn has broken upon us . . . And the Light shines on in the darkness, and the darkness has never overcome it . . . and the darkness will never overcome.”
Responsorial
I Lift Up My Soul “To You, Yahweh, I lift up my soul, O my God. Yahweh, show Your ways to me . . . for You are the God that saves me.”
My Shepherd Is the Lord (Psalm 23) “My shepherd is the Lord, nothing indeed shall I want.”
Open My Eyes, Lord “Open my eyes, Lord. Help me to see your face. Help me to see. . . Open my heart Lord. Help me to love like you. I live within you . . . Rest now in me.”
Psalm 23: The Lord is My Shepherd “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. (3x)
Psalm 42 (tune of Wally,Wally) “As the deer longs. …” Remember Your Love “Remember your love and your faithfulness, O Lord. Remember your people and have mercy on us . . . The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom should I fear?”
Shepherd Me O God (Psalm 23) “Shepherd me, O God, beyond my wants, beyond my fears, from death into life.”
Valleys of Green (Psalm 23) “The Lord will be my shepherd; nothing more shall I want. God leads me along the path of right according to God’s word.”
Wherever You Go “Wherever you go I shall go. Wherever you live so shall I live. Your people will be my people, and your God will be my God too. Wherever you die I shall die . . .”
Offertory
All Good Gifts “All good gifts around us are sent from heaven above. Then thank you Lord. . .”
Be Not Afraid “You shall cross the barren desert, but you shall not die of thirst . . . you shall see the face of God and live . . . Be not afraid, I go before you always. Come follow Me, and I will give you rest.”
Eye Has Not Seen “Eye has not seen, ear has not heard what God has ready for those who love God; Spirit of love, come, give us the mind of Jesus, teach us the wisdom of God.”
Hosea “Come back to me with all your heart. Don’t let fear keep us apart. Long have I waited for your coming home to me and living deeply our new life.”
How Great Thou Art – see Gathering selection
Mystery – see Gathering selection
On Eagles’ Wings – see Gathering selection
Peace Prayer “Lord, make me a means of Your peace. Where there’s hatred grown, let me sow Your love . . .”
Prayer of St. Francis /Make Me a Channel of Your Peace “Make me a channel of Your peace. Where there is hatred, let me bring your love. . .”
Sarah’s Song of Blessing “The whole of the earth will be blessed by you; in God you have made your home. The stars will dance as they call out your name; your heart always laughing with joy.”
Spirit of Life “Spirit of Life come unto me, sing in my heart all the stirrings of compassion. Blow in the wind, rise in the sea, move in the hand giving life the shape of justice. Roots hold me close, Wings set me free. Spirit of Life come to me, come to me.”
Take Our Bread “Take our bread we ask You, take our hearts we love you, take our lives, Creator, we are yours.”
Valleys of Green – see Responsorial selection
Whatsoever You Do “Whatsoever you do to the least of my people, that you do unto me. When I was hungry, you gave me to eat . . .”
You Are Near “Yahweh, I know you are near, standing always at my side. You guard me from the foe, and you lead me in ways everlasting. You know my heart and its ways, you who formed me before I was born . . .”
You Are Mine “Do not be afraid, I am with you. I have called you each by name. Come and follow me, I will bring you home; I love you and you are mine.”
Service Music – a very partial list
Gospel Acclamation “Open My Eyes, Lord, Help me to see. . .” ( Jesse Manibusen)
Memorial Acclamation “I will never forget you my people, I have carved you in the palm of my hand. I will never forget you; I will not leave you orphaned; I will never forget My own.”
Memorial Acclamation “Lord by your cross and resurrection, you have set us free” (tuneWally, Wally).
Memorial Acclamation “We remember how you loved us to your death, and still we celebrate”
Communion
Ave Maria (traditional, Latin)
Be Not Afraid “You shall cross the barren desert, but you shall not die of thirst. . . Be not afraid. I go before you always. Come, follow me, and I will give you rest.”
Hail Mary: Gentle Woman “Hail Mary, full of grace. . . Gentle woman, quiet light, morning star, so strong and bright, gentle Mother, peaceful dove, teach us wisdom; teach us love.”
Here I Am Lord “I, the Lord of sea and sky, I have heard my people cry. All who dwell in dark and sin My hand will save. 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.”
I Am the Bread of Life – see Gathering selection
Let There Be Peace on Earth “Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me. Let there be peace on earth, the peace that was meant to be. With God, our Creator, fam’ly all are we. Let me walk with each other in perfect harmony.”
Mystery – see Gathering
On Eagles’ Wings – see Gathering
One Bread, One Body “One bread, one body, one Lord of all, one cup of blessing which we bless. And we though many . . we are one body in this one Lord.”
Peace Prayer – see Offertory selection
Prayer of St. Francis – see Offertory
Precious Lord, Take My Hand “Precious Lord, take my hand, lead me on, let me stand, I am tired, I am weak, I am worn. Through the storm, through the night, Lead me on to the light, take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home.”
Sarah’s Song of Blessing – see Offertory
Song of Farewell “May the choirs of angels come to greet you. May they speed you to paradise. May the Lord enfold you in his mercy. May you find eternal life.”
The Hand of God Shall Hold You “The hand of God shall hold you, the peace of God enfold you, the love that dreamed and formed you still surrounds you here today; The light of God beside you, above, beneath, inside you, the light that shines to guide you home to the loving hand of God.”
Recessional
Amazing Grace – see Gathering
Battle Hymn of the Republic “Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord, He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored. . .”
The Bells of Norwich “Ring out, bells of Norwich, let the winter come and go. All shall be well again, I know. All shall be well, I’m telling you, let the winter come and go. All shall be well again, I know.”
City of God “Awake from your slumber! Arise from your sleep! A new day is dawning for all those who weep. . . . Let us build the city of God. May our tears be turned into dancing! For the Lord, our light and our love, has turned the night into day!”
How Can I Keep From Singing “My life flows on in endless song above earth’s lamentation. . . No storm can shake my inmost calm while to that rock I’m clinging. Since Love is lord of heaven and earth, how can I keep from singing?”
How Great Thou Art “O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder consider all the worlds Thy hands have made, I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder . . .Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee; how great Thou art”
I Am the Bread of Life – see Gathering
Lights of the City
Lord of the Dance “I danced in the morning when the world was begun, and I danced in the moon and the stars and the sun… Dance then wherever you may be; I am the Lord of the dance, said he, and I’ll lead you all, wherever you may be, and I’ll lead you all in the dance, said he.”
Ode to Joy
On Eagles Wings – see Gathering
Sing A New Song “Sing a new song unto the Lord; let your song be sung from mountains high… Yahweh’s people dance for joy. O come before the Lord. And play for him on glad tambourines. . .”
The Great Storm Is Over – see Gathering
We Shall Rise Again “Come to me, all you weary, with your burdens and pain. Take my yoke on your shoulders and learn from me: I am gentle and humble, and your soul will find rest…We shall rise again on the last day with the faithful, rich and poor. Coming to the house of Lord Jesus, we will find an open door”- J. Young