Mass Hymns - 30th June 2013

The communion hymn "The Summons" will be sung at Confirmation Mass in August, so let's practise by singing it this Sunday!

Entrance Hymn: God We Praise You
Offertory Hymn: Take and Receive
Communion Hymn: The Summons
Closing Hymn: Servant Song

Servant Song

Listen to the song here

Will you let me be your servant
Let me be as Christ to you
Pray that I might have the grace
To let you be my servant too

We are pilgrims on the journey
We are brothers on the road
We are here to help each other
Walk the mile and bear the load

I will hold the Christ light for you
In the night time of your fear
I will hold my hand out to you
Speak the the peace you long to hear.

I will weep when you are weeping
When you laugh, I'll laugh with you
I will share your joy and sorrow
Till we've seen this journey through.

When we sing to God in heaven
We shall find such harmony
Born to all we've known together
Of Christ's love and agony

#194 God We Praise You

God, we praise You! God, we bless You!
God, we name You sovereign Lord!
Mighty King whom angels worship,
Father, by Your church adored:
All creation shows Your glory,
Heav'n and earth draw near Your throne,
Singing "Holy, holy, holy,
Lord of hosts, and God alone!"

True apostles, faithful prophets,
Saints who set their world ablaze,
Martyrs, once unknown, unheeded,
Join one growing song of praise,
while Your church on earth confesses
One majestic Trinity:
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
God, our hope eternally. 

Jesus Christ, the king of glory,
Everlasting Son of God,
Humble was your virgin mother,
Hard the lonely path You trod:
By Your cross is sin defeated,
Hell confronted face to face,
Heaven opened to believers,
Sinners justified by grace. 

Christ, at God's right hand victorious,
You will judge the world You made;
Lord, in mercy help Your servants
For whose freedom You have paid:
Raise us up from dust to glory,
Guard us from all sin today.
King enthroned above all praises,
Save Your people, God, we pray.

#195 Holy God, We Praise Thy Name

Another majestic praise to our dear Lord God! Listen to the hymn here

Holy God, we praise Thy Name;
Lord of all, we bow before Thee!
All on earth Thy scepter claim,
All in Heaven above adore Thee;
Infinite Thy vast domain,
Everlasting is Thy reign.

Hark! the loud celestial hymn
Angel choirs above are raising,
Cherubim and seraphim,
In unceasing chorus praising;
Fill the heavens with sweet accord:
Holy, holy, holy, Lord.

Holy Father, Holy Son,
Holy Spirit, Three we name Thee;
While in essence only One,
Undivided God we claim Thee;
And adoring bend the knee,
While we own the mystery.

#624 Whatsoever You Do

Listen to the song here

Whatsoever you do to the least of My people That you do unto Me.

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.

Whatsoever you do to the least of My people That you do unto Me.

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.

Whatsoever you do to the least of My people That you do unto Me.

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.

Whatsoever you do to the least of My people That you do unto Me.

When in a prison you came to my cell;
When on a sickbed you cared for my needs.
Now enter into the home of my Father.

Whatsoever you do to the least of My people That you do unto Me.

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.

Whatsoever you do to the least of My people That you do unto Me.

Come Be My Light (Mother Teresa)

Refrain:
Come be my light, come and shine in the homes of the poor.
Come be my light, for I cannot go there alone.
Come be my light, for the poor will then know me in you.

What you ask, O my Jesus, calls for more than I can bear.
I am weak , O my Jesus, find a stronger soul than mine. (ref)

I’m afraid, O my Jesus, do not let me be deceived.
Give me light, O my Jesus, send your Spirit as my help. (ref)

I am yours, O my Jesus, do whatever is your wish.
What you take, O my Jesus, is the reason for my love. (ref)

In your thirst, O my Jesus, for the souls your heart desires.
You reach out, O my Jesus, through my hands and through my words. (ref)

Let me share, O my Jesus, in the suff’ring of the poor.
Only then, O my Jesus, will my work reveal your face. (ref)

Come with Praise

Another lovely song shared by Sr Acacia:

Refrain:
Come with Praise
People of God
Come with your hearts thanksgiving
Sing for joy, house of the Lord
Sing of your bounteous blessing.

Come you poor of the land
All who live with hearts of hunger
Come and taste the love of the Lord
And you will be filled. (ref.)

Come you captives of fear
All who bear the yoke of hatred
God has heard the cry of your soul
And broken your chains. (ref.)

Come you wounded and worn
All who know the face of sorrow
God will heal the pain of your heart
And gladden your soul. (ref.)

Mass Hymns - 23th June 2013

Entrance Hymn: Come with Praise
Offertory Hymn: Take and Receive
Communion Hymn: Come Be My Light
Closing Hymn: All the Ends of the Earth

#547 All the Ends of the Earth

Based on Psalm 98

Listen to the hymn here

Antiphon
All the ends of the earth, all you creatures of the sea,
Lift up your eyes to the wonders of the Lord.
For the Lord of the earth, the Master of the sea,
Has come with justice for the world.

1...Break into song at the deeds of the Lord,
The wonders He has done in every age!

2...Heaven and earth shall rejoice in His might,
Every heart, every nation call Him Lord!

3...The Lord has made His salvation known,
Faithful to His promises of old.
Let the ends of the earth, let the sea and all it holds,
Make music before our king !

#557 Praise God from whom all Blessings Flow

Listen to the song here

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;

praise him, all creatures here below; 

praise him above, ye heavenly host; 

praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

From all that dwell below the skies

Let the Creator's praise arise!

Let the Redeemer's name be sung

Through every land and every one

Eternal are thy mercies Lord

And truth eternal is thy word

Thy praise shall sound from shore to shore

Till suns shall rise and set no more

#382 The Summons

This could potentially be a suitable hymn for Confirmation:

Listen to the hymn here.

Will you come and follow me if I but call your name?
Will you go where you don't know and never be the same?
Will you let my love be shown? Will you let my name be known,
will you let my life be grown in you and you in me?

Will you leave yourself behind if I but call your name?
Will you care for cruel and kind and never be the same?
Will you risk the hostile stare should your life attract or scare?
Will you let me answer prayer in you and you in me?

Will you let the blinded see if I but call your name?
Will you set the prisoners free and never be the same?
Will you kiss the leper clean and do such as this unseen,
and admit to what I mean in you and you in me?

Will you love the "you" you hide if I but call your name?
Will you quell the fear inside and never be the same?
Will you use the faith you've found to reshape the world around,
through my sight and touch and sound in you and you in me?

Lord your summons echoes true when you but call my name.
Let me turn and follow you and never be the same.
In Your company I'll go where Your love and footsteps show.
Thus I'll move and live and grow in you and you in me.

Mass Hymns - 16th June 2013

Entrance Hymn: Morning Has Broken

Offertory Hymn: Take and Receive

Communion Hymn: Loving and Forgiving 

Closing Hymn: Give Thanks

Give Thanks

The Lord is so merciful, He forgives us when we come to Him broken and torn, but with faith and a grateful heart, we rise up again, renewed and re-born to new life!

Give thanks with a grateful heart
Give thanks to the Holy One
Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, His Son
(repeat)

And now let the weak say, "I am strong"
Let the poor say, "I am rich
Because of what the Lord has done for us"
(repeat)

Give thanks (give thanks) 2x
Give thanks

#671 Loving and Forgiving

Something to ponder on while listening to this song: from Luke 7:47:

”Therefore, I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven—as her great love has shown. But whoever has been forgiven little loves little.”

Listen to the song here.

Refrain: 

Loving and forgiving are You, O Lord; slow to anger,

rich in kindness, loving and forgiving are You.

(1) All my being, bless the Lord, bless the holy name of God.
All my being, bless the Lord, remembering the goodness of God. (R)

(2) God forgives us all our sins, healing those who live in pain;
Saving us from final death, God fills us with goodness and love. (R)

(3) Good and gracious is the Lord, slow to anger, rich in love.
God remembers not our sin, forgiving and loving is God. (R)

(4) As heaven soars above the earth, so great the love of God for us.
As far as east is from the west, the Lord takes our sins from us. (R)​

#635 Morning Has Broken

Listen to the song here.

Key: C

Morning has broken, like the first morning
Blackbird has spoken, like the first bird
Praise for the singing, praise for the morning
Praise for the springing fresh from the word


Sweet the rain's new fall, sunlit from heaven
Like the first dewfall, on the first grass
Praise for the sweetness of the wet garden
Sprung in completeness where his feet pass


Mine is the sunlight, mine is the morning
Born of the one light, Eden saw play
Praise with elation, praise every morning
God's re-creation of the new day

Everyday God

One of our favourites, thanks to Sr Acacia who shared this song with us. Sing alternately with a cantor:

Earth's creator, Everyday God,
Loving Maker, O Jesus,
You who shaped us, O Spirit,
Recreate us, Come, be with us.

In your presence, Everyday God,
We are gathered, O Jesus,
You have called us, O Spirit,
To restore us, Come, be with us.

Life of all lives, Everyday God,
Love of all loves, O Jesus,
Hope of all hopes, O Spirit,
Light of all lights, Come, be with us.

In our resting, Everyday God,
In our rising, O Jesus,
In our hoping, O Spirit,
In our waiting, Come, be with us.

In our dreaming, Everyday God,
In our daring, O Jesus,
In our searching, O Spirit,
In our sharing, Come, be with us.

God of laughter, Everyday God,
God of sorrow, O Jesus,
Home and shelter, O Spirit,
Strong and patient, Come, be with us.

Way of freedom, Everyday God,
Star of morning, O Jesus,
Timeless healer, O Spirit,
Flame eternal, Come, be with us.

Word of gladness, Everyday God,
Word of mercy, O Jesus,
Word of friendship, O Spirit,
Word of challenge, Come, be with us.

Gentle father, Everyday God,
Faithful brother, O Jesus,
Tender sister, O Spirit.
Loving mother, Come, be with us.

Our beginning, Everyday God,
Our unfolding, O Jesus,
Our enduring, O Spirit,
Journey's ending, Come, be with us.

Alleluia, Everyday God,
Now and always, O Jesus,
Alleluia, O Spirit,
Through all ages, Come, be with us.

Father I Adore You

A simple yet so beautiful song:

Father, I adore You
Lay my life before You
How I love You

Jesus, I adore You
Lay my life before You
How I love You

Spirit, I adore You
Lay my life before You
How I love You

(repeat)

The Living God

This hymn is suitable for the Holy Trinity Sunday:

1st Verse:

Sing praises to the living God, Glory Alleluia.

Come, adore the living God, Glory Alleluia.

Though sun and moon may pass away, His word will ever stay.

His power is for evermore, Glory Alleluia.

c/o:

Glory to the Trinity,

The undivided unity,

The Father, son, and Spirit one,

From whom all life goodness come.

2nd Verse:

To the living God we sing, Glory Alleluia.

Let our love and praises ring, Glory Alleluia.

To his sons He always gives His mercy and His love.

Praise Him now forever more, Glory Alleluia.

c/o:

Glory to the Trinity,

The undivided unity,

The Father, son, and Spirit one,

From whom all life goodness come.

Shine Jesus Shine

1. Lord, the light of your love is shining,
in the midst of the darkness, shining.
Jesus, Light of the world, shine upon us.
Set us free by the truth you now bring us.
Shine on me, shine on me.

Refrain
Shine, Jesus, shine;
fill this land with the Father’s glory.
Blaze, Spirit, blaze;
set out hearts on fire.
Flow, river, flow;
flood the nations with grace and mercy.
Send forth your Word, Lord,
and let there be light.

2. Lord, I come to your awesome presence,
from the shadows into your radiance.
By the blood I may enter your brightness.
Search me, try me, consume all my darkness.
Shine on me, shine on me.

Spirit of God

Spirit of God in the clear running water
Blowing to greatness the trees on the hill.
Spirit 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 the breath of the Spirit blowing in me.

Down in the meadow the willows are moaning
Sheep in the pasture land cannot lie still.
Spirit of God, creation is groaning:
Fill the earth, bring it to birth,
And blow where you will.
Blow, blow, blow till I be
But the breath of the Spirit blowing in me.

Spirit of God every man's heart is lonely
Watching and waiting and hungry until
Spirit of God, man longs that you only
Fulfill the earth, bring it to birth,
And blow where you will.
Blow, blow, blow till I be
But the breath of the Spirit blowing in me.

Mass Hymns - 9th June 2013

Entrance Hymn: #559 Praise my Soul, the King of Heaven

Listen to the hymn here

Praise, my soul, the King of Heaven; 

To His feet Thy tribute bring! 

Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven, 

Ever more His praises sing; 

Alleluia! Alleluia!  

Praise the everlasting King!

Praise Him for His grace and favour, 

To his children in distress! 

Praise Him still the same as ever, 

Slow to chide, and swift to bless! 

Alleluia! Alleluia!  

Glorious in His faithfulness!

Father-like, He tends and spares us; 

Well our feeble frame He knows. 

In His hands He gently bears us, 

Rescues us from all our foes, 

Alleluia! Alleluia!  

Widely as His mercy flows!

Angels, help us to adore Him; 

You behold Him face to face: 

Sun and moon, bow down before Him; 

In His holy dwelling place, 

Alleluia! Alleluia!  

Praise with us the God of grace! 

Offertory Hymn: Take and Receive

Communion Hymn: #377 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? (Ref)

Ref: 
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 snow and rain,
I have born my peoples pain.
I have wept for love of them, They turn away.
I will break their hearts of stone,
Give them hearts for love alone.
I will speak My word to them,
Whom shall I send? (Ref)

3) I, the Lord of wind and flame,
I will tend the poor and lame.
I will set a feast for them,
My hand will save
Finest bread I will provide,
Till their hearts be satisfied.
I will give My life to them,
Whom shall I send? (Ref)

Closing Hymn: Amazing Grace (in key of D)

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.

T'was Grace that taught my heart to fear.

And Grace, my fears relieved.

How precious did that Grace appear

The hour I first believed.

Through many dangers, toils and snares

I have already come;

'Tis Grace that brought me safe thus far

and Grace will lead me home.

The Lord has promised good to me.

His word my hope secures.

He will my shield and portion be,

As long as life endures.

Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail,

And mortal life shall cease,

I shall possess within the veil,

A life of joy and peace.

When we've been there ten thousand years

Bright shining as the sun.

We've no less days to sing God's praise

Than when we've first begun.

Immaculate Mary

1. Immaculate Mary,
your praises we sing.
You reign now in Heaven
with Jesus our King.
Ave, Ave, Ave, Maria! Ave, Ave, Ave, Maria!

2. In Heaven the blessed
your glory proclaim;
On earth we your children
invoke your sweet name.
Ave, Ave, Ave, Maria! Ave, Ave, Ave, Maria!

3. Your name is our power,
Your virtues our light
Your love is our comfort,
Your pleading our might
Ave, Ave, Ave, Maria! Ave, Ave, Ave, Maria!

4. We pray for our Mother,
the Church upon earth,
And bless, Holy Mary,
the land of our birth.
Ave, Ave, Ave, Maria! Ave, Ave, Ave, Maria!

O what could my Jesus do more

This is Blessed Mother Teresa's favourite song - so simple yet so beautiful. Listen to the song from here:

1. 0 what could my Jesus do more, or what greater blessing impart
0 silence my soul and adore and press him still nearer my heart
Tis here from my labours, I'll rest.
Since he makes my poor heart His abode.
To Him all my cares I'll address and speak to the heart of my God.

2. In life and in death Thou art mine
My savior I'm sealed with thy blood.
Till eternity on me doth shine,
I'll live on the flesh of my God.
In Jesus triumphant I'll live. In Jesus triumphant I'll die.
The terrors of death calmly brave in His bosom breathe out my out my last sigh.

3. How deep and how rich is thy love.
So gently consuming my life
May no one and nothing on earth
ever separate me from thy love.
Jesus my Lord and my all.
Only one thing you are asking from me.
To give my whole self unto thee, in all of my poverty.

Glory and Praise to our God

Listen here

Refrain
Glory and praise to our God,
who alone gives light to our days.
Many are the blessings he bears
to 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 done
in ev’ry heart that sings.

2. In his wisdom he strengthens us,
like gold that’s tested in fire.
Though the power of sin prevails,
our God is there to save.

3. Ev’ry moment of ev’ry day
our God is waiting to save,
always ready to seek the lost,
to answer those who pray.

4. God has watered our barren land
and spent his merciful rain.
Now the rivers of life run full
for anyone to drink.