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Song Ideas for 6th Sunday of Easter (C) / May 22, 2022

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Song Ideas for 6th Sunday of Easter (C) / May 22, 2022

Entrance Antiphon:  (Isaiah 48:20) “Proclaim a joyful sound and let it be heard; proclaim to the ends of the earth: The Lord has freed his people, alleluia.”

Gospel Acclamation: (John 14:23) “Whoever loves me will keep my word, says the Lord, and my Father will love him and we will come to him.”

Communion Antiphon: (John 14:15–16) “If you love me, keep my commandments, says the Lord, and I will ask the Father and he will send you another Paraclete, to abide with you forever, alleluia.”

 

Responsorial Psalm:

Let All the Nations Praise You by W.Clifford Petty (WLP/GIA) listen

 

 

MORE SONGS

Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly by Tomlin/Ingram/Barrett (Capitol CMG/CCLI) “Years from now we’ll see The fruit our hands have sown…” (Preparation / Closing)

All Around by Jacob and Matthew Band (WLP) found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 1  and the collection VOICES (Closing) listen

At the Name of Jesus by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD Hymnsand found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 1 and the collection VOICES  “At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow…” (Gathering / Preparation / Communion / Closing) listen

Be Thou My Vision by Hull/Byrne (Public Domain) “Be thou my wisdom, be thou my true Word.”  (Gathering / Preparation / Communion)

Breathe by Marie Barnett (Vineyard/CCLI) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2   “This is the air I breathe, your Holy Spirit living in me.”  (Communion)

Breathe On Me, O Breath of God by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD Hymns and the collection More Voices as One vol. 3  and VOICES  “my will to yours incline until this selfish part of me glows with your fire divine.” (Preparation / Communion) listen

Build My Life by Younker/Martin/Kapel/Redman/Barret (Capitol CMG/Bethel Music/CCLI)  “And I will build my life upon your love. It is a firm foundation.” (Preparation / Communion Meditation)

Christ Is Risen by Fields/Maher (Capitol CMG/Essential Music/CCLI) “Forever let your church proclaim…Christ is risen from the dead, trampling over death by death, come awake…come and rise up from the grave.” (Gathering / Preparation / Closing)

Come, Holy Spirit by Aaron Thompson (WLP) from the CD 10,000 Angels  listen (Preparation / Communion)

Come, Holy Spirit by John Angotti (WLP) from the CD Testify  listen  (Gathering / Preparation / Communion)

Easter Song by Aaron Thompson (WLP) found in the collection More Voices As One vol. 1  and VOICES “Jesus is not in the tomb…Alleluia!”  (Preparation / Closing) listen

Flowing River by Rita Baloche (Capitol CMG/CCLI) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2  and on the CD Come, Holy Spirit  and the collection VOICES “Make my life a flowing river of your everlasting love.” (Preparation / Communion) listen

Give Glory by Jacob and Matthew Band (WLP) from the CD Every Day and the collection More Voices As One vol. 1 and VOICES. “Give glory to our God who is and always was…proclaiming of His victory.”  (Closing Song) listen

Glorify Him by Your Life by Lorraine Hess (WLP/GIA) from the CD Glorify Him and the collection VOICES(Closing)  listen

Glorious Day by Ingram/Smith/Stanfill/Curran (Capitol CMG/Essential Music/CCLI)  “You called my name and I ran out of that grave, out of the darkness into your glorious day.” (Closing Song)

Great Things by Wickham/Myrin (Capitol CMG/Essential Music/CCLI) “O hero of heaven, you conquered the grave!” (Closing)

He Is Risen by Jacob and Matthew (WLP) from the CD Every Day (Communion)

He Lives In Us by Amelia Acosta (WLP) from the collection and in the collection VOICES…forever changing our hearts…” (Communion) listen

I Am the Way by Craig Colson (WLP) from the CD I Am the Way  and found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 3 and in the collection VOICES listen (Preparation / Communion)

Jesus Christ Is Risen Today arr. Alonso (WLP) found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 3 and VOICESlisten

Jesus Reigns by John Angotti (WLP) from the CD We Gather In Love and the collection More Voices as One vol. 2 and VOICES (Preparation / Closing) listen

King of Kings by Ligertwood/Ingram (Capitol CMG/Essential Music/CCLI) “And the church of Christ was born, then the Spirit lit the flame…” (Gathering / Preparation / Communion)

Holy Spirit by Bryan and Katie Torwalt (Capitol CMG/CCLI) found in the collection VOICES (Gathering / Preparation / Communion) listen

Holy Spirit, Breathe on Me by John Angotti (WLP) from the CD We Gather In Love   listen  “Holy Spirit, send your fire of love…breathe on me. Sealed with gifts of your love, change us so we change the world.” (Preparation / Communion)

Holy Spirit, We’re Calling You by Ed Bolduc (WLP/GIA) “For the healing of the world, for the healing of the nations, Lord we pray with one voice, one song for all the earth.”  found in the collection VOICES  (Use anywhere except Psalm) listen

Paschal Mystery by Bradley Knuckles (WLP) ) found in the collection VOICES  “We find in you what nothing else can give. You satisfy the heart.” (Preparation / Communion)  listen

Remembrance by Hastings/Davenport (Capitol CMG/CCLI) Hallelujah, I’ll live my life in remembrance Hallelujah, Your promise I won’t forget.” (Communion)

Shine the Light by WAL (WLP) from the CD Always and Everywhere and found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 3 and VOICES “Shine the light, shine his light, to all the nations, be the love, be his love that won us salvation.”  (Closing Song) listen

Shout to the Lord by Darlene Zschech (Music Services/CCLI) found in the collection VOICES “Shout to the Lord all the earth, let us sing…tower of refuge and strength…” (Gathering) (Entrance Antiphon) listen

Shout to the North by Martin Smith (Capitol CMG/CCLI) found in the collections Voices as One vol. 2 and and VOICES“Shout to the north and the south, sing to the east and the west, Jesus is Savior to all, Lord of heaven and earth.”  (Gathering / Preparation / Closing) (Entrance Antiphon)  listen

Today by John Angotti (WLP) from the CD Today  listen “Jesus Christ is risen, alleluia, our triumphant holy day, alleluia!” (Gathering / Preparation / Closing)

Thy Word by Grant/Smith (Capitol CMG/Word Music/CCLI)  found in the collection Voices as One vol. 1 “Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.” (Preparation / Communion Meditation)

We Believe by Hooper/Fike/Ryan (Capitol CMG/CCLI)  “In this time of desperation when all we know is doubt and fear…we believe in God the Father, we believe in Jesus Christ…we believe in the Holy Spirit…’ (Preparation / Communion)

We Breathe in Love by Craig Colson (WLP) from the CD Higher Praise  “We breathe in love, we breathe our charity…” (Communion Meditation) octavo

Where Charity and Love Abide by Trevor Thomson (WLP) from the CD In Shadow and In Light  and VOICES “The love of Christ has made us one. Let us rejoice in him, let us rejoice in him” (Song of Preparation / Communion) listen

Worthy Is the Lamb of God by Lorraine Hess (WLP/GIA) from the CD Glorify Him and VOICES (Preparation / Communion) listen

Ye Sons and Daughters arr. Josh Blakesley (spiritandsong.com) listen on YouTube

You Alone by Aaron Thompson (WLP) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2 and the CD 10,000 Angels   “Holy Spirit, give us strength when we’re tempted…”  (Preparation)

 

Song Ideas for the 3rd Sunday of Easter / May 1st, 2022 (C)

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Here are some song ideas for the 3rd Sunday of Easter / May 1st, 2022 (C)

Entrance Antiphon:  Psalm 66 (65):1–2 “Cry out with joy to God, all the earth; O sing to the glory of his name. O render him glorious praise, alleluia.”

Gospel Acclamation: “Christ is risen, creator of all; he has shown pity on all people.”

Communion Antiphon: (Luke 24:35) “The disciples recognized the Lord Jesus in the breaking of the bread, alleluia.”

or

(John 21:12–13) “Jesus said to his disciples: Come and eat. And he took bread and gave to them, alleluia.”

 

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MORE SONGS

All Around by Jacob and Matthew Band (WLP) found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 1  and the collection VOICES (Closing) listen

At the Name of Jesus by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD Hymnsand found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 1and the collection VOICES  “At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow…” (Gathering / Preparation / Communion / Closing) listen

Behold (Then Sings My Soul) by Joel Houston (Capitol CMG/CCLI) found in the collection VOICES  “Behold his holy Son, the Lion and the Lamb given to us.”  (Song of Preparation / Communion) listen

Build My Life by Younker/Martin/Kapel/Redman/Barret (Capitol CMG/Bethel Music/CCLI)  “Jesus, a name above every other name.” (Preparation / Communion Meditation)

Christ Is Risen by Maher/Fields (Capitol CMG/Essential Music/CCLI) from the CD All the People Said Amen  “Christ is risen from the dead, trampling over death by death, come awake…come and rise up from the grave.” (Preparation / Closing)

Death Was Arrested by Kersh/Coker/Balltzglier/Smith (Capitol CMG Publishing/Music Services/CCLI) “Oh Your grace so free washes over me. You have made me new now life begins with You.”  (Preparation / Closing)

Easter Song by Aaron Thompson (WLP) found in the collection More Voices As One vol. 1  and VOICES “Jesus is not in the tomb…Alleluia!”  (Preparation / Closing) listen

Feed My Lambs by John Angotti (WLP) from the CD Joy Beyond Our Dreams  (Preparation / Meditation)

Follow Me by Danielle Rose (WLP) from the CD Pursue Me and found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 1 and the collection VOICES  “Do you love me?  Yes, Lord, I love you…Feed my sheep.” (Preparation) listen

Forever by Chris Tomlin (Capitol CMG) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2  and the collection VOICES “Give thanks to the Lord, our God and King, his love endures forever.” (Closing) listen

Give Glory by Jacob and Matthew Band (WLP) from the CD Every Day and the collection More Voices As One vol. 1 and VOICES. “And we will run tell all the world that our God has won and reigns forever!”  (Closing) listen

Glorious Day by Ingram/Smith/Stanfill/Curran (Capitol CMG/Essential Music/CCLI)  “I was buried beneath my shame. Who could carry that kind of weight? It was my tomb ’til I met You.” (Closing Song)

He Is Risen by Jacob and Matthew Band (WLP) from the CD Every Day  listen  (Communion)

He Lives In Us by Amelia Acosta (WLP) from the collection and in the collection VOICES…forever changing our hearts…” (Communion) listen

Holy Is the Lord by Tomlin/Giglio (EMI/CCLI) “Together we sing…the earth is filled with his glory.”  (Use anywhere except Psalm) found in the collection VOICES  listen

I Love You, Lord by Matt Maher (spiritandsong) listen on YouTube  “I love you, Lord, you are my strength.”  (Preparation / Communion)

Jesus Christ Is Risen Today arr. Alonso (WLP) found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 3 and VOICESlisten

Jesus, Messiah by Reeves/Carson/Cash/Tomlin (Capitol CMG/Music Services/CCLI)  found in the collection VOICES. “Name above all names…All glory to you, God, the Light of the World.” (Use anywhere except Psalm)listen

Jesus Reigns by John Angotti (WLP) from the CD We Gather In Love and the collection More Voices as One vol. 2 and VOICES (Preparation / Closing)listen

King of Kings by Ligertwood/Ingram (Capitol CMG/Essential Music/CCLI)By His blood and in His Name, In His freedom I am free For the love of Jesus Christ Who has resurrected me.” (Gathering / Preparation / Communion)

Lord Reign In Me by Brenton Brown (Vineyard) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2, VOICES “May my life reflect the beauty of my Lord…You are the Lord of all I am, so won’t you reign in me again.” (Preparation / Closing) listen

Salvation Belongs to Our God by Howard/Turner (Restoration Music/CCLI) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2  and on the CD In Every Age  “And we, the redeemed, shall be strong in purpose and unity.”  (Gathering / Preparation / Closing)  listen

Shout to the Lord by Darlene Zschech (Music Services/CCLI) found in the collection VOICES “I sing for joy at the work of your hands, forever I’ll love you, forever I’ll stand, nothing compares to the promise I have in you.” (Gathering / Preparation) listen

Sing a New Song by Danielle Rose (WLP) from the CD Pursue Me and found in the collection VOICES (Preparation / Sending Forth) listen

Sweet Redeemer by Angrisano/Hart (Brentwood-Benson/spiritandsong/CCLI) from the CD Set Free  listen on YouTube  “From the shadow of the tomb You called me, You rolled away the stone.”  (Preparation / Communion)

The Name of Jesus by Brian Flynn (WLP) from the CD Born Again  and found in the collection More Voices As One vol. 1  and VOICES. “Every knee will bow down, every tongue will confess that you are the glory of God.” (Closing) listen

The Rock of Faith by Ed Bolduc (WLP) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2 , the collection VOICES, and the CD In Every Age  “We face the unknown…with every little act of love, I know I won’t deny you, Lord.” (Closing)listen

The Same Love by Rossback/Baloche (Capitol CMG/CCLI) found in the collection VOICES “You are calling us all by name.” (Preparation / Closing)  listen

What a Beautiful Name by Fielding/Ligertwood (Capitol CMG/CCLI) found in the collection VOICES“What a powerful name it is…the name of Jesus.” Death could not hold you…the veil tore before you.” (Second Communion) listen

Ye Sons and Daughters arr. Josh Blakesley (spiritandsong.com) listen on YouTube

You are My King (Amazing Love) by Billy James Foote (worshiptogether.com) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2 and VOICES. “Amazing love, how can it be that you, my King, would die for me?”  (Preparation / Second Communion)  listen

Your Love Will Reign Victorious by Mikey Needleman (WLP) from the CD All for You and the collection More Voices as One vol. 3, and VOICES  (Closing) listen

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Song Ideas for 3rd Sunday of Lent (C) / March 20, 2022

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Song Ideas for 3rd Sunday of Lent (C) / March 20, 2022

Entrance Antiphon:  (Psalm 25:15–16) “My eyes are always on the Lord, for he rescues my feet from the snare. Turn to me and have mercy on me, for I am alone and poor.”

or (Ezekiel 36:23–26) “When I prove my holiness among you, I will gather you from the foreign lands; and I will pour clean water upon you and cleanse you from all your impurities, and I will give you a new spirit, says the Lord.”

Gospel Acclamation: (Matthew 4:17) “Repent, says the Lord; the kingdom of heaven is at hand”

Communion Antiphon: (Psalm 84:4–5) “The sparrow finds a home, and the swallow a nest for her young:by your altars, O Lord of  hosts, my King and my God.  Blessed are they who dwell in your house, for ever singing your praise.”

 

Psalm:

The Lord is Kind and Merciful by John Angotti (WLP/GIA) found in the collection VOICES  listen

The Lord is Kind and Merciful by Ed Bolduc (WLP/GIA) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 1  and VOICES  listen

The Lord Is Kind and Merciful by Craig and Kristen Colson from the CD Fill Us With Your Love

The Lord Is Kind by Ed Bolduc (www.edbolducmusic.com) lead sheet  live demo

 

 

 

Altar of Hope (Be Still) by Hess/Diliberto (WLP) from the CD Glorify Him  and the collection VOICES “Be still and know that he is God.” (Preparation)  listen (Preparation / Communion)

Amazing Grace (traditional) “Through many dangers, toils, and snares…”  (Gather / Preparation / Communion)

Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone) by Tomlin/Newton/Giglio (Capitol CMG/CCLI)  found in the collection VOICES “…I’ve been set free.” (Gathering / Preparation / Communion)  listen 

Be Still by David J. Evans (Capitol CMG/CCLI) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 1  and VOICES  “In Him no sin is found.  We stand on holy ground…” (Gathering / Preparation / Communion)  listen

Better Is One Day by Matt Redman (Capitol CMG/CCLI) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2 and VOICES  and on the CD Strong In Faith “For here my heart is satisfied within your presence…”  (Gathering Song) listen

Create a Clean Heart in Me by Lorraine Hess (WLP) from the CD As I Pray and found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 2   and the collection VOICES. “Wash me from my guilt, and of my sin cleanse me.”  (Preparation / Communion)  listen

Give Us Clean Hands by Charlie Hall (Capitol CMG/CCLI) “…and God let us be a generation that seeks, that seeks your face, O God of Jacob.”  (Gathering / Preparation)

Healing in the Waters by Mikey Needleman (GIA) found in the collection VOICES (Closing)  listen

Healing Waters by Nuzum/Springer (Capitol CMG/CCLI) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2 and VOICES(Song of Preparation / Communion)  listen

Here I Am by Tom Booth (spiritandsong) “Here I am standing right beside you.  Here I am, do not be afraid.” found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2 and VOICES (Communion Meditation) listen

Holy Ground by Geron Davis (Capitol CMG) found in the collections Voices as One vol. 2 and VOICES “We are standing on Holy Ground…”  (Gather / Preparation / Communion)  listen

I Am the Bread of Life  (Come and Follow Me) by Steve Angrisano and Tom Booth (spiritandsong)  “Come to me and know that I’ll always be there…” (Communion)

I Am the Bread of Life by John Michael Talbot (Brentwood-Benson/Capitol CMG) found in the collection Voices As One vol. 1 and VOICES“No one who believes shall ever thirst. (Communion) listen

I Am the Bread of Life by Tom Kaczmarek (WLP) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2  and VOICESand on the CD Celebrate the Feast (Consider a slightly slower, less aggressive arrangement in the beginning.)  (Communion) listen

I Am the Way by Craig Colson (WLP) from the CD I Am the Way  and found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 3 and in the collection VOICES listen (Preparation / Communion)

I Am Who Am With You by Tom Booth (spiritandsong) from the CD Give God the Glory  (Preparation)

I Received the Living God by Brett Ballard (WLP) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2  and VOICES  “Jesus said, “I am the gate…I am the way…I am the Bread…I am the Truth…” (Communion) listen

Into the Desert by Stephan/Hart (spiritandsong.com) (from the CD Amid Passing Things“Into the desert I will lead; here in the silence my word will speak, And you will find the peace you seek here in the desert.”  (use anywhere except Psalm)

Journey for Home by Ed Bolduc (WLP) found in the collection Voices As One vol. 1  and the collection VOICES   “In the dark we turn to the light.  In our faith you heal our blindness.” (use anywhere except Psalm) listen

Let Your Mercy Wash Over Us by Trevor Thomson (WLP) from the CD In Shadow and In Light and the collection More Voices as One vol. 3and VOICES(Communion)  listen

Mercy by Lorraine Hess (WLP) found on the CD As I Pray  listen (Communion / Meditation)

Renew by Hart/Byrd (spiritandsong)  listen on YouTube “into our humanity come; let your kingdom be with us, oh, let your will be done.” (Preparation / Communion)

Return to God by Angotti/Hommerding (WLP) from the CD Joy Beyond Our Dreams and the collection More Voices As One vol. 1  and VOICES  “From desert to mountaintop…With humble hearts we cry to you, ‘Have Mercy on us, Lord.’” (Gathering / Preparation) listen

Rise from the Ashes by Craig and Kristen Colson (WLP) (from the CD I Am the Way )  listen  (Gathering / Preparation / Communion)

There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy by Ed Bolduc (WLP) found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 3 and VOICES  “Let there be a wideness in our mercy, let there be a kindness in our hearts.”  (Song of Preparation / Closing Song) listen

Tree of Life by Aaron Thompson (WLP) from the CD 10,000 Angels and the collection More Voices As One vol. 1  and the collection VOICES  “As we travel on our journey, take our hearts and make them new.”  (Communion) listen

 

 

 

Song Ideas for 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time / February 27, 2022

Song Ideas for 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time / February 27, 2022

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Entrance Antiphon:  (Psalm 18 [17]:19–20) “The Lord became my protector. He brought me out to a place of freedom; he saved me because he delighted in me.”

Psalm Settings:

Lord, It Is Good to Give Thanks to You by Ed Bolduc (WLP/GIA) found in the collection  VOICES  listen

Lord, It Is Good to Give Thanks by W. Clifford Petty (WLP/GIA)

Gospel Acclamation: (Philippians 2:15d, 16a) “Shine like lights in the world as you hold on to the word of life.”

Communion Antiphon: (Psalm 13 [12]:6) “I will sing to the Lord who has been bountiful with me, sing psalms to the name of the Lord Most High.”

or  (Matthew 28:20) “Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age, says the Lord.”

 

A Rightful Place by Steve Angrisano (spiritandsong) from the CD A New Day  and found in the collection VOICES  “To gather in your presence we came to be one in spirit, in truth and name; strengthened by the body of Christ, taking up the call now to share your light with all the world. ” (Closing Song) listen

Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly by Tomlin/Ingram/Barrett (Capitol CMG/CCLI) “Years from now we’ll see the fruit our hands have sown…” (Preparation / Closing)

Be God’s by Danielle Rose (WLP) from the collection Voices as One vol. 2 and the CD Mysteries  and VOICES “Where there is confusion, be God’s truth. Where the world is merciless, be God’s mercy. Where the world is hopeless, be God’s hope. Where there is injustice, be God’s justice…”  (Preparation / Closing) listen

Breathe On Me, O Breath of God by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD Hymns and the collection More Voices as One vol. 3  and VOICES  “my will to yours incline until this selfish part of me glows with your fire divine.” (Preparation / Communion) listen

By Our Love by Christy Nockels (Capitol CMG/CCLI) “The time is now…and they will know us by our love.”  (Preparation / Communion)

Can We Love by Tom Booth (spiritandsong) from the CD Captured  and found in the collection VOICES “Loving our neighbor as ourselves the kingdom of love we will know.” (Song of Gathering / Preparation) listen

Christ Is Risen by Fields/Maher (Capitol CMG/Essential Music/CCLI) “O death, where is your sting?”

Glorify Him by Your Life by Lorraine Hess (WLP/GIA) from the CD Glorify Him and the collection VOICES(Closing) listen

Go Into the World by Tom Booth (spiritandsong) found on the CD You Welcomed Me  “Go into the world loving the people that you meet. Seek out the poor, the sick and the lonely. Let mercy lead, as you have received, for they are my sheep.” (Preparation / Communion / Closing)

Go Make a Difference by Steve Angrisano (spiritandsong.com) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2and VOICES  listen  “So let your love shine on, let it shine for all to see…”  (Closing)

Have It All by Strand/Johnson/Taylor/Strand/Fieldes (Bethel Music Publishing/Essential Music Publishing/CCLI) You can have it all Lord, Ev’ry part of my world…Oh the joy I’ve found, Surrendering my crowns…” (Preparation / Communion Meditation)

He Lives In Us by Amelia Acosta (WLP) from the collection and in the collection VOICES…He lives in us and makes us the Body of Christ.” (Communion) listen

Holy Spirit, We’re Calling You by Ed Bolduc (WLP/GIA) “…And may we, your children, Lord, be your messengers of mercy, may our hearts and our lives be rooted in your love…may we be for the world the hands and feet of Christ…”  found in the collection VOICES  (Use anywhere except Psalm) listen

King of My Heart by McMillan/McMillan (Capitol CMG/Moniker Music Group/CCLI)  “Let the king of my heart be…the fire inside my veins, the echo of my days, oh he is my song…”  (Song of Preparation / Communion Meditation)

I Will Choose Christ by Tom Booth (spiritandsong) from the CD Find Us Ready  “I give my heart, I give my life, I give my all to you.” (Gathering / Song of Preparation / Communion)

Live In Me by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD The Face of God and found in the collection Voices As One vol. 1  and in the collection VOICES  “You are glorified in me where I go and when I speak…” (Preparation / Communion) listen

Live the Love of Jesus by Trevor Thomson (WLP/GIA) found in the collection VOICES  listen

Lord Reign In Me by Brenton Brown (Vineyard) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2, VOICES “Over every thought, over every word, may my life reflect the beauty of my Lord.” (Preparation / Closing) listen

Love One Another by Feargal King (WLP) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2 , the CD We Will be the Light, and found in the collection VOICES  (Preparation / Communion) listen

Prosper the Work of Our Hands by Booth/Jansen/Tomaszek (spiritandsong) “You are the source of our strength and our life…” (Preparation / Communion)

Send Me Out by Steve Fee (Capitol CMG/CCLI)  “I wanna be your hands and feet. I wanna be your voice every time I speak.”  (Closing)

Shine by Matt Redman (Capitol CMG/CCLI) “We will shine like stars in the universe, Holding out Your truth in the darkest place, We’ll be living for Your glory.” (Preparation / Communion Meditation)

Shine the Light by WAL (WLP) from the CD Always and Everywhere and found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 3 and VOICES “Shine the light, shine his light, to all the nations, be the love, be his love that won us salvation.”  (Closing Song) listen

Shine Through Us by Danielle Rose (WLP) – from the CD I Thirst and found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 1  (Communion Meditation)

Take My Life by Tomlin et al (Capitol CMG/CCLI)  “Take my voice and let me sing always only for my King, Take my lips and let them be filled with messages from Thee” (Song of Preparation / Communion)

The Beatitudes by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD Word for Word and found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 1 and the collection VOICES. “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they’ll be called children of God…”  (Communion Antiphon) listen

The Feast Meant for Everyone by Booth/Hart (OCP) Bread for the immigrant, bread for the poor, bread for the hungry who beg at our door. Food for the outcast waiting to belong; come to the feast meant for everyone.” (Preparation / Communion)

The Hands and Feet of Jesus by Ubowski/Hart (GIA) “God so loved the world…” found in the collection VOICES. (Closing) listen

There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy by Ed Bolduc (WLP) found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 3 and VOICES  “Be merciful, just as our God is merciful. Let there be a wideness in our mercy, let there be a kindness in our hearts.”  (Song of Preparation / Closing Song) listen

We are the Light of the World by Greif

We are Your Love by Trevor Thomson (WLP/GIA) found in the collection VOICES “We are your hands…reaching out with mercy…light in the dark for all to see…”  listen

We Will Serve the Lord by Rory Cooney (spiritandsong) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2 and VOICES and on the CD We Will Be the Light  “Wealth can be an idol…power is a hunger…” listen

Whatever You Do by John Angotti (WLP) from the CD Joy Beyond Our Dreams and found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 1 and VOICES “Whatever you do to the least of your sisters and brothers you have done to me.” (Preparation / Closing) listen

Where Charity and Love Abide by Trevor Thomson (WLP) from the CD In Shadow and In Light   and VOICES No greater love is there than this, than to lay down your life…” (Song of Preparation / Communion) listen

You are the Light by Ed Bolduc (WLP) as recorded by Cliff Petty on the CD Touch Jesus and found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 3  and VOICES .  (Preparation / Closing)  listen

You are the Light by Blakesley/Cash (OCP) (Closing)

You are the Light by Sarah Hart (OCP) (Preparation / Communion Meditation)

You are the Light of the World by Paul Tate (WLP) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2  and VOICES and on the CD  Gathered As One “Share your bread with the hungry; shelter the lost and the homeless.” (Gathering / Preparation / Closing)  listen

Your Love Will Reign Victorious by Mikey Needleman (WLP) from the CD All for You and the collection More Voices as One vol. 3, and VOICES  (Closing) listen

Song Ideas for 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time / February 6, 2022

Song Ideas for 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time / February 6, 2022

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Entrance Antiphon:  (Psalm 95 [94]: 6–7) “O come, let us worship God and bow low before the God who made us, for he is the Lord our God.”

Psalm Setting:

In the Sight of the Angels by Matthew Ficarra (GIA)  Listen

In the Sight of the Angels by Craig and Kristen Colson (GIA)  Listen

Gospel Acclamation: (Matthew 4:19) “Come after me and I will make you fishers of men.”

Communion Antiphon: (Psalm 107 [106]:8–9) “Let them thank the Lord for his mercy, his wonders for the children of men, for he satisfies the thirsty soul, and the hungry he fills with good things.”

OR

(Matthew 5:5–6) “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be consoled. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall have their fill.”

 

Be God’s by Danielle Rose (WLP) from the collection Voices as One vol. 2 and the CD Mysteries  and VOICES Where the world is merciless, be God’s mercy. Where the world is hopeless, be God’s hope. Where there is injustice, be God’s justice…”  (Preparation / Closing) listen

Can We Love? by Tom Booth (spiritandsong) from the CD Captured  and found in the collection VOICES “Loving our neighbor as ourselves the kingdom of love we will know.” (Song of Gathering / Preparation) listen

Change Me by Booth/Houghton (OCP) from the CD Change Me “Isaiah met the Lord within the temple…the ember touched his mouth and his sin was burned away…” (Preparation / Closing)

Come and Follow Me by John Angotti (WLP) from the CD We Will be the Light  and found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2   and VOICES  “We are called to cast our nets into the sea…”  (Preparation / Communion)  listen

Come, Worship the Lord by John Michael Talbot (Capitol CMG, Brentwood–Benson/CCLI) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 1 and VOICES “Come, let us bow down and worship, bending the kneel before the Lord who made us…”  listen

Follow Me by Danielle Rose (WLP) from the CD Pursue Me and found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 1 and the collection VOICES  “From now on you’ll be fishers of men.” (Preparation) listen

Glorify Him by Your Life by Lorraine Hess (WLP/GIA) from the CD Glorify Him and the collection VOICES . (Closing) listen

Go Into the World by Tom Booth (spiritandsong) found on the CD You Welcomed Me  “Go into the world loving the people that you meet. Seek out the poor, the sick and the lonely. Let mercy lead, as you have received, for they are my sheep.” (Preparation / Communion / Closing)

He Lives In Us by Amelia Acosta (WLP) from the collection and in the collection VOICES…He lives in us and makes us the Body of Christ.” (Communion) listen

Heart Abandoned by Stanfill/Curran (Capitol CMG/CCLI) “God give me a heart abandoned, ever after you alone.”  (Communion)

Here I Am, Lord by Dan Schutte (OCP) “Whom shall I send?  Here I am, Lord…”

Holy Is the Lord by Tomlin/Giglio (EMI/CCLI) “Holy is the Lord God Almighty, the earth is filled with his glory.”  (Gathering) found in the collection VOICES  listen

Holy Spirit, We’re Calling You by Ed Bolduc (WLP/GIA) “…may we be for the world the hands and feet of Christ…”  found in the collection VOICES  (Use anywhere except Psalm) listen

I Am the Bread of Life  (Come and Follow Me) by Steve Angrisano and Tom Booth (spiritandsong)  “Come to me and know that I’ll always be there…” (Communion)

I Am the Way by Craig Colson (WLP) from the CD I Am the Way  and found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 3 and in the collection VOICES  listen (Preparation / Communion)

I Am Yours (Consume Me, Completely) by Trevor Thomson (WLP) from CD In Shadow and In Light and the collection More Voices as One vol. 2 and VOICES. “Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity, consume me completely”  (Communion)  listen

I Send You Out by John Angotti (WLP) from the CD Rise Up, My People and the collection Voices as One vol. 2 and VOICES “I send you out on a mission of love, and know that I am with you always until the end of the world.”  (Closing) listen

I Will Choose Christ by Tom Booth (spiritandsong) from the CD Find Us Ready  “How many times myst he call my name?…I give my life, I give my all to you…I choose to serve.” (Gathering / Song of Preparation / Communion)

I Will Follow by Jacob and Matthew Band (WLP) from the CD Every Day “You lead the way and I will follow…”  (Preparation / Communion)

I Will Follow by Tomlin/Ingram/Morgan (Capitol CMG/Essential/Spirit Music/CCLI)  “Where you go I’ll go…Whom you love I’ll love, how you serve I’ll serve…” found in the collection VOICES (Preparation) listen

Lay It Down by Brown/Maher (Capitol CMG/CCLI) “Everything I am, everything I long to be, I lay it down at your feet.” (Communion)

Lay Me Down by Tomlin/Ingram/Myrin/Redman (Capitol CMG/CCLI) “I lay me down, I’m not my own. I belong to you alone…there’s no life apart from you.” (Closing)

Lead Me to the Cross by Ligertwood (Capitol CMG)

Lord Reign In Me by Brenton Brown (Vineyard) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2, VOICES  “…you mean more to me than any earthly thing…” (Preparation / Closing) listen

Love One Another by Feargal King (WLP) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2 , the CD We Will be the Light, and found in the collection VOICES  (Preparation / Communion) listen

Send Me Out by Steve Fee (Capitol CMG/CCLI)  “I wanna be your hands and feet. I wanna be your voice every time I speak.”  (Closing)

Shine the Light by WAL (WLP/GIA) from the CD Always and Everywhere and found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 3 “Marching on forward, bringing out your Word as we go out to the world.” (Closing)

Sometimes by Step by Strasser/Mullins (Brentwood-Benson/CCLI) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 1 “…step by step you lead me and I will follow you all of my days.” (Gathering / Preparation / Communion Meditation / Closing) – perhaps just the Refrain, repeated

Take My Life by Tomlin et al (Capitol CMG/CCLI)  “Take my life and let it be consecrated all to thee.” (Song of Preparation / Communion)

Take My Life by Scott Underwood (Vineyard Music/CCLI) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2 and  VOICES “Take my life and form it…my mind transform it…my will and conform it to yours.”  (Preparation / Communion Meditation)

The Feast Meant for Everyone by Booth/Hart (OCP) Bread for the immigrant, bread for the poor, bread for the hungry who beg at our door. Food for the outcast waiting to belong; come to the feast meant for everyone.” (Preparation / Communion)

The Hands and Feet of Jesus by Ubowski/Hart (GIA) “Fill every darkened corner with his light…” found in the collection VOICES. (Closing) listen

The Same Love by Rossback/Baloche (Capitol CMG/CCLI) found in the collection VOICES “You are calling us all by name.” (Preparation / Closing)  listen

Turn Our Hearts Around by Trevor Thomson (WLP) from the CD In Shadow and In Light and found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 3  and in the collection VOICESHold us in your mercy, change us with your love.”  (Song of Preparation / Communion) listen

We are Your Love by Trevor Thomson (WLP/GIA) found in the collection VOICES “We are your hands…reaching out with mercy…light in the dark for all to see…”  listen

Whatever You Do by John Angotti (WLP) from the CD Joy Beyond Our Dreams and found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 1 and VOICES “Whatever you do to the least of your sisters and brothers you have done to me.” (Preparation / Closing) listen

Song Ideas for 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time / January 23, 2022

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Entrance Antiphon:  (Psalm 96 [95]: 1, 6) “O sing a new song to the Lord; sing to the Lord, all the earth.  In his presence are majesty and splendor, strength, and honor in his holy place.”

Psalm Setting:

Your Words, Lord, are Spirit and Life by Tony Alonso (GIA)

Lord, You Have the Words by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD The Face of God and found in the collections Voices as One vol. 1  and VOICES    listen

Gospel Acclamation: (Luke 4:18) “The Lord sent me to bring glad tidings to the poor, and to proclaim liberty to captives.”

Communion Antiphon: (Psalm 34 [33]:6) “Look toward the Lord and be radiant; let your faces not be abashed.”

OR

(John 8:12) “I am the light of the world, says the Lord; whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

 

All Praise and Honor by Paul Baloche (Capitol CMG/Integrity/CCLI) “And when all creation sings to you the King of Kings, all praise and honor are yours.”  (Gathering / Preparation)  

And We Cry Holy by Aaron Thompson (GIA) from the CD 10,000 Angels and found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 1  and VOICES  “The law of God is perfect, refreshing the soul…”  (Preparation / Closing) listen

Beautiful One by Tim Hughes (Capitol CMG/CCLI)  found in the collection VOICES. “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart could fully know how marvelous, how wonderful you are.”  (Closing Song)  listen

Glorify Him by Your Life by Lorraine Hess (WLP) from the CD Glorify Him  listen   (Closing)

He Has Anointed Me by Aaron Thompson (WLP)  “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me.”  (Preparation / Communion)

He Lives In Us by Amelia Acosta (WLP) from the collection and in the collection VOICES…He lives in us and makes us the Body of Christ.” (Communion) listen

Holy Spirit, We’re Calling You by Ed Bolduc (WLP/GIA) “…may we be for the world the hands and feet of Christ…”  found in the collection VOICES  (Use anywhere except Psalm) listen

I Am Yours (Consume Me, Completely) by Trevor Thomson (WLP) from CD In Shadow and In Light and the collection More Voices as One vol. 2 and VOICES. “Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity, consume me completely”  (Communion)  listen

I Will Choose Christ by Tom Booth (spiritandsong) from the CD Find Us Ready  “I give my life, I give my all to you…I choose to serve.” (Gathering / Song of Preparation / Communion)

Isaiah 61 by Matt Maher (spiritandsong) “The Spirit of the Lord, God is upon me…”  (Preparation)

Many and One by Steve Angrisano (spiritandsong.com) found in the collection VOICES   “We are brothers and sisters in spirit, found in all nations yet near to the Lord…and together we are all his hands and his feet…”  (Gathering / Preparation / Communion) listen

One Bread, One Body by John Foley, SJ (OCP) “Grain for the fields, scattered and grown, gathered to one, for all.”  (Communion)

One Bread, One Cup by Fisher/Canedo/Lee Aven (OCP) “…that in each other we might see you.”(Communion)

One Lord, One Faith by Lorraine Hess (WLP) from the CD Glorify Him “Spirit of God…help us embrace all the gifts you provide…”  (Preparation / Closing)

The Hands and Feet of Jesus by Ubowski/Hart (GIA) “Fill every darkened corner with his light…” found in the collection VOICES. (Closing) listen

We are Your Love by Trevor Thomson (WLP/GIA) found in the collection VOICES “We are your hands…reaching out with mercy…light in the dark for all to see…”  listen

We Belong to You by Trevor Thomson (spiritandsong) “Filled with gifts and filled with goodness…Souls united in the mystery; we belong to you.” (Preparation / Communion)

We Gather As the Body of Christ by John Angotti (WLP) from the CD We Gather In Love  click here to preview full score and listen “We gather as the Body of Christ to receive the Body of Christ. We go forth as the Body of Christ…” (Gathering / Preparation)

What a Beautiful Name by Fielding/Ligertwood (Capitol CMG/CCLI) found in the collection VOICES. “You were the Word at the beginning…Your hidden glory in creation now revealed in you our Christ.” (Preparation / Second Communion) listen

You Have Anointed Me by Balhoff/Daigle/Ducote (OCP)(Preparation / Communion)
Your Words by Mikey Needleman (WLP/GIA) from the CD All for You “Your words are Spirit and life…” (Preparation / Closing)

Song Ideas for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 19, 2021

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Song Ideas for the Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 19, 2021

Entrance Antiphon: (Isaiah 45:8) “Drop down dew from above, you heavens, and let the clouds rain down the Just One; let the earth be opened and bring both a Savior.”

Responsorial Psalm: (Psalm 80:2–3, 15–16, 18–19). “Lord, make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall be saved.”

Lord, Make Us Turn to You by John Angotti (WLP) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2 and VOICES  listen

Gospel Acclamation: (Luke 1:38) “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.”

 

Communion Antiphon: (Isaiah 7:14) “Behold, a Virgin shall conceive and bear a son; and his name will be called Emmanuel.”

 

Ave Maria (The Hail Mary) by Ed Bolduc (WLP/GIA) from the CD Word for Word  listen  also, here is another arrangement from the Love One Another Collection 

Ave Maria, Madre de Dios by John Angotti (WLP/GIA)

Awake to the Day by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD Awake to the Day and found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2 and VOICES listen “Make straight the way for the kingdom of God is at hand.” (Song of Gathering / Song of Preparation)

Be the Light by Jack Busche and Ed Bolduc (WLP) – found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 3 and VOICES  listen  (Preparation / Communion)

Blessed One by Aaron Thompson (WLP/GIA) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2 and VOICES  listen

Creator of the Stars of Night by Ed Bolduc (GIA) found in the collection VOICES(use anywhere except Psalm)

Even So Come (Come, Lord Jesus) by Tomlin/Ingram/Cates (Capitol CMG/Essential/Vistaville/CCLI) “Like a bride waiting for her groom we’ll be a church waiting for you.” (Gathering / Preparation / Closing)

Find Us Ready by Tom Booth (spiritandsong) from the CD Find Us Ready “Find us working and loving and doing your will…building the kingdom of mercy and love.” (Use anywhere except Psalm)

Goodness of God by Fielding/Johnson/Cash/Ingram/Johnson (Capitol CMG/CCLI) “…O I will sing of the goodness of God.” (Communion Meditation)

Holy Is His Name by John Michael Talbot (Capitol CMG/CCLI) Preparation / Communion)  listen

Hope Is Dawning by Keyes/Parks/Maher/Gungor (Capitol CMG/CCLI) (Preparation / Communion)

Let It Be by Chris Muglia (OCP) “Let it be done unto me.” (Preparation / Communion)

Look to the One by Ed Bolduc (WLP/GIA) found in the collection Voices As One vol. 1  and in the collection VOICES  “Look to the one who comes in glory!”  (Use anywhere except Psalm) listen

My Soul Rejoices by Jackie François (spiritandsong) from the CD Your Kingdom is Glorious  listen on YouTube

O Come, O Come Emmanuel – traditional, arr. by Ed Bolduc – here’s a simple lead sheet with vox for this familiar hymn! (Gathering / Preparation / Communion)

Oh Our Lord by Leonard/Jordan/Baloche (Capitol CMG/Integrity/CCLI) found in the collection VOICES“The earth awakes, your hope has come. We look to you, we long for you, O Lord.” (Song of Preparation / Closing Song) listen

Open Up the Heavens by Rozier/McDonald/Ingram/Andrews/Garrard (Word Music/Essential Music/CCLI) found in the collection VOICES “Open up the heavens, we want to see you. Open up the floodgates, a mighty river…”  (Closing Song) listen

Prepare Ye by Lorraine Hess and Jamie Dilberto (WLP/GIA) – from the CD Cradle in Bethlehem and found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 2 and VOICES(Gathering / Preparation / Closing)

Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord by Kenneth Louis (WLP) (Gathering / Preparation / Communion)

Rain Down by Jaime Cortez (spiritandsong) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2  and and VOICES and on the CD Come, Holy Spirit    “Faithful and true is the Word of our God.”  (Gathering) listen

Ready the Way by Curtis Stephan (spiritandsong.com) – listen on YouTube (Gathering / Preparation / Communion)

Rejoice by Tomlin/Cash/Reeves (CCLI/Capitol CMG/Music Services) “Rejoice, rejoice and sing with the angel voices…all heaven and earth rejoice.” (Gathering / Preparation / Communion Meditation / Closing)

The King Shall Come by Trevor Thomson (spiritandsong) – listen on YouTube (Preparation / Communion)

This Is Your Justice by Craig Colson (GIA) – from the CD I Am the Way and found in the collection VOICES “Prepare ye the way of the Lord…” (Gathering / Communion) listen

We Await You, O Lord by John Angotti (WLP) found on the CD Welcome Home for Christmas listen “The King shall come when morning dawns and light triumphant breaks.” (Preparation / Communion)

Song Ideas for the Third Sunday of Advent, December 12, 2021

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Song Ideas for the Third Sunday of Advent, December 12, 2021

Entrance Antiphon: (Phil 4:4–5) “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice.  Indeed, the Lord is near.”

Responsorial Psalm: (Isaiah 12:2–3, 4, 5–6 (6)). “Cry out with joy and gladness: for among you is the great and Holy One of Israel.”

Gospel Acclamation: (Isaiah 61:1) “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor.”

Communion Antiphon: (Isaiah 35:4) “Say to the faint of heart: Be strong and do not fear. Behold, our God will come, and he will save us.”

 

Awake, O Sleeper by Ike Ndolo (spiritandsong) from the CD We are Beggars “Arise from slumber. Christ is calling your name.” (Preparation)

Awake to the Day by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD Awake to the Day and found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2 and VOICES listen “Signs in the sun and the moon and the stars…” (Song of Gathering / Song of Preparation)

Be the Light by Jack Busche and Ed Bolduc (WLP) – found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 3 and VOICES  listen  (Preparation / Communion)

Behold the Lamb of God by Matt Maher (spiritandsong) found in the collection VOICES“We will stay awake…we will not abandon the promise that you made….” listen (Communion)

Creator of the Stars of Night by Ed Bolduc (GIA) found in the collection VOICES(use anywhere except Psalm)

Even So Come (Come, Lord Jesus) by Tomlin/Ingram/Cates (Capitol CMG/Essential/Vistaville/CCLI) “Like a bride waiting for her groom we’ll be a church waiting for you.” (Gathering / Preparation / Closing)

Find Us Ready by Tom Booth (spiritandsong) from the CD Find Us Ready “Find us working and loving and doing your will…building the kingdom of mercy and love.” (Use anywhere except Psalm)

God of Justice by Tim Hughes (CCLI/Capitol CMG) “We must go, live to feed the hungry, stand beside the broken…” (Preparation / Communion Meditation / Closing)

Hope Is Dawning by Keyes/Parks/Maher/Gungor (Capitol CMG/CCLI) (Preparation / Communion)

Isaiah 61 by Matt Maher (OCP) from the CD Welcome to Life “The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me…” (Preparation / Communion Meditation)

Look to the One by Ed Bolduc (WLP/GIA) found in the collection Voices As One vol. 1  and in the collection VOICES  “Look to the one who comes in glory!”  (Use anywhere except Psalm) listen

O Come, O Come Emmanuel – traditional, arr. by Ed Bolduc – here’s a simple lead sheet with vox for this familiar hymn! (Gathering / Preparation / Communion)

Oh Our Lord by Leonard/Jordan/Baloche (Capitol CMG/Integrity/CCLI) found in the collection VOICES“The earth awakes, your hope has come. We look to you, we long for you, O Lord.” (Song of Preparation / Closing Song) listen

Prepare Ye by Lorraine Hess and Jamie Dilberto (WLP/GIA) – from the CD Cradle in Bethlehem and found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 2 and VOICES(Gathering / Preparation / Closing)

Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord by Kenneth Louis (WLP) (Gathering / Preparation / Communion)

Ready the Way by Curtis Stephan (spiritandsong.com) – listen on YouTube (Gathering / Preparation / Communion)

Rejoice by Tomlin/Cash/Reeves (CCLI/Capitol CMG/Music Services) “Rejoice, rejoice and sing with the angel voices…all heaven and earth rejoice.” (Gathering / Preparation / Communion Meditation / Closing)

The King Shall Come by Trevor Thomson (spiritandsong) – listen on YouTube (Preparation / Communion)

This Is Your Justice by Craig Colson (GIA) – from the CD I Am the Way and found in the collection VOICES “Prepare ye the way of the Lord…” (Gathering / Communion)

We Await You, O Lord by John Angotti (WLP) found on the CD Welcome Home for Christmas listen “The King shall come when morning dawns and light triumphant breaks.” (Preparation / Communion)

Song Ideas for the First Sunday of Advent, November 28, 2021

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Song Ideas for the First Sunday of Advent, November 28, 2021

Entrance Antiphon: (Ps 25 (24): 1-3) “To you, I lift up my soul, O my God. In you, I have trusted; let me not be put to shame. Nor let my enemies exult over me; and let none who hope in you be put to shame.”

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 25:4–5, 8–9, 10, 14 (1b) “To you, O Lord, I lift my soul.”

To You, O Lord by Lorraine Hess (WLP) from the CD As I Pray and in the collection VOICES (Preparation / Communion) listen

Gospel Acclamation: John 10:27. “Show us, Lord, your love; and grant us your salvation.”

Communion Antiphon: (Psalm 85 [84]:13) “The Lord will bestow his bounty, and our world shall yield its increase.”

 

10,000 Reasons / Bless the Lord by Matt Redman (Capitol CMG/CCLI) found in the collection VOICES “The sun comes up, it’s a new day dawning….” (Gathering / Preparation / Communion / Closing) listen

Awake, O Sleeper by Ike Ndolo (spiritandsong) from the CD We are Beggars “Arise from slumber. Christ is calling your name.” (Preparation)

Awake to the Day by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD Awake to the Day and found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2 and VOICES listen “Signs in the sun and the moon and the stars…” (Song of Gathering / Song of Preparation)

Behold the Lamb of God by Matt Maher (spiritandsong) found in the collection VOICES. “We will stay awake…we will not abandon the promise that you made….” listen (Communion)

Creator of the Stars of Night by Ed Bolduc (GIA) found in the collection VOICES. (use anywhere except Psalm)

Even So Come (Come, Lord Jesus) by Tomlin/Ingram/Cates (Capitol CMG/Essential/Vistaville/CCLI) “Like a bride waiting for her groom we’ll be a church waiting for you.” (Gathering / Preparation / Closing)

Find Us Ready by Tom Booth (spiritandsong) from the CD Find Us Ready “Find us working and loving and doing your will…building the kingdom of mercy and love.” (Use anywhere except Psalm)

Hope Is Dawning by Keyes/Parks/Maher/Gungor (Capitol CMG/CCLI) (Preparation / Communion)

O Come, O Come Emmanuel – traditional, arr. by Ed Bolduc – here’s a simple lead sheet with vox for this familiar hymn! (Gathering / Preparation / Communion)

Oh Our Lord by Leonard/Jordan/Baloche (Capitol CMG/Integrity/CCLI) found in the collection VOICES. “The earth awakes, your hope has come. We look to you, we long for you, O Lord.” (Song of Preparation / Closing Song) listen

Prepare Ye by Lorraine Hess and Jamie Dilberto (WLP/GIA) – from the CD Cradle in Bethlehem and found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 2 and VOICES. (Gathering / Preparation / Closing)

Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord by Kenneth Louis (WLP) (Gathering / Preparation / Communion)

Ready the Way by Curtis Stephan (spiritandsong.com) – listen on YouTube (Gathering / Preparation / Communion)

The King Shall Come by Trevor Thomson (spiritandsong) – listen on YouTube (Preparation / Communion)

This Is Your Justice by Craig Colson (GIA) – from the CD I Am the Way and found in the collection VOICES “Prepare ye the way of the Lord…” (Gathering / Communion)

We Await You, O Lord by John Angotti (WLP) found on the CD Welcome Home for Christmas listen “The King shall come when morning dawns and light triumphant breaks.” (Preparation / Communion)

 

Song Ideas for Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, November 21, 2021

Song Ideas for Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, November 21, 2021

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Entrance Antiphon: (Revelation 5:12; 1–6) “How worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and divinity, and wisdom and strength and honor. To him belong glory and power for ever and ever.

Worthy Is the Lamb of God by Lorraine Hess (WLP/GIA) from the CD Glorify Him and found in the collection VOICES (Preparation / Communion)  listen

Salvation Belongs to Our God by Howard/Turner (Restoration Music/CCLI) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2  and on the CD In Every Age and the collection VOICES “And unto the Lamb, praise and glory, wisdom and thanks, honor and power an strength…”  (Gathering / Preparation / Closing)  listen

 

 

Responsorial Psalm: (Psalm 93:1, 1–2, 5) “The Lord king; he is robed in majesty.”

The Lord Is King by Aaron Thompson (WLP) from the CD Alive In Me  listen
The Lord Is King by Craig & Kristen Colson (WLP) from the collection Psalms for the Church  listen

 

Gospel Acclamation: (Mark 11:9, 10) “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!  Blessed is the kingdom of our father David that is to come!”

 

Communion Antiphon: (Psalm 73 (72): 28) “The Lord sits as King for ever. The Lord will bless his people with peace.”

Paschal Mystery by Bradley Knuckles (WLP) found in the collection VOICES  “King of every king and Lord of every Lord…” (Preparation / Communion)  listen

 

 

Spiritual Communion Prayer/Song for Those Watching Online:

Soul of Christ (Anime Christi) by Lorraine Hess –  this song works well for a Spiritual Communion prayer for those watching online.  A fresh setting of this beautiful text. It is available as an octavo or lead sheet It is also found in the collection VOICES.  youtube

 

More Songs

Adore by WAL (WLP) from the CD Always and Everywhere  and found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 3 and VOICES Humble in your glory, Mighty King, yet lowly, I bow before you.” (Communion)  listen

Agnus Dei by Michael W. Smith (Sony/Milene/CCLI)   “Alleluia, for the Lord God Almighty reigns…”  (Gathering / Preparation / Meditation)

All Creatures of Our God and King arr. by David Crowder (Capitol CMG/Moon & Musky Music/CCLI) found in the collection VOICES (use anywhere except Psalm) listen

As It Is In Heaven by Matt Maher (spiritandsong) from the CD Overflow and in the collection VOICES “Let your kingdom come, let your will be done on earth as it is in heaven” (Closing Song) listen

At the Name of Jesus by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD Hymns and found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 1 and the collection VOICES   “At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow…” (Gathering / Preparation / Communion / Closing)  listen

Beautiful One by Tim Hughes (Capitol CMG/CCLI)  “The beauty of your majesty awakes my heart to sing how marvelous, how wonderful you are.”   Found in the collection VOICES. (Closing Song) listen

Behold by WAL (WLP) from the CD Always and Everywhere and found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 3 and VOICES “Behold…with the saints and angels.”  (Communion) listen

Behold (Then Sings My Soul) by Joel Houston (Capitol CMG/CCLI) found in the collection VOICES  “Behold his holy Son, the Lion and the Lamb given to us.”  (Song of Preparation / Communion) listen

Blessed Be Your Name by Matt & Beth Redman (Capitol CMG/CCLI) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2 and VOICES  and on the CD Strong In Faith (Preparation / Closing)

Come, Now Is the Time to Worship by Brian Doerkson (Vineyard Music/CCLI) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2  and the collection VOICES   listen  “One day every tongue will confess you are God. One day every knee shall bow.” (Gathering Song)

Christ Is Lord by Ben Walthers (spiritandsong.com) from the CD Make Your Home In Me  listen on YouTube  (Song of Preparation / Closing Song)

Christ Reigns by Paul Melley (GIA) from the CD God Is Love  listen on YouTube  (Song of Preparation / Closing Song)

Come, Let Us Worship the King by Patrick Bradley (WLP) recorded by W. Clifford Petty on his CD Touch Jesus  (Gathering / Song of Preparation / Closing Song)

Everlasting God by Brown/Riley (Capitol CMG/CCLI) found in the collection VOICES  “Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord…our hope, our strong deliverer.”  (Gathering / Song of Preparation / Closing Song) listen

Give Glory by Jacob and Matthew Band (WLP) from the CD Every Day and the collection More Voices As One vol. 1  and VOICES . “Give glory to our God who is and always was.”  (Closing Song) listen

Glorify Him by Your Life by Lorrain Hess (WLP/GIA) from the CD Glorify Him and the collection VOICES . (Closing) listen

Glorious Lord by WAL (WLP/GIA) from the CD Every Day and the collection More Voices As One vol. 1  and VOICES  (Closing)listen

God Is by Danielle Rose (WLP/GIA) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2 and VOICES  listen (Preparation / Communion Meditation)

He Is Exalted by Twila Paris (EMI/CCLI) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 1 and VOICES  “He is the Lord! Forever his truth shall reign! Heaven and earth rejoice in his holy name!” (Gathering / Closing) listen

Hosanna by Brooke Ligertwood (Capitol CMG/CCLI) “I see his love and mercy washing over all our sin…”  (Gather / Preparation / Communion)

How Great is Our God by Tomlin/Reeves/Cash (Capitol CMG/Music Services/CCLI) found in the collection VOICES . “The Godhead three in one, Father, Spirit, Son…”  (use anywhere except Psalm)  listen

Jesus, Messiah by Reeves/Carson/Cash/Tomlin (Capitol CMG/Music Services/CCLI) found in the collection VOICES . “All glory to you, God, the Light of the World.” (Use anywhere except Psalm) listen

Jesus Reigns by John Angotti (WLP) from the CD We Gather In Love and the collection More Voices as One vol. 2 and VOICES  (Preparation / Closing) listen

King of My Heart by McMillan/McMillan (Capitol CMG/Moniker Music Group/CCLI)    “Let the king of my heart be…the fountain I drink from…”  (Song of Preparation / Communion Meditation)

Lord Reign In Me by Brenton Brown (Vineyard) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2, VOICES , and on the CD Father, We Thank Thee  listen  (Preparation / Closing)

Mighty King by Steve Angrisano (spiritandsong) from the CD Age to Age  listen on YouTube  (Closing Song)

O God of Love by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD Hymns and found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 3  and VOICES. “God of love, bring us to your love…in this world ever-changing your way is clear, holy Lord, you are God of love.”  (Song of Preparation / Closing Song) listen

O Praise the Name (Anástasis) by Hastings/Ussher/Sampson (Capitol CMG/CCLI)  “For endless days we will sing your praise…And I will rise among the saints My gaze transfixed on Jesus’ face…”

Offering by Paul Baloche (Capitol CMG / CCLI) “I bring an offering of worship to my King.”(Preparation)

Oh Our Lord by Leonard/Jordan/Baloche (Capitol CMG/Integrity/CCLI) found in the collection VOICES“O your name is the word of truth”  (Song of Preparation / Closing Song) listen

One True God by Tomlin/Redman/Chapman (Capitol CMG/Essential Music Pub./CCLI) from the collection VOICES “One soverign in power…there is no other that can compare to you…”  (Preparation / Closing) listen

Open Up the Heavens by Rozier/McDonald/Ingram/Andrews/Garrard (Word Music/Essential Music/CCLI)  found in the collection VOICES. “Your presence in this place Your glory on our face We’re looking to the sky. Descending like a cloud You’re standing with us now Lord unveil our eyes.”  (Closing Song) listen

Revelation Song by Jennie Lee Riddle (Capitol CMG / CCLI)  “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty. Who was and is and is to come;” (Preparation / Communion)

Sovereign by Tomlin/Ingram/Myrin/Chalk/Redman (Capitol CMG/Martin Essential/CCLI)  “All the pieces of my life, from beginning to the end, I will trust you.” (Preparation / Communion)

The Lord Is King by Ed Bolduc (www.edbolducmusic.com) lead sheet  demo (Preparation)

The Name of Jesus by Brian Flynn (WLP) from the CD Born Again  and found in the collection More Voices As One vol. 1 and VOICES. “Every knee will bow down, every tongue will confess that you are the glory of God.” (Closing) listen

We Exalt Your Name by Jobe/Maher (Capitol CMG/CCLI)  “We exalt your name high above the heavens.”  (Preparation / Communion)

We Fall Down by Chris Tomlin (Capitol CMG/CCLI) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2, VOICES, and on the CD Fountain of Mercy “We lay our crowns at the feet of Jesus.  The greatness of mercy and love…”  (Gathering / Preparation / Communion) listen

What a Beautiful Name by Fielding/Ligertwood (Capitol CMG/CCLI) found in the collection VOICES “…the name of Jesus Christ, my King…” (Second Communion) listen

You are Holy / Prince of Peace by Imboden/Rhoton (Music Services/CCLI)  “You are holy, you are mighty, you are worthy…you’re my Prince of Peace and I will live my life for you.”  (Closing Song)

You are My King (Amazing Love) by Billy James Foote (worshiptogether.com) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2 and VOICES“Amazing love, how can it be that you, my King, would die for me?”  (Preparation / Second Communion)  listen

Your Love Will Reign Victorious by Mikey Needleman (WLP) from the CD All for You and the collection More Voices as One vol. 3, and VOICES (Closing) listen