Saturday, June 11, 2011

SSS Entrance/Recessional SONGS

ENGLISH

BE GLAD, O PEOPLE

(1)

I will never forget you, O my people on the day of anguish I will answer you. As you join in celebration, My joy will move among you!

(Antiphon)

Be glad, O people of the earth! Lift up your heart with song and dance. For I Am with you, yes, within you forever. You are the heart of my heart

(2)

You shall find a land to be your home, where sheep and cattle may freely roam. Mountains from which springs shall flow with living waters. (Ant)

(3)

I will make your faith burn brightly so that others may find life’s fullness. Freedom for all captives and justice for all nations. (Ant)

STRONG AND CONSTANT (R)

(1)

I will be Yahweh who walks with you. You will be always within my hand. Take your heart and give it all to Me;

(Antiphon)

Strong and constant is My love! Strong and constant is My love!

(2)

Should you wander far away from Me, I will search for you in very land. Should you call, then you will truly know: (Ant)

(3)

When you know sorrow within your life, I will come, I will embrace your heart. Through your pain you will discover Me: (Ant)

PRAISE GOD

(Antiphon)

Praise God, praise Him, praise God in the highest, Praise God, praise Him, praise the name of our God.

(1)

Give thanks to the God of our creation. (Ant)

(2)

The heavens declare it, the glory of God upon the earth to people for ev’ry race and nation. (Ant)

(3)

Shadows and sunlight dew from the morning air, all that is Yours You love, O Lord of Life. (Ant)

THOUGH THE MOUNTAINS MAY FALL (R)

(Antiphon)

Though the mountains may fall and the hills turn to dust, yet the love of the Lord will stand. As a shelter for all who will call on His name, sing the praise and the glory of God.

(1)

Could the Lord ever leave you? Could the Lord forget His love. Though a mother forsakes her child, He will not abandon you. (Ant)

(2)

Should you turn and forsake Him, He will always take you back. (Ant)

(3)

Go to Him when you’re weary, He will give you eagle’s wings. You will run, never tire, for your God will be your strength. (Ant)

ALL THE ENDS OF THE EARTH

(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 ev’ry age. (Ant)

(2)

Heaven and earth shall re-joice in His might; ev’ry heart, ev’ry nation call Him Lord. (Ant)

(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. (Ant)

HERE WE ARE (E)

(Antiphon)

Here we are, all together as we sing our song joyfully. Here we are, joined together as we pray we’ll always be.

(1)

Join we now as friends and celebrate the brotherhood we share, all as one. Keep the fire burning, kindle it with care and we’ll all join in and sing. (Ant)

(2)

Let us make the world an alleluia! Let us make the world a better place. Keep the smile handy, have a helping hand. Let us all join in and sing. (Ant)

(3)

Glorify the Lord with all our voices, show Him we’re sincere by all our deeds, Shout the joys of freedom everywhere and we’ll all join in and sing. (Ant)

NEW LIFE

(Antiphon)

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

(1)

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

(2)

You are the source of our new life, in Your light we see light. You show to us Your goodness, You bid us taste an see. We come to You, we bless You, Lord, we glorify Your name. We praise You, Lord, we worship You, we thank You for Your gift of new life. (Ant)

EVERYONE MOVED BY TE SPIRIT

(Antiphon)

Everyone moved by the Spirit is a son and daughter of God Led by the fire of His love, we will live in the light of the Lord. We will live in the light of the Lord.

(1)

Come, O Spirit of Jesus. Come in the power of His name. Renew the depths of our hearts. (Ant)

(2)

Come, O Spirit of Jesus. Send forth the power of Your love. Renew the face of the earth. (Ant)

JESUS IS LIFE

(1)

Let the trumpets blast, let the cymbals crash, let the dan-cing begin! Let everything that breathes proclaim: “Jesus is Life! Jesus is life!”

(2)

Praise Him with blasts of the trumpet. Praise Him with lyre and harp. Praise Him with drums and dancing, Jesus is life! Jesus is life!

(3)

Praise Him with clashing cymbals, praise Him with strings and reeds. Praise Him with clanging cymbals, Jesus is Life! Jesus is Life!

(Refrain 1)

Orchards and forests, mountains and hills, birds and living creatures, dance in praise of His name!

(4)

Praise Him the Sun of Justice, praise Him the King of Kings. Praise Him our risen Lord, Jesus is Life! Jesus is Life.

(5)

He has been kind to His people, giving victory to us who are weak. We rejoice and exult in Him, Jesus our Life!

(Refrain 2)

Old men and children too, young men and girls, men and women everywhere, dance in praise of His name. (Repeat 2 then Coda: Ever lasting Life!)

THE LORD IS MY LIGHT

(Antiphon)

The Lord is my light, the Lord is my shield, praise the Lord and the love He reveals. Safe journey, shelter and home, safe in the Lord alone.

(1)

Hear, O Lord, my cry to You. Turn not away, for You are my life, turn not Your face from me. (Ant)

(2)

Seek Your face, You said, O Lord. My heart says to You: “Your face Lord I seek, hide not Your face from me.” (Ant)

CITY OF GOD

(1)

Awake from your slumber! Arise from your sleep! A new day is dawning for all those who weep. The people in darkness have seen a great light, the Lord of our longing has conquered the night.

(Antiphon)

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.

(2)

We are sons of the morning, we are children of day. The One who has loved us has brightened our way. (Ant)

(3)

God is light; in Him there is no darkness. Let us walk in His light, His children, one and all. O comfort my people, make gentle your words. Proclaim to my city the day of her birth. (Ant)

(4)

O city of gladness, now lift up your voice! Proclaim the good tidings that all may rejoice! (Ant)

PSALM 89

(1)

I have made my covenant with my chosen, given my servant my Word. I have made your name to last forever, built to outlast all time.

(Antiphon)

I will celebrate Your love forever Yahweh, age on age my words proclaim your love For I claim that love is built to last forever, founded firms Your faithfulness.

(2)

Yahweh, the assembly for those who love You applaud Your marvelous word. Who in the skies can compare with Yahweh? Who can rival Him? (Ant)

(3)

Happy the people who learn to acclaim You, they rejoice in Your light. You are our glory and You are our courage, our hope belongs to You. (Ant)

(4)

I have revealed My chosen servant and he can rely on Me. Given him My love to last forever, He shall rise in my Name. (Ant)

(5)

He will call to Me: “My Father! My God!” For I make him My first-born son. I cannot take back My given promise, I’ve called him to shine like the sun. (Ant)

REJOICE TO THE FULL

(Antiphon)

Rejoice to the full in the glory that is yours. Give thanks to the Lord, who has called you to His love. Rejoice to the full in the glory that is yours. Sing alleluia.

(1)

This is the day that the Lord has made, sing in praise, shout for joy, give Him glory. (Ant)

(2)

Alleluia, let the house of our God sing in praise, shout for joy, give Him glory. (Ant)

(3)

How I rejoice when I heard people say: “let us go to the house of our Lord God. My feet are dancing before You my God, let us sing, shout for joy, give Him glory. (Ant)

(Coda:)

Sing alleluia…sing alleluia

THIS IS THE DAY

This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad, and be glad. This is the day that the Lord has made. Alleluia! Alleluia!

(1)

Let us sing unto the Lord, Praise His Name with our joyful shouts. Enter in with our joyful hearts to the God of our salvation. (Ant)

(2)

Let the heavens be glad, let the earth now rejoice and sing. Let the fields and the trees cry out and the oceans thunder His praise. (Ant)

(3)

Bring your gifts before the Lord, bring your off’ring to his courts; tell his glory to all the earth and His wonders for all time. (Antiphon) This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad, and be glad. This is the day that the Lord has made. Alleluia! Alleluia!

GIVE PRAISE TO THE LORD OF ALL THE EARTH

(Purihin Ang Panginoon)

(Antiphon)

Give praise to the Lord of all earth; let hearts full of glad-ness find voice, strum your guitars to the music while the drums keep the rhythm alive; with trumpet and organ rejoice.

(1)

When we are bothered by troubles, seek the Lord’s comforting words: from all our foes we’ll be shielded, He will always be there for our good. (Ant)

(2)

Even the loads and the burdens, seeming too heavy to bear, each one is lightened by Yahweh, the Redeemer and Savior of all. (Ant)

(3)

We must obey God’s commands, follow the path we are shown, fill every moment with praises, and proclaim the Lord’s deeds to the world. (Ant)

GLORY AND PRAISE TO OUR GOD

(Antiphon)

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)

In His wisdom He streng-thens us like gold that’s tested in fire, though the power of sin prevails, our God is there to save. (Ant)

(2)

Every moment of everyday our God is waiting to save. Always ready to seek the lost, to answer those who pray. (Ant)

(3)

God has watered our barren land and spent His merciful rain. Now the rivers of life run full for anyone to drink. (Ant)

PRAISE THE LORD, MY SOUL

(1)

Praise the Lord, my soul, let fire and rain give praise to Him. Give praise to Him, who is merciful, slow to judge. Bless the Lord, O my soul.

(2)

Bless the Lord, my soul, let all I am give praise to Him. And not forget He is kind, He forgives our sins. Bless the Lord, O my soul.

(3)

Merciful and kind, He knows that man is made of dust. And like the flowers that flourish, he soon must die. Bless the Lord, O my soul.

(4)

Glory to our God, let all that is give praise to Him. Give praise to Him, all you creatures who live His love. Bless the Lord, O my soul. Bless the Lord, O my soul.

PLAY BEFORE THE LORD

(1)

I will play before the Lord, I will sing to Him my melody. Stand among His people here, telling of all His ways. Let us sing before the Lord, let us sing to Him our melody. Stand within His temple here, telling of all His ways.

(2)

Sing people of God, bless His holy Name. Offering Him our joyful hearts, joining in endless praise. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, leluia, joining in endless praise.

PSALM 145

(Antiphon)

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 ev’ry day. My mouth shall never cease to sing and I will bless Your Name forever. (Ant)

(2)

Lord, You’re highly to be praised; Your greatness overwhelms. Age on age will praise Your works and I will bless Your Name forever. (Ant)

(3)

The splendor of Your majesty is joyfully retold; the fame of Your abundant good and justice we will sing forever.

(Antiphon) 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.

SHINE, JESUS, SHINE

(Antiphon)

Shine, Jesus, shine, fill this land with the father’s glory. Blaze, Spirit blaze, set our hearts on fire. Flow, rivers, flow, floods the nation with grace and mercy. Send forth Your word, Lord, and let there be light.

(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. (Ant)

(2)

Lord, I come to Your awe-some 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. (Ant)

(3)

As we gaze on Your kingly brightness, so our faces display Your likeness. Ever changing from glory to glory, mirrored here may our lives tell Your story. Shine on me, shine on me. (Ant)

SING A NEW SONG (E)

(Antiphon)

Sing a new song unto the Lord. Let your song be sung in mountains high. Sing a new song unto the Lord, singing alle-lu-ia.

(1)

Yahweh’s people dance for joy, O come before the Lord. And play for Him on glad tambourines and let your trumpet sound. (Ant)

(2)

Rise, O children, from your sleep, your savior now has come. He has turned your sorrow to joy, and filled your soul with song. (Ant)

(3)

Glad, my soul, for I have seen the glory of the Lord. The trumpet sounds; the dead shall be raised, I know my Savior lives. (Ant)

SEE THE CHURCH ASSEMBLED HERE (E)

(1)

See the Church assembled here, see the Church in common prayer; see the Church with love and care, celebrate today. See the Church a Sacrament, see the Church a mystery; when will we ever learn, when will we ever learn.

(2)

Christ is here in happiness; Christ is here in jubilee; Christ is here to bring us joy, within our hearts to stay. Christ is the same in suffering; Christ the same in victory; when will we ever learn, when will we ever learn.

(3)

Praise to God, the Father; praise to God, the Son; praise to God, the Spirit; all Three in One. So it has forever been, so it will forever be; when will we ever learn, when will we ever learn.

SING TO THE MOUNTAINS

(Antiphon)

Sing to the mountains, sing to the sea. Raise your voices, lift your hearts. 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. (Ant)

(2)

Holy, holy, holy Lord. Heaven and earth are full of Your glory. (Ant)

(3)

This is the day the Lord has made, let us be glad and rejoice. He has turned all death to life, sing of the glory of God. (Ant)

SERVICE (R)

(1)

We are made for service to care for each other. We are made to love each sister and brother with love that will last through sorrow and pain, a love that will never die with strain.

(2)

God sent His Son to show us the way, one who shared His loved ev’ry minute of the day, one who gave His life that we might live and His Spirit to help us through the years.

(3)

Life can be so lonely when nobody cares; life can be so empty when nobody shares. But if we give ourselves both time and again the happiness of Christ will live within.

WORLD PEACE PRAYER (R)

(Antiphon)

Lead us from death to life, from falsehood to truth, from despair to hope, from fear to trust, lead us from hate to love, from war to peace; let peace fill our heats, let peace fill our world, let peace fill our universe.

(1)

Still all the angry cries, still all the angry guns, still now your people die, earth’s sons and daughters. Let justice rolls, let mercy pour down, come and teach us Your way of compassion. (Ant)

(2)

So many lonely hearts, so many broken lives, longing for love to break into their darkness. Come, and teach us love, come teach us peace, come and teach us Your way of compassion. (Ant)

(3)

Let justice rolls, let mercy fill the earth, let us begin to grow into your people. We can be love, we can bring peace, we can still be your way of compassion. (Ant)

PEOPLE OF PEACE (R)

(Antiphon)

To be people of faith in times of doubt; to be people of hope in times of despair; to be people of peace, people of peace, O Lord, Your instruments of peace.

(1)

Where we encountered hatred let us bring Your love; where hurt has been oppressive, Your healing care; wherever there are people who are needing to be free; make Your Church an instrument of peace. (Ant)

(2)

To heal the broken-hearted, to comfort those who mourn; to go to those imprisoned, bring freedom to the bound; to be a light for all who struggle to be free; make Your Church an instrument of peace. (Ant)

(3)

In giving to the hungry, in satisfying thirst; in welcoming the stranger, in comforting the ill; in being those who hunger for justice and for truth; make us all your instruments of peace. (Ant)

LET THERE BE PEACE ON EARTH (R)

(1)

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 as our Father, children all are we. Let me walk with my neighbor in perfect harmony.

(2)

Let peace begin with me, let this be the moment now. With ev’ry step I take, let this be my solemn vow: To take each moment and live each moment in peace eternally. Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me.

PASS IT ON (R)

(1)

It only takes a spark, to get a fire going, and soon all those around can warm up in its glowing. That’s how it is with God’s love, once you’ve experienced it you spread His love to ev’ryone; you want to pass it on.

(2)

What a wondrous time is spring, when all the trees are budding, the birds begin to sing; the flowers start their blooming. That’s how it is with God’s love, once you’ve experienced it you spread His love to ev’ryone; you want to pass it on.

(3)

I wish for you my friend, this happiness that I’ve found, you can depend on Him, it matters not where you’re bound. I’ll shout it from the mountaintop, I want the world to know; the Lord of love has come to me, I want to pass it on.

ONE LITTLE CANDLE (R)

(Antiphon)

It is better to light just one little candle than to stumble in the dark, better far that you light just one little candle, all you need’s a tiny spark. If we’d all say a pray’r that the world would be free, the wonderful dawn of a new day we’d see. And if ev’ryone light just one little candle, what a bright world this would be!

(1)

When the day is dark and dreary and your way is hard to find, don’t let your heart be weary, just keep this thought in mind. (Ant)

LET HEAVEN REJOICE

(Antiphon)

Let heaven rejoice and earth be glad. Let all creation sing! Let children proclaim to every land: “Hosanna to our King!” (Easter verses)

(3)

Raise your voices, be not afraid. Proclaim it in ev’ry land: Christ has died, but He has risen; He will come again. (Ant)

(4)

Sing a new song unto the Lord for He has done wonderful deeds. And praise Him, thank Him, dance before Him, play before the Lord. (Ant)

LET US GO TO THE LORD

Let us go to the Lord, His altar on high. Let us worship the Lord, our savior and our King. When He comes to do us justice, when He comes to show us love, we shall rejoice in the Lord for He will lead us on, on the road to glory.

(2)

Let us welcome God’s word the fountain of grace. Let us welcome God’s word His Fatherly embrace. For through it He brings salvation and restores our liberty. Come let us worship God’s word for it will set us free, for His words will set us free.

ENTER, REJOICE (E)

(1)

Enter, rejoice, and come in. Open your hearts to the Lord. Today will be a joyful day. Enter, rejoice and come in.

(2)

Gather us all in Your love. Gather us all in Your love.

(3)

Sing alleluia. Sing alleluia. Today will be a joyful day. Sing alleluia.

TO THE LIVING GOD

(1)

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 forevermore. Glory alleluia!

(Antiphon) Glory to the Trinity, the undivided Unity, the Father, Son and Spirit One, From whom all life and goodness come.

(2)

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 forevermore. Glory alleluia! (Ant)

(3)

To the God who cannot die. Glory alleluia! To the living God we cry. Glory alleluia! He promised to be with us and He lives in everyone. Love Him now forevermore. Lory alleluia! (Ant)

FILL THE WORLD WITH LOVE

(1)

In the morning of my life I shall look to the sunrise, at the moment in my life when the world is new. And the blessing I shall ask is that God will grant me: To be brave and strong and true, and to fill the world with love my whole life through. And to fill the world with love, and to fill the world with love, and to fill the world with love my whole life through.

(2)

In the noontime of my life I shall look to the sunshine, at the moment in my life when the sky is blue. And the blessing I shall ask will remain unchanging: To be brave and strong and true, and to fill the world with love my whole life through. And to fill the world with love, and to fill the world with love, and to fill the world with love my whole life through.

(3)

In the evening of my life I shall look to the sunset, at the moment in my life when the night is due. And the question I shall ask only I can answer: Was I brave and strong and true, did I fill the world with love my whole life through? Did I fill the world with love, did I fill the world with love, did I fill the world with love my whole life through?

VOCATION SONG (R)

(1)

You called, I heard your voice of that I’m sure beyond mistaking. You offered me a choice to share with You Your undertaking. You’ve pointed out the way, a narrow path, no super highway. I asked: “What road is this?” You said: “It’s my way.”

(2)

Regrets, I’ve had a few but then You knew I was but human. I guess You’ve had Yours too, for weren’t You true God and true man? You knew more than a few who heard Your words in their own wry way. And chose (you wept for those) their own broad highway.

(3)

Yes, there were times, I’m sure You knew; that I was tempted to be untrue. But through it all I turned to You; there’s nothing else that I could do. If I’d not call I know I’d fall and do it my way.

(4)

I’ve loved, I’ve laughed and cried, I’ve learned of life with real elation since you’re here by my side as friend and guide in this vocation. What life could better be for one like me saved from the wry way. For this, this life of mine to be lived Thy way.

(5)

For what am I without your love, without Your love, without Your Spirit sent from above. I give my life, I give my heart and not keep the smallest part. I’ve heard your call, I give my all and follow Thy way.

THE HARVEST IS GREAT (R)

(1)

There’s a challenge before us; a challenge to face. There’s a pathway to follow whatever the pace. There’s a call to answer, a mission to fulfill; there’s a YES to utter with courage and goodwill.

(Antiphon) For the harvest is great but the workers are few; pray the Lord of the harvest there’s much work to do.

(2)

May the good Lord unite us and strengthen our love. May He bless all our efforts and lighten our hearts. Let’s be brave to answer, be hopeful and be free; with the YES of Mary, a challenge for you and me. (Ant)

LORD, YOU CALLED US GRACIOUSLY

(Antiphon)

Lord, You called us graciously, to live Your life and go Your way. Believing in Your love, we follow You without reserve, all the way.

(1)

Set our eyes aglow that there others joy may draw. Open wide our hearts and make them bold that people’s gladness and woes they may hold. (Ant)

(2)

Grant that no smiles from our lips ever wane, while our mouths Your word of peace proclaim. Make our hearts steadfast and strong, love minstrels may we be our whole life long. (Ant)

WALK WITH FAITH (R)

(1)

Walk with faith in your heart and you’ll never walk alone, for the faith in your heart the world is yours to own. You never will grieve if in Him you believe, and walk with faith in your heart!

(2)

When the dreams that you dream seem to disappear from view, that’s the time to hang on and soon they’ll come true. He will lighten your load as you travel life’s road. So walk with faith in your heart!

(3)

Whenever you have troubles, just reach out for His hand. Keep by your side your Constant Guide, and quick to understand!

(4)

You will find happiness if you let Him be your friend, and you’ll find that success is just around the bend. He won’t let you down. Wear a smile not a frown, and walk with faith in your heart!

I WANT TO BE STRONG (R)

(Antiphon)

I want to be strong, to be strong as the land around me. I want a heart that is wide as the sky. Iwant a spirit like a moving mountain stream. I want to look people straight in the eye.

(1)

Walk all alone beneath a canopy of cloud, feeling like a stranger in the midst of a crowd, I know that something great is calling me aloud. I know that I must choose. (Ant)

(2)

Living in a world of misery and strife, longing for the bliss in the midst of one’s life, a loving, smiling face will be able to inspire underneath the boundless sky. (Ant)

I THANK MY GOD (R)

(Antiphon)

I thank my God each time I think of you! And when I pray for you, I pray with joy.

(1)

Now there is one thing I am sure of: He who began His work in you will see that it is truly finished when the day of Jesus comes! (Ant)

(2)

That I should feel like this towards you seems only natural to me. For you have shared with me my labours, the Gospel privilege with me! (Ant)

(3)

Since you have borne with me my burdens, I now bear you within my heart! And God alone knows how I miss you. I love you just as Christ loves me! (Ant)

(4)

I pray your knowledge will be deepened, your love be mutual and strong. Then you will reach the perfect goodness. Then to the Lord you will belong! (Ant)

A SONG OF LOVE, MY GOD (R)

(Antiphon)

I’d like to sing a song for You, my God. I’d like to sing a song for You, my God, a simple song, a joyful song. A song of love, my God.

(1)

I want to thank You for my life. I want to show you I’m alive. I want to praise You, I want to sing You a song of love, my God. (Ant)

(2)

I want to thank You for the call. I’d like to serve with all my soul. I want to praise You. I want to sing You a song of love, my God.

FINALE:

I’d like to sing a song for You, my God (Sing allelu). I’d like to sing a song for You, my God (Sing allelu). Sing allelu, sing allelu, sing alleluia, sing alleluia, sing alleluia!

HOW CAN I KEEP FROM SINGING (R)

(1)

My life flows on in endless song, above earth’s lamentation. I hear the real though far-off hymn that hails a new creation.

(Antiphon)

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?

(2)

Through all the tumult and the strife, I hear that music ringing; it sounds and echoes in my soul; how can I keep from singing? (Ant)

(3)

What though the tempest ‘round me roar, I hear the truth it liveth. What though the darkness ‘round me close, songs in the night it giveth. (Ant)

(4)

When tyrants tremble, sick with fear, and hear their death knells ringing; when friends rejoice both far and near, how can I keep from singing? (Ant)

(5)

The peace of Christ makes fresh my heart, a fountain ever springing. All things are mine since I am His; how can I keep from singing. (Ant)

I WILL SING FOREVER

(1)

I will sing forever of your love, O Lord. I will celebrate the wonder of Your name. For the Word that You speak is a song of forgiveness, and a song of gentle mercy to Your world.

(2)

Let us wake at the morning and be filled with Your love, and sing songs of praise all our days. For Your love is as high as the heavens above us. And Your faithfulness, as certain as the dawn.

(3)

I will sing forever of Your love, O Lord. For You are my refuge and my strength. You fill the world with Your life-giving Spirit that speaks Your word, Your word of mercy and of peace. And I will sing forever of Your love, O Lord. Yes, I will sing forever of Your love, O Lord.

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