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    AS WE GATHER IN THIS PLACE TODAYAs we gather in this place todayHoly spirit come and have your wayHave your wayAs we lay aside our own desiresSweep across our hearts with Holy freHave your way

    This is your house your homeWe welcome you Lord we welcome youThis is your house your homeWe welcome you today

    As we oer up our hearts and livesLet them be a living sacrifceHave your wayBe glorifed in everything you doBe glorifed in everything we sayHave your way ..

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    As we pray Oh Lord draw nearIts your voice we long to hear

    THE BATTLE BELONGS TO THE LORD

    In heavenly armour well enter the land!he battle belongs to the Lord"o weapon thats #ashioned against us willstand

    !he battle belongs to the Lord

    And we sing glory, honourPower and strength to the LordWe sing glory, honourPower and strength to the Lord

    !he power o# dar$ness comes in li$e a %ood!he battle belongs to the LordHes raised up a standard& the power o# Hisblood

    !he battle belongs to the Lord

    'hen your enemy presses in hard& do not#ear!he battle belongs to the Lord!a$e courage& my #riend& your redemption isnear

    !he battle belongs to the Lord

    CALLED TO WALK

    (alled to wal$ in the way& o# the man&'ho stilled the waters

    (alled to wal$ in the way o# the man&'ho calmed the seas(alled to live and be #ree o# the worldAnd live #or others&(alled to wal$ in the way o# the man&)rom *alilee+

    It,s the word that,s the word that,s been)or all *od,s childrenIt,s the word that,s the word that,s been)or you and meIt,s the word about li#e you are called

    !o live #or othersIt,s the word that,ll ma$e it a possibility.

    ENTER INTO HIS GATES

    Enter into his gates with thanksgiviEnter into his courts with praise (!

    Be than$#ul unto him&O bless the name o# the LordBless his name)or the Lord our *od is goodHis mercy is everlastingAnd his truth endureth #or all&All generations+

    COME NOW IS THE TIME TO WORSH

    (ome now is the time to worship

    (ome now is the time to give your heart(ome -ust as you are to worship(ome -ust as you are be#ore your *od

    One day every tongue will con#ess you a*odOne day every $nee with bowStill the greatest treasures remain #or th'ho gladly choose you now

    I WILL AWAKE IN HIS GLORY

    I will awa$e in his *loryI will arise and sing&!he #ruit o# my lips is the sacrifce that I)ather my heart is #aith#ul&I will sing praises to thee&*reat is !hy #aith#ulness&*reat is !hy mercy to me.

    " will praise you Lord,Praise you #orever and ever$" will praise you Lord,

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    Praise you #orever more" will praise you Lord,Praise you #orever and ever$" will praise, you Lord$

    GREAT INDEED

    %reat "ndeed are your works, & Lord'ow and ever more (!

    !he universe& night and day&!ells o# all your wonders&/ou are our li#e and our light'e shall praise you always.

    /ou are the path which we tread&/ou will lead us onward&)rom every corner o# earth&All the nations gather.

    MORNING HAS BROKEN

    0orning has bro$en& li$e the frst morningBlac$bird has spo$en& li$e the frst bird&1raise #or the singing& praise #or the morning&1raise #or them singing& #resh #rom the 'ord.

    Sweet the rains new #all& sunlit #rom heaven&Li$e the frst dew2#all on the frst grass&1raise #or the sweetness o# the wet garden&Sprung in completeness where his #eet pass.

    0ine is the sunlight& mine is the morning&Born o# the one light 3den saw play.1raise with elation& praise evry morning&*ods re2creation o# the new day.

    COME ON AND CELEBRATE

    (ome on and celebrate&His gi#t o# love we will celebrate&

    !he Son o# *od who loved us and gave us li#e&'ell shout your praise& O 4ing&

    /ou give us -oy nothing else can bring&'e give to you our oering in celebrationpraise.

    Come on and celerateCelerate, celerate and singCelerate and sing to the )ing (!

    Li#t up your voice to praise!he name above every other name

    5esus the (hrist who saved us& #rom sin death.Lets bend our $nees to HimOur tongue con#ess that Hes Lord indeeLets give to Him our oering in celebratpraise

    OPEN THE EYES

    Open the eyes o# my heart LordOpen the eyes o# my heartI want to see you 678

    !o see you high and li#ted upShining in the light o# your glory1our out your power and loveAs we sing Holy& Holy& HolyI want to see you 678

    HERE WE ARE

    Here we are,All together as we sing our song*+oy#ully,Here we are,

    All together as we pray well always

    5oin we now as #riends&!o celebrate the brotherhood we share&all as one4eep the fre burning $indle it with care&

    And well all -oin in and sing.

    *lori#y the Lord& with all our voicesShow him we,re sincere by all our deedsShout the -oys o# #reedom everywhereAnd we,ll all -oin in and sing.

    Let us ma$e the world& an alleluiaLet us ma$e the world& a better place4eep a smile handy& lend a helping handAnd we,ll all -oin in and sing.

    ON WE GO TO JERUSALEM

    &n we go to -erusalemThe city o# the house o# %od$Pilgrim people we seek the Lord,The Lord o# the house o# rock$

    Age to age proclaim his praises3ach declares him Lord o# all.(ountless millions sing his gloryAnswering his pilgrim call

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    1eace he promised to our #athersIn the ancient desert land1eace he oers in abundance

    !o his #aith#ul pilgrim band

    COME LET US WORSHIP

    (ome let us worship and bow downLet us $neel be#ore the Lord our *od ourma$er 678)or he is our *odAnd we are the people o# his pasturesAnd a sheep o# his hand.

    5ust a sheep o# his hand.

    SING TO THE MOUNTAINS

    .ing to the mountains, .ing to the sea,/aise your voices li#t your heart$This is the day the Lord has made,Let all the earth re+oice$

    I will give than$s to you& my Lord./ou have answered my plea./ou have saved my soul #rom death./ou are my strength and my song.

    !his is the day that the Lord has madeLet us be glad and re-oiceHe has turned all death to li#e

    Sing o# the *lory o# *od.

    REJOICE, REJOICE

    /e+oice, /e+oice Christ is in youThe hope o# glory in our heartsHe lives, He lives, His reath is in you

    Arise a mighty armyWe arise (!

    "ow is the time #or us to0arch upon the land

    Into our handsHe will give the ground we claimHe rides in ma-esty

    !o lead us into victory!he world shall see that (hrist is Lord

    *od is at wor$ in usHis purpose to per#ormBuilding a 4ingdomO# power not o# words'here things impossible

    By #aith shall be made possibleLets give the glory to Him now

    !hough we are wea$His grace is everything we need'ere made o# clayBut the treasure is withinHe turns our wea$nessesInto His opportunitiesSo that the glory goes to him

    LISTEN

    Listen let your heart keep seeking,Listen to His constant speaking,Listen to the .pirit calling you$Listen to His inspiration,Listen to His "nvitation,Listen to the .pirit calling you$

    Hes in the sound o# the thunder&In the whisper o# the bree9eHes in the might o# the whirlwindIn the roaring o# the seas

    He,s in the laughter o# children&In the patter o# the rain.Hear him in cries o# the suering&In their moaning and their pain.

    He,s in the noise o# the city&

    In the twitter o# the birds.And in the night time the stillness&Helps you listen to his word.

    THE KING OF GLORY

    The )ing o# %lory comes the nationre+oices&pen the gates e#ore him li#t up yovoices

    'ho is the 4ing o# *lory&

    how shall we call himHe is 3mmanuel the promised o# ages.

    In all o# *alilee& in city or villageHe goes among his people&curing their illness.

    Sing then o# :avid,s sonour saviour and brotherIn all o# *alilee& was never another.

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    He gave his li#e #or us the pledge o# salvationHe too$ upon himsel# the sins o# the nation.

    He con;uered all sin and deathhe truly has risenAnd he will share with us his heavenly vision.

    COME AND HEAL

    Lord have mercy on us&come and heal our land(leansed with your blood&healed with your touchHumbly we as$ and call upon you now&O Lord& have mercy on us 6

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    Spirit we sing to your nameLi#e giving Holy are you*ather all men o# the world& into your loveSend us your power& ma$e us new1our out your -oy in our hearts*rant us your light to declare&

    5esus the lord*lory to *od and peace to men 678

    GLORY BE TO GOD IN HEAVEN

    *lory be to *od in Heaven&*lory be to *od on High*lory be we give you than$s #or

    !he *lory o# the >niverse.

    1eace on earth to all creation&1eace on earth to all *od,s #riends&1eace on earth to everyone

    !hrough the mercy o# our Lord 5esus (hrist.

    5esus (hrist& the Son o# the )ather&5esus (hrist& the Son o# 0an&5esus (hrist& the Lamb o# *od'ho ta$es away the sin o# the world.

    Lamb o# *od& right hand o# the )ather&Lamb o# *od& the sacrifce&Lamb o# *od& who bore our sins&Have mercy and receive our prayer.

    /ou alone are Lord o# creation&

    /ou alone are Holy One&/ou alone are three in one&!he )ather& Son and Spirit& Amen.

    GLORY, GLORY

    *lory to *od in the Highest*lory to *od in the HighestLet there be peace& and -oy #or all&In whom he is pleased.

    %lory, %lory

    %lory to %od in the Highest (!

    Lord *od& Heavenly 4ing&Almighty *od ? )ather'e worship you& we give you than$s&'e praise you #or your glory+

    Lord 5esus son o# the )ather&Lord *od Lamb o# *od&

    /ou ta$e away& our every sinHave mercy on us

    /ou alone are the Holy one&/ou alone are the Lord.'ith the Spirit& In the *lory&O# *od& the )ather& Amen.

    GLORY, GLORY, GLORY TO GOD

    %lory, %lory, %lory to %od (!

    *lory to *od in the heights o# the Heave1eace to *od,s people& all people on ear

    Son o# the )ather& all glory and worship1raise and than$sgiving to you Lamb o#

    /ou ta$e away the sin o# the worldHave mercy on us receive our prayer.

    GLORY TO GOD

    *lory to *od 678*lory to the )ather

    !o Him be glory #oreverAlleluia Amen 6

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    !he $nowledge o# your love&As you live in meAnd Lord renew my mind&As your will un#olds in my li#e&In living every day&By the power o# your Love

    THY WORD

    Thy word is a lamp unto my #eetAnd a light unto my path$ (!

    'hen I #eel a#raid&And thin$ I,ve lost my way.Still& your there right beside me."othing will I #earAs long as you are near1lease be near me to the end.

    I will not #orget/our love #or me and yet&0y heart #orever is wandering.

    5esus by my guide&Hold me to your side&And I will love you to the end.

    PRAISE THE LORD

    Praise the LordPraise the Lord #rom the Heavens

    All the angels sing praise the LordPraise the Lord4rom the heights o# creation

    All the angels sing praise the Lord$

    He commanded themAnd the heavens were madeHe established themAnd they rose #rom their graves

    !he sun and moon&1raise the Lord with their lightsAnd the stars up above&

    !hey $eep shining though the night.

    SHEPHERD OF MY SOUL

    Shepherd o# my soul I give you #ull control.'herever you may lead I will #ollow.I have made the choiceto listen to your voice.'herever you may lead I will go.

    Be it in a ;uiet pasture or by a gentle stream.

    !he Shepherd o# my soul is by my side.Should I #ace a mighty mountainOr a valley dar$ and deep

    !he Shepherd o# my soul will be my guid

    ABOVE ALL

    Above all powers& above all $ingsAbove all nature and all created thingsAbove all wisdom and all the ways o# ma

    /ou were here be#ore the world began

    Above all $ingdoms& above all thronesAbove all wonders the world has ever $nAbove all wealth and treasures o# the ea

    !here,s no way to measure what your w

    Cruci5ed, laid ehind a stone3ou lived to die, re+ected and aloneLike a rose trampled on the ground3ou took the #all and you thought o#

    Aove all6

    LET US EXALT HIS NAME

    At all times I will bless himHis praise will be in my mouth0y soul ma$es its boast in the Lord

    !he humble man will hear o# him!he aicted will be glad(ome -oin with me to magni#y the Lord

    Let us e0alt His name, together, #or" sought the Lord, He heard me

    And delivered me #rom my #earsLet us e0alt His name, together, #or&h, sing His praises magni#y the Lo

    !he angel o# the Lord encamps=ound those who #ear his name

    !o save them and deliver them #rom har!hough lions roar with hunger'e lac$ #or no good thing

    "o wonder then& we praise him with our

    COME BACK TO ME

    (ome bac$ to me with all your heart:ont let #ear $eep us apart

    !rees do bend& through straight and tall&So must we to others call.

    Long have " waited #or your coming

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    Home to me and living, deeply our newli#e6

    !he wilderness will lead you!o your heart where I will spea$Integrity and -ustice'ith tenderness you shall $now

    AS THE DEER

    As the deer panteth #or the water&So my soul& longeth #or you.

    /ou alone are my hearts desireAnd I long& to worship you.

    3ou alone are my strength, my shield,To you alone may my spirit yield$3ou alone are my hearts desire

    And " long, to worship you$

    I love you more than gold or silverOnly you can satis#y.

    /ou alone are my real -oy2giverAnd the apple o# my eye.

    /oure my #riend and you are my brother3ven though& you are a $ing.I love you more than any other&So much more than anything

    IN MOMENTS LIKE THESE

    In moments li$e these I sing out a songI sing out a love song to 5esusIn moments li$e these I li#t up my handsI li#t up my hands to the LordSinging I love you Lord 6

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    Thy word is a lamp unto my #eetAnd a light unto my pathThy word is my read2y thy word shall " live& how " love Thy law (!

    /ou are the truth and li#eAnd I will cling to every word that you say

    /our wisdom is my delightI will wal$ in your truth each day.

    FATHER IN MY LIFE I SEE

    )ather in my li#e I see/ou are *od who wal$s with me/ou hold my li#e in your hand(lose beside /ou I will standI give all my li#e to youHelp me #ather to be true.

    5esus in my li#e I see/ou are *od who wal$s with me/ou hold my li#e in your hand(lose beside /ou I will standI give all my li#e to youHelp me #ather to be true.

    Spirit in my li#e I see/ou are *od who wal$s with me/ou hold my li#e in your hand(lose beside /ou I will stand

    I give all my li#e to youHelp me #ather to be true.

    I STAND IN AWE

    /ou are beauti#ul beyond description!oo marvelous #or words!oo wonder#ul #or comprehensionLi$e nothing ever seen or heard.'ho can grasp your infnite wisdom'ho can #athom the depth o# your love

    /ou are beauti#ul beyond description&

    0a-esty enthroned above.

    And " stand* " stand in awe o# you$3es, " stand* " stand in awe o# you$Holy %od to whom all praise is due," stand in awe o# you$

    /ou are beauti#ul beyond description&/et *od crushed /ou #or my sin&In agony and deep aiction&(ut o that I might enter in.

    'ho can grasp such tender compassion'ho can #athom this mercy so #ree

    /ou are beauti#ul beyond description&Lamb o# *od& 'ho died #or me.

    THINK ABOUT HIS LOVE

    Think aout His love*think aout His goodnessThink aout his grace,thats rought us through$4or as high as the heavens aove, s%reat is the measure o# our 4atherslove (!

    How could I #orget his loveHow could I #orget his mercyHe satisfes 6

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    GOD WILL MAKE A WAY

    *od will ma$e a way&'here there seems to be no way.He wor$s in ways we cannot see&He will ma$e a way #or me.He will be my guide&Hold me closely to his side.'ith love and strength #or each new day&He will ma$e a way& He will ma$e a way

    By a roa!ay, "# $%& !"'&r#&(( %& '&a()&R"*&r( "# $%& &(&r$ !"'' I (&&H&a* a# &ar$% !"'' +a&B$ H"( Wor( !"'' ($"'' r&)a"#,H& !"'' o (o)&$%"#- #&! $oay.

    /ou are precious in my eyes because I loveyou

    /ou can pass through waters sa#e and sound)ire shall never hurtAnd the %ames shall not consume:o not #ear& I am near to you

    LIGHT OF THE WORLD

    Light o# the 'orld&/ou stepped down into dar$nessOpened my eyes& let me see

    Beauty that made this heart adore youHope o# a li#e spent with you

    .o, here " am to worshipHere " am to ow downHere " am to say that you7re my %od3ou7re altogether lovely

    Altogether worthyAltogether wonder#ul to me

    4ing o# all days&Oh so highly ealted

    *lorious in heaven aboveHumbly you came!o the earth you createdAll #or love,s sa$e become poor

    "7ll never know how much it costTo see my sin upon that cross (!

    SHOUT TO THE LORD

    0y 5esus& my Saviour&

    Lord there is none li$e you.All o# my days& I want to praise

    !he wonders o# /our mighty love.0y com#ort& my shelter&

    !ower o# re#uge and strength&Let every breath& and all that I am"ever cease to worship you.

    .hout to the Lord, all the earth let using8Power and ma+esty, praise to the )i9ountains ow down and the seas wroar

    At the sound o# your name6" sing #or +oy at the work o# your ha4orever "ll love you, #orever "ll stan'othing compares to the promise" have in you$

    HEART OF WORSHIP

    'hen the music #adesAll is stripped awayAnd I simply comeLonging -ust to bringSomething thats o# worth

    !hat will bless your heart

    Ill bring you more than a song)or a song in itsel#Is not what you have re;uired

    /ou search much deeper within!hrough the way things appear/oure loo$ing into my heart

    "m coming ack to the heart o# worAnd its all aout you"ts all aout 3ou, -esus"m sorry, Lord, #or the things "ve mitWhen its all aout you"ts all aout 3ou, -esus

    4ing o# endless worth"o one could epressHow much you deserve

    !hough Im wea$ and poorAll I have is yours3very single breath

    TAKE AND RECEIVE

    !a$e and receive& O Lord my liberty

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    !a$e all my will& my mind& my memory.:o thou direct and govern all and sway:o what thou wilt& command and I obey.

    &nly thy grace and love on me estow$Possessing these, all " #orego$

    All things I hold& and all I own are thine!hine was the gi#t& to thee I all resign.:o thou direct and govern all and sway:o what thou wilt& command and I obey.

    COME AND BE LIGHT

    Come and e Light #or our eyes2e the air we reathe2e the voice we speakCome e the song we sing2e the path we seek

    /our li#e was given)ood #or all peopleBody and blood"ew li#e in our midst:eath is no longer&Li#e is our )uture

    5esus& 0essiah&"ame o# all "ames

    'e hold your presence=isen #orever

    /our name now names us1eople o# *od)illed with your vision1eople o# 0issionHealing& #orgiving&Light #or the world

    Lead us to -usticeLight in the dar$nessSinging& proclaiming

    5esus is Lord!each us to spea$

    And help us to listen)or when your truth andOur dreams embrace

    I GIVE MY HANDS

    I give my hands to do your wor$And 5esus Lord& I give them willinglyI give my #eet to go your wayAnd every step I shall ta$e cheer#ully.

    & the +oy o# the Lord is my strengthstrength& the +oy o# the Lord is my help, my4or the power o# his spirit is in my h

    And the +oy o# the Lord is my streng

    I give my eyes to see the worldAnd everyone in -ust a way you doI give my tongue to spea$ your words

    !o spread your name and #reedom givintruth+

    I give my mind in every waySo that each thoughtI have will come #rom youI give my spirit& to you O LordAnd every day my prayer will spring ane

    RIDE THE CHARIOT

    =ide the (hariot in the morning Lord.=ide the (hariot in the morning. 678

    I never shall #orget that day=ide the chariot in the morning.'hen all my sins where ta$en away=ide the chariot in the morning.

    /ide the chariot in the morning Lord%et ready #or the +udgement day/ide on (!

    0y #eet were snatched #rom the miry cla=ide the chariot in the morning.Ill serve my Lord till -udgement day.=ide the chariot in the morning.

    O my brother& ride& ride in the morning.Are you ready my sisterC

    /es I,m ready #or the -udgement dayAre you ready #or that -ourneyCO ride on 6

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    Lord to give up Id be a #ool&/ou are my all in all&

    -esus, Lam o# %od,Worthy is your name$ (!

    !a$ing my sin& my cross& my shame=ising again& I bless your name&

    /ou are my all in all.'hen I #all down& you pic$ me up'hen I am dry& you fll my cup

    /ou are my all in all.

    A NEW COMMANDMENT

    A new commandment" give unto you,That you love one another

    As " have loved you (!

    By this shall all $now!hat you are my disciples&I# you have love one #or another. 678

    /ou Are my #riends i#/ou do what I command you.'ithout my help you can nothing. 678

    I am the true Dine&0y )ather is the *ardner&Abide in me and I in you. 678

    "ow& Love is patient&"or arrogant& nor boast#ul.Love bears all things& love is eternal. 678

    HERE I AM LORD

    I the Lord o# sea and s$y&I have heard my people cryAll who dwell in dar$ and sin&0y hand will saveI who made the stars o# night

    I will ma$e their dar$ness bright'ho will bear my light to them'hom shall I send

    Here " am, Lord, is it ", Lord" have heard you calling in the night$" will go, Lord, i# you lead me," will hold your people in my heart$

    I the Lord o# snow and rain&I have borne my people,s pain

    I have wept #or love o# them&!hey turn awayI will brea$ their hearts o# stone*ive them hearts #or love aloneI will spea$ my word to them'hom shall I send

    I the Lord o# wind and %ame&I will tend the poor and lameI will set a #east #or them&0y hand will save)inest bread I will provide

    !ill their hearts be satisfedI will give my li#e to them.'hom shall I send

    HIDE ME NOW

    Hide me now& under your wings(over me within your mighty hands'hen the oceans rise and thunder roarI will soar with you above the storm)ather you are $ing over the %oodsAnd I will be still and $now you are *od

    )ind rest my soul in (hrist alone4now His power in ;uietness and trust'hen the oceans rise and thunder roarI will soar with you above the storm)ather you are $ing over the %oodsAnd I will be still and $now you are *od

    O THE WORD OF MY LORD

    & the word o# my Lord1eep within my eing& the word o# my Lord3ou have 5lled my mind

    Be#ore I #ormed you in the wombI $new you through and throughI chose you to be mineBe#ore you le#t your mothers side

    I called to you my child&!o be my sign

    I $now that you are very youngBut I will ma$e you strongI,ll fll you with my wordAnd you will travel through the land)ulflling my command'hich you have heard

    And everywhere you are to go

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    All over the world!he sprit is movingAll over the worldAs the prophet said it would beAll over the world

    !here,s a mighty revelationO# the glory o# the LordAs the waters cover the sea.

    :eep down in my heart!he sprit is moving:eep down in my heartAs the prophet said it would be:eep down in my heart

    !here,s a mighty revelationO# the glory o# the LordAs the waters cover the sea.

    =ight here in our midst!he sprit is moving=ight here in our midstAs the prophet said it would be=ight here in our midst

    !here,s a mighty revelationO# the glory o# the LordAs the waters cover the sea.

    NEARER TO THEE

    "earer to thee& I want to be&I wanna dig a little deeper in the

    Storehouse o# his Love.I want to shine& with love divine&I wanna dig a little deeper in theStorehouse o# his love."ow don,t you wanna:ig a little deeper&Oh& don,t you wanna:ig a little deeper&Here goes& well& I wanna:ig a little deeper in theStorehouse o# his love.

    I wanna wal$ a little moreLi$e a (hristian should&I wanna tal$ a little moreLi$e I $now one should&:ig a little deeper in theStorehouse o# his love.

    I want to be& in heaven with theeI wanna dig a little deeper in theStorehouse o# his love.I want to do whatever is true.

    :ig a little deeper in theStorehouse o# his love.

    JUST LIKE A CHILD

    5ust li$e a child who trusts his #ather deaAnd who delights to #eel his presence ne

    5ust li$e a child whose mind has not a doAnd whose heart is never proud.

    Here " come, & lord

    Here " come +ust like a child (!

    5ust li$e a child so wea$ he cannot standBut who holds frm and tight his motherhand

    5ust li$e a child who sings in bright dayli)earing not the long dar$ night

    I NEED THEE EVERY HOUR

    I need thee every hour0ost gracious Lord"o tender voice li$e thine(an peace aord.

    " need thee oh " need theeEvery hour " need thee&h less me now my .aviour" come to thee$

    I need thee every hourStay thou near by

    !emptations lose their power'hen thou art nigh

    I need thee every hourIn -oy and pain(ome ;uic$ly and abideOr li#e is vain

    MAY THE GOOD LORD BLESS

    0ay the good Lord bless and $eep you'hether near or #ar away0ay you fnd that long awaited*olden day& someday0ay your troubles all be small onesAnd your #ortunes ten times ten0ay the good Lord bless and $eep you

    !ill we meet again.

    0ay you wal$ with sunlight shining

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    And a blue bird on every tree0ay you be a silver liningBac$ on every cloud you see0ay there be a sweet tomorrow"ever mind what might have been0ay the good Lord bless and $eep you

    !ill we meet again

    SING HIS MESSAGE

    Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia (!

    Sing his message loud and clear& Alleluia5esus (hrist our Lord is here& Alleluia

    SING ALLELUIA TO THE LORD

    Sing Alleluia to the Lord 678Sing Alleluia 678Sing Alleluia to the Lord

    CLAP YOUR HANDS

    (lap your hands and sing AlleluiaSing Alleluia to the Lord. 678Sing Alleluia 6E8Sing Alleluia to the Lord.

    SEEK YE FIRST

    See$ ye frst the $ingdom o# *odAnd his righteousnessAnd all these things shall be added unto youAllelu& Alleluia

    Alleluia (;!

    HALLE, HALLE, HALLE / LUJAH

    Halle, Halle, Halle < lu+ah6 (=!Hallelu+ah, Hallelu+ah6

    Oh *od to whom shall we go/ou alone are the words o# li#e.0ay your words be our prayerAnd the song we singFHallelu-ah& Hallelu-ah+

    PRAISE TO YOU O CHRIST

    1raise to you O (hrist4ing o# eternal *lory+

    ALLELUIA, GIVE THANKS

    Alleluia, Alleluia,give thanks to the risen Lord

    Alleluia, Alleluia,give praise to his name6

    5esus is Lord o# all the earthHe is the 4ing o# creation

    Spread the good new over all the earth5esus has died and has risen again.GREAT IS HE

    *reat is he who,s the 4ing o# 4ing,sAnd the Lord o# LordsHe is wonder#ul. 678

    Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia,He is wonder#ul$ (;!

    Alleluia& salvation and *loryHonour and powerHe is wonder#ul.

    HALLELUJAH TO THE LAMB

    Hallelu-ah+ Hallelu-ah+ Hallelu-ah to the LHallelu-ah+ Hallelu-ah+By the blood o# (hrist we stand

    3very tongue& every tribe&3very people& every land*iving *lory& giving honour*iving praise unto the Lamb o# *od 678

    CHRIST BECAME OBEDIENT

    (hrist became obedient unto deathOn the cross #or us

    !here#ore *od ealted him to such a hei*iving him a name&above every other name.

    ALLELUIA

    Alleluia 6G8

    ALLELUIA/ AGNUS DEI

    AlleluiaAlleluia)or the Lord *od Almighty reigns

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    AlleluiaHolyHoly are /ou Lord *od Almighty'orthy is the Lamb'orthy is the Lamb. Amen

    THE WORD INCARNATE

    !he word incarnate sacrifced his li#eupon the crossAnd willed that he should die #or one and allAnd through his sacrifce he gave

    !o us what we had lost!hrough that #ate#ul deed whichBrought about his #all

    We o>er this read to you & LordWe o>er this wine"n union with Christ our Lord and %odWe o>er you praise, we o>er you praise6

    So in this 3ucharistic #eastwe call to mind the love'hich *od revealed through (hristhis only son

    !he spirit came upon him asa sign #rom *od above

    !hat his mission in this world had -ust begun

    ON THIS DAY OF JOY

    &n this day o# +oy, on this day o# hopeWe come to you in love & Lord&n this day o# +oy, on this day o# hopeWe come to you in love$

    Bread to be you body Lord'ine to be your saving blood

    'ith this bread and wine we come!o this 3ucharistic #eastBLEST ARE YOU LORD

    Blest are you Lord& *od o# all creation!han$s to your goodness this bread we oer&)ruit o# the earth& wor$ o# our handsIt will become the bread o# li#e.

    2lessed e %od, 2lessed e %od2lessed e %od #orever, Amen (!

    Blest are you Lord& *od o# all creation!han$s to your goodness this wine we oer&)ruit o# the earth& wor$ o# our hands

    It will become the cup o# -oy.

    FATHER I PLACE INTO YOUR HANDS

    )ather I place into your hands!he things that I cant do)ather I place into your hands

    !he times that Ive been through)ather I place into your hands

    !he way that I should go)or I $now& my li#e depends on you

    )ather I place into your hands0y #riends and #amily)ather I place into your hands

    !he things that trouble me)ather I place into your hands

    !he person I would be)or I $now& my li#e depends on you

    IN BREAD WE BRING YOU LORD

    In bread we bring you Lord&our bodies labour.In wine we oer you our spirits grie#.'e do not as$ you Lord& who is my neighBut stand united now& one in belie#.

    &h we have gladly heard,3our word your Holy word,

    And now in answer Lord,

    &ur gi#ts we ring,&ur sel5sh hearts make true,&ur #ailing #aith renews$&ur lives elong to you,&ur Lord and )ing$

    !he bread we oer you is blessed and bAnd it becomes #or us our spirit,s blood.Over the cup we bring& your word is spo0a$e it your gi#t to us& your healing bloo

    Take all that daily toil

    Plants in our heart7s poor soilTake all we start and spoil,Each hope#ul dream$The chances we have missed,The graces we resistLord, in this Eucharist,Take and redeem$

    SIMPLE GIFTS

    Simple gi#ts we bring be#ore the table o#

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    Simple gi#ts we oer as a present to *od!hey,re a sign o# our lives'hich we now bring to you O Lord&1lease consecrate and ma$e them good

    .ee Lord we ring, a sacri5ce o# praisePaying our vows e#ore your people$

    Simple gi#ts we bring be#ore the table o# *od&Bread that spea$s o# hunger'ine that tells o# our thirstIt,s a sign that we want to sacrifceSome #ood and drin$

    !o let the starving #eel your love.

    IN THE LOVE OF GOD AND NEIGHBOUR

    In the love o# *od and neighbour&'e are gathered at His table&*i#ts o# bread and wine&'ill become a signO# the love our )ather gave us

    !hrough the Son who came to save usBy the spirit blessed.

    So we oer our tomorrows&All our present -oys and sorrows&3very heart and will&

    !alents& gi#ts and s$ills&)or the gi#ts which we,ve been given

    !hrough the !rinity o# Heaven

    'e give than$s and praise.

    GIVE TO THE LORD

    %ive to the lord your power and riches,%ive him your wisdom and strength$%ive to the lord your glory and honourandHe will 5ll you with His per#ect peace

    'hat are you willing to oer to *od'hat is your place in His 1lan

    All that you li#t to his throne he will use/ou have so much in your hands

    Oer to Him all you possess/our greatest de#eat+/our smallest success+All that you place in His handsHe will bless 678

    %ive to the Lord (=!%ive to him

    He will give you peace$

    LORD I OFFER MY LIFE TO YOU

    Lord " o>er my li#e to youEverything "ve een through,?se it #or your %lory$

    And Lord " o>er my days to you,Li#ting my praise to you,

    As a pleasing sacri5ce,Lord " o>er you my li#e$

    !hings in the past& !hings yet unseen'ishes and dreams that are yet to comeAll o# my hopes& and all o# my plans&0y heart and my hands& I li#t them to yo

    All that I am& all that I haveI lay them down be#ore you my Lord.All my regrets and all my acclaims

    !he -oy and the pain& I,m ma$ing them y

    TAKE OUR BREAD

    Take our read we ask you take ourheartsWe love you take our lives& 4ather we are yours, we are yours

    /ours as we stand at the table you sprea/ours as we eat the bread

    Our hearts can,t #orget'e are the signs o# your li#e with us yet'e are yours& we are yours.

    /our holy people standing washed in youblood&Spirit flled& yet hungry we await your #o1oor though we are we haveBrought ourselves to you'e are yours& we are yours.

    WE BRING UNTO YOU

    'e bring unto you our gratitude&'e li#t unto you our praise'e oer our lives in sacrifce&As to$en our hands we raise.

    ?nto you, we minister unto you,3ou give us eauti#ul garments o#

    praise,.o we minister unto you

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    'e bring unto you our songs o# -oyIn garments o# white we stand&

    !he praise o# the saints ascend to you'e come by the blood o# the lamb.

    WE LIFT OUR VOICES

    'e li#t our voices& we li#t our hands&'e li#t our lives up to you& we are an oering.Lord use our voices& Lord use our hands&Lord use our lives they are yours we are anoering.

    All that we have, all that we are,All that we hope to e,We give to you, we give to youWe li#t our voices, we li#t our hands,We li#t our lives they are yours, we arean o>ering$We are an o>ering$

    COME LETS SHARE

    (ome let,s share in the ban;uet o# the LordIn the Blessed Sacrament(ome let,s share in the supper o# the LordIn the Blessed Sacrament

    Eat this read and drink this wine4lesh and 2lood o# the Lord divine.hare his li#e it is yours and mine

    4or we are one in his design

    (ome lets share in the passion o# the LordIn the Blessed Sacrament(ome let,s share the resurrection o# the LordIn the Blessed Sacrament

    LET US BREAK BREAD

    Let us brea$ bread together on our $nees&6On our $nees8Let us brea$ bread together on our $nees.

    6On our $nees8'hen I #all on my $nees'ith my #ace to the rising sun&O Lord& have mercy on me.

    Let us drin$ wine together on our $nees&6On our $nees8Let us drin$ wine together on our $nees.6On our $nees8'hen I #all on my $nees'ith my #ace to the rising sun&

    O Lord& have mercy on me.

    Let us praise *od together on our $nees6On our $nees8Let us praise *od together on our $nees6On our $nees8'hen I #all on my $nees'ith my #ace to the rising sun&O Lord& have mercy on me.

    BREAK THOU THE BREAD OF LIFE

    Brea$ !hou the bread o# li#e&dear Lord& to me&As !hou didst brea$ the loavesbeside the seaBeyond the sacred page I see$ !hee& Lo0y spirit pants #or !hee& O living 'ord+

    Bless !hou the truth& dear Lord& now untAs !hou didst bless the bread by *alilee

    !hen shall all bondage cease& all #ettersAnd I shall fnd my peace& my all in all.

    !hou art the bread o# li#e& O Lord& to me!hy holy 'ord the truth that saveth me*ive me to eat and drin$ with !hee abov

    !each me to love !hy truth& #or !hou art

    BLEST ARE YOU O LORD

    Blest are /ou O Lord& *od o# all creationBlessed be *od #orever

    !a$e this bread a sign o# our sel# oblatioBlessed be *od #orever.It,s the #ruit o# the earth and the wor$ o#handsBlessed be *od #orever

    !o be now trans#ormed at your wordscommandBlessed be *od #orever.

    Whenever we7re together"n dark and stormy weather&h we can7t go wrong i# we sing oursong2lessed e %od #orever$

    Blest are /ou O Lord *od o# all creationBlessed be *od #orever

    !a$e this wine a sign o# our sel# oblationBlessed be *od #orever

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    It,s the #ruit o# the earth and the wor$ o# ourhandsBlessed be *od #orever

    !o be now trans#ormed at your wordscommandBlessed be *od #orever.

    WE OFFER YOU O LORD DIVINE

    'e oer you& O Lord divine&Our humble gi#ts o# bread and wine.'e place them on your altar Lord& today.

    0a$e them worthy o# your love&Send your blessings #rom above&Sancti#y these gi#ts O Lord we pray.

    & take our hearts, take our minds$Take all we have, make them thine, &LordTake all we have, & Lord$

    LORD ACCEPT THIS BREAD

    Lord accept this bread and wine!a$e our hearts and ma$e them thine!a$e our wor$s and our aniety*ive us li#e and liberty.

    (hange this bread into your bodyAnd this wine into your blood

    (hange our lives& ma$e us united Lord!o spread the love o# (hrist my Lord.

    HOSANNA

    Hosanna& Hosanna& Hosanna in the highest678

    Lord we li#t up your name.'ith our hearts flled with praiseBe ealted O Lord our *odHosanna in the Highest.

    Blessed& Blessed& Blessed is the one whocomes 678

    HOLY

    Holy& Holy& Holy Lord*od o# power& *od o# mightHeaven and earth are #ull o# your *loryHosanna in the highest

    Blessed is he who comesIn the name o# the Lord 678Hosanna in the Highest 6

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    4ings o# 4ings& Lord o# Lords'e worship you

    HOLY IS THE LORD

    'e stand and li#t up our hands)or the -oy o# the Lord is our strength'e bow down and worship Him nowHow great& how awesome is He

    And together we sing

    @ChorusHoly is the Lord %od AlmightyThe earth is 5lled with His gloryHoly is the Lord %od AlmightyThe earth is 5lled with His gloryThe earth is 5lled with His glory

    HILL SONG HOLY

    Holy& Holy& Holy Lord *od Almighty3arly in the morning&Our song shall rise to !hee.Holy& Holy& Holy merci#ul and mighty*od in three persons blessed !rinity

    Holy& Holy& Holy Lord *od almightyAll thy wor$s shall praise thy nameIn earth and s$y and sea.Holy& Holy& Holy merci#ul and mighty

    *od in three persons blessed !rinity

    SING HOSANNA IN THE HIGHEST

    Holy& Holy& Holy Lord o# power and might3arth and Heaven sing Hosanna in yourpraiseHe is blessed who comes in the name o# theLordSing Hosanna in the highest& 1raise the Lord.

    WE CRY HOLY

    'e #all down& we lay a crownAt the #eet o# 5esus

    !he greatness o# his mercy and loveAt the #eet o# 5esus

    We cry Holy, Holy, Holy (=!"s the Lam6

    Blessed is& the one who comesIn the name o# 5esus

    1raise and Honour& *lory and 1ower'e lay down be#ore you

    LORD OF HOSTS

    Holy& Holy& Holy is the Lord o# Hosts 678!he whole earth is #ull o# your *lory 6

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    He has risen #rom the deadAnd He is Lord3very $nee shall bow&3very tongue con#ess

    !hat 5esus (hrist is Lord

    MAJESTY

    0a-esty worship His 0a-esty>nto 5esus& be all glory&Honour and praise0a-esty& 4ingdom authority)low #rom His throne&>nto his own& His anthem raise.

    So ealt& li#t up on high!he "ame o# 5esus0agni#y& come glori#y&(hrist 5esus the 4ing

    9a+esty, worship His 9a+esty-esus who died, now glori5ed,)ing o# all )ings6 (!

    JESUS WE ENTHRONE YOU

    5esus we enthrone you'e proclaim you are $ingStanding here in the midst o# us'e raise you up with our praiseAnd as we worship& build a throne 6

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    Lam o# %od who came to set us #ree,.et us #reeLam o# %od who makes us see the light9ercy, and grant us your peace$

    1eace I give to you today&!he peace the world can,t give)riend I call you not my slave&0ysel# I give to you.

    -esus Christ who came to give us peace,To give us peace

    -esus Christ who called us in your love,"n your love

    -esus Christ who chose us as your own9ercy, and grant us your peace

    SALSA LAMB OF GOD

    Lamb& o# *od who ta$es away our sins& oursins0ercy on us O Lamb o# *od O Lamb& o# *odLamb& o# *od O 5esus (hrist*ive us thy peace Lord& O Lamb o# *odO 5esus (hrist the Lamb& mercy on us 68

    HE ALONE IS WORTHY

    )or he alone is worthy!o worship and adore!he Lamb o# *od victorious

    Our risen LordHe purchased our redemptionOur righteousness is He3alt the name o# 5esusHe is worthy 6

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    Longing #or peace& our world is troubled.Longing #or hope& many despair.

    /our word alone has power to save us.0a$e us your living voice.

    Longing #or #ood& many are hungry.Longing #or water& many still thirst.0a$e us your bread& bro$en #or others&shared until all are #ed.

    Longing #or shelter& many are homeless.Longing #or warmth& many are cold.0a$e us your building& sheltering others&'alls made o# living stone.

    WIND OF GOD

    Spirit come li$e a mighty wind=aise these bones bac$ to li#e again

    Li#t us up #rom this desert landBreathe upon us and we will stand

    Wind o# %od come and lowHoly .pirit let your 5re #all.tir our hearts 2reath o# Li#e.peak 3our Word and we will riseCome revive come restoreWe cant live without 3ou LordCome and low, Come and low.weet spirit o# %od

    Lead us out o# our wildernessBe our saviour our hope and restAll our idols have turned to dust

    /ou alone can deliver us

    LIKE A FATHER

    Li$e a #ather #eeds His childrenLi$e a shepherd leads His %oc$

    !he Lord will always guide usAnd show us where to wal$And in times when we have plenty

    In times when we have notHe is our 1roviderAnd His mercy never stops

    Like a shepherd He leads usLike a 4ather he #eeds us4rom the morning, to the eveningTill the sunrise againLike a shepherd he leads usLike a 4ather he #eeds usHe is the %reat " am

    As we come into His presence(on#essing him as LordHis Holy Spirit Leads usHe #eeds us by His word'e are seated at His table1arta$ing o# His love(hildren o# his 4ingdom1urchased by His blood

    IF I AM LACKING LOVE

    "# " am lacking love, then " am nothilord&n love " set my heart, my +oy and mreward

    'ithout love my words ring hollow0y intentions are disgracedAll my sacrifces empty& every hopeAnd prayer misplaced

    Love is patient love is $indly"ever -ealous never proud"ot conceited nor ill2mannered"ever selfsh never rude

    Love is bounti#ul in givingOther gi#ts will pass awayOnly #aith and hope and love will never d'ill ever stay.

    I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE

    I am the bread o# li#eHe who comes to me shall not hungerHe who believes in me shall not thirst"o one can come to me& unless the )athdraws him

    And " will raise Him up (=!&n the last day6

    !he bread that I will giveIs my %esh #or the li#e o# the world!he one who eats o# this breadShall live #orever& shall live #orever

    >nless you eat o# the %esh& o# the son o#And drin$ o# his blood& and drin$ o# his b

    /ou shall not have li#e within you

    I am the resurrection& I am the li#eHe who believes in me& even i# he die

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    He shall live #orever/es& Lord& I believe that you are the (hrist!he Son o# *od& who has come into the world&'ho has come into the world.

    CANTICLE OF THE SUN

    The heavens are telling the glory o#%od,

    And all creation is shouting #or +oy6Come, dance in the #orest,Come, play in the 5eld,

    And sing* sing to the glory o# the Lord6

    1raise #or the sun& the bringer o# day&He carries the light o# the Lord in his rays

    !he moon and the starswho light up the way>nto your throne+

    1raise #or the windthat blows through the trees&

    !he seas mighty storms& the gentlest bree9e!hey blow where they will&!hey blow where they please to please theLord+

    1raise #or the rain that waters our felds&And blesses our crops so all the earth yields)rom death unto li#e her mystery revealedSprings #orth in -oy+

    WHEN PEACE LIKE A RIVER

    'hen peace& li$e a river& attendeth my way&'hen sorrows li$e sea billows roll'hatever my lot& !hou has taught me to say&It is well it is well& with my soul."t is well, ("t is well!With my soul, (With my soul!"t is well* it is well, with my soul6

    !hough Satan should buet&

    !hough trials should come&Let this blest assurance control&!hat (hrist has regarded my helpless estate&And hath shed his own blood #or my soul.

    0y sin& oh the bliss o# this glorious thought+0y sin& not in part but the whole&Is nailed to the cross& and I bear it no more&1raise the Lord& praise the Lord& O my soul+

    And& Lord& haste the day

    'hen our #aith shall be sight!he clouds be rolled bac$ as a scroll!he trumpet shall soundAnd the Lord shall descend3ven so it is well with my soul.

    HOW GREAT THOU ART

    O Lord my god&when I,m in awesome wonder(onsider all& the wor$s thy hands have mI see the stars I hear the mighty thunde

    !hy power throughoutthe universe displayed.

    Then sings my soul, my saviour %odTheeHow great Thou art, how great Thou(!

    And when I thin$&that *od his son not sparing&Sent him to die& I scarce can ta$e it in.

    !hat on the cross& my burdens gladly beHe bled and died to ta$e away my sin.

    'hen (hrist shall come&with shouts o# acclamation&And ta$e me home&what -oy shall fll my heart.

    !hen I shall bow& in humble adoration&

    And there proclaim& 0y *od&how great thou art.

    HOW LOVELY ON THE MOUNTAINS

    How lovely on the 0ountainsAre the #eet o# him'ho bring good news& good newsAnnouncing peace&1roclaiming news o# happiness.Our *od =eigns& Our *od reignsOur *od =eigns 68

    He had no stately #orm& he had no ma-es!hat we should be drawn to Him.He was despisedAnd we too$ no account o# Him

    /et now he reigns with the most high."ow he reigns 6

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    It was our sin that brought Him down'hen we li$e sheep had gone astrayOur shepherd cameAnd on his shoulders he bore our shame.On his shoulders 6pon the ground li$e pouring rain

    !hat we might be born again!hat we might be 6

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    So that you may mani#est yoursel# to all theworld.

    Take my li#e and 5ll it with your loveTake my li#e Lord$4ill it with your love$

    LIVING WATERS FLOW ON

    Living waters %ow onSweep away my painBring your healing to my heartHelp me love once again

    (ares and worries get me down)ear o# #ailure flls my day'hen Im lost and all aloneHelp me Lord to fnd your way

    1eople $noc$ing at my doorStrangers see$ing love and care"ever let me turn them downShow me gently how to share

    (hildren come into my li#e'ith their laughter and their song'hen will I become li$e them

    !each me Lord to sing alongLORD MAKE US INSTRUMENTSLord ma$e us instruments o# your peace'here there is hatred let your love increase

    Lord ma$e us instruments o# your peace'alls o# pride and pre-udice shall cease'hen we are your instruments o# peace

    'here there is hatred we will show his love'here there is in-ury we will never -udge'here there is sadness we will bring hispeace

    !o the people crying #or relie#&'e will be his instruments o# peace

    MAKE ME A CHANNEL OF YOUR PEACE

    0a$e me a channel o# your peace'here there is hatred let me bring your love.'here there is in-ury& your pardon& LordAnd where theres doubt& true #aith in you.

    &h, 9aster grant that " may never seek.o much to e consoled as to consoleTo e understood as to understandTo e loved as to love with all my soul$

    0a$e me a channel o# your peace'here theres despair in li#e& let me brinhope'here there is dar$ness& Lord your only And where theres sadness& ever -oy.

    0a$e me a channel o# your peaceIt is in pardoning that we are pardonedIn giving to all men that we receiveAnd in dying that were born to eternal l

    ROCK OF AGES

    !here is no *od there is no *od li$e our"o other name& worthy o# all our praise

    !he roc$ o# salvation that cannot be moIs proving himsel# to be #aith#ul and true

    !here is no *od there is no *od li$e our

    /ock o# Ages, -esus is the /ock (=!There is no %od* there is no %od like%od$

    ANXIOUS WATERS

    'hen Im cold inside your li#e in me it fn!he whisperings o# anious watersAlone this island see$sand on your pillow weeps

    !he whisperings o# anious waters.

    Awaits my li#e to fnd a rest.Still searching #or my pot o# gold&:eserted by all.

    /ou only said that I am the truth andI am the way and I am the li#e.

    !hat those who linger on my shores'ill never go thirsty no more.

    !hen hurry Lord 5esus Ive turned my waI,ve turned the cloc$ unto the dawnI,ve learnt the hard way on this day that

    without you I,m in #or a #all.!hat aint li#e at all+

    ONE DAY AT A TIME

    Im only human& Im -ust a personLord help me believe in what I could beAnd all that I amShow me the stairway& I have to climb&Lord #or my sa$e& teach me to ta$e&One day at a time.

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    &ne day at a time sweet -esus,Thats all "m asking #rom you

    -ust give me the strength, to doeveryday,What " have to do$3esterdays gone, sweet -esus,

    And tomorrow may never e mineLord help me today, show me the way*&ne day at a time$

    :o you remember'hen you wal$ed among men

    5esus you $now& i# youre loo$ing below&Its worse now than then(heating and stealing& violence and crime&Lord #or my sa$e teach me to ta$e&One day at a time.

    O BLESS THE LORD

    & less the lord, the %od o# oursalvation,/ock o# strength and a re#uge sure6& less the lord, the %od o# everynation,&ver all the earth6

    O bless the Lord highest heavens aboveBless the Lord& *lori#y his name+Sun in the day moon and stars in the night

    'orship and praise+

    Let all the earth sing with -oy to the LordAll the seas& creatures o# the deep+0ountains and hills& birds and beasts in thefelds'orship and praise+

    Let all the nations on earth bless the Lord)or the Lord& governs all the world+Let all the rulers on earth bless the Lord'orship and praise+

    Let all the people on earth bless the Lord/oung and old& glori#y his name+Let every voice sing with -oy to the Lord*lory and praise+

    MY LIFE IS IN YOU

    0y li#e is in /ou& Lord0y strength is in /ou& Lord

    0y hope is in /ou& LordIn /ou& its in /ou 678

    I will praise /ou with all o# my li#eI will praise /ou with all o# my strength'ith all o# my li#e'ith all o# my strengthAll o# my hope is in /ou

    UBI CARITAS

    >bi caritas et amor>bi caritas deus ibi est 678

    Living charity and stead#ast love 678Living charityShows the heart o# *od.

    WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS

    'hat a #riend we have in 5esusAll our sins and grie#,s to bear&'hat a privilege to carry&3verything to *od in prayerOh& what grace we o#ten #or#eit&Oh& what needless pain we bear&All because we do not carry&3verything to *od in prayer.

    Have we trials and temptations&Is there trouble anywhere

    'e shall never be discouraged&!a$e it to the Lord in prayer.(an we fnd a #riend so #aith#ul'ho will all our sorrows share+

    5esus $nows our every wea$ness&!a$e it to the Lord in prayer.

    FATHER OF CREATION

    'e come into your presence!o sing a song to youA song o# praise and honour

    )or all the things you helped us through/ou gave a li#e worth livingA li#e with love renewedAnd now I -ust love givingAll my praises bac$ to you

    /oure the )ather o# (reation!he risen Lamb o# *od/oure the One who wal$ed away)rom the empty tomb that dayAnd you set your people #ree

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    'ith love and libertyAnd I can wal$ with you3very night and every day

    LAY YOUR HANDS

    Lay your hands gently upon usLet their touch render your peaceLet them bring your #orgiveness and healingLay your hands& gently lay your hands

    /ou were sent to #ree the bro$en hearted/ou were sent to give sight to the blind/ou desire to heal all our illnessesLay your hands& gently lay your hands

    Lord we come to you with one anotherLord we come to you in our needLord we come to you see$ing wholenessLay your hands& gently lay your hands.

    GIVE THEM ALL

    Are you tired o# chasing pretty rainbowsAre you tired o# spinning round and round'rap up all the shattered dreams o# your li#eAnd at the #eet o# 5esus lay them down.

    %ive them all, %ive them all,%ive them all to -E.?..hattered dreams, wounded hearts,

    2roken toys%ive them all, %ive them all,%ive them all to -E.?.

    And He will turn your sorrow into -oy$

    He never said there,ll always be sunshineHe never said there,ll be no rainHe only promised us a heart #ull o# singingAbout the very thingsthat once brought pain.

    LOVELY LORD

    /ou are flled with compassionAnd mercy and grace'ith your banner o# love over meI am longing to see you one day #ace to #aceAnd to be with you endlesslyLord how lovely you are to me.

    Lovely Lord, you are all to meLovely Lord, #ull o# purityWorthy o# Honour and 9a+esty

    Lord how lovely you are to me (!

    /ou are bright as the sunrise and #airest>nto you all the glory will be

    /ou are *od o# creation and Lord o# my LI will worship you #aith#ullyLord how lovely you are to me

    CANTICLE OF THE TURNING

    0y soul cries out with a -oy#ul shout!hat the *od o# my heart is great&And my spirit sings o# the wondrous thin

    !hat you bring to the ones who wait./ou fed your sight on your servants plAnd my wea$ness you did not spurn&So #rom east to west shall my name be b(ould the world be about to turn+

    9y heart shall sing o# the day you Let the 5res o# your +ustice urn$Wipe away all tears,#or the dawn draws near,

    And the world is aout to turn6

    !hough I am small& my *od& my all&/ou wor$ great things in me&And your mercy will last #rom the depthsthe past

    !o the end o# the age to be./our very name puts the proud to shame

    And to those who would #or you yearn&/ou will show your might&put the strong to %ight&)or the world is about to turn+

    )rom the halls o# power to the #ortress to"ot a stone will be le#t on stone.Let the $ing beware #or your -ustice tear3v,ry tyrant #rom his throne.

    !he hungry poor shall weep no more&)or the #ood they can never earn

    !here are tables spread& evry mouth be

    )or the world is about to turn+

    !hough the nations rage #rom age to ag'e remember who holds us #astF*ods mercy must deliver us)rom the con;uerors crushing grasp.

    !his saving word that our #orebears heaIs the promise which holds us bound&!il the spear and rod can be crushed by'ho is turning the world around+

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    I WILL SING

    Lord you seem so #ar awayA million miles or more it #eels today

    !hough I havent lost my #aith&I must con#ess right now& that its hard #or meto prayBut I dont $now what to sayAnd I dont $now where to startBut as you give the grace'ith all thats in my heart

    " will sing, " will praiseEven in my darkest hourThrough the sorrow and the pain" will sing, " will praiseLi#t my hands to honour you2ecause your word is true" will sing

    Lord it,s hard #or me to seeAll the thoughts and plans you have #or meBut I will put my trust in you4nowing that you died& to set me #ree.

    PASS IT ON

    It only ta$es a spar$!o get a fre going.And soon all those around&(an warm up in its glowing.

    !hats how it is with *ods love&Once youve eperienced it&/ou spread his love to everyone/ou want to pass it on.

    'hat a wondrous time is spring&'hen all the trees are budding

    !he birds begin to sing&!he %owers start their blooming.!hats how it is with *ods loveOnce youve eperienced it&

    /ou want to sing& Its #resh li$e spring

    /ou want to pass it on.

    I wish #or you my #riend&!his happiness that Ive #ound./ou can depend on Him&It matters not where youre bound.Ill shout it #rom the mountain topI want the world to $now

    !he Lord o# love has come to me&I want to pass it on.

    THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD

    !he Lord is my shepherd!here is nothing I shall want)resh and green are the pastures'here he give me repose"ear rest#ul waters he leads me

    !o revive my drooling spirit

    The Lord is my .hepherdThere is nothing " shall want3es the Lord is my .hepherdThere is nothing " shall want

    BLESSED ARE THEY

    Blest are they& the poor in spirit&!heirs is the $ingdom o# *od.Blest are they& #ull o# sorrow&

    !hey shall be consoled.

    /e+oice and e glad62lessed are you, Holy are you6/e+oice and e glad63ours is the kingdom o# %od6

    Blest are they& the lowly ones!hey shall inherit the earth.Blest are they& who hunger and thirst&

    !hey shall have their fll.

    Blest are they who show mercy&0ercy shall be theirs.Blest are they& the pure o# heart&

    !hey shall see *od+

    Blest are they who see$ peace!hey are the children o# *od.Blest are they who suer in #aith&

    !he glory o# *od is theirs.

    Blest are you who suer in hate&All because o# me&=e-oice and be glad& yours is the $ingdoShine #or all to see.

    BLESSED BE YOUR NAME

    Blessed be your "ameIn the land that is plenti#ul'here your streams o# abundance %owBlessed be your name

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    Blessed be your name'hen Im #ound in the desert place

    !hough I wal$ through the wildernessBlessed be your name

    3very blessing you pour outIll turn bac$ to praise'hen the dar$ness closes in& LordStill I will say

    2lessed e the name o# the Lord2lessed e your name2lessed e the name o# the Lord2lessed e your glorious name

    Blessed be your name'hen the suns shining down on me'hen the worlds all as it should beBlessed be your name

    Blessed be your nameOn the road mar$ed with suering

    !hough theres pain in the oeringBlessed be your name

    3ou give and take away3ou give and take away9y heart will choose to sayLord, lessed e your name$

    BLESSED BE THE LORD GOD ALMIGHTY

    )ather in heaven& how we love you.'e li#t your name in all the earth.0ay your $ingdom& be established in ourpraises&As your people declare your mighty wor$s.

    Blessed be the Lord *od Almighty'ho was and is& and is& to come.Blessed be the Lord *od Almighty.'ho reigns #orever more.

    BREAD BLEST

    5esus you,re the one I love&/ou,re the one I $now/ou,re the one& who ma$es me strong&Spirit in my soul)rom the clouds o# yesterday&

    !hrough the night o# pain!each me Lord to $now your way&4now it once again

    2read, lessed and roken #or us al.ymol o# your love, #rom the graintall2read, lessed and roken #or us al2read o# li#e you give to us,read o# li#e #or all$

    0ay the bread we brea$ today0ay the cup we shareLi#t the burden o# our heartsLi#t them everywhere1assing on to each o# usA measure o# your loveLove to ma$e us whole againAs we share your word

    LIBERATION

    The world stands in need o# Lieratmy Lord"t still has to #eel your powerThe lind and the dea#, the dum anthe maimed

    All need to #eel your healing touchThe world stands in need o# Lieratmy Lord"t still has to learn to love

    !here are those who have eyes but re#usee

    !he inhumanity that,s done!here are those who have ears but re#ushear

    !he cries o# those in agony

    !here are those who have mouths but respea$&Against in-ustice done to some

    !here are those who have hands but re#reach

    !hem out in love and charity

    O GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD

    & give thanks to the Lord #or he is g(=!3es, eternal is his love$

    I will sing to my *od never ceasingAll my li#e I will tell o# his wondersHes the ma$er o# all earth and HeavenO# the ocean& the seas and all they hold

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    !he almighty is #aith#ul #oreverHe is -ust to the poor and the outragedIt is he who gives bread to the hungry'ho delivers the captives #rom their chains.

    !o the -ust he is gracious and lovingBut the wic$ed he #oils and they stumble

    /es& the Lord reigns #orever and everHe is $ing over Jion without end.

    BLESSED ASSURANCE

    Blessed assurance& 5esus is mine+O what a #oretaste o# glory divine+Heir o# salvation& purchase o# *od&Born o# his Spirit& washed in his blood.

    This is my story, this is my song,Praising my .aviour all the day long*This is my story, this is my song,Praising my .aviour all the day long$

    1er#ect submission& per#ect delight&Disions o# rapture now burst on my sightAngels descending bring #rom above3choes o# mercy& whispers o# love.

    1er#ect submission& all is at restI in my Saviour am happy and blest&'atching and waiting& loo$ing above&)illed with his goodness& lost in his love.

    SHINE JESUS SHINE

    Lord the light o# your love is shining&In the midst o# the dar$ness shining&

    5esus light o# the world shine upon us&Set us #ree by the truth you now bring us&Shine on me+ Shine on me+

    .hine -esus shine4ill this land with the 4ather7s glory2lae, spirit lae,

    .et our hearts on 5re4low, river Dow4lood the nations with grace and mercy.end #orth your wordLord and let there e light$

    Lord I come to your awesome presence&)rom the shadows into your radiance&By the blood I may enter your brightness&Search me& try me& consume all my dar$ness&Shine on me+ Shine on me+

    DAYS OF ELIJAH

    !hese are the days o# 3li-ah:eclaring the 'ord o# the LordAnd these are the days o# your servant&0oses=ighteousness being restoredAnd though these are days o# great trialO# #amine and dar$ness and swordStill we are the voice in the desert crying1repare ye the way o# the Lord

    2ehold he comes, /iding on the clou.hining like the sun, at the trumpetLi#t your voice* it7s the year o# +uile

    And out o# ions hill salvation come

    And these are the days o# 39e$iel!he dry bones becoming as %eshAnd these are the days o# your servant& =ebuilding a temple o# praise&And these are the days o# the harvest

    !he felds are as white in your worldAnd we are the labourers in your vineya:eclaring the word o# the Lord

    I SURRENDER ALL

    All the 5esus I surrenderAll to him I #reely give

    I will ever love and trust himIn his presence daily live

    " surrender all, " surrender allAll to thee my lessed saviour" surrender all$

    All to 5esus I surrender&Humbly at His #eet I bow&'orldly pleasures all #orsa$en

    !a$e me& 5esus& ta$e me now.

    All to 5esus I surrender&Lord& I give mysel# to !hee)ill me with !hy love and power&Let !hy blessing #all on me.

    HE IS EXALTED

    He is ealted& the 4ing is ealted on highI will praise himHe is ealted& #orever ealtedAnd I will praise His name

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    He is the Lord& #orever His truth shall reignHeaven and earth re-oice in His Holy nameHe is ealted the 4ing is ealted on High.

    THE RIVER OF GOD

    :own the mountain the river %owsAnd it brings re#reshing wherever it goes

    !hrough the valleys and over the felds!he river is rushing and the river is here.

    The /iver o# %od sets our #eet a dancingThe /iver o# %od 5lls our heart withcheerThe /iver o# %od 5lls our mouths withlaughter

    And we re+oice #or the river is here$

    !he =iver o# *od is teaming with li#eAnd those who touch it can be revivedAnd those who linger on this river,s shore'ill come bac$ thirsty #or more o# the Lord.

    COLOURS OF DAY

    (olours o# day dawn into the mind&!he sun has come up& the night is behind&*o down in the city& into the streetAnd lets give the message to the people wemeet.

    .o light up the 5re and let the Dameurn,&pen the door let -esus return$Take seeds o# His .pirit, let the #ruitgrow,Tell the people o# -esus, let his loveshow$

    *o through the par$& on into the town&!he sun still shines on& it never goes down.!he light o# the world is risen again&

    !he people o# dar$ness are needing a #riend.

    Open your eyes loo$ into the s$y&!he dar$ness has come the sun came to die&!he evening draws on& the sun disappearsBut 5esus is living and His Spirit is near.

    GO FORTH

    'e are his children& the #ruit o# His sueringSaved and redeemed by his blood

    (alled to be Holy& a light to the nations(lothed with his power& flled with his lov

    %o #orth in his nameProclaiming -esus reigns$'ow is the time #or the church to arandProclaim him, -esus,.aviour, redeemer and Lord$

    (ountless the souls that are stumbling indar$ness'hy do we sleep in the light

    5esus commands us to go ma$e disciple!his is our cause& this is our fght

    Listen the wind o# the Spirit is blowing!he end o# the age is so near1owrs in the earth and the heavens aresha$ing

    5esus our LordSoon shall appear+

    GO THE MASS HAS ENDED

    *o the mass has ended& children o# the !a$e his word to others&As youve heard it spo$en to you.*o& the mass is ended& go and tell the w

    !he Lord is good& the Lord is $ind&And He loves everyone.

    *o& the mass is ended& ta$e his love to a*ladden all who meet you&)ill their hearts with hope and courage&*o& the mass is ended fll this world witloveAnd give to all what youve receivedF

    !he peace and -oy o# (hrist+

    RING OUT YOUR JOY

    /ing out your +oy give glory to god

    Li#t up your hearts and singLet all creation tell o# his namePraise him #orever more

    Blessed are you *od o# our #athers*lory and praise #orever moreBlessed your great and glorious holy nam*lory and praise #orever more

    Blest is the temple o# your glory*lory and praise #orever more

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    Blessed are you who ga9e into the depths*lory and praise #orever more.

    GREAT AND MIGHTY

    %reat and mighty is the Lord our %od,%reat and mighty is He (!Li#t up the 2anners, let the Anthem rise,To Christ our )ing%reat and mighty is the Lord our %od,%reat and mighty is He

    /ou are the words and the music&/ou are the song that I sing/ou are the melody& you are the harmony&1raises to your name I bring

    /ou are the mighty *od&/ou are the Lord o# Lords&/ou are the 4ing o# all 4ings&"ow I return to you&

    !he song that you gave to me&/ou are the song that I sing.

    I0M REJOICING NIGHT AND DAY

    Im re-oicing night and day&As I wal$ the pilgrim way&)or the hand o# *od in all my li#e I see.And the reason o# my bliss&

    /es& the secret all is this

    !hat the (om#orter abides in me.

    He aides (! Hallelu+ah, He aides inme6"m re+oicing night and day,

    As " walk the narrow way,4or the Com#orter aides in me$

    Once my heart was #ull o# sin&Once I had no peace within

    !ill I heard how 5esus died upon the tree.!hen I #ell down at his #eet

    And there came a peace so sweet."ow the (om#orter abides in me.

    BE WITH US MARY ALONG THE WAY

    "o man can live as an island&5ourneying through li#e aloneFSince were most loved by a mother

    5esus gave us his own.

    2e with us 9ary along the way,

    %uide every step we take,Lead us to -esus your loving son,Come with us 9ary, come$

    'hen 5esus met with re-ection&0ary stood by the crossHow can a mother desert her sonShell also stand by us.

    GIVE THANKS

    *ive than$s with a grate#ul heart*ive than$s to the Holy One*ive than$s because he,s given

    5esus (hrist His son

    And now& let the wea$ say I am strongLet the poor say I am richBecause o# what the Lord has done& #or u*ive than$s.

    SHOWERS OF BLESSING

    !here shall be showers o# blessing!his is the promise o# love!here shall be seasons re#reshing&Sent #rom the Saviour above.

    .howers o# lessing$

    .howers o# lessing we need*9ercy drops round us are #alling,

    2ut #or the showers we plead$!here shall be showers o# blessing&Send them upon us& O Lord*rant to us now a re#reshing(ome& and now honour !hy 'ord.

    !here shall be showers o# blessingFOh& that today they might #all&"ow as to *od we,re con#essing&"ow as on 5esus we call+

    SPIRIT OF GOD

    Spirit o# *od in the clear running water&Blowing to greatness the trees on the hiSpirit o# *od in the fnger o# morning

    4ill the Earth, ring it to irth,And low, where you will$2low, low, low till " e,2ut reath o# the .pirit,2lowing in me$

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    :own in the meadow& the willows aremoaning&Sheep in the pasture land cannot lie still&Spirit o# *od& creation in groaning.

    TREES OF THE FIELDS

    /ou shall go out with 5oyAnd be led #orth with peace&

    !he mountains and the Hills'ill brea$ #orth be#ore you&

    !herell be shouts o# 5oyAnd all the trees o# the felds&'ill clap will clap their hands.And all the trees o# the feldswill clap their hands 6

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    4or as long as " shall live" will testi#y to love$

    )rom the mountains to the valleys)rom the rivers to the sea3very hand that reaches out3very hand that reaches out to oer peace3very simple act o# mercy3very step to $ingdom comeAll the Hope in every heart will&Spea$ what love has done

    AWESOME GOD

    'hen He rolls up His sleevesHe aint -ust putting on the =it96Our *od is an awesome *od8

    !heres thunder in His #ootstepsAnd lightning in His fsts6Our *od is an awesome *od8And the Lord wasnt -o$ing whenHe $ic$ed em out o# 3denIt wasnt #or no reason that He shed His bloodHis return is very closeSo you better be believing thatOur *od is an awesome *od

    &ur %od is an awesome %odHe reigns #rom heaven aoveWith wisdom, power, and love&ur %od is an awesome %od

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    GOD STILL LOVES THE WORLD

    3very tiny star that twin$les in the night s$y&3very drop o# morning dew&3very spar$ o# fre bla9ing in the #urnace&3very captivating view&3very rainbow in the s$y&3very pretty butter%y

    !ells the #ascinating news to those who dareto hope

    And the message is %od still loves theworld,%od still, still loves the world$.o throw your li#e into his hands1ay y day discern his plans%od is passionately usy loving you andme6

    3very ocean wave that brea$s upon theseashore3very stal$ o# golden wheat3very silver stream that gushes down themountains3ver drop o# honey sweet3very eagle %ying high3very worm that wriggles by

    !ells the #ascinating news to those who dareto hope

    THANK YOU LORD

    I come be#ore you todayAnd theres -ust one thing

    !hat I want to say!han$ you lord 678)or all youve given to me)or all the blessings that I cannot see

    !han$ you lord 678

    With a grate#ul heartWith a song o# praiseWith an outstretch arm

    " will less your nameThank you lord" +ust want to thank you Lord (!Thank you lord

    )or all youve done in my li#e/ou too$ my dar$ness and gave me your light!han$ you lord 678/ou too$ my sin and my shame/ou too$ my sic$ness and healed all my pain!han$ you lord 678

    YES LORD

    I,m trading my sorrowsI,m trading my shameI,m laying them down #or the -oy o# the L

    I,m trading my sic$nessI,m trading my painI,m laying them down #or the -oy o# the L

    We sing8 3es Lord, 3es Lord3es, 3es Lord (=! Amen$

    I,m pressed but not crushed1ersecuted not abandonedStruc$ down but not destroyed.I,m blessed beyond the curse)or his promise will endureAnd his -oy is going to be my strength

    4or my sorrow may last #or a nightHis +oy comes in the morning

    ARISE

    One !hing we as$ o# youOne thing that we desire

    !hat as we worship youLord& come and change our lives

    Arise& Arise& Arise& Arise

    Arise, take your place2e enthroned on our praise

    Arise, )ing o# kingsHoly %od, as we sing

    Arise, Arise, Arise, Arise

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    1resent them to my Lord

    As I $neel be#ore youAnd I see your smiling #ace3very thought& every wordIs lost in your embrace

    ON THIS DAY OH BEAUTIFUL MOTHER

    On this day& O beauti#ul 0other&On this day we give thee our love."ear the& 0adonna& #ondly we hover&

    !rusting thy gentle care to prove.

    On this day we as$ to share&:earest 0other& thy sweet careAid us ere our #eet astray'aner #rom thy guiding way.

    Kueen o# angels& deign to hearLisping childrens humble prayer

    /oung hearts gain& O virgin pure&Sweetly to thysel# allure.

    =ose o# Sharon& Lovely %owr&Beauteous bud o# edens bowr(herished lily o# the vale&Dirgin 0other Kueen we hail.

    I JUST KEEP TRUSTING MY LORD

    I -ust $eep trusting my LordAs I wal$ along&I -ust $eep trusting my LordAs he gives me a song.

    !hough the storm clouds dar$en the s$yOver the heavenly trailI -ust $eep trusting my LordHe will never #ail.

    He,s a #aith#ul #riend 678Such a #aith#ul #riend 678

    I can count on Him 678!o the very end. 678

    LET YOUR SPIRIT COME

    Let /our Spirit come)all upon me nowLet /our Spirit come)all upon me nowAnd let the rain #all down)all upon my soul

    (ome and wash me now(ome and ma$e me whole.

    WE ARE ONE IN THE SPIRIT

    'e are one in the spirit'e are one in the Lord 678And we pray that our unity0ay one day be restored

    And they,ll $now we are (hristiansBy our love& by our love

    /es they,ll $now we are (hristians by ou

    HOLY SPIRIT

    Holy Spirit 678 (ome with your fre 678Holy Spirit come with your fre 678

    (ome Holy Spirit& let your fre all 678Let your fre #all 678

    COMING HOME

    I wandered #ar away #rom *od"ow I,m coming home

    !he paths o# sin too long I,ve trodLord& I,m coming home

    Coming home, coming home,'ever more to roam*

    &pen are thine arms o# loveLord, "7m coming home$

    I,ve wasted many precious years&"ow I,m coming homeI now repent with bitter tears&Lord& I,m coming home.

    I,ve sinned against my brother too"ow I,m coming home.By hurting him I,ve tortured youLord& I,m coming home.

    SPIRIT OF THE LIVING GOD

    Spirit o# the living *od&)all a#resh on me. 678

    0elt me& mould me&)ill me and use me.

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    WE ARE GATHERING

    'e are gathering together unto him 678>nto him shall the gathering o# the people be&'e are gathering together unto him.

    'e are singing together unto him 678>nto him shall the singing o# the people be&'e are singing together unto him.

    'e are praising together unto him 678>nto him shall the praising o# the people be&'e are praising together unto him.

    I HAVE DECIDED TO FOLLOW JESUS

    I have decided to #ollow 5esus 6

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    And I,ll be that someone #orever and a dayI could search the whole world over>ntil I li#e is throughBut I $now I,ll never fnd another you

    "t7s a long, long +ourney so stay y mysideWhen " walk through the storm3ou7ll e my guide, e my guide"# they gave me a #ortune9y treasure would e small" could loose it all tomorrow

    And never mind at all2ut i# " should lose your love dear" don7t know what "7d do4or " know "7ll never 5nd another you$

    THE PRAYER

    I pray youll be our eyes&And watch us where we go.And help us to be wiseIn times when we dont $nowLet this be our prayer&'hen we lose our wayLead us to the place&*uide us with your grace

    !o a place where well be sa#e

    I pray well fnd your lightAnd hold it in our hearts.

    'hen stars go out each night'hen shadows fll our dayLet this be our prayerAs we go our wayLead us to a place&*uide us with your grace*ive us #aith so well be sa#e

    'e as$ that li#e be $indAnd watch us #rom above'e hope each soul will fndAnother soul to love

    Let this be our prayer5ust li$e every child"eed to fnd a place&*uide us with your grace*ive us #aith so well be sa#e

    JUST LET ME SAY

    5ust let me say how much I love youLet me spea$ o# your mercy and graceLet me live in the shadow o# your beauty

    Let me see you #ace to #aceAnd the earth will sha$e as your word go#orthAnd the heavens will tremble and #allSo I can say how much I love youOh& my saviour& my Lord and #riend.

    5ust let me hear your fnest whisperAs I gently call your nameAnd let me see your power and your beaLet me #eel your spirits %ameLet me fnd you in the desert

    !ill this sand is holy groundSo I can say how much I love youOh& my saviour& my Lord and #riend.

    So let me say how much I love you'ith all my heart I long #or you)or I am caught in the passion o# $nowin

    !his endless love I,ve #ound in youAnd the depth o# grace&the #orgiveness #ound

    !o be called the child o# *od5ust ma$es me say how much I love youOh& my saviour& my Lord and #riend.

    YOU BY MY SIDE

    /ou by my side& thats how I see us&I close my eyes& and I can see us.'ere on our way to say& I :o2oo&M

    0y secret dreams have all come true.

    I see the church& I see the people&/our #ol$s and mine happy and smiling&And I can hear sweet voices singing&Ave 0aria+

    &h my love, my love,Can this really eThat today youll walk,1own the Aisle with me$Let it e, make it e,

    That "m the one #or you$"ll e yours, all yours,'ow and #orever$

    I see us now& your hand in my hand&!his is the hour& this is the moment&And I can hear sweet voices singing&Ave 0aria. 6

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    )rom now on& our troubles will be out o# sight.Have yoursel# a merry little (hristmas&0a$e the /ule2tide gay&)rom now on our troubles will be miles away.

    Here we are as in olden days&Happy golden days o# yore.)aith#ul #riends who are dear to us*ather near to us once more.

    !hrough the years& we all will be together&I# the )ates allowHang a shining star upon the highest bough.And have yoursel# a merry little (hristmasnow.

    O HOLY NIGHT

    O Holy "ight+ !he stars are brightly shiningIt is the night o# our dear Saviour,s birth.Long lay the world in sin and error pining

    !ill He appeared and the soul #elt its worth.A thrill o# hope& the weary world re-oices&)or yonder brea$s a new and glorious morn.

    4all on your knees6&h, hear the angel voices6& 'ight 1ivine, & 'ight6When Christ was orn*& 'ight, 1ivine, & 'ight6 & 'ight 1ivine6

    Led by the light o# #aith serenely beaming&

    'ith glowing hearts by His cradle we stand.So led by light o# a star so sweetly gleaming&Here came the wise men #rom Orient land.

    !he 4ing o# 4ings lay thus in lowly mangerIn all our trials born to be our #riends.

    He knows our needs* our weakness is nostranger,2ehold your )ing6 2e#ore, him lowlyend6 (!

    !ruly he taught us to love one another

    His law is love and is gospel is peace(hains shall he brea$ #or the slave is ourbrotherAnd in his name all oppression shall ceaseSweet hymns o# -oy ingrate#ul chorus raise weLet all within us praise his holy name.

    Christ is the Lord$ Then ever, ever praisewe

    His power and glory ever more proc(!

    WHAT CHILD IS THIS

    'hat child is this who laid to restOn 0arys lap is sleeping&'hom angels greet with anthems sweet'hile shepherds watch are $eeping

    This, this is Christ the )ing,Whom shepherds guard and angels Haste, haste to ring him laud,The ae, the son o# 9ary

    'hy lies he in such mean estate'here o and ass are #eeding&*ood (hristians #ear& #or sinners here&

    !he silent 'ord is pleadingSo bring Him incense& gold& and myrrh(ome peasant $ing to own Him&

    !he 4ing o# $ings& Salvation brings&Let loving hearts enthrone Him

    /aise, raise the anthem high,The Girgin sings her lullay,

    -oy, +oy #or Christ is ornThe ae, the .on o# 9ary

    LOVE HAS COME

    Love has come a light in the dar$nessLove eplodes in the Bethlehem s$iesSee all heaven has come to proclaim itHear how their song o# -oy arisesLove 678 Born unto you a SaviourLove 678 *lory to *od on high

    Love is born come share in the wonderLove is *od now asleep in the haySee the glow in the eyes o# His mother'hat is the name her heart is sayingLove 678 Love is the name she whispers

    Love 678 5esus Immanuel

    Love has come He never will leave usLove is li#e everlasting and #reeLove is 5esus within and among usLove is the peace our hearts are see$ingLove 678 Love is the gi#t o# (hristmasLove 678 1raise to you *od on high

    AWAY IN A MANGER

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    Away in a manger& no crib #or his bed!he little Lord 5esus& laid down his sweet head!he stars in the bright s$y loo$ed down wherehe lay !he little Lord 5esus& asleep on the hay

    !he cattle are lowing& the baby awa$esBut little Lord 5esus no crying he ma$esI love thee& Lord 5esus& loo$ down #rom thes$yAnd stay by my side& N!il morning is nigh.

    Be near me Lord 5esus& I as$ thee to stay(lose by me #orever and love me I prayBless all the dear children& in thy tender careAnd ta$e us to heaven& to live with theethere.

    GOD REST YE MERRY GENTLEMEN

    *od =est /e 0erry *entlemenLet nothing you dismay&=emember (hrist our Saviour'as born on (hristmas day

    !o save us all #rom Satans power'hen we were gone astray

    & tidings o# com#ort and +oy,com#ort and +oy& tidings o# com#ort and +oy6

    )rom *od our Heavenly )ather

    A blessed Angel came&And unto certain shepherdsBrought tidings o# the sameHow that in Bethlehem was born&

    !he Son o# *od by "ame.

    )ear not then& said the Angel&Let nothing you aright&

    !his day is born a SaviourO# a pure Dirgin bright&

    !o #ree all those who trust in Him)rom Satans power and might.

    !he shepherds at those tidings=e-oiced much in mindAnd le#t their %oc$s a #eeding in tempest&Storm and windAnd went to Bethlehem straight way

    !he son o# *od to fnd.

    O COME, O COME EMMANUEL

    O come& O come& 3mmanuel

    And ransom captive Israel!hat mourns in lonely eile here>ntil the Son o# *od appear=e-oice+ =e-oice+ 3mmanuelShall come to thee& O Israel.

    O come& !hou =od o# 5esse& #ree!hine own #rom Satans tyranny)rom depths o# hell thy people saveAnd give them victory oer the grave=e-oice+ =e-oice+ 3mmanuelShall come to thee& O Israel.

    O come& !hou :ay2Spring& come and cheOur spirits by thine advent here:isperse the gloomy clouds o# nightAnd deaths dar$ shadow put to %ight.=e-oice+ =e-oice+ 3mmanuelShall come to thee& O Israel.

    JOY TO THE WORLD

    5oy to the world& the Lord is come+Let earth receive her 4ingLet every heart prepare Him room&And heavn and nature sing 678And heavn and heavn and nature sing.

    5oy to the world& the Saviour reigns+Let men their songs employ'hile felds and %oods& roc$s& hills and p

    =epeat the sounding -oy 678=epeat& repeat& the sounding -oy.

    He rules the world with truth and grace&And ma$es the nations prove

    !he glories o# His righteousness&And wonders o# His love 678And wonders& wonders& o# His love.

    CHRISTMAS SAMBA

    :o you hear angels singing

    :o you hear shouts o# -oy'ere singing hallelu-ah to the baby boy'e sing in celebration& a special tune o# 'e come in adoration o# the baby boy

    %loria6 %loria6 %loria in E0celsis 1eo%loria6 %loria6 %lory to %od in theHighest6

    Shepherds were $eeping watchOver their %oc$s at night

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    !here in the starry heavens came a brilliantsight

    !he angel o# the lord appeared and said tothem

    !his night a saviour has been born inBethlehem

    (ome -oin the angels singing(ome -oin their shouts o# -oy(ome raise a hallelu-ah to the baby boy'e sing in celebration& a special tune o# -oy'e come in adoration o# the baby boy

    SILENT NIGHT

    Silent night& Holy night&All is calm& all is bright=ound yon Dirgin 0other and (hildHoly In#ant so tender and mildSleep in heavenly peaceSleep in heavenly peace

    Silent night& Holy night+Shepherds ;ua$e at the sight&*lories stream #rom heaven a#arHeavenly hosts sing Alleluia+(hrist& the saviour is born(hrist& the saviour is born

    Silent night& Holy night&Son o# *od& loves pure light&

    =adiant beams #rom !hy holy #ace'ith the dawn o# redeeming grace5esus& Lord& at !hy birth5esus& Lord& at !hy birth

    HARK THE HERALD ANGELS SING

    Har$ the herald angels sing*lory to the new born 4ingM1eace on earth and mercy mild*od and sinners reconciled

    5oy#ul all ye nations rise&

    5oin the triumph o# the s$ies'ith angelic host proclaimM(hrist is born in BethlehemHar$ the herald angels sing*lory to the new born 4ing

    (hrist& by highest heaven adored(hrist the everlasting LordLate in time behold him come&Ospring o# the virgin,s womb.Deiled in %esh& the *odhead see

    Hail the incarnate :eity1leased as man with men to dwell&

    5esus& our ImmanuelHar$ the herald angels sing&*lory to the new born 4ing

    Hail+ !he heaven2born 1rince o# 1eace.Hail the son o# =ighteousnessLight and li#e to all He brings&=isen with healing in His wings0ild He lays His glory by&Born that man no more may dieBorn to raise the sons o# earth&Born to give them second birthHar$ the herald angels sing&*lory to the new born 4ing

    COME ON RING THOSE BELLS

    3verybody li$es to ta$e a holiday3verybody li$es to ta$e a restSpending time together with the #amilySharing lots o# love and happiness+

    Come on, ring those ells,Light the Christmas tree

    -esus is the king, 2orn #or you and mCome on, ring those ells, everyodsing

    -esus we rememer, this your irthd

    (elebrations come because o# somethingood.(elebrations we love to recall0ary had a baby boy in Bethlehem

    !he greatest celebration o# them all+

    -esus we remem6 -esus we remem6-esus we rememer, this, your 2irthCome on ring those ells6

    GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN

    %o tell it on the mountain,&ver the hills and everywhere,%o tell it on the mountain,That -esus Christ is orn$

    'hile shepherds $ept their watchingOer wandering %oc$s by night&Behold #rom out o# heaven&

    !here shone a holy light.

    :own in a lowly manger&

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    !he humble (h