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MIKOKORO CENTER Mass Songbook

1) LORD HAVE MERCY (1)

Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lo-o-rd have mer-cy.

Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mer-cy.

Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lo-o-rd have mer-cy.


1. Lord have mercy, our hearts do plead

Lord have mercy for lives we lead

Lord have mercy on your servant

2. Christ have mercy, Christ have mercy

Christ have mercy on your people.

3. Lord have mercy and take away our sorrowLord have mercy that your love we may know

Lord have mercy on your people


Lord, have mercy. Lo-o-rd, have mercy.

O Christ, have mercy. O Christ, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy. Lo-o-rd, have mercy.

4) LORD HAVE MERCY (4) new Missal translation1. You were sent to heal the contrite of heart,

Kyrie, eleison. Kyrie, eleison.

2. You came to call sinners all,

Christe, eleison. Christe, eleison.

3. You are seated at the right hand of the Father to intercede for us,

to intercede for us, Kyrie, eleison. Kyrie, eleison.

5) GLORY TO GOD (1)

Ref. Glory to God in the highest and peace to Gods people on earth.

Glory to God in the highest and peace to Gods people on earth.

1. Lord God, Heavenly King! Almighty God and Father

We worship You, we give You thanks, we praise You for Your glory!

2. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father.

Lord God, Lamb of God, You take away the sins of the world

Have mercy on us. Have mercy of us

You are seated at the right hand of the Father

Receive our prayer, receive our prayer!

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3. For You alone are the Holy One, You alone are the Lord.

You alone are the Most High Jesus Christ,

With the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God, the Father, Amen!

6) GLORY TO GOD (2)

1. Glory to God in the highest, and peace to His people on earth

Lord God, Heavenly King, almighty God and Father

We worship You, we give You thanks, we praise You for Your glory.

2. Lord Jesus Christ, only Son of the Father.

Lord God, Lamb of God!

You take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.

You are seated at the right hand of the Father, receive our prayr

3. For You alone are the Holy One, For You alone are the Lord.

You alone are the Most High Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit..

In the Glory of God the Father. Amen

7) GLORY TO GOD (3) new Missal translation

Ref. Glory to God in the highest,

And on earth peace to people of good will.

Glory to God in the highest,And on earth peace to people of good will.

1. We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you,

we give you thanks for your great glory,

Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father.

2. Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son,

Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father,

You take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us;

You take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer;You are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us.

3. For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord,

You alone are the Most High, Jesus Christ,

With the Holy Spirit, in the glory of God the Father. (Ref.)

8) ALLELUIA (1) Seek ye first

1. Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness

And all these things shall be added unto you. Allelu, alleluia

2. Ask and it shall be given unto you. Seek and you shall find.

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Knock and the door shall be opened unto you. Allelu, alleluia

9) ALLELUIA (2)

1. Allelu allelu alleluia! Praise be the Lord! Allelu allelu alleluia! Praise

be the Lord!

2. Praise be the Lord, alleluia! Praise be the Lord, alleluia!

Praise be the Lord, alleluia! Praise be the Lord!

10) ALLELUIA (3)

Alleluia, alleluia, allelu, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia, allelu, alle--luia!

11) ALLELUIA (4) new Missal translationRef. Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia!

Alleluia, alleluia! Alleluia, alleluia!

Chant for Ordinary Time:

Your words, O Lord, give joy to my heart.

Your teaching is light to my eyes

Chant for Advent:

Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.

All flesh shall see the salvation of God.

Chant for Easter:

Christ, our Paschal Lamb has been sacrificed.

Let us then feast with joy in the Lord.

12) ALLELUIA (5) Sing alleluia to the Lord

1. Sing alleluia to the Lord. Sing alleluia to the Lord.

Sing alleluia, sing alleluia. Sing alleluia to the Lord.

2. Jesus is risen from the dead. Jesus is risen from the dead.

Jesus is risen, Jesus is risen. Jesus is risen from the dead.

13) ALLELUIA (6) Thy Word

Thy word is a lamp into my feet

And a light unto my path

14) ALLELUIA (7) We sing of love

1. You speak of faith, alleluia!

You speak of hope, alleluia!

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You speak of justice, alleluia!

You speak of love, alleluia!

2. We sing of faith, alleluia!

We sing of hope, alleluia!We sing of justice, alleluia!

We sing of love, alleluia!

Lenten Alternate Lyrics

Through Your Word, we come to know Your love.

By Your Word, we now are healed.

For Your Word, we praise and give You thanks.

Through Your Word, we all are saved.

15) HOLY (1)

Ho-ly, ho--ly, ho-ly Lord. God of power and might.

Heaven and earth are filled with Your glory

Hosanna, hosanna on high.

Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord

Hosanna in the highest, Hosanna in the highest!

Hosanna, hosanna on high!

16) HOLY (2)

Holy Lord is Your name, from the heavens on high

Blessed be the Lords name, sing His glory forever!

Holy, holy is the Lord, for He dwells in our land!

17) HOLY (3)

Holy, holy, ho-o- ly Lord.

Heaven and earth are filled with your glory

Hosanna in the highest!Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord

Hosanna, Hosanna in the hi--ghest!

18) HOLY (4) new Missal translation

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts.

Heaven and earth are full of your glory, full of your glory.

Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna in the highest.

Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.

Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna in the highest.

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19) ACCLAMATION (1) Dying you destroyed our death

Dying, You destroyed our death. Rising, You restored our life.

Lord Jesus, Lord Jesus, come in glory (repeat)

20) ACCLAMATION (2)

Christ has died, Alleluia! Christ is risen, Alleluia!

Christ will come again. Alleluia-le-luia!

21) ACCLAMATION (3)

Lord by cross and resurrection, You have set us free

You are the savior of the world!

22) ACCLAMATION (4) We remember

We remember how you loved us to your death

And still we celebrate for you are with us here

And we believe that we will see you

When you come in your glory, Lord

We remember, we celebrate, we believe.

23) ACCLAMATION (5)

When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup,We proclaim your Death, O Lord,

Until you come again, until you come again,

We proclaim your death, O Lord.

24) GREAT AMEN (1)

A-men, a-men, a---men. A--men, a-men, amen. A-men.

25) GREAT AMEN (2)

A--men. Allelu-ia. Forever and e-ver.

Forever, allelu-ia. Forever and ever, Amen.

26) OUR FATHER (1)

Ref. Our Father who dwells in heaven

Holy be Your name, Your kingdom come

And Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven

1. Give us this day our daily bread

Forgive us our faults and failures

Lead us not into temptation

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The kingdom, the power, the Glory are Yours (Ref.)

27) OUR FATHER (2)

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Your Name

Your Kingdom come, Your Will be done on earth as it is in heaven

Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses

As we forgive those who trespass against us, hmm..

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us, deliver us from evil

Hmm.. Amen

28) OUR FATHER (3) new Missal translation

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name,

Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses

As we forgive those who trespass against us,

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us, deliver us from evil.

29) EMBOLISM (1)

For thine is the Kingdom, and the Power, and the Glory

Forever, Amen.

30) EMBOLISM (2)

For the kingdom, the power and the glory are Yours

Now and for ever.

31) LAMB OF GOD (1)

1. Lamb of God, You take away our sins

Have mercy on us, and all of mankind

2. Lamb of God, You take away our sinsHave mercy on us, and all of mankind

3. Lamb of God, You take away our sins

Wont You grant us Your peace, Your everlasting peace

32) LAMB OF GOD (2)

1. Jesus, Lamb of God,

You take away the sins of the world

Have mercy, have mercy on us

2. Bread of life and Saving Cup,

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You take away the sins of the world

Have mercy, have mercy on us

3. King of kings and Lord of lords,

You take away the sins of the world.Have mercy and grant us Your peace

33) LAMB OF GOD (3) new Missal translation

1. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,

have mercy, have mercy on us. (2x)

2. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,

Grant us peace, grant us peace.

34) ENTER REJOICE

1. Enter, rejoice and come in

Open your heart 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

That we may all one body beGather us all in Your love

3. Glory to God, glory!

Glory to God, glory!

Let us resound with joyful song

Glory to God, glory

4. Sing alleluia, sing alleluia!

Today will be a joyful day

Sing alleluia!

35) AS WE GATHER

As we gather may Your Spirit work within us

As we gather may we glorify Your name

Knowing well that as our hearts begin to worship

Well be blessed because we came

Well be blessed because we came

36) HERE WE ARE

Ref. Here we are all together as we sing our song joyfully

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Here we are joined together as we pray well always be

1. Join we now as friends and celebrate

The brotherhood we share all as one

Keep the fire burning, kindle it with careAnd well all join in and sing!

2. Freedom do we shout to everybody

And unless there is, we should pray

That soon therell be one brotherhood

Let us all join in and sing (Ref.)

3. Glorify the Lord with all our voices

Show Him were sincere by all our deeds

Shout the joys of freedom evrywhere

And well all join in and sing

4. Happy is the man does his best to

Free the troubled world from all its pain

Join we with that man and free the world

As we all join in and sing

5. Let us make the world an Alleluia!Let us make the world a better place

Keep a smile handy, have a helping hand

Let us all join in and sing

37) ALL THE ENDS OF THE EARTH

Ref. 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 evry age

2. Heaven and earth shall rejoice in His might

Evry heart, every nation call Him Lord

3. The Lord has made his salva-tion known

Faithful to His promises of old

Let the ends of the earth, let the sea and all it holdsMake music before our King!

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38) SING A NEW SONG

Ref. Sing a new song unto the Lord

Let your song be sung from mountains high

Sing a new song unto the Lord

Singing Alleluia

1. Yahwehs people dance for joy

O come before the Lord

And play for Him on glad tambourines

And let your trumpet sound

2. Rise O children from your sleep

Your Savior now has comeHe has turned your sorrow to joy

And filled your soul with song

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

39) CITY OF GOD1. 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.

Ref. 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 daughters of day

The One who has loved us,

Has brightened our way.

The Lord of all kindness

Has called us to be

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A light for His people

To set their hearts free. (Ref.)

40) LET HEAVEN REJOICE

Ref. Let heaven rejoice

And earth be glad

Let all creation sing!

Let children proclaim to every land:

Hosanna to our King!

1. Sound the trumpet into the night

The day of the Lord is near

Wake His people, lift your voice

Proclaim it to the world!

2. Rise in splendor, shake off your sleep

Put on your robes of joy

And in the morning you shall see

The glory of the Lord

3. Raise your voices, be not afraid

Proclaim it in evry land

Christ has died, but He has risen

He will come again (Ref.)

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 (Ref.)

5. Nations tremble, wise men amazed

A Child is born this night

Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty GodA Father, Prince of Peace (Ref.)

6. Songs of angels,

Glory on high, and peace to men on earth

I bear glad tidings: Born this day,

Your Savior and your God. (Ref.)

41) SING TO THE MOUNTAINS

Ref.Sing to the mountains

Sing to the sea

Raise your voices, lift your hearts

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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 pleaYou have saved my soul from death

You are my strength and my song (Ref.)

2. This is the day that the Lord has made

Let us be glad and rejoice

He has turned all death to life

Sing of the glory of God (Ref.)

42) GLORY AND PRAISERef. Glory and praise to our God

Who alone gives light to our days

Many are the blessings He bears

To those who trust in His ways

1. We the daughters and sons of Him

Who built the valleys and plains

Praise the wonders our God has done

In every heart that sings (Ref.)

2. In His wisdom He strengthens us

Like gold thats tested in fire

Through the power of sins prevail

Our God is there to save (Ref.)

3. Every moment of every day

Our God is waiting to save

Always ready to seek the lost

To answer those who pray

4. God has watered our barren land

And spent His merciful rain

Now the rivers of life run full

For anyone to drink

43) JUBILEE SONG

1.Its a time of joy, a time of peace

A time when hearts are then set free

A time to heal the wounds of division

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Its a time of grace, a time of hope

A time of sharing the gifts we have

A time to build the world that is one

Ref. Its a time to give thanks to the Father, Son and SpiritAnd with Mary, our mother, we sing this song

Open your hearts to the Lord, and begin to see the mystery

That we are all together as one family

No more walls, no more chains

No more selfishness and closed doors

For we are in the fullness of Gods time

Its the time of the Great Jubilee

2. Its a time of prayer, a time of praiseA time to lift our hands to God

A time to recall all our graces

Its a time to touch, a time to reach

Those hearts that often wander

A time to bring them back to Gods embrace

44) LEAD ME LORD

1. Lead me Lord

Lead me by the hand and make me face the rising sun

Comfort me through all the pains that life may bring

Theres no other hope that I can lean upon

Lead me Lord, all my life

2. Walk by me, walk by me across the lonely road of everyday

Take my arms and let Your hand show me the way

Show the way to live inside Your love

Lead me Lord, lead me all my life

Ref1. You are my light, Youre the lamp upon my feet

All the time, my Lord, I need You there

You are my life, I cannot live alone

Let me stay by Your guiding love

All through my life, lead me Lord

3. Lead me Lord, even though at times Id rather go along my way

Help me take the right direction, take Your roadLead me Lord, and never leave my side, all my days, all my life

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Ref2. You are my light, Youre the lamp upon my feet

All the time, my Lord, I need You there

You are my life, I cannot live alone

Let me stay by Your guiding love

All through my life, all through my days

Lead me O Lord, all my life

45) TAKE AND RECEIVE

Take and receive O Lord, my liberty

Take all my will, my mind, my memory

All things I hold and all I own are Thine

Thine was the gift, to Thee I all resign

Ref. Do Thou direct

And govern all and sway

Do what Thou wilt command and I obey

Only Thy grace, Thy love on me bestow

These make me rich, all else will I forego

46) BLESSED BE GOD

1. Blessed are you Lord God of all creation

Thanks to your goodness

This bread we offer

Fruits of the earth, works of our hands

It would become the Bread of Life

Ref. Blessed be God, blessed be God

Blessed be God, forever Amen! (2x)

2. Blessed are you Lord God of all creation

Thanks to Your goodness

This wine we offer

Fruits of the earth, works of our hands

It will become the Cup of Joy

47) IN HIM ALONE

Ref. In Him alone is our hope

In Him alone is our strengthIn Him alone are we justified

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In Him alone are we saved

1. What have we to offer

That does not fade nor wither

Can the world ever satisfy

The emptiness in our hearts

In vain we deny (Ref.)

2. When will you cease running

In search of hollow meaning

Let His love feed the hunger

In your soul till it overflows

With joy you yearn to know (Ref.)

Descant. In Him alone is our hope

Unto Him I pour out my heart

He alone will save me

With His love and mercy

48) I OFFER MY LIFE

Ref. Lord, I offer my life to You

Everything Ive been throughUse it for Your glory

Lord, I offer my days to You

Lifting my praise to You

As a pleasing sacrifice

Lord, I offer You my life

1. All that I am, all that I have

I lay them down before You, O Lord

All my regrets, all my acclaims

My joy and my pain

Im making them Yours

2. Things in the past, things yet unseen

Wishes and dreams

That are yet to come true

All of my heart, all of my praise

My heart and my hands are lifted to You

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49) ALL MY DAYS

Ref. Til the end of my days, O Lord, I will bless Your name

Sing your praise, give you thanks, all my days

1. You have made me little less than a God

And have lavished my heart with Your love

With dignity and honor Youve clothed me

Given me rule over all

2. You have blessed me with good things and plenty

And surrounded my table with friends

Their love and their laughter enrich me

Together we sing Your praise

3. Your sun and Your moon give me light

And Your stars show the way through the night

Your rivers and streams have refreshed me

I will sing Your praise

4. How great is Your love, O Father

That You sent us Your savior son

His death and His rising will heal usAnd draw us all unto you

50) ANIMA CHRISTI

1. Soul of Christ, sanctify me

Body of Christ, save me

Water from the side of Christ, wash me

Passion of Christ, give me strength

Ref. Hear me, Jesus

Hide me in Thy wounds that I may never leave Thy side

From all the evil that surrounds me, defend me

And when the call of death arrives, bid me come to Thee

That I may praise Thee with Thy saints forever

51) PRAYER FOR GENEROSITY

Dearest Lord, teach me to be generous

Teach me to serve You as I should

To give and not to count the cost

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To fight and not to heed the wounds

To toil and not to seek for rest

To labor and ask not for reward

Save that of knowing that I do

Your most holy will

52) ONE BREAD, ONE BODY

Ref. One bread, one body,

One Lord of all

One cup of blessing which we bless

And we, though many

Throughout the earth

We are one body in this one Lord

1. Gentile or Jew, servants or free

Woman or man, no more

2. Many the gifts, many the works

One in the Lord of all

3. Grain for the fields,

Scattered and grownGathered to one, for all

53) WE ARE AN OFFERING

1. We lift our voices, we lift our hands

We lift our lives up to You

We are an offering

2. Lord use our voices, Lord use our hands

Lord use our lives, they are Yours

We are an offering

Ref: All that we have, all that we are

All that we hope to be

We give to You, we give to You

54) ONE MORE GIFT

Ref: If theres one more giftId ask of You, Lord

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It would be peace here on earth

As gentle as Your childrens laughter

All around, all around

1. Your people have grown weary

Of living in confusion, when will we realize

That neither heaven is at peace

When we live not in peace (Ref.)

2. Grant me serenity, within

For the confusions around

Are mere reflections of

Whats within, whats within me. (Ref.)

55) IF I COULD TOUCH YOU

1. If I could touch You

Id heal Your broken palms

If I could hold You in my arms

Id call the soft breeze

To caress Your weary arms

Id call the moonbeam

To dispel this darkest nightIf I could touch You, I would

2. If I could hear You

Your words of anguish

If Youd just whisper in my ear

The sadness weighing down Your heart

That no man sees

If Youd just call me, I would sing

Of flaming hope

If I could hear You, I would

Ref. Long have I waited for you

To hear My cry

Long have I waited for you

To answer My plea

What you do to your brethren

You do it for Me

I am in the brokenness

And woundedness of man

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Counter. Yes, you can touch me

Im in the least of your brethren

Im in the weak and small

I need your hands to bear My weary arms

I need your touch to heal My wounded palms

Yes, you can touch Me.

Yes, you can hear Me.

56) LIFT UP YOUR HANDS

1. Life, is not at all that bad my friend

If you believe in yourself,

If you believe theres someoneWho walks through life with you

Youll never be alone

Just learn to reach out

And open your heart

Lift up your hands to God

And hell show you the way

Ref. And He said,

Cast your burdens upon Me,Those who are heavily laden

Come to me all of you who are tired

Of carrying heavy loads

For the yolk I will give you is easy

And the burden is light

Come to me, and I will give you rest.

2. When it seems the world

Is tumbling down on you

And you have no one

That you can hold on to

Just face the rising sun

And youll see hope

And theres no need to run

Lift up your hands to God

And Hell make you feel alright. (Ref.)

57) BE NOT AFRAID

1. You shall cross the barren desert

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But you shall not die of thirst

You shall wander far in safety

Though you do not know the way.

You shall speak your words in foreign lands

And all will understand

You shall see the face of God and live.

Ref. Be not afraid

I go before you always

Come follow Me

And I shall give you rest.

2. If you pass through raging waters

In the sea, you shall not drown

If you walk amidst the burning flames

You shall not be harmed.

If you stand before the pow'r of hell

And death is at your side

Know that I am with you, through it all.

3. Blessed are your poor

For the Kingdom shall be theirsBlest are you that weep and mourn

for one day you shall laugh.

And if wicked men insult and hate you

All because of Me

Blessed, blessed are you!

58) PRAYER OF RUPERT MAYER

1. Lord, what You will let it be so. Where You will there we will go

What is Your will help us to know

2. Lord, when You will the time is right. In You theres joy in strife

For Your will Ill give my life

3. To ease Your burden brings no pain, To forego all for You is gain

As long as I in You remain

4. Because You will it, it is best. Because You will it, we are blest

Till in Your hands our hearts find rest, our hearts find rest

Till in Your hands our hearts find rest

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59) YOU ARE MINE

1. I will come to you in the silence

I will lift you from all your fear

You will hear My voice

I claim you as My choice

Be still, and know I am near

2. I am hope for all who are hopeless

I am eyes for all who long to see

In the shadows of the night

I will be your light, come and rest in Me

Ref. Do not be afraid, I am with you

I have called you each by name

Come and follow me, I will bring you home

I love you, and you are mine

3. I am strength for all the despairing

Healing for the ones who dwell in shame

All the blind will see

The lame will all run freeAnd all will know My name (Ref.)

4. I am the Word that leads all to freedom

I am the peace the world cannot give

I will call your name

Embracing all your pain

Stand up, now, walk and live (Ref.)

60) AS THE DEER

1. As the deer panteth for the water

So my soul longeth after thee

You alone are my hearts desire

And I long to worship Thee

Ref. You alone are my strength, my shield

To You alone may my spirit yield

You alone are my hearts desire

And I long to worship Thee

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2. I want You more than gold and silver

Only You can satisfy

You alone are the true Joy-giver

And the Apple of my eye

3. Youre my friend and You are my brother

Even though You are a King

I love You more than any other

So much more than anything

61) YOU ARE NEAR

Ref. Yahweh, I know you are near

Standing always at my sideYou guard me from the foe

And You lead me in ways everlasting

1. Lord, you have searched my heart

And you know when I sit

And when I stand

Your hand is upon me,

Protecting me from death

Keeping me from harm (Ref.)

2. Where can I run from Your love?

If I climb to the heavens,

You are there

If I fly to the sunrise

Or sail beyond the sea

Still Id find you there (Ref.)

3. You know my heart and its ways

You who formed me before I was born

In the secret of darkness

Before I saw the sun

In my mothers womb (Ref.)

4. Marvelous to me are Your works

How profound

Are Your thoughts, my Lord

Even if I could count them

They number as the stars

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You would still be there (Ref.)

62) I LOVE THE LORD (Psalm 116)

Ref. I love the Lord, He is filled with compassion.

He turned to me on the day that I called.

From the snares of the dark, O, Lord, save my life,

Be my strength.

1. Gracious is the Lord, and just.

Our God is mercy, rest to the weary.

Return my soul to the Lord our God who bids tears away.

I love the Lord.

2. How can I repay the Lord

For all the goodness He has shown me?

I will raise the cup of salvation and call on His name.

I love the Lord.

3. I shall live my vows to You before Your people,

I am Your servant.

I will offer You my sacrifice of praise and of pray'r.

I love the Lord.

End. From the snares of the dark, O, Lord, save my life,

Be my strength.

63) MAGNIFICAT (by David Haas)

Ref. All that I am sings of the God

Who brings new life to birth in me

My spirit soars on the wings of my Lord

1. My soul gives glory to the Lord, rejoicing in my saving God

Who looks upon me in my state, and all the world will call me blest

For God works marvels in my sight, and Holy, Holy is Gods name

2. Gods mercy is from age to age, on those who follow in fear

Whose arm is power and strength,

And scatters all the proud of heart

Who casts the mighty from their thrones

And raises up the lowly ones

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3. God fills the starving with good things

The rich are left with empty hand

Protecting all the faithful ones

Remembring Israel with mercy

The promise known to those before

And to their children forever

64) HOW LOVELY IS YOUR DWELLING PLACE

Ref. How lovely is Your dwelling place

O Lord, mighty God, Lord of All

1. Even the lowly sparrow

Finds a home for her broodAnd the swallow, a nest for herself

Where she may lay her young

In Your altars, my King and my God (Ref.)

2. Blessed are they

Whose dwelling is Your own, Lord of peace

Blest are they refreshed by springs and by rain

When dryness daunts and scathes

Behold my Shield, my King and my God (Ref.)

3. I would forsake

A thousand other days anywhere

If I could spend one day in Your courts

Belong to You alone

My Glory, my King and my God (Ref.)

Coda. How lovely, Your dwelling place

O Lord, mighty God, Lord of all

65) BE IT UNTO ME

Ref. Be it unto me

According to Your Word

According to Your promises,

I can stand secure

Carve upon my heart

The truth that sets me free

According to Your Word, O Lord

Be it unto me

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1. You promised Your blood will deliver

Lord, we believe its true

You promised us joy like a river

And Lord, we receive it from You

These things You have spoken

And Youre bringing to pass

This worlds disappearing

But Your word will last

2. You promised to carry our sorrow

Lord, we believe its true

You promised unending tomorrows

Lord, we receive them from You

Youll be our provider

In Your word its revealed

And by the stripes that You bore

Lord, we have been healed

Last. According to Your word O Lord

Be it unto me

66) IMMACULATE MOTHER

1. Immaculate Mother

We come at thy call

And low at thy altar

Before thee we fall

Ref. Ave, Ave, Ave Maria

Ave, Ave, Ave Maria

2. We pray for our country

The land of our birth

We pray for all nations

That peace be on earth

3. In grief and temptation

In joy and in pain

Well seek thee our mother

Nor seek thee in vain

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67) MOTHER OF CHRIST

1. Mother of Christ, mother of Christ

What shall I ask of Thee?

I do not sigh for the wealth of earth

For the joys that fade and flee, but

Mother of Christ, mother of Christ

This do I long to see

The bliss untold, which your arms enfold

The treasure upon your knee

2. Mother of Christ, mother of Christ

I toss on a stormy sea

Oh lift your child as a beacon light

To the port where I fain would be, and

Mother of Christ, mother of Christ

This do I ask of thee

When the voyage is oer

Oh stand on the shore

And show Him at last to me

68) GENTLE WOMAN

1. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with youBlessed are you among women

And blest is the fruit of your womb, Jesus

Holy Mary, mother of God, Pray for us sinners

Now at the hour of our death, Amen

Ref. Gentle woman, quiet light

Morning star, so strong and bright

Gentle mother, peaceful dove

Teach us wisdom, teach us love

2. You were chosen by the Father

You were chose for the Son

You were chosen from all women

And for woman, a shining one

3. Blessed are you among women

Bless in turn all women too

Blessed they with peaceful spirits

Blessed they with gentle hearts

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69) TANTUM ERGO

Tantum ergo sacramentum

Veneremur cernui

Et antiquum documentum

Novo cedat ritui,

Praestet fides supplementum

Sensuum defectui.

Genetori, Genitoque

Laus et jubilatio

Salus honor, virtus quoque

Sit, et benedictio;Procedenti ab utroque

Compar sit laudatio,

Amen. Amen.

70) I SEEK YOU FOR I THIRST

Ref. Though many times

I run from You in shame

I lift my hands and call upon you name

For underneath the shadow of Your wings

My melody is You

1. O Lord, I seek You for I thirst

Your mercy is the rain

On the desert of my soul

2. O Lord, I raise my lifeless eyes

And see Your glory shine

How your kindness overflows

3. O Lord, Your sanctuary calls

I yearn to be with You

In the rivers of Your love

71) STRONG AND CONSTANT

1. I will be Yahweh who walks with You

You will be always within My handsTake your heart and give it all to Me

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Ref. 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 every land

Should you call then you will truly know

3. When you know sorrow within your life

I will come, I will embrace your heart

Through your pain you will discover me

72) HE WILL CARRY YOU1. There is no problem too big

God cannot solve it

There is no mountain too tall

He cannot move it

There is no storm too dark

God cannot calm it

There is no sorrow too deep

He cannot soothe it

Ref. If He carried the weight of the world

Upon His shoulders

I know, my brother, that He will carry you

If He carried the weight of the world

Upon His shoulders

I know, my sister, that He will carry you

Bridge: He said Come unto me

All who are weary,

And I will give you rest

73) SHINE, JESUS SHINE

1. Lord the light of Your love is shining

In the midst of the darkness shining

Jesus, Light of the World, shine upon us

Set us free by the truth You now bring us

Shine on me, shine on me

Ref: Shine, Jesus, shine

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Fill this land with the Fathers glory

Blaze, Spirits blaze! Set our hearts on fire

Flow, river, flow! Flood the nations

With grace and mercy

Send forth Your word, Lord

And let there be light

2. Lord I come to Your awesome presence

From the shadows into Your radiance

By the blood I may enter Your brightness

Search me, try me

Consume all my darkness

Shine on me, shine on me! (Ref.)

3. As we gaze into Your kingly brightness

So our face display Your likeness

Ever changing from glory to glory

Mirrored here may our lives tell Your story

Shine on me, shine on me! (Ref.)

74) SERVICE

1. We are made for serviceTo care for all men

We are made for love

Both time and again

A love that will lead

Through sorrow and pain

A love that will never die with strain

2. God sent His Son

To show us the way

One who shares His love

Every minute of the day

One who shed His blood

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

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When nobody shares

But if man gives himself

To help other men

The happiness of man will live within

75) LORD HERE I AM

Lord, here I am to answer Your call

Lord, here I am to serve and love You

I have left everything just to follow You

Here is my heart, here is my mind

Here is my soul, here is my whole self

I am for You and You alone

76) REFINERS FIRE

1. Purify my heart

Let me be as gold

And precious silver

Purify my heart

Let me be as gold, pure gold

Ref. Refiners fire

My hearts one desire is to be holy

Set apart for You, Lord

I choose to be holy

Set apart for You, my Master

Ready to do Your will

2. Purify my heart

Cleanse me from within,

And make me holy

Purify my heart

Cleanse me from within,

Deep within (Ref.)

77) IN HIS TIME

1. In His time, in His time

He makes all things beautiful

In His time

Lord, please show me every dayAs Youre teaching me Your way

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And Ill do just what You say

In Your time

2. In Your time, in Your time

You make all things beautiful

In Your time

Lord, my life to You I bring

May each song I have to sing

Be to You a lovely thing

In Your time

78) PASS IT ON

1. It only takes a sparkTo get the fire going

And soon all those around

Can warm up in its glowing

Thats how it is with Gods love

Once youve experienced it

You spread His love to everyone

You want to pass it on

2. What a wondrous time is springWhen all the trees are budding

The birds begin to sing

The flowers start their blooming

Thats how it is with Gods love

Once youve experienced it

You want to sing, its fresh like spring

You want to pass it on

3. I wish for you my friend

This happiness that Ive found

You can depend on Him

It matters not where youre bound

Ill 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

79) TIME TO CHANGE

1. Its time for us

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To make our dreams come true

A guiding voice will tell us what to do

Its the time to change ourselves

And show the world

That we still care for men

And well lead them there

2. Well lead them to

A place beyond the sea

A place of love

Where everyone is free

Dont despair the path

To happiness is wide

If we must change our ways

Call on God for our guide

80) HAPPY IS THE MAN

Ref. Happy is the man who loves the Lord

Happy is the man who walks in His ways

Happy is the man who loves the Lord

Happy is the man who walks in His ways

1. On the upright the Lord shall shine

Like a lamp to light the dark

He will be slow to anger

For He is God not man (Ref.)

2. And the Lord shall be his refuge

Like a stronghold from the foe

He shall raise the lowly

The proud He shall make low (Ref.)

3. He shall shatter the chains that bind you

Set you free among the clouds

Sin shall no more hold you

For he is God, not man

81) I SEE YOU LORD

1.Im so blessed, my Lord, I can see You

In all the lovely things so fine and true

I see You in the beauty

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Of the flowers and the rain

I see You between the lines

Of a sweet refrain

2. Im so blessed my Lord, I can see You

Even when Im lonely and in pain

I see You in the beauty of the stars at night

I see You in my life, I feel alright

Ref. I see You Lord

In sorrow and in happiness

I see You in the glory of sweet success

I see You, Lord, every hour, every day

I can see You Lord, whenever I pray

3. Im so blessed my Lord I can see You

In the smile of a baby, sweet and true

I can see You in the eyes

Of my very best friends

I see You in these bonds

Just like Your love that never ends. (Ref.)

Coda. I pray

I can see You Lord, whenever I pray

I see You, Lord

82) STEADFAST LOVE

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases

His mercy never comes to an end

They are new every morning

New every morning

Great is Thy faithfulness, O Lord

Great is Thy faithfulness

83) COME FILL MY WORLD

Ref. Come fill my world

Come fill my life

Come take my hand

And walk with me (2x)

1. Without clouds, the rain wont come

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Without rain, the grass wont grow

Without sun, the flowers die

Without God, we cannot be

2. Without eyes, we cannot see

Without hands, we cannot touch

Without hearts, we cannot love


3. Without bread, we cannot live

Without friends, we cannot share

Without joy, we cannot hope


84) LIVING WATER

Ref. I will give you living water

Shade to rest under, Strength to your heart

Go deep within me, filled by my Spirit

My burdens are easy, My life it is yours.

1. We have been with the lonely

To the hungry we've given Your breadWe now come with all

Our hopes and dreams.

To rest awhile with you. (Ref.)

2.To the empty we've carried

Your Word of hope and of life.

Build us now beyond

Our hopes and dreams

'Till we live in you. (Ref.)

85) PRAYER OF ST. FRANCIS

1. Make me a channel of Your peace

Where there is hatred, let me bring Your love

Where there is injury, Your pardon Lord

And when theres doubt, true faith in You

2.Make me a channel of Your peace

Where theres despair in life,

Let me bring hope

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Where there is darkness, only light

Where theres sadness, ever joy

Ref. O Master, grant that I may never seek

So much to be consoled as to console

To be understood as to understand

To be loved as to love with all my soul

3. Make me a channel of Your peace

It is in pardoning that we are pardoned

In giving to all men that we received

And in dying that were born to eternal life

86) BRIDGE OF LOVE

1. Theres a gap in the world

Only love can fill

And we can bridge that gap

If we have the will

No it wont be easy

Well need help from above

If everybody pitches in

We can build a bridge of love

Ref: Lets build the bridge of love

Across the sea of hate, nation to nation

Standing through each generation

Lets build a bridge of love

Across the sea of hate

Hand in hand, side by side

Thats what its gonna take

87) COVENANT JOURNEY

1. Let me walk with you

As we journey through this life

Searching for its meaning

As its moment passes by

Let the hands of time

Be like footprints in the sand

As I carry you

From the dawn to the setting sun

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Ref. With just one hand

We can travel far together

One life sharing in love

I will hold you forever

Yes, I love you with all my life

2. Therell be many crossroads

As we walk along the way

Therell be many questions

As we live life day by day

But this will never matter,

I will always be there

Well surely find the answer

Cause we care

88) YOUR HEART TODAY

1. Where there is fear I can allay

Where there is pain I can heal

Where there are wounds I can bind

And hunger I can fill

Ref. Lord, grant me courageLord, grant me strength

Grant me compassion

That I may be Your heart today

2. Where there is hate I can comfort

Where there are yokes I can release

Where there are captives, I can free

And anger I can appease (Ref.)

Bridge. When comes the day I dread

To see our broken world

Compel me from my cell grown cold

That Your people I may behold (V1.)

Coda: And when Ive done all that I could

Yet there are hearts I cannot move

Lord, give me hope

That I may be Your heart today

89) PASTORALE

1. I am your reed,

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Sweet Shepherd, glad to be

Now if you will, breathe out your joy in me

And make bright songs or fill me

With the soft moan of your love

When your delight has failed

To call or move your flock from wrong

2. Make children songs or any song to fill

Your reed with breath of life but at your will

Lay down the flute and take repose

While music infinite is silence in our heart

And laid on it your reed is mute

3. I am your reed,

Sweet Shepherd, glad to be

Lay down the flute and take repose

While music infinite is silence in our heart

And laid on it your reed is mute

90) PEACE

1. Peace I give to you

My peace I leave with youThe world cannot give

The world cannot see

The world does not know My love

Ref: Love, love is all my friends

Love will make you free

Walk the roads that I have walked

And you will walk with me


My peace I leave with you

The cup that you drink

Will flow in your lives

And youll drink the wine of love


My peace I leave with you

The bread that you eat

The lives that you lead

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Are fruits of the love we have

91) I WILL SING FOREVER

Ref1. 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

And of peace

1. Let us wake at the morningAnd 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 (Ref1)

Ref2. I will sing forever

Of Your love, O LordFor 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

92) CHRISTIFY

1. Christify the gifts we bring to You

Bounty of the earth, receive anew

Take and bless the work of our hands

Christify these gifts at Your command

2. Sun and moon and earth & wind & rain

All the worlds contained in evry grain

All the toil and dreams of humankind

All we are we bring as bread and wine

3. Turn the bread & wine our hearts implore

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To the living presence of the Lord

Blessed and broken shared with all in need

All our hungers sacred bread will feed

4. With this bread and wine You Christify

Now our deepest thirst You satisfy

We who by this bread You sanctify

Draw the world for You to Chrstify

93) POWER OF YOUR LOVE

1. Lord I come to You

Let my heart be changed, renewed

Flowing from the graceThat Ive found in You

And Lord Ive come to know

The weaknesses I see in me

Will be stripped away

By the power of Your love

Ref. Hold me close

Let Your love surround me

Bring me near, draw me to Your sideAnd as I wait, Ill rise up like an eagle

And I will soar with You

Your spirit leads me on

In the power of Your love

2. Lord unveil my eyes

Let me see You face to face

The knowledge of Your love

As You live in me

Lord renew my mind

As Your will unfolds in my life

In living every day

In the power of Your love

94) HERE I AM LORD

1. I, the Lord of sea and sky

I have heard my people cry

All who dwell in dark and sin

My hand will save

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I, who made the stars and night

I will make the darkness bright

Who will bear My light to them

Whom shall I send?

Ref. Here I am Lord, is it I Lord?

I have heard You calling in the night

I will go Lord, if You lead me

I will hold Your people in my heart

2. I, the Lord of snow and rain

I have borne my peoples pain

I have wept for love of them

They turn away

I will break their hearts of stone

Fill their hearts with love alone

I will speak My word to them

Whom shall I send?

95) JESUS, YOURE THE SWEETEST NAME

1. Jesus, Youre the sweetest name of all

Jesus, You always hear me when I callOh Jesus, You lift me up each time I fall

Youre the sweetest, sweetest name of all

2.Jesus, how I love to praise Your name

Jesus, Youre the first, the last, the same

Oh Jesus, you died and took away my sins


3. Jesus, Youre the soon and coming King

Jesus, we need the love that You can bring

Oh Jesus, we lift our voice to You and sing


96) GIVE THANKS

1. Give thanks with a grateful heart

Give thanks to the Holy One

Give thanks because Hes given

Jesus Christ, His son

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Ref. And now, let the weak say I am strong

Let the poor say I am rich

Because of what the Lord has done for us

End. Give thanks

97) LET THERE BE PEACE

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 us walk with each otherIn perfect harmony

2. Let peace begin with me

Let this be the moment now

With every step I take

Let this be my solemn vow

To take each moment

And live each moment

In peace eternallyLet there be peace on earth

And let it begin with me

98) ALL THAT WE HAVE

Ref: All that we have

And all that we offer

Comes from our hearts

Both frightened and free

Take what we bring now

And give what we need

All done in His name

1. Some men rely on their power

Others put trust in their gold

Some men have only their Savior

Whose faithfulness never grows old (Ref.)

2. Sometimes the road may be lonesome

Often we may lose our way

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Take courage and always remember

Love isnt just for a day

3. Sometimes when troubles are many

Life can seem empty, its true

But look at the life of the Master

Who lovingly suffered for you

99) ONLY SELFLESS LOVE

1. Today, in the world where life is born

Theres a struggle that is fought

To be welcomed, to be cared for, to be at home

Today, where all life seems bought and usedTheres a struggle to belong

To be free and to be a gift to everyone

Ref. We call all families, rise up and raise your hands as one

Come show the world the love that binds all Gods children into one

We call all families, share the treasure thats in your hands

What can save us now, what can lead us now

What can make us all be one

Chorus. Only selfless love Jesus showed the world

That only selfless love can bring a hundred folds

Of fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, homes

Where peace and mercy reigns, Where faith and hope remains

Where life begins and ends in Gods embrace

Calling all families, lets make it happen through only selfless love

Coda. Like the Holy family, With Jesus, Joseph and Mary

Home is where true love begins

Love rejoices, love embraces (Ref. & Chorus)

100) LOVE IS THE ANSWER

1. Morning comes and I must go

Day is breaking yonder

After all the places I have been

Now Im going home

I have been to seek the sky

To travel on the highway

And the time has come, I dont know why

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I am going home

Ref1. Where is the answer

To so many questions

I dont know, so I begin another journey

Where is the meaning to my world?

I see the answer now

2. Though we came by different roads

Now we walk together

Stay beside me all my days

Strangers never more

Through the cool of summer rains

By the hearthside fire

Ill be with you when nothing remains

I am home to stay

Ref2. For love is the answer

To so many questions, now I know

And I can stop my endless wandring

Love gives meaning to my world

I see the answer now

101) YOU ARE MY HIDING PLACE

You are my hiding place

You always fill my heart

With songs of deliverance

Whenever I am afraid,

I will trust in You, I will trust in You

Let the weak say

I am strong, in the strength of my Lord.

I will trust in You.

102) GOD IS MY REFUGE

God is my refuge, my trust and my deliverer

A help close at hand in times of distress

Ref. So I will lift my eyes unto the mountains

From whence comes my help

From the Lord, enthroned on high

He is my rock and my salvation

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Ill stand firm (Ref.)

103) LIKE CEDARS THEY SHALL STAND

Ref. I will play for Him on my harp

With my lute and ten-stringed lyre

I will greet the Lord with my song

I will sing of the ways of the Lord

1. Good it is that we should sing

To honor Yahwehs name

To thank Him for His love at dawn

His faithfulness through night (Ref.)

2. Great and wide Your kindness Lord

And fathoms deep Your heart

The wicked heart shall not perceive

The foolish heart shall fall (Ref.)

3. Upon my head You pour Your oil

You mark me as Your own

And filled with gladness I shall sing

My horn shall sound Your call (Ref.)

4. The just shall grow as tall as palms,

Like cedars they shall stand

And planted firmly on their God

They shall not break nor bow. (Ref.)

104) I LOVE YOU LORD

I love you Lord, and I lift my voice

To worship You, All my soul rejoice

Take joy, my King, in what You hear

May it be a sweet, sweet sound, in your ear

105) HE IS EXALTED

1. He is exalted, the King is exalted on high

I will praise Him

He is exalted forever exalted

And I will praise His name

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2. He is the Lord, forever His truth shall reign

Heaven and earth, rejoice in His holy name

He is exalted, the King is exalted on high

106) MAJESTY

1. Majesty, worship His majesty

Unto Jesus be glory, honor and praise

Majesty, Kingdom authority

Flows from His throne, unto His own

His anthem raise!

Ref. So exalt, lift up on high, the name of Jesus

Magnify come glorify Christ Jesus the KingMajesty, worship His majesty

Jesus who died, now glorified, King of all Kings

107) MAKE MY HEART YOUR DWELLING PLACE

Make my heart Your dwelling place,

A temple just for You

A consecrated resting place, a vessel ever true

Make my heart a fire,

With the brightness of Your Son

Make my heart a dwelling place,

For the Holy One (Repeat All)

108) WHO AM I

1. Who am I, that the Lord of all the earth

Would care to know my name,

Would care to feel my hurt

Who am I, that the Bright and Morning StarWould choose to light my way

For my ever wandrng heart

Ref. Not because of who I am

But because of what Youve done

Not because of what Ive done

But because of who You are

Chorus. I am a flower quickly fadingHere today and gone tomorrow

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A wave tossed in the ocean, a vapor in the wind

Still You hear me when Im calling

Lord, You catch me when Im falling

And Youve told me who I am, I am Yours.

2. Who am I, that the eyes that see my sin

Would look on me with love

And watch me rise again

Who am I, that the voice that calmed the sea

Would call out through the rain

And calm the storm in me (Ref & Chorus)

109) AMAZING GRACE1. Amazing grace! How sweet the sound

That saved a wretch like me

I once was lost but now Im found

Was blind, but now I see

2. Twas grace that taught my heart to fear

And grace my fears relieved

How precious did that grace appear

The hour I first believed

3. Through many dangers, toils and snares

I have already come

Tis grace that brought me safe thus far

And grace will lead me home

4. The Lord has promised good to me

His word my hope secures

He will my shield and portion be

As long as life endures

5. When weve been there ten thousand years

Bright shining as the sun

Weve no less days to sing Gods praise

Than when we first begun

110) MAKE ME A SERVANTMake me a servant, humble and meek

Lord, let me lift up those who are weak

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And may the prayer of my heart always be

Make me a servant, make me a servant

Make me a servant today

111) ONE LITTLE CANDLE

Its 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 is a tiny spark

That the world would be free

The wonderful dawn of

A new day wed seeAnd if everyone lit just one little candle

What a bright world this would be!

112) THEYLL KNOW WE ARE CHRISTIANS

1. We are one in the Spirit, we are one in the Lord

We are one in the Spirit, we are one in the Lord

And we pray that all unity may one day be restored

Ref. And theyll know we are Christians by our love, by our love

Yes, theyll know we are Christians by our love

2. We will walk with each other, we walk hand in hand

We will walk with each other, we walk hand in hand

And together well spread the news that God is in our land

3. We will work with each other, we will work side by side

We will work with each other, we will work side by side

And well guard each ones dignity and save each ones pride

4. All praise to the Father, from whom all things come

And all praise to Christ Jesus, his only Son

And all praise to the Spirit, who make us one

113) SPIRIT SONG

1. O let the Son of God enfold you, with His Spirit and His love

Let Him fill your heart and satisfy your soulO let Him have those things that hold you, and His Spirit like a dove

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Will descend upon your life and make you whole

Ref. Jesus, Oh Jesus, come and fill Your lambs

Jesus, Oh Jesus, come and fill Your lambs

2. O come and sing this song with gladness, as your hearts are filled

with joy

Lift your hands in sweet surrender to His name

Oh give Him all your tears of sadness, give Him all your years of pain

And youll enter into life in Jesus name

114) COME HOLY SPIRIT

1. Come, Holy Spirit, I need YouCome, Holy Spirit, I pray

Come in Your strength and Your power

Come in Your own special way

2. Come like a spring in the desert

Come to the weary of soul

O let Your sweet healing power

Touch me and make me whole

3. Halina, Espiritu Santo

Kinakailangan kita

Sigla at lakas ng mahina

Pag-asa Ka naming lahat

4. Glory be to the Father

Glory be to the Son

Glory be to the Spirit

Now and forever, Amen

115) ON EAGLES WINGS

1. You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord

Who abide in His shadow for life

Say to the Lord, My Refuge,

My Rock in whom I trust.

Ref.And He will raise you up on eagles wings

Bear you on the breath of dawn

Make you to shine like the sun

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And hold you in the palm of His hand.

2. The snare of the fowler will never capture you

And famine will bring you no fear

Under His wings your refuge,

His faithfulness you shield

3. You need not fear the terror of the night

Nor the arrow that flies by day

Though thousands fall about you

Near you it shall not come

4. For to His angels Hes given a command

To guard you in all of your ways

Upon their hands they will bear you up

Lest you dash your foot against a stone

116) HEAL OUR LAND

1. If my people will humble themselves,

Humble themselves and pray

If they seek my face and humble themselves

And turn from their wicked ways

Ref1. I will from heaven and forgive their sins

I will hear from heaven and heal their land

Chorus. Lord, heal our land. Father, heal our land

Hear our cry and turn our nation back to You

Lord, heal our land. Hear us, O Lord, and heal our land

Forgive our sins and heal our broken land

2. Lord, we bow our knee, we humble ourselves

Humble ourselves and pray

Lord, we seek Your face and humble ourselves

And turn from our wicked ways

Ref2. Father, in Your mercy, forgive our sins

Father, in Your mercy, come heal our land. (Repeat Chorus)

Last. (Lord heal our land, Father, heal our land.

Hear our cry and heal our broken land.

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117) TELL THE WORLD OF HIS LOVE

1. For God so loved the world, He gave us His only Son

Jesus Christ our Savior, His most precious one

He has sent us His message of love, and sends those who hear

To bring the message to everyone in a voice loud and clear

Ref. Let us tell the world of His love

The greatest love the world has known

Search the world for those

Who have walked astray and lead them home

Fill the worlds darkest corners

With His light from up aboveWalk every step, every mile, every road

And tell the world, tell the world of His love

118) SAVE US, O LORD

Ref. Save us, O Lord; carry us back

Rouse your power and come

Rescue your people; show us your face

Bring us back

1. O Shepherd of Israel, hear us

Return and we shall be saved

Arise, O Lord

Hear our cries, O Lord

Bring us back!

2. How long will you hide from your people

We long to see your face

Give ear to us

Draw near to us, Lord God of hosts!

3. Turn again; care for you vine

Protect what your right hand has planted

Your vineyards are trampled

Uprooted and burned

Come to us, Father of might!

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119) NOW WE REMAIN

Ref. We hold the death of the Lord

Deep in our hearts

Living, now we remain

With Jesus, the Christ

1. Once we were people afraid

Lost in the night

Then by your cross we were saved

Dead became living, life from your giving

2. Something which we have known

Something weve touched

What we have seen with our eyes:

This we have heard; life giving Word

3. He chose to give of himself

Became our bread

Broken, that we might live

Love beyond love, pain for our pain

4. We are the presence of God;This is our call

Now to become bread and wine:

Food for the hungry, life for the weary

For to live with the Lord

We must die with the Lord.

120) WE REMEMBER

Ref. We remember how You loved us

To Your death, and still we celebrate

For You are with us here

And we believe that we will see You

When You come, in Your glory Lord

We remember, we celebrate, we believe

1. Here a million wounded souls are yearning just to touch you and be

healed

Gather all Your people, and hold them to Your heart (Ref.)

2. Now we recreate Your love, we bring the bread and wine to share a

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meal

Sign of grace and mercy, the presence of the Lord (Ref.)

3. Christ, the Fathers great Amen to all the hopes and dreams of every

heart

Peace beyond all telling, and freedom from all fear (Ref.)

4. See the face of Christ revealed in every person standing by Your side

Gift to one another, and temples of Your love (Ref.)

121) JESUS ON THE CROSS

1. You tore yourself from home

From everything You ownedThe only son, a hidden sun

To find the homeless ones

2. You walked our wounded roads

In Your poor mans clothes

The boundless sky, God most high

Bowed before our eyes

Ref. Jesus on the cross, shelter for the lostReveal Your light, befriend our nights

Fill our broken lives

3.You cast yourself to sea

The net that set us free

The living breath, embraced our death

To reach our darkest depths (Ref.)

4. You bared Yourself for all

You poured your thirsting soul

Your emptied cup, Your every drop

Has raised the fallen up (Ref.)

122) OUT OF ROADS

1. I just ran out of roads again. Dont know where to turn.

I started counting stars again, then I lost my way

I just ran out of time again, will I ever learn

To stop my chase of hours again, only to learn Ive lost the day

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Ref1. The last thing I need is to hear this whisper in the wind

The last thing I want is this voice that rises from within

Ill need to go home soon, I know. But maybe tomorrow, not now

When the last thing I need here and now, Is this lasting need for you

2. Ive been rushing out of rooms again, too afraid to stay

Ive been dreaming of some rainbows end, but the colors melt away

Should my heart be like an open door, helpless to the storm

Permit your wind to touch my soul, only to leave this aching song

(Ref1.)

123) GOD OF SILENCE

1. The God of silence beckons meTo journey to my heart where He awaits

O Lord, I hear You calling tenderly

To You I come to gaze

At the beauty of Your face I cannot see

To rest in Your embrace I cannot feel

To dwell in Your love hurting but sweet

To be with You, to glimpse eternity

Ref1. God of night, fount of all my delightShow Your light

That my heart, like Yours, burn bright

2. Be still the torment of the night

Will not encumber you, if you believe

My child this darkness isnt emptiness

For here I mold your heart

Unto My image painfully you long to see

The self you yearn to be, but fear to know

The world from which you flee

In Me find home

All these I give you, if you remain in Me

Ref2. I am ever here

My child, you need not fear

The dark will set you free,

And bring your heart to Me

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124) HOSEA

1. Come back to Me with all your heart

Dont let fear keep us apart

Trees do bend, though straight and tall

So must we to others call

Ref. Long have I waited for your coming

Home to me and living deeply our new life

2. The wilderness will lead You

To your heart where I will speak

Integrity and justice

With tenderness you shall know (Ref.)

3. You shall sleep secure with peace

Faithfulness will be your joy (Ref.)

125) BECAUSE HE LIVES

1. God sent His son, they called him Jesus

He came to love, heal and forgive

He lived and died to buy my pardon

An empty grave is there to proveMy Savior lives

Ref. Because He lives

I can face tomorrow

Because He lives, all fear is gone

Because I know He holds the future

And life is worth the living just

Because He lives

2. How sweet to hold a newborn baby

And feel the pride and joy he gives

But greater still the calm assurance

This child can face uncertain days

Because he lives

3. And then one day, Ill cross the river

Ill fight lifes final war with pain

And then as death gives way to victory

Ill see the lights of glory

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And Ill know He lives

126) RECEIVE THE POWER

1. Every nation, every tribe

Come together to worship You

In Your presence we delight

We will follow to the ends of the earth

Ref. Alleluia! Alleluia!

Receive the power from the Holy Spirit

Alleluia! Alleluia!

Receive the power

To be a light unto the world

2. As Your Spirit calls to rise

We will answer and do Your will

Well forever testify

Of Your mercy and unfailing love

127) O COME DIVINE MESSIAH

1. O come, Divine Messiah

The world in silence waits the day

When hope shall sing its triumph

And sadness flee away

Ref. Sweet Savior haste; Come, come to earth

Dispel the night and show Thy face

And bid us hail the dawn of grace

128) A CHRISTMAS PRAISE1. Sing! Rejoice in gladness!

A King is born in Bethlehem!

A star in heaven descends,

descends with angels' glory and praise

Let all the earth raise her voice upon Him Who is the Lord of all

Sing my soul a pah-pa-rap-pa-rap-pah

And hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah!

Ref1. Jesus Christ is bornin Bethlehem today

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Behold the gentle one and say

"Our lives are Yours today!"

Receive our praise to Thee

And see us raise our arms

Lord Jesus, take our arms

And bring us to the joy of Christmas today

Wake, o lonely stranger!

Arise, o sleepy shepherd

Kings of all ye nations,

Come see the lowly manger of Christ

Redeemer and Son of God the True One!

Come and exalt Him now

Sing my soul a pah-pa-rap-pa-rap-pah

And hallelujah, hallelujah, hallelujah!

129) ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH

1. Angels we have heard on high

Sweetly singing oer the plain

And the mountains in reply

Echoing their joyous strain

Ref. Glo--ria! In Excelsis Deo! (2x)

2. Shepherd why this jubilee

Why your joyous strains prolong

Say what may the tidings be

Which inspire your heavnly song

130) O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL

1. O come, all ye faithful

Joyful and triumphant

O come ye, o come ye to Bethlehem

Come and behold Him

Born the King of angels

Ref: O come let us adore Him (2x)

O come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord

2.Sing, choirs of angels, sing in exultation

Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above

Glory to God, all glory in the highest (Ref.)

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3. Yea, Lord, we greet Thee

Born this happy morning

Jesus, to Thee be glory given

Word of the Father

Now in flesh appearing (Ref.)

131) SILENT NIGHT

1. Silent night, holy night

All is calm, all is bright

Round yon Virgin, mother and child

Holy Infant so tender and mild

Sleep in heavenly peace (2X)

2. Silent night, holy night!

Shepherds quake at the sight

Glories stream from heaven afar

Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia

Christ, the Savior is born (2X)

3. Silent night, holy night

Son of God, loves pure lightRadiant beams from Thy holy face

With the dawn of redeeming grace

Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth (2X)

132) WHAT CHILD IS THIS

1. What child is this, who, laid to rest,

On Mary's lap is sleeping?

Whom angels greet with anthems sweet,

While shepherds watch are keeping?

This, this is Christ the King,

Whom shepherds guard and angels sing:

Haste, haste to bring him laud,

The babe, the son of Mary.

2. Why lies he in such mean state

Where ox and ass are feeding?

Good Christian, fear: for sinners here,

The silent Word is pleading.

Nails, spear, shall pierce Him through,

The Cross be borne, for me, for you.

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Hail, hail, the Word made flesh,

The Babe, the Son of Mary!

133) MARYS BOY CHILD

1. Long time ago in Bethlehem

So the Holy Bible said

Mary's boy child Jesus Christ

Was born on Christmas Day.

Ref. Hark now hear the angels sing

A new king born today

And man will live forevermore

Because of Christmas Day.Trumpets sound and angels sing,

Listen to what they say

That man will live forevermore

Because of Christmas Day.

2. While shepherds watch

Their flocks by night,

They see a bright new shining star,

They hear a choir singThe music seemed to come from afar.

3. Now Joseph and his wife, Mary,

Came to Bethlehem that night,

They found no place to bear her child,

Not a single room was in sight.

4. By and by they find a little nook

In a stable all forlorn,

And in a manger cold and dark,

Mary's little boy was born.

134) AWAY IN A MANGER

1. Away in a manger, no crib for His bed

The little Lord Jesus

Laid down His sweet head

2. The stars in the bright sky

Looked down where He lay

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The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay

3. The cattle are lowing

The poor Baby wakes

But little Lord Jesus, no crying He makes

4. I love Thee, Lord Jesus

Look down from the sky

And stay by my side, 'til morning is nigh.

5. Be near me, Lord Jesus,

I ask Thee to stay close by me forever

And love me I pray

6. Bless all the dear children

In Thy tender care

And take us to heaven

To live with Thee there

135) WE THREE KINGS OF ORIENT ARE

1. We three kings of Orient are

Bearing gifts we traverse afarField and fountain, moor and mountain

Following yonder star

Ref. O Star of wonder, star of night

Star with royal beauty bright

Westward leading, still proceeding

Guide us to thy Perfect Light

2. Born a King on Bethlehem's plain

Gold I bring to crown Him again

King forever, ceasing never

Over us all to rein (Ref.)

3. Frankincense to offer have I

Incense owns a Deity nigh

Pray'r and praising, all men raising

Worship Him, God most high (Ref.)

4. Myrrh is mine, its bitter perfume

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Breathes of life of gathering gloom

Sorrowing, sighing, bleeding, dying

Sealed in the stone-cold tomb (Ref.)

5. Glorious now behold Him arise

King and God and Sacrifice

Alleluia, Alleluia

Earth to heav'n replies (Ref.)

136) IT CAME UPON A MIDNIGHT CLEAR

1. It came upon the midnight clear,

That glorious song of old,

From angels bending near the earth,To touch their harps of gold:

"Peace on the earth, goodwill to men

From heavens all gracious King!"

The world in solemn stillness lay

To hear the angels sing.

2. Still through the cloven skies they come,

With peaceful wings unfurled;

And still their heavenly music floatsO'er all the weary world:

Above its sad and lowly plains

They bend on hovering wing,

And ever o'er its Babel sounds

The blessed angels sing.

3. O ye beneath life's crushing load,

Whose forms are bending low,

Who toil along the climbing way

With painful steps and slow;

Look now, for glad and golden hours

Come swiftly on the wing;

Oh rest beside the weary road

And hear the angels sing.

4. For lo! the days are hastening on,

By prophets seen of old,

When with the ever-circling years

Shall come the time foretold,

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When the new heaven and earth shall own

The Prince of Peace, their King,

And the whole world send back the song

Which now the angels sing.

137) BETHLEHEM REJOICES

1. Bethlehem rejoices!

Hark the voices clear

Singing in the starlight

Nearer and more near

Ref. Unto God be glory,

Peace to men be givenThis is His will who dwelleth

In the heights of heaven

2. Heaven cannot contain Him

Nor the bounds of earth

Yet, oh glorious mystery!

Virgin gives Him birth

3. Now the light arisethIn the darkened skies

Now the proud are humbled

And the lowly rise

138) JOYFUL, JOYFUL WE ADORE THEE

1. Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee,

God of glory, Lord of love;

Hearts unfold like flowrs before Thee,

Opning to the sun above.

Melt the clouds of sin and sadness;

Drive the dark of doubt away;

Giver of immortal gladness,

Fill us with the light of day!

2. All Thy works with joy surround Thee,

Earth and heavn reflect Thy rays,

Stars and angels sing around Thee,

Center of unbroken praise.

Field and forest, vale and mountain,

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Flowry meadow, flashing sea,

Singing bird and flowing fountain

Call us to rejoice in Thee.

3. Thou art giving and forgiving,

Ever blessing, ever blest,

Wellspring of the joy of living,

Ocean depth of happy rest!

Thou our Father, Christ our Brother,

All who live in love are Thine;

Teach us how to love each other,

Lift us to the joy divine.

4. Mortals, join the happy chorus,

Which the morning stars began;

Father love is reigning oer us,

Brother love binds man to man.

Ever singing, march we onward,

Victors in the midst of strife,

Joyful music leads us Sunward

In the triumph song of life.

139) WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS

1. We wish you a Merry Christmas;

We wish you a Merry Christmas;

We wish you a Merry Christmas

And a Happy New Year.

2. Good tidings we bring

To you and your kin;

Good tidings for Christmas


3. We wish you a Merry Christmas;

We wish you a Merry Christmas;

We wish you a Merry Christmas


140) HARK THE HERALD1. Hark the herald angels sing

Glory to the newborn King!

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Peace on earth and mercy mild

God and sinners reconciled

Joyful, all ye nations rise

Join the triumph of the skies

With the angelic host proclaim:

Christ is born in Bethlehem

Hark! The herald angels sing


2. Christ by highest heavn adored

Christ the everlasting Lord!

Late in time behold Him come

Offspring of a Virgins womb

Veiled in flesh the Godhead see

Hail the incarnate Diety

Pleased as man with man to dwell

Jesus, our Emmanuel

Hark! The herald angels sing


141) THE FIRST NOEL

1. The first Noel, the Angels did sayWas to certain poor shepherds

In fields as they lay

In fields where they lay keeping their sheep

On a cold winters night that was so deep

Ref. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel

Born is the King of Israel!

2. They looked up and saw a star

Shining in the East beyond them far

And to the earth it gave great light

And so it continued both day and night

3. And by the light of that same star

Three Wise men came from country far

To seek for a King was their intent

And to follow the star wherever it went

4. This star drew night to the northwest

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Oer Bethlehem it took its rest

And there it did both pause and stay

Right oer the place where Jesus lay

5. Then entered in those Wise men three

Full reverently upon their knee

And offered there in His presence

Their gold and myrrh and frankincense

6. Then let us all with one accord

Sing praises to our Heavenly Lord

That hath made Heaven

And earth of naught

And with his blood mankind was bought

142) O LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM

1. O little town of Bethlehem

How still we see the lie

Above thy deep and dreamless sleep

The silent stars go by

Yet in thy dark streets shineth

The everlasting LightThe hopes and fears of all the years

Are met in thee tonight

2. For Christ is born of Mary

And gathered all above

While mortals sleep, the angels keep

Their watch of wondering love

O morning stars together

Proclaim the holy birthAnd praises sing to God the King

And Peace to men on earth

3. How silently, how silently

The wondrous gift is given!

So God imparts to human hearts

The blessings of His heaven.

No ear may hear His coming

But in this world of sin

Where meek souls will receive him still

The dear Christ enters in

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143) JOY TO THE WORLD

1. Joy to the world, the Lord is come!

Let earth receive her King

Let every heart prepare Him room

And Heaven and nature sing

And Heaven and nature sing

And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing

2. Joy to the world, the Savior reigns!

Let men their songs employ

While fields and floods, rocks, hills & plains

Repeat their sounding joy

Repeat their sounding joy

Repeat, repeat their sounding joy

3. He rules the world with truth and grace

And makes the nations prove

The glories of His righteousness

And wonders of His love,

And wonders of His love

And wonders, and wonders of His love

144) O HOLY NIGHT

1. O Holy Night!

The stars are brightly shining

It is the night of our dear Saviors birth

Long lay the world in sin and error pining

Till He appeared and the Soul felt its worth

A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices

For yonder breaks

A new and glorious mornFall on your knees!

Oh hear the ange

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