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Song Ideas for the Second Sunday of Advent, December 5, 2021
Entrance Antiphon: (Ps 25 (24): 1-3) “To you, I lift up my soul, O my God. In you, I have trusted; let me not be put to shame. Nor let my enemies exult over me; and let none who hope in you be put to shame.”
Responsorial Psalm: (Ps 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6). “The Lord has done great things for us; we are filled with joy.”
The Lord Has Done Great Things by Ed Bolduc (edbolducmusic.com). lead sheet demo
Gospel Acclamation: (Luke 3:4, 6) “Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths: all flesh shall see the salvation of God.”
Communion Antiphon: (Baruch 5: 5; 4: 36) “Jerusalem , arise and stand upon the heights, and behold the joy which comes to you from God.”
10,000 Reasons / Bless the Lord by Matt Redman (Capitol CMG/CCLI) found in the collection VOICES “The sun comes up, it’s a new day dawning….” (Gathering / Preparation / Communion / Closing) listen
Awake, O Sleeper by Ike Ndolo (spiritandsong) from the CD We are Beggars “Arise from slumber. Christ is calling your name.” (Preparation)
Awake to the Day by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD Awake to the Day and found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2 and VOICES listen “Signs in the sun and the moon and the stars…” (Song of Gathering / Song of Preparation)
Be the Light by Jack Busche and Ed Bolduc (WLP) – found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 3 and VOICES listen (Preparation / Communion)
Behold the Lamb of God by Matt Maher (spiritandsong) found in the collection VOICES. “We will stay awake…we will not abandon the promise that you made….” listen (Communion)
Creator of the Stars of Night by Ed Bolduc (GIA) found in the collection VOICES. (use anywhere except Psalm)
Even So Come (Come, Lord Jesus) by Tomlin/Ingram/Cates (Capitol CMG/Essential/Vistaville/CCLI) “Like a bride waiting for her groom we’ll be a church waiting for you.” (Gathering / Preparation / Closing)
Find Us Ready by Tom Booth (spiritandsong) from the CD Find Us Ready “Find us working and loving and doing your will…building the kingdom of mercy and love.” (Use anywhere except Psalm)
Hope Is Dawning by Keyes/Parks/Maher/Gungor (Capitol CMG/CCLI) (Preparation / Communion)
O Come, O Come Emmanuel – traditional, arr. by Ed Bolduc – here’s a simple lead sheet with vox for this familiar hymn! (Gathering / Preparation / Communion)
Oh Our Lord by Leonard/Jordan/Baloche (Capitol CMG/Integrity/CCLI) found in the collection VOICES. “The earth awakes, your hope has come. We look to you, we long for you, O Lord.” (Song of Preparation / Closing Song) listen
Prepare Ye by Lorraine Hess and Jamie Dilberto (WLP/GIA) – from the CD Cradle in Bethlehem and found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 2 and VOICES. (Gathering / Preparation / Closing)
Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord by Kenneth Louis (WLP) (Gathering / Preparation / Communion)
Ready the Way by Curtis Stephan (spiritandsong.com) – listen on YouTube (Gathering / Preparation / Communion)
The King Shall Come by Trevor Thomson (spiritandsong) – listen on YouTube (Preparation / Communion)
This Is Your Justice by Craig Colson (GIA) – from the CD I Am the Way and found in the collection VOICES “Prepare ye the way of the Lord…” (Gathering / Communion)
To You, O Lord by Lorraine Hess (WLP) from the CD As I Pray and in the collection VOICES “To you, O lord, I lift my soul…” (Preparation / Communion) listen
We Await You, O Lord by John Angotti (WLP) found on the CD Welcome Home for Christmas listen “The King shall come when morning dawns and light triumphant breaks.” (Preparation / Communion)