Song Ideas and Suggestions for the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, September 14, 2025
Entrance Antiphon: (Galatians 6:4) “We should glory in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, in whom is our salvation, life and resurrection, through whom we are saved and delivered.”
Gospel Acclamation: “We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you, because by your Cross you have redeemed the world.
Communion Antiphon: (John 12:43) “When I am lifted up from the earth I will draw everyone to myself, says the Lord.
RESPONSORIAL PSALM:
Do Not Forget the Works of the Lord by Marty Haugen found in NOVUM
MORE SONGS:
At the Cross (Love Ran Red) by Tomlin et al (Capitol CMG/Brentwood-Benson/CCLI) “At the cross…where your love ran red and my sin washed white.” (Preparation / Communion / Closing)
At the Name of Jesus by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD Hymns and found in the collections VOICES and NOVUM.“At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow…” (Gathering / Preparation / Communion / Closing) listen
Be Lifted High by Blakesley/Maher (spiritandsong.com) from the CD Waiting listen on YouTube “You will be exalted, you will be lifted high…our God be glorified.” (Closing)
Build My Life by Younker/Martin/Kapel/Redman/Barret (Capitol CMG/Bethel Music/CCLI) “Jesus, a name above every other name.” (Preparation / Communion Meditation)
Do This In Memory of Me by Chris Muglia (spiritandsong) found in the collection VOICES listen “I am the bread of life come down from heaven so that all who eat this bread will never die.” (Communion)
Follow Me by Danielle Rose (WLP) from the CD Pursue Me and found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 1 and the collections VOICES and NOVUM. “…take up your cross and follow me…” (Preparation) listen
For God So Loved the World by Ben Walther (OCP) (Communion)
He Is Exalted by Twila Paris (EMI/CCLI) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 1 and VOICES “He is the Lord! Forever his truth shall reign! Heaven and earth rejoice in his holy name!” (Gathering / Closing) listen
Here I Am to Worship by Tim Hughes (Capitol CMG/CCLI) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2 and on the CD Strong In Faith and found in the collection VOICES “Humbly you came to the earth…I’ll never know how much it cost to see my sin upon that cross…” (Gathering / Preparation) listen
I Will Choose Christ by Tom Booth (spiritandsong) from the CD Find Us Ready “As I look upon your cross so too must I die with you…” (Preparation / Communion Meditation)
In the Name of the Father by WAL (WLP) from the CD Always and Everywhere and found in the collections NOVUMand VOICES “In the name of the Father, in the name of the Son, in the name of the Spirit we are gathered here as one.” (Closing) listen
Jesus, Messiah by Reeves/Carson/Cash/Tomlin (Capitol CMG/Music Services/CCLI) found in the collection VOICES. “All glory to you, God, the Light of the World.” (Use anywhere except Psalm) listen
King of Kings by Ligertwood/Ingram (Capitol CMG/Essential Music/CCLI) “By His blood and in His Name, In His freedom I am free For the love of Jesus Christ Who has resurrected me.” (Gathering / Preparation / Communion)
Lead Me to the Cross by Ligertwood (Capitol CMG)
Let It Be Jesus by Tomlin/Myrin/Redman (Capitol CMG/CCLI) “God I breathe your name above everything…” (Communion Meditation)
No Greater Love by Assad/Tomlin/Maher (Capitol CMG/CCLI) “And we lift high the banner of the cross…” (Song of Preparation / Closing Song)
O Praise the Name by Hastings/Ussher/Sampson (Hillsong/CCLI)
O Salutaris Hostia (O Saving Lamb) by Tom Booth (spiritandsong.com) from the CD Captured listen on YouTube “O Saving Victim open wide the gates of heaven to us below.’ (Communion)
Once Again by Matt Redman (Capitol CMG) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2 and VOICES ”Once again I look upon the cross where you died. I’m humbled by your mercy and I’m broken inside…” listen
Paschal Mystery by Bradley Knuckles (WLP) ) found in the collection VOICES and NOVUM. “…the sacrifice who gave his life for us…” (Preparation / Communion) listen
Shout to the North by Martin Smith (Capitol CMG/CCLI) found in the collections Voices as One vol. 2and VOICES. “Shout to the north and the south, sing to the east and the west, Jesus is Savior to all, Lord of heaven and earth.” (Gathering / Preparation / Closing) listen
Take Up Our Cross by Stephan/Hart (spiritandsong) found in VOICES “We take up our cross and follow him. We lay down our lives that we might live.” (Gathering / Preparation / Communion / Closing) listen
The Hands and Feet of Jesus by Ubowski/Hart (GIA) “God so loved the world…” found in the collection VOICES. (Closing) listen
The Name of Jesus by Brian Flynn (WLP) from the CD Born Again and found in the collections VOICES and NOVUM. “Every knee will bow down, every tongue will confess that you are the glory of God.” (Closing) listen
The Wonderful Cross by Tomlin/Watts/Walt/Reeves/Mason (Capitol CMG)
Wear the Crown by Lorraine Hess (GIA) “Take up your cross, rejoice and sing…” found in the collection NOVUM.
What a Beautiful Name by Fielding/Ligertwood (Capitol CMG/CCLI) found in the collection VOICES. (Second Communion) listen
With All My Heart by Laubacher/Blakesley/Kroger (Echo Harbor Music)
With Great Love by Chris de Silva (GIA) found in NOVUM.
Worthy of It All by Brymer/Hall (CCLI) “All the saints and angels Bow before Your throne…” (2nd Communion)
Worthy Is the Lamb of God by Lorraine Hess (WLP/GIA) from the CD Glorify Him and VOICES (Preparation / Communion) listen