Song Ideas and Suggestions for the Second Sunday of Advent, December 8, 2024

 

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

The Lord Has Done Great Things by Jaime Cortez (OCP)

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.”

 

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 NOVUM, VOICES, and Voices as One vol. 2. “Wrapped in the cloak of justice from God…gathered at the word of the Holy One”  (Song of Gathering / Song of Preparation) listen

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)

Bethlehem (House of Bread) by Ed Bolduc & Alan Hommerding (GIA) found in the collection NOVUM. “Emmanuel, our God with us, will come in power glorious…” (Gather / Preparation / Communion)

Christ the Lord by Feduccia/Hart (spiritandsong) “Darkness hangs the world is aching, Yearning for the coming light,” (Gathering / Preparation / Communion)

Come to Us by Steve Angrisano (spiritandsong) (Gathering / Preparation)

Creator of the Stars of Night by Ed Bolduc (GIA) found in the collection NOVUM and  VOICES. (use anywhere except Psalm)

Creator of the Stars of Night by Josh Blakesley (OCP)

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)

Let Your Love Come Down by Thomas/Blakesley (spiritandsong) found in the collection VOICES  “Let your love come down and bring your promise.” (Closing)

Love, Burn Bright by Chris DeSilva (GIA) found in the collection NOVUM. “Christ our Light, illuminate every path that leads to you.” (Preparation)

My Deliverer by McVicker/Mullins (Music Services / Word Entertainment / CCLI) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2  and on the CD Jesus, Hope of the World  (Closing)

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)

Of the Father’s Love Begotten by Ubowski/Hart (Essential Music/GIA/CCLI) found in the collection VOICES “Forever in the Father’s love we stand…”  (Preparation / Communion) listen

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) found in the collection VOICES  (Gathering / Preparation / Communion) listen

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)

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)

We Prepare by Lorraine Hess (WLP) found in the collection NOVUM “We prepare for the coming of the Lord…” (Preparation / Closing)

We Wait by Heidi Willson and Adam Feldman (GIA) found in the collection VOICES (Preparation / Communion) listen

We’re Waiting for You Lord by W. Clifford Petty (WLP/GIA) found in the collection NOVUM (Preparation / Closing)

When You Come by Zack Stachowski (GIA) found in the collection NOVUM “Christ come to us. Are we ready? Lord, open our hearts! Help us to…know you…when you come.” (Preparation / Communion)