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Song Ideas for 3rd Sunday of Lent (C) / March 24, 2019
Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 25:15–16) “My eyes are always on the Lord, for he rescues my feet from the snare. Turn to me and have mercy on me, for I am alone and poor.”
or (Ezekiel 36:23–26) “When I prove my holiness among you, I will gather you from the foreign lands; and I will pour clean water upon you and cleanse you from all your impurities, and I will give you a new spirit, says the Lord.”
Gospel Acclamation: (Matthew 4:17) “Repent, says the Lord; the kingdom of heaven is at hand”
Communion Antiphon: (Psalm 84:4–5) “The sparrow finds a home, and the swallow a nest for her young:by your altars, O Lord of hosts, my King and my God. Blessed are they who dwell in your house, for ever singing your praise.”
Psalm:
The Lord Is Kind and Merciful by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD The Face of God and found in the collection Voices as One vol. 1 listen
The Lord Is Kind and Merciful by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the Wedding Collection: Love One Another listen
The Lord Is Kind and Merciful by Craig and Kristen Colson from the CD Fill Us With Your Love
The Lord Is Kind by Ed Bolduc (www.edbolducmusic.com) lead sheet live demo
40 Days by Matt Maher (spiritandsong.com) (from the CD Welcome to Life) (Preparation / Closing)
Altar of Hope (Be Still) by Hess/Diliberto (WLP) from the CD Glorify Him listen (Preparation)
Amazing Grace (traditional) “Through many dangers, toils, and snares…” (Gather / Preparation / Communion)
*Be Still by David J. Evans (Capitol CMG/CCLI) found in the collection Voices As One vol. 1 “In him no sin is found. We stand on Holy ground.” (there are many different recordings/interpretations of this song on YouTube) (Gathering / Preparation / Communion)
*Better Is One Day by Matt Redman (Capitol CMG/CCLI) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2 and the CD Strong in Faith listen “Better is one day in your house than thousands elsewhere.” (Gathering / Preparation)
*Blessed Be Your Name by Matt & Beth Redman (Capitol CMG/CCLI) found in the collection Voices As One vol. 2 and the CD Strong In Faith “Blessed be your name when I’m found in the desert place…” (Preparation / Closing)
Create a Clean Heart by Tom Booth (Tom Booth) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2 and on the CD Forever Will I Sing listen (Preparation / Communion)
Create a Clean Heart in Me by Lorraine Hess (WLP) from the CD As I Pray and found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 2 listen “and a steadfast spirit renew within me.” (Preparation / Communion)
Give Us Clean Hands by Charlie Hall (Capitol CMG/CCLI) “GIve us clean hands, give us pure hearts…” (Gathering / Preparation / Communion)
*Healing Waters by Nuzum/Springer (Capitol CMG/CCLI) found in the collection Voices As One vol. 2 and the CD Fountain of Mercy listen (Song of Preparation / Communion)
Healing Waters by Trevor Thomson (spiritandsong) from the CD Eyes to You “Healing waters, flow over me. Mercy’s water, renewing me.” (Preparation / Closing)
Here I Am by Tom Booth (spiritandsong) from the CD The Best of Tom Booth “Here I am standing right beside you. Here I am…do not be afraid. Here I am…I am here.” (Communion Meditation)
*Holy Ground by Geron Davis (Capitol CMG) found in the collection Voices As One vol. 2 and on the CD Surrender listen “We are standing on Holy Ground…” (Gather / Preparation / Communion)
*I Am the Bread of Life by Tom Kaczmarek (WLP) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2 and on the CD Celebrate the Feast listen “I am the true bread sent from heaven. You will have eternal life.” (I usually do this a bit slower than the recording…not as aggressive.” (Communion)
I Am the Bread of Life (Come and Follow Me) by Steve Angrisano and Tom Booth (spiritandsong) “I am the Bread of Life…Truth and Light…I Am Who AM…” (Communion)
I Am the Way by Craig Colson (WLP) from the CD I Am the Way and found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 3 listen (Preparation / Communion)
I Am Who Am With You by Tom Booth (spiritandsong) from the CD Give God the Glory (Preparation)
I Am Yours–Consume Me Completely by Trevor Thomson (WLP) from the CD In Shadow and In Light and found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 2 listen “Let your light shine, let it shine in my heart.” (Communion)
*I Received the Living God by Brett Ballard (WLP) found in the collection Voices As One vol. 2 and on the CD Celebrate the Feast listen “Jesus said, “I am the gate…I am the way…I am the Bread…I am the Truth…” (Communion)
In Remembrance by Hommerding/Bolduc (WLP) listen – use for Communion, and then again for the Washing of the Feet at the Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper.
Into the Desert by Stephan/Hart (spiritandsong.com) (from the CD Amid Passing Things) “Into the desert I will lead; here in the silence my word will speak, And you will find the peace you seek here in the desert.” (use anywhere except Psalm)
*Journey for Home by Ed Bolduc (WLP) (from the CD The Face of God and the collection Voices As One vol. 1) “In the dark we turn to the light. In our faith you heal our blindness.” (use anywhere except Psalm)
Let Your Mercy Wash Over Us by Trevor Thomson (WLP) from the CD In Shadow and In Light and found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 3 Listen (Communion)
Mercy by Lorraine Hess (WLP) from the CD As I Pray and found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 3 listen “Mercy…our soul waits for you.” (Communion)
Renew by Hart/Byrd (spiritandsong) listen on YouTube “Renew our hearts for you…” (Preparation / Communion)
**Return to God by Angotti/Hommerding (WLP) from the CD Joy Beyond Our Dreams and the collection More Voices As One vol. 1 listen “With humble hearts we cry to you, ‘Have Mercy on us, Lord.’” (Gathering / Preparation)
Rise from the Ashes by Craig and Kristen Colson (WLP) (from the CD I Am the Way) listen (Gathering / Preparation / Communion)
There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy by Ed Bolduc (WLP) found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 3 listen on iTunes “So be merciful, just as our God is merciful.” (Gathering Song / Song of Preparation / Closing Song)
Tree of Life by Aaron Thompson (WLP) from the CD 10,000 Angels and the collection More Voices As One vol. 1 listen “As we travel on our journey, take our hearts and make them new.” (Communion)
Turn Our Hearts Around by Trevor Thomson (WLP) from the CD In Shadow and In Light and found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 3 listen “Turn our hearts around, turn our hearts around. Hold us in your mercy, change us with your love.” (Song of Preparation / Communion)
You are Mine by David Haas (GIA) listen “I am hope…I am strength…I am eyes…” (Communion)