Song Ideas for the 2nd Sunday of Lent, 3/1/2026
Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 27(26):8–9) “Of you my heart has spoken: Seek his face. It is your face, O Lord, that I seek; hide not your face from me.”
or
(Psalm 25(24):6, 2, 22) “Remember your compassion, O Lord, and your merciful love, for they are from of old. Let not our enemies exult over us. Redeem us, O God of Israel, from all our distress.”
Lord, Let Your Mercy Be On Us by John Zisa (GIA) found in NOVUM (A)
Gospel Acclamation: (Matthew 17:5) “From the shining cloud the Father’s voice is heard: This is my beloved Son, hear him.”
Communion Antiphon: (Matthew 17:5) “This is my beloved Son with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.”
Songs:
40 Days by Matt Maher (spiritandsong.com) from the CD Welcome to Life “Cause in the desert of temptation lies the storm of true conversion.” (Preparation / Closing)
A Heart That’s Been Purified by Lorraine Hess (GIA) found in the collection NOVUM (A).“…out of the ashes I rise…”
Adore by WAL (WLP) from the CD Always and Everywhere and found in the collections VOICES and NOVUM (A).“Humble in your glory, Mighty King, yet lowly, I bow before you.” (Communion) listen
Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone) by Tomlin/Newton/Giglio (Capitol CMG/CCLI) found in the collection VOICES “…I’ve been set free.” (Gathering / Preparation / Communion) listen
At the Name of Jesus by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD Hymns and found in the collections VOICES and NOVUM (A). “At the name of Jesus every knee shall bow…” (Gathering / Preparation / Communion / Closing) listen
Be Enthroned by Johnson/Thompson/Riddle/Heiligenthal “Be enthroned upon the praises of a thousand generations, you are worthy, Lord of all, and unto you, the slain and risen King, we lifted our voice to heaven…”. (Gathering / Preparation / 2nd Communion)
Be Still by David J. Evans (Capitol CMG/CCLI) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 1 and VOICES “Be still for the glory of the Lord is shining all around…How awesome is the sight, our radiant King of Light.” (Gathering / Preparation / Communion) listen
Be Thou My Vision by Hull/Byrne (Public Domain) “Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart.” (Gathering / Preparation / Communion)
Beautiful One by Tim Hughes (Capitol CMG/CCLI) “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart could fully know how marvelous, how wonderful you are.” Found in the collection VOICES. (Closing Song) listen
Behold by WAL (WLP) from the CD Always and Everywhere and found in the collection VOICES and NOVUM (A). “Behold…with the saints and angels.” (Communion) listen
Behold the Lamb of God by Matt Maher (spiritandsong) found in the collection VOICES. “You are my Lord, it’s you I adore…” listen (Communion)
Behold (Then Sings My Soul) by Joel Houston (Capitol CMG/CCLI) found in the collection VOICES “Behold his holy Son, the Lion and the Lamb given to us.” (Song of Preparation / Communion) listen
Christ In Me, Arise by Trevor Thomson (spiritandsong.com) from the CD Christ In Me, Arise and the collection VOICES “Christ in me arise and dispel all the darkness.” (Gather / 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 and the collection VOICES. “and a steadfast spirit renew within me.” (Preparation / Communion) listen
Desert Song by Brooke Ligertwood (EMI/worshiptogether.com) “This is my prayer in the desert when all that is in me feels dry…” (Preparation)
Glorify Him by Your Life by Lorraine Hess (WLP/GIA) from the CD Glorify Him and the collection VOICES . (Closing) listen
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
Holy Ground (Davis) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2 and on the CD In Every Age “We are standing in his presence on holy ground.” (Preparation / Communion Meditation)
Holy Is the Lord by Tomlin/Giglio (EMI/CCLI) “Together we sing…the earth is filled with his glory.” (Use anywhere except Psalm) found in the collection VOICES listen
How Great is Our God by Tomlin/Reeves/Cash (Capitol CMG/Music Services/CCLI) found in the collection VOICES. “The Godhead three in one, Father, Spirit, Son…” (use anywhere except Psalm) listen
I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD Hymns and found in the collection VOICES and NOVUM (A). “I heard the voice of Jesus say, “I am this dark world’s Light; Look unto Me, your morn shall rise, And all your day be bright.” (Preparation / Communion) listen
If I Turn Away from You, O Lord by Ridge/Montgomery (GIA) found in NOVUM (A).
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)
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
Journey for Home by Ed Bolduc (WLP) found in the collections Voices As One vol. 1 , VOICES and NOVUM (A). “In the dark we turn to the light. In our faith you heal our blindness.” (use anywhere except Psalm) listen
Let the Weight of Your Glory Fall by Steve Merkel (Integrity/EMI/CCLI) from the collection Voices as One vol. 2 and VOICES and the CD Come, Holy Spirit “Spirit of the sovereign Lord, come and make your presence known. Reveal the glory of the living God!” (use anywhere except Psalm) listen
Let Your Mercy Wash Over Us by Trevor Thomson (WLP) from the CD In Shadow and In Light and the collections VOICES and NOVUM (A) (Communion) listen
Listen to Him by Danielle Rose (WLP) from the CD Mysteries “Time stands still when I behold your transfiguration.” (Preparation / Communion Meditation)
Lord, Let Your Face Shine Upon Us by Tom Booth (spiritandsong) from the CD Unravel listen on YouTube “Have pity on me and hear my prayer.” (Closing)
Love, Burn Bright by Chris DeSilva (GIA) found in the collection NOVUM (A) “Christ our Light, illuminate every path that leads to you.” (Preparation)
More Love, More Power by Jude DelHiero (Mercy/Vineyard/CCLI) found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 2 and VOICES and on the CD Come, Holy Spirit (Here’s a slower version:) “And I will seek your face with all of my heart.” (Gather / Preparation / Communion)
Open the Eyes of My Heart by Paul Baloche (Capitol CMG/CCLI) found in the collections Voices as One vol. 2 and VOICES and on the CD Father ,We Thank Thee “I want to see you high and lifted up, shining in the light of your glory.” (Preparation / Closing) listen
Open Up the Heavens by Rozier/McDonald/Ingram/Andrews/Garrard (Word Music/Essential Music/CCLI) found in the collection VOICES “Your presence in this place Your glory on our face We’re looking to the sky. Descending like a cloud You’re standing with us now Lord unveil our eyes.” (Closing Song) listen
Remember Your Mercies, O Lord by Craig and Kristen Colson (spiritandsong.com) (from the CD Fill Us With Your Love) (Entrance Antiphon) (Communion Meditation)
Return to God by Angotti/Hommerding (WLP) from the CD Joy Beyond Our Dreams and the collections VOICES and NOVUM (A). “From desert to mountaintop…With humble hearts we cry to you, ‘Have Mercy on us, Lord.’” (Gathering / Preparation) listen
Rise from the Ashes by Craig and Kristen Colson (WLP) (from the CD I Am the Way) (Gathering / Preparation / Communion)
This Is My Beloved Son by John Angotti (WLP) from the CD Today and found in the collection NOVUM (A). (Preparation / Communion)
Tree of Life by Aaron Thompson (WLP) from the CD 10,000 Angels and the collections VOICES and NOVUM (A).“As we travel on our journey, take our hearts and make them new.” (Communion) listen
Turn Our Hearts Around by Trevor Thomson (WLP) from the CD In Shadow and In Light and found in the collections VOICES and NOVUM (A). “We are tempted and we are fooled by sin’s beautiful disguise. Bring us back. Turn our hearts around.” (Song of Preparation / Communion) listen
We Believe by Hooper/Fike/Ryan (Capitol CMG/CCLI) “In this time of desperation when all we know is doubt and fear…we believe in God the Father, we believe in Jesus Christ…and he’s coming back again.’ (Preparation / Communion)
We Remember We are Ashes, We are Dust by John Angotti (GIA) found in the collection NOVUM (A).
We’re on a Journey by Craig Colson (GIA) found in the collection NOVUM (A).
With All My Heart by Laubacher/Blakesley/Kroger (Echo Harbor Music) OCP Digital Music Library