Song Ideas for the Transfiguration of the Lord, 8/06/23
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Entrance Antiphon: (Matthew 17:5) “In a resplendent cloud the Holy Spirit appeared. The Father’s voice was heard: This is my beloved Son with whom I am well pleased. Listen to him.
Responsorial Psalm:
The Lord Is King by Aaron Thompson (WLP) from the CD Alive In Me listen
The Lord Is King by Craig & Kristen Colson (WLP) from the collection Psalms for the Church listen
Gospel Acclamation: (Matthew 17:5) “This is my beloved Son with whom I am well pleased; listen to him.”
Communion Antiphon: (John 3:2) “When Christ appears we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is”
Songs:
Adore by WAL (WLP) from the CD Always and Everywhere and found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 3 and VOICES “O the mystery, O the beauty, O the wonder of it all…” (Communion) listen
At the Name of Jesus by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD Hymns and found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 1and the collection VOICES “We exalt and we praise you,, O Holy One…” (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 More Voices as One vol. 3and VOICES “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
Glorify Him by Your Life by Lorraine Hess (WLP/GIA) from the CD Glorify Him and the collection VOICES . (Closing) listen
God of Wonders by Byrd/Hindalong (Capitol CMG/Brentwood-Benson/CCLI) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2 and on the CD Strong In Faith and VOICES “Lord of all creation, of water, earth and sky….” 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 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 splendor of the King clothed in majesty…” (use anywhere except Psalm) 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) “God of glory, majesty, Praise forever to the King of Kings” (Gathering / Preparation / Communion)
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
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 (Closing)
Oh Our Lord by Leonard/Jordan/Baloche (Capitol CMG/Integrity/CCLI) found in the collection VOICES “We behold the breaking dawn…O your name is a light in the darkness.” (Song of Preparation / Closing Song) listen
Open My Eyes by Jesse Manibusan (spiritandsong) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2 and VOICES and on the CD We Will be the Light (Gathering / Preparation / Communion) listen
Open the Eyes of My Heart by Paul Baloche (Capitol CMG/CCLI) found in the collections Voices as One vol. 2 andVOICES 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
This Is My Beloved Son by John Angotti (WLP) from the CD Today (Preparation / Communion) use Alternate Verse 1 “Jesus was transfigured…” (Preparation / Communion)