Songs Ideas for Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, and Good Friday 2017

PALM SUNDAY

RESPONSORIAL PSALM: 

FREE: My God, My God by Ed Bolduc – lead sheet  instrumental parts  listen

FREE: Why Have You Abandoned Me by Ed Bolduc – lead sheet  C inst  listen

My God, My God by Scot Crandal (spiritandsong.com)

 

 

SONGS:

*Above All by Leblanc/Baloche (Capitol CMG/LenSongs Publishing, Inc./CCLI) found in Voices As One vol. 2 and on the CD Jesus, Hope for the World  listen from SongSelect  “Crucified, laid behind the stone, you lived to die…”

At the Cross (Love Ran Red) by Tomlin et al Capitol CMG/Brentwood-Benson/CCLI) listen from SongSelect  “At the cross…where your love ran red and my sin washed white.”

**At the Name of Jesus by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD Hymns and the collection More Voices As One vol. 1  listen  “We exalt and we praise you, led by your Spirit, O Holy One.”

Behold the Lamb of God by Matt Maher (spiritandsong.com) from the CD Overflow – I have also found that the refrain from this song works well to further enhance the reading of the Passion, which is, of course, very lengthy. Together with your liturgist and priests, consider 3 or 4 points during the reading to pause and sing this refrain with the assembly.  listen on YouTube  “And now we see your sacrifice, the greatest gift, our greatest prize.”

*Blessed Is He (Palm Processional) by Feargal King (WLP) from the collection Voices As One vol. 2 and on the CD Jesus, Hope for the World  – “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”  (Procession with Palms)

Christ In Me, Arise by Trevor Thomson (spiritandsong.com) from the CD Christ In Me, Arise  listen on YouTube  “Be now my footsteps, leading the way, taking me where I must go.”

*God So Loved the World by Paul Tate (WLP) found in the collection Voices As One vol. 1 and the CD Let All Creation Sing!  listen  “God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him!”

*He Is Exalted by Twila Paris (EMI/CCLI) – Entrance Procession – (also found in the collection Voices As One vol. 1) listen on Song Select  “He is the Lord! Forever his truth shall reign! He is exalted, the King is exalted on high!”

He Lives In Us by Amelia Acosta (WLP) from the collection More Voices As One vol. 1  listen  “A love that knows no measure, love given and poured out for all…and all that he did brings us new life.”

*Holiness is Faithfulness by Danielle Rose (WLP) from the CD Mysteries  listen  lyrics based on the Fourth Sorrowful Mystery: Jesus Carries His Cross

Holy Is the Lord by Tomlin/Giglio (EMI/CCLI) listen on SongSelect  “We stand and lift up our hands, for the joy of the Lord is our strength.”

Hosanna by Brooke Ligertwood (Capitol CMG/CCLI) listen on SongSelect  “Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna in the highest!”

In Christ Alone by Getty/Townend (Capitol CMG/CCLI) listen on SongSelect  “Scorned by the ones He came to save, Till on that cross as Jesus died, The wrath of God was satisfied, For every sin on Him was laid…”

Jesus, Messiah by Reeves/Carson/Cash/Tomlin (Capitol CMG/Music Services/CCLI)  listen on SongSelect “He became sin who knew no sin…”

Jesus Reigns by John Angotti (WLP) from the CD We Gather In Love and the collection More Voices As One vol. 2 – could possibly be used for Entrance Procession  listen

O Sacred Head Surrounded (traditional)

*Once Again by Matt Redman (Capitol CMG/CCLI) found in the collection Voices As One vol. 2  and on the CD Surrender  listen  “Once again I look upon the cross where you died. I”m humbled by your mercy…”

Sing Hosanna by Josh Blakesley (spiritandsong.com) from the CD Free  listen on YouTube  “Sing Hosanna…King of Kings, Lord of Lord, You are God.”

*Sing Hosanna to Our King! by John Angotti (WLP) from the CD Rise Up, My People and the collection Voices As One vol. 2  listen

*Strength for the Journey by Michael John Poirier found in the collection Voices As One vol. 1  “There is a cross meant for you to carry…and as you bow down in humble surrender…”  listen on YouTube

Take Up Our Cross by Hart/Byrd/Stephan (spiritandsong.com) from the CD Amid Passing Things  listen on YouTube  “Behold the wood that bears our name…the nails that hold our sin.”

The Same Love by Rossback/Baloche (Integrity/CCLI)  listen on SongSelect  “The same love that was crucified is calling us all by name.”

The Wonderful Cross by Tomlin/Watts/Walt/Reeves/Mason (Capitol CMG/CCLI) listen on SongSelect  “When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of Glory died…”

Tree of Life by Aaron Thompson (WLP) from the CD 10,000 Angels and the collection More Voices As One vol. 1  listen  “Jesus walked this road before us as our God, but human, too.”

Were You There (traditional) – also, check out this recording by John Angotti from the CD Joy Beyond Our Dreams

What Wondrous Love Is This? arranged by Josh Blakesley (spiritandsong.com)  listen on YouTube

*You are My King (Amazing Love) by Billy James Foote (worshiptogether.com) found in the collection Voices As One vol. 2 and on the CD Surrender  listen   “Amazing love, how can it be that you, my King, would die for me?”

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HOLY THURSDAY

RESPONSORIAL PSALM:

Our Blessing Cup by Haas/Haugen (GIA) from the collection Psalms for the Church Year vol. 1

 

SONGS:

Behold the Lamb of God by Matt Maher (spiritandsong.com) from the CD Overflow  listen on YouTube  “Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.”

Blessed are You, Lord by Jackie Francois (spiritandsong.com) from the CD Your Kingdom Is Glorious  listen on YouTube  “You Body and Blood united with us…as heaven kisses earth…”

Called to the Supper of the Lamb by Tony Alonso (WLP) from the CD I Shall Live  listen

Christ In Me, Arise by Trevor Thomson (spiritandsong.com) from the CD Christ In Me, Arise  listen on YouTube  “Christ in me pour out your blessing and healing.”

Do This In memory of Me by Chris Muglia (spiritandsong) listen on YouTube  “Take the Living Bread of Life, take the Cup of Sacrifice, do this in memory of me.”

Feed Us, Lord by W. Clifford Petty (WLP)  listen  “Thank you this bread we break; it is the Body of Christ.”

He Lives In Us by Amelia Acosta (WLP) from the collection More Voices As One vol. 1  listen  “Through the bread that is here made living…we all join in this mystery.”

Humility Prayer by Matthew Baute (WLP) from the CD River of Grace) – for the washing of feet  listen

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  “Bread of Life, Wine of Peace, Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity

*In Remembrance of You by Paul Tate (WLP) from the CD Gathered As One and the collection Voices As One vol. 1  listen  “Gathered at table, gathered in love, food for the journey.”

Pange, Lingua/Sing, My Tongue (traditional chant)  – for the transfer of the Eucharist

So Beautiful by Jacob and Matthew Band (WLP) from the CD Every Day and found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 2  listen  “Blessed, broken you’ve poured out your Body and Blood…so beautiful.

Table of Plenty by Dan Schutte (OCP)  “Come to the feast of heaven and earth!”

The Upper Room by Brian Flynn (WLP) from the CD Born Again  listen  “…heaven touches down on earth and his glory is revealed.”

True Love by Amelia Acosta (WLP)  listen  “We will go where the cup of love is poured, where the bread of life restores…”

What I Have Done for You by John Angotti (WLP) from the CD We Gather in Love – for the washing of feet  listen

Where Charity and Love Abide by Trevor Thomson (WLP) – from the CD In Shadow and In Light  listen

*You are My Hands by Michael John Poirier (WLP version) – found in the collection Voices As One vol. 2 and the CD We Will Be the Light  listen  – possibly for the washing of feet

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GOOD FRIDAY

*Above All by Leblanc/Baloche (Capitol CMG/LenSongs Publishing, Inc./CCLI) found in Voices As One vol. 2

At the Cross (Love Ran Red) by Tomlin et al Capitol CMG/Brentwood-Benson/CCLI)

Behold the Lamb of God by Matt Maher (spiritandsong.com) from the CD Overflow – I have also found that the refrain from this song works well to further enhance the reading of the Passion, which is, of course, very lengthy. Together with your liturgist and priests, consider 3 or 4 points during the reading to pause and sing this refrain with the assembly.

Behold the Wood by Dan Schutte (OCP) from the 2-CD set Walking the Sacred Path

I Put My Life In Your Hands by David Haas (GIA) from the CD No Longer Strangers

In Christ Alone by Getty/Townend (CCLI #3350395)

Jesus, Messiah by Reeves/Carson/Cash/Tomlin (Capitol CMG/Music Services/CCLI)

*Nothing by Chris Rice (Word Music/CCLI #2424552) found in the collection Voices As One vol. 2  listen

*Once Again by Matt Redman (Capitol CMG/CCLI) found in the collection Voices As One vol. 2  listen

*Strength for the Journey by Michael John Poirier found in the collection Voices As One vol. 1 – I have also found that the refrain from this song works well to further enhance the reading of the Passion, which is, of course, very lengthy. Together with your liturgist and priests, consider 3 or 4 points during the reading to pause and sing this refrain with the assembly.

Take Up Our Cross by Hart/Stephan (spiritandsong.com) from the CD Amid Passing Things

The Wonderful Cross by Reeves/Walt/Tomlin (worshiptogether.com)

Tree of Life by Aaron Thompson (WLP) from the CD 10,000 Angels and the collection More Voices As One vol. 1  listen

Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus by Helen H. Lemmel (CCLI #15960) made popular on Michael W. Smith’s Album Worship

Were You There (traditional) – also, check out this recording by John Angotti from the CD Joy Beyond Our Dreams

What Wondrous Love Is This? arranged by Josh Blakesley (spiritandsong.com)

*You are My King (Amazing Love) by Billy James Foote (worshiptogether.com) found in the collection Voices As One vol. 2  listen

* indicates instrumental parts available for these titles in the Voices As One series. All titles from this series have C and B-flat instrument parts. Select titles have Saxophone and Brass parts. 

Voices As One ® Vol. 1 and 2 C Instrument Book

Voices As One ® Vol. 1 and 2 Bb Instrument Book

Voices As One ® Vol. 1 and 2 Saxophone and Brass Instrument Book

** available as an eBundle (contains various instrumentation depending on the specific title)