Monica Brown’s song “Celebrate” is probably another children’s song that should not be left just for children.
It can purchased in the collection “Praise and Blessings” at Emmaus.
The double handclap after each “celebrate” is not essential unless you are a child of course, in which case it is obligatory (ie Celebrate [clap clap] what we have been given). Otherwise it is a popular song that can as noisy as the kids let you make it.
Refrain
Celebrate what we have been given,
Celebrate what we have received.
Celebrate the spirit of Jesus , alive
In our hearts.
Verse 1
No longer shall you be people who walk in darkness,
It is the Spirit who draws you into the light.
Refrain
Verse 2
Even the earth cries out. It longs to receive new life.
It is the Spirit who fills the world with new life.
Refrain
Verse 3
You who are gather’d here share life and love together.
It is the Spirit who calls you out to give.
Refrain
© Monica Brown and Emmaus Productions 1986.
The song joyous and it fits every celebration whether in the church or every anniversary celebration.