This one is a version of a John Bell song for which Michael Herry adapted the text. It is obviously a gathering song.
The tune changes key every two verses and can be done as call and response. I can’t find the Bell original anywhere so I don’t know how much adaptation has gone on here.
The sheet music is available for free at Marist music where you can hear the song.
I made a backing.
1 Sent from God who loves us, Jesus Christ.
Heralded by prophets, Jesus Christ!
For a world that waited, Jesus Christ:
We gather in his name.
2 Word of God the Father, Jesus Christ.
From the womb of Mary, Jesus Christ!
Face of love and mercy, Jesus Christ:
We gather in his name.
3 Light of all the world. Jesus Christ.
Scattering the darkness Jesus Christ!
Calling us to follow, Jesus Christ:
We gather in his name.
4 Sign of contradiction, Jesus Christ.
Daring to be different, Jesus Christ!
Calling us to banquet, Jesus Christ;
We gather in his name.
5 Breathing life and Spirit, Jesus Christ.
Crucified and risen, Jesus Christ!
Present here among us, Jesus Christ;
We gather in his name.
6 Face of God;s compassion, Jesus Christ.
Binding up the wounded, Jesus Christ!
Pouring oil of blessing, Jesus Christ;
We gather in his name;
We gather in his name.
ⓒ 2007 WGRG Iona community. words and music John L. Bell; text adaptation ⓒ Michael Herry