I still look at the music liturgies sent in by correspondents, although it is not often I find a song that haven’t blogged.
This one by Dan Schutte was in the liturgy at RS’s parish. It is relatively new (2014) and is not one I’d heard of before. The tune is simple but attractive.
It was inspired by the motto of St Ignatius of Loyola, “For the Greater Glory of God”.
The sheet music can be purchased at OCP. The text is in their sample here.
Chris Brunelle
Entrance: Send Down the Fire (Haugen) AOV 2/164
Psalm 18 (McKenna)
The precepts of the Lord give joy to the heart.
Gifts: Lord, to Whom Shall We Go (Herry) AOV 1/6
Communion: In the Breaking of the Bread (Hurd) AOV 1/58
Thanksgiving: Lift Up Your Hearts (O’Connor) AOV 1/156
Recessional: We Are Called (Haas) AOV 2/60
I saw this new hymn from the Notre Dame Folk Choir at Pray tell Blog. John Kyler and Karen Kirner wrote the song based on Psalm 107 and while it is specifically for victims of natural disasters it is a fine hymn of consolation in many troubles.
The sheet music is here.
I’ve done a basic backing to sing along with, should you wish to learn it. I put in the flute line, which is a bit distracting so just ignore that.
This recessional closes out Leo Watt’s “Precious in My Eyes” collection available by following the instructions here.
1
Go in peace, go in peace, to love and serve the Lord.
Go out into your world and do not be afraid.
Be witnesses to me in what you say and do.
You are never on your own, your God will be with you.
2
Go in peace, go in peace, to love and serve the Lord.
In darkness bring my light, in sorrow bring my hope.
My people seem so lost; they know not what they do.
You are never on your own, your God will be with you.
3
Go in peace, go in peace, to love and serve the Lord.
And judge not those you see who struggle to believe.
It’s I who speak through you, no matter what you do.
You are never on your own, your God will be with you.
© Leo Watt 2015
An Easter song from Leo Watt, presumably also from the musical “He Lives”.
The sheet music is the the collection “Precious in My Eyes”, which can obtained following the instructions here.
Refrain
The Lord is risen, He is risen alleluia.
The Lord is risen, as he promised alleluia.
1
Let the darkness fade away and the hearts of all rejoice.
Let the world proclaim in every age that God is alive.
2
May there be peace in your heart and a faith that knows no end.
May your hope be strong in the knowledge that our God is alive.
3
For life has beaten death and the sorrow turned to joy.
Till the end of time we will always know that our God is alive.
© Leo Watt 1980, 2015.
Entrance: Gather As One (McKenna) AOV NG 48
Psalm 53 (McKenna)
The Lord upholds my life.
The Lord upholds my life.
Gifts: Prayer For Peace (Haas) AOV 1/91
Communion: One Bread One Body (Foley) AOV 1/129
Thanksgiving: Tree of Life (Thompson) AOV NG 138
Recessional: Sing to the Mountains (Dufford) AOV 1/92
This is from an Easter musical called “He Lives” that Leo Watt wrote in the 1970s. It’s range betrays it’s theatrical origins but if you have the talent on hand it would suit veneration on Good Friday.
I suspect a typo in the music – whenever there is an F# in a bar with a Dm I’ve substituted an F natural and it sounds right. Follow the instructions on this page to get the sheet music.
Father, forgive them, they know not what they do.
My life is slowly fading and my tears I cry for you.
But why? Tell me why must it end in this way?
I shouldn’t be a failure who dies hanging on a cross.
I’ve been abandoned by my friends and now Father by you.
O you who pass by me now, you can’t see all the sorrow I bear,
Do not harden up your hearts and do not walk alone in fear.
I am with you, I am in you, I am near.
Father, Father, it’s over.
Into your hands I entrust my soul.
© Leo Watt 1980, 2015
This is a song for Eucharist by Leo Watt. It is in his sheet music album “Precious in My Eyes” available by following the instructions here.
It is also known in a shorter version as “Eucharist”.
1
Take this bread and cup of wine
And do what I’ve done till the end of time.
Remember me in whatever you do,
For this is my body, broken for you.
2
Take and eat, my life I share,
That you may be one with me in prayer.
Live on in me, as I live in you,
And love one another as I have loved you.
3
Bread is broken, you can all share.
Food for the journey to show you I care.
Wine that is poured out, a drink for you, too.
And the Lord’s new commandment I give to you.
© Leo Watt
This is a wedding song by Leo Watt. The sheet music can be purchased from Leo following the instructions here.
I’ve already blogged it here but my backing was too heavy handed.
This one is has a lighter bossa touch.
Refrain
When love is there the world is such a better place
and I can share my life with you.
And we both know we can’t have ev’rything.
But I don’t care as long as love is there.
Yes I don’t care as long as love is there.
Verse 1
This moment in time means so much today.
When two become one, a most special way.
Only love can survive all the changes in life,
As we promise our love as both man and wife.
Refrain
Verse 2
To have and to hold is a promise we make.
And now we commit to give and to take.
We will try to forgive all the faults that we fear.
I will always be there and you will be near.
Refrain
© Leo Watt 2015
Leo Watt says this one is a “plaintive song for Good Friday”. I think it is a lovely song, perhaps as a background for veneration.
It is in the sheet music album “Precious in My Eyes” available by following the instructions here.
1
I have seen, yes I have known
The love that God has shown to me.
A crown of thorns, a wooden cross,
Love is revealed on Calvary.
2
Stay and hear the words he breathes:
“They do not know just what they do.”
Forgive us, Lord, our sinful ways,
The words we say, the things we do.
3
Bow your heads, cry out in prayer
To see the Lord in constant pain.
And know he died that we might live
And rise again in Jesus name.
© Leo Watt
