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HYMNS FOR

Songs for Catholics on Overseas Mission Trips

THE JOURNEYHYMNS FOR

Songs for Catholics on Overseas Mission Trips

THE JOURNEY

About CHARIS

Caritas Humanitarian Aid and Relief Initiatives, Singapore (CHARIS) was established in August 2010 as the umbrella body for overseas humanitarian aid by the Archdiocese of Singapore.

Humanitarian situations cover natural disasters and other adverse circumstances faced by the poor and needy, especially in developing countries in the region. Aid provided by CHARIS includes funding, medical aid and volunteers for immediate relief as well as the long-term support of those displaced and in need.

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CONTENTS

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PREFACE 4

A. GENERAL HYMNS A1. As We Gather / Steadfast Love 5A2. Bind Us Together 5A3. Bond Of Love 6A4. Give Me Oil In My Lamp 6A5. God Will Make A Way 7A6. Open The Eyes In My Heart 7A7. Table Of Plenty 8A8. We Are One Body 9A9. We Are Gathering Together Unto Him 9A10. Let There Be Peace On Earth 10A11. We Are The Body Of Christ 10

B. REFLECTIVE HYMNSB1. Amazing Grace 11B2. As The Deer 12B3. Centre Of My Life 13B4. Christ Be Our Light 14B5. He 15B6. Living Sacrifice 15B7. Take My Life And Let It Be 16B8. What A Friend We Have In Jesus 17

C. RECONCILIATION HYMNSC1. Loving And Forgiving 18C2. Jesus Remember Me 18C3. I Have Loved You 19C4. Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus 19C5. O God You Search Me 20

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D. THANKSGIVING HYMNS D1. For The Beauty Of The Earth 21 D2. Give Thanks 22D3. Thank You Lord 22

E. PRAISE HYMNSE1. All Hail King Jesus 23 E2. Blessed Be The Lord God Almighty 23E3. Garment Of Praise 24E4. Spirit Of God 25E5. The Power Of Your Love 26E6 On Eagle’s Wings 27E7. Canticle Of The Sun 28E8. Glory And Praise To Our God 29E9. Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow 29E10. Though The Mountains May Fall 30

F. SONGS OF OUTREACHF1. Go Tell Everyone 31F2. Here I Am, Lord 32F3. There’s A New World Somewhere 33F4. Try A Little Kindness 34F5. Be Not Afraid 35F6. Companions On The Journey 36F7. Go Tell It On The Mountain 37F8. Pass It On 38F9. Prayer Of St Francis 39F10. Seed, Scattered And Sown 40F11. The Servant Song 41F12. The Summons 42F13. We Are Many Parts 43

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G. HYMNS TO MARY G1. Ave Maria (As I Kneel Before You) 44G2. Hail Mary Gentle Woman 45G3. Mother Dear, O Pray For Me 46G4. On This Day, O Beautiful Mother 47

H. HYMNS FOR THE SEASON OF LENTH1. Hear, O Lord 48H2. Jesus, Keep Me Near The Cross 49H3. Lord, I’m Coming Home 50H4. When I Survey That Wondrous Cross 51H5. Were You There 52H6. Softly And Tenderly 53H7. Search Me, O God 53H8. Freely! Freely! 54H9. Old Rugged Cross 55H10. I Know Who Holds Tomorrow 56

I. HYMNS FOR THE SEASON OF ADVENTI1. O Come, Divine Messiah 57 I2. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel 58I3. On Jordan’s Bank 59I4. Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus 60I5. Like A Shepherd 61I6. Christ, Come Quickly 62

ALPHBETICAL INDEX OF HYMN TITLES 63

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PREFACEThis book provides selected songs for singing by groups going on overseas mission trips.

It is meant to be an accompanying book to “Light To The World: A Group Study Guide for Catholics on Overseas Mission Trips”.

It can be also used to select hymns for mass, prayer services or just general fellowship during these trips.

The songs have been organised into categories (reflective hymns, reconciliation hymns, etc). We have also provided an alphabetical index of the songs in the back.

Enjoy your trip.

CHARIS

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A. GENERAL HYMNS

A1. As We Gather / Steadfast Love

As we gather may Your Spirit work within usAs we gather may we glorify Your nameKnowing well that as our hearts begin to worshipWe’ll be blessed because we cameWe’ll be blessed because we came

Chorus:The steadfast love of the Lord never ceasesHis mercies never come to an endThey are new every morningNew every morningGreat is Thy faithfulness O LordGreat is Thy faithfulness

As we praise You may Your Spirit work within usAs we worship may we glorify Your nameKnowing well that as our hearts begin to love YouWe’ll be blessed because we cameWe’ll be blessed because we came

A2. Bind Us Together

Chorus :Bind us together Lord, Bind us togetherWith chords that cannot be brokenBind us together Lord, Bind us together LordBind us together with love

There is only one God, There is only one KingThere is only one Body, That is why I sing

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A3. Bond Of Love We are one in the bond of loveWe are one in the bond of loveWe have joined our spirit with the spirit of GodWe are one in the bond of love

Let us sing now everyoneLet us feel His love begunLet us join our hands that the world may knowWe are one in the bond of love

Let us praise Jesus Christ the SonLet us feel His love begunLet us join our hands that the world may knowWe are one in the bond of love

A4. Give Me Oil In My Lamp

Give me oil in my lamp keep me burningGive me oil in my lamp I prayGive me oil in my lamp keep me burningKeep me burning till the break of day

Chorus: Sing Hosanna, Sing HosannaSing Hosanna to the King of KingsSing Hosanna, Sing HosannaSing Hosanna to the King

Give me peace in my heart make me humbleGive me peace in my heart I prayGive me peace in my heart make me humbleMake me humble for another day

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A5. God Will Make A Way

God will make a wayWhere there seems to be no wayHe works in ways we cannot seeHe will make a way for meHe will be my guideHold me closely to His sideWith love and strength For each new dayHe will make a wayHe will make a way

By the road in the wildernessHe’ll lead meAnd rivers in the desert will I seeHeaven and earth will fadeBut His word will still remainAnd He will do something new today

A6. Open The Eyes In My Heart

Chorus: Open the eyes in my heart, LordOpen the eyes in my heartI wanna see You. I wanna see You

See You high and lifted upShining in the light of You gloryPour out Your power and loveWe cry holy, holy, holy

Holy, holy, holy, Holy, holy, holyI wanna see You

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A7. Table Of Plenty

Refrain: Come to the feast of heaven and earthCome to the table of plentyGod will provide for all that we needHere at the table of plenty

O come and sit at My table Where saints and sinners are friendsI wait to welcome the lost and lonely To share the cup of My love

O come and eat without moneyCome to drink without priceMy feast of gladness will feed your spirit With faith and fullness of life

My bread will ever sustain youThrough days of sorrow and woeMy wine will flow like a sea of gladnessTo flood the depths of your soul

Your fields will flower in fullness Your homes will flourish in peaceFor I, the giver of home and harvestWill send my rain on the soil

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A8. We Are One Body Though we are many, we are one bodyWe are one body in ChristThough we are many, we are one bodyWe are one body in Christ

Chorus:One faith in the Lord Jesus ChristBinding us together in one causeOne hope in the one GodOne Father over all

A9. We Are Gathering Together Unto Him

We are gathering together unto HimWe are gathering together unto HimUnto Him shall the gath’ring of the people beWe are gathering together unto Him

We are offering together unto HimWe are offering together unto HimUnto Him shall the off’ring of the people beWe are offering together unto Him

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A10. Let There Be Peace On Earth

Let there be peace on earthAnd let it begin with meLet there be peace on earthThe peace that was meant to beWith God as our FatherBrothers all are weLet me walk with my brotherIn perfect harmony

Let peace begin with meLet this be the moment nowWith every step I takeLet this be my solemn vowTo take each moment and live each momentIn peace eternallyLet there be peace on earth and let it begin with me

A11. We Are The Body Of Christ

One heart, One SpiritOne voice to praise YouWe are the body of Christ

One goal, One VisionTo see You exaltedWe are the body of Christ

Chorus: And to this we give our livesTo see You glorified

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B. REFLECTIVE HYMNS

B1. Amazing Grace

Amazing grace! How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me I once was lost, but now am found Was blind, but now I see

‘Twas grace that taught my heart to fear And grace my fears relieved How precious did that grace appear The hour I first believed

Through many dangers, toils, and snares I have already come‘Tis grace hath brought me safe thus far And grace will lead me home

The Lord has promised good to me His word my hope secures He will my shield and portion be As long as life endures

When we’ve been there ten thousand years Bright shining as the sun We’ve no less days to sing God’s praise Than when we first begun

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B2. As The Deer

As the deer pants for the water So my soul longs after You You alone are my heart’s desire And I long to worship You

Refrain: You alone are my strength, my shield To You alone will my spirit yield You alone are my hearts desire And I long to worship You

I want You more than gold or silver Only You can satisfy You alone are the real joy giver And the apple of my eye

You’re my friend and You are my Father Even though You are my King I love You more than any other So much more than anything

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B3. Centre Of My Life

Refrain: O Lord, You are the centre of my life I will always praise You, I will always serve YouI will always keep You in my sight

Keep me safe, O God, I take refuge in you I say to the Lord: You are my God My happiness lies in You alone (x2)

I will bless the Lord who gives me counsel Who even at night directs my heart I keep the Lord ever in my sight Since He is at my right hand, I shall stand firm

And so my heart rejoices, my soul is glad Even in safety shall my body rest For You will not leave my soul among the deadNor let Your beloved know decay

You will show me the path of life The fullness of joy in Your presence At your right handAt Your right hand happiness for ever

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B4. Christ Be Our Light

Longing for light, we wait in darknessLonging for truth, we turn to YouMake us Your own, Your holy peopleLight for the world to see

Refrain: Christ, be our light! Shine in our heartsShine through the darknessChrist, be our light! Shine in Your church gathered todayLonging for peace, our world is troubledLonging for hope, many despairYour word alone has pow’r to save usMake us Your living voice

Longing for food, many are hungryLonging for water, many still thirstMake us Your bread, broken for othersShared until all are fed

Longing for shelter, many are homelessLonging for warmth, many are coldMake us Your building, sheltering othersWalls made of living stone

Many the gifts, many the peopleMany the hearts that yearn to belongLet us be servants to one anotherMaking Your kingdom come

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B5. He He can turn the tides; And calm the angry seaHe alone decides; Who writes a symphonyHe lights ev’ry star; That makes our darkness brightHe keeps watch all through; Each long and lonely nightHe still finds the time; To hear a child’s first prayerSaint or sinner call; And always find Him there Though it makes Him sad; To see the way we liveHe’ll always say, “I forgive”

He can grant a wish; Or make a dream come trueHe can paint the clouds; And turn the gray to blueHe alone knows where; To find the rainbow’s endHe alone can see; What lies beyond the bendHe can touch a tree; And turn the leaves to goldHe knows every lie; That you and I have toldThough it makes him sad; To see the way we liveHe’ll always say, “I forgive”

B6. Living Sacrifice Refrain:Take my life a living sacrifice; Knowing it’s the least that I can doMake my life a living sacrifice; Holy and acceptable to You

I looked upon my life and realised at lastWithin myself there’s nothing I can do and Yet here I stand to offer all I amAnd give myself completely Lord to You

I cannot be content until I reach that placeHow little I have given up to YouLord break down my will,Make my desires Your own, I long to give my everything to You

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B7. Take My Life And Let It Be

Take my life, and let it be consecrated, Lord, to TheeTake my moments and my days; let them flow in ceaseless praiseTake my hands, and let them move at the impulse of Thy loveTake my feet, and let them be swift and beautiful for Thee

Take my voice, and let me sing always, only, for my KingTake my lips, and let them be filled with messages from TheeTake my silver and my gold; not a mite would I withholdTake my intellect, and use every power as Thou shalt choose

Take my will, and make it Thine; it shall be no longer mineTake my heart, it is Thine own; it shall be Thy royal throneTake my love, my Lord, I pour at Thy feet its treasure storeTake myself, and I will be ever, only, all for Thee

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B8. What A Friend We Have In Jesus

What a friend we have in Jesus All our sins and griefs to bear.What a privilege to carry Everything to God in prayerO what peace we often forfeitO what needless pain we bear All because we do not carry Everything to God in prayer

Have we trials and temptations Is there trouble anywhere We should never be discouraged Take it to the Lord in prayer Can we find a friend so faithful Who will all our sorrows share Jesus knows our every weakness Take it to the Lord in prayer

Are we weak and heavy laden Cumbered with a load of care Precious Saviour still our refuge Take it to the Lord in prayer Do thy friends despise, forsake thee Take it to the Lord in prayer In His arms He’ll take and shield thee Thou wilt find a solace there

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C. RECONCILIATION HYMNS

C1. Loving And Forgiving

Refrain: Loving and forgiving are You, O Lord Slow to anger, rich in kindness Loving and forgiving are You

All my being bless the Lord Bless the holy name of God All my being bless the Lord Remembering the goodness of God God forgives us all our sins Healing those who live in painSaving us from final death God fills us with goodness and love

Good and gracious is the Lord Slow to anger, rich in love God remembers not our sins Forgiving and loving is God

As heaven soars above the earth so great the love of God for us As far as east is from westthe Lord takes our sins from us

C2. Jesus Remember Me

Jesus remember me, when You come into Your kingdomJesus remember me, when You come into Your kingdom

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C3. I Have Loved You

Refrain:I have loved you with an everlasting love I have called you, and you are mine I have loved you with an everlasting love I have called you, and you are mine

Seek the face of the Lord and long for Him He will bring you His light and His peace

Seek the face of the lord and long for Him He will bring you His joy and His hope

C4. Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus

Turn your eyes upon JesusLook full on His wonderful faceAnd the things of earth will grow strangely dimIn the light of His glory and graceTurn your thoughts upon JesusDrink deep of His comforting loveAnd the thoughts of sin and self and strifeWill be lost in that rapture above

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C5. O God You Search Me

O God, You search me and You know me All my thoughts lie open to Your gazeWhen I walk or lie down You are before me Ever the maker and keeper of my daysYou know my resting and my risingYou discern my purpose from afarAnd with love everlasting You besiege meIn every moment of life or death, You are

Before a word is on my tongue, LordYou have known its meaning through and throughYou are with me beyond my understandingGod of my present, my past and future, tooAlthough Your Spirit is upon meStill I search for shelter from Your lightThere is nowhere on earth I can escape YouEven the darkness is radiant in Your sightFor You created me and shaped meGave me life within my mother’s wombFor the wonder of who I am, I praise YouSafe in Your hands, all creation is made new

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D. THANKSGIVING HYMNS

D1. For The Beauty Of The Earth For the beauty of the earth For the glory of the skies For the love which from our birth Over and around us lies Lord of all, to Thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise

For the beauty of each hour Of the day and of the night Hill and vale, and tree and flower Sun and moon, and stars of light Lord of all, to Thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise

For the joy of ear and eye For the heart and mind’s delight For the mystic harmony Linking sense to sound and sightLord of all, to Thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise

For the joy of human love Brother, sister, parent, child Friends on earth and friends above For all gentle thoughts and mild Lord of all, to Thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise

For Thy church, that evermore Lifteth holy hands above Offering up on every shore Her pure sacrifice of loveLord of all, to Thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise

For Thyself, best Gift Divine To the world so freely givenFor that great, great love of Thine peace on earth, and joy in heaven Lord of all, to Thee we raise this our hymn of grateful praise

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D2. GIVE THANKS (SFX 094)

Give thanks with a grateful heart, Give thanks to the Holy OneGive thanks because He’s given, Jesus Christ, His son

And now, let the weak say I am strongLet the poor say I am richBecause of what the Lord has done for us

(Repeat)

D3. Thank You Lord

And I thank You Lord For the trials that come my wayIn that way I can grow each dayAs I let you leadAnd I thank you lordFor the patience that growing bringsIn surrender of everythingLife is so worthwhile

Chorus: But it goes against the way I am To put my human nature downAnd let the spirit take control of all I doCos’ when those trials comeMy human nature shouts the things to doAnd God’s soft prompting can be easily ignored

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E. PRAISE HYMNS

E1. All Hail King Jesus

All hail King Jesus, all hail EmmanuelKing of Kings and Lord of LordsBright morning starAnd throughout eternity, we’ll sing your praisesMay You reign o’er us throughout eternity

All hail King Jesus, all hail EmmanuelThe Son of man, the Son of GodJesus the LordAnd we raise our hearts to You to sing Your praisesAnd may You reign o’er all the earth forevermore

E2. Blessed Be The Lord God Almighty Father in heaven how we love YouWe lift Your name in all the earthMay Your kingdom be established in our praisesAs Your people declare Your mighty works

Chorus:Blessed be the Lord God AlmightyWho was and is and is to comeBlessed be the Lord God AlmightyWho reigns forevermoreFather in heaven You are gloriousWe lift our hearts to You O GodWe Your people gathered here lift our voicesTo extol and praise Your mighty name

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E3. Garment Of Praise Chorus:Put on your garment of praiseFor the spirit of heavinessLift up your voice to GodPraise with the spirit with understandingOh magnify the Lord

All you that mourn in ZionI have authorityTo appoint unto you in ZionOil of joy that will set you free

Lift up the hands that hang downLift up the voice now stillGive unto God continuous praiseSing forth from Zion’s hill

Sing to Yahweh AlleluiaWorship and praise our GodPraise and adore Him, bow down before HimOh magnify the Lord

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E4. Spirit Of God I can almost see Your holinessAs I look around this placeWith my hands stretched out to receive Your loveI can see You on each face

Chorus: Spirit of God lift me up, Spirit of God lift me upFill me again with Your love Sweet Spirit of GodSpirit of God lift me up, Spirit of God lift me upFill me again with Your love, sweet Spirit of God

My heart, I God, is now open wideAnd my hands I raise to YouWith Your holiness and Your tendernessMy heart take o’er renew

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E5. The Power Of Your Love

Lord, I come to You – let my heart be changed, renewed Flowing from the grace that I’ve found in YouLord, I’ve come to knowThe weaknesses I see in me – will be stripped awayBy the power of Your love

Hold me close - Let Your love surround meBring me near, draw me to Your sideAnd as I wait, I’ll rise up like the eagleAnd I will soar with YouYour Spirit leads me on by the power of Your love

Lord, unveil my eyes –let me see You face to faceThe knowledge of Your love, as You live in meLord, renew my mind, as Your will unfolds in my lifeIn living every day by the power of Your love

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E6. On Eagle’s Wings

You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord Who abide in His shadow for life Say to the Lord: My refuge, My rock in whom trust

Refrain: And He will raise you up on eagle’s wings Bear you on the breath of dawn Make you to shine like the sunAnd hold you in the palm of His hand

The snare of the fowler will never capture youAnd famine will bring you no fear Under His wings your refugeHis faithfulness your shield

You need not fear the terror of the night Nor the arrow that flies by day Though thousands fall about you Near you it shall not come For to His angels He’s given a command To guard you in all of your waysUpon their hands they will bear you up Lest you dash your foot against a stone

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E7. Canticle Of The Sun RefrainThe heavens are telling the glory of GodAnd all creation is shouting for joyCome, dance in the forest, come play in the fieldAnd sing, sing to the glory of the Lord

Praise for the sun, the bringer of dayHe carries the light of the Lord in his raysThe moon and the stars Who light up the way unto Your throne

Praise the wind that blows through the treesThe seas’ mighty storms, the gentle breezeThey blow where they willThey blow where they please to please the Lord

Praise for the rain that waters our fieldsAnd blesses our crops so all the earth yieldsFrom death unto lifeHer myst’ry revealed springs forth in joy

Praise for the fire who gives us his lightThe warmth of the sun to brighten our nightHe dances with joy His spirit so bright, he sings of you

Praise for the earth who makes life to growThe creatures you made to let your life showThe flowers and treesThat help us to know the heart of love

Praise for our death that makes our life realThe knowledge of loss that helps us to feelThe gift of YourselfYour presence revealed to bring us home

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E8. Glory And Praise To Our God Refrain:Glory and praise to our God Who alone gives light to our days Many are the blessings He bears To those who trust in His ways

We the daughters and sons of Him Who built the valleys and plains Praise the wonders our God has done In every heart that sings In His wisdom He strengthens us Like gold that’s tested in fire Though the power of sin prevails Our God is there to save

Every moment of every day Our God is waiting to save Always ready to seek the lost To answer those who pray

E9. Praise God From Whom All Blessing Flow

Praise God, from whom all blessings flow Praise Him, all creatures here below Praise Him above, Ye heavenly host Praise Father, Son, and Holy GhostAmen

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E10. Though The Mountains May Fall

Refrain:Though the mountains may fall And the hills turn to dustYet the love of the Lord will standAs a shelter for all.Who will call on His nameSing the praise And the glory of God

Could the Lord ever leave youCould the Lord forget His loveThough a mother forsake her childHe will not abandon you

(Repeat Refrain) Should you turn and for sake HimHe will gently call your nameShould you wander away from HimHe will always take you back As He swore to your fathersWhen the flood destroyed the landHe will never forsake youHe will swear to you again

(Repeat Refrain)

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F. SONGS OF OUTREACH

F1. Go Tell Everyone

God’s spirit is in my heartHe has called me and set me apartThis is what I have to do What I have to do

Chorus: He sent me to give the good news to the poorTell prisoners that they are prisoners no moreTell blind people that they can seeAnd set the downtrodden freeAnd go tell everyoneThe news that the kingdom of God has comeAnd go tell everyoneThe news that God’s kingdom has come

Just as the Father sent meSo I’m sending you out to beMy witnesses throughout the world The whole of the world

Don’t worry what you have to sayDon’t worry because on that dayMy spirit will speak in your heartWill speak in your heart

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F2. Here I Am, Lord

I, The Lord of sea and skyI have heard my people cryAll who dwell in dark and sinMy hand will saveI who made the stars of nightI will make their darkness brightWho will bear my light to themWhom shall I send

Chorus: Here I am, Lord, is it I LordI have heard You calling in the nightI will go Lord, if You lead meI will hold Your people in my heart

I, the Lord of sun and rainI have borne my people’s painI have wept for love of themThey turn away

I will break their hearts of stoneGive them hearts for love aloneI will speak my Word to themWhom shall I send

I, the Lord of wind and flameI will tend the poor and lameI will set a feast for themMy hand will saveFinest bread I will provideTill their hearts be satisfiedI will give my life to themWhom shall I send

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F3. There’s A New World Somewhere

There’s a new world somewhere they call the promised landAnd I’ll be there someday if You will hold my handI still need You there beside me no matter what I doFor I know I’ll never find another You

There is always someone for each of us they sayAnd You’ll be my someone forever and a dayI could search the whole world over until my life is throughBut I know I’ll never find another You

Chorus:It’s a long long journey, so stay by my sideWhen I walk through the storm You’ll be my guide, be my guide

If they gave me a fortune my pleasure would be smallI could lose it all tomorrow and never mind at allBut if I should lose Your love Lord, I don’t know what I’d doFor I know I’ll never find another You

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F4. Try A Little Kindness

If you see your brother standing by the roadWith a heavy load from the seeds he’s sowedIf you see your sister falling by the wayJust stop and say you’re going the wrong way

Chorus: You’ve got to try a little kindnessShow a little kindnessShine your light for everyone to seeAnd if you try a little kindnessThen you’ll overlook the blindnessOf narrow-minded people on their narrow-minded streetsDon’t walk around the down and outLend a helping hand instead of doubtAnd the kindness that you show everydayWill help someone along their way

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F5. BE NOT AFRAID

You shall cross the barren desertBut you shall not die of thirstYou shall wander far in safetyThough you do not know the wayYou shall speak your words in foreign landsAnd all will understandYou shall see the face of God and live

Refrain: Be not afraid; I go before you alwaysCome follow Me; And I will give you rest

If you pass through raging watersIn the sea, you shall not drownIf you walk amidst the burning flamesYou shall not be harmedIf you stand before the pow’r of hellAnd death is at your sideKnow that I am with you, through it all

Blessed are your poorFor the Kingdom shall be theirsBlest are you that weep and mournFor one day you shall laughAnd if wicked men insult and hate youAll because of MeBlessed, blessed are you

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F6. Companions On The Journey We are companions on the journeyBreaking bread and sharing lifeAnd in the love we bear is the hope we shareFor we believe in the love of our GodWe believe in the love of our God

No longer strangers to each otherNo longer strangers in God’s houseWe are fed and we are nourishedBy the strength of those who care (x2)

We have gifted with each otherAnd we are called by the word of the LordTo act with justice to love tenderlyTo walk humbly with our God (x2)

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F7. Go Tell It On The Mountain

Refrain: Go, tell it on the mountainOver the hills and everywhereGo, tell it on the mountainThat Jesus Christ is born

While shepherds kept their watchingOver silent flocks by nightBehold throughout the heavensThere shone a holy light

The shepherds feared and trembledWhen lo! above the earthRang out the angels chorusThat hailed the Saviour’s birthDown in a lowly mangerThe humble Christ was bornAnd God sent us salvationThat blessed Christmas morn

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F8. Pass It On

It only takes a spark to get a fire goingAnd soon all those around can warm up in its glowingThat’s how it is with God’s LoveOnce you’ve experienced itYou spread the love to everyoneYou want to pass it on

What a wondrous time is springWhen all the trees are buddingThe birds begin to sing, the flowers start their bloomingThat’s how it is with God’s loveOnce you’ve experienced itYou want to sing, it’s fresh like springYou want to pass it on

I wish for you my friendThis happiness that I’ve foundYou can depend on GodIt matters not where you’re boundI’ll shout it from the mountain top - PRAISE GODI want the world to knowThe Lord of love has come to meI want to pass it on

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F9. PRAYER OF ST FRANCIS

Make me a channel of Your peace Where there is hatred, let me bring Your loveWhere there is injury, Your pardon, Lord And where there’s doubt, true faith in You

Make me a channel of Your peaceWhere there’s despair in life, let me bring hopeWhere there is darkness only light And where there’s sadness ever joy

Oh Master, grant that I may never seek So much to be consoled as to console To be understood as to understandTo be loved as to love with all my soul

Make me a channel of Your peace It is in pardoning that we are pardoned In giving of ourselves that we receive And in dying that we’re born to eternal life

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F10. SEED SCATTERED AND SOWN Refrain:Seed scattered and sown wheat gathered and grownBread broken and shared as one The living Bread of GodVine fruit of the land Wine works of our handsOne cup that is share by all The living cupThe living bread of God

It’s not the bread we break a sharing in our LordIs not the cup we bless the Blood of Christ out pouredThe seed which falls on rock will wither and will dieThe seed within good ground will flower and have lifeAs wheat upon the hills was gathered and was grownSo may the church of God be gathered into one

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F11. THE SERVANT SONG

Will you let me be your servant Let me be as Christ to youPray that I may have the grace To let you be my servant, too

We are pilgrims on a journey We are trav’lers on the roadWe are here to help each other Walk the mile and bear the load

I will hold the Christlight for you In the night time of your fearI will hold my hand out to you Speak the peace you long to hear

I will weep when you are weeping When you laugh I’ll laugh with youI will share your joy and sorrow Till we’ve seen this journey through

When we sing to God in heaven We shall find such harmonyBorn of all we’ve known together Of Christ’s love and agony

Will you let me be your servant Let me be as Christ to youPray that I may have the grace To let you be my servant, too

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F12. THE SUMMONS

Will you come and follow me if I but call your nameWill you go where you don’t know and never be the sameWill you let my love be shown? Will you let my name be knownWill you let my life be grown in you and you in me

Will you leave yourself behind if I but call your nameWill you care for cruel and kind and never be the sameWill you risk the hostile stare should your life attract or scareWill you let me answer prayer in you and you in me

Will you let the blinded see if I but call your nameWill you set the pris’ners free and never be the sameWill you kiss the leper clean? And do such as this unseenAnd admit to what I mean in you and you in me

Will you love the ‘you’ you hide if I but call your nameWill you quell the fear inside and never be the sameWill you use the faith you’ve found to reshape the world aroundThrough my sight and touch and sound in you and you in me

Lord, your summons echoes true when you but call my nameLet me turn and follow you and never be the sameIn your company I’ll go where your love and footsteps showThus I’ll move and live and grow in you and you in me

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F13. WE ARE MANY PARTS

Refrain: We are many parts, we are all one bodyAnd the gifts we have we are given to shareMay the Spirit of love, make us one indeedOne, the love that we share; one, our hope in despair, one The cross that we bear

God of all, we look to youWe would be your servants true, let us be your love to all the world

So my pain is pain for youIn your joy is my joy too, all is brought together in the LordAll you seekers great and smallSeek the greatest gift of all, if you love then you will know the Lord

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G. HYMNS TO MARY

G1. Ave Maria (As I Kneel Before You)

As I kneel before you As I bow my head in prayer Take this day, make it yours And fill me with your love

Refrain: Ave Maria, gratia plena Dominus tecum, benedicta tu

All I have I give you Every dream and wish are yours Mother of Christ, Mother of mine Present them to my Lord

(Repeat Refrain)

As I kneel before you And I see your smiling face Ev’ry thought, ev’ry word Is lost in your embrace

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G2. Hail Mary Gentle Woman

Hail Mary, full of graceThe Lord is with youBlessed are you among womenAnd blest is the fruit of your womb, JesusHoly Mary, mother of GodPray for us sinners now And at the hour of our deathAmen.

Refrain: Gentle woman, quiet light, morning star so strong and bright, gentle mother peaceful dove teach us wisdom; teach us love You were chosen by the Father You were chosen for the Son You were chosen from all women and for woman shining one Blessed are you among women Blessed touch over the true Blessed they with peaceful spirits Blessed they with special hearts

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G3. Mother Dear, O Pray For Me

Mother dear, O pray for me Whilst far from heav’n and thee I wander in a fragile bark O’er life’s tempestuous sea O Virgin Mother, from thy throne So bright in bliss above Protect thy child and cheer my path With thy sweet smile of love

Mother dear, O pray for me Should pleasure’s siren lay E’er tempt thy child to wander far From Virtue’s path away

When thorns beset life’s devious way And darkling waters flow Then Mary aid thy weeping child Thyself a mother show

Mother dear, remember me And never cease thy care ‘Till in heaven eternally Thy love and bliss I share

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G4. On This Day, O Beautiful Mother

Refrain: On this day O Beautiful MotherOn this day we give Thee our loveNear thee Madonna fondly we hoverTrusting thy gentle care to proveOn this day we ask to shareDearest Mother thy sweet careAid us ere our feet astrayWander from thy guiding wayQueen of angels deign to hearLisping children’s humble prayerYoung hearts gain O Virgin pureSweetly to thyself allure

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H. HYMNS FOR THE SEASON OF LENT

H1. Hear, O Lord

Chorus:Hear, O Lord, the sound of my callHear, O Lord, and have mercyMy soul is longing for the glory of YouO hear, O Lord, and answer me

Ev’ry night before I sleep I pray my soul to takeOr else I pray that loneliness Is gone when I awake

Why do I no longer feel Like I’ve a place to stayO take me where someone Will care so fear will go away

In you, O Lord, I place my cares And all my troubles tooO grant, dear Lord, that someday Soon I’ll live in peace with You

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H2. Jesus, Keep Me Near The Cross

Jesus, keep me near the crossThere a precious fountainFree to all a healing streamFlows from Calvary’s mountain

Chorus:In the Cross, in the CrossBe my glory ever Till my raptured soul shall findRest beyond the river

Near the cross a trembling soulLove and mercy found meThere the bright and morning starShed its beams around me

Near the Cross, O Lamb of GodBring its scenes before meHelp me walk from day to dayWith its shadow o’er me

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H3. Lord, I’m Coming Home

I’ve wandered far away from GodNow I’m coming homeThe path of sin too long I’ve trodLord I’m coming home

Chorus:Coming home, coming homeNever more to roamOpen now Thine arms of loveLord, I’m coming home

I’ve wasted many precious yearsNow I’m coming homeI now repent with bitter tearsLord, I’m coming home

I’m tired of sin and straying, LordNow I’m coming homeI’ll trust Thy love, believe Thy wordLord, I’m coming home

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H4. When I Survey That Wondrous Cross

When I survey the wondrous crossOn which the Prince of glory diedMy richest gain I count but lossAnd pour contempt on all my pride

Forbid it, Lord, that I should boastSave in the death of Christ my GodThe vain delights that charm me mostI sacrifice them to His blood

See from His head, His hands, His feetWhat grief and love flow mingling downDid e’re such love and sorrow meetOr thorns compose so rich a crownWere all the realm of nature mineThat were a present far too smallLove so amazing, so divineDemands my soul, my life, my all

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H5. Were You There

Were you there when they crucified my LordWere you there when they crucified my LordOh! Sometime it causes me to tremble, tremble, trembleWere you there when they crucified my Lord

Were you there when they nailed Him to the treeWere you there when they nailed Him to the treeOh! Sometime it causes me to tremble, tremble, trembleWere you there when they nailed Him to the tree

Were you there when they laid Him in the tombWere you there when they laid Him in the tombOh! Sometime it causes me to tremble, tremble, trembleWere you there when they laid Him in the tomb

Were you there when they rolled the stone awayWere you there when they rolled the stone awayOh! Sometime it causes me to tremble, tremble, trembleWere you there when they rolled the stone away

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H6. Softly And Tenderly

Softly and tenderly Jesus is callingCalling for you and for meSee, on the portals He’s waiting and watchingWatching for you and for me

Chorus:Come home, come homeYe who are weary, come homeEarnestly, tenderly, Jesus is callingCalling: ‘O sinner, come home!Why should we tarry when Jesus is pleadingPleading for you and for meWhy should we linger and heed not His merciesMercies for you and for me

H7. Search Me, O God

Search me, O God, and know my heart todayTry me, O Saviour, know my thoughts, I praySee if there be some wicked way in meCleanse me from every sin and set me free

I praise Thee, Lord, for cleansing me from sinFulfil Thy Word and make me pure withinFill me with fire where once I burned with shameGrant my desire to magnify Thy name

Lord take my life and make it wholly ThineFill my poor heart with Thy great love divineTake all my will, my passion, self and prideI now surrender, Lord in me abide

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H8. Freely! Freely! God forgave my sins in Jesus’ nameI’ve been born again in Jesus’ nameAnd in Jesus’ name I come to youTo share His love as He told me to

Chorus: He said, Freely, Freely you have receivedFreely, freely, giveGo in my name and because you believeOthers will know that I live

All power is given in Jesus’ nameIn earth and heaven in Jesus’ nameAnd in Jesus’ name I come to youTo share His love as He told me to

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H9. Old Rugged Cross

On a hill far away, stood an old rugged crossThe emblem of suffering and shameAnd I love that old cross where the dearest and bestFor a world of lost sinners was slainChorus:So I’ll cherish the old rugged crossTill my trophies at last I lay downI will cling to the old rugged crossAnd exchange it someday for a crown

Oh that old rugged cross, so despised by the worldHas a wondrous attraction for meFor the dear Lamb of God left His glory aboveTo bear it to dark Calvary

In the old, rugged cross, stained with blood so divineA wondrous beauty I seeFor ‘twas on that cross Jesus suffered and diedTo pardon and sanctify me

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H10. I Know Who Holds Tomorrow

I don’t know about tomorrowI just live from day to dayI don’t borrow from its sunshineFor its skies may turn to greyI don’t worry o’er the futureFor I know what Jesus saidAnd today I’ll walk beside HimFor He knows what is ahead

Chorus:Many things about tomorrowI don’t seem to understandBut I know who holds tomorrowAnd I know who holds my hand

Ev’ry step is getting brighterAs the golden stairs I climbEv’ry burden’s getting lighterEv’ry cloud is silver-linedThere the sun is always shiningThere no tear will dim the eyeAt the ending of the rainbowWhere the mountains touch the sky

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I. HYMNS FOR THE SEASON OF ADVENTI1. O Come, Divine Messiah

O come, Divine MessiahThe world in silence waits the dayWhen hope shall sing its triumphAnd sadness flees away

Chorus:Sweet Saviour haste, come, come to earthDispel the night and show Thy faceAnd bid us hail the dawn of graceO come, Divine MessiahThe world in silence waits the dayWhen hope shall sing its triumphAnd sadness flees away

Thou’ll come in peace and meeknessAnd lowly will Thy cradle beAll veiled in human weakness, Thy majesty we’ll see

O Thou whom nations sighed forWhom seer and prophet long foretoldWill break the captives’ fettersRedeem the long-lost fold

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I2. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

O come, O come, EmmanuelAnd ransom captive IsraelThat mourns in lonely exile hereUntil the Son of God appear

Chorus: Rejoice! Rejoice! O IsraelTo Thee shall come Emmanuel

O come, thou day spring from on highAnd cheer us by thy drawing nighDispense the gloomy clouds of nightAnd death’s dark shadow put to flight

O come, desire of nations, bindIn one the hearts of all mankindBid thou our sad divisions ceaseAnd be Thyself our King of Peace

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I3. On Jordan’s Bank

On Jordan’s bank the Baptist’s cryAnnounces that the Lord is nighAwake and harken, for he bringsGlad tidings of the King of Kings

Then cleansed be ev’ry heart from sinMake straight the way of God withinO, let us all our hearts prepareFor Christ to come and enter there

For You are man’s salvation, LordOur refuge and our great rewardOnce more upon Your people shineAnd fill the world with love divineTo God the Son all glory beWhose advent set all nations freeWhom with the Father we adoreAnd Holy Spirit ever more

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I4. Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus

Come, Thou long-expected JesusBorn to set Thy people freeFrom our fears and sins release usLet us find our rest in Thee

Israel’s strength and consolationHope of all the earth Thou artDear desire of ev’ry nationJoy of ev’ry longing heartBorn Thy people to deliverBorn a child, and yet a kingBorn to reign in us foreverNow Thy gracious kingdom bring

By Thy own eternal SpiritRule in all our hearts aloneBy Thine all sufficient meritRaise us to Thy glorious throne

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I5. Like A Shepherd

Chorus: Like a shepherd He feeds His flock And gathers the lambs in His armsHolding them carefully close to His heartLeading them home Say to the cities of Judah: Prepare the way of the LordGo to the mountain top, lift your voiceJerusalem, here is your God

I myself will shepherd them; For others have led them astrayThe lost I will rescue and heal their woundsAnd pasture them, giving them rest

Come unto me if you are heavily burdenedAnd take My yoke upon Your shouldersI will give you rest

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I6. Christ, Come Quickly

Christ, come quickly there’s danger at the doorPoverty aplenty, hearts gone wild with warThere’s hunger in the city and famine on the plain

Chorus: Come, Lord Jesus, the light is dyingThe night keeps crying, Come, Lord Jesus

Want demands a hearing in far too many landsThe sick go unattended, death deals a heavy handThe dreams of men are empty, their cups of sorrow full

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ALPHABETICAL INDEX OF HYMN TITLES

Hymn No PageAAll Hail King Jesus E1 23Amazing Grace B1 11As The Deer B2 12As We Gather / Steadfast Love A1 5Ave Maria (As I Kneel Before You) G1 44

BBe Not Afraid F5 35Bind Us Together A2 5Blessed Be The Lord God Almighty E2 23Bond Of Love A3 6

C Canticle Of The Sun E7 28Centre Of My Life B3 13Christ Be Our Light B4 14Christ, Come Quickly I6 62Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus I4 60 Companions On The Journey F6 36

FFor The Beauty Of The Earth D1 21Freely! Freely! H8 54

GGarment Of Praise E3 24Give Me Oil In My Lamp A4 6Give Thanks D2 22Glory And Praise To Our God E8 29Go Tell Everyone F1 31Go Tell It On The Mountain F7 37God Will Make A Way A5 7

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HHail Mary Gentle Woman G2 45He B5 15Hear, O Lord H1 48Here I Am, Lord F2 32

II Have Loved You C3 19I Know Who Holds Tomorrow H10 56

J Jesus Remember Me C2 18Jesus, Keep Me Near The Cross H2 49

LLet There Be Peace On Earth A10 10Like A Shepherd I5 61Living Sacrifice B6 15Lord, I’m Coming Home H3 50Loving And Forgiving C1 18 MMother Dear, O Pray For Me G3 46

OO Come, Divine Messiah I1 57O Come, O Come, Emmanuel I2 58O God You Search Me C5 20Old Rugged Cross H9 55On Eagle’s Wings E6 27On Jordan’s Bank I3 59On This Day, O Beautiful Mother G4 47Open The Eyes In My Heart A6 7

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PPass It On F8 38Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow E9 29Prayer Of St Francis F9 39 SSearch Me, O God H7 53Seed, Scattered And Sown F10 40Softly And Tenderly H6 53Spirit Of God E4 25

TTable Of Plenty A7 8 Take My Life And Let It Be B7 16Thank You Lord D3 22 The Power Of Your Love E5 26The Servant Song F11 41The Summons F12 42There’s A New World Somewhere F3 33 Though The Mountains May Fall E10 30Try A Little Kindness F4 34Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus C4 19

WWe Are Gathering Together Unto Him A9 9We Are Many Parts F13 43We Are One Body A8 9 We Are The Body Of Christ A11 10Were You There H5 52What A Friend We Have In Jesus B8 17When I Survey That Wondrous Cross H4 51

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Acknowledgements

Song Selection And OrganizationEvlyn YangSharon Wan

Design and LayoutKevin Lim Chaw CheenNaili Printing Industry