Archive for August 11, 2023

Gathering | We Gather In Love

We come to gather in our weakness
to reconnect as seekers
and worship one true God
We come to gather with the broken
whose words may go unspoken
We gather all as one

United in one Spirit
each different in appearance
all are welcome in the house of God
We gather in love

Preparation of the Gifts | Where Charity and Love Abide

Ubi caritas et amor
Deus ibi est
Deus ibi est
Where charity and love abide
There God is found
There God is found

The love of Christ has made us one
Let us rejoice in Him
Let us rejoice in Him
The love of Christ has made us one
Let us rejoice in Him
Let us rejoice in Him

Ubi caritas et amor
Deus ibi est
Deus ibi est
Where charity and love abide
There God is found
There God is found

Communion | Prayer of St. Francis

Lord, make me
an instrument
of Thy peace

Where there is hatred
let me so love
Where there is injury
Thy pardon, Lord
Where there is doubt
let there be faith

O Lord, make me
an instrument
of Thy peace

Where there’s despair
let me bring hope
Where there is darkness
let there be light
Where there is sadness
Let there be joy

O Divine Master
Grant that I may not so much seek
to be consoled
as to console

To be understood
as to understand
To be loved
as to love

O Lord, make me
an instrument
of Thy peace

Where there is hatred
let me so love
For it is in giving
that we receive
And it is in pardoning
that we are pardoned

And it is in dying (it is in dying)
that we are born (that we are born)
to eternal life
to eternal life

Lord, make me
an instrument
of Thy peace
An instrument
of Thy peace
Amen

Closing | Bless the Lord

Bless the Lord, O my soul
Bless God’s holy name
Bless the Lord, O my soul
Bless God’s holy name

Remember the healing love of God
who calls us to be whole and to be free

Bless the Lord, O my soul
Bless God’s holy name
Bless the Lord, O my soul
Bless God’s holy name

Gathering | Altar of Hope (Be Still)

Though earth be shaken
though mountains quake
God is our refuge
where fear fades away

Rest in the silence
and be filled with His peace
as grace overtakes us
at the altar of hope

Be still, be still and know that He is God
Be still, be still and know that He is God

Be still, be still and know that He is God
Be still, be still and know that He is God

Responsorial Psalm | Ps. 85 Lord, Let Us See Your Kindness

Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation.

R./ Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation.

I will hear what God proclaims;
the LORD — for he proclaims peace.
Near indeed is his salvation to those who fear him,
glory dwelling in our land.

R./ Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation.

Kindness and truth shall meet;
justice and peace shall kiss.
Truth shall spring out of the earth,
and justice shall look down from heaven.

R./ Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation.

The LORD himself will give his benefits;
our land shall yield its increase.
Justice shall walk before him,
and prepare the way of his steps.

R./ Lord, let us see your kindness, and grant us your salvation.

Preparation of the Gifts | Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)

[For St. Stephen, start here. For OLMM, start at Bridge]

You call me out upon the waters
The great unknown where feet may fail
And there I find You in the mystery
In oceans deep my faith will stand

And I will call upon Your Name
And keep my eyes above the waves
When oceans rise
My soul will rest in Your embrace
For I am Yours and You are mine

Your grace abounds in deepest waters
Your sovereign hand will be my guide
Where feet may fail and fear surrounds me
You’ve never failed and You won’t start now

So I will call upon Your Name
And keep my eyes above the waves
When oceans rise
My soul will rest in Your embrace
For I am Yours and You are mine, oh

And You are mine, oh

Bridge
Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders
Let me walk upon the waters
Wherever You would call me
Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander
And my faith will be made stronger
In the presence of my Saviour

Repeat

I will call upon Your Name
Keep my eyes above the waves
My soul will rest in Your embrace
I am Yours and You are mine

Communion | Stay With Me, Lord

[Men]
Stay with me, Lord
that I may never forget You
Stay with me, Lord
because I’m weak
Stay with me, Lord
for You are my life
Stay with me, Lord
[Everyone]
for You are my light

O, how I need You, my Jesus
in this night of exile
Stay with me, my Jesus
in the breaking of the bread
The light which disperses all darkness
The force that sustains me
The unique joy of my heart

Stay with me, Lord
to show me Your will
Stay with me, Lord
that I may hear Your voice
and follow You
Stay with me, Lord
for I desire to love You
Stay with me, Lord
if You with me to be faithful to You

O, how I need You, my Jesus
in this night of exile
Stay with me, my Jesus
in the breaking of the bread
The light which disperses all darkness
The force that sustains me
The unique joy of my heart

O, how I need You, my Jesus
in this night of exile
Stay with me, my Jesus
in the breaking of the bread
The light which disperses all darkness
The force that sustains me
The unique joy of my heart
(joy of my heart)
The unique joy of my heart!
(the joy of my heart)

Closing | I Will Follow

Note: Will be played in key of G

All Your ways are good
All Your ways are sure
I will trust in You alone
Higher than my side
High above my life
I will trust in You alone

Where You go, I’ll go
Where You stay, I’ll stay
When You move, I’ll move
I will follow You
Who You love, I’ll love
How You serve I’ll serve
If this life I lose, I will follow

Where You go, I’ll go
Where You stay, I’ll stay
When You move, I’ll move
I will follow You
Who You love, I’ll love
How You serve I’ll serve
If this life I lose, I will follow You (yeah)
I will follow You (yeah)
I will follow You (yeah)
I will follow You (yeah)