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Song Book

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1) All who are thirsty all who are weak come to the fountain dip your heart in the stream of life let the pain and the sorrow be washed away, in the wave of his mercy as deep cries out to deep, we sing

Come Lord Jesus, come

2) Wonderful, so wonderful Is your unfailing love Your cross has spoken mercy over me No eye has seen no ear has heard No heart could fully know How glorious, how beautiful you are Beautiful one I love you Beautiful one I adore Beautiful one my soul must sing Powerful so powerful Your glory fills the skies Your mighty works displayed for all to see The beauty of your majesty Awakes my heart to sing How marvellous how wonderful you are You opened my eyes to your wonders anew You captured my heart with this love Because nothing on earth is as beautiful as you

3) Blessed Be Your Name In the land that is plentiful Where Your streams of abundance flow Blessed be Your name

Blessed Be Your name When I'm found in the desert place Though I walk through the wilderness Blessed Be Your name

Every blessing You pour out, I'll Turn back to praise When the darkness closes in, Lord Still I will say

Blessed be the name of the Lord Blessed be Your name Blessed be the name of the Lord Blessed be Your glorious name

Blessed be Your name When the sun's shining down on me When the world's 'all as it should be' Blessed be Your name Blessed be Your name On the road marked with suffering Though there's pain in the offering Blessed be Your name

You give and take away You give and take away My heart will choose to say Lord, blessed be Your name 4) Awaken my soul, come awake To hunger, to seek, to thirst Awaken first love, come awake And do as You did at first

Spirit of the Living God come fall afresh on me Come wake me from my sleep Blow through the caverns of my soul Pour in me to overflow, to overflow

Spirit come and fill this place Let Your glory now invade Spirit come and fill this place Let Your glory now invade

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5) Give thanks to the Lord our God and King His love endures forever For He is good, He is above all things His love endures forever Sing praise, sing praise With a mighty hand and outstretched arm His love endures forever For the life that's been reborn His love endures forever Sing praise, sing praise [2x] Forever God is faithful Forever God is strong Forever God is with us Forever From the rising to the setting sun His love endures forever And by the grace of God we will carry on His love endures forever Sing praise, sing praise [2x] Forever God is faithful Forever God is strong Forever God is with us Forever Sing praise, sing praise [4x] 6) You give life, You are love You bring light to the darkness You give hope, You restore Every heart that is broken Great are You, Lord It's Your breath in our lungs So we pour out our praise We pour out our praise It's Your breath in our lungs So we pour out our praise. To You only All the earth will shout Your praise Our hearts will cry These bones will sing Great are You, Lord

7) He is the Lord, and He reigns on high He is the Lord Spoke into the darkness, created the light He is the Lord Who is like unto Him, never ending in days? He is the Lord And He comes in power when we call on His name He is the Lord Show Your power, O Lord our God Show Your power, O Lord our God Our God Your gospel, O Lord, is the hope for our na-tion You are the Lord It's the power of God for our salvation You are the Lord We ask not for riches, but look to the cross You are the Lord And for our inheritance give us the lost You are the Lord

8) Holiness, holiness is what I long for. Holiness is what I need. Holiness, holiness Is what you want from me. Take my life and form it, Take my mind transform it, Take my will conform it, To yours, to yours Oh Lord. Faithfulness… 9) I'm trading my sorrows I'm trading my shame I'm laying them down for the joy of the Lord I'm trading my sickness I'm trading my pain I'm laying it down for the joy of the Lord We say yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord Yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord Yes Lord yes Lord yes yes Lord amen

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I'm pressed but not crushed persecuted but not abandoned Struck down but not destroyed I am blessed beyond the curse for his promise will endure That his joy's gonna be my strength Though the sorrow may last for the night His joy comes with the morning 10) I will offer up my life in spirit and truth Pouring out the oil of love as my wor-ship to You In surrender I must give my ev’ry part Lord, receive the sacrifice of a broken heart Jesus, what can I give, what can I bring To so faithful a Friend to so loving a King Savior, what can be said, what can be sung As a praise of Your name for the things You have done Oh, my words could not tell not even in part Of the debt of love that is owed by this thankful heart You deserve my ev’ry breath For You’ve paid the great cost Giving up Your life to death Even death on a cross You took all my shame away There defeated my sin Opened up the gates of heav’n And have beckoned me in 11) Joyful joyful we adore You God of glory, Lord of love Hearts unfold like flowers before You Opening to the sun above Melt the clouds of sin and sadness Drive the dark of doubt away Giver of eternal gladness Fill us with the light of day

You are the One who saves


You are the One whose hands

Lift us from the grave

You are the light of life

The everlasting day

You are the One who takes

All our sins away

You are giving and forgiving

Ever blessing, ever blessed

Fountain of the joy of living

Ocean depths of happy rest



You are the One whose hands

Lift us from the grave

12) Lord, I come, I confess Bowing here I find my rest Without You I fall apart You're the One that guides my heart Lord, I need You, oh, I need You Every hour I need You My one defense, my righteousness Oh God, how I need You Where sin runs deep Your grace is more Where grace is found is where You are Where You are, Lord, I am free Holiness is Christ in me So teach my song to rise to You When temptation comes my way When I cannot stand I'll fall on You Jesus, You're my hope and stay

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13) Everyone needs compassion A love that's never failing Let mercy fall on me Everyone needs forgiveness The kindness of a Saviour The hope of nations Saviour, he can move the mountains My God is mighty to save He is mighty to save Forever Author of Salvation He rose and conquered the grave Jesus conquered the grave So take me as you find me All my fears and failures Fill my life again I give my life to follow Everything that I believe in Now I surrender Shine your light and let the whole world see We're singing for the glory of the risen king Jesus 14) I will sing, sing, sing to my God,

my King For all else fades away

And I will love, love, love

with this heart You've made

For You've been good always

15) Higher than the mountains that I face Stronger than the power of the grave Constant through the trial and the change One thing remains, Yes, one thing remains. Your love never fails, It never gives up It never runs out on me

Because on and on, and on, and on it goes Before it overwhelms and satisfies my soul And I never ever have to be afraid One thing remains So, this one thing remains. In death, in life I'm confident and covered by the power of Your great love My debt is paid. There's nothing that can separate my heart from Your great love... 16) 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 sur-rounds me You've never failed and You won't start now Spirit lead me where my trust is with-out 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

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17) Water you turned into wine, opened the eyes of the blind there's no one like you, none like You! Into the darkness you shine out of the ashes we rise there's no one like you none like You! Our God is greater, our God is stronger, God you are higher than any other. Our God is Healer, Awesome in Power, Our God! Our God! And if our God is for us, then who could ever stop us? And if our God is with us, then what could stand against? And if our God is for us, then who could ever stop us? And if our God is with us, then what could stand against? 18) I lean not on my understanding My life is in the hands of the Maker of heaven I give it all to you God, trusting that you'll make something beautiful out of me (x2) I give it all to you God, trusting that you'll make something beautiful out of me (x4) And I will climb this mountain with my hands wide open (x4) 19) There's no place I would rather be No place I would rather be No place I would rather be Than here in Your love, here in Your love Set a fire down in my soul That I can't contain and I can't control 'Cause I want more of You, God I want more of You God

20) Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord We will wait upon the Lord We will wait upon the Lord Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord We will wait upon the Lord We will wait upon the Lord Our God, You reign forever Our hope, our strong deliverer You are the everlasting God The everlasting God You do not faint You won't grow weary You're the defender of the weak You comfort those in need You lift us up on wings like eagles 21) I'm giving you my heart, and all this is within I lay it all down, for the sake of you my king I'm giving you my dreams, Laying down my rights Giving up my pride, for the promise of new life And I surrender, all to you All to you And I surrender, all to you All to you I'm singing you this song, waiting at the cross All the world holds dear, I count it all as loss For the sake of knowing you, for the glory of your name To know the lasting joy, even sharing in your pain

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22) The Lord is gracious and compassionate Slow to anger and rich in love The Lord is gracious and compassionate Slow to anger and rich in love And the Lord is good to all He has compassion for all that he has made As far as the east is from the west That’s how far he has removed our transgressions from us Praise the Lord, oh my soul Praise the Lord Praise the Lord, oh my soul Praise the Lord 23) The splendor of a king Clothed in majesty Let all the earth rejoice All the earth rejoice He wraps Himself in light, And darkness tries to hide And trembles at His voice Trembles at His voice How great is our God Sing with me How great is our God And all will see How great, how great is our God Age to age He stands And time is in His hands Beginning and the end Beginning and the end The Godhead Three in One Father, Spirit and Son The Lion and the Lamb The Lion and the Lamb Name above all names Worthy of all praise My heart will sing How great is our God

24) I find that I'm safe and warm in

Your loving arms.

You see me and You know me and You

love me through and through.

25) If faith can move the mountains Let the mountains move We come with expectation Waiting here for you, I’m waiting here for you You’re the Lord of all creation And still you know my heart The Author of Salvation You’ve loved us from the start Waiting here for You With our hands lifted high in praise And it's You we adore Singing Alleluia You are everything You’ve promised Your faithfulness is true And we're desperate for Your presence All we need is You

26) Let our praise be Your welcome Let our songs be a sign We are here for You, we are here for You Let Your breath come from heaven Fill our hearts with Your life We are here for You, we are here for You To You our hearts are open Nothing here is hidden You are our one desire You alone are holy Only You are worthy God, let Your fire fall down Let our shout be Your anthem Your renown fill the skies We are here for You, we are here for You Let Your Word move in power Let what's dead come to life We are here for You, we are here for You

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We welcome You with praise

We welcome You with praise

Almighty God of love

Be welcomed in this place

Let every heart adore

Let every soul awake

Almighty God of love

Be welcomed in this place

27) We have a hope in Jesus

We have a hope in Jesus

That all things will be well



In the Lord.

28) Great is Your faithfulness

oh God

You wrestle with the sinner's heart

You lead us by still waters and to

mercy

And nothing can keep us apart

So remember Your people

Remember Your children

Remember Your promise

Oh God

Your grace is enough

Your grace is enough

Your grace is enough for me

Great is Your love and justice God

You use the weak to lead the strong

You lead us in the song of Your

salvation

And all Your people sing along

29) Bless the Lord O my soul O my soul Worship His Holy name Sing like never before O my soul I’ll worship Your Holy name The sun comes up It’s a new day dawning It’s time to sing Your song again Whatever may pass And whatever lies before me Let me be singing When the evening comes You’re rich in love And You’re slow to anger Your name is great And Your heart is kind For all Your goodness I will keep on singing Ten thousand reasons For my heart to find And on that day When my strength is failing The end draws near And my time has come Still my soul will Sing Your praise unending Ten thousand years And then forevermore 30) These are the days of Elijah, Declaring the word of the Lord And these are the days of Your servant Moses, Righteousness being restored. And though these are days of great trial, Of famine and darkness and sword, Still, we are the voice in the desert crying "Prepare ye the way of the Lord!"

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Behold He comes riding on the clouds, Shining like the sun at the trumpet call, Lift your voice, it's the year of jubilee, And out of Zion's hill salvation comes. These are the days of Ezekiel, The dry bones becoming as flesh, And these are the days of Your serv-ant David, Rebuilding a temple of praise. These are the days of the harvest, The fields are as white in Your world, And we are the labourers in Your vineyard, Declaring the word of the Lord! 31) When the music fades All is stripped away And I simply come Longing just to bring Something that's of worth That will bless Your heart I'll bring You more than a song For a song in itself Is not what You have required You search much deeper within Through the way things appear You're looking into my heart I'm coming back to the heart of wor-ship And it's all about You It's all about You, Jesus I'm sorry, Lord, for the thing I've made When it's all about You It's all about You, Jesus King of endless worth No one could express How much You deserve Though I'm weak and poor All I have is Yours Every single breath

32) Open the eyes of my heart, Lord. Open the eyes of my heart. I want to see You. I want to see You.

To see You high and lifted up Shining in the light of Your glory. Pour out Your power and love As we sing holy, holy, holy.

Holy, holy, holy, Holy, holy, holy, Holy, holy, holy, I want to see you. 33) I've heard a thousand stories of what they think you're like But I've heard the tender whispers of love in the dead of night And you tell me that you're pleased And that I'm never alone

You're a good good father It's who you are, it's who you are, it's who you are And I'm loved by you It's who I am, it's who I am, it's who I am I've seen many searching for answers far and wide But I know we're all searching For answers only you provide 'Cause you know just what we need Before we say a word You are perfect in all of your ways You are perfect in all of your ways You are perfect in all of your ways to us Oh, it's love so undeniable I, I can hardly speak Peace so unexplainable I, I can hardly think As you call me deeper still As you call me deeper still As you call me deeper still Into love, love, love

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34) Come, now is the time to worship

Come, now is the time

To give your heart

Come, just as you are to worship

Come, just as you are

Before your God

Come

One day every

Tongue will confess

You are God

One day every knee will bow

Still the greatest treasure

Remains for those

Who gladly choose You now

35) You unravel me, with a melody

You surround me with a song

Of deliverance, from my enemies

Till all my fears are gone

I’m no longer a slave to fear I am a child of God I’m no longer a slave to fear I am a child of God From my mothers womb You have chosen me Love has called my name I’ve been born again, into a family Your blood flows through my veins I am surrounded By the arms of the father I am surrounded By songs of deliverance We've been liberated From our bondage Were the sons and the daughters Let us sing our freedom You split the sea So I could walk right through it My fears were drowned in perfect love You rescued me And I will stand and sing I am the child of God

36) Let the King of my heart Be the mountain where I run The fountain I drink from Oh, He is my song Let the King of my heart Be the shadow where I hide The ransom for my life Oh, He is my song 'Cause You are good You are good, oh oh (x4) And let the King of my heart Be the wind inside my sails The anchor in the waves Oh oh, He is my song Let the King of my heart Be the fire inside my veins The echo of my days Oh oh, He is my song You're never gonna let You're never gonna let me down (x4) 37) Worthy of every song we

could ever sing

Worthy of all the praise we could ever

bring

Worthy of every breath we could ever

breathe

We live for you

Jesus the name above every other name

Jesus the only one who could save

Worthy of every breath we could ever

breathe

We live for you

Oh we live for you

Holy there is no one like you There is none beside you Open up my eyes in wonder And show me who you are And fill me with your heart And lead me in love to those around me And I will build my life upon your love it is a firm foundation And I will put my trust in you alone and not will not be shaken

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38) Here’s my heart Lord Here’s my heart Lord Here’s my heart Lord Speak what is true. 39) Grander earth has quaked before

Moved by the sound of His voice

Seas that are shaken and stirred

Can be calmed and broken for my regard

And through it all, through it all My eyes are on You And through it all, through it all It is well And far be it from me to not believe Even when my eyes can't see And this mountain that's in front of me Will be thrown into the midst of the sea So let go my soul and trust in Him The waves and wind still know His name 40) Old things have passed away

Your love has stayed the same

Your constant grace remains the

cornerstone

Things that we thought were dead Are breathing in life again You cause your Son to shine on darkest nights For all that you've done, we will pour out our love This will be our anthem song Jesus we love you Oh how we love you You are the one our, our hearts adore The hopeless have found their hope The orphans now have a home All that was lost has found its place in you You lift our weary head You make us strong instead You took these rags and made us beautiful

41) Earth is groaning and we are longing. For Your kingdom to come All creation and all of Heaven Join their voices as one. God let your kingdom come May your will be done God let your kingdom come May your will be done God let your kingdom come Hope is stirring, joy arising As we look to the day When all injustice will bow and every voice will cry out: Holy is Your name. 42) He's coming on the clouds,

kings and kingdoms will bow down

And every chain will break,

as broken hearts declare His praise

Who can stop the Lord Almighty?

Our God is the Lion, the Lion of Judah He's roaring with power and fighting our battles And every knee will bow before You Our God is the Lamb, the Lamb that was slain For the sin of the world, His blood breaks the chains And every knee will bow before the Lion and the Lamb So open up the gates, make way before the King of kings Our God who calls the saved is here to set the captives free Who can stop the Lord Almighty? Who can stop the Lord Almighty? Who can stop the Lord Almighty? Who can stop the Lord Almighty? Who can stop the Lord Almighty?

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43) Who breaks the power of sin and

darkness

whose love is mighty and so much

stronger

The King of Glory, the King above all

kings

Who shakes the whole earth with holy thunder And leaves us breathless in awe and wonder The King of Glory, the King above all kings This is amazing grace This is unfailing love That You would take my place That You would bear my cross You lay down Your life That I would be set free Oh, Jesus, I sing for All that You've done for me Who brings our chaos back into order Who makes the orphan a son and daughter The King of Glory, the King of Glory Who rules the nations with truth and justice Shines like the sun in all of its brilliance The King of Glory, the King above all kings Worthy is the Lamb who was slain Worthy is the King who conquered the grave Worthy is the Lamb who was slain Worthy is the King who conquered the grave Worthy is the Lamb who was slain Worthy is the King who conquered the grave Worthy is the Lamb who was slain Worthy, worthy, worthy

44) Walking around these walls

I thought by now they'd fall

But You have never failed me yet

Waiting for change to come

Knowing the battle's won

For You have never failed me yet

Your promise still stands Great is Your faithfulness, faithfulness I'm still in Your hands This is my confidence, You've never failed me yet I know the night won't last Your Word will come to pass My heart will sing Your praise again Jesus, You're still enough Keep me within Your love My heart will sing Your praise again Your promise still stands I've seen You move, come move the mountains And I believe, I'll see You do it again You made a way, where there was no way And I believe, I'll see You do it again 45) Light of the world

You stepped down into darkness

Opened my eyes, let me see

Beauty that made this heart adore You

Hope of a life spent with You

Here I am to worship Here I am to bow down Here I am to say that You're my God You're altogether lovely Altogether worthy Altogether wonderful to me King of all days Oh so highly exalted Glorious in heaven above Humbly You came to the earth You cre-ated All for love's sake became poor

I'll never know how much it cost To see my sin upon that cross

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46) Are you hurting and broken

within?

Overwhelmed by the weight of your sin?

Jesus is calling

Have you come to the end of yourself

Do you thirst for a drink from the well?

Jesus is calling

O come to the altar The Father's arms are open wide Forgiveness was bought with The precious blood of Jesus Christ Leave behind your regrets and mistakes Come today there’s no reason to wait Jesus is calling Bring your sorrows and trade them for joy From the ashes a new life is born Jesus is calling Oh what a savior Isn't He wonderful? Sing hallelujah, Christ is risen Bear your cross as you wait for the crown Tell the world of the treasure you found

47) You were the Word at the

beginning

One With God the Lord Most High

Your hidden glory in creation

Now revealed in You our Christ

What a beautiful Name it is What a beautiful Name it is The Name of Jesus Christ my King What a beautiful Name it is Nothing compares to this What a beautiful Name it is The Name of Jesus You didn't want heaven without us So Jesus, You brought heaven down My sin was great, Your love was greater What could separate us now What a wonderful Name it is…

Death could not hold You, the veil tore before You You silenced the boast, of sin and grave The heavens are roaring, the praise of Your glory For You are raised to life again You have no rival, You have no equal Now and forever, Our God reigns Yours is the Kingdom, Yours is the glory Yours is the Name, above all names What a powerful Name it is… 48) Through every battle

Through every heartbreak

Through every circumstance

I believe that You are my fortress

Oh, You are my portion

And You are my hiding place, oh

I believe You are The way, the truth, the life I believe You are The way, the truth, the life I believe Through every blessing Through every promise Through every breath I take I believe that You are Provider Oh, You are Protector You are the One I love, oh And it's a new horizon and I'm set on You And You meet me here today with mer-cies that are new All my fears and doubts, they can all come too Because they can't stay long when I'm here with You 49) When You walk into the room Everything changes Darkness starts to tremble At the light that You bring And when You walk into the room Every heart starts burning And nothing matters more

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Than just to sit here at Your feet

And worship You

We love You, We'll never stop

We can't live without You, Jesus

We love You, And we can't get enough

All this is for You, Jesus

When You walk into the room Sickness starts to vanish Every hopeless situation ceases to exist And when You walk into the room, The dead begin to rise 'Cause there is resurrection life In all You do Come and consume, God all we are We give You permission Our hearts are Yours We want You, We want You 50) Father of kindness

You have poured out of grace

You brought me out of darkness

You have filled me with peace

Giver of mercy

You're my help in time of need

Lord I can't help but sing

Faithful you are Faithful forever you will be Faithful you are All your promises are yes and Amen All your promises are yes and Amen Beautiful Saviour You have brought me near You pulled me from the ashes You have broken every curse Blessed redeemer You have set this captive free Lord I can't help but sing I will rest in your promises My confidence is your faithfulness I will rest in your promises My confidence is your faithfulness

51) Here I am

Down on my knees again

Surrendering all, Surrendering all

And find me here

Lord as You draw me near

Desperate for You, Desperate for You

I surrender

Drench my soul As mercy and grace unfold I hunger and thirst, I hunger and thirst With arms stretched wide, I know You hear my cry Speak to me now, Speak to me now I surrender, I surrender I wanna know You more, I wanna know You more Like a rushing wind, Jesus breathe within Lord have Your way, Lord have Your way in me Like a mighty storm, Stir within my soul Lord have Your way, Lord have Your way in me

52) Before I spoke a word,

You were singing over me

You have been so, so good to me

Before I took a breath, You breathed Your

life in me

You have been so, so kind to me

Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of God Oh, it chases me down, fights 'til I'm found, leaves the ninety-nine I couldn't earn it, and I don't deserve it, still, You give Yourself away Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of God When I was Your foe, still Your love fought for me You have been so, so good to me

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When I felt no worth, You paid it all for me You have been so, so kind to me There's no shadow You won't light up Mountain You won't climb up Coming after me There's no wall You won't kick down Lie You won't tear down Coming after me

53) I feel it in my bones, You're about

to move

I feel it in the wind, You're about to ride in

You said that You would pour Your spirit

out

You said that You would fall on sons and

daughters

So like the rain, come and drench us in love Let Your glory rush in like a flood We are fixed on this one thing To know Your goodness and see Your glory We're transformed by this one thing To know Your presence and see Your beauty I can see it now, Your kingdom come I can hear it now, the sounds of heaven You said that if we ask, we'll receive We are asking for the greater measure Come and blow on through Spirit move, we’re ready for you to Come and blow on through Come and do what only You can do 54) Be still for the presence of the Lord The Holy One is here Come bow before Him now With reverence and fear In Him no sin is found We stand on holy ground Be still for the presence of the Lord The Holy One is here

Be still for the glory of the Lord

Is shining all around

He burns with holy fire

With splendour He is crowned

How awesome is the sight

Our radiant King of light

Be still for the glory of the Lord

Is shining all around

Be still for the power of the Lord

Is moving in this place

He comes to cleanse and heal

To minister His grace

No work too hard for Him

In faith receive from Him

Be still for the power of the Lord

Is moving in this place

55) Bread of life

Truth eternal

Broken now

To set us free

The risen Christ

His saving power

Is here in bread and wine for me

Lord I know

I am not worthy to receive you

You speak the word and I am healed

He at your table, loves mystery

One bread, one cup, one family

Lord my your cross

You reconciled us to the father

We have only to believe

Your sacrifice

Our victory

Now by your blood we are redeemed

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Lord you gave your people manner

in the desert

Still you furfill our every need

Lord when we hunger

Lord when we thirst

We come to you

We come to you

We come to you

And we receive

56) Behold the Lamb of God,

Behold, the body of my Lord

Behold, the greatest sacrifice made

for all time

We come to be made new, to eat

from the table of the Lord

Only by grace is our worthiness

restored and we behold!

Behold the Lamb, behold the Lamb,

Behold the Lamb of God

Father, let your glory shine in this

Eucharist,

For us a sign of heaven’s mercy,

Poured out in Jesus your Son.

Jesus, Saviour of the world

By your dying you destroyed our

death

By rising you have restored us to

life and

We behold

Jesus, body of my Lord,

Jesus, Saviour of the world.

Jesus, blood for us outpoured,

Jesus, Saviour of the world.

57)My soul glorifies the Lord,

my spirit rejoices

My God forever he will be, bless his

holy name.

He looks upon me his servant,

looks on me in my lowliness.

He works marvels for me,

Hence forth all ages call me blessed,

Call me blessed.

He scatters the proud hearted,

casts the mighty from their thrones.

His mighty arm before me,

In strength he raises the lowly, raises the

lowly.

He fills the starving with plenty,

but empty sends the rich away.

From age to age his mercy,

The mercy promised us forever,

promised forever.

58) My soul glorifies the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God, my Saviour.

He looks on his servant in her lowliness; henceforth all ages will call me blessed.

The Almighty works marvels for me. Holy his name!

His mercy is from age to age, on those who fear him.

He puts forth his arm in strength and scatters the proud-hearted.

He casts the mighty from their thrones and raises the lowly.

He fills the starving with good things, sends the rich away empty. He protects Israel, his servant,

remembering his mercy, the mercy promised to our fathers,

to Abraham and his sons for ever.

Glory be...

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Vespers (Evening Prayer) Week 1

Introduction

O God, come to our aid. O Lord, make haste to help us.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit,

as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end.

Amen. Alleluia.

Psalm 140 (141)

Lord, let my prayer rise before you like incense.

I have called to you, Lord; hasten to help me!

Hear my voice when I cry to you. Let my prayer arise before you like

incense, the raising of my hands like an evening oblation.

Set, O Lord, a guard over my mouth; keep watch, O Lord, at the door of my lips!

Do not turn my heart to things that are wrong,

to evil deeds with men who are sinners.

Never allow me to share in their feasting.

If a good man strikes or reproves me it is kindness;

but let the oil of the wicked not anoint my head.

Let my prayer be ever against their malice.

Their princes were thrown down by the side of the rock;

then they understood that my words were kind.

As a millstone is shattered to pieces on the ground,

so their bones were strewn at the mouth of the grave.

To you, Lord God, my eyes are turned: in you I take refuge; spare my soul!

From the trap they have laid for me keep me safe:

keep me from the snares of those who do evil.

Glory be...

Lord, let my prayer rise before you like incense.

Psalm 141 (142)

You are my refuge, Lord, my heritage in the land of the living.

With all my voice I cry to the Lord, with all my voice I entreat the Lord.

I pour out my trouble before him; I tell him all my distress

while my spirit faints within me. But you, O Lord, know my path.

On the way where I shall walk they have hidden a snare to en-trap me.

Look on my right and see: there is no one who takes my part.

I have no means of escape, not one who cares for my soul.

I cry to you, O Lord. I have said: ‘You are my refuge all I have in the land of the living.’

Listen, then, to my cry for I am in the depths of distress.

Rescue me from those who pursue me for they are stronger than I.

Bring my soul out of this prison and then I shall praise your name.

Around me the just will assemble because of your goodness to me.

Glory be ...

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Canticle—Philippians 2 The Lord Jesus humbled himself:

therefore God has highly exalted him for ever.

Though he was in the form of God, Jesus did not count equality with God

a thing to be grasped. He emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself and became obe-dient unto death, even death on a cross. Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name which is above every name, That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, And every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Glory be ... The Lord Jesus humbled himself: therefore God has highly exalted him for ever. Short Reading—Romans 11:33-36 Short Responsory How great are your works, O Lord. – How great are your works, O Lord. In wisdom you have created them all. – How great are your works, O Lord. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. – How great are your works, O Lord.

Magnificat (see hymn 58) Antiphon: to be read by preacher.

Prayers and intercessions

Glory be to the one God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as we humbly pray:

– Lord, be with your people.

Almighty Father, bring justice to our world,

that your people may live in the joy of your peace.


Bring all peoples into your kingdom, that all mankind may be saved.


Give to married people the strength of your peace, the guidance of your will,

and the grace to live together in constant love.


Be the reward of all who have given us their help,

and grant them eternal life. – Lord, be with your people.

Have mercy on those who have lost their lives through warfare or vio-lence,

and receive them into your rest. – Lord, be with your people. Our Father Closing Prayer

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Introduction




Amen. Alleluia.

Psalm 118 (119): 105-112

Your word is a lamp for my steps, Lord. Alleluia.

Your word is a lamp for my steps and a light for my path.

I have sworn and have made up my mind

to obey your decrees.

Lord, I am deeply afflicted; by your word give me life.

Accept, Lord, the homage of my lips and teach me your decrees.

Though I carry my life in my hands, I remember your law.

Though the wicked try to ensnare me, I do not stray from your precepts.

Your will is my heritage for ever, the joy of my heart.

I set myself to carry out your statutes in fullness, for ever.



Amen.

Your word is a lamp for my steps, Lord. Alleluia.

Psalm 15 (16)

O Lord, you will show me the fullness of joy in your presence. Alleluia.

Preserve me, God, I take refuge in you. I say to the Lord: ‘You are my God. My happiness lies in you alone.’

He has put into my heart a marvellous love

for the faithful ones who dwell in his land.

Those who choose other gods increase their sorrows.

Never will I offer their offerings of blood.

Never will I take their name upon my lips.

O Lord, it is you who are my portion and cup;

it is you yourself who are my prize. The lot marked out for me is my delight:

welcome indeed the heritage that falls to me!

I will bless the Lord who gives me coun-sel,

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 my body shall rest in safety. For you will not leave my soul among the

dead, nor let your beloved know decay.

You will show me the path of life, the fullness of joy in your presence, at your right hand happiness for ever.

Glory be...

O Lord, you will show me the fullness of joy in your presence. Alleluia.


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Canticle—Philippians 2 Let every creature, in heaven and on

earth, bend the knee at the name of Jesus. Alleluia


a thing to be grasped. He emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself and became obe-dient unto death, even death on a cross. Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name which is above every name, That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, And every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Glory be ... Let every creature, in heaven and on earth, bend the knee at the name of Jesus. Alleluia Short Reading—Colossians 1:2-6 Short Responsory From the rising of the sun to its set-ting, great is the name of the Lord. – From the rising of the sun to its set-ting, great is the name of the Lord.

High above the heavens is his glory. – From the rising of the sun to its set-ting, great is the name of the Lord. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. – From the rising of the sun to its set-ting, great is the name of the Lord. Magnificat (see hymn 58) Antiphon: to be read by preacher.


God our Father leads us forward with great love towards the joyful day when we enter his rest.

– Our hope is all in you, Lord God.

Father, we pray for Francis, our Pope, and John, our bishop:

guide them and bless them in their work.


Help the sick to share their sufferings with Christ:

may they know in him the full-ness of life and love.


Lord, you found nowhere to lay your head:

make us aware of the needs of the homeless today.


Bless those who work on the land: may we receive the fruits of the earth with thankfulness.


Father, have mercy on those who have died in the peace of Christ:

receive them into the home you have prepared for them.

– Our hope is all in you, Lord God. Our Father Closing Prayer

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Introduction




Amen. Alleluia.

Psalm 112 (113)

From the rising of the sun to its set-ting, great is the name of the Lord.

Praise, O servants of the Lord, praise the name of the Lord!

May the name of the Lord be blessed both now and for evermore!

From the rising of the sun to its setting praised be the name of the Lord!

High above all nations is the Lord, above the heavens his glory.

Who is like the Lord, our God, who has risen on high to his throne

yet stoops from the heights to look down,

to look down upon heaven and earth?

From the dust he lifts up the lowly, from the dungheap he raises the poor

to set him in the company of princes, yes, with the princes of his peo-ple.

To the childless wife he gives a home and gladdens her heart with chil-dren.

Glory be ...

From the rising of the sun to its set-ting, great is the name of the Lord.

Psalm 115 (116B)

I will take the chalice of salvation, and I will call on the name of the Lord.

I trusted, even when I said: ‘I am sorely afflicted,’

and when I said in my alarm: ‘No man can be trusted.’

How can I repay the Lord for his goodness to me?

The cup of salvation I will raise; I will call on the Lord’s name.

My vows to the Lord I will fulfil before all his people.

O precious in the eyes of the Lord is the death of his faithful.

Your servant, Lord, your servant am I; you have loosened my bonds.

A thanksgiving sacrifice I make; I will call on the Lord’s name.

My vows to the Lord I will fulfil before all his people,

in the courts of the house of the Lord, in your midst, O Jerusalem.



Amen.

I will take the chalice of salvation, and I will call on the name of the Lord.


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Canticle—Philippians 2

The Lord Jesus humbled himself: therefore God has highly exalted him for ever.


a thing to be grasped. He emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself and became obe-dient unto death, even death on a cross. Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name which is above every name, That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, And every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Glory be ... The Lord Jesus humbled himself: therefore God has highly exalted him for ever. Short Reading—Hebrews 13:20-21 Short Responsory

How great are your works, O Lord. – How great are your works, O Lord. In wisdom you have created them all. – How great are your works, O Lord. Glory be to the Father and to the Son

and to the Holy Spirit. – How great are your works, O Lord.



Christ our Lord is mindful of all who need him, and does great things for love of them. Let us not be afraid to ask him for all our needs.

– Show us your loving kindness.

Lord, we know that the good things we have received today have come as a gift from you:

may we receive them with thank-fulness and learn how to give.


Saviour and light of all people, keep missionaries in your special care:

may the light of your Spirit burn strongly in them.


Grant that the world may be filled with the knowledge of your truth;

help us to carry out all you have called us to do.


You healed the sickness and pain of your brothers:

Bring healing and comfort to the spirit of man.


Give rest to the faithful departed; and bring them to praise you in eternity.

– Show us your loving kindness. Our Father Closing Prayer

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Introduction




Amen. Alleluia.

Psalm 121 (122)

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem.

I rejoiced when I heard them say: ‘Let us go to God’s house.’

And now our feet are standing within your gates, O Jerusalem.

Jerusalem is built as a city strongly compact.

It is there that the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord.

For Israel’s law it is, there to praise the Lord’s name.

There were set the thrones of judge-ment

of the house of David.

For the peace of Jerusalem pray: ‘Peace be to your homes!

May peace reign in your walls, in your palaces, peace!’

For love of my brethren and friends I say: ‘Peace upon you!’

For love of the house of the Lord I will ask for your good.



Amen.

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem.

Psalm 129 (130)

From the morning watch even until night my soul is longing for the Lord.

Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord, Lord, hear my voice!

O let your ears be attentive to the voice of my pleading.

If you, O Lord, should mark our guilt, Lord, who would survive?

But with you is found forgiveness: for this we revere you.

My soul is waiting for the Lord. I count on his word.

My soul is longing for the Lord more than watchman for daybreak.

Let the watchman count on daybreak and Israel on the Lord.

Because with the Lord there is mercy and fullness of redemption,

Israel indeed he will redeem from all its iniquity.



Amen.

From the morning watch even until night my soul is longing for the Lord.


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Canticle—Philippians 2

Let every creature, in heaven and on earth, bend the knee at the name of Jesus. Alleluia.


a thing to be grasped. He emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself and became obe-dient unto death, even death on a cross. Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name which is above every name, That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, And every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Glory be ...

Let every creature, in heaven and on earth, bend the knee at the name of Jesus. Alleluia.

Short Reading—2 Peter 1:19-21 Short Responsory

From the rising of the sun to its setting, great is the name of the Lord.

– From the rising of the sun to its setting, great is the name of the Lord.

High above the heavens is his glory. – From the rising of the sun to its set-

ting, great is the name of the Lord.

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.

– From the rising of the sun to its set-ting, great is the name of the Lord.



Let us pray to Christ, who, of his full-ness, gives his brothers love in return for love.

– Lord Jesus, hear our prayer.

Firstborn from the dead, you have cleansed us of our sins by your blood.

Lead us to understand what you have done for us.


You have called us to be heralds of the good news:

help us to enter the depths of its message and to make it our own.


King of peace, guide the actions of those who govern:

may your Spirit move them to care for those whom society re-jects.


Guide the steps of those who are op-pressed, those persecuted for race, colour, or religion:

let their dignity be respected, and their rights upheld.


Welcome all who have died in your peace;

bring them to everlasting life with our Lady and all the saints.


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Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

O salutaris Hostia

Quae coeli pandis ostium: Bella premunt hostilia, Da robur, fer auxilium.

Uni trinoque Domino Sit sempiterna gloria, Qui vitam sine termino

Nobis donet in patria. Amen.

O saving Victim, op'ning wide

The gate of heav'n to man below, Our foes press on from ev'ry side;

Thine aid supply, thy strength bestow. To thy great name be endless praise, Immortal Godhead, One in three. Oh, grant us endless length of days In our

true native land with thee. Amen.

Compline (Night Prayer)

O God, come to my aid. O Lord, make haste to help us. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Alleluia.

Examination of conscience

Hymn (as announced)

Psalm 90 (91)

He will conceal you with his wings; you will not fear the terror of the night. He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High and abides in the shade of the Almighty says to the Lord: ‘My refuge, my stronghold, my God in whom I trust!’ It is he who will free you from the snare of the fowler who seeks to destroy you; he will conceal you with his pinions and under his wings you will find refuge. You will not fear the terror of the night nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the plague that prowls in the darkness nor the scourge that lays waste at noon.

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A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand fall at your right, you, it will never approach; his faithfulness is buckler and shield. Your eyes have only to look to see how the wicked are repaid, you who have said: ‘Lord, my refuge!’ and have made the Most High your dwelling. Upon you no evil shall fall, no plague approach where you dwell. For you has he commanded his angels, to keep you in all your ways. They shall bear you upon their hands lest you strike your foot against a stone. On the lion and the viper you will tread and trample the young lion and the dragon. Since he clings to me in love, I will free him; protect him for he knows my name. When he calls I shall answer: ‘I am with you,’ I will save him in distress and give him glory. With length of life I will content him; I shall let him see my saving power. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. He will conceal you with his wings; you will not fear the terror of the night.

Reading Apocalypse 22:4-5

They will see the Lord face to face, and his name will be written on their foreheads. It will never be night again and they will not need lamplight or sunlight, because the Lord God will be shining on them. They will reign for ever and ever.

Short Responsory Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit. – Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit. You have redeemed us, Lord, God of faithfulness. – Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. – Into your hands, Lord, I commend my spirit.

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Nunc Dimittis Save us, Lord, while we are awake; protect us while we sleep; that we may keep watch with Christ and rest with him in peace. At last, all-powerful Master, you give leave to your servant to go in peace, according to your promise. For my eyes have seen your salvation which you have prepared for all nations, the light to enlighten the Gentiles and give glory to Israel, your people. Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Save us, Lord, while we are awake; protect us while we sleep; that we may keep watch with Christ and rest with him in peace. Let us pray. God our Father, as we have celebrated today the mystery of the Lord’s resurrection, grant our humble prayer: free us from all harm that we may sleep in peace and rise in joy to sing your praise. Through Christ our Lord, Amen.

The Divine Praises

Blessed be God. Blessed be His Holy Name. Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true Man. Blessed be the Name of Jesus. Blessed be His Most Sacred Heart. Blessed be His Most Precious Blood. Blessed be Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar. Blessed be the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete. Blessed be the great Mother of God, Mary most Holy. Blessed be her Holy and Immaculate Conception. Blessed be her Glorious Assumption. Blessed be the name of Mary, Virgin and Mother. Blessed be St. Joseph, her spouse most chaste. Blessed be God in His Angels and in His Saints.

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Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament

Benediction & Reposition of the Blessed Sacrament

Salve Regina

Pray for us O Most Holy Mother of God. R/ that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ

Tantum ergo Sancramentum Veneremur cernui:

Et antiquum documentum Novo cedat ritui

Praestet fides supplementum Sensuum defectui.

Genitori, Genitoque

Laus et jubilation Salus, honor, virtus quoque

Sit et benedicto: Procedenti ab utroque Compar

sit laudatio. Amen.

Down in adoration falling Lo, the sacred host we hail;

Lo, o'er ancient forms departing, Newer rites of grace prevail;

Faith for all defects supplying, Where the feeble senses fail.

To the everlasting Father, And the Son who reigns on high,

With the Spirit blest proceeding Forth from each eternally

Be salvation, honour, blessing, Might, and endless majesty. Amen.

Hail, holy Queen, mother of mercy,

our life, our sweetness, and our hope.

To you do we cry, poor banished children of Eve.

To you do we send up our sighs mourning and weeping in this

vale of tears.

Turn them, most gracious Advocate,

your eyes of mercy towards us; and after this exile

show us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus. O clement,

O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.

Salve, Regína, mater misericórdiæ;

vita, dulcédo et spes nostra, salve.

Ad te clamámus, éxsules, filii Evæ.

Ad te suspirámus, geméntes et flentes

in hac lacrimárum valle.

Eia ergo, advocáta nostra, illous tuos misericórdes óculos

ad nos convérte. Et Iesum, benedíctum fructum

ventris tui, nobis post hoc exsílium osténde. O clemens, o pia,

o dulcis Virgo María.

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