Leaver’s Mass Hymns – 2015
Entrance Hymn
On this school your blessing, Lord.
On this school your grace bestow.
On this school your blessing, Lord.
May it come and never go.
Bringing peace and joy and happiness,
Bringing love that knows no end. On this school your blessing Lord.
On this school your blessing send.
On this school your loving, Lord.
May it overflow each day.
On this school your loving, Lord.
May it come and with us stay.
Drawing us in love and unity
by the love received from you.
On this school your loving, Lord.
May it come each day anew.
Gloria
Glory to God, glory to God,
glory to God in the highest,
And on earth, peace on earth,
peace to people of goodwill.
Response
You alone are my strength my shield,
To you alone does my spirit yield,
You alone are my heart’s desire and I long to worship you.
Offertory
Blest are You, Lord,
God of all creation
Thanks to your Goodness
This Bread we offer
Fruit of the earth, work of our hands
It will become the Bread of life
Blessed be God (2)
Blessed be God forever, Amen
Blest are You, Lord,
God of all creation
Thanks to your Goodness
This Wine we offer
Fruit of the vine, work of our hands
It will become the Cup of life
Sanctus
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts,
Heaven and earth are full,
Are full of your glory.
Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the Highest
Blessed is He who comes,
Who comes in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna in the Highest.
Memorial Acclamation
We proclaim your death O Lord,
And profess your resurrection,
Until you come again.
Breaking of Bread
Jesus Lamb of God,
You take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us (x2)
Jesus, Lamb of God,
You take away the sins of the world,
Grant us peace
Communion
Spirit of God, come well within me.
Open my heart, O come set me free.
Fill me with love for Jesus my Lord,
O fill me with living water.
Jesus is living, Jesus is here.
Jesus my Lord, come closer to me.
Jesus my savior, dying for me,
And rising to save his people.
Lord how I thirst, O Lord I am weak.
Lord come to me, you alone do I seek.
Lord you are life and love and hope,
O fill me with living water.
Lord I am blind, O Lord I can’t see.
Stretch out your hand, O Lord comfort me.
Lead me your way, in truth and in light.
O fill me with living water.
God’s Spirit is in My Heart
God’s Spirit is in my heart,
He has called me and set me apart.
This is what I have to do,
What I have to do.
He sent me to give the Good News to the poor.
Tell prisoners that they are prisoners no more.
Tell blind people that they can see,
And set the down trodden free
And go tell everyone, the news that the Kingdom of God has come.
And go tell everyone,
The news that God’s Kingdom has come.
Just as the Father sent me
So I’m sending you out to be,
My witnesses throughout the world, the whole of the world.
Don’t carry a load in your pack, You don’t need two shirts on your back
A workman can earn his own keep, Can earn his own keep
Don’t worry what you have to say, Don’t worry, because on that day
God’s Spirit will speak in your heart Will speak in your heart.
Reflection
I will come to you in the silence
I will lift you from all your fear
You will hear My voice
I claim you as My choice
Be still, and know I am near
I am hope for all who are hopeless
I am eyes for all who long to see
In the shadows of the night,
I will be your light
Come and rest in Me
Chorus:
Do not be afraid, I am with you
I have called you each by name
Come and follow Me
I will bring you home
I love you and you are mine
I am strength for all the despairing
Healing for the ones who dwell in shame
All the blind will see, the lame will all run free
And all will know My name
Chorus
Do not be afraid, I am with you…
I am the Word that leads all to freedom
I am the peace the world cannot give
I will call your name, embracing all your pain
Stand up, now, walk, and live
Chorus:
Do not be afraid, I am with you…
Celtic Blessing
May God Bless and keep you
May God shine on you
May God show you kindness,
Fill you with peace,
And may God Bless you, Father Son and Spirit,
May you always love and serve,
Filled with God’s Peace (x3)
Recessional Hymn
City of God
Awake from your slumber!
Arise from your sleep!
A new day is dawning for all those who weep.
The people in darkness have seen a great light.
The Lord of our longing has conquered the night.
Let us build the city of God.
May our tears be turned into dancing.
For the Lord our light and our love has turned the night into day.
We are sons of the morning; we are daughters of day.
The One who has loved us has brightened our way.
The Lord of all kindness has called us to be
a light for all people to set their hearts free.