Entrance Hymn Lyrics
A.1 JOY WAS IN MY HEART / Psalm 121
Chorus:
Joy was in my heart, alleluia, when I heard them say:
“Let us go to God’s House.”
And now our feet are standing, alleluia.
Within yours gates, O Jerusalem.
Jerusalem, most beautiful city.
So strongly compact, alleluia.
On you converge all the tribes of the Lord.
May His peace reign in your walls,
Happiness and love in all your homes, alleluia.
For you are the house of the Lord, our God.
A(A).4 I WILL TURN MY STEPS
Chorus-1:
I will turn my steps to the altar of God,
the gladness of my life.
Chorus-2:
I'll turn my steps to the altar of God,
I'll turn my steps to the gladness of my life.
Show your justice in pleading my cause,
Let me walk in the way of your love.
Lead me on with your power and strength
And my courage will never be spent.
Fill my heart with your truth and your light
As I enter with joy in your sight.
Holy praises to God I will sing.
I will trust and will hope in my King.
Glory be to the Father and Son
And the Spirit while ages are run.
A.7 ALL THE EARTH
Chorus:
All the Earth proclaim the Lord
Sing your praise to God.
Serve you the Lord, heart filled with gladness.
Come into his presence, singing for joy!
Know that the Lord is our Creator,
Yes, he is our Father: we are his children.
We are the sheep of his green pasture,
For we are his people: he is our God.
Enter his gates, bringing thanksgiving,
O enter his courts while singing his praise.
Our Lord is good, his love enduring,
His word is abiding now with us all.
Honour and praise be to the Father,
The Son and the Spirit, world without end.
A.15 LONGING FOR GOD
Chorus-1:
With joyful lips, O Lord,
I will sing your praise,
You are a feast for my soul.
Chorus-2:
O my God, it is you seek;
my soul is thirsting for you.
O God, you are my God, and my hope,
my soul thirsts after you.
Your glory I behold in the temple,
your majesty enthroned.
More beautiful than life is your glory;
my lips shall sing your praise.
So all my life I bless you, O Lord,
to you I lift my hands.
As one that you have called to your feast,
my heart gives thanks to you.
The shadow of your wings is my shelter
my soul clings fast to you.
My thoughts have turned to you in the night;
at dawn I sing your praise.
For you have been the light of my soul;
in you I put my trust.
To Father, Son and Spirit give glory,
both now and evermore.
AA.17 ALL PEOPLES OF THE UNIVERSE /Psalm 99
Chorus:
All peoples of the universe,
Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice,
Him loudly praise and gladly serve,
Into his presence, come with songs.
Know that the Lord is God indeed!
He made us, we belong to Him,
We, all on earth his people are,
The flock he tends, his sheep we are.
O enter then his gates with praise,
These courts of his approach with joy,
Give thanks to him who reigns on high,
And bless his ever holy name.
The Lord is gracious, he is good;
Eternal is his love for us.
His mercy lasts from age to age.
His faithfulness has never failed.
To God the Father glory be,
To Jesus Christ, his Son, our Lord
And to the Spirit, source of love,
Give praise both now and evermore.
A.22 YOUR WORDS, O LORD
Chorus:
Alleluia, alleluia!
Your words, O Lord, are the joy of our hearts.
Your words, O Lord, are the light of our eyes.
Your words, O Lord, are the truth of our life.
AA.25 OUR JOY, O LORD, IS IN YOU
Our joy, O Lord, is in you (2)
You gather us around your table. (2)
You make us one at heart... in peace and love.
Our light you are and our life.
You guide your people to the Kingdom.
You share with us, O Lord... your peace and love.
This day of yours, Lord, we hail!
We long to hear your words of comfort,
And evermore to live… in peace and love.
This bread of life we shall eat.
We’ll share the cup that brings salvation.
United we shall be... in peace and love.
To God the father give praise,
To God the Son and Holy Spirit.
Give glory to the God... of peace and love.
A.26 COME, MY (BROTHERS) / Psalm 94
Come, my friends, let’s praise the Lord, alleluia,
Praise the Lord, for his God, alleluia.
Come to him to give him thanks, alleluia,
Hail the Lord with joyful songs, alleluia.
For a mighty God is he, alleluia.
He is king of all the world, alleluia.
In his hands are valleys deep, alleluia,
In his hands are mountain peaks, alleluia.
In his hands are all seas, alleluia,
And the land which he has made, alleluia.
Come, my friends, let’s praise the Lord, alleluia,
He is our God and we are his, alleluia.
Praise the Father, praise the Son, alleluia,
Praise the Holy Spirit too, alleluia.
A.27 YOUR WORD STANDS FIRM
Your word stands firm for ever,
Your truth, O Lord, is everlasting,
Your law: my joy, my true delight.
Chorus:
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Your word: a lamp to guide my steps.
A light to shine on paths of darkness:
I place my trust in your commands.
My words are Sprit, says the Lord,
My words are life for all believers,
My teaching keep and never die.br>
Whoever listens to my words,
And firmly trusts in Him who sent me.
Eternal life he shall enjoy.
The one who loves me, keeps my word,
My Father then, in turn, will love him.
We’ll come and make our home with him.
Be you all faithful to my word,
Become thus truly my disciples,
And know the truth that makes you free.
A.28 THIS IS THE DAY THE LORD HAS MADE
This is the day that the Lord has made.
Let us be glad and rejoice in it!
Let us be glad and rejoice!
This is the day that the Lord has made.
Chorus:
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia is our song of joy.
Sing the song we will sing forever:
Alleluia, alleluia!
This is the day when the Lord arose.
This is the day when we rise with him.
AA.29 WITHOUT SEEING YOU
Chorus:
Without seeing you, we love you;
Without seeing, we believe;
And we sing, Lord, your glory,
We believe in you.
Blessed is he who will listen to your word,
He shall never see death,
For by you, he is heir to new life.
Lord, to whom shall we go?
You alone have the words of eternal life.
He who abides in the Spirit of the Word,
Finds his true life in you,
And your Word of truth makes him free.
Lord, we believe you abide within our hearts;
Keep us safe in your love,
Give us all the hope of your power.
A.30 LET ME SING OF YOUR LAW / Psalm 118
Chorus:
Let me sing of your law, O my God;
Let your love come upon your people.
Through your own word, Lord, give us life;
In your holy keeping, happy is my soul.
I have made known to you my ways;
You have heard my pleading;
now teach me your laws.
Show me the way to keep your law;
Let your holy precepts dwell within my mind.
Deep in my soul my sorrow lies;
Ever keep your promise, let my heart be glad.
O take me far from evil ways,
And in your great mercy, guide me in your paths.
Within your law I choose to live;
In the paths of wisdom, I walk evermore.
My heart is strong, my joy is full:
Following your law, Lord, freely do I walk.
Praise to the Father, and to the Son;
Glory to the Spirit, now and evermore.
A.31 ALL THE EARTH REJOICE
Chorus:
Alleluia, alleluia,
All the earth rejoice, sing your praises;
Alleluia, alleluia,
For the Lord has shown his salvation.
O sing to the Lord a new song of praises
for he has worked wonders,
His right hand has won for him victory,
his arm gave him the power to save.
The Lord has made known to the world his salvation
and revealed his justice to the nations,
The Lord has remembered his mercy
and his love for Israel's house.
All the ends of the earth have seen God's salvation,
the victory of their Lord;
Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth;
be glad, ring out your joy to God.
A.32 I REJOICED WHEN I HEARD
Chorus:
I rejoiced when I heard the people saying:
Let’s go to the temple of the Lord,
And now at least our feet are standing
Within your gates, O Jerusalem!
Jerusalem, O fairest city,
So strongly built as one united whole!
It is there that the tribes now gather,
All the tribes to worship the Lord.
For the peace of Jerusalem, pray:
Prosperity to all your dwelling places,
Let there be peace everywhere within your ramparts,
Let there be safety within your towers.
For love of my people and my friends,
This is my prayer: may lasting peace be yours,
For the sake of the house of the Lord,
I shall plead and pray for your good.
To the Father almighty sing your praise
And to the Son, Redeemer of the world,
To the Spirit who dwells in our hearts
Both now and forever, Amen.
AA.34 THE PRAISE OF GOD
Come with your music and sing to the Lord,
Praise to the name of the Lord.
Gather and lift up your voice in his praise,
Lord of our gladness, (gladness) and joy.
He is your refuge, you people of God...
Master of space and the maker of earth...
Offer him glory and power and praise...
Lord and Creator, our Father and God...
Let all the trees clap their hands, shout for joy,
Mountains and hills, bless the Lord,
praise his name...
Come, priestly people, O come, Kingly race,
Sing till the power of the Lord comes on you...
A.36 TO GOD IN GLADNESS SING
Chorus:
To God in gladness sing,
How great his name!
Give thanks to him for his marvellous deeds,
Alleluia, alleluia!
He came arnong his people,
he dwelt among the poor,
He chose of all the weakest,
the humblest to befriend.
Like rain that falls from heaven
and makes the earth bring forth,
His word our hearts refreshes,
his law our life transforms.
No longer are we servants,
his friends each one he calls.
He brings us to his table,
to share the bread and wine.
The Light that shines in darkness,
the Victor over death.
He enters into glory.
Like him, we too shall rise.
The flame of love, his Spirit,
the Universe pervades.
Through him a new creation
begins and never ends.
A.38 WORD OF GOD
Word of God, come down on earth, alleluia,
Touch our hearts and bring to birth, alleluia,
Faith and hope and lasting love, alleluia,
Word of God, come down on earth.
Speak to us, eternal Word, alleluia,
You who brought all things to life, alleluia,
Word that came from heav’n to die, alleluia,
Speak to us, eternal Word.
Speak and heal our mortal ills, alleluia,
Word that caused blind eyes to see, alleluia,
Deaf we are, our healer be, alleluia,
Speak and heal our mortal ills.
Word made flesh, we long for you, alleluia,
Word that speaks the Father’s love, alleluia,
Word that sends the Spirit blest, alleluia,
Word made flesh, we long for you.
A.39 YOUR WORD LIGHTS UP / Psalm 118
Chorus:
Your Word lights up my way and guides my steps;
Lord, your law brings salvation.
How happy those of blameless life,
those who walk in the love of the Lord.
How happy who respect his decrees,
those who seek him with all their hearts.
You have laid down your commands,
to be kept by your people with care.
Oh may my footsteps be firm,
may I ever obey your decrees.
Attentive to all your commandments,
I shall go my way undismayed.
Give praise to the Father almighty,
To the Son and the Spirit for ever.
A.41 THE KING OF GLORY
Chorus:
The king of glory comes, the nation rejoices.
Open the gates before him, lift up your voices.
Who is the King of glory? How shall we call him?
He is Emmanuel, the promised of ages.
In all of Galilee, in city or village,
He goes among his people, curing their illness.
Sing then of David’s Son, our Saviour and brother,
In all of Galilee, was never another.
He gave his life for us, the pledge of salvation,
He took upon himself the sins of the nation.
He conquered sin and death; he truly has risen.
And he will share with us his heavenly vision.
A.42 GLORY TO GOD ON HIGH
Chorus:
Glory to God on high,
Peace to all good wills.
Honour and praise Him all of our days
And love Him in all mankind.
Sing out praise to God
For his wondrous deeds,
Know for sure that in his love,
He answers all our needs.
Praise the Lord in prayer,
Praise the Lord in song.
Praise the Lord all we do.
And we can’t go far wrong.
Seek and you will find;
Ask and he will give.
Trust the Lord with all your might,
And then we'll always live.
To the Father now give praise
And praise be to the Son.
And by his Spirit's love in us.
We know that God is one.
A.47 THE LOVE OF CHRIST
Chorus:
The love of Christ has gathered us together,
Rejoice in Him and be glad.
My soul long for the Lord,
Rise, O Lord, to our need.
Make your power known.
With the Lord is mercy
And fullness of redemption:
Praise be his name.
Show, O Lord, your way;
Lead us to your home;
Light the way for us.
Sing praise to the Lord;
Proclaim his glorious name;
Open your hearts to Him.
A.50 THE LORD OUR GOD
Chorus:
The Lord our God is the Lord of Lords,
Sov’reign of all is He.
He's the great and mighty
And the Holy one,
The Lord our God is He. (2)
He cares for no one's status,
He will not take a bribe.
His justice gives to widows,
And every orphan child.
He cares about the alien
Who lives within our Land.
We too must love the alien
And give him a helping hand.
So serve the Lord and always,
His law of justice keep
And teach it to your children
When they rise up from sleep.
A.51 ALL THE NATIONS, PRAISE THE LORD
Chorus:
All the nations of the earth,
Praise the Lord who brings to birth
The greatest star, the smallest flower, alleluia.
Let the heavens praise the Lord, alleluia!
Moon and stars praise the Lord, alleluia!
Snow capped mountains... Rolling hills...
Deep sea water... Gentle rain...
Roaring lion... Singing birds...
Kings and Queens... Young and old...
A.52 SHOUT TO THE LORD / Psalm 94
Chorus:
Shout to the Lord,
all the earth with joy, alleluia!
Splendour and beauty belong to Him, alleluia!
Come to the Lord giving thanks and with songs
Let's hail the rock who saves us.
He is our King high above other gods,
The Saviour of the nations.
For in his hands are the depths of the earth.
The mountain heights are his.
He is the maker of heaven above,
To Him the sea belongs.
Come, let us bow and bend low, let us kneel
Before the God who made us.
We are the people who belong to his pasture,
The flock led by his hand.
O that today you would listen to his voice
His word heed when he calls.
Praise to the Father, the Son and the Spirit,
Both now and evermore.
A.53 IN THE LORD IS MY HOPE / Psalm 90
Chorus:
In the Lord, is my hope.
In the Lord, is my help.
He's my Shield and my strength.
He’s my fortress: I stand firm.
I’ve no fear of the night and its shadow,
I’ve no fear of the plague that prowls around,
For your light shines, O Lord, in the darkness,
and your brightness leads me on.
I’ve no fear if alone I’ll be walking,
I’ve no fear if the journey is so long,
For it's you, Lord, the way to the Father,
On your path, I am safe.
I’ve no fear of the death that surrounds me,
I’ve no fear in a world of woes and ills,
For I know, Lord, you grant life eternal
If I only hope in you.
I’ve no fear if assailed by disaster,
I’ve no fear in the midst of pain and gloom,
For you are, Lord, my joy, my salvation.
Alleluia! Praise the Lord!
A.54 REJOICE IN THE LORD
Rejoice in the Lord always
and again I say rejoice. (2)
Rejoice, Rejoice
and again I say rejoice. (2)
A.55 WE ARE GATHERING
We are gathering together unto Him, (2)
Unto Him shall the gathering of the people be,
We are gathering together unto Him.
We are Singing together unto Him, (2)
Unto Him shall the singing of the people be,
We are singing together unto Him.
We are offering together unto Him, (2)
Unto Him shall the offering of the people be,
We are offering together unto Him.
We are praying together unto Him, (2)
Unto Him shall the praying of the people be,
We are praying together unto Him.
A.58 JOYFULLY COME
Chorus:
Joyfully come to proclaim the Lord with song,
Joyfully come to proclaim the Lord.
Know that He, the Lord, is God and we His people.
Enter now his courts with songs of thankful praise.
Quench your thirst,
Drink from the springs of living water.
Come, be filled, sit at the table of his word.
He has gathered us together like a shepherd.
To his flock he gives his body and his blood.
Let’s go up, come to the Lord’s most holy mountain,
Stay with him until we learn his way of love.
A.59 O GOD, MY GOD / Psalm 62
Chorus:
O God, my God, for you my soul is is thirsting.
O God, you are my God, for you I long,
For you nmy soul is thirsting.
Like a dry weary land without water,
my body pines for you, O Lord.
So I gaze on you in the sanctuary
to see your strength and your glory.
For your love is better than life itself,
My lips will loudly speak your praise.
A.61 ALLELUIA
Chorus:
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia (2)
The Lord is ever faithful and loving in his deeds.
O happy those who hear his word with loving care.
The word of God is truth, it gives eternal life,
O harden not your hearts, but listen to his voice.
Accept the Word of God, for what it really is,
The word of God almighty, and not our human words.
A.62 DAY OF JOY
Chorus:
Day of joy, day of joy, alleluia,
Day of joy, day of Jesus, the Lord,
Day of joy, day of joy, alleluia,
It's the day when He rose from the dead.
Lift up your hearts.... to Jesus Christ....
Lift up your hearts.... and praise his Name.
Lift up your eyes... see Jesus Christ...
Lift up your eyes.... He is your life.
Go hand in hand.... with Jesus Christ....
He is the Way... Give Him your love.
A.63 THE JOY OF THE LORD
Chorus:
The joy of the Lord is my strength (4)
If you want joy, you must sing for it.
My heart is filled with laughter, ha, ha, ha
Oh, God lives in you and He lives in me.
A.64 CELEBRATE GOD
Celebrate God with your hands.
Celebrate God with your voice.
Celebrate God in all that you do
And he will be with you.
Listen to Him with your eyes.
Listen to Him with your heart.
Listen to Him as he speaks with you,
and He will be with you.
Touch Him in all those you love (2)
Touch Him in them and let them touch you,
and He will be with you.
Celebrate God with us (2)
Emmanuel, Emmanuel,
Celebrate God with us.
A.65 I PLACE MY HAND IN YOUR HAND
Chorus:
I place my hand in your hand and joyously
I walk along with you, O Lord (2)
You call me friend, no longer slave;
Your loving self for me you gave
And all mankind you came to save:
So I'll follow you.
For all my sins your cross you bore.
Your mercy can my health restore,
My guilt before you is no more.
So I'll have no fear.
You urge me, Lord, with you to dine,
To eat the bread and drink the wine
And thus enjoy your life divine.
So I'll sit with you.
Discord, with you, Lord, has no part.
I must be one in mind and heart
With all my neighbours close and far.
So I'll bring them too.
A.68 YAHWEH
Chorus:
Yahweh is the God of my salvation.
I trust in Him and have no fear.
I sing of the joy which his love gives to me,
And I draw deeply from the springs of his great kindness.
Open our eyes to the wonder of this moment,
The beginning of another day.
Be with us, Lord, as we break
through with each other;
To find the trust and beauty of each friend.
When evening comes and our day of toil is over,
Give us rest, O Lord, in the joy of many friends.
Take us beyond the vision of this day, to
the deep and wide ways of your infinite love and life.
A.70 BREAK FORTH INTO JOY
Break forth into joy, oh my soul (2)
In the presence of the Lord,
There is joy for evermore.
Break forth, break forth into joy, oh my soul.
Break forth into love, oh my soul (2)
In the presence of the Lord,
There is love for evermore.
Break forth, break forth into love, oh my soul.
Break forth into peace, oh my soul (2)
In the presence of the Lord,
There is peace for evermore.
Break forth, break forth into peace, oh my soul.
A.72 BLESS THE LORD
Bless the Lord, oh my soul, (2)
and all that is within me,
bless his Holy name.
Praise the Lord.
Love the Lord.
A.73 ENTER HIS GATES
Enter his gates with thanksgiving in your hearts
Enter his courts with praise.
Enter his gates with thanksgiving in your hearts,
For he has made me glad.
Chorus:
He has made me glad, (2)
Jesus has made me glad.
Enter his courts with thanksgiving in your hearts,
For he has made me glad.
Sing to the Lord and make music unto Him,
Sing to the Lord with joy.
Sing to the Lord and make music unto Him,
For he has made me glad.
Worship, bend low while proclaiming He is God.
Praise to the Lord most high.
Worship, bend low while proclaiming He is God.
For he has made me glad.
A.74 JUST LIKE A CHILD
Just like a child who trusts his father dear
and who delights to feel his presence near,
Just like a child whose mind has not a doubt.
And whose heart is never proud.
Chorus:
Here I come, O Lord,
Here I come just like a child.
Here I come, O Lord,
Here I come just like a child.
Just like a child so weak he cannot stand,
But who holds firm and tight his mother’s hand,
Just like a child who sings in bright daylight.
Fearing not the long dark night.
Just like a child that guilty deeds oppress
With mind and heart in trouble and distress,
Who throws himself into his mother’s arms,
Sure she’ll free him from his qualms.
A.75 ALLELUIA, HEAR THE WORD
Chorus:
Alleluia (5 x 2)
Hear the word of God,
Keep it in your heart,
Bring forth fruit patiently.
If any one loves me,
He will keep my Word
And we will come to him.
Harden not your heart,
Bend to His will,
Listen now to His voice.
A.76 OUT OF OUR DARKNESS
Chorus:
Out of our darkness, O Jesus Christ,
We call to you before day starts.
Let your light shine on us-today.
Remain with us till shadows fall.
O rising sun, resplendence of the Father.
Jesus Christ, we sing to you,
The way of life that leads us to the Kingdom.
With one heart we sing your praise.
O Paschal Lamb, Good Shepherd of your people...
Our saving rock, the fountain of all graces...
O Son of God, abode of highest Glory...
The Royal Spouse, Redeemer of the nations...
A.77 FIRST MAKE PEACE WITH YOUR BROTHER
Chorus:
First make peace with your brother (sister),
Then come with your gift to the Lord. (2)
It is love that I wish and not
an empty sacrifice;
I desire the knowledge of God
and not a worthless offering.
Let the ones who have bread gladly share
with those who hunger now;
Let them clothe the person in need,
in love and tender mercy.
If you bring your gift to the altar
and there remember
That your neighbour has something against you,
then leave your gift at the altar and...
A.78 BE GLADM, O PEOPLE
Chorus:
Be glad, O People of the earth!
Lift up your heart with song and dance,
For I am with you, yes, within you, for ever;
You are the heart of my heart.
I will never forget you, O my people;
On the day of anguish I will answer you.
As you join in celebration,
My joy will move among you.
You will find a land to be your home.
Where sheep and cattle may freely roam,
Mountains from which springs
Shall flow with living water.
I will make your faith burn brightly,
So that others may find life’s fullness:
Freedom for all captives
And justice for all nations.
No longer will the circle
Of your life, its pain and goodness
Be just for yourself;
Your gift to share will flower.
As you work for other’s freedom
With a seed of hope within you,
Hunger shall not harm you,
Nor thirst withdraw your courage.
A.79 WHERE TWO OR THREE
Chorus:
Where two or three are gathered in my name,
There am I, there am I in the midst of them.
Stay with us, Lord when we gather to praise you,
May we sing the joy of your love.
Stay with us, Lord, when we meet to adore you,
May your peace in us overflow.
Stay with us, Lord, when we listen to your holy Word,
May our hearts be filled with your light.
Stay with us, Lord, when we come to your Paschal feast,
May the Bread of Life make us one.
Stay with us, Lord, when we walk along together,
Be our faithful friend, be our guide.
A.80 FOR US TO LIVE
Chorus:
For us to Live, is to believe in Jesus the Christ
and in the One who sent Him.
Though we have never heard his voice nor seen his face,
We hope to let his word take root in our lives.
It is in spirit and in truth that we are known;
Free to be lifted up in each other’s lives.
Simply to live for one another as bread;
This is the call of Jesus stirring within.
It is God’s spirit that gives life and not the flesh;
Yes, Jesus’ words, for us, are spirit and life.
Nothing can take from us the hope in which we’ve grown,
Not even death shall separate us from his love.
With inner freedom to be gift with our lives,
No longer shall our days be centered on self.
If we should thirst for truth and ask for more of life,
Then shall the Spirit waken faith that is real.
A.81 WHAT A JOY / Psalm 121
Chorus:
What a joy, What a joy for us to say:
“We’re on our way to the house of the Lord!” (2)
Coming to Jerusalem, on this holy ground,
City mounted on a hill, its houses all around.
All the tribes of Israel, countless caravans,
Everyone is going there to where the temple stands.
Through your gates we’ll enter in, open wide the door,
Here we’ll find a welcome place and a peace for evermore.
Here within your walls each one may be safe at last,
City of my happy heart, a fortress holding fast.
Dearest name of all my friends, may you prosper still,
Standing like a sentinel on Zion’s royal hill.
A.82 WE ARE CLIMBING UP
Chorus:
We are climbing up the mountain of the Lord
Who will teach us to walk in his ways.
For the law shall go forth out of Sion.
And the Word of the Lord from his hill.
He'll transform all our spears into ploughshares.
Of our swords he will make pruning hooks.
No more nation shall fight other nations.
Nor of war shall they learn any more.
Though your sins be like scarlet or crimson,
Through his love they shall be white as snow.
A.83 FAITH CAN MOVE MOUNTAINS
Chorus:
Faith in God can move the mountains,
Trust in Him can calm the sea.
He's my fortress, He's my stronghold,
He's the rock who rescues me.
Lord, you are my refuge,
Never let me be ashamed.
In your justice. rescue me,
Turn to me and hear my prayer.
You are my salvation.
From oppression set me free.
Ever since my childhood.
You have been my only hope.
Bitter troubles burden me,
But you fill me with new life.
From the grave you raise me up.
So my tongue will sing your praise.
A.85 UNLESS YOU BECOME LIKE LITTLE CHILDREN
Chorus:
Unless you become like little children
You shall not see the face of God,
For the one with the heart and the eyes of a child
Will see what God is like.
The Lord said: Suffer little children to come unto me
For such is the kingdom of heaven.
So Jesus blessed the young ones
and fed them with his love
And asked us: Be like them (2).
The Lord said: Blessed are the ones who are
pure in their hearts
For they are the ones who'll see God.
And Jesus said of elders who lead the young to sin:
They should not have been born (2).
Whoever welcomes one such child in my name
welcomes me,
Not me but the One who sent me,
And he who gives some water
to one who bears my name
Will lose not his reward (2).
O Heavenly Father, said the Lord, do I thank
you once more
For hiding these things from the learned,
Revealing them to children
and those with simple hearts
For such was what you willed (2).
A.86 LISTEN
Chorus:
Listen, let your heart keep seeking,
Listen to his constant speaking,
Listen to the Spirit calling you.
Listen to his inspiration,
Listen to his invitation,
Listen to the Spirit calling you.
He’s in the sound of the thunder,
in the whisper of the breeze.
He’s in the might of whirlwind,
in the roaring of the seas.
He’s in the laughter of children,
in the patter of the rain,
Hear him in cries of the suffering,
in their moaning and their pain.
He’s in the noise of the city,
in the twitter of the bird,
And in the night time the stillness
helps you listen to his word.
He speaks though all your companions,
through the friendly, through the foe.
Therefore give ear to the Spirit
wheresoever He may blow.
A.88 COME, LORD JESUS, COME
Come, Lord Jesus, come, Come to stay with me to-day;
Come and be my guest to-day,
Stay for all throughout the day.
Chorus:
Lord, I am not worthy that you come to live in me,
You say a word and I shall be healed,
Yes, I shall be healed.
Come, Lord Jesus, come, Come to live with me today;
Teach me how to live my day,
Guide me on the path of right.
Come, Lord Jesus, come, Come to pray with me to-day;
Teach me how to pray, my Lord,
You be me when I do pray.
Come, Lord Jesus, come, Come to work with me to-day;
Show me how to earn my food,
You be me when I do work.
A.89 I SING A SONG
Chorus:
I sing a song to you, Lord,
A song of love and praise.
All glory be to you, Lord,
Through everlasting days.
Holy, holy, holy, mighty Lord and God,
He who was and is now and who is to come
Worthy is the slain lamb, honour him and praise,
We rejoice with gladness, sing our love to-day.
He has used his power, has begun his reign,
So rejoice, you heavens, and proclaim his name.
Shine your light on us, Lord, let us know your way,
Be our guide for ever, make us yours to-day.
A.90 GLORY AND PRAISE TO OUR GOD
Chorus:
Glory and Praise to our God;
Who alone gives light to our days;
Many are the blessings be 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.
A.91 DWELLING PLACE
I fall on my knees to the Father of Jesus,
The Lord who has shown us the glory of God.
Chorus:
May Christ find a dwelling place
Of faith in our hearts.
May our lives be rooted in love, rooted in love.
May He in his love give us strength for our living,
The strength of his Spirit, the glory of God.
May grace and peace be yours in God, our Father,
And in His Son.
A.92 REJOICE, REJOICE
Chorus:
Rejoice (3), come, let us praise the Lord,
Rejoice (3), come, let us bless his name,
Rejoice (3), come, let us praise the Lord. (3)
Holy, holy, holy (3)
O holy is the Lord.
Glory, glory, glory (3)
O glory to the Lord.
A.93 SING TO THE MOUNTAINS
Chorus:
Sing to the mountains, sing to the sea,
Raise your voices, lift your heart.
This is the day the Lord has made,
Let all the earth rejoice.
I will give thanks to you, my Lord.
You have answered my plea.
You have saved my soul from death.
You are my strength and my song.
Holy, holy, holy Lord.
Heaven and earth are full of your glory.
This is the day that the Lord has made.
Let us be glad and rejoice.
He has turned all death to life
Sing of the glory of God.
A.94 BLEST BE THE LORD / Psalm 90
Chorus:
Blest be the Lord. (2)
The God of mercy, the God who saves.
I shall not fear the dark of night,
Nor the arrow that flies by day.
He will release me from the nets of sinful ones.
He will protect me from their wicked hands.
Beneath the shadow of his wings, I will rejoice,
To find a dwelling place secure.
I need not shrink before the terrors of the night,
Nor stand alone before the light of day.
No harm shall come to me, no arrows strike me down.
No evil settle in my soul.
Although a thousand ones have fallen at my side,
I'll not be shaken with the Lord at hand.
His faithful love is all the armour that I need
To wage my battle with the foe.
A.98 SING A NEW SONG
Chorus:
Sing a new song unto the Lord;
Let your song be sung from mountains high.
Sing a new song unto the Lord,
Singing alleluia.
Yahweh’s people, dance for joy.
O come before the Lord.
And play for Him on glad tambourines,
And let you trumpet sound.
Rise, O children, from your sleep;
Your Saviour now has come.
He has turned your sorrow to joy,
And filled your soul with song.
Glad my soul, for I have seen
The glory of the Lord.
The trumpet sounds; the dead shall be raised.
I know my Saviour lives.
A.99 JOY WAS IN MY HEART / Psalm 121
Chorus:
Joy was in my heart when I heard the people say:
“Let us go up to the temple of the Lord”.
And now we are at last in the presence of the Lord,
Alleluia, Alleluia!
The temple of the Lord will never be destroyed.
How beautiful and strong it stands!
It is here that all will come to praise and worship God,
Singing songs that fill the heart with joy!
May blessings come upon the dwelling of the Lord!
To those who love her blessings too.
May peace and safety stay within her mighty walls;
We revere you, sacred House of God!
A.100 I WILL PLAY BEFORE THE LORD
Chorus:
I will play before the Lord,
I will sing to Him my melody.
Stand among his people here, telling of all his ways.
Let us sing before the Lord; let us sing to Him our melody,
Stand within his temple here, telling of all his ways.
Sing, people of God, bless his holy name,
Offering Him our joyful hearts, joining in endless praise.
Alleluia, alleluia. alleluia, joining in endless praise.
A.101 COME LET US GO
Chorus:
Come, let us go to the mountain of the Lord;
Let us clap our hands in song!
Come, you who thirst for serenity and truth,
Bring your heart and come along.
Blessed are you who are spiritually poor,
For the kingdom of heaven is yours.
Happy are you who are moaning and bewailing,
God will comfort his people.
Blessed indeed are the humble minded people,
For they shall inherit the earth.
Happy are you who are seeking after truth,
For you will get satisfaction.
Happy are you who are merciful and kind,
For the Lord shall be merciful too.
Blessed the pure with no evil in their hearts,
They will see their God in his glory.
Happy are you who are labouring for peace,
For the Lord shall call you his children.
Happy the tortured who suffer for the truth,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
A.102 ON WE GO
Chorus:
On we go to Jerusalem,
The city of the house of God.
Pilgrim people we seek the Lord,
The Lord of the house of rock.
Age on age proclaims his praises,
Each declares him Lord of all.
Countless millions sing his glory,
Answering his pilgrim call.
Peace he promised to our fathers
In the ancient desert land;
Peace he offers in abundance
To his faithful pilgrim band.
All we have is offered to him,
As we come to sing his praise.
Blessed is the Lord of heaven,
Mighty God of all our days.
A.103 LET ME LIVE IN YOUR HOUSE, O LORD
Chorus:
Let me live in your house, O Lord,
Let me dwell in your courts of praise.
Let me live in your love, rejoice in your light,
And give you thanks to-day.
Praise the Lord of lords, praise the King of kings,
Praise him for his mercy and love.
Praise the Lord of lords, praise the King of kings,
Praise him in the house of the Lord.
Praise him for his kindness and truth.
Praise him for his glory and power.
A.105 YOU INVITE US TO YOUR FEAST, LORD
Chorus:
You invite us to your feast, Lord,
And we come to sing your praise,
To proclaim your death and rising,
And to share this meal of love.
There is joy to-day and the church is full.
We have come to praise you, Lord.
Soon the bread we bring and the wine we pour
Will become your flesh and blood.
Be not mindful, Lord, our sinfulness,
Do not judge us for our faults.
Be compassionate, show your tenderness
To the humble, contrite heart.
Touch our ears so deaf. Melt our hearts so cold.
Speak, O Lord, your servants hear.
For you teach the word of eternal life.
You’re the Truth that lights our way.
To the triune God let our praises go,
To the Father and Son,
To the Holy Spirit, the source of love,
We give praise for evermore.
A.106 I WILL SING A SONG
I will sing, I will sing a song unto the Lord (3)
Alleluia, glory to the Lord!
Chorus:
Alleluia, alleluia, glory to the Lord! (4)
We will come, we... as one before the Lord...
Every knee shall bow and every tongue confess;
Alleluia, Jesus Christ is Lord!
In His name, in... we have the victory...
A.108 PRAISE THE LORD WITH MUSIC
Chorus:
Praise the Lord with music, alleluia,
Praise the Lord with music and joyful songs.
Alleluia, alleluia, glory to God, glory to God.
Praise the Lord and sing to God who is our joy.
Praise is due to Him for He is good indeed.
He heals the broken heart,
He binds up all their wounds,
And gathers all in one.
Great is God and mighty, his wisdom has no bound.
He appoints the stars and calls them each by name.
He makes the rain pour down,
He makes the grass spring up
And plants to serve our need.
Humble folk He raises and strikes the wicked down.
Yes, the Lord is pleased with those who trust in Him.
So thank Him all in songs and play with harps and drums.
To God who reigns on high.
A.109 ALL THE ENDS OF THE EARTH
Chorus:
All the ends of the earth, all you creatures of the sea,
Lift up your eyes to the wonders of the Lord.
For the Lord of the earth, the master of the sea,
Has come with justice for the world.
Break into song at the deeds of the Lord.
The wonders he has done in every age.
Heaven and earth shall rejoice in His might,
Every heart, every nation call him Lord.
The Lord has made his salvation known,
Faithful to his promises of old.
Let the ends of the earth, let the sea and all it holds,
make music before our King!
A.110 I WILL AWAKE THE DAWN / Psalm 107
Chorus:
I will awake the dawn, (2)
Sing lyre and harp, sing trumpet and flute,
Sing praise to our God, all creatures on earth!
Great is your love, as high as the sky,
Deep as the ocean and wide.
Through all the ages your mercy is shown,
Your glory shines on the earth.
My heart and my soul are ready O Lord,
Ready to serve your name.
Each day you've given, I give back to you:
I'll be your hand and your voice.
Lightly will I run the way you have shown,
My heart is filled with your joy.
You are heaven and heaven is mine:
Precious gift of your love.
A.111 HAPPY THOSE WHO HEAR THE WORD OF GOD
Chorus:
Happy those who hear the word of God
And follow it with their lives! (2)
Ask, you shall receive, seek and you shall find,
Knock, the door will open:
The meaning of your life.
No one lights a lamp and hides it from the dark;
Should we not be free in showing
Compassion in the light?
So love the Lord our God with all of our heart;
Life shall find its fullness
In loving others as ourselves.
A.112 HOW LOVELY IS YOUR DWELLING PLACE / Psalm 83
Chorus:
How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord!
What peace and joy to feel so close to you!
Our heart and soul ring out their joy this morning,
We long to meet you, God, the living God.
The sparrow even here has found a shelter,
The swallow by your altars builds a nest.
O happy those whose dwelling is your temple,
Who day by day your praises sing, O Lord.
One day within your courts indeed is better
Than thousand days elsewhere afar from you.
To wait upon the threshold of your temple
Is better than to waste our life in vain.
O Lord, you are our strength and our protection.
Your favour and your glory, grant us now.
Refuse not any good to those who love you.
The people that is yours for evermore.
A.114 WE HAVE COME INTO HIS HOUSE
We have come into His house
And gathered in his name to worship him (3)
... Christ the Lord, worship him, Jesus Christ the Lord.
Let’s forget about ourselves
And concentrate on him and worship him, (3)
... Christ the Lord, worship him, Jesus Christ the Lord.
We have come into his house
To magnify the Lord and praise his name, (3)
... Holy name, praise him, Jesus Christ the Lord.
A.116 COME, RING OUT YOUR JOY / Psalm 94
Chorus:
Come, ring out your joy to the Saviour,
alleluia, alleluia,
Hail the rock who rescues his people,
alleluia, alleluia!
Let us come before Him with thanks
And with songs of joy,
For He’s our king above other gods,
The Lord of the earth and the heavens.
Come, let’s bow and bend low before
The Creator of Life,
For He’s our God and we are his flock,
The people that feeds in his pasture.
To the voice of the Lord today
You must listen with care.
O harden not your heart as before,
But open your minds to the good news.
A.118 REJOICE EVERMORE
Rejoice evermore for this is the will of God (3)
... in Christ Jesus concerning you.
Chorus:
Sing alleluia to the Lord our God,
Enter his courts with songs of praise! (2)
Pray without ceasing for this is the will of God (3)
... in Christ Jesus concerning you.
In everything give thanks for this is the will of God (3)
... in Christ Jesus concerning you.
Rejoice... Pray... In everything...
... in Christ Jesus concerning you.
A.119 AS WE GATHER
Chorus:
As we gather may your Spirit work within us,
As we gather may we glorify your name.
Knowing well that as our hearts begin to worship
We’ll be blessed because we came. (2)
We are people born of water and the Spirit,
We are people come to celebrate God’s love,
We have come to hear the Word, we have come to share the bread,
We have come to sing our praises to God above.
We are sons and daughters of the resurrection,
Halleluiah is the song we sing with joy,
All the praises we proclaim, go to God in Jesus’ name.
Through his cross he has become our great, Amen.
We are folk who show concern for one another,
Yes, we know that God has given gifts to share.
Whether rich or whether poor, down and out or blest with more,
We are gathered here to tell you how much we care.
A.120 THE STEADFAST LOVE
Chorus:
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases.
His mercies never come to an end.
The are new every morning, new every morning.
Great is your faithfulness, O Lord,
Great is your faithfulness.
The Lord is good to those who wait for him,
To the soul that seeks Him.
It is good that we should wait quietly
For the salvation of the Lord.
Let us test and examine all our ways,
And return unto the Lord,
Let us lift our hearts and not our hands alone
Unto the Lord who is in heaven.
To trample underfoot a prisoner,
To deny a human right,
To employ injustice in a court of law:
Such things the Lord does not approve.
A.121 ENTER THE HOUSE OF THE LORD
Enter the house of the Lord, our God.
Enter the house of the Lord.
Sing of our God who reigns above.
Sing of his goodness all our days.
Come, be of one accord.
Lift up our voices, sing his praise,
As we enter the house of the Lord.
Enter the house of the Lord, our God.
Enter the house of the Lord.
Sing of his power and majesty.
Sing of his Son who made us free.
He magnified our human worth
And our life restored.
Sing of his kingdom here on earth,
As we enter the house of the Lord.
A.122 COME AND GO WITH ME
Come and go with me to my Father’s house
To my Father's house (2)
Come and go with me to my Father’s house
where there’s joy, joy, joy.
Jesus is the way to my Father’s house
To my Father's house (2)
Jesus is the way to my Father’s house
where there’s joy, joy, joy.
Jesus is the light in my Father’s house
In my Father's house (2)
Jesus is the light in my Father’s house
where there’s joy, joy, joy.
There is room for all in my Father’s house
In my Father's house (2)
There is room for all in my Father’s house
where there’s joy, joy, joy.
We will praise the Lord in my Father’s house
In my Father's house (2)
We will praise the Lord in my Father’s house
where there’s joy, joy, joy.
A.124 WHEREVER TWO OR THREE
Chorus:
Wherever two or three are gathered in my name.
I will be with you, the Lord proclaimed.
Come, brothers, come, sisters, gather round the Lord,
Come, brothers, come, sisters, hear his holy Word.
And he will bring us happiness, and he will bring us peace,
His goodness is eternal and his wonders never cease.
Come, brothers, come, sisters, come without delay,
Jesus, our Saviour is here with us today.
He said: “Where you are gathered, I will be there with you”.
This promise he has given and his word is always true.
Come, brothers, come, sisters, gather here to pray,
Sing to the Lord, he is here with us to stay.
So lift your hearts to Jesus
And he will always hear.
The words are not important,
for their meaning will be clear.
A.125 LIFT UP YOUR HANDS
Lift up your hands and worship the Lord, (3)
...Worship his holy name.
Humble yourself and worship the Lord...
Call on His name and worship the Lord...
Fall on your knees and worship the Lord...
A.126 AS WE ARE GATHERED
Chorus:
As we are gathered Jesus is here;
One with each other, Jesus is here.
Joined by the Spirit, washed in the Blood,
Part of the body, the Church of God.
Many the branches, one only Vine,
Forming a Kingdom of peace and joy!
Bound as one people, rooted in love,
God’s kingly nation, new Israel.
A.127 JUBILATE, EVERYBODY
Chorus:
Jubilate, everybody,
Serve the Lord in all your ways,
And come before his presence singing,
Enter now his courts with praise.
For the Lord our God is gracious
And his mercy’s everlasting,
Jubilate, jubilate, jubilate Deo!
He’s our maker, we his creatures,
We’re his sheep and He’s our shepherd.
To the Father, Son and Spirit,
Now and evermore give glory.
A.128 BLESS THE LORD, PRAISE HIS NAME
Chorus:
Bless the Lord, O my soul,
bless the Lord, praise his name.
Bless the Lord, O my soul,
let all creation praise his name.
Sun and the moon, bless the Lord,
Bless him, all of the earth,
Sea and its waves, glory in your power,
Let your thunder echo His name.
Let all creation arise
And give praise to our God,
For Yahweh alone is God.
He made us, we belong to Him.
Women and men, praise our God,
And children, lift up your hearts.
Enter his gates with songs of joy:
With gladness serve you the Lord!
A.130 UNTO YOU DO WE LIFT OUR EYES
Unto you do we lift our eyes (2).
O Lord, have mercy on your servants,
Unto you do we lift our eyes.
Unto you do we lift our hands (2).
O Lord, have mercy on your servants,
Unto you do we lift our eyes.
Unto you do we lift our heart (2).
O Lord, have mercy on your servants,
Unto you do we lift our eyes.
A.131 SING A JOYFUL SONG
Chorus:
Sing a joyful song to the Lord, alleluia!
Let the heavens and earth rejoice, alleluia!
The heavens proclaim his name,
And earth in reply
Echoes back with joyful songs of praise.
Our God is a mighty God,
Unequalled in power,
Yet his gentle mercy covers the earth.
Sing praise, O Jerusalem,
Sing praise to your King!
He shall rule with justice age after age.
A.132 CHILDREN OF GOD
Chorus:
Children of God, hear his holy Word!
Gather round the table of the Lord!
Eat his body, drink his blood
And we'll sing a song of love, Allelu (3), Alleluia.
Brothers, sisters, we are one,
And our life has just begun.
In the Spirit we are young: we can live for ever.
Shout together to the Lord
Who has prornised our reward:
Happiness a hundred fold and we'll live for ever.
Jesus gave a new command
That we love our friends and foes
Till we reach the promised land
where we'll live for ever.
If we want to live with him,
We must also die with him,
Die to selfishness and sin and we'll live for ever.
Make the world a unity,
Make of all one family
Till we meet the Trinity and live for ever.
A.133 COME ON AND CELEBRATE
Chorus:
Come on and celebrate (3)... and sing,
Celebrate and sing to the Lord. (2)
Come on and celebrate,
His gift of love we will celebrate,
The Son of God who loved us and gave us life.
We’ll shout your praise, O Lord,
You give us joy nothing else can bring,
We’ll give to you our offering in celebration praise.
Lift up your voice to praise
The name above ev’ry other name,
Jesus the Christ who saved us from sin and death.
Let’s bend our knees to Him,
Our tongue confess that He’s Lord indeed,
Let’s give to Him our offering in celebration praise.
A.134 I WANT TO SING
Chorus:
I want to sing,
I want to shout your praise, O Lord,
Awake and sing my soul!
Awake and play my harp and zither!
Let the dawning day join in praise!
Yes, my heart is ready now to praise you, O Lord,
To bless and thank you, God of my salvation, alleluia!
Great indeed and wonderful your glory, my God,
Your holy name is higher than the heavens, alleluia!
Lord, your mercy overshadows all the earth,
Your glory lights the firmament on high, alleluia!
A.135 DRAW NEAR TO GOD
Chorus:
Draw near to God and He'll draw near to you (2)
He'll draw near to you.
Lift up holy hands to Him and glorify his name.
Open up your heart to Him and praise Him for his deeds.
Humbly give yourself to Him and fight the evil one.
Realise your worthlessness: the Lord will raise you up.
Wash your hands and let your mind be filled with Him alone.
He resists the haughty ones, gives courage to the poor.
Harden not your heart today but listen to his voice.
Place your trust in his commands: a lamp to guide your steps.
A.136 WHEN THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD
When the Spirit of the Lord is within my heart,
I will sing as David sang(2)
Chorus:
I will sing (3) as David sang,
I will sing (3) as David sang.
...clap.
...dance.
...praise.