Catholic Hymnal

1. Through the Red Sea brought at last, Alleluia! Egypt's chains behind we cast, Alleluia! deep and wide flows the tide severing from bondage past, Alleluia! 2. Like the cloud…

Refrain: This is the day that the Lord has made - alleluia Be glad this day and ev'ry day, alleluia, alleluia! 1. Christians, sing to Christ our King, Who's risen…

Refrain: All you nations, sing out your joy To the Lord: Alleluia, Alleluia! 1. Joyfully shout, all you on earth, Give praise to the glory of God; And with a…

1. I know that my Redeemer lives. What joy the blest assurance gives, He lives, he lives, who once was dead. He lives, my everlasting head. 2. He lives, to…

1. This joyful Eastertide, away with care and sorrow! My Love, the Crucified, has sprung to life this morrow. Refrain: Had Christ, who once was slain, ne'er burst his three-day…

1. Jesus is alive and death is conquered He has risen from the grave; Satan's mighty forces have been beaten Now is Jesus, strong to save. Refrain: O death, where…

1. Sing praise to our Creator, O Sons of Adam's race God's children by adoption, baptized into his grace. Refrain: O most holy Trinity, Undivided Unity; Holy God, mighty God,…

1. My Lord, He died for a kingdom, To redeem the heart of men, Now my people don't you weep, He has risen from the sleep, He lives again, this…

1. Alleluia! Sing to Jesus! His the scepter, His the throne. Alleluia! His the triumph, His the victory alone. Hark! The songs of peaceful Zion Thunder like a mighty flood.…

1. Low in the grave He lay, Jesus my Savior, Waiting the coming day, Jesus my Lord! Refrain: Up from the grave He arose, With a mighty triumph o’er His…

1. Sing to praise the glorious victor, Over death in Golgotha From his tomb be has arisen We're redeemed, Alleluia Let sweet chords of music ringing Blend with joyful hymns…

1. New praises be given to Christ newly crowned, Who back in His heaven a new way hath found; God's blessedness sharing before us He goes, what mansions preparing, What…

1. Oh what high holiday, past our declaring. Safe in his palace God's courtiers are sharing, Rest after pilgrimage, spoil after fighting! God, all in all, is their crown and…

1. Jerusalem the golden, with milk and honey blest, Beneath thy contemplation Sink heart and voice oppressed. I know not, O I know not, What joys await us there, What…

1. Lift up, you princes of the sky, Lift up your portals, lift them high; And you, the everlasting gates, Back on your golden hinges fly; For lo, the King…

1. Yes heaven is the prize, My soul shall strive to gain One glimpse of Paradise, Repays a life of pain. Chorus: 't Is Heaven; yes heaven; Yes Heaven is…

1. Jerusalem, my happy home, When shall I come to you? When shall my sorrows have an end? Your joys when shall I see? 2. O happy harbour of the…

1. Heavenly Sion, mirror shining, Where our hearts true peace behold, Palace of his fair designing, Whom no worlds or heavens enfold, Long ago, your birth divining, Prophets of your…

1. Open wide your portals, Princes, open wide, Lo, the King of glory will with us abide. Who is this who comes in such great majesty? He, the Lord and…

1. Come Holy Ghost, creator blest, And in our hearts take up your rest; Come with your grace and heavenly aid, To fill the hearts which you have made. 2.…

1. Come, Holy Ghost, Creator, come, From your bright heav’nly throne, Come take possession of our souls, And make them all your own. 2. You who art called the Paraclete,…

1. Come, O come, our Gift descending, Ev'ry gift, essential love; Pledge of life and joy unending, Come, O Spirit, from above. Guide me on the path of duty, Still…

1. O Holy Spirit, come to us, The children you have made Inflame our hearts and rule our minds, With your unfailing aid. 2. You are our source of strength…

1. Spirit of light, draw near, Shine in this world of ours, Make our darkness bright as day, Clear our blindness, Lord; Guide us along life's pathway, So we will…

1. Come down, O love divine, Seek out this soul of mine, And visit it with your own ardor glowing. O Comforter, draw near, Within my heart appear, And kindle…

1. Hail this joyful day's return, hail the Pentecostal morn, morn when our ascended head, on his Church his Spirit shed Like to clove tongues of flame on the twelve…

1. Holy Spirit, Lord of light, From Thy clear celestial height Thy pure beaming radiance give. Come, Thou Father of the poor, Come with treasures which endure, Come, Thou Light…

1. Breathe on me, Breath of God, Fill me with life anew, That I may love what Thou dost love, And do what Thou wouldst do. 2. Breathe on me,…

1. Gracious Spirit, dwell with me! I myself would gracious be; And with words that help and heal Would Thy life in mine reveal; And with actions bold and meek…

1. Spirit divine, attend our prayers, And make this house your home, Descend with all your gracious powers, O come, great Spirit, come! 2. Come as the light; to us…

1. Holy Spirit, hear us; Help us while we sing; Breathe into the music, Of the praise we bring. 2. Holy Spirit, shine you, When we kneel to pray; Nearer…

1. Holy Spirit, truth Divine, Dawn upon this soul of mine; Word of God, and inward light, Wake my spirit, clear my sight. 2. Holy Spirit, love Divine, Glow within…

1. Spirit of God in the clear running water, Blowing to greatness the trees on the hill, Spirit of God in the finger of morning, Fill the earth, bring it…

1. Spirit of the living God, Fall afresh on us. (2x) Melt us, mold us, fill us, use us, Spirit of the living God, Fall afresh on us. Spirit Of…

1. Jesus, the very thought of you With sweetness fills my breast; But sweeter far your face to see, And in your presence rest. 2. No voice can sing, nor…

1. To Christ, the Prince of Peace, And Son of God most high, The father of the world to come, Sing we with holy joy. 2. Deep in his heart…

1. To Jesus' Heart, all burning With fervent love for men, My heart with fondest yearning Shall raise its joyful strain. Refrain: While ages course along, Blest be with loudest…

1. Jesus, my Lord, my God, my all, How can I love you as I ought? And how revere this wondrous gift, So far surpassing hope or thought? Sweet Sacrament,…

1. Sing my tongue, acclaim Christ present veiled within this sacred Sign: Precious blood and risen body under forms of bread and wine: blood once shed for man's redemption by…

1. O Christ the glorious crown Of virgins that are pure, Who do a love and thirst for you Within their minds procure; You are the spouse of those, That…

1. Jesus, Lamb of God's high throne Truly man and God's own Son, Boundless wisdom, boundless might, You redeemed us from sin's night. 2. Lord of earth and time and…

1. To Jesus Christ our sovereign King, Who is the world's salvation, All praise and homage do we bring And thanks and adoration. Christ Jesus, Victor, Christ Jesus, ruler. Christ…

1. O Sacred Heart, Our home lies deep in you; On earth you are an exile’s rest, In heaven the glory of the blest, O Sacred Heart. 2. O Sacred…

1. Dear Jesus, you a haven are From life's tempestuous seas; All find a refuge in your heart. Who turn in love to you. 2. Your name falls sweet on…

1. Hear the Heart of Jesus pleading, Come and sweetly rest in me. With a peace and joy exceeding; Meek and humble ever be; My fond guidance wisely heeding, Keep…

1. Christ is King of earth and heaven! Let his subjects all proclaim, In the splendour of his temple, honour to his holy name. 2. Christ is King! No soul…

1. Jesus is God: the solid earth, The ocean broad and bright, The countless stars, like golden dust, That strew the skies at night, The wheeling storm, the dreadful fire,…

1. Hidden God, here truly present, Underneath a fragile well, Day by day you do bear witness, That your love shall never fail, Ever praying, interceding, To your Father for…

1. Sweet Sacrament divine, Hid in your earthly home; Lo! round your lowly shrine, With suppliant hearts we come; Jesus, to you our voice we raise In songs of love…

1. King of glory, King of peace, I will love you; And that love may never cease, I will move you. You have granted my request, You have heard me;…

1. I dwell a captive in this heart, Inflamed with love divine; 't is here I live alone in peace, And constant joy is mine. 2. It is the heart…

1. All hail the power of Jesus' name! Let angels prostrate fall; Bring forth the royal diadem, To Crown him Lord of all! 2. Crown him, you martyrs of your…

1. I need you, precious Jesus, I need a friend like you; A friend to soothe and sympathise. A friend to love me too. 2. I need your blood, sweet…

1. Christ is our corner-stone, On Him alone we build; With His true saints alone The courts of heaven are filled. On His great love our hopes we place, Of…

1. Hail Redeemer, King divine! Priest and Lamb, the throne is yours; King, whose reign shall never cease, Prince of everlasting peace. Refrain: Angels, saints and nations sing: Praise be…

1. My God, I love you though there were, No heaven for me to win, No hell to punish those who dare, Against your love to sin. 2. Upon the…

1. O Jesus, we adore you, Our victim and our priest, Whose precious blood and body. Becomes our sacred feast. Refrain: O Sacrament most holy, O Sacrament divine, All praise…

1. O worship the King, all glorious above, O gratefully sing, his wonderful love; Our shield and defender, the Ancient of Days, Pavilioned in splendor, and girded with praise. 2.…

1. Rejoice! The Lord is King! Your Lord and King adore; Mortals, give thanks and sing, And triumph evermore: Refrain: Lift up your heart, Lift up your voice; Rejoice, again…

1. Loving shepherd of your sheep, Keep me, Lord, in safety keep; Nothing can your power withstand, None can take me from your hand. 2. Loving shepherd, you did give…

1. All hail adored Trinity, All praise eternal unity; O God the Father, God the Son, And God, the Spirit ever One. 2. Three Persons praise we evermore, And you…

1. Most ancient of all mysteries, Before your throne we lie, Have mercy now most merciful, Most holy Trinity. 2. When heaven and earth were yet unmade, When time was…

1. My God, accept my heart this day, And make it wholly yours, That I from Thee no more may stray, No more from you decline. 2. Before the cross…

1. O God Almighty Father, Creator of all things, The Heavens stand in wonder, While earth your wonder sings. Refrain: O Undivided Unity; Most holy Trinity, O Holy God, Almighty…

1. Immortal, invisible, God only wise, In light inaccessible hid from our eyes, Most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days, Almighty, victorious, your great Name we praise. 2. Unresting,…

1. On this day, the first of days, God the Father’s Name we praise; Who, creation’s Lord and Spring Did the world from darkness bring. 2. On this day the…

1. Father most holy gracious and forgiving, Christ, high exalted, prince of our salvation, Spirit of council, nourishing creation, God ever-lasting. 2. Trinity blessed, unity unshaken, Only true Godhead, sea…

1. Father, within your house today, We wait your kindly love to see: Since you have said in truth one day; Who dwell in love are one with me, Bless…

1. My God, how wonderful you are. Your majesty how bright, How beautiful your mercy-seat, In depths of burning light! 2. On how dread are your eternal years, O everlasting…

1. Eternal Father, strong to save, Whose arm hath bound the restless wave, Who bidd'st the mighty ocean deep Its own appointed limits keep; Oh, hear us when we cry…

1. O Trinity of blessed light, O Unity of princely might, The fiery sun now goes his way; Shed, please, your beams within our hearts. 2. To you our morning…

1. O God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal home. 2. Under the shadow of your…

1. Glorious God, King of creation, We praise you, we bless you, We worship you in song. Glorious God, in adoration, At Your feet we belong. Chorus: Lord of life,…

1. Sing praises to the living God, Glory, halleluiah Come, adore the living God, Glory, Halleluiah. Though sun and moon may pass away, His word will ever stay. His power…

1. Praise you star of ocean, Portal of the sky Ever Virgin Mother Of the Lord most high Oh! By Gabriel's AVE, Utter'd long ago, Eva's name reversing, Stablish peace…

1. Virgin, wholly marvelous, Who did bear God’s Son for us, Worthless is my tongue and weak Of thy purity to speak. 2. Who can praise you as he ought?…

1. Mother of Mercy, day by day my love of thee grows more and more. Thy gifts are strewn upon my way like sands upon great seashore. (x2) 2. Through…

1. God in whom all grace does dwell! Grant us grace to ponder well, On the Virgin's dolours seven, On the wounds to Jesus given. 2. May the tears which…

1. Daughter of a Mighty Father Maiden patron of the May Angel forms around thee gather Macula non est in te. Macula non est in te. Macula non est in…

Refrain: Holy Mary, O Mother merciful, God's own Mother, O Mother bountiful, Sinless Mother, O Mother beautiful, Joyous Mother, our gladness plentiful, Holy Mary. 1. Virgin Mother, Immaculate you are,…

1. Hail, Queen of heaven, the ocean star, Guide of the wanderer here below, Thrown on life's surge, we claim your care, Save us from peril and from woe. Mother…

1. O Mother, I could weep for mirth, Joy fills my heart so fast; My soul today is heaven on earth, Oh, could the transport last ! Chorus: I think…

1. I'll sing a hymn to Mary, The Mother of my God, The Virgin of all virgins, Of David's royal blood. O teach me, Holy Mary, A loving song to…

1. O heav'ly flower, pure and fair, O Virgin Mary! In Adam's fall you have no share, O Virgin Mary! Sing all you Cherubim. Join in, you Seraphim. Heav'n and…

1. Guide, please, o'er life's dark ocean, Our boat with gentle care, Still you the wild commotion, O Mother hear our pray'r. When billows range around us, Let not their…

1. Daily, daily sing to Mary Sing my soul her praises due. All her feasts her actions worship With the heart’s devotion true. Lost in wond’ring contemplation Be her Majesty…

1. Praise you, oh glorious star, Which shinest o'er the main; Blest Mother of our God, And ever virgin Queen. 2. Hail, happy gate of bliss, Greeted by Gabriel's tongue;…

1. Protect us while telling Your praises we sing, In faithful hearts dwelling, Christ Jesus our King, Ave, ave, ave, Maria; Ave, ave, ave, Maria; 2. You came to redeem…

1. Mary! dearest Mother! From your heavenly height, Look on us, your children. Look in earth's dark night, 2. Mary! purest creature! Keep us all from sin; Help us, erring…

1. O purest of creatures! sweet Mother, sweet Maid; The one spotless womb wherein Jesus was laid. Dark night hath come down on us, Mother, and we Look out for…

1. Maiden yet a mother, Daughter of your Son, High beyond all other, Lowlier is none; You the consummation Planned by God’s decree, When our lost creation Nobler rose in…

1. O Mother blest, whom God bestows On sinners and on just, What joy, what hope you give to those Who in your mercy trust. You are clement, you are…

1. Open wide your portals, Princes open wide. For the virgin mother, of the Lord Jesus Christ, There she comes proceeding, singing all around She the holy Mother, she is…

1. Look down, O Mother Mary, From thy bright throne above; Cast down upon thy children, One only glance of love. And if a heart so tender With pity flows…

1. All hail to you, Mary, Most favoured by God O teach us to follow The path you once trod. Chorus: Ave, Ave, Ave Maria 2. When Gabriel had spoken…

1. Immaculate Mary Your praises we sing You reign now in splendour, With Jesus our King. Refrain: Ave, Ave, Ave Maria, Ave, Ave, Maria. 2. In heaven, the blessed, Your…

1. Holy Virgin, by God's decree, you were called eternally; That he could give his Son to our race, Mary, we praise you, hail full of grace. 2. By your…

1. Hail, holy Joseph, hail! Husband of Mary, hail! Chaste as the lily flower In Eden's peaceful vale. 2. Hail, holy Joseph, hail! Father of Christ esteemed, Father be pleased…

1. Look down on us, Saint Joseph Protection of our Lord. Who followed you through deserts, And gave you blest reward. 2. We venerate your justice, The gospels praise your…

1. Saint Joseph, God has chosen you, To keep his church from harm, So hold the Church as once you held The Christ Child on your arm. 2. Saint Joseph,…

1. My Angel and defender, In love I call to you, The guide and gentle teacher, That heaven has sent to me. Thanks for your loving kindness. My soul desires…

1. Dear angel, ever at my side, How loving you must be To leave your home in heaven to guard, A sinful child like me! 2. But when, dear Angel,…

1. Hark, hark, my soul! Angelic songs are swelling, O’er earth’s green fields, and ocean’s wave-beat shore: How sweet the truth those blessed strains are telling, Of that new life…

1. Kind angel guardian thanks to you. For your so watchful care of me; Oh, lead me still in ways of truth, Dear guide of childhood and of youth. 2.…

1. Praise we those ministers celestial. Whom our dear Father chose, To be defenders of our nature frail, Against our scheming foes. 2. For, since that from his glory in…

1. O Christ, the glory of the angel choirs! Author and ruler of the human race! Grant us one day to climb the happy hills, And see your blissful face.…

1. Angel voices, ever singing Round your throne of light, Angel harps, for ever ringing, Rest not day nor night; Thousands only live to bless you, And confess you, Lord…

1. Give me the wings of faith to rise Within the veil, and see The saints above, how great their joys, How bright their glories be. 2. Once they were…

1. What fairer light is this than time itself do own; The golden day with beams more radiant brightening? The princes of God's Church this feast-day do enthrone, To sinners…

1. For all the saints, who from their labors rest, who you by faith before the world confessed, Your Name, O Jesus, be forever blessed. Alleluia, Alleluia! 2. You were…

ANTIPHON: Citizens of heav'n, Children of the house of the Lord, We are going to the Father, in the Son, through the Spirit. 1. Let us now go up to…

ANTIPHON: All praise, glory and wisdom, Amen. Blessing, honour, power and might, Amen. To our God through all eternity, Amen, Amen. 1. Behold, there appears a great crowd which no…

1. Let us praise our noble God who rallies saints before him: May we walk the way they trod and endlessly adore him. 2. Doctors, virgins, sound his praise and…

1. The eternal gifts of Christ the King, the apostles' glorious deeds, we sing; and while due hymns of praise we pay, Our thankful hearts cast grief away. 2. The…

1. Blessed feasts of blessed martyrs, Saintly days of saintly men, with affection's recollections Greet we your return again. 2. Mighty deeds they wrought, and wonders, While a frame of…

1. O Lord! behold the suppliant band That kneels before your throne Come back, come back, unto the land That once was all thine own. 2. By all your toil,…

1. There shall be showers of blessing: This is the promise of love; There shall be seasons refreshing, Sent from the Savior above. Chorus: Showers of blessing, Showers of blessing…

1. O perfect Love, all human thought transcending, Lowly we kneel in prayer before your throne, That theirs may be the love which knows no ending, Whom you forevermore do…

1. O Father, all creating, Whose wisdom, love, and power First bound two lives together In Eden’s primal hour, Today to these your children Your earliest gifts renew, A home…

1. The voice that breathed o’er Eden, The earliest wedding day, The primal wedding blessing, it has not passed away. 2. Still in the pure espousal of Christian man and…

1. We all have gathered here in joy. To pray with our two friends, Who will today be joined in Christ, By love that never ends. 2. In their exchange…

1. We join the bridegroom and the bride, In offering now this bread and wine; By these two gifts two hearts unite, That in one Lord, one love may shine.…

1. Gladly now we share communion, With the bridegroom and the bride; Here we all meet one another; And in charity abide; Let us in this bread encounter, Christ our…

1. Now may the God of all, Of Abraham and Isaac, The God of Israel: enfold you with his blessing. May you be filled with peace, and may you live…

1. Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us Through the world's tempestuous sea; guard us, guide us, keep us, feed us, for we have no help but you; yet possessing every…

1. Now that the daystar glimmers bright We suppliantly pray, That He, the uncreated Light, May guide us on our way. 2. No sinful word, nor deed of wrong, Nor…

1. Glory be to God on high, who for love of us did die, May his sacrifice sublime, Lift us up o'er earth and time. 2. May God's love within…

1. Lord, for tomorrow and its needs, I do not pray; Keep me, my God, from stain of sin Just for today. 2. Let me both diligently work And duly…

Chorus: It's a long road to freedom, A winding steep and high, But when you walk in love With the wind on your wing And cover the earth with the…

1. Now that the daylight fills the sky, We lift our hearts to God on high, that he, in all we do or say, would keep us free from harm…

1. Before the ending of the day, Maker of all, to you we cry; Beneath your kind protection take, And shield us for your mercy's sake. 2. Let no ill…

1. Sweet Savior, bless us ere we go; Your Word into our minds instill, And make our lukewarm hearts to glow With burning love and fervent will. Refrain: Through life’s…

1. Glory to you, my God, this night, for all the blessings of the light: keep me, O keep me, King of kings, beneath your own almighty wings. 2. Forgive…

1. The sun is sinking fast, the daylight dies; let love awake, and pay her evening sacrifice. 2. As Christ upon the cross his head inclined, Into his Father's hands…

1. Now the day is over, Night is drawing nigh; Shadows of the evening Steal across the sky. 2. Now the darkness gathers, Stars their watches keep, Birds and beasts…

1. God be with you till we meet again; By His counsels guide, uphold you, With His sheep securely fold you; God be with you till we meet again. Refrain:…

1. Sing to the Lord the children’s hymn, His gentle love declare, Who bends amid the seraphim To hear the children’s prayer. 2. He at a mother’s breast was fed,…

1. Children in your presence met, Fill our hearts with holy fear; Father, be compassionate; God of mercy, hear. 2. Though we do not yet by sight, God most high,…

Chorus: Suffer little children to come unto me. For theirs is the Kingdom of heaven. Suffer little children to come unto me, For theirs is the kingdom of the Lord.…

1. We thank you, Father for all blessings, Which have come from your hand, Earth and heaven, rain and sunshine, Nought without your command, For life itself and strength to…

1. We plough the fields and scatter The good seed on the land, But it is fed and watered By God's almighty hand: He sends the snow in winter, The…

1. Bless O Lord our land of Africa. Lift its name and make its people free. Take the gifts we offer now to you. Hear us faithful sons. Hear us…

1. When we sowed the corn and we dug the farm, we could not be sure that the rain would come, But we trusted God, because we knew, it was…

1. O God of earth and altar, Bow down and hear our cry, Our earthly rulers falter, Our people drift and die; The walls of gold entomb us, The swords…

1. Abide with me; fast falls the eventide; The darkness deepens; Lord with me abide. When other helpers fail and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, O abide with me.…

1. Guide me, O you great Redeemer, Pilgrim through this barren land; I am weak, but you are mighty; Hold me with your powerful hand: Bread of heaven, Feed me…

1. Lead, kindly Light, amid the encircling gloom, Yes, lead me on! The night is dark, and I am far from home; Yes, lead me on! Keep firm my feet;…

1. Happy are you who are gentle, Happy are you whose heart is kind, Happy are you who show great love, Happy are you. 2. Happy are you whose heart…

1. I come to you once more my God! No longer will I roam; For I have sought the wide world through, And never found a home. 2. Though bright…

1. I saw raindrops on my window Joy is like the rain Laughter runs across my pain, Slips away and comes again Joy is like the rain. 2. I saw…

1. Someone's singing, Lord, be with us; Someone's singing, Lord, be with us; Someone's singing, Lord, be with us; O Lord, be with us. 2. Someone's praying, etc. 3. Someone's…

1. I need you every hour, Most gracious Lord; No tender voice like yours Can peace afford. Chorus: I need you, oh, I need you! Every hour I need you;…

1. Oh, the love of my Lord, is the essence. Of all that I love here on earth. All the beauty I see, he has given to me, and his…

1. Give me joy in my heart, keep me praising, Give me joy in my heart, I pray, Give me joy in my heart, keep me praising, Keep me praising…

1. Come Christian friends come let us all unite, Under this great banner of our fellowship; There is a voice echoing loud and clear, Come, let us all hearken to…

1. O paradise! O paradise! Who doth not crave for rest? Who would not seek the happy land Where they that loved are blest. Refrain: Where loyal hearts and true…

1. Days and moments quickly flying Blend the living with the dead; Soon our bodies will be lying Each within its narrow bed. 2. Soon our souls to God Who…

1. Help, Lord, the souls that thou hast made, the souls to thee so dear, in prison for the debt unpaid of sin committed here. 2. These holy souls, they…

1. When the day of toil is done, when the race of life is run, Father, grant thy wearied one rest for evermore. 2. When the strife of sin is…

1. Now the laborer’s task is o’er; Now the battle day is past; Now upon the farther shore Lands the voyager at last. Refrain: Father, in your gracious keeping Leave…

1. Silently the shades of evening Gather round my lowly door; Silently they bring before me Faces I shall see no more. 2. O, not lost but gone before us,…

1. On the resurrection morning, Soul and body meet again, No more sorrow, no more weeping, No more pain. 2. Soul and body reunited Thenceforth nothing shall divide, Waking up…

1. What can the mourner say, For death has claimed our friend: We're left bereaved and sad. And yet it's not the end. Chorus: O Christ, protect us from despair…

1. There is a land of pure delight, Where saints immortal reign, Infinite day excludes the night, And pleasures banish pain. 2. There everlasting spring abides, And never withering flowers:…

Introit Requiem aeternam dona eis Domine: et lux perpetua luceat eis. Ps. Te decet hymnus Deus in Sion et tibi reddetur votum in Jerusalem. Exaudi orationem meam, ad te omnis…

Ego sum resurrectio et vita qui credit in me, etiam si mortuus fuerit vivet: et omnia qui vivit et credit in me, non morietur in aetemum. I am the resurrection…

1. Love your neighbour as you love yourself, And obey the Saviour's own command! Unity and love are Jesus' will, For his people in every land. Neighbourly love comes from…

1. Through all the changing scenes of life, in trouble and in joy, the praises of my God shall still my heart and tongue employ. 2. Of his deliverance I…

1. Onward, Christian soldiers, Marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus, Going on before. Christ, the royal Master, Leads against the foe; Forward into battle See his banners…

1. Take my life, and let it be Consecrated, Lord, to Thee. Take my moments and my days; Let them flow in ceaseless praise. 2. Take my hands, and let…

1. All to Jesus, I surrender; all to him I freely give; I will ever love and trust him, in his presence daily live. Refrain: I surrender all,I surrender all,…

1. Lord, it belongs not to my care Whether I die or live; To love and serve Thee is my share, And this Thy grace must give. 2. If life…

1. Jesus calls us, in the turmoil, Of our life's wild, restless sea; We hear his voice amidst our toil Saying, Christian, follow me; 2. As of old, apostles heard…

1. In Christ there is no east or west, In him no south or north, But one great fellowship of love Throughout the whole wide earth. 2. In him shall…

1. He who would valiant be ’gainst all disaster, Let him in constancy follow the Master. There’s no discouragement, shall make him once relent His first avowed intent to be…

1. Christ beside me, Christ before me, Christ behind me King of my heart; Christ within me, Christ below me, Christ above me Never to part. 2. Christ on my…

1. Make me a channel of your peace, Where there is hatred, Let me bring your love, Where there is injury, Your pardon Lord, And where there's doubt, true faith…

1. To do your will, is my desire, To live in you, Lord is my life. To spread your love, through all the earth, To find in you, the joy…

Refrain: Whatsoever you do to the least of my people, that you do unto me. 1. When I was hungry, you gave me to eat; When I was thirsty, you…

1. Love is His word, Love is His way, Feasting with kin, fasting alone, Living and dying, rising again Love only love is His way. Refrain: Richer than gold Is…

1. We are One in The Spirit, We are One in The Lord. We are One in The Spirit, We are One in The Lord. And we pray that all…

Chorus: God is love, And he who abides in love, abides in God, and God abides in him 1. The love of Christ has gathered us together. Let us rejoice…

1. Friends with joyful hearts proclaim, Evermore our glorious aim, Pledging love and life and all, At the Saviour's urging call. Hear our promise glad and true, Souls, O Lord,…

1. Hark, hark the angels singing, Through all the heavenly courts. Is holy, holy, holy, You are the Lord of hosts, Thrice blest He who is coming, In your name,…

1. Holy God, we praise your name; Lord of all, we bow before you! All on earth Thy sceptre own, All in heaven above adore you. Infinite Thy vast domain,…

1. Praise, my soul, the King of heaven, To his feet your tribute bring; Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven, Who like me his praise should sing? Praise him (4x) Praise the…

1. Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation! O my soul, praise Him, for He is your health and salvation! All you who hear, now to His…

1. Praise the Lord of Heaven, praise Him in the height; Praise Him, all ye angels, praise Him, stars of light; Praise Him, skies, and waters, Praise Him all you…

1. O come, loud anthems let us sing, Loud thanks to our almighty King; For we our voices high should raise, When our salvation’s Rock we praise. Into His presence…

1. Praise to the Holiest in the height, And in the depth be praise; In all His words most wonderful, Most sure in all His ways. 2. O loving wisdom…

Antiphon: Long live the Lord, for he is my Saviour. 1. For he is my light, for he is my Saviour, For he is my stronghold, for he is my…

1. Praise we our God with joy And gladness never ending; Angels and saints with us Their grateful voices blending. He is our Father dear, O’er filled with parent’s love;…

1. Now thank we all our God, With heart and hands and voices, Who wondrous things hath done, In whom his world rejoices; Who from our mother's arms Hath blessed…

1. I will praise my Lord I will praise my Lord and Saviour Jesus. He gave me all I have: I'll praise my saviour; He gave me all I have:…

1. Let all the world in every corner sing, My God and King! The heavens are not too high, His praise may thither fly, The earth is not too low,…

1. We praise you, O God, our Redeemer, Creator, In grateful devotion our tribute we bring; We lay it before you, we kneel and adore you, We bless your holy…

1. O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder consider all the works your hands have made, I see the stars, I hear the mighty thunder, your power throughout…

1. Thank you for giving me the morning. Thank you for every day that’s new. Thank you that I can know my worries Can be cast on you. 2. Thank…

1. Praise Him! Praise Him! Praise him in the morning, Praise him in the noontime, Praise him, praise him, Praise him when the sun goes down. 2. Love him.............. 3.…

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…

1. There is a Land of peace and love, Where troubled hearts find rest; No gloom, nor storm, nor lonely night, Can ever dim th'eternal light, Of that bright home…

1. Be still, my soul, the Lord is on thy side; bear patiently the cross of grief or pain; leave to your God to order and provide; in every change…

1. Come, my soul, your suit prepare: Jesus loves to answer prayer; How can Jesus turn away, Those whom he commands to pray. 2. You are coming to a King,…

1. When I sink down in gloom or fear, Hope blighted or delayed, Your whisper, Lord, my heart shall cheer, It's I; be not afraid! 2. Or, startled at some…

1. Now come to me all you who seek And place your trust in me, For I have comfort for the weak; The strength to set you free, And, just…

1. In heavenly love abiding, no change my heart shall tear. And safe in such confiding, for nothing changes here. The storm may roar without me, my heart may low…

1. Amazing grace! How sweet the sound, That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found, Was blind, but now I see. 2. 'Twas grace…

1. A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing; Protecting us with staff and rod, His power all prevailing: What if the nations rage And surging seas rampage,…

1. God gives his people strength, If we believe in his way, He's swift to repay all those Who bear the burden of the day, God gives his people strength.…

1. When we walk with the Lord In the light of His Word, What a glory He sheds on our way; While we do His good will, He abides with…

1. O King of Kings, in splendour, Of glory throned on high, Do you, our strong defender, Your church still magnify; Our Holy Father shielding, His friends we'll ever be:…

1. O word of grace and power, That cheered Christ's herald band: Go you to every nation, Bring joy to every land, Lord, be thanks to you! God, we shall…

1. Your Kingdom come, O God Your rule, O Christ, begin; Break with your iron rod, The tyrannies of sin. 2. Where is your reign of peace; And purity, and…

Antiphon: Priestly people, Kingly people, Holy people, God's chosen people, Sing praise to the Lord. 1. We sing to you, O Christ beloved Son of the Father, We give you…

Antiphon: There is one Lord, there is one faith, there is one baptism, one God, who is Father. 1. We were called to be one in the Spirit of God,…

1. The Church’s one foundation Is Jesus Christ the Lord, She is His new creation By water and the Word. From heaven He came and sought her To be His…

Asperges me, Domine, hyssopo, et mundabor: lavabis me, et mundabor: lavabis me, et super nivem dealbabor. Ps. Miserere mei, Deus, secundum magnam misericordiam tuam. V. Gloria Patri, et Filio, et…

V. Kyrie eleison. R. Kyrie eleison. V. Christe eleison. R. Christe eleison. V. Kyrie eleison. R. Kyrie eleison. Catholic Hymn: Kyrie

1. Lord Jesus, Son of God, Saviour of us sinful men. Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, you have died for us, and you did rise conquering death, Christ have…

Gloria in excelsis Deo. Et in terra pax hominibus Bonae voluntatis. Laudamus te. Benedicimus te. Adoramus te. Glorificamus te. Gratiam agimus tibi propter magnam gloriam tuam. Domine Deus, Rex coelestis,…

Glory be to God in heaven; and on earth his peace For all people who have found his favour, We praise you our Maker, We bless you the world's Creator,…

Credo in unum Deum, Patrem omnipotentem, factorem caeli et terrae, visibilium omnium, et invisibilium. Et in unum Dominum Jesum Christum, Filium Dei unigenitum. Et ex Patre natum ante omnia saecula.…

Sanctus,Sanctus, Sanctus, Dominus Deus Sabaoth. Pleni sunt caeli et terra gloria tua. Hosanna in excelsis. Benedictus qui venit In nomine Domini. Hosanna in excelsis. Catholic Hymn: Sanctus

Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God of power, God eternal God Almighty. With the saints and angels We proclaim your infinite majesty Incomparable never ending. Heaven and earth and all your…

R.Pater noster, qui es in caelis: sancticetur nomen tuum; adveniat regnum tuum; fiat voluntas tua, sicut in caelo et in terra. Panem nostrum quotidianum da nobis hodie. et dimitte nobis…

Agnus Dei, qui tolis peccata mundi, misere nobis. Agnus Dei, qui tolis peccata mundi, misere nobis. Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, dona nobis pacem. Catholic Hymn: Agnus Dei

Lamb of God most holy you suffered and died for our salvation, have mercy, O God, on us, have mercy. Lamb of God, Jesus, our Saviour. you suffered and died…

V. Ite,missa est. R. Deo gratias. Catholic Hymn: Ite Missa Est

V. Go with the Lord, he is your strength, He has taught and nourished you, May his peace and joy remain with you. R. Thanks be to God, who is…

1. O Salutaris Hostia, Quae caeli pandis ostium, Bella premunt hostilia, Da robur, fer auxilium. 2. Uni trinoque Domino, Sit sempiterna gloria, Qui vitam sine termino, Nobis donet in patria…

1. O saving victim opening wide The gate of heaven to man below. Our foes press on from every side, Your aid supply, your strength bestow. 2. To your great…

1. Tantum ergo, Sacramentum, Veneremur cernui; Et antiquum documentum, Novo cedat ritui; Praestet fides supplementum, Sensuum defectui 2. Genitori, Genitoque, Laus et jubilatio; Salus, honor, virtus quoque, Sit et benedictio:…

1. Humbly, let us voice our homage For a sacrament so great; Here is new and perfect worship, all the old must terminate. Senses cannot grasp this marvel: Faith must…

Antiphon: Adoremus in aeternum Sanctissimum Sacramentum Psalm: Laudate Dominum omnes gentes Laudate eum omnes populi; Quoniam confirmata est super nos misericordia ejus: Et veritas Domini manet in aeternum, Gloria Patri…

Antiphon: Let us adore for ever, this most Blessed sacrament. Psalm: Praise the Lord all you nations Praise him all you peoples His love for us is strong, And his…

1. Adoro te devote, latens Deitas, Quæ sub his figuris vere latitas; Tib se cor meum totum subjicit, Quia te contemplans totum deficit. 2. Visus, tactus, gustus in te fallitur,…

1. Godhead here in hiding, whom I do adore, masked by these bare shadows, shape and nothing more, see, Lord, at thy service low lies here a heart lost, all…

1. Pange lingua gloriosi Corpris mysterium, Sanguinis-que pretiosi, Quem in mundi pretium Fructus ventris generosi Rex effudit gentium. 2. Nobis datus, nobis natus Ex intacta Virgine, Et in mundo conversatus,…

1. Praise we Christ's immortal Body, And his Precious Blood we praise. Born of royal, Virgin Mother. He shall reign to save all nations. Evermore he wins our praise. 2.…

1. Adéste fidéles, laéti, triumphántes; Veníte, veníte in Béthlehem; Natum vidéte, Regem angelórum: Chorus: Veníte adorémus, Veníte adorémus, Veníte adorémus Dóminum! 2. En grége relícto, húmiles ad cúnas Vocati pastóres…

1. Veni, creator Spiritus mentes tuorum visita, imple superna gratia, quae tu creasti pectora. 2. Qui diceris Paraclitus, altissimi donum Dei, fons vivus, ignis, caritas et spiritalis unctio. 3. Tu…

1. Veni, Sancte Spiritus, et emitte caelitus lucis tuae radium. 2. Veni, pater pauperum, veni, dator munerum veni, lumen cordium. 3. Consolator optime, dulcis hospes animae, dulce refrigerium. 4. In…

1. Ave maris stella, Dei Mater alma, atque semper Virgo, felix caeli porta. 2. Sumens illud Ave Gabrielis ore, funda nos in pace, mutans Hevae nomen. 3. Solve vincula reis,…

1. Star of ocean, lead us; God for mother claims thee, Ever Virgin names thee; Gate of heaven speed us. 2. Ave thee saluting, Gabriel went before us; Peace do…

1. Salve, Regina, mater misericordiae: Vita, dulcedo, et spes nostra, salve. Ad te clamamus, ex sules fili Hevae. Ad te suspiramus, gementes et flentes in hae lacrimarum valle. Eja ergo,…

Mary, we great you, Mother and Queen all merciful: Our life, our sweetness, and our hope, we hail you. To you we exiles, children of Eve, lift our crying. To…

1. Alma Redemptoris Mater, Quae pervia caeli Porta manes, et stella maris, Succurre cadenti,Surgere qui curat, populo: Tu quae genisti, Natura mirante, Tuum sanctum Genitorem, Virgo prius ac posterius, Gabrielis…

1. O Loving Mother of our Saviour, mankind's ready entrance into heaven, and star of the sea: Oh hasten to aid us, who oft falling strive to rise again. You…

1. Ave, Regina caelorum, Ave, Domina Angelorum; Salve, radix salve, porta, Ex qua mundo lux est orta: Gaude, Virgo gloriosa, Super omnes speciosa: Vale o valde decora, Et pro nobis…

Queen of the heavens, we hail you, Queen of the angel hosts, we salute. You the root and you the portal, you the fount of light immortal. Hail, you Virgin…

Regina caeli, laetare, alleluja: Quia quem meruisti portare, alleluja: Resurrexit, sicut dixut, alleluja: Ora pro nobis Deum, alleluja Catholic Hymn: Regina Caeli, Laetare

O queen of heaven, rejoice now alleluia! Rejoice, for He whom gladly you did bear, alleluia. He is risen, as he foretold, alleluia. Pray for us to the Father, alleluia.…

Bring flow'rs of the fairest, Bring flow'rs of the rarest, From garden and woodland And hillside and vale; Our full hearts are swelling, Our Glad voices telling The praise of…

1. Christ's is the world in which we move. Christ's are the folk we're summoned to love, Christ's is the voice which calls us to care, and Christ is the…

1. Near the cross, her vigil keeping, Stood the mother, worn with weeping, Where He hung, the dying Lord; Through her soul, in anguish groaning, Bowed in sorrow, sighing, moaning,…

1. While shepherds kept their watching Over silent flocks by night, Behold throughout the heavens, There shone a holy light: Go, Tell It On The Mountain, Over the hills and…

1. We three kings of Orient are Bearing gifts we traverse afar Field and fountain, moor and mountain Following yonder star 2. O Star of wonder, star of night Star…

1. Ye choirs of new Jerusalem, your sweetest notes employ, the Paschal victory to hymn in strains of holy joy. 2. For Judah's Lion bursts his chains, crushing the serpent's…

Refrain: Draw near, O Lord, our God, graciously hear us, guilty of sinning before you. 1. King exalted, Savior of all nations, see how our grieving lifts our eyes to…

1. At the cross her station keeping Stood the mournful mother weeping Close to Jesus to the last 2. Through her heart, his sorrow sharing All his bitter anguish bearing…

1. Lauda sion salva torem Lauda ducem et pas torem In hymnis et canticis. Quantum potes tantum aude Quia major omni laude Nec laudare sufficis. 2. Laudis thema specialis Panis…

1. O sons and daughters, let us sing! The King of Heaven, the glorious King, Over death today rose triumphing. Alleluia! Alleluia! 2. That Easter morn, at break of day,…

1. Have you been to Jesus for the cleansing power? Are you washed in the blood of the Lamb? Are you fully trusting in His grace this hour? Are you…

1. Nearer, my God, to Thee, nearer to Thee! E’en though it be a cross that raiseth me, Still all my song shall be, nearer, my God, to Thee. Chorus:…

1. Blessed be God! Blessed be God! Blessed be God forever. Let us prepare the table, the table of the Lord, With cloths so white, so gleaming bright Blessed be…

1. Immaculate Mary we praise God in you His power and His mercy, His grace given to you, Ave, Ave, Ave Maria, Ave, Ave, Maria. 2. Immaculate Mary, your praises…

1. Ave Maria, gratia plena Maria, gratia plena Maria, gratia plena Ave, ave dominus, dominus tecum 2. Benedicta tu in mulieribus Et benedictus Et benedictus fructus ventris Ventris tuae, Jesus,…

1. As I kneel before you, As I bow my head in pray’r Take this day, make it yours And fill me with your love Refrain: Ave Maria, gratia plena,…

1 Let all mortal flesh keep silence, and with fear and trembling stand; ponder nothing earthly minded, for with blessing in his hand Christ our God to earth descendeth, our…

1. Come away to the skies. My beloved, arise, And rejoice in the day thou wast born; On this festival day, come exulting away, And with singing to Zion return.…

1. Come Thou Fount of every blessing, Tune my heart to sing Thy grace; Streams of mercy, never ceasing, Call for songs of loudest praise. Teach me some melodious sonnet,…

Refrain: Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless…

1. Come, let us sing an evening hymn To calm our minds for rest, And each one try, with single eye, To praise the Savior best. 2. Yea, let us…

1. Come, let us sing of a wonderful love, Tender and true, tender and true, Out of the heart of the Father above, Streaming to me and to you: Wonderful…

1. Come, sound His praise abroad, And hymns of glory sing; Jehovah is the sovereign God, The universal King. 2. He formed the deeps unknown; He gave the seas their…

1. I thirsted in the barren land of sin and shame, And nothing satisfying there I found; But to the blessed cross of Christ one day I came, Where springs…

Refrain: You satisfy the hungry heart with gift of finest wheat, Come give to us o saving Lord, the bread of life to eat. 1. As when the shepherd calls…

Christ's is the world in which we move. Christ's are the folk we're summoned to love, Christ's is the voice which calls us to care, and Christ is the One…

Ye watchers and ye holy ones, bright seraphs, cherubim, and thrones, raise the glad strain, Alleluia! Cry out, dominions, princedoms, powers, virtues, archangels, angels' choirs: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!…

Jesu, dúlcis memória, Dans véra córdis gáudia: Sed super mel et ómnia Ejus dúlcis præséntia. Nil cánitur suávius, Nil audítur jucúndius, Nil cogitátur dúlcius, Quam Jésus Déi Fílius. Jésu, spes…

Stabat mater dolorosa juxta Crucem lacrimosa, dum pendebat Filius. Cuyus animam gementem, contristatam et dolentem, pertransivit gladius. O quam tristis et afflicta fuit illa benedicta Mater Unigeniti. Quae moerebat et…

Puer nátus in Béthlehem, allelúia: Unde gáudet Jerúsalem, allelúia, allelúia. Assúmpsit cárnem Fílius, allelúia, Déi Pátris altíssimus, allelúia, allelúia: In córdis júbilo, Chrístum nátum adorémus, Cum nóvo cántico. Per Gabriélem…

Lully, lulla, thou little tiny child, By by, lully lullay, thou little tiny child, By by, lully lullay. O sisters too, How may we do For to preserve this day…

Panis angelicus Fit panis hominum; Dat panis coelicus Figuris terminum. O, res mirabilis! Manducat Dominum. Pauper, pauper, Servus et humilis. Pauper, pauper, Servus et humilis. Te trina Deitas unaque poscimus…

O breathe on me, O breath of God, fill me with life anew that I may love the things You love, and do what you would do. O breathe on…

Down in adoration falling, Lo! the sacred Host we hail, Lo! oe'r ancient forms departing Newer rites of grace prevail; Faith for all defects supplying, Where the feeble senses fail.…

Yahweh, I know you are near, standing always at my side. You guard me from the foe, and you lead me in ways everlasting. Lord, you have searched my heart,…

The Lord Whom earth and stars and sea With one adoring voice resound, Who rules them all in majesty, In Mary's heart a cloister found. O Mother, blessed by God's…

1 A Hymn of glory let us sing: New songs throughout the world shall ring: Alleluia! Alleluia! Chirst, by a road before untrod, Ascendeth to the throne of God. Alleluia!…

All creatures of our God and King Lift up your voice and with us sing, Alleluia! Alleluia! Thou burning sun with golden beam, Thou silver moon with softer gleam! Refrain:…

Refrain: All glory, laud and honor, To Thee, Redeemer, King, To Whom the lips of children Made sweet hosannas ring. Thou art the King of Israel, Thou David’s royal Son,…

All praise to Thee, my God, this night, For all the blessings of the light! Keep me, O keep me, King of kings, Beneath Thine own almighty wings. Forgive me,…

At the Lamb's high feast we sing praise to our victorious King, who hath washed us in the tide flowing from his pierced side; praise we him, whose love divine…

Be thou my vision, O Lord of my heart, be all else but naught to me, save that thou art; be thou my best thought in the day and the…

Come with us, O blessèd Jesus, with us evermore to be; and in leaving now thine altar, O let us not leave thee! Let thy sweet angel chorus not cease…

Faith of our fathers, living still, In spite of dungeon, fire and sword; O how our hearts beat high with joy Whenever we hear that glorious Word! Refrain: Faith of…

1. What child is this, who, laid to rest, On Mary’s lap is sleeping, Whom angels greet with anthems sweet While shepherds watch are keeping? This, this is Christ the…

Songs of thankfulness and praise, Jesus, Lord, to thee we raise, manifested by the star to the sages from afar; branch of royal David's stem in thy birth at Bethlehem;…

1. Sing with all the saints in glory, sing the resurrection song! Death and sorrow, earth's dark story, to the former days belong. All around the clouds are breaking, soon…

I bind unto myself today the strong Name of the Trinity, by invocation of the same, the Three in One, and One in Three. I bind this day to me…

Hail, glorious Saint Patrick, dear saint of our Isle, On us thy poor children bestow a sweet smile; And now thou art high in the mansions above, On Erin's green…