Hymn for the Entrance Procession

Our God Reigns

Verse 1
How lovely on
the mountains are the feet of him
who brings good news, good news,
announcing peace,
proclaiming news of happiness
Our God reigns, our God reigns,Our God reigns, our God reigns
Our God reigns, our God reigns.Verse 2
He had no stately form,
he had no majesty,
that we should be drawn to him.
He was despised
and we took no account of him,
yet now he reigns, with the Most High.Now he reigns, now he reigns,
now he reigns, with the Most High.Verse 3
It was our sin
and guilt that bruised and wounded him
It was our sin that brought him down.
When we like sheep
had gone astray our shepherd came
and on his shoulders bore our shame.On his shoulders, on his shoulders
on his shoulders, he bore our shame.Verse 4
Meek as a lamb
that's led out to the slaughter house
dumb as a sheep before its shearer,
his life ran down
upon the ground like pouring rain,
that we might be born again.That we might be, that we might be,
that we might be, born again.Verse 5
Out from the tomb
he came with grace and majesty;
he is alive, he is alive.
God loves us so,
see here his hands, his feet, his side.
Yes, we know, he is alive.He is alive, he is alive,
he is alive, he is alive.

Responsorial Psalm

Response
Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love has no end.Let the sons of Israel say:
‘His love has no end.’
Let the sons of Aaron say:
‘His love has no end.’
Let those who fear the Lord say:
‘His love has no end.’Response
Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love has no end.The stone which the builders rejected
has become the corner stone.
This is the work of the Lord,
a marvel in our eyes.
This day was made by the Lord;
we rejoice and are glad.Response
Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love has no end.O Lord, grant us salvation;
O Lord, grant success.
Blessed in the name of the Lord
is he who comes.
We bless you from the house of the Lord;
the Lord God is our light.Response
Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, for his love has no end.

Gospel Acclamation

Alleluia, alleluia!Jesus said: ‘You believe because you can see me.
Happy are those who have not seen and yet believe.’Alleluia!

Offertory Hymn

Alleluia! Love is Alive

Verse 1
People of God, see the morning is new;
rise from your sleeping and run to the tomb.
Come and see!
Come and see!
He is alive!A grave that is empty, a promise fulfilled.
God who was with us is here with us still.
He is here!
He is here!
He is alive!Refrain
Alleluia! Love is alive;
conquered the grave and defeated the night.
Alleluia! Love is alive!
The Son has arisen for all.
Your people sing alleluia!Verse 2
People of God, let your fear fall away.
Your chains have been broken; abandon your shame.
Lift your hearts!
Lift your hearts!
He is alive!Here now is mercy embracing your soul;
here the fulfilment that once was foretold
It is true!
It is true!
He is alive!Refrain
Alleluia! Love is alive;
conquered the grave and defeated the night.
Alleluia! Love is alive!
The Son has arisen for all.
Your people sing alleluia!Verse 3
People of God now rejoicing in Christ,
carry your joy to the darkness of night.
Tell the world!
Tell the world!
He is alive!Here the good news of this glorious day,
every heart singing as heaven proclaims:
He is Lord!
He is Lord!
He is alive!Refrain
Alleluia! Love is alive;
conquered the grave and defeated the night.
Alleluia! Love is alive!
The Son has arisen for all.
Your people sing alleluia!

Hymn for Communion Procession

Behold The Lamb

Verse 1
Behold the Lamb who bears our sins away,
Slain for us: and we remember:
The promise made that all who come in faith
Find forgiveness at the cross.Chorus 1
So we share in this Bread of life,
And we drink of His sacrifice,
As a sign of our bonds of peace
Around the table of the King.Verse 2
The body of our Saviour, Jesus Christ,
Torn for you: eat and remember
The wounds that heal, the death that brings us life,
Paid the price to make us one.Chorus 2
So we share in this Bread of Life,
And we drink of His sacrifice
As a sign of our bonds of love
Around the table of the King.Verse 3
The blood that cleanses every stain of sin,
Shed for you: drink and remember
He drained death’s cup that all may enter in
To receive the life of God.Chorus 3
So we share in this Bread of Life,
And we drink of His sacrifice,
As a sign of our bonds of grace
Around the table of the King.Verse 4
And so with thankfulness and faith
We rise to respond: and to remember
Our call to follow in the steps of Christ
As His body here on earth.Chorus 4
As we share in His suffering,
We proclaim: Christ will come again!
And we’ll join in the feast of heaven
Around the table of the King.

Recessional Hymn

The Old Rugged Cross

Verse 1
On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross,
the emblem of suffering and shame;
and I love that old cross where the dearest and best
for a world of lost sinners was slain.Refrain
So I'll cherish the old rugged cross,
till my trophies at last I lay down;
I will cling to the old rugged cross,
and exchange it some day for a crown.Verse 2
O that old rugged cross, so despised by the world,
has a wondrous attraction for me;
for the dear Lamb of God left his glory above
to bear it to dark CalvaryRefrain
So I'll cherish the old rugged cross,
till my trophies at last I lay down;
I will cling to the old rugged cross,
and exchange it some day for a crown.