Hymn for the Entrance Procession
Let Us Exalt His Name Together
Verse 1
At all times I will bless Him
His praise will be in my mouth
My soul makes its boast in the Lord
The humble man will hear Him
The afflicted will be glad
And join with me to magnify the LordChorus
Let us exalt His name together forever
I sought the Lord, He heard me
And delivered me from my fears
Let us exalt His name together forever
Oh, sing His praises magnify the LordVerse 2
The angel of the Lord encamps
'Round those who fear His name
To save them and deliver them from harm
Though lions roar with hunger
We lack of no good thing
No wonder then we praise Him with our songChorus
Let us exalt His name together forever
I sought the Lord, He heard me
And delivered me from my fears
Let us exalt His name together forever
Oh, sing His praises magnify the LordVerse 3
Come children now and hear me
If you would see long life
Just keep your lips from wickedness and lies
Do good and turn from evil
Seek peace instead of strife
Love righteousness and God will hear You cryFinal Chorus
Let us exalt His name together forever
I sought the Lord, He heard me
And delivered me from my fears
Let us exalt His name together forever
Oh, sing His praises magnify the Lord
Oh, sing His praises magnify the Lord
Responsorial Psalm
Response
How happy are the poor in spirit: theirs is the kingdom of heaven.It is the Lord who keeps faith for ever,
who is just to those who are oppressed.
It is he who gives bread to the hungry,
the Lord, who sets prisoners free.Response
How happy are the poor in spirit: theirs is the kingdom of heaven.It is the Lord who gives sight to the blind,
who raises up those who are bowed down,
the Lord, who protects the stranger
and upholds the widow and orphan.Response
How happy are the poor in spirit: theirs is the kingdom of heaven.It is the Lord who loves the just
but thwarts the path of the wicked.
The Lord will reign for ever,
Zion’s God, from age to age.Response
How happy are the poor in spirit: theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Gospel Acclamation
Alleluia, alleluia!Blessed are you, Father,
Lord of heaven and earth,
for revealing the mysteries of the kingdom
to mere children.Alleluia!
Offertory Hymn
Centre of My Life
Refrain
O Lord, you are the center of my life:
I will always praise you,
I will always serve you,
I will always keep you in my sight.Verse 1
Keep me safe, O God, I take refuge in you.
I say to the Lord, “You are my God.
My happiness lies in you alone;
my happiness lies in you alone.”Refrain
O Lord, you are the center of my life:
I will always praise you,
I will always serve you,
I will always keep you in my sight.Verse 2
I will bless the Lord who give me counsel,
who even at night directs my heart.
I keep the Lord ever in my sight:
since he is at my right hand, I shall stand firm.Refrain
O Lord, you are the center of my life:
I will always praise you,
I will always serve you,
I will always keep you in my sight.Verse 3
And so my heart rejoices, my soul is glad;
even in safety shall my body rest.
For you will not leave my soul among the dead,
nor let your beloved know decay.Refrain
O Lord, you are the center of my life:
I will always praise you,
I will always serve you,
I will always keep you in my sight.Verse 4
You will show me the path of life,
the fullness of joy in your presence,
at your right hand, at your right hand
happiness forever.Refrain
O Lord, you are the center of my life:
I will always praise you,
I will always serve you,
I will always keep you in my sight.
Hymn for Communion Procession
Blest Are They
Verse 1
Blest are they,
the poor in spirit,
theirs is the kingdom of God.Blest are they,
full of sorrow,
they shall be consoled.Chorus
Rejoice and be glad!
Blessed are you,
holy are you!
Rejoice and be glad!
Yours is the kingdom of God!Verse 2
Blest are they,
the lowly ones,
they shall inherit the earth.Blest are they
who hunger and thirst,
they shall have their fill.Chorus
Rejoice and be glad!
Blessed are you,
holy are you!
Rejoice and be glad!
Yours is the kingdom of God!Verse 3
Blest are they
who show mercy,
mercy shall be theirs.Blest are they,
the pure of heart,
they shall see God!Chorus
Rejoice and be glad!
Blessed are you,
holy are you!
Rejoice and be glad!
Yours is the kingdom of God!Verse 4
Blest are they
who seek peace;
they are the children of God.Blest are they
who suffer in faith,
the glory of God is theirs.Chorus
Rejoice and be glad!
Blessed are you,
holy are you!
Rejoice and be glad!
Yours is the kingdom of God!
Recessional Hymn
God's Choir
Verse 1
I heard the angels sing "Glory Hallelujah!"
A mighty chorus way up high;
I heard the angels sing "Praise the name of Jesus!"
Singing in God's choir in the sky.Refrain
I heard a thousand trumpets sounding out His Glory,
Telling the story how He came to earth to die;
I heard a million voices praise the name of Jesus,
Singing in God's choir in the sky.Verse 2
I heard the glorious song coming out of Heaven,
The sweetest music ever heard;
I heard a mighty song sung by all the angels,
My soul thrilled at ev'ry loving word.Refrain
I heard a thousand trumpets sounding out His Glory,
Telling the story how He came to earth to die;
I heard a million voices praise the name of Jesus,
Singing in God's choir in the sky.Verse 3
I fell down on my knees when that chorus ended,
They shouted out a glad Amen!
I fell down on my knees, prayed that when in heaven,
I would hear that choir once again.Refrain
I heard a thousand trumpets sounding out His Glory,
Telling the story how He came to earth to die;
I heard a million voices praise the name of Jesus,
Singing in God's choir in the sky.