by Faith Central & Steve Welsh
“The Glory of These Forty Days,” from a Latin hymn of the 6th century, translated by Maurice M. Bell, 1906. The glory of these forty days we celebrate with songs of praise; for Christ, through whom all things were made, himself has fasted and has prayed. Alone and fasting Moses saw the loving God who gave the law; and to
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“Lord Who Throughout These Forty Days,” tune Saint Flavian, lyrics by Claudia Hernaman, 1873, sung by the Little Sisters of the Poor. Lord, who throughout these forty days for us did fast and pray, teach us with you to mourn our sins and close by you to stay. As you with Satan did contend, and did the victory win, O
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“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 the storms of time shall cease. In God’s likeness we awaken, Knowing everlasting peace. ….” Text: William J. Irons (1873); Music: Ode to Joy, Ludwig van Beethoven [featured image is file
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“Sing praise to our Creator, O sons of Adam’s race, God’s Children by adoption, Baptized into His Grace. O Most Holy Trinity, Undivided Unity, Holy God, Mighty God, God Immortal, Be adored. …” “Sing Praise to Our Creator,” Mainz Melody, text by Omer Westendorf, 1963, performed at the Church of Saint Michael in Stillwater, Minn., Jayne Windnagel, Music Director”
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“Come, Holy Ghost, Creator Blest, And in our hearts take up Thy Rest; Come with Thy Grace and Heavenly Aid To fill the hearts which Thou hast made. … O Comfort Blessed, to Thee we cry, Now Heavenly Gift of God Most High; Thou Fount of Life, and Fire of Love, And Sweet Anointing from Above ….” “Come Holy Ghost,” by
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“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. Jesus out of every nation hath Redeemed us by His Blood ….” “… Alleluia! not as orphans are we left in sorrow now; Alleluia! He is near us, faith believes, nor
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“Rejoice, the Lord is King: Your Lord and King adore! Rejoice, give thanks and sing, And triumph evermore. Lift up your heart, Lift up your voice! Rejoice, again I say, rejoice! …” “Rejoice, the Lord is King,” by Charles Wesley, performed by the choir at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Columbia, S.C., followed by an excerpt of “Grand Choeur Dialogué” by
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“The King of Love My Shepherd Is” – melody: St. Columba (ancient Irish melody), lyrics by H.W. Baker (1868) “The King of Love my Shepherd is, Whose Goodness fails me never. I nothing lack if I am His, and He is mine forever. …”
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“Shepherd of Souls, Refresh and Bless,” melody: St. Agnes, lyrics by Anonymous/ James Montgomery (lived in 18th/19th centuries), performed by Cantor Danielle Svonavec at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart at the University of Notre Dame (Indiana), 2013. “Shepherd of Souls, refresh and bless Your chosen pilgrim flock with manna in the wilderness, with water from the rock. …”
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