You Are a Priest Forever

It's Vianney Sunday tomorrow, and here's a perfect song to pay tribute to our dear priests.  This song was composed by Annie Karto, a Catholic singer-songwriter during the Year of Priests. 

It can be used for an ordination service, or as a special song in honor of priests.

I wrote down a brief organ accompaniment which I have shared below. Feel free to use it and improvise as per your requirements.

Heading to the lyrics:

You are a Priest Forever

Ch:You are a priest forever

Set apart, Holy one.

You are a priest forever

With you I have placed my only son.

1. Your hands hold his Body

In your care, his precious blood

Lift him high, for all the world to see

There can be no greater Love.

2. Intercede for my people

Shepherd their hearts, as my own.

Be my light, to guide their weary souls

Back to my heart, their home

Give it a listen :

Sheet Music : 

You  are a priest forever

Thank you Lord - Don Moen

This has got to be one of my favorites! Written by a gifted song writer and a wonderful worship leader,  it's Don Moen at his best! This version is simply beautiful.
We sung this at a confirmation mass as the post-communion hymn. Was so heartening to see all those young voices thanking and praising God together. Alternatively, this song would also make for a good recessional hymn, ending mass with a big thanks to the Almighty!

 In the words of Don Moen, take a brief minute and say a 'Thank You to God' for all the blessings that you cannot see!

Sing along with the lyrics :

Thank you Lord - Don Moen

I come before you today
And there's just one thing that I want to say
Thank you Lord, Thank you Lord
For all you've given to me
For all the blessings I can not see
Thank you Lord, Thank you Lord

With a grateful heart, with a song of praise
With an outstreched arm, I will bless your name

Thank you Lord, I just want to thank you Lord
Thank you Lord, I just want to thank you Lord
Thank you Lord

For all you've done in my life
You took my darkness and gave me your light
Thank you Lord, Thank you Lord
You took my sin and my shame,
You took my sickness and healed all my pain
Thank you Lord,Thank you Lord

With a grateful heart, with a song of praise
with an outstretched arm, I will bless your name

Thank you Lord,I just want to thank you Lord
Thank you Lord,I just want to thank you Lord

Thank you Lord,I just want to thank you Lord
Thank you Lord,I just want to thank you Lord

Give it a listen here :

Go right ahead and try it out on your organ! Here's the sheet music :

Sheet Music : Thank You Lord

Hope you enjoyed listening to this hymn! Keep the feedback coming..