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..

Lord I Lift Your Name on High

Trivia! This awesome worship song is written and composed by Rick Founds! For the longest time, I used to think it was by Hill Song or the Maranatha Singers! This worship song is probably one of the most popular praise and worship numbers, that I'm sure must be a favorite of most of you.

I was scouting for an appropriate version to post here and was in a dilemma as to which version I should choose. There's a loud and jumpy rock version by Petra, that I'm sure would go very well with the audience at a gospel rock concert! Then there's the prayerful, musically-rich version by the Maranatha Singers. My personal favorite would  however be the instrumental, karaoke, sing-along, pray-along-with version.

My vision is that this blog should cater to a wide genre of people, young and old, soft-music-lovers and rock-music lovers alike! So there you go, all the three versions to aid you in lifting the Lord's name way up high!

Lyrics :

Lord I Lift Your Name on High

 Lord, I lift Your name on high
Lord, I love to sing Your praises
I'm so glad You're in my life
I'm so glad You came to save us

Ch : You came from heaven to earth
To show the way
From the earth to the cross
My debt to pay
From the cross to the grave
From the grave to the sky
Lord, I lift Your name on high

Give it a listen here :

The first is the prayerful version which can be sung at a mass as a recessional hymn. The next is the gospel-rock version , followed by the Karaoke version to sing along with and pray with. Listen to all of them and choose your pick!

1) Slow version, apt for a church service




2) Gospel-rock version




3) Karaoke version :
You could sing along, singing aloud making it your prayer to the Lord

All Day Song

This is a wonderful song by Evie Tornquist for children and the young at heart. I heard Evie only very recently. Her voice has a rich tone, and she's an absolute joy to listen to.
I recommend purchasing this album. It's got some truly wonderful hymns from the 80s and all the hymns are easy to sing along with.
You could sing it as a recessional hymn, or at a children's retreat. The kids would love if they have  some actions to go with the words of the song!

Here are the lyrics :

All Day Song

Love him in the morning, when you see the sun arising
Love him in the evening, 'cause he took you through the day
And in the in-between time, when you feel the pressure coming
Remember that he loves you and he promises to stay.  


(Love him) Love him in the morning, when you see the sun arising
(Love him) Love him in the evening, 'cause he took you through the day
(Love him) And in the in between time, when you feel the pressure coming
(Coming) Remember that he loves you and he promises to stay.

When you think you got to worry
'cause it seems the thing you do (Oh yeah)

Remember he ain't in a hurry

He's always got time for you

(Love him) Love him in the morning, when you see the sun arising
(Love him) Love him in the evening, 'cause he took you through the day
(Love him) And in the in between time, when you feel the pressure coming
(Coming) Remember that he loves you and he promises to stay! (3)

Give it a listen here : 

Downloads:

You can download it from iTunes at just Rs. 12/-  or 0.99$.
Click on the image below to download the song directly from iTunes! Happy listening!



If you loved listening to Evie, the album is available for purchase here:

Cry Of My Heart

Enjoy this awesome song by Terry Butler. A great song expressing your hunger for the Lord. It indeed is the cry of my heart to follow you O Lord!


Here are the lyrics :

Cry Of My Heart

It is the cry of my heart

To follow You

It is the cry of my heart

To be close to You

It is the cry of my heart

To follow all of the days of my life

Teach me Your holy ways oh Lord

So I can walk in Your truth

Teach me Your holy ways oh Lord

And make me wholly devoted to You

Open my eyes so I can see

The wonderful things that You do

Open my heart up more and more

And make it wholly devoted to You

Give it a listen here! 

The version below has got a good groovy beat to it!

God Will Make A Way

A song of hope and trust which serves as a reminder of God's unfailing, unconditional love. It is written by Don Moen.
We were taught this song in school. many years ago, by our wonderful music teacher, Mrs. EP. This song has stayed with me ever since. A song to lift you up when you're feeling low and at other times, remind you of 'His' unfailing love.

Here are the lyrics :

God Will Make A Way

God will make a way

Where there seems to be no way

He works in ways we cannot see

He will make a way for me

He will be my guide

Hold me closely to His side

With love and strength for each new day

He will make a way, He will make a way

Oh, God will make a way

Where there seems to be no way

He works in ways we cannot see

He will make a way for me

He will be my guide

Hold me closely to His side

With love and strength for each new day

He will make a way, He will make a way

By a roadway in the wilderness, He'll lead me

And rivers in the desert will I see

Heaven and Earth will fade but His Word will still remain

And He will do something new today

Oh, God will make a way

Where there seems to be no way

He works in ways we cannot see

He will make a way for me

He will be my guide

Hold me closely to His side

With love and strength for each new day

He will make a way, He will make a way

By a roadway in the wilderness, He'll lead me

And rivers in the desert will I see

Heaven and Earth will fade but His Word will still remain

And He will do something new today

Oh, God will make a way

Where there seems to be no way

He works in ways we cannot see

He will make a way for me

He will be my guide

Hold me closely to His side

With love and strength for each new day

He will make a way, He will make a way

With love and strength for each new day

He will make a way, He will make a way

Give it a listen here :

You could choose this hymn for a funeral mass, to comfort the bereaved members or also at a healing service and a novena mass. It can also be sung as a recessional hymn.

Kuxal Sodanch

This is my first post in Konkani! And I am glad about it.
This is again from the same Silver Wedding of J am M , many many years ago.
Am so grateful we'd saved the hymn sheets.

Here are the lyrics :

Kuxal sodanch amim ravchem,
Kuxal dhados amim bhonvchem,
Moga jivit ekuch dorem,
Bhavbhoinnam-jivit hem khorem.

Amchim kallzam khoxe nadar,
Nitoll anvdde, bore udgar,
Amcho Bapui asa sorgar,
Amchem to sukh, Amchem Bhanddar

Here is the tune :
 

He's got the whole world in his hands!

Psalm 95 : v 6-7 

'For he is our God,

we are the people he shepherds,

the sheep in his hands.'

I'm sure this was one of the very first action songs you learnt to sing in play school.  It's such a catchy tune. Even my kids from the choir sing it with a whole lot of enthusiasm. It's one of my classic favourites as well!

The song is written on D major. However, let me know if you need it to be transposed to a simpler key, for easy playing  and I could do that for you :)

I've also added the you tube link below and a link to download the pdf in the email below. You could take a print for yourself and try it out on your organ. 

Here are the lyrics to the song. 

He's Got The Whole World

He's got the whole world in his hands

He's got the whole world in his hands

He's got the whole world in his hands

He's got the whole world in his hands

He's got the little tiny baby in his hands

He's got the little tiny baby in his hands

He's got the little tiny baby in his hands

He's got the whole world in his hands

He's got you and me brother in his hands

He's got you and me brother in his hands

He's got you and me brother in his hands

He's got the whole world in his hands

He's got everybody here in his hands

He's got everybody here in his hands

He's got everybody here in his hands

He's got the whole world in his hands

He's got the whole world in his hands..

He's got the whole world in his hands.

For those of you who haven't heard it as yet, give it a listen here :)

And here comes my favourite section of the post. :)

For those of you who want to play along, he's the sheet music for you.

He's got the world world

Additionally, to download a printer-friendly PDF version, click here.

You are free to download as many hymns as you like. 

Hope you enjoyed this post and found it helpful. Do leave a comment or two, would be very encouraging. :) Thank you.