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| This is a new tradition which some churches currently embrace. Following the arrival of the procession & the welcome of the minister, all members of the congregation are asked to join in a celebratory welcome song. The list below represents some “praiseful” songs that can be enjoyed by everyone. This song should be a faster-paced, “catchy” tune. Each is appropriate for either guitar or organ/piano accompaniment. Beginning Today Beginning today, my mornings are yours, the hope that dawns in their light. Beginning today, my hopes & my dreams, my gift to you is my life. For the Beauty of the Earth For the beauty of the earth, for the glory of the sky. For the love which from our birth, over & around us lies. Lord of all to thee we raise, this our hymn of grateful praise. Gather Us In Here in this place, new light is streaming. Now is the darkness vanished away. See in this place our fears & our dreamings, brought here to you in the light of this day. Gather us in, the lost & forsaken, gather us in the proud & the strong, give us our hearts so meek & so lowly. Give us the courage to enter the song. Glory and Praise To Our God Glory & praise to our God, who alone gives life to our days. Many are the blessings he bears to those who trust in his ways. How Can I Keep From Singing? Since Love is lord of heaven & earth, how can I keep from singing? (full lyrics on prelude page!) Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee Joyful , joyful, we adore Thee, God of Glory, Lord of Love, giver of immortal gladness, fill us with the light of day. Lord of the Dance Dance, then, wherever you may be. I am the Lord of the dance, said He, and I’ll lead you all, wherever you may be, and I'll lead you all in the dance, said He. Morning Has Broken Morning has broken, like the first dawning. Blackbird has spoken, like the first word. Praise for the morning, praise for them springing, fresh from the Word. Sing of The Lord’s Goodness Sing of the Lord's Goodness, praise Him and bless His name. Mercy he has shown us, His love is forever, faithful to the end of days. Come then, all you nations, ring out the Lord’s glory, praise Him with your music, worship him and bless his name. The King of Love My Shepherd Is The King of love my Shepherd is, whose goodness fails never. I nothing lack if I am His & He is mine forever. |