'Sé an Tiarna m'aoire (Psalm 23 / Gaelic)

Refrain: 'Sé an Tiarna m’aoire, ní bheidh aon nith de dhith orm.

1. Cuireann se i mo luí mé I móinéar fear uaithne.
Seolann sé ar imeall an uisce mé
Mar a bhfaighim suaimhneas.
Seolann sé mé ar rianta díreacha
Mar gheall ar a ainm.

2. Fiú dar súilfainn i ngleann an dorchadais
Níor bhaoil liom an tolc
Agus tú faram le do slat is do bhacall
Chun sólás a thabhairt dom.

Setting of Psalm 23

Composer: Fiontán P Ó Cearbhaill (Fintan O'Carroll), 1922-1981.

Speak, Lord (Tim Schoenbachler / Marienne Uszler)

Refrain:

Speak, Lord, I love to listen to your voice.
See, Lord, here I am.

1. My heart is silent, Lord. My soul is still,
waiting upon your voice. Tell me your will.
Empty, I place myself before your face.
Touch me now in the silence of faith.

2. Your word is life, O Lord, through all my days,
like a radiant light guiding my way.
Your law stands firm, O Lord, strong as a rock.
It endures through the night and the storm.

Based on Psalm 19

Composers: Tim Schoenbachler & Marienne Uszler

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Taste and See (John Michael Talbot)

Refrain:

Taste and see the goodness of the Lord
Let us taste the goodness of the Lord
Taste and see the goodness of the Lord
Let us taste the goodness of the Lord

1. I will bless the Lord
His praise be ever in my mouth
Let my soul glory in the Lord
The lowly will hear and be glad

2. Glorify the Lord with me
Together we’ll praise His name
I sought the Lord
And He answered me
Deliver me from my fears

3. Look to Him and be radiant with joy
And your face will not blush with shame
Afflicted men call out to Him
From all his distress he is saved

Paraphrase of Psalm 34

Composer: John Michael Talbot (b. 1954)

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Ajarilah Kami, Tuhan, Bahasa Cinta Kasih [Teach us, Lord, the language of love]

1. Andaikan aku pahami bahasa semuanya,
Hanyalah bahasa cinta kunci setiap hati

Refrain: Ajarilah kami Tuhan, bahasa cinta kasih.

2. Andaikan aku lakukan yang luhur dan mulia.
Jika tanpa cinta kasih hampa dan tak berguna.

3. Andaikan aku dermakan segala harta miliki,
Hanya cintaku yang mampu membahagiakan orang.

4. Cinta itu lemah lembut, sabar dan murah hati,
tidak cari keuntungan, membahagiakan orang.

English translation:

1. If I were to understand all languages,
Only the language of love is the key to every heart.

Refrain: Teach us, Lord, the language of love

2. If I were to do all that is noble and glorious,
Without love it is empty and useless.

3. If I were to give away all that I own,
Only my love could bring happiness to people

4. Love is gentle, patient and generous
not looking for profit, brings happiness to people.

Paraphrase of 1 Corinthians 13

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Il est bon de proclamer au matin ton amour (Taizé)

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Official Taizé Community Website

Wikipedia information on the Taizé Community
- in French
- in English

Be with me, Lord, when I am in trouble (Marty Haugen)

Refrain:

Be with me, Lord, when I am in trouble.
Be with me, Lord, I pray.

1. You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord Most High,
who abide in the shadow of our God,
say to the Lord, "My refuge and fortress,
the God in whom I trust."

2. No evil shall befall you, no pain come near,
for the angels stand close by your side,
guarding you always and bearing you gently,
watching over your life.

3. Those who cling to the Lord live secure in God's love;
lifted high those who trust in God's name.
Call on the Lord, who will never forsake you,
God will bring you salvation and joy.

Text: Psalm 91
Music: Marty Haugen (1980)

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All You Nations, Sing Out Your Joy To The Lord

Refrain:

All you nations, sing out your joy to the Lord:
Alleluia, Alleluia!

Joyfully shout, all  you on earth,
give praise to the glory of God;
And with a hymn, sing out God's glorious praise:
Alleluia! (Refrain)

Let all the earth kneel in God's sight,
extolling God's marvellous fame;
Honour God's name, in highest heaven give praise:
Alleluia! (Refrain)

Come forth and see all the great works
that God has brought forth by his might;
Fall on your knees before God's glorious throne:
Alleluia! (Refrain)

Glory and thanks be to the Father;
Honour and praise to the Son;
And to the Spirit, source of life and love:
Alleluia! (Refrain)

Setting of Psalm 67

Composer: Lucien Deiss (1965)

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The Lord Hears The Cry Of The Poor (Psalm 34)

Refrain

The Lord hears the cry of the poor.
Blessed be the Lord.

1. I will bless the Lord at all times,
with praise ever in my mouth.
Let my soul glory in the Lord,
who will hear the cry of the poor.

2. Let the lowly hear and be glad:
the Lord listens to their pleas;
and to hearts broken, God is near,
who will hear the cry of the poor.

3. Ev’ry spirit crushed, God will save;
will be ransom for their lives;
will be safe shelter for their fears,
and will hear the cry of the poor.

4. We proclaim your greatness, O God,
your praise ever in our mouth;
ev’ry face brightened in your light,
for you hear the cry of the poor.

Paraphrase of Psalm 34

Composer: John Foley (1978)

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Psalm 118: This is the Day (Marty Haugen)

Refrain:

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

OR

This is the day the Lord has made,
let us rejoice and be glad!
This is the day the Lord has made,
let us rejoice and be glad!

1. Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, his mercy endures for ever;
Let the house of Israel say: “His mercy endures for ever.” (Refrain)

2. The hand of the LORD has struck with power, his right hand is exalted,
I shall not die, but live anew, declaring the works of the LORD. (Refrain)

3. The stone which the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,
the LORD of love and mercy has brought wonder to our eyes. (Refrain)

Composer: Marty Haugen

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Sing to the Mountains (Bob Dufford)

Refrain

Sing to the mountains, sing to the sea.
Raise your voices, lift your hearts.
This is the day the Lord has made.
Let all the earth rejoice.

I will give thanks to You, my Lord.
You have answered my plea.
You have saved my soul from death.
You are my strength and my song. Refrain

Holy, Holy, Holy Lord.
Heaven and earth are full of your glory. Refrain

This is the day the Lord has made.
Let us be glad and rejoice.
He has turned all death to life.
Sin of the glory of God. Refrain

Paraphrase of Psalm 118

Composer: Bob Dufford (1975)

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Because the Lord is my shepherd (Psalm 23 / Walker)

1. Because the Lord is my shepherd,
I have ev’ry thing I need.
He lets me rest in the meadow and leads me
to the quiet streams.
He restores my soul and he leads me
in the paths that are right:

Refrain

Lord, you are my shepherd,
you are my friend.
I want to follow you always,
just to follow my friend.

2. And when the road leads to darkness,
I shall walk there unafraid.
Even when death is close I have courage,
for your help is there.
You are close beside me with comfort,
you are guiding my way: (Refrain)

3. In love you make me a banquet
for my enemies to see.
You make me welcome, pouring down honor
from your mighty hand,
and this joy fills me with gladness;
it is too much to bear: (Refrain)

4. Your goodness always is with me
and your mercy I know.
Your loving kindness strengthens me always
as I go through life.
I shall dwell in your presence forever,
giving praise to your name: (Refrain)

Paraphrase of Psalm 23

Composer: Christopher Walker (1985)

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Center of My Life (Paul Inwood)

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

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)

I will bless you, Lord, you give me counsel,
And even at night direct my heart.
I keep you, Lord, ever in my sight
Since you are at my right I shall stand firm. (Refrain)

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)

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)

Setting of Psalm 16

Refrain & Music: Paul Inwood (1985)
Verses (Ps. 16): The Grail (1963)

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My God, My God, O Why Have You Abandoned Me? (Psalm 22) [Marty Haugen]

Antiphon:

My God, my God,
O why have you abandoned me?

All who see me laugh at me,
they mock me and they shake their heads:
"He relied on the Lord,
let the Lord be his refuge." (Antiphon)

As dogs around me,
they circle me about.
Wounded me and pierced me,
I can number all my bones. (Antiphon)

My clothing they divided,
for my garments casting lots,
O Lord, do not desert me,
but hasten to my aid. (Antiphon)

I will praise you to my people,
and proclaim you in their midst,
O fear the Lord, my people,
give glory to God's name. (Antiphon)

Paraphrase of Psalm 22

Composer: Marty Haugen (1983)

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上主是我的光明, 阿路路亞 (The Lord Is My Light And My Help, Alleluia!)

【領/答】上主是我的光明，我的救援。

(一)上主帶領俘虜回到熙雍，我們覺得彷彿是在夢中。
(二)那時外邦人也讚嘆不已，上主向我們行了偉大奇蹟。
※上主是我的光明，我的救援。

(三)求你扭轉你子民的命運，就像乃革布流水的澆淋。
(四)我們兩眼含淚出來播種，必將面帶笑容獲享收成。
※上主是我的光明，我的救援。

歡讚曲
【領/答】阿肋路亞，阿肋路亞。
請在列邦中傳述他的光榮！請在萬民中宣揚他的奇功！
※ 阿肋路亞，阿肋路亞

Psalm 23: Shepherd Me, O God (Marty Haugen)

Refrain:

Shepherd me, O God,
beyond my wants,
beyond my fears,
from death into life.

God is my shepherd,
so nothing shall I want,
I rest in the meadows
of faithfulness and love,
I walk by the quiet waters of peace. (Refrain)

Gently you raise me
and heal my weary soul,
you lead me by pathways
of righteousness and truth,
my spirit shall sing
the music of your name. (Refrain)

Though I should wander
the valley of death,
I fear no evil,
for you are at my side,
your rod and your staff,
my comfort and my hope. (Refrain)

You have set me a banquet of love
in the face of hatred,
crowning me with love
beyond my pow’r to hold. (Refrain)

Surely your kindness and mercy
follow me all the days of my life;
I will dwell in the house of my God
forevermore. (Refrain)

Setting of Psalm 23 (Dominus regit me).

Words & Music: Marty Haugen (b. 1950)

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Psalm 23: My Shepherd is the Lord (Gelineau)

Antiphon: My shepherd is the Lord, nothing indeed shall I want.

The Lord is my shepherd;
there is nothing I shall want.
Fresh and green are the pastures
where you give me repose.
Near restful waters you lead me,
to revive my drooping spirit. (Antiphon)

You guide me along the right path;
you are true to your name.
If I should walk in the valley of darkness
no evil would I fear.
You are there with your crook and your staff;
with these you give me comfort. (Antiphon)

You have prepared a banquet for me
in the sight of my foes.
My head you have anointed with oil;
my cup is overflowing. (Antiphon)

Surely goodness and kindness shall follow me
all the days of my life.
In the Lord's own house shall I dwell
for ever and ever. (Antiphon)

Words: Psalm 23 (Dominus regit me), English translation by The Grail (1963)
Music: Joseph Gelineau (1920-2008)

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