Music Ministry

Blessed Trinity — The Ascension of the Lord — May 24, 2020

Gathering - Open the Eyes of My Heart

Open the eyes of my heart, Lord,  open the eyes of my heart.
I want to see You.  I want to see You.

Open the eyes of my heart, Lord,  open the eyes of my heart.
I want to see You.  I want to see You.

To see You high and lifted up,  shining in the light of Your glory.
Pour out Your pow’r and love  as we sing “Holy, holy, holy.”

Open the eyes of my heart, Lord,  open the eyes of my heart.
I want to see You.  I want to see You.

To see You high and lifted up,  shining in the light of Your glory.
Pour out Your pow’r and love  as we sing “Holy, holy, holy.”

Holy, holy, holy.  Holy, holy, holy.
Holy, holy, holy,  I want to see You.

“Open the Eyes of My Heart” words & music by Paul Baloche © 1997, 2004, Integrity’s Hosanna! Music c/o Integrity Media, Inc.
Used by permission. CCLI #11324738

Psalm 47 - God Mounts His Throne 

God mounts His throne to shouts of joy:  a blare of trumpets for the Lord.

Refrain text © 1969, 1981, 1997, ICEL. Verses text © 1970, 1997, 1998, CCD.  Music © 2000 Curtis Stephan. Published by OCP Publications. Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-727211.

Presentation - Hail the Day that Sees Him Rise

Hail the day that sees Him rise, Alleluia!
To His throne above the skies; Alleluia!
Christ, awhile to mortals given, Alleluia!
Reascends His native heaven. Alleluia!

There for Him high triumph waits, Alleluia!
Lift your heads, eternal gates; Alleluia!
He has conquered death and sin; Alleluia!
Take the King of Glory in. Alleluia!

Highest heaven its Lord receives, Alleluia!
Yet He loves the earth He leaves: Alleluia!
Though returning to His throne, Alleluia!
Still He calls the world His own. Alleluia!

Text: 77 77 with alleluias; Charles Wesley, 1707-1788, and Thomas Cotterill, 1779-1823, alt.  Music: EASTER HYMN; later form of melody fr. Lyra Davidica, 1708.  Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-727211

An Act of Spiritual Communion

My Jesus,
I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things,
and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were already there
and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You.
Amen.
 

Communion - I Can Only Imagine

I can only imagine  what it will be like
when I walk  by Your side.
I can only imagine  what my eyes will see
when Your face  is before me.
I can only imagine.  I can only imagine.

Surrounded by Your glory,  what will my heart feel?
Will I dance for You, Jesus,  or in awe of You be still?
Will I stand in your presence,  or to my knees will I fall?
Will I sing Hallelujah?  Will I be able to speak at all?
I can only imagine,  I can only imagine.

I can only imagine  when that day comes
and I find myself  standing in the Son,
I can only imagine  when all I will do  
is forever,  forever worship You.
I can only imagine.  I can only imagine.

Surrounded by Your glory,  what will my heart feel?
Will I dance for You, Jesus,  or in awe of You be still?
Will I stand in your presence,  or to my knees will I fall?
Will I sing Hallelujah?  Will I be able to speak at all?
I can only imagine,  I can only imagine.

Surrounded by Your glory,  what will my heart feel?
Will I dance for You, Jesus,  or in awe of You be still?
Will I stand in your presence,  or to my knees will I fall?
Will I sing Hallelujah?  Will I be able to speak at all?
I can only imagine, yeah.  I can only imagine.
I can only imagine, yeah.  I can only imagine.
I can only imagine,  I can only imagine.

I can only imagine  when all I will do  
is forever,  forever worship You.
I can only imagine.

Sending - I Send You Out

I baptize you  in the Name of the Father.
I baptize you  in the Name of the Son.
I baptize you  with the Holy Spirit.
Go out and spread Good News.

I send you out   on a mission of love.
I send you out   on a mission of love.
I send you out   on a mission of love,
and know that I am with you always
until the end of the world.

Well, it’s time for us  to become people with spirit.
It’s time for us  to become people of love.
It’s time for us  to know that Jesus Christ is risen,
forgives our sins,  and brings us new life!

I send you out   on a mission of love.
I send you out   on a mission of love.
I send you out   on a mission of love,
and know that I am with you always
until the end of the world.

I send you out   on a mission of love.
I send you out   on a mission of love.
I send you out   on a mission of love,
and know that I am with you always
until the end of the world.

Text and Tune: John Angotti. © 2000, World Library Publications. Reprinted with permission under ONE LICENSE #A-727211.

Thank You!  Have a Safe & Blessed Week!