This lament invites the community to sit with their experience of longing. 1 Listen to my sighing. Holy One, hear my cry 2 In the morning, hear my voice with the sunrise 3 Wait and hope; we wait and hope The song can be taught by one practiced leader, inviting the assembly to listen to each section of the song and then repeat before moving on to the next. To sing the song with the three parts sung simultaneously, the song is best taught with three leaders, each leading one of the three parts of the song. Words and music by Richard Bruxvoort Colligan ©2019 Worldmaking.net (ASCAP) Licensed via OneLicense.net, CCLI and Worldmaking.net Permission and blessing is grated for use. If you have a license, please do your reporting as usual. Thank you. Audio and sheet music: https://www.psalmimmersion.com/psalm-5 Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxE6ZY0-XUo
This adaptation of my favorite Hafiz poem was made around the time of my father's death, and it became a kind of mantra for All Saints that year. Even death now will have no power to quiet your name from beating wildly in our hearts The song is likely best taught through repetition by practiced leadership. There are two distinct parts that can be sung simultaneously if desired. Audio and sheet music: https://www.worldmaking.net/even-death-now Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrS9Fc2dNyU Poem by Hafiz Music by Richard Bruxvoort Colligan © 2017 Worldmaking.net (ASCAP) Licensed via OneLicense.net, CCLI and Worldmaking,net Permission and blessing is granted for use. If you have a license, please do your usual reporting.
This simple song came out of a text immersion with pastors during the pandemic from Olive Branch Community in Rochester, MN. 2 Corinthians 4 sees the Apostle Paul describe a heart-wrenching season of life with a trust that his and Timothy's lives and ministry has purpose and meaning. Do not lose heart Do not lose heart Life is at work Do not lose heart Take courage, friends Take courage, friends Lean into love Take courage, friends Words and music by Richard Bruxvoort Colligan ©2020 Worldmaking.net (ASCAP). All rights reserved. Licensed via OneLicense.net, CCLI and Worldmaking.net. Permission and blessing is granted for use. If you have a license, please report usage. The song is probably best learned by the community through repetition from practiced leadership. ASL or hand gestures may help embody and amplify the meaning. Audio and sheet music: https://www.worldmaking.net/do-not-lose-heart Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DT_J9-sLoME Video with meditation on courage and resilience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51qLJqcxLpw
This Buddhist chant by Sarah Dawn was written in 2018. She writes, "I set it this meditation to music so I could easily carry its inspiration throughout the day, and deliver it to others as well."
"May you be filled with loving kindness,
May you be blessed,
May you be peaceful and at ease,
May you be happy."
Here's a video of Sarah performing the chant:
This simple melody by Richard Bruxvoort Colligan first took shape at a Music that Makes Community event in Minneapolis.
He suggests singing through the first half of the song and inviting the assembly to echo. Do the same with the second half, then put the two pieces together.
"Going out and coming in the Holy One keeps us.
Going out and coming in the Holy One sings."
Richard's music is licensed through CCLI, OneLicense.net and Worldmaking.net. Be sure report use of the piece if you print the text or music for your community.
Here's an audio recording of the piece. You can purchase sheet music from Richard's website.
This song of prayer surrender from the first lines of Psalm 25 was written by psalmist Richard Bruxvoort Colligan. Richard suggests lining out the song in its entirety, then inviting the community to join in.
Accompaniment supports and adds to the experience of the song.
"I lay one my whole life to you,
trusting you, O Holy One."
Richard's music is licensed through CCLI, OneLicense.net and Worldmaking.net. Be sure report use of the piece if you print the text or music for your community.
Sheet music is available for purchase at PsalmImmersion.com.
Jesus Christ is the light of the world (echo)
The light no darkness can overcome (echo)
Stay with us Lord for it is evening (echo)
And the day is almost over (echo)
Let your light scatter the darkness (echo)
And shine on your people here (echo)
Song form: echo
Composer Name: Benjamin Leese
Lyricist Name: ancient text
Year Composed: 2008
Place of Origin: York Springs, Pennsylvania
Biblical Reference: John 8:12
Copyright Holder Name: Benjamin Leese
Terms of Use: share and share alike
Here's a video of Jesus Chris is the Light of the World:
Paul Vasile is an interim/transitional church musician, consultant and composer based in NYC.
This canonic setting of Psalm 85:10 was written by Albuquerque-based composer David Poole. Many of his pieces have been created in collaboration with John Philip Newell, the well-known author and teacher on Celtic spirituality.
This setting could be used in various contexts: as a psalm refrain, as a sung Passing of the Peace, or in liturgies focused on peace and justice.
"Love and faithfulness shall meet;
righteousness and peace will kiss."
Sheet music is available for purchase from David's website.
Here's a video of Conie Borchardt leading the song at our Music that Makes Community Presenter's Retreat at Holy Cross Monastery:
Come, My Beloved was written by Carol Logen and shared with the MMC community by Chanda Rule.
"Come, my beloved,
make your home in my heart."
The video features Chanda Rule leading the song at a Music that Makes Community workshop in Baltimore, Maryland in November 2015.