Companions On The Journey

Refrain 1
We are companions on the journey,
breaking bread and sharing life
and in the love we bear, is the hope we share
for we believe in the love of our God,
we believe in the love of our God.
Verse 1
No longer strangers to each other; no longer strangers in God’s house; we are fed and we are nourished, by the strength of those who care, by the strength of those who care.
Refrain 2
We are companions on the journey,
breaking bread and sharing life
and in the love we bear, is the hope we share
for we believe in the love of our God,
we believe in the love of our God.
Verse 2
We have been gifted with each other, and we are called
by the Word of the Lord: to act with justice to love tenderly, and to walk humbly with our God, to walk humbly with our God.
Refrain 3
We are companions on the journey,
breaking bread and sharing life
and in the love we bear, is the hope we share
for we believe in the love of our God,
we believe in the love of our God.
Verse 3
We will seek and we shall find; we will knock and the door will be opened; we will ask and it shall be given, for we believe in the love of our God, we believe in the love of our God.
Refrain 4
We are companions on the journey,
breaking bread and sharing life
and in the love we bear, is the hope we share
for we believe in the love of our God,
we believe in the love of our God.

Vine And Branches

Refrain 1
I am the vine and you the branches.
Remain in me as I remain in you;
You will bear great fruit in me.
Verse 1
A new commandment i give you: even as I have loved
you now love one another.
Refrain 2
I am the vine and you the branches.
Remain in me as I remain in you;
You will bear great fruit in me.
Verse 2
No greater love is there than this:
Than to lay down your life,
your life for your friends.
Refrain 3
I am the vine and you the branches.
Remain in me as I remain in you;
You will bear great fruit in me.
Verse 3
I am the living bread from heaven;
If you eat this bread,
you will live forever.
Refrain 4
I am the vine and you the branches.
Remain in me as I remain in you;
You will bear great fruit in me.
Verse 4
The words that I have spoken
are spirit and life,
they are spirit and life.
Refrain 5
I am the vine and you the branches.
Remain in me as I remain in you;
You will bear great fruit in me.
Verse 5
And now as I have washed your feet,
so you must do
just as I have done.
Refrain 6
I am the vine and you the branches.
Remain in me as I remain in you;
You will bear great fruit in me.

Behold The Lamb

Verse 1:
Those who were in the dark
are thankful for the sunlight;
we who live, we who die
are grateful for his gift,
thankful for his love.
Refrain 1:
Behold, behold the Lamb of God.
All who eat, all who drink shall live;
and all, all who dwell in God
shall come to know his glory.
Verse 2:
Peaceful now, those whose hearts
are blessed with understanding
of the wheat, of the wine
united with his word
and the love we share.
Refrain 2:
Behold, behold the Lamb of God.
All who eat, all who drink shall live;
and all, all who dwell in God
shall come to know his glory.
Verse 3:
Gentle one, Child of God, join with us at this table. Bless our lives; nourish all
who hunger for this feast;
shelter them with peace.
Refrain 3:
Behold, behold the Lamb of God.
All who eat, all who drink shall live;
and all, all who dwell in God
shall come to know his glory.
Verse 4:
Lord of all, give us light.
Deliver us from evil.
Make us one; be our shield.
Make still the winds that blow;
cradle us with love.
Refrain 4:
Behold, behold the Lamb of God.
All who eat, all who drink shall live;
and all, all who dwell in God
shall come to know his glory.
Post Communion
Thanks Be To God
Verse 1:
Thanks be to God whose love has gathered us this day;
Thanks be to God who helps and guides us on our way.
Thanks be to God who gives us voice that we may thank him;
De o-gratias, De o gratias, Thanks be to God most high
Verse 2:
Thanks be to God for all the gifts of life and light;
Thanks be to God whose care protects us day and night.
Thanks be to God who keeps in mind us who forget him;
De-o gratias, De-o gratias, thanks be to God most high.
Verse 3:
Thanks be to God who never turns his face away
Thanks be to God who heals and pardons all who stray,
Thanks be to God who welcomes us into the kingdom;
De-o gratias, De-o gratias; Thanks be to God most high.

Easter Song

Verse 1:
My Lord he died for a kingdom
To redeem the hearts of men.
Now my people, don't you weep,
He has risen from His sleep.
He lives again, alleluia.
Refrain 1:
SING ALLELUIA, THE LORD IS RISEN
HE IS RISEN INDEED ALLELUIA.
Verse 2:
My Lord came forth like the morning
With the splendor of the sun
Came triumphant from the womb,
From the darkness of the tomb,
The victory won, alleluia.
Refrain 2:
SING ALLELUIA, THE LORD IS RISEN
HE IS RISEN INDEED ALLELUIA.
Verse 3:
My Lord united our mountains,
With the everlasting hills
Now the seasons and the sea
Sing a song of victory
Rock and rills, alleluia.
Refrain 3:
SING ALLELUIA, THE LORD IS RISEN
HE IS RISEN INDEED ALLELUIA.
Verse 4:
My Lord renewed all creation
that had waited late and long.
Now we all with one accord
Live and love the Risen Lord.
This is our song, alleluia.
Refrain 4:
SING ALLELUIA, THE LORD IS RISEN
HE IS RISEN INDEED ALLELUIA.

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