Brother Adam Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 I've been searching for this song for 6 years now. literally....I just ran across it as we were at mass this last Sunday. I nearly flipped out right there in mass (as in broke down). I started singing in church for the first time since I can't remember when. (My HS choir teacher taught me I have a bad voice and shouldn't sing around people. My old music minister told me that my choir teacher had a place in the 7th circle of hell reserved for her. But alas, damage was already done). I, the Lord of sea and sky, I have heard my people cry. All who dwell in dark and sin, My hand will save. Chorus Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord? I have heard you calling in the night. I will go, Lord, if you lead me. I will hold your people in my heart. I, who made the stars of night, I will make their darkness bright. Who will bear my light to them? Whom shall I send? Chorus Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord? I have heard you calling in the night. I will go, Lord, if you lead me. I will hold your people in my heart. I, the Lord of snow and rain, I have borne my people’s pain. I have wept for love of them. They turn away. Chorus Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord? I have heard you calling in the night. I will go, Lord, if you lead me. I will hold your people in my heart. I will break their hearts of stone, Give them hearts for love alone. I will speak my words to them. Whom shall I send? Chorus Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord? I have heard you calling in the night. I will go, Lord, if you lead me. I will hold your people in my heart. I, the Lord of wind and flame, I will send the poor and lame. I will set a feast for them. My hand will save. Chorus Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord? I have heard you calling in the night. I will go, Lord, if you lead me. I will hold your people in my heart. Finest bread I will provide, 'Til their hearts be satisfied. I will give my life to them. Whom shall I send? Chorus Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord? I have heard you calling in the night. I will go, Lord, if you lead me. I will hold your people in my heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lounge Daddy Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 [quote]My HS choir teacher taught me I have a bad voice and shouldn't sing around people.[/quote] [font="Courier"]lol - that's hilarious... what a thing for a teacher to tell a kid! not very nice. ya, i love that song too - i wish it was used more often[/font] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmom Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 We used to sing that song all the time. I'm surprised you haven't run across it in 6 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmotherofpirl Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 We use that at the rite of election when we present new candidates and catechumens to the church. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellenita Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 It's a favourite of one of the priests at my church - we sing it [b]alot![/b] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~*AnCoRa33*~ Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 I LOVE that song!!! It is my family's song!! Unfortunantly, we don't sing it often at my church!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thy Geekdom Come Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 LOL My parish sings that all the time. Gather Hymnal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
master_alterserver Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 our parish does too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thy Geekdom Come Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 I like "Be Not Afraid"...I sing it when I'm nervous... And "Healer of Our Every Ill", while I think is pretty sappy, does have a nice tune going for it...and it sounds great on violin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 i love that song! and brother adam, remember that God said, make a joyful noise unto the Lord, not make a joyful noise but only if you can sing really really well. you are pleasing God by singing His praises, remember that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birgitta Noel Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 Brother Adam, I'm sure you have a lovely voice, but I am reminded by your story of one from my Dad. When he was little the nuns told him not to sing, and he told me that "God gave me this voice so he'll have to listen to it!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1337 k4th0l1x0r Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 A friend told me, "God gave you your voice. If you don't like it, give it right back to Him in Church. If He doesn't like it, you'll probably wake up the next morning with a new one!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Bro. Adam Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 Yes, Adam....listen to what they say. You don't have to take your wife's word for it that you have a lovely voice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IcePrincessKRS Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 So you had to decide to reconcile with the Church to find a song, huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeTeamFamily Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 yea that song is pretty tight.....i also like "Lord of the Dance"..we sung it at Easter one year and i havent heard it since Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now