This song by Monica O’Brien and Gina Ogilvie is not in any collection but is available at the AOV site for $5 or so to download. It was used at the AOV conference last year and is a song exhorting song! The second verse has a variation in the tune to watch out for. It was the gathering song for that meeting and I see no reason it could not be a gathering song for mass.
Gina Ogilvie can be heard singing it at the beginning of this clip. It can be purchased for download at As One Voice.
Verse 1
Through the ages to this hour,
Songs have risen from the deep.
Telling stories of God’s people,
Shaping faith that has endured.
Our lives form many colours,
Diverse and rich and true,
We call upon God’s blessing
In ev’rything we do.
Refrain
Many voices, many nations sing God’s praises as one voice.
Sing for justice, sing for healing!
As one voice we are set free.
Verse 2
As we look toward the future
And the song continues on,
As we share our dreams and visions
With a faith that’s burning strong.
If we put aside our diff’rences
And open up our hearts,
And strive for peace together
We’ll sing in harmony.
Refrain
Bridge
We come together looking for the truth,
We stand together searching for peace.
We’re invited to come in the name of love,
We are called by name.
Final Refrain
Many voices, many nations sing God’s praises as one voice.
Sing for justice, sing for healing!
As one voice
Many voices, many nations sing God’s praises as one voice.
Sing for justice, sing for healing!
As one voice we are set free.
As one voice we are set free!
Set free.
© Gina Oglivie and Monica O’Brien 2010.