This is another recent Australian song, this time from Brigid McNally. She is another of the great song writers who have emerged from the fruitful area of Catholic schools, whose music has a use in the wider church community. She has recently become a Willow contributor.
This is a song of praise that would work as a recessional, with a singable range that has an obvious use for young people that would not preclude its use in a parish situation.
The sheet music can be purchased at Willow, where there is a sample recording to listen to.
You can also sing along with my backing to learn the song.
Refrain
We are called to love, we are called to serve,
We are called to share the joyful news.
We are called to praise, called to proclaim,
Called to be on earth the heart of God.
1 Jesus, Lord, we praise you, for the love within your heart.
We give you glory and we honour you.
Thank you for your help, Lord, you give to us each day.
Bless our hearts we give them now to you.
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2 Take our hearts and hold them, make them forever yours.
Fill them with your spirit and your love.
Stay with us forever and let us follow you.
May your love for us be ever known.
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3 May people see your goodness, in all your gifts to them.
Enrich your church today with your kind heart.
Help us serve you truly as we answer to your call.
Keep us always coming back to you.
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Called to be on earth the heart of God.
© 2020 Brigid McNally