While I really haven’t found anything too terrible in this collection, some of the songs are outstanding. Like Gina Ogilvie and Monica O’Brien’s “Christ be Near Us” (No 21 AOV NG), which is such fun to sing it should be used for gathering, sending out, you name it – just use it. Fitting the words into the verses is a little awkward but really it’s all just there to get you rollicking into the chorus.
The single sheet can be purchased for download from As One Voice.
Verse 1
Show us hope when we’re uncertain,
Guide us through the darkest night.
Created in your likeness,
May we become Your light!
Chorus
Christ be near us, Christ surround us,
Shine Your light this day.
Be our guide as we journey.
Shine Your light we pray.
Verse 2
Teach us wisdom that is grounded
In Your ageless living word.
Fill us with Your fire,
Make us burn with new desire.
Chorus
Verse 3
Guide us on the path of justice;
Give us courage to be strong.
We will be Your living presence
And show the world that love belongs!
© Monica O’Brien and Gina Ogilvie 2007