Monica O’Brien mentioned Dolly McGaughey in one of her newsletters. She is a Torres Strait Islander who has a unique voice and has written remarkable songs.
They strike me as indigenous chant like Taize perhaps, that could be used in a similar way.
This is a reflective song of praise. The sheet music is available from Willow and I recommend you listen to the snippet there of her singing to get the idea. Her songs have been haunting me since I started listening, I’m not sure why.
My backing may help to sing along with:
You are the light of the world sent from up above.
I’ll let you lead the way and I will follow you.
There is no darkness around as soon as you appear.
The way is clearly shown for me to follow you.
Jesus the light of the world.
Jesus the light of the world.
You are the brightest of all.
Jesus the light of the world
(Rpt all)
Jesus the light of the world.
Jesus the light of the world.
You are the brightest of all.
Jesus the light of the world.
Jesus the light of the world.
© 2021 Dolly McGaughey