I have always wanted to write hymns, but never took the uncomfortable step of actually getting going. I admire those who put themselves out there daily, and felt that it is a chance to improve myself. Here is my first attempt at a text for Divine mercy Sunday based on the Entrance antiphon and the collect:
Ch:
Holy is God, Holy and Strong,
Holy and immortal, Have mercy on us.
1. As newborn babes we come to you,
Hungry for the Truth,
Your gift of mercy we implore,
Our innocence to restore, alleluia.
2.The octave of this holy Pasch,
The veil still rent asunder,
May all who come before you find
Peace, mercy, joys of every kind, alleluia
3.Increase your grace, o Lord,we pray
Faith and hope rekindle,
In water and in spr’t reborn,
Redeemed by Blood - a new oath sworn , alleluia.
There are still a few more verses and a doxology, but this is what I have so far. Very rudimentary, but would love some input and advice where possible.
Ch:
Holy is God, Holy and Strong,
Holy and immortal, Have mercy on us.
1. As newborn babes we come to you,
Hungry for the Truth,
Your gift of mercy we implore,
Our innocence to restore, alleluia.
2.The octave of this holy Pasch,
The veil still rent asunder,
May all who come before you find
Peace, mercy, joys of every kind, alleluia
3.Increase your grace, o Lord,we pray
Faith and hope rekindle,
In water and in spr’t reborn,
Redeemed by Blood - a new oath sworn , alleluia.
There are still a few more verses and a doxology, but this is what I have so far. Very rudimentary, but would love some input and advice where possible.