peacockflower's world: Singing hymns to Christ the King!

Today, November 22 2009, the Catholic Church begins the last week of the liturgical year, celebrating the Solemnity of Christ the King!

Today's Sunday readings: Daniel 7:13-14, Psalm 93:1-2,5, Revelation 1:5-8 amd John 18:33-37 all attest to the kingship of Jesus Christ and the Kingdom of Truth.

Revelation 1:5-8
Jesus Christ is the faithful witness,
the firstborn of the dead and ruler of the kings of the earth.
To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood,
who has made us into a kingdom, priests for his God and Father,
to him be glory and power forever and ever, Amen.
Behold, he is coming amid the clouds,
and every eye will see him,
even those who pierced him.
All the peoples of the earth will lament him.
Yes. Amen.
"I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God,
"the one who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty."

Pondering on Christ' immeasurable love for you and me, I thought it ideal to spend my day focused on the beautiful lyrics of these lovely hymns that were sung in our church today to celebrate Jesus Christ who is our King, Savior and Redeemer! I want my heart and soul to shout out praises and thanks for His mighty and wondrous love.

Hail Redeemer, King Divine
(a traditional Catholic hymn by Patrick Brennan)

Hail Redeemer, King Divine
Priest and Lamb, the throne is Thine
King whose reign shall never cease
Prince of everlasting peace.

Chorus
Angels, saints and nations sing
Praised be Jesus Christ, our King
Lord of life, earth, sky and sea
King of love on Calvary.
King whose name creation thrills
Rule our minds, our hearts and wills
Till in peace each nation rings
With thy praises, King of Kings.

Repeat Chorus above
King most holy, King of truth
Guide the lowly, guide the youth
Christ thou King of glory bright
Be to us eternal light.

Final chorus:
Sing all tongues, let none be dumb
Sacred Heart, thy kingdom come
To the King of ages, then
Honour, glory, love...Amen.

O King Of Might And Splendour
(a traditional Catholic hymn by D. G. Murray)

Our King of might and splendour
Creator most adored
This sacrifice we render
To Thee as sov'reign Lord.
May these our gifts be pleasing
Unto thy Majesty
Mankind from sin releasing
Who have offended Thee.
Thy body thou hast given
Thy blood thou hast out-poured
That sin might be forgiven
O Jesus, loving Lord.
As now with love most tender
Thy death we celebrate
Our lives in self-surrender
To Thee we consecrate.

Hallelujah To The Lamb
(a great favourite of mine!)

Lord I stand in the midst of a multitude
Of those from every tribe and tongue
We are Your people redeemed by Your blood
Rescued from death by Your love.
There are no words
Good enough to thank You
There are no words to express my praise
But I will lift up my voice
And sing from my heart
With all of my strength.

Chorus:
Hallelujah hallelujah hallelujah
To the Lamb
Hallelujah hallelujah
By the blood of Christ we stand
Every tongue every tribe
Every people every land
Giving glory giving honour
Giving praise unto the Lamb of God.
Lord we stand by grace in Your presence
Cleansed by the blood of the Lamb
We are Your children called by Your name
Humbly we bow and we pray.

Release Your power
To work in us and through us
Till we are changed
To be more like You

Then all the nations will see
Your glory revealed
And worship You.

Repeat Chorus above

Every knee shall bow
Every tongue confess
That You are Lord of all

Repeat Chorus above

Giving praise unto the Lamb of God
Giving praise unto the Lamb of God
Jesus Christ Lamb of God

youtube presentation of the hymn, Hallelujah To The Lamb

We bless and praise you, O Christ!
By Your holy cross, you have redeemed us.

Jesus Christ is the King of Kings
Come let us adore Him.
Alleluia! Alleluia! Amen.