Voices Found

                                                                                 The true Trinity in unity, by Hildegard of  Bingen (ca.1165), Artchive Voices Found # 105 La us Trinitati quae sonus et vita  ac creatrix omnium in vita ipsorum est. Et quae  Laus angliquae turbae Et mirus splendor arcanorum  quae hominibus ignota sunt est et  quae in omnibus vita est Words and Music: Antiphon 17 by Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179) Hildegard's chant  , Laus T rinitati,  is an antiphon for the  Trinity.  Sung in procession as an introit, it focuses worship on the theme of the day.  You could  sing it as an antiphon  before and after the Psalm, perhaps  first in Latin and then  English. It is also a lovely Communion me...

                                                                                                                                           Voices Found #62 O fiery Spirit A litany for Pentecost 1. O fiery Spirit, come burn in us. 2. O sacred breath, come breathe in us. 3. O blazing love, come flame in us. 4. O balm of heart, come heal in us. 5. O fount of courage, come spring in us. 6. O mirror of God, come shine in us. 7. O current of power, come flow in us. 8. O teacher of all, come teach us. 9. O sweet song of praise, come sing in us. 10. O delight of life, come live in us. Words: Jody L. Caldwell, after Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179) Musi...

                                                                                Voices Found # 102 Verses 3 and 4 O God of planet, moon, and sun, we wonder knowing all you've done, that you befriend the human race, and fill our lives with love and grace. For miracles as large as space,  as small as cells,  as deep as grace, we offer you our thanks and praise, and pledge to serve you all our days. Words: Ruth C. Duck (1947-2024) Music: Conditor alme siderum, Plainsong Mode 4  Ruth Duck's ethereal chant sings praise of our Creator. It is perfect to celebrate our new vision of Earth seen  from beyond the moon. The words  pair wonderfully  with the tune  Conditor alme siderum,  "Creator of the stars of night," a Sarum chant from the Seventh Century t...

                                                                                   Voices Found # 109, verses 1 and 4 People of God, gather together,  come, let us sing on this glorious day. Shouting abroad, praise to the Maker, come and with body and soul let us pray. Refrain: Come let us join in the heavenly dance, praising in joyful celebration. Women and men, harmony blending,  come, swell the  chorus of loving accord.   Raising again  thanks never ending,  come to the God who is Wisdom and Word. Refrain: Come let us join in the heavenly dance, praising in joyful celebration. Words: Patricia B. Clark (1938-2009) Music:  Earth and All Stars,  David Johnson (1922-1987) Set to the lively tune, Earth and All Stars, "People of God," is a rous...