Link to Andrea Bocelli’s Easter 2020 video. For “Amazing Grace” advance to 18:25 in the video.
Alleluia, Alleluia
Alleluia, alleluia,
Give thanks to the risen Lord;
Alleluia, alleluia,
Give praise to His name.
Jesus is Lord of all the earth;
He is the King of Creation:
Alleluia, alleluia,
Give thanks to the risen Lord;
Alleluia, alleluia,
Give praise to His name.
Spread the good news o’er all the earth;
Jesus has died and has risen:
Alleluia, alleluia,
Give thanks to the risen Lord;
Alleluia, alleluia,
Give praise to His name.
Come, let us praise the living God,
Joyfully sing to our Saviour:
Alleluia, alleluia,
Give thanks to the risen Lord;
Alleluia, alleluia,
Give praise to His name.
(Words & Music: Donald Fishel Words: © Word of God Music, 1973. Music: Donald Fishel © The Word of God, 1973; this arrangement Norman Warren, © The Word of God, 1982; descant: Angela Reith © 2001 Angela Reith. As printed in the Presbyterian Church in Canada Book of Praise © 1996.Church CCLI # 2 458953)
At the Dawning of Salvation
At the dawning of salvation,
in the morning of the world,
Christ is raised, a living banner
by the love of God unfurled.
Through the daylight, through the darkness,
Christ leads on His great array:
all the saints and all the sinners
He has gathered on His way.
He is risen in the morning;
He is risen from the dead;
He is laughter after sadness;
He is light when night has fled.
He has suffered; He has triumphed;
life is His alone to give:
as He gave it once, He gives it
evermore, that we may live.
For the glory of salvation
in the dawn of Easter day
we will praise You, loving Father;
we rejoice to sing and pray
with the Son and with the Spirit.
Lead us on, Your great array,
saints and sinners celebrating
Your triumphant love today.
(Words: Jock Curle, © Josef Weinberger Ltd. Music: American folk melody, Public Domain; Music Harmony: John Wilson, © 1983 Hope Publishing Co., Church CCLI # 2458953)
Responsive Reading: Psalm 19
1 The heavens are telling the glory of God;
and the firmament proclaims His handiwork.
2 Day to day pours forth speech,
and night to night declares knowledge.
3 There is no speech, nor are there words;
their voice is not heard;
4 yet their voice goes out through all the earth,
and their words to the end of the world.
In the heavens He has set a tent for the sun,
5 which comes out like a bridegroom from his wedding canopy,
and like a strong man runs its course with joy.
6 Its rising is from the end of the heavens,
and its circuit to the end of them;
and nothing is hid from its heat.
7 The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul;
the decrees of the Lord are sure, making wise the simple;
8 the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart;
the commandment of the Lord is clear,
enlightening the eyes;
9 the fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever;
the ordinances of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.
10 More to be desired are they than gold,
even much fine gold;
sweeter also than honey,
and drippings of the honeycomb.
11 Moreover by them is Your servant warned;
in keeping them there is great reward.
12 But who can detect their errors?
Clear me from hidden faults.
13 Keep back your servant also from the insolent;
do not let them have dominion over me.
Then I shall be blameless, and innocent of great transgression.
14 Let the words of my mouth
and the meditation of my heart
be acceptable to You, O Lord,
my Rock and my Redeemer.
Thy Word
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet
and a light unto my path.
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet
and a light unto my path.
When I feel afraid, think I’ve lost my way,
still You’re there right beside me,
and nothing will I fear,
as long as You are near.
Please be near me to the end.
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet
and a light unto my path.
Thy word is a lamp unto my feet
and a light unto my path.
(Words: Amy Grant, Music: Michael W. Smith © Meadowgreen Music/Word Music Church CCLI # 2458953)
Anthem: Walking By Faith
(Words & Music: Travis Boyd, ©2003 GlorySound, A Division of Shawnee Press. Church CCLI # 2458953)
Thine Be the Glory
Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son,
endless is the victory
Thou o’er death hast won.
Angels in bright raiment
rolled the stone away,
kept the folded grave clothes,
where Thy body lay.
Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son;
endless is the victory
Thou o’er death hast won.
Lo! Jesus meets us, risen from the tomb;
lovingly He greets us,
scatters fear and gloom.
Let the church with gladness
hymns of triumph sing,
for the Lord now liveth;
death hath lost its sting.
Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son;
endless is the victory
Thou o’er death hast won.
No more we doubt Thee
glorious Prince of Life;
life is naught without Thee:
aid us in our strife.
Make us more than conquerors,
through Thy deathless love:
bring us safe through Jordan
to Thy home above.
Thine be the glory, risen, conquering Son;
endless is the victory
Thou o’er death hast won.
(Words: R. Birch Hoyle, © World Student Christian Federation from Cantate Domino Music: Public Domain.
As printed in the PCC Hymnal, Church CCLI # 2458953)
BENEDICTION – May the Lord Bless You
May the Lord bless you,
May the Lord keep you;
may the Lord lift up
His face to shine on You.
May the Lord bless you,
May the Lord keep you;
may the Lord lift up
His face to shine on You.
(Words: Traditional, Public Domain. Music: Judy Hunnicutt © The Sacred Music Press, 1985 as printed in the PCC Hymnal © 1996, Church CCLI # 2458953)
