Silence is the language of God, all else is poor translation. Rumi
Idea Transcript
Suggested Hymns for Funerals
The hymns which should be chosen are as follows: Entrance Hymn Responsorial Psalm Offertory Hymn during the distribution of Communion Hymn during the thanksgiving at Communion Final Processional Hymn Entrance Abide with me Amazing Grace Be thou my vision Christ be beside me I, the Lord of sea and sky Offertory All that I am Blest are you, Lord God of all creation Gifts of bread and wine Communion or Thanksgiving A new commandment I give unto you Christ be beside me Be still, my soul Be still and know I am with you Come back to me with all your heart Do not be afraid, for I have redeemed you I, the Lord of sea and sky I watch the sunrise Final Commendation Receive his/her soul Final Procession Be thou my vision Bind us together To Jesus heart all burning Hymns to Our Lady As I kneel before you Hail, Queen of heaven Holy Virgin, by God’s decree
O Lord, my God (How great Thou art) Sweet heart of Jesus To Jesus heart all burning You shall cross the barren desert
In bread we bring you, Lord O God, we give ourselves today Take our bread Jesus, my Lord, my God, my all Make me a channel of your peace O the love of my Lord is the essence Soul of my Saviour Sweet heart of Jesus The Lord’s my shepherd The love I have for you, my Lord Yahweh, I know you are near
O Lord, my God (How great Thou art) Walk with me, O my Lord You shall cross the barren desert
I’ll sing a hymn to Mary Immaculate Mary My soul is filled with joy (can also be used as the responsorial psalm)