Author Topic: Christian Art Songs (Read 14728 times)

chicogon · « **on:** April 01, 2012, 07:42:15 AM »

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/

By definition, an Art Song is a previously composed poem set to music. Hence, Christian Art Songs could then be defined or explained in some identical phraseology as an art song but with much religious or spiritual undertones.

With special permission from Ms. Sara Taracio of New Hope Books (A Salesian Mission), who was very generous in allowing me to set some of their poems to music, you will now have an opportunity to experience a different type of musicality that may not be all too common these days, plus a personal collection of "made-for-children-tunes" which are intended to instruct and inspire young minds, and grown ups well, to reflect on the beauty all around and breathe the life-giving power of an ever-present God who never for a moment stops sharing Himself to us in ways beyond human imagining. We could only marvel at all of it if we take the time to do so. A "really" special thanks to all the writer-poets, whom God uses to impart His wisdom and beauty, for being instruments of these wonderful inspired works without which these so-called Christian Art Songs would not have been possible.

Listen to the tunes yourselves and/or sing-along, if you may. Praise the highest heavens for these Art Songs!

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chicogon · « **Reply #1 on:** April 01, 2012, 07:43:38 AM »

TOUCH OF HEAVEN

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/touchofheaven.html

Written by Michael Dubina
Copyright (c) by New Hope Books. Used by permission

Music by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
I can see the gifts of glory
God has willed to earth and man,
But their miracles of splendor
I will never understand.

Chorus:
I can see a touch of heaven
In the flowers that He sowed
For they bear the awe of stardust
And a twilight's afterglow.

2
Works of majesty and wonder -
That are everywhere I look -
From an ocean's wild enchantment
To a peaceful, forest brook.

(Repeat Chorus)

3
Does not matter where I wander -
Day or night, on land or sea -
Everywhere, I see the glories
He has willed to earth and me.

(Repeat Chorus twice)

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chicogon · « **Reply #2 on:** April 01, 2012, 07:45:05 AM »

A LITTLE TIME EACH DAY

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/alittletimeeachday.html

Words by Sancie Earman King

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
Our mountains can be molehills
If we take time each day
To go to our dear Father God
Who hears us as we pray.

2
It need not be a church pew
But silence of one's room
Where we can go to God in prayer
But no time be too soon.

Refrain:
So let us seek our Father
On each and every day
Who hears petitions one and all
No matter what we pray!

3
So rather than our heartaches
Which can be great indeed
We need to count our blessings all
'Tis then our prayers succeed.

(Repeat Refrain)

4
For God can lift our burdens
As though they feathers be
If we but give our cares to Him
Whose eyes the sparrow sees.

(Repeat Refrain)

Coda:
If we but give our cares to Him
Whose eyes the sparrow sees!

From New Hope Books (1995). Used by permission
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chicogon · « **Reply #3 on:** April 01, 2012, 07:47:39 AM »

A NEW BEGINNING

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/anewbeginning.html

Words by Polly Thornton

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
With the newness of each morning
When the sun begins to rise
How our hearts are filled with joy
As we gaze up to the skies.

2
For each dawn is filled with gladness
We're so grateful for the day,
One more chance to do God's bidding
And make amends for yesterday.

3
As we spend these precious hours
May we ever be aware
That this gift of one more day
Is but a gift to spend with care.

4
Every day's a new beginning
Though the last it may well be
But if we spend it well, we'll spend
Our life with Him eternally.

From the book, Praise And Glory (1995)
Used by permission of New Hope Books
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chicogon · « **Reply #4 on:** April 01, 2012, 07:49:08 AM »

A NEWBORN DAY

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/anewbornday.html

Words by Harold F. Mohn

Music by TQ Solis, Jr.

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
The dawn will rise tomorrow
Upon another day
And all the fears that you possess
Are bound to fade away.

Refrain:
The sun will rise high in the sky
To warm your heart and soul
And be a source of newfound strength
To help you reach your goal.

2
And when the day is o'er and done
And sun sets in the west
Be sure that you can always say,
"Today I gave my best!"

(Repeat Refrain and Verse 2)

Coda:
Today I gave my best!
Today I gave my best!

From the book, Follow The Light (1996)
Used by permission of New Hope Books
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chicogon · « **Reply #5 on:** April 01, 2012, 07:51:27 AM »

BE GOOD

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/begood.html

Words by Michael Dubina

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
Be a heart of love and kindness
As you journey through this earth
And forever know the blessings
That endear a Christian's worth.
And forever know the rapture
Of contentment and embrace
In the loving arms of Jesus
And the glories of His love.

2
Be a giver of His goodness
On each path and road you trod
And a sharer of the fortunes
That were willed to you by God.
Let there never be a moment
That is stained by hate or greed
Or a moment's hesitation
To fulfill a neighbor's need.

3
Live and love with Christian virtues
That are glorified above
And a heart of God's compassion
That attest to Christian love.
You will reap the joys of heaven
Fo your cares to human strife
When you find the Lord, in waiting,
On your final road of life.

From the book, His Marvellous Works (1997)
Used by permission of New Hope Books
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chicogon · « **Reply #6 on:** April 01, 2012, 07:54:15 AM »

BELIEVE AND PRAY

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/believeandpray.html

Words by James Metcalfe

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
In trial and adversity
Let not your faith grow dim
But say a fervent prayer to God
And keep your trust in Him.

2
Let hope not wither in the vine
Of sorrow and despair
Remember God knows everything
And He is everywhere.

Refrain 1:
However dark the day may seem
Or frightening the night
All troubles fade and disappear
And life turns out all right.

3
Provided you maintain your faith
And do not yield to fear
The while you pray for courage with
A heart that is sincere.

Refrain 2:
Resign yourself most humbly now
To do God's holy will
And He will surely bless you and
Your least request fulfill.

Coda:
And He will surely bless you and
Your least request fulfill.

From New Hope Books(1986). Used by permission
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chicogon · « **Reply #7 on:** April 01, 2012, 07:56:09 AM »

BEYOND TODAY

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/beyondtoday.html

(Unfinished version - recorded without effects, due to loss of recording equipments after Hurricane Katrina in 2005)

Text: Author Unknown

Music by TQ Solis, Jr.

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
If you could see beyond today
As God can see
If all the clouds should roll away
The shadows flee;
Over present grief we would not fret,
Each sorrow we would soon forget,
For many joys are waiting yet
For you and me.

2
If we could know beyond today
As God has known.
Why dearest treasures pass away
And tears must go;
And why the darkness leads to light?
Why dreary days will soon grow bright?
Someday life's wrong will be made right,
Faith tells us so.

3
If we could see, if we could know
We often say,
But God in love a veil has roll across our way
We cannot see what lies before
And so we cling to Him the more
He leads us til this life is over.

(Repeat 3)

From New Hope Books (1995). Used by permission
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chicogon · « **Reply #8 on:** April 01, 2012, 07:59:22 AM »

BLESSINGS

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/blessings.html

Words by Kathryn Wiesenhoefer

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
I waited for the sunshine
The clouds were dark and gray
Prayed that God would hear me
And cast me not away.

2
It seemed as if forever
I cried to Him in vain
Then it happened oh so quickly
Came the best and greatest change.

Refrain:
So my friend do not be anxious
He will answer in His time
And send blessings by the millions
You alone could never find.

3
It wasn't what I asked for
In my selfish soul-torn way
But much better than I hoped for
All my fears He did allay.

(Repeat Refrain)

(Repeat 1)

Coda:
Prayed that God would hear me
And cast me not away!

From New Hope Books (1994). Used by permission
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chicogon · « **Reply #9 on:** April 01, 2012, 08:01:21 AM »

BY AND BY

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/byandby.html

Words by Grace E. Easley

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
By and by the dreams come true
Though now things do seem hard for you
Amid the triumphs and defeats
You may be sure the circle meets.

2
By and by each crooked path
Is merely just an aftermath
And worries that are ours today
Will be as dust to brush away.

3
By and by, impatient heart
The blessed dawn when shadows part
And there will come the golden years
Too rich and beautiful for tears.

4
We won't be bothered anymore
By all that weighed us down before
For truly just as Jesus states,
"All things belong to him who waits."

From New Hope Books (1994). Used by permission
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chicogon · « **Reply #10 on:** April 01, 2012, 08:03:10 AM »

COMFORT

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/comfort.html

Text: Author Unknown

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
When your heart is sad and lonely,
And your friend seems fr away,
Turn to Him Who is all holy,
And He'll drive your caes away.

2
When a dear one seems to fail you,
When for friendship true you long,
Confide in Him Who is all true,
And He'll right your every wrong.

Refrain:
Jesus' heart is your true refuge,
To Him you can always flee,
Even when your hopes are sinking,
He will then a true friend be.

3
He will soothe your lonely spirit,
He will love and bless and say,
"Come to me and I will comfort, you,
today and every day."

(Repeat Refrain)

(Repeat 1)

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chicogon · « **Reply #11 on:** April 01, 2012, 08:05:06 AM »

DEAR FRIEND

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/dearfriend.html

Words by Hope C. Oberhelman

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1a
Wait, reflect and pray, dear friend
And Christ will give you love;
Reach out to Him who brings you joy
And blessings from above.

1b
Wait, reflect and pray, dear friend
And Christ will give you grace;
Come tarry for a little while
And rest in Hi embrace.

2a
Wait, reflect and pray, dear friend
And Christ will give you hope;
He'll help you strive to carry on
And give you strength to cope.

2b
Wait, reflect and pray, dear friend
And Christ will give you life;
He'll be there ever by your side
And take away your strife.

(Interlude)

3
Wait, reflect and pray, dear friend
And Christ will give you peace;
Remember Him when skies are dark
And you will find relief.

From the book, Praise And Glory (1995)
Used by permission of New Hope Books
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chicogon · « **Reply #12 on:** April 01, 2012, 08:06:33 AM »

DREAMS

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/dreams.html

Words by Michael Dubina

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
Each day of life holds many dreams
For human hearts to share
And every dream is filled with joys
To comfort life's despairs.
But we must choose the dream we want
To be our very own;
And we must nurture it, with love,
That blesses heart and home.

2
It is God's will that this should be,
To add new hope to life;
And be a haven of content
From weariness and strife.
For He has seen how frail we are
In purpose, heart and limb,
And must have dreams to comfort us
And light the way to Him.

(Repeat 1)

Coda:
So we must choose the dream we want
To be our very own;
And we must nurture it, with love,
That blesses heart and home.

From New Hope Books (1993). Used by permission
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chicogon · « **Reply #13 on:** April 01, 2012, 08:08:24 AM »

FAITH IN DOUBT

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/faithindoubt.html

Words by Sr. Miriam Barker, C.D.S.

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

Keyboard by Catherine Styron

Acoustics and Steel Guitar by Steve Thomas

1
Our faith in God is easy
When the waters 'round are stilled,
When the voyage undertaken
Finds our dreams and hopes fulfilled.

2
But holding on to God is hard
When wrestling with our doubt
And when the storms are fiercest
And our boat is tossed about.

Refrain:
It's then our faith is shaken
When the Master's sound asleep,
Not knowing we are sinking
And the waters 'round are deep.

3
We wonder then how He, who's Lord
Of all the land and sea
Could seem to be so unaware
Of our catastrophe.

4
It's when our faith seems weakest
God will calm the sea and soul
And when we are most broken
That He'll touch and make us whole.

(Repeat Refrain 2x)

From New Hope Books (1994). Used by permission
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chicogon · « **Reply #14 on:** April 01, 2012, 08:11:04 AM »

FAITH IS STRONGER THAN MY FEAR

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/faithisstrongerthanmyfear.html

Words by Clay Harrison

Music by TQ Solis, Jr.

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
Sometimes my cross is hard to bear
For there is darkness everywhere,
And troubles file around my door
Like autumn leaves for ever more.

2
The morning light seems far away,
Like I am stuck in yesterday.
My heart is beating like a drum
I tried to pray, but words won't come.

Refrain:
But then the sun begins to rise
And hope is born within my eyes.
A rainbow forms among my tears
For faith is stronger than my fears.

(Repeat 2)

(Repeat Refrain 2x)

From New Hope Books (1995). Used by permission
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chicogon · « **Reply #15 on:** April 01, 2012, 08:13:46 AM »

FRIENDS

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/friendship.html

Words by Kathryn Wiesenhoefer

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
Friends are a garden of flowers
Grown in God's Eden of love
They bring to each waiting tomorrow
A bit of His heaven above!

2
So treasure each friend that He sends you
With kindness - devotion and care
And know that He lives in each friendship
His love and His blessings to share.

Refrain:

(Use lyrics of Verses 1 & 2)

From the book, Seize The Moment (1993)
Used by permission of New Hope Books
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chicogon · « **Reply #16 on:** April 01, 2012, 08:15:29 AM »

GIFTS TO FIND

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/giftstofind.html

Words by Michael Dubina

Music by TQ Solis, Jr.

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
From each day of life on earth
Learn to find a gift of mirth;
From the days when things go wrong
Find a smile or prayerful song.
Tears of anguish, rants of ire
Will not change what has transpired.
Tears of anguish, rants of ire
Will not change what has transpired.

2
Find a faith to faith renew
From each day you're passing through;
Find a touch of peace and grace
From the days that grief embrace.
Let no cloud of past dismay,
Dim your sunshine of today.
Let no cloud of past dismay
Dim your sunshine of today.

3
What is done - or means to be -
Will not change with woeful plea;
Hopes and dreams that TIME estranged
Hate and anger will not change.
Learn to find some love each day
In the time you find to pray.
Learn to find some love each day
In the time you find to pray.

Coda:
In the time you find to pray.

From New Hope Books (1995).Used by permission
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chicogon · « **Reply #17 on:** April 01, 2012, 08:17:20 AM »

GIVEN DAYS

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/givendays.html

Words by Michael Dubina

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
In the name of love and Jesus
I will live each given day
As a servant of His wisdoms
And a serf unto His ways.

2
I will walk the paths and byways
He would have me walk each day
And be humble to His teachings
That are guides to Christian way.

3
I will serve Him with devotion
As I have not done before
And be true to Christian duties
I have flaunted or ignored.

4
For my life is torn and tattered
By my sins of youth and strife
And I seek to earn salvation
In my twilight years of life.

From the book, Priceless Gifts (1994)
Used by permission of New Hope Books
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chicogon · « **Reply #18 on:** April 01, 2012, 08:19:02 AM »

GOD SMILES

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/godsmiles.html

Words by Amy C. Ellis

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
We alone of all God's creatures
Laugh when things delight.
That's because our quickened senses
Know the wrong from right.

2
He's the source of jubilation
Found in me and you.
Even when we laugh at blunders,
God is smiling too.

(Interlude)

(Repeat all)

Coda:
God is smiling, too!

From the book, Priceless Gifts (1995)
Used by permission of New Hope Books
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chicogon · « **Reply #19 on:** April 01, 2012, 08:45:00 AM »

GOD'S GREATEST GIFT (MAY HE BLESS YOU)

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/godsgreatestgift.html

Text: Unknown

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
The greatest gift that God could send
He sends with love to you:
A sweet and helpless little child,
And obligation, too.

2
Each baby that God gives to us
Is merely lent a while
To cherish, love, protect and guard
From every snare and wile.

3
To form within its childish heart
His image good and true.
God bless this tiny newborn babe
And may He bless you, too!
God bless this tiny newborn babe
And may He bless you, too!

(Interlude)

(Repeat all)

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chicogon · « **Reply #20 on:** April 01, 2012, 08:47:07 AM »

HE WHO FEEDS THE SPARROWS

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/hewhofeedsthesparrows.html

Words by Clay Harrison

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
He who feeds the sparrow
And guides the robin's flight
Will raise the sun tomorrow
And light the stars tonight.

2
His love for us is endless,
His hand can calm the sea;
He who feeds the sparrow
Still cares for you and me.

3
He showers us with blessings
That we might see and learn;
Asking only that we listen
And love Him in return.

4
He who feeds the sparrow
And guides the robin's flight
Will guide my path tomorrow
And give me peace tonight.

Coda:
Will guide my path tomorrow
And give me peace tonight.

From the book, Praise And Glory (1995)
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chicogon · « **Reply #21 on:** April 01, 2012, 08:48:30 AM »

HIS LIVING PRESENCE

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/hislivingpresence.html

Words by Joan Hardin

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
Ever striving to be like Him
I'll do my best I can
To follow in His footsteps
And serve my fellow man.

(Interlude)

2
Ever striving to be like Him
I'll comfort those in need
By a daily word of kindness
Or by a loving deed.

(Interlude)

3
Ever striving to be like Him
I'll love my neighbor more
And share His living presence
To the man who lives next door.

(Interlude)

(Repeat 3)

From the book, Quiet Times (1995)
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chicogon · « **Reply #22 on:** April 01, 2012, 08:50:30 AM »

HIS LOVE WILL LIGHT THE WAY

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/hislovewilllighttheway.html

Words by Shirley W. Langley

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
His love will light the way
As we travel through this life.
His love will guide our path
Through the days filled with toil and strife.
As we struggle through the valleys
Where our fears shut out the light,
His love will light the way
And will make our pathway bright.

2
His love will light the way
As the billows 'round us roll;
As the storms of life are raging
And we feel out of control.
When we put our faith in Him
And in His strength alone,
His love will light the way
And will lead us safely home.

(Repeat First 4 lines of Verse 2)

From the book, True Wealth
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chicogon · « **Reply #23 on:** April 01, 2012, 08:53:32 AM »

I WATCHED A MIRACLE

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/iwatchedamiracle.html

Words by Phyllis Michael

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
I watched the dawn come shining through
This morning on my knees;
I saw the darkness change to light
As quickly as you please.

2
I saw the miracle of God
Before my very eyes;
How great God is, how good God is!
How wondrous and how wise!

3
I saw the twilight come again,
The sun sink out of sight;
And o'er the waiting earth came peace,
'Twas wrapped in softest night.

4
I know the sun will shine again
Tomorrow when I wake;
I watched a miracle tonight
That only God can make.

From the book, Praise And Glory (1995)
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chicogon · « **Reply #24 on:** April 01, 2012, 08:56:17 AM »

LOVE OF HEART

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/loveofheart.html

Words by Michael Dubina

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
The greatest treasure on this earth
That God has willed to be
Is just the gift of love of heart
He gave to you and me.
For in this gift He sowed the seeds
To harvest goals in life
That will fulfill us with content
And give us strength in strife.

2
It is the treasure meant to be
A bond of sacred tie
To bless upon us joys of life
Until the day we die.
And by His grace to light
The way to peace of heart and mind
That is the goal of every soul,
Above all other kind.

(Interlude)

(Repeat last 4 lines of 2nd Stanza)

From the book, Minutes of Gold (1992)
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chicogon · « **Reply #25 on:** April 01, 2012, 09:25:38 AM »

MAGIC

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/magic.html

Words by Rachel Hartnett

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
When I go for a walk in the morning
My footsteps will lag a bit now,
But I'll still hear a mockingbird singing
Out there on a sycamore bough.

2
I will still smell the fragrance of roses
Ablaze in a garden nearby,
I will still see the glory of sunlight
In a rose-pink and lavender sky.

3
So why should I feel that I'm shackled
By the frailness of humankind here,
When nature with all of her magic
Is making my sighs disappear.

From the book, The Simple Joys (1995)
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chicogon · « **Reply #26 on:** April 01, 2012, 09:26:58 AM »

MEADOW DAISIES

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/meadowdaisies.html

Words by Elisabeth Weaver

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
Meadow daisies in the sun,
Fresh and sparkling everyone,
Blending in bright gold bouquet,
Sweep across green hills today.

2
Swaying in the billowed breeze,
Dancing under sunlit trees,
Flaunting leaves of velvet green,
By moonbeam buds with sliver sheen.

Refrain:
Shy little daisies sway over the sod
Inspiring pale beauties that glorify God.
Star daisies glaze the fields in gold,
With all the beauty God's earth can hold.

3
Pearl-petaled faces peeping up,
Catch dewdrops in each jewled cup;
Daisies shine by languid streams,
Transported treasures of Summer dreams.

(Repeat 1)

(Repeat Refrain)

(Repeat 1)

Coda:
Sweep across green hills today!

From the book, True Wealth (1996)
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chicogon · « **Reply #27 on:** April 01, 2012, 09:29:48 AM »

MY GRATEFUL HEART IS FILLED WITH LOVE

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/mygratefulheartisfilledwithlove.html

Words by Clay Harrison

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
My grateful heart is filled with love
For I am blessed by God above.
My needs are met before I ask
And I find strength for every task.

Refrain:
I've known sorrows and some pain
But all of these I count as gain.

2
For God is good and God is fair
And through it all I know He's there.
I've made my heart His dwelling place
And He forgives me by His grace.

(Repeat Refrain)

3
By faith I walk within His light
And never fear the coming night.
My grateful heart is filled with love
For I am blessed by God above.

(Repeat Refrain 2x)

From the book, Safe Harbor (1994)
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chicogon · « **Reply #28 on:** April 01, 2012, 09:31:10 AM »

MY SAVIOR WALKS BESIDE ME

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/mysaviorwalksbesideme.html

El Mariachi

Words by Kathryn Thorne Bowsher

Music by TQ Solis, Jr.

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
My Savior walks beside me,
Where troubled paths I tread;
He whispers words of comfort
And fills my every need.

2
He went this way before me,
Up Calv'ry's hill to climb,
To bring me His salvation
And joyous peace sublime.

Refrain:
Each day He walks beside me;
I lean upon His breast;
I know the way He leadeth
Will always be God's best.

(Repeat all)

(Repeat 1)

Coda:
And fills my every need!

From the book, Comfort (1983)
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chicogon · « **Reply #29 on:** April 01, 2012, 09:33:33 AM »

OH COME, DEAR LORD

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/ohcomedearlord.html

Words by Hope C. Oberhelman

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
Oh come, dear Lord, I need Thee;
I need Thee so today.
I need Thy love and guidance
To brighten up my way.

2
Oh come, dear Lord, I need Thee;
My heart is full of care.
I need Thy strength and courage;
Come, Jesus, hear my prayer.

3
Oh come, dear Lord, I need Thee;
I need Thee by my side.
Sometimes I feel so lonely;
Come, Savior, and abide.

(Interlude)

4
Oh come, dear Lord, I need Thee;
Let all Thy blessings rain.
I need Thee, Lord and Master
To wash away my pain.

5
Oh come, dear Lord, I need Thee;
Fill me with life divine.
Come, take my will and cleanse me,
And make me ever Thine.

Coda:
Come, make me ever Thine!

From the book, Praise Him (1996)
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chicogon · « **Reply #30 on:** April 01, 2012, 09:35:39 AM »

ONE DAY AT A TIME

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/onedayatatime.html

Words by Alice Hansche Mortenson

Music by TQ Solis, Jr.

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
One day at a time no sorrow so deep
But we can still follow the print of His feet
For one single day, and it may be the last
Ere the journey is ended and finished our task.

2
One day at a time let us triumph o'er care
And prove in the valley that Jesus is there,
That others may find Him because our light shine
As a witness for Jesus one day at a time.

Refrain:
One day at a time, let us travel along
Often through shadows but always with song;
The song of redemption that rings in our ears
Dispelling the darkness and calming our fears.

3
One day at a time we do not need more
Than strength for one day, for Christ goes before
Marking our pathway with sign of His love
Making us ready for mansions above.

(Repeat Refrain)

(Repeat 3)

From the book, Footprints (1982)
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chicogon · « **Reply #31 on:** April 01, 2012, 09:38:27 AM »

PEACE

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/peace.html

Words by Garnett Ann Schultz

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
Peace in my heart -
This is my prayer -
Quiet contentment,
To have and to share.
Each new tomorrow
Blessed and real,
Each wondrous dawning
A daybreak ideal.

2
Peace in my home -
This I would ask -
Sharing each burden
To lighten our task.
Laughter abundant,
So much that's worthwhile;
Faith, hope and courage,
A bright happy smile.

3
Peace in this country -
This is my dream!
Peace we must cherish,
Joyous supreme.
No more of hatred,
No more of crime.
Peacefulness only,
In your heart and mine.

4
Peace in our world -
This is my prayer -
With one God to guide us
And one God to care.
All of us neighbors
Then surely we'll see
That peace is the answer
To eternity.

(Interlude)

From the book, Rejoice (1993)
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chicogon · « **Reply #32 on:** April 01, 2012, 09:41:53 AM »

PEACE IS POWER

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/peaceispower.html

The shortest music I ever wrote hahaha!

Words by Loreta Inman

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

Toil-worn and weak
God's strength I seek
Now peace each hour
Gives me power.

From the book, My Peace I Give To You (1984)
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chicogon · « **Reply #33 on:** April 01, 2012, 09:43:42 AM »

PRAYER

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/prayer.html

Words by Michael Dubina

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
There is holy peace and comfort
In the sanctity of prayer
That I wish I could deliver
To all people everyhwhere.

2
I just wish it was a harvest
I could share and give away
To enrich my world of people
With the love in Christian way.

3
God is gracious, kind and healing
When we come to Him in prayer
And we only need to trust Him
To be cradled in His care.

4
Does not matter what our station
Or our sinfulness of ways
He forgives us and rewards us
When we kneel to Him, to pray.

From the book, Praise Him (1996)
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chicogon · « **Reply #34 on:** April 01, 2012, 10:56:22 AM »

REACH DOWN, OH LORD

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/reachdownohlord.html

Words by Marjorie Lockhart

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
Reach down, oh Lord, and take my hand
So I may walk where you have planned.
Reach down, oh Lord, and dry my tears
That fall like raindrops through the years.

Refrain:
Reach down, oh Lord, and fill my heart
With love that never will depart.
Reach down, oh Lord, and free my soul
Once bound by sin to sorrow's role.

Coda:
Reach down, oh Lord, and lift my voice
Too long constrained
"Praise Him. Rejoice!"

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chicogon · « **Reply #35 on:** April 01, 2012, 10:57:38 AM »

REFRESH YOUR SPIRIT

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/refreshyourspirit.html

Words by Denise Dewald

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
Take time out of your busy day
To find a quiet place.
Slip away, renew your spirit
And seek His holy Face.

Refrain:
Humble your spirit, wait to hear
The whisp'rings of His heart.
Send up praises and soon you'll find
The joy He will impart.

2
Then go back to your work refreshed,
The day will seem brand new.
For the love you give your Savior
He will give back to you.

(Repeat Refrain)

(Repeat 2)

Coda:
He will give back to you.
He will give back to you.

From the book, Safe Harbor (1994)
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chicogon · « **Reply #36 on:** April 01, 2012, 10:59:11 AM »

SAFE HAVEN

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/safehaven.html

Words by Minnie Boyd Popish

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
Here is a thought to cherish close,
The day is past and gone;
And who's to say with certainty
Another day will dawn?

2
Since we all know for sure is now,
It's all we sure must face;
And for a life made up of now
We never lack God's grace.

3
And even those who do not know
God holds now in His palm;
Will find that facing only now
Will give them greater calm.

(Repeat all)

From the book, Safe Harbor (1994)
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chicogon · « **Reply #37 on:** April 01, 2012, 11:01:30 AM »

SAVOR THE MOMENTS OF EACH DAY

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/savorthemomentsofeachday.html

Words by Clay Harrison

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
Savor the moments of this day
And heal the wounds of yesterday.
Linger where the lilac grows
To share a dream the bluebird knows.

2
Rest a while beside a brook,
It's surely worth a second look.
The way you spend your time today
Determines what you take away.

Refrain:
Sow a seed and say a prayer
For God will bring a harvest there...
Savor the moments of this day
And heal the wounds of yesterday.

(Repeat 2)

(Repeat Refrain)

Coda:
Savor the moments of this day
And heal the wounds of yesterday.

From the book, Follow The Light (1996)
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chicogon · « **Reply #38 on:** April 01, 2012, 11:04:11 AM »

SLOW ME DOWN

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/slowmedown.html

Words by Janice George

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
Lord, slow me down! I need to pause
And watch the butterfly, behold the trees
Waft in the breeze
And hear a baby's cry.

2
Give me the time, the time to see
How Your creations praise Your name.
From sky to sea Your majesty
They openly proclaim.

3
Yes, slow me down that I may see
Exactly how it's done.
Then, may I, too, with nature's crew
Worship You through Your Son.

(Interlude)

From the book, Praise Him (1996)
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chicogon · « **Reply #39 on:** April 01, 2012, 11:06:38 AM »

SO BE IT

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/sobeit.html

Words by Lois Tiffany

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
Life holds us in a fragile web
Its links are torn and broken
And often times it just gives way,
The pain becomes the token.

Bridge:
Yet through the pain we find the core
Of courage in the heart
We build again the broken threads
That life has blown apart.

Chorus:
No easy task confronts us now
As one by one we weave
The tangled memories of love
Which dimly we perceive.

2
And through the weeping in our souls
The web grows strong again
And life begins to whisper peace
And we can pray "Amen."

(Repeat Bridge and Chorus)

(Repeat 2)

Coda:
Hmmm...
Hmmm...

From the book, Let NotYour Heart Be Troubled (1992)
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chicogon · « **Reply #40 on:** April 01, 2012, 11:10:05 AM »

SONG OF PRAISE

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/songofpraise.html

Words by Jean Wood

Music by TQ Solis, Jr.

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
God of the lightning, storm and sea
How can you care for little me?
Ruler of the sun and wind and star
How can you hear me from so far?
God of the atom, mote and cell
I know you know me very well.

2
You made the spark that is my mind
Special, unique of humankind
I hear the intimate small voice
Waking my senses to rejoice.
Mold this brief seed to struggle free
Set me on fire to sing for Thee!

(Repeat 2)

Coda:
Set me on fire to sing for Thee!

From New Hope Books (1995). Used by permission
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chicogon · « **Reply #41 on:** April 01, 2012, 11:12:09 AM »

SOWER OF SEEDS

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/sowerofseeds.html

Words by Michael Dubina

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
Let us sow God's seeds of glory
On our roads of life:
Seeds of virtue, love and comfort
That diminish strife.
Everywhere we walk or journey
Let us sow His seeds
And be planters of the harvest
That fulfill our needs.

2
Some may fall on barren wasteland
As the Scriptures warned;
Some may fall on stones of pavement;
Some among the thorns.
But the ones we sow with patience
And with Christian care
He will grow for us to harvest
Of the fruits they bear.

(Interlude)

Coda:
Everywhere we walk or journey
Let us sow His seeds
And be planters of the harvest
That fulfill our needs.

From the book, Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled (1992)
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chicogon · « **Reply #42 on:** April 01, 2012, 11:14:47 AM »

TAKE TIME TO PRAY

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/taketimetopray.html

Words by Marian Ford Park

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
There are those times I stumble
Times I fear I've lost my way.
It is then I seek the Master;
It is then I stop to pray.

2
I know our Father guides us;
If we listen He'll convey
His comfort and compassion
If we take the time to pray.

3
Look around you, see the beauty
And the love that fills each day.
Then if trouble comes look upward,
Find a little time to pray.

Coda:
Then if trouble comes look upward,
Find a little time to pray.

From the book, Safe Harbor (1994)
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chicogon · « **Reply #43 on:** April 01, 2012, 11:17:02 AM »

TEACH ME TO LISTEN

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/teachmetolisten.html

Words by Margaret Lowell White

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
Let me sit and Thy feet and listen
As they did so long ago.
But I am always busy, Lord,
And the world does press me so.

2
When problems overwhelms me
And there is so much to do,
I can not pause to listen
As You would want me to.

Refrain:
When foolish tensions fill my day
Teach me, Lord, to pause and pray
And let frustrations slip away;
May I hear and then obey.

(Repeat 1)

(Repeat Refrain)

Coda:
Let me sit at Thy feet and listen...

(Repeat Coda 4x while fading)

From the book, Follow The Light (1996)
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chicogon · « **Reply #44 on:** April 01, 2012, 11:19:12 AM »

THANK YOU, LORD (FOR DAILY THINGS)

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/thankyoulord.html

Words by Clay Harrison

Refrain addition by J. Roel Lungay

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
Thank you, Lord, for daily things
Which mean so much to me.
For the majesty of morning sun
And moonlight on the sea.

Refrain:
Thank you, Lord.
Thank you, Lord.
Thank you, Lord.
Thank you, Lord.

2
Thank you for a job to do;
For a home that's filled with love.
And thanks for the trials, too,
And faith in things above.

(Repeat Refrain)

3
Thank you, Lord, for daily prayer
And friends who come to call;
For the budding rose of Spring time
And the golden leaves of Fall.

(Repeat Refrain)

4
Thank you, Lord, for April rain
When rainbows fill the sky;
And for the pride inside my heart
When Old Glory passes by.

(Repeat Refrain)

5
We praise you, Lord, for eyes that see
When snow begins to fall.
Thank you, Lord, for daily things
Which bless us one and all!

(Repeat Refrain)

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chicogon · « **Reply #45 on:** April 01, 2012, 11:21:15 AM »

THE GIVING TREE

This piece is a little prayer-poetry Ms. Bobbie wrote in 1993 for the children's rosary at St. Rita's Parish (Harahan, LA) and which he gave to me to set to music. Very fortunately, I was inspired to come up with this ragtime beat which I thought suited the melody I've created for it.

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/thegivingtree.html

Words by Barbara "Bobbie" Henry

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
Now there's a tree
Called the giving tree
And that tree is you
And that tree is me.

2
And so we all
Must learn to be
Giving and sharing
Just like that tree.

3
And like our Lord
He paid the price
Like that great tree
He gave His life.

4
And like that tree
We learn to give
And like the Lord Jesus
We learn to live.

5
Now there's a tree
Called the giving tree
And that tree is you
And that tree is me.

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chicogon · « **Reply #46 on:** April 01, 2012, 11:24:25 AM »

THE HAND OF GOD

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/thehandofgod.html

Words by Harold F. Mohn

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
The Hand of God is everywhere
For all of us to see;
Reflected in so many ways
Where ever we may be.

2
The trees in all their foliage green,
The flow'rs in colors bright,
The rainbow in the heavens above,
The dazzling sunshine bright...

Refrain:
These are but few of endless Wonders of the Hand
Of God, our Lord and creator.
God, Lord and Creator,
Omnipotent and grand.

3
The raindrops soft and gentle,
The crystal snowflakes white,
The moonbeams on the water,
The twinkling stars at night...

(Repeat Refrain)

Coda:
God, Lord and creator,
Omnipotent and grand!

From the book, Praise and Glory (1995)
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chicogon · « **Reply #47 on:** April 01, 2012, 11:27:11 AM »

THE JOY OF HIM

First performed in 1998 for my farewell Mass by St. Ann Church & Shrine Choir and St. Ann School School Choir (Metairie, LA)

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/thejoyofhim.html

Words by Edna Fontaine

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
If only I could share with you
The joy He brings to me
For He has bound His heart to mine
To beat in harmony.

2
Because I've learned to follow Him
In everything He asks.
He casts away my little fears,
Makes easy all my tasks.

Refrain:
I've learned from Him what I must know
To live and share each day:
The gifts of faith and hope and love
He yearns to give away.

3
He talks with me and sits with me
Near waters that are still.
He asks of me to bring Him souls
To carry out His will.

(Repeat Refrain)

From the book, Nearer To Thee (1994)
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chicogon · « **Reply #48 on:** April 01, 2012, 11:29:11 AM »

THE LIGHT BEYOND

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/thelightbeyond.html

Words by Vi B. Chevalier

Music and piano arrangement by TQ Solis, Jr.

Performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
When somber (oops!) clouds of steely grey
Cast shadows o'er your heart and way,
Look up beyond the darkened sky
Where tints of blue will soon drift by.

2
Look up and know that in God's plan
No sparrow falls nor, too, a man
Without His watch,
Without His love.
Have faith, believe, trust Him above.

Refrain:
For from the dark is born the light,
A ray of hope, a beacon bright
To warm your heart and help you through.
Rejoice and know God's there with you.

(Repeat 2)

(Repeat Refrain)

(Repeat 2)

From the book, Quiet Times (1995)
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chicogon · « **Reply #49 on:** April 01, 2012, 11:30:59 AM »

THE LITTLE THINGS

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/thelittlethings.html

Words by Kathryn Wiesenhoefer

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
Thank you, Lord, for "little things"
Like rays of hope a smile can bring,
A clasping of a helping hand,
The soothing words "I understand."

2
The warmth of sunshine after rain,
A sign of comfort after pain!
A friend who "stays" through trials and tears,
The peace they give to calm my fears.

3
For all His mercy and His love
When prayers are answered from above.
Oh, thank you, Lord, for "little things"
That help us soar on eagles wings.

(Repeat 1)

From the book, Priceless Gifts (1995)
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chicogon · « **Reply #50 on:** April 01, 2012, 11:37:02 AM »

THE LORD IS MY TRUE SHEPHERD

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/thelordismytrueshepherd.html

Based on Psalm 23 (76 76 D)

Words by Omer Westendorf

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
The Lord is my true shepherd,
My needs and wants He knows;
He feeds me in green pastures
And there gives me repose.

2
He leads me to cool waters
Where He refreshes me;
Along safe paths He guides me,
True to His name is He.

(Interlude)

3
Though I should walk in darkness
No evil would I fear;
Your rod and staff give comfort
For you are ever near.

4
You spread a sumptuous banquet
In sight of all my foes;
With oil You do annoint me,
My cup now overflows.

(Interlude)

5
His goodness and His kindness
Shall ever follow me;
His house shall be my dwelling
For all eternity.

6
Give praise to God the Father,
To Christ His only Son
And to the Holy Spirit -
True God in essence One.

(Interlude)

Text Â© 1962 World Library Publications. Permission to use pending

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chicogon · « **Reply #51 on:** April 01, 2012, 11:38:49 AM »

THE PATH OF LIFE

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/thepathoflife.html

New Orleans Dixieland Jass

Words by Kate Watkins Furman

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
When walking down the path of life
Remember what I say
That every man must feel the thorns
That grow along the way.

Refrain:
[Yes/And], every soul will stumble
For every man is weak
And the road of life uncertain;
It's prospects often bleak.

2
But always give a helping hand:
A word of love, a smile
To help the soul beside you walk
Across each weary mile.

(Repeat Refrain)

3
For love will cause the sun to shine
And everywhere you go
The painful thorns less noticed
As the roses bloom and grow.

(Repeat Refrain 2x)

Coda:
It's prospects often bleak!

From the book, Nearer To Thee (1994)
Used by permission of New Hope Books and Kate Watkins Furman
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chicogon · « **Reply #52 on:** April 01, 2012, 11:42:12 AM »

THE PERFECT GIFT

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/theperfectgift.html

Music inspired by the song I learned in high school, SETTING PEOPLE FREE

Words by Laina Owen

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

Refrain:
We live and learn in this old world
And as we older grow
Still more and more we realize
It's so little that we know.

(Repeat)

1
There's one thing that we wish we knew
It's where and when to speak
And how to say the things we feel,
To help the poor and weak.

(Repeat Refrain)

2
So many times we want to talk
But don't know what to say,
To give someone the strength he needs
to help him on his way.

(Repeat Refrain)

3
If God would grant one perfect gift
To one so small and weak,
The thing I'd ask is just to know
When and where and how to speak.

(Repeat Refrain)

Coda:
It's so little that we know!

From the book, Quiet Times (1995)
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chicogon · « **Reply #53 on:** April 01, 2012, 11:45:11 AM »

THE PERFECT SONG

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/theperfectsong.html

Words by Marion Schoeberlein

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
One perfect song our hearts can sing,
One air that's crystal clear,
One melody of love sublime
With charm for every ear.

2
One perfect song our tongues can frame
Of goodness, deep and true;
Of seeking and of sacrifice,
Of mercy, ever new.

3
O Christ, our singing is of Thee;
To Thee our hearts belong;
Thou art that perfect melody
Of life's triumphant song.

From the book, Lift Up Your Heart (1983)
Used by permission of New Hope Books
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chicogon · « **Reply #54 on:** April 01, 2012, 11:46:34 AM »

THE PRAYER PERFECT

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/theprayerperfect.html

Words by James Whitcomb Riley

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
Dear Lord, kind Lord, gracious Lord, I pray.
Thou wilt look on all I love tenderly today!
Weed their hearts of weariness, scatter every care
Down a wake of angel wings winnowing the air.

(Interlude)

2
Bring unto the sorrowing all release from pain;
Let the lips of laughter overflow again
And with all the needy, O divide, I pray,
This vast treasure of content that is mine today.

From the book, Life Is Good (1994)
Used by permission of New Hope Books
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chicogon · « **Reply #55 on:** April 01, 2012, 11:49:20 AM »

THE SEASON

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/theseason.html

Words by Gene Appleby

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
This is the season when the earth
Slumber 'neath her quilt of snow;
When little bulbs make ready
For the day they'll sprout and grow.

2
This is the season when the stars
Are crystal jewels of light
And moonlight filters through the trees
Radiantly bright.

3
This is the season of repose
For nature's growing things;
Exquisite world without a flaw
Our God so richly brings.

(Interlude)

(Repeat all)

Coda:
Exquisite world without a flaw
Our God so richly brings!

From the book Priceless Gifts (1995)
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chicogon · « **Reply #56 on:** April 01, 2012, 11:51:41 AM »

THIS IS THE DAY

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/thisistheday.html

Words by Michael Dubina

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
This is the day the Lord has made
To bless the earth with sun and shade
And grace the life of you and me
With joys of holy ecstacy.

2
So let us join in His embrace
And prove deserving of His grace;
By sharing Christian gifts of heart
That are the blessings He imparts.

3
Let this be day of joy and love
That honors Him and God above;
And bears no trace of human greed
That steals from me so you succeed.

4
Let's live it as it's meant to be
With heaven's gifts to you and me
And live and love in Christian ways
That praise the Lord and praise this day.

From the book Follow The Light (1996)
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chicogon · « **Reply #57 on:** April 01, 2012, 11:53:55 AM »

THOSE WHO CARE

This poem was first given to me in 1991 by Enola Richard, one of our parent-chaperones, during a youth retreat for St. Rita Parish C.Y.O. (Harahan, LA) somewhere near Hammond, Louisiana. I first recorded this song in 1994 (Dear Jesus Album) and then re-record it in 1996 or 1997

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/thosewhocare.html

Words by Lorraine Mueller

Music by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

Performed by Juli Maners

Piano by Gerry Peters

Guitars by J. T. Corenflos

1
As silently as sunrise comes
The days flow into years -
As silently as sunrise comes -
For those whose hearts care.

(Repeat)

2
And some are filled with happiness
And some are drenched in tears.
But it is always good to know
That there are those who care
Who may today lift up your name
With love in fervent prayer.

(Repeat all)

(Interlude)

(Repeat 2)

(Repeat 1)

Text Â© 1990 by Salesian Missions (New Hope Books)
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chicogon · « **Reply #58 on:** April 01, 2012, 11:55:49 AM »

TO OUR LADY

This song-prayer was composed per request of Mrs. Stassi (may she rest in peace) who used to work at our Religious Bookstore when I was stationed at St. Ann Catholic Church & National Shrine in Metairie, LA from 1994-1998

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/toourlady.html

Text: Anonymous

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
Lovely Lady, dressed in blue,
Teach me how to pray!
God was just your little boy,
Tell me what to say!
Did you lift Him up sometimes
Gently on your knee?
Did you sing to Him the way
Mother does to me?
Did you hold His hand at night?
Did you ever try...

2
Telling stories of the world?
O! And did He cry?
Do you really think He cares
If I tell Him things,
Little things that happen?
And do the Angel's wings make a noise?
And can He hear me if I speak low?
Does He understand me now?
Tell me, for you know...

3
Lovely Lady, dressed in blue,
Teach us how to pray!
God was just your little boy
And you now the way!

Text Â© Anonymous. Taken from a prayer card or stampeta

Music Â© 1994 Froâ€™s Music. International Copyright Secured
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TAG: Children Music, Religious, Catechism, Mary Song

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chicogon · « **Reply #59 on:** April 01, 2012, 12:00:26 PM »

TODAY

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/today.html

Words by Michael Dubina

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
Yesterday has come and gone
And never more will be;
Tomorrow's dawn is grace of God
That may not light for me.

Refrain 1:
But I still have today to live
Today belongs to me
And I must live each precious hour
The best that I can be.

2
I can't recall to better live
The day that passed away
And can't be sure God means for me
To try another day.

Rerain 2:
So all I have is just today
This tiny breath of time
To do and say what best endears
Each treasured love of mine.

(Interlude)

(Repeat Refrain 2)

From the book Safe Harbor (1994)
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chicogon · « **Reply #60 on:** April 01, 2012, 12:03:42 PM »

TRUST GOD

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/trustgod.html

Words by Patricia Emme

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

There's never a teardrop that God doesn't see.
He knows when a sparrow falls from a tree.
There's never a moment when God doesn't care
Never a time when He won't hear our prayer.

(Repeat)

Coda:
There's never a moment when God doesn't care.
Never a time when He won't hear our prayer.

From the book, Within His Care (1986)
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chicogon · « **Reply #61 on:** April 01, 2012, 12:05:36 PM »

UP & DOWN

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/upanddown.html

Words by Hope Oberhelman

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
Up and down is how life goes
With days all full of care,
But God will fill us with new hope
If we call on Him in prayer.

2
Up and down is how life goes,
We look to God above
And no matter what our problems are
He will bless us with His love.

3
Up and down is how life goes,
We search for gentle peace.
So let us reach out to the Lord
And He will grant us sweet release.

4
Up and down is how life goes
But no matter what we do
The Lord will be there by our side
And His strength will see us through.

Coda:
The Lord will be there by our side
And His strength will see us through!

From the book Safe Harbor (1994)
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chicogon · « **Reply #62 on:** April 01, 2012, 12:06:46 PM »

WE NEED CHRIST

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/weneedchrist.html

Words by Loise Pinkerton Fritz

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
We need the sun that shines by day,
The moon that shines by night.
And, too, we need each breath of air,
But mostly we need Christ!

2
We need the water that we drink,
The food to keep us live;
We need the clothes upon our backs
But mostly, we need Christ.

3
We need some friends to share life's path,
We need our family ties;
Although we need each one of these
Above all we need Christ!

Coda:
Above all we need Christ!
Above all we need Christ!

From the book, Safe Harbor (1994)
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chicogon · « **Reply #63 on:** April 01, 2012, 12:08:27 PM »

WHAT GOD HAS MADE

All of creation is for all creatures God has created and we have a grave responsibility of keeping it safe and livable for our children and our children's children and the rest of the future inhabitants of this universe. A legacy handed on to be handed down for others more!

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/whatgodhasmade.html

Words by Michael Dubina

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
What God has made is meant to be
For all the world to hear and see
And grace each span of land and sea
With life and love and majesty.

2
But we must do what must be done
To keep His treasures, everyone,
And save for those who are to come -
The wonders He has built and done!

(Interlude)

(Repeat 1 and 2)

From the book Priceless Gifts (1994)
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chicogon · « **Reply #64 on:** April 01, 2012, 12:10:29 PM »

WHEN BIRDS BEGIN TO SING

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/whenbirdsbegintosing.html

Words by Sancie-Earman King

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
Each day should bring us promise
That we can start anew
When sun is on horizon
And grass is wet with dew.

2
For life with all its mishaps
Is like a lengthy day
With many smiles and teardrops
To help us pave the way.

3
If only we could realize
Why God wants us to start
Each day with prayer and praising
That we might touch His heart.

4
So let's begin our prayer time
As birds begin to sing
That we might find our haven
Beneath the Father's wing!

Coda:
Beneath the Father's wing!
Beneath the Father's wing!

From the book Blessed Hope (1992)
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chicogon · « **Reply #65 on:** April 01, 2012, 12:13:06 PM »

WHEN DAWNS THE SUN

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/whendawnsthesun.html

Words by Sancie Earman King

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
Our Father knows, when dawns the sun
The time for singing birds has come;
And it is then He dries our tears
For He who comforts, also cheers!

2
Thus, tho' the night has been quite long
God's love can soak the soul with song
And He shall darkened clouds erase
That we might see His smiling Face!

(Instrumental)

(Repeat 2)

From New Hope Books (1993)
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chicogon · « **Reply #66 on:** April 01, 2012, 12:14:39 PM »

WHEN DAY IS DONE

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/whendayisdone.html

Words by Richard E. Reybolt

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
This day so full of promise
Has slowly slipped away
Like dying coals upon the fire
Where logs of oak once lay.

(Repeat)

Refrain:
Some victories, some losses
With work yet to be done,
People who will need me,
Struggles to be won.

2
So I kneel before my bed
To thank God for this day.
I ask for nothing but His grace
That love might light my way.

3
Gone forever is this day
Content I've done my best
I hand it over now to God
And seek His peaceful rest.

(Repeat Refrain)

From New Hope Book (1993)
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chicogon · « **Reply #67 on:** April 01, 2012, 12:18:30 PM »

WHEN THE SNOWBIRD SINGS

With special personal permission from Kate Watkins Furman herself. Thanks, Kate, for this truly inspiring words of God's nature's wonder

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/whenthesnowbirdsings.html

Words by Kate Watkins Furman

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
The snowbird sings his winter song
And sings it merrily,
When frost is sparkling in the sun
There on the holly tree.

2
The lovely song of tinkling bells
Is bright and sweet to hear,
And like the white and silent snow
Falls softly on the ear.

(Repeat 1)

3
So tiny snowbird sing your song
And bless this icy dawn,
My heart beats to your melody
Long after you are gone!

From New Hope Books (1994)
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chicogon · « **Reply #68 on:** April 01, 2012, 12:19:57 PM »

WHISPERS OF THE HEART

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/whispersoftheheart.html

Words by Edna Fontaine

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
Today I thank you, Lord
For all the joys You bring
For rainbows in the sky
For flowers in the spring.

2
For warmth of gentle rain
That falls from up above
For wealth of little prayers
That fill my need for love.

Refrain:
You are so kind and gentle, Lord
Forgive the faults in me
And keep me ever close to You
Until I come to Thee.

3
For friends who fail me not
When I am in some need
When my despair is plain to see
Are there my soul to feed.

4
Today I thank you, Lord
For all the joys You bring
For rainbows in the sky
For flowers in the spring.

(Repeat Refrain 2x)

Coda:
Until I come to Thee!

From the book, "Priceless Gifts" (1995)
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chicogon · « **Reply #69 on:** April 01, 2012, 12:22:29 PM »

YOU'RE NEVER ALONE

Written while stationed at St. Nicholas de Tolentine Cathedral in Cabanatuan City, Philippines in 1985. This was my first ever attempt at Art Songs

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/youreneveralone.html

Words by Helen Steiner-Rice

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
You are never alone
God has helped you before
And is ready and willing to help you once more.
So with faith in your heart
Reach out for His hand
And accept what He sends.

2
For our Father in heaven
Always knows what is best;
Your life will be blessed
Always remember that whatever betides you
You are never alone
For God is beside you. Amen.

From a greeting card You're Never Alone. Copyright holder unavailable

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chicogon · « **Reply #70 on:** April 01, 2012, 12:24:23 PM »

YOU'RE NOT ALONE

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/yourenotalone.html

Words by Clay Harrison

Music by TQ Solis, Jr.

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
You're not alone when troubles come
And your heart is beating like a drum.
You're not alone through sorrow's night
When nothing seems to go just right.

Refrain 1:
The Savior waits to hear from you
And give you strength for all you do.
He knows the secrets of your heart
And He can make your fears depart.

2
You're not alone without a guide
He sees each tear you've ever cried.
God comforts those who seek His way
And knows our hearts before we pray.

Refrain 2:
His perfect peace and endless love
Fall like feathers from above.
There is no cross to large to bear
You're not alone for Christ is there!

From the book, "The Garden In Our Hearts" (1997)
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chicogon · « **Reply #71 on:** April 01, 2012, 12:26:59 PM »

SONG TO THE GUARDIAN ANGEL

http://christianartsongs.blogspot.com/2009/04/songtotheguardianangel.html

Text: Traditional

Music by J. Roel Lungay

Arranged and performed by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

Angel of God, my guardian dear
To whom God's love entrust me here
Ever this day be at my side
To light and guard,
To rule and guide...

(Repeat)

(Interlude)

(Repeat 1)

Coda:
Amen!
Amen!
Amen!

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chicogon · « **Reply #72 on:** April 01, 2012, 12:27:19 PM »

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-X4FAuzDI4#

SONG TO THE GUARDIAN ANGEL

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Way Nada · « **Reply #73 on:** April 01, 2012, 05:14:59 PM »

Father,

I've been listening to your compositions sometime ago but I lost your website. Naa gani imong composition na binisaya. Sa una sige ko ug balik-balik ug patalinghug. Di ba kadto to "Damgo Man Lang" ang title?

Salamat!

WN

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #74 on:** April 01, 2012, 11:42:07 PM »

These are absolutely beautiful praise and worship songs, Father. Gi save nako tanan.

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chicogon · « **Reply #75 on:** April 02, 2012, 07:35:02 AM »

Thank you... most of these music - except Christian Art Songs - are already on YouTube

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #76 on:** April 02, 2012, 07:45:42 AM »

The one that I really like is the song titled, "A Mark of Priestly Bliss", peformed by Rev. Father J. Roel Lungay.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xLTRK1XBQI#

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #77 on:** April 02, 2012, 07:47:19 AM »

By and By
Peformed by Rev. Father J. Roel Lungay

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUqmx4xf8uw#

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #78 on:** April 02, 2012, 10:54:03 AM »

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-X4FAuzDI4#

SONG TO THE GUARDIAN ANGEL

I really like this song, too, Father R.

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #79 on:** May 09, 2013, 01:56:30 PM »

hehehe! beautiful thread. nindot jud.

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chicogon · « **Reply #80 on:** May 10, 2013, 01:52:49 PM »

hehehe! beautiful thread. nindot jud.

Thank you, Bran!

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Lorenzo · « **Reply #81 on:** May 10, 2013, 11:23:58 PM »

You're welcome, Fr. Roel. Please post more songs diri so maka enjoy ta tanan.

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chicogon · « **Reply #82 on:** May 11, 2013, 05:36:50 AM »

Thank you. I wish these were all recorded... maybe one day

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chicogon · « **Reply #83 on:** February 21, 2014, 03:27:43 AM »

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOw72r1-gm8#

A HOUSE BY THE SIDE OF THE ROAD

Lyrics

A HOUSE BY THE SIDE OF THE ROAD

Words by Catherine Janssen Irwin
Music by Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
It's only a house by the side of the road
But inside it's a home sweet and fair;
So dear are its humble furnishings
And God's love is evident there.

2
It's only a house by the side of the road
Yet, a palace could never compare,
As the people inside who live there with pride
Prefer it to life anywhere.

Refrain:
A family so loving, tender and true,
Unselfish in their daily tasks,
Enjoying life's pleasures though in small measures
And willing to give what life asks.

(Repeat 1 and 2)

(Repeat Refrain)

(Repeat 1)

Coda:
And God's love is evident there.

Words by Catherine Janssen Irwin. Copyright Â© 1992, Salesian Missions/New Hope Books.
All rights reserved. Used by permission
Music by Fr. J. Roel Lungay, Copyright Â© 1997 Fro's Music

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chicogon · « **Reply #84 on:** February 21, 2014, 03:31:51 AM »

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i59OGwqV-hc#

TIME TO REJOICE

Lyrics:

TIME TO REJOICE

Text: Beverly J. Anderson
Music: Fr. J. Roel Lungay

1
Open the windows and let the sun in -
Oh, listen how - sweet the birds sing;
The bond of winter has broken away,
It's time to rejoice and greet spring.

2
Hillsides are lovely in green once again,
And blossoms appear on the trees.
Flowers are waking aroused by spring's kiss,
And lilac scent drifts on the breeze.

3
Earth now is bursting with joy and rebirth.
Oh, how can a soul fail to sing!
After life's winter comes heart - peace and hope -
All part of God's promise called spring.

Text: Beverly J. Anderson, Copyright Â© 1994 Salesian Missions/New Hope Books
All rights reserved. Used by permission
Music: Fr. J. Roel Lungay, Â© 1995 Fro's Music

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