III LENT

Lord, you are truly the Savior of the world.  Give me living water that I may never thirst again. (John 4:42, 15, this Sunday's verse to the Gospel Acclamation, which are also excerpts from today's Gospel reading.)

These passages drew me to today's offertory hymn I heard the voice of Jesus say (Pew Missal, #161), as the second verse alludes to them.

    I heard the voice of Jesus say, "Behold I freely give

    The living water, thirsty one, Stoop down, and drink and live."

    I came to Jesus, and I drank Of that life giving stream;

    My thirst was quenched, my soul revived, And now I live in him.

That said, I now present to you:

MUSIC FOR HOLY MASS

Mass XVII (Kyrie, Sanctus and Agnus Dei)
Save us, Savior of the world (Memorial Acclamation/ICEL chant)
Single Amen (do do-re)

PROPER OF THE MASS:

Readings are on page 108 in the Pew Missal.

Psalm 95: If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts (Owen Alstott)

Gospel Acclamation: Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ, King of endless glory (Fr. Samuel F. Weber, OSB)

Hymns, etc.:

Entrance hymn: Maroon hymnal, #342 Jesus, Name all names above ("St. Theoctistus") (Listen)

Offertory hymn: Pew Missal, #161 I heard the voice of Jesus say ("Kingsfold") (Listen)

- I generally play this tune a tad slower, but couldn't resist posting the fanfare from Boston.  I have to admit that I wasn't expecting a "Picardy third" at the end, that is, when a hymn is in a minor key, but the final chord is major.

Communion anthem: My God, my Father, while I stray (Nicola Montani/A.H. Troyte)

Recessional hymn: Maroon hymnal, #65 There is a green hill far away (first tune/"Horsley") (Listen)

Quod scripsi, scripsi!
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