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This collection of music is provided as a resource for churches and individuals. The songs that are posted on this site are listed alphabetically on the sidebar below. By clicking on a selected title you will link to these resources:

two printable versions of sheet music -- one includes melody, guitar chords, and an arrangement for keyboard; the other is simply the melody line and can be used as a bulletin insert. This free sheet music is in .pdf format. (If you do not have a .pdf reader you can download the free Adobe Reader).

audio sample -- helps the listener become familiar with the mood and tempo of each song -- you'll hear the computer playing the sheet music arrangement.

May the Lord bless you and your congregation as you plan your worship services, and as you join together to offer praise to God alone!

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What's in a Name?

In Spanish, "camino" is the word for walkway or road; "merced" is the word for mercy. The name Camino Merced suggests the "way of mercy" and reminds us of the prophet Micah's statement regarding what the Lord expects of his people -- "To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God." (Micah 6:8)

7/05/2005

As We Draw Near/As We Go Forth

©2003 Cheryl A. B. Boydston
CCLI Song #4551519
Scripture Reference: Mark 12:29-32; I Peter 5:10-11
Theme: gathering, benediction
Key: D
Mood/Tempo: upbeat/medium

This is a "bookend" song—the first verse is an invocation at the beginning of worship; the second verse is a benediction at the end of the service. When we use it, we do the first verse twice as the opening song and the second verse twice as the closing song.

As We Draw Near .pdf file (sheet music)
As We Draw Near .mid sound file (audio sample)
As We Draw Near .pdf file (bulletin insert)


As We Draw Near
Verse 1 (gathering)
As we draw near we worship You
With heart and soul,
With mind and strength.
Holy God, we worship You
In thought and word and deed.
Surround us with Your radiance,
Support us with Your permanence,
Sustain us with Your holy presence,
Draw us near in peace.

Verse 2 (benediction)
As we go forth we worship You
With heart and soul,
With mind and strength.
Holy God, we worship You
Wherever our steps lead.
Surround us with Your radiance,
Support us with Your permanence,
Sustain us with Your holy presence,
Send us forth in peace.

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