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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)
Showing posts with label Benediction. Show all posts
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8/18/2005

Shalom

©2005 Cheryl A. B. Boydston
CCLI Song #4576161
Scripture Reference: John 20:19-23
Theme: peace, benediction
Key: Eb
Mood/Tempo: peaceful/medium

Shalom takes the words of the risen Christ to his disciples, "Peace be with you," and offers them as both a benediction and a commission to the present-day worshiper.

In our congregation, we repeat the chorus a cappella at the end of the song.
Shalom .pdf file (sheet music)
Shalom .mid sound file (audio sample)
Shalom .pdf file (bulletin insert)

Shalom
Verse 1
Receive the words of Jesus,
The very words of Jesus.

Chorus
Peace be with you,
Shalom, shalom.
In the name of Jesus,
Shalom, shalom.

Verse 2
Resound the words of Jesus,
The very words of Jesus.

Chorus

Repeat Chorus a cappella
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7/05/2005

Beyond All Knowledge

©2003 Cheryl A. B. Boydston
CCLI Song #4551564
Scripture Reference: Ephesians 3:14-21
Theme: Christ's love, benediction, wedding
Key: C to D
Mood/Tempo: joyful/gentle

The format for this song is: Verse 1, Chorus, Verse 2, Chorus, Ending. (The ending is the same musical line as the chorus, but modulates from the key of C to the key of D and has new lyrics.)

This song has been sung as a solo at a bridal shower and a wedding; it can also be used congregationally as a benediction.

Beyond All Knowledge .pdf file (sheet music)
Beyond All Knowledge .mid sound file (audio sample)
Beyond All Knowledge .pdf file (bulletin insert)

Beyond All Knowledge
Verse 1
May Christ dwell in your hearts through faith,
May God grant you inner strength.
And may you know, beyond all knowledge,
The love of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Chorus
May you be filled with the fullness of God.
May you be rooted and grounded in love.
May you know, beyond all knowledge,
The love of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Verse 2
May you know love in all its height,
May you know its deepest depth.
And may you know, beyond all knowledge,
The love of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Chorus

Ending
Now unto him who is able to do
Far more than all we can ask or imagine,
Unto him be glory forever.
Forever and ever. Amen.
Forever and ever. Amen.
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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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Wherever I Go

©2002 Cheryl A. B. Boydston
CCLI Song #4551739
Scripture Reference: Psalm 139
Theme: benediction, blessing, trust
Key: C
Mood/Tempo: reflective/medium


This song, based on the words of the Psalm 139, has the format: Verse, Prechorus, Chorus, Prechorus, Chorus. The words and music of the prechorus section build to the chorus, where we can express, with the psalmist, our confidence in God's guidance, even to life everlasting.

"Wherever I Go" can be used as a benediction, an affirmation of faith, or as a song of blessing for a service of baptism.

Wherever I Go .pdf file (sheet music)
Wherever I Go .mid sound file (audio sample)
Wherever I Go .pdf file (bulletin insert)

Wherever I Go
Verse
Lord God, wherever I go today
You know my steps,
You know my way.
And though I know you only in part,
You know ev'rything
That is in my heart.

Prechorus
You know my thoughts,
You know my days,
You know my paths
And all my ways.

Chorus
If I rise up on the wings of the morning,
Or if I go down to the farthest sea,
Still you will lead me to life everlasting,
You place your hand of blessing on me.


Repeat Prechorus and Chorus

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You place your hand of blessing on me.
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