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Would “here I Am Lord” Be A Good Hymn To Include In A Roman Catholic Wedding Ceremony?
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Just wondering if the lyrics are wedding appropriate enough… this hymn has always been one of my favourites!
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I think so. That’s always been one of my favourite hymns. I hear that Josh Groban sings a version, & his voice is just beautiful. Perfect for a wedding?
Dan Schutte’s hymn? Why not? The inspiration for the hymn seems to be in the Psalms and in Isaiah 6:8
“And I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?’ Then I said, ‘Here am I! Send me.’”
1.
I, the Lord of sea and sky,
I have heard my people cry.
All who dwell in dark and sin,
My hand will save.
Chorus
Here am I, Lord. Is it I, Lord?
I have heard you calling in the night.
I will go, Lord, if you lead me.
I will hold your people in my heart.
2.
I, who made the stars of night,
I will make their darkness bright.
Who will bear my light to them?
Whom shall I send?
Chorus
3.
I, the Lord of snow and rain,
I have borne my people’s pain.
I have wept for love of them.
They turn away.
Chorus
4.
I will break their hearts of stone,
Give them hearts for love alone.
I will speak my words to them.
Whom shall I send?
Chorus
5.
I, the Lord of wind and flame,
I will send the poor and lame.
I will set a feast for them.
My hand will save.
Chorus
6.
Finest bread I will provide,
‘Til their hearts be satisfied.
I will give my life to them.
Whom shall I send?
Chorus
Really, only your priest and person in charge of music can tell you that. I have found there are a LOT of variations between parishes and some are more progressive than others. It took a lot at our church to move beyond Ave Maria (predictable and BORING) but my friends priest allowed anything! Ask at your church!
Yes.
Being married is a vocation and a sacramental calling.
Both you and your new husband are saying in one voice, “Here I am, Lord!”
Congratulations!
With love in Christ.
It’s a wonderful hymn, but not really bridal.
How about “Let me be your Servant” http://rockhay.tripod.com/worship/music/…
Yes, it’s a lovely song. I love it, too. Talk to your priest about appropriate placement, though.
I love that SONG!!!!!! It is a missionary song though…did you know that? I am not Catholic though….I am Seventh-day Adventist.
I love that song (well as a song for church anyways) I wouldn’t worry about it, if you wanna use it, go for it!! Congrats and good luck!! =]
I think it would work. Very pretty song to use. one of my favorite songs.
Oh dear! It’s YOUR wedding! YOU are the one getting married to your husband! I say speak with your pastor. They will know the rules better than anyone on Yahoo!
Yes….I love that hymn myself.
I used it for mine.
Not sure…but Ave Maria is a must;-)