Holy Cross Music Notes with Chuck

Our musical worship this Sunday begins with the Sequence song, “Be Thou My Vision”, which began as a 6th‑century Irish monastic prayer attributed to St. Dallán Forgaill; later translated into English and paired with the traditional Irish folk tune Slane. It leads us with its wholehearted plea for God to be the believer’s guiding light, true wisdom, and sole source of security, shaping a life centered entirely on divine presence. 

During the offertory, please join the band in singing “When It’s All Been Said and Done”. It was written by Irish worship leader Robin Mark in the late 1990s as part of his growing contribution to contemporary Christian praise music. The lyrics center on the humble recognition that, at life’s end, only our love for God and faithfulness to Christ truly endure, inviting believers to live with eternal priorities rather than temporary accomplishments. Amen to that!

Our communion hymn is “Psalm 23” by Stuart Townend, written in the late 1990s; it is a contemporary musical setting of the biblical psalm that blends gentle folk‑influenced melody with a pastoral, prayerful tone. Townend’s intent was to help worshipers internalize the psalm’s message of God’s steadfast guidance and comforting presence, inviting believers to sing its promises as a personal declaration of trust.

We close our worship service by singing “In Christ Alone”, written in 2001 by Keith Getty and Stuart Townend. It was crafted as a modern hymn that blends rich theological depth with a memorable, congregational melody. The song is meant to draw believers into a profound reflection on Christ’s saving work—His incarnation, sacrifice, resurrection, and victorious reign—encouraging confidence, gratitude, and unwavering hope rooted solely in Jesus.