Strengthen for Service

Jessica French

Strengthen for service, O Lord,

hands that holy things have taken;

and let ears that heard your most holy word

to lesser things never awaken.

Lord, may tongues which “Holy” sang

be free from all deceiving,

may eyes which saw your love be bright,

heavenly hope perceiving;

and may feet that walked along hallowed courts

from your true light never be banished.

May bodies by your Body fed

be with your new life replenished.

Amen.

– from the Syro-Malabar Liturgy (5th century)

The Diocesan Choir of Orange

The Cathedral Brass Ensemble

Christ Cathedral (Crystal Cathedral)

David Ball, Cathedral Organist and Head of Music Ministry

Dr. Emma Whitten, Associate Organist

Lauren McCaul, Cathedral Music Administrator

Bryce Schmidt, Instrumental Contractor