Music for Lent 2020
Lent is the time when we wander in the wilderness together, and find still quiet spaces to listen for the voice of God. Everything gets a little more spare, our music included.
Gathering Song
Candle Lighting Song
A Kyrie Eleison, which means, “Lord, Have Mercy.” This Kyrie is from the Iona Community in Scotland. Remember to teach the words . . .
Kyrie eleison
Christe eleison
Kyrie eleison
and provide the English translation . . .
Lord have mercy
Christ have mercy
Lord have mercy
Table Acclamation
This is simple and spare. Please note that the words in this year’s script are a bit different.
Regathering Song
This was written by the students of the Episcopal Student Group at MIT. It’s a lovely setting of the first line of the poem by Wendall Berry.
Final Hymn
This is by Bret Hesla, a singer/songwriter from Minnesota and leader of Minnesota Community Sings.