Blessed be God, Blessed be God

This is a folk-style hymn for children, to use during preparation for the Eucharist.

It was written by Irish Roman Catholic priest John Columba McCann (b 1961).

Sheet music is available in Music to Honour God's Name.

It is set to an unnamed tune, also by McCann. This has a 6/8 time signature.

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Lyrics

Blessed be God!
Blessed be God!
Blessed be God forever.

Let us prepare the table, the table of the Lord,
With cloths so white, so gleaming bright
Blessed be God forever!

Blessed be God!
Blessed be God!
Blessed be God forever.

Let us prepare the table, the table of the Lord,
With shining light of candles bright
Blessed be God forever!

Blessed be God!
Blessed be God!
Blessed be God forever.

Let us bring bread together to the table of the Lord,
It will become the bread of life.
Blessed be God forever!

Blessed be God!
Blessed be God!
Blessed be God forever.

Let us bring wine together to the table of the Lord,
It will become the blood of Christ.
Blessed be God forever!

Blessed be God!
Blessed be God!
Blessed be God forever.

Let us give thanks to God who loves and feeds all people,
Let us give praise, let us give thanks.
Blessed be God forever!