It written by French Roman Catholic priest Lucien Deiss (1921-2007), and published in 1970 by World Library Publications, in Deiss' collection, Biblical Hymns and Psalms, Volume II.
It apparently has not been widely published in hymnals in the western world - but requests to this website show that it is known in various countries in Africa and Asia, at least.
The tune it is set to is sometimes known as CALLED TO PROCLAIM.
The tune it is set to is sometimes known as CALLED TO PROCLAIM.
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Male cantor, soprano soloist and congregation, with organ backing
Small group with keyboard backing:
Instrumental - piano
Cantor and choir with organ - studio recording:
Lyrics
The full lyrics are still copyright (though they can be found here) - a rough outline is:Chorus /Antiphon
The Spirit of God rests upon me.
... consecrates me.
... bids me go forth to proclaim his peace, his joy.
Each verse has four lines:
- The first is "The Spirit of God sends me forth",
- The second is "Called to witness the kingdom of Christ among all the nations;"
- The last is "My spirit rejoices in God, my Saviour"
The third line in each verse is different, and names specific actions that Christians are called to, eg:
1 ... proclaim the good news of Christ to the poor.
2 ... console the hearts overcome with great sorrow.
3 ... comfort the poor who mourn and who weep.
4 ... announce the grace of salvation to all.
5 ... reveal the glory of God among all the people.
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