Praise to You O Christ our Saviour

This is a Christ-centered hymn of praise

It was written by by English Roman Catholic composer, church-musician and social-justice activist Bernadette Farrell (b 1957). The first publication was in 1986 by the American-based OCP Publications. Since then it has been included in both US, UK and Australian hymnals. It is widely used as a congregational hymn, but it doesn't appear to have been recorded by any other singers.

Also, although it is written as a full hymn, some people have noted that the chorus alone can be used as a Gospel Acclamation during Lent in Roman Catholic church services.

It is set to an unnamed tune, also by Farrell. This has a 4/4 time signature. In the key of Em, the first few notes of the chorus melody are E ED E B A GA B E with accompanying chords Em / Bm / Em / Am / D / Em.

Christ risen in glory, with is face inclined towards earth, looking at his beloved people and receiving their praise to you o christ our saviour

Downloads

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Choral
setting

Downloadable sheet music:for Piano/Vocal/Chords.

Examples

Choir and congregation with piano - very fast rendition:

Official recording, choir with organ:

Cantor and congregation, piano accompaniment - with clear view of the piano:

Small choir with Guitar and keyboard:

Cantor and choir with guitar and violin:

Lyrics

The lyrics are copyright so cannot be reproduced here. But they are currently available on this website. A rough outline is:

Praise to you, O Christ, our Saviour,
Word of the Father, calling us to life;
Son of God who leads us to freedom:
Glory to you, Lord Jesus Christ!

1 You are the Word who calls us out of darkness ...
Gory to you, Lord Jesus Christ!

2 You are the one whom prophets hoped and longed for ...

3 You are the Word who calls us to be servants ...

4 You are the Word who binds us and unites us ...