Hymn to Saint Brigid (Brigid gentle woman strong of spirit)

This is a gentle children's hymn about St Brigid of Kildare, which is included in the Irish religious education programme "Grow in Love"2 which was released in 2017.  

It was written by Irish Roman Catholic composer and liturgical musician, Bernard Sexton.

It is set to an unnamed tune, also by Sexton. This has a 6/8 time signature. In the key of F, the first few notes of the melody are C C C D F F FGA G_ G_   with accompanying chords F / Dm / Gm.

The only known source of sheet music is the Grow in Love teacher's manual.

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Examples

Children's choir with guitar and fiddle:

Lyrics

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

1. Brigid, gentle woman, strong of spirit ....

Chorus:
Let us sing our praise to Brigid, with hearts open,
As we gather here together now to pray.
May her life for us remain an inspiration
May her faith be with us now and every day.

2. Brigid, peaceful woman, who showed courage ...

3. Brigid who gave up her wealth to save us ...

4. Brigid be the voice that guides all peoples ...

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• Hymns about St Brigid

KEEP IN CASE ORIGINAL IS REMOVED, BUT DO NOT DISPLAY 1. Brigid, gentle woman, strong of spirit,
Be our guide, our joy, our hope, our strength, our light.
Brigid brought God's love to all God's people,
And proclaimed it making day from darkest night.

Chorus:
Let us sing our praise to Brigid, with hearts open,
As we gather here together now to pray.
May her life for us remain an inspiration
May her faith be with us now and every day.

2. Brigid, peaceful woman, who showed courage,
Show us all the courage that we so often need.
Brigid loved the poor, the sick and the lonely.
Show us how to love in spirit and in deed.

3. Brigid who gave up her wealth to save us
Teach us kindness, teach us to be more like you.
Brigid who was firm, but always graceful,
In your grace, help us be firm, help us be true.

4. Brigid be the voice that guides all peoples.
Bring us peace from all the conflict in our world.
Lead us to the kingdom of our Saviour.
Lead us to the truth, the truth that we have been told.