Let all things now living a song of thanksgiving
To God our Father triumphantly raise
Who fashioned and made us, protected and saved us,
Who guideth us on to the end of our days.
His banners are o’er us, his light goes before us
A pillar of fire shining forth in the night: 

The lyrics for this song are based on a poem written by Milton Delgado.

Also see the 2026 orchestral version of this song.

JUST SUPPOSE
Milton Delgado (c)2015

Intro: A Asus2  A Asus2

   A  Asus2      E  Eadd9  E
Suppose, just suppose
F#m                 D              A   E
That the winds were never again to blow
    F#m                D        A   E
And that there were no seeds to sow
         F#m        Asus4  A      
And we'd never see another spring
      F#m            Asus4  A       
And a robin could no longer sing.
   F#m  D     A  Asus2   A  Asus2
Suppose. Just suppose.

   A  Asus2      E  Eadd9  E
Suppose, just suppose
F#m              D               A   E
That the flowers could no longer bloom
    F#m                D        A   E
And that there were no stars or moon
    F#m               Asus4    A      
And trees were rooted from the ground
F#m                   Asus4  A      
And the world stopped spinning around.
   F#m  D     A Asus2  A Asus2
Suppose. Just suppose.

[CHORUS]
   D                   E              A  
Suppose the oceans and rivers were to dry.
    D              Fmaj7    Gmaj7  D
The soaring eagles could no longer fly.
    Am7           Bm7      
The sun no longer sent its light.
Am7               Bm7      
Galaxies vanished from the night.
           Am7             Em7       F#m7
Oh, that's not supposed to be how it goes!

B Bsus4 B     F# Fadd9# F#
Suppose, just suppose
G#m              E               B   F#
That we could no longer hope for peace
    G#m              E        B   F#
And that the rains decided to cease.
     G#m          E        B      
Then suddenly ... love was lost.
G#m             E          B      
Who'd remain to suffer the cost?
   G#m  E     G#m  E
Suppose. Just suppose.
     G#m  E        B  Bsus4  B
Just suppose. Just suppose.

Originally published 4-21-2015

Lord, Bring Us Back is an original Christian song of repentance, hope, and God's endless mercy. Through its prayerful lyrics and memorable melody, this sacred work invites us to return to the Lord with humble hearts, trusting in His forgiveness and love. Whether used during Lent, a reconciliation service, Eucharistic Adoration, or personal prayer, this song serves as a beautiful reminder that God is always ready to welcome His children home.

Responsorial Psalm 85(86):5-6,9-10,15-16 for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A - WORDS + CHORDS
Key of Bm
Capo 2

                          Amaj7                                   Em7
Response - O Lord, You are good and forgiving. (X 2)

      Amaj7                                      Em7
O Lord, You are good and forgiving,
          Amaj7                   Em7
full of love to all who call.
           Fmaj7                             Cmaj7
Give heed, O Lord, to my prayer
           Fmaj7                                 Cmaj7
and attend to the sound of my voice.

                          Amaj7                                   Em7
Response - O Lord, You are good and forgiving. (X 2)

Responsorial Psalm 85(86):5-6,9-10,15-16 for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, LATIN MIX - WORDS + CHORDS
Key of Bm
Capo 2

                          Amaj7                                   Em7
Response - O Lord, You are good and forgiving. (X 2)

      Amaj7                                      Em7
O Lord, You are good and forgiving,
          Amaj7                   Em7
full of love to all who call.
           Fmaj7                             Cmaj7
Give heed, O Lord, to my prayer
           Fmaj7                                 Cmaj7
and attend to the sound of my voice.

                          Amaj7                                   Em7
Response - O Lord, You are good and forgiving. (X 2)

I recently updated the A Parish Inheritance project by creating a centralized resource page containing all of the supporting documents, templates, examples, and AI workflow instructions used in the hymn analysis framework.

Resources include:

What Is a Catholic Hymn?
A Pastoral Look at the Hymns We Sing: Past and Present
Appendix D: Hymn Analysis Template
Appendix E: Sample Hymn Analyses
AI Analysis Guide for Liturgical Hymnody

The framework is designed as a formation tool for pastors, musicians, and parish leaders interested in evaluating hymn texts according to Catholic doctrinal and liturgical criteria. The AI guide demonstrates how large language models can be used as research assistants while keeping the Church's principles and human discernment at the center of the process.

Those interested can find the resources here:

AI Tools for A Parish Inheritance

I welcome feedback from members and hope these materials contribute to ongoing discussions about Catholic hymnody, sacred music, and parish formation.

Domingo 16 Ordinario A - Salmo 85 - Tú, Señor, eres bueno y clemente. Descarga gratuita de partituras en el siguiente enlace. Todos los versos del salmo están disponibles. / Responsorial psalm in Spanish for the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Free download of sheet music at the following link. All the psalm verses are available.

insong.org/product/domingo-16-ordinario-a-salmo-85-tu-senor-eres-bueno-y-clemente

YouTube video: https://youtu.be/kejCFzEBsGE

Originally published July 17, 2020.

“The Cornerstone” is a sacred reflection on the vineyard entrusted by God, the messengers rejected, and the Son who becomes the foundation of all. Inspired by the parable of the vineyard and the image of the rejected stone becoming the cornerstone, this piece calls us to receive God’s gifts with humility and bear fruit in season.

Responsorial Psalm for the 16th Sunday of Ordinary Time Year A: Lord, you are good and forgiving. Free-to-use psalm tune from the composition of Erwin Cabucos. Please leave a message here which parish you are from and for which you are singing this Psalm. Please see, attached, lyrics with guitar chords.
 

Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah  Hallelujah 

1) Praise the Lord, you his servants;  
    praise the name of the Lord.
   Let the name of the Lord be praised,
    both now and for evermore.
   From the rising of the sun – to the place where it sets,
    the name of the Lord – is to be praised.
 
2) The Lord is exalted over all the nations,
    his glory above the heavens.

A meditative piano solo that is featured in the piano series "The Rosary" - meditative piano solos that are to be played as background music while people are praying the Rosary.

Responsorial Psalm 64(65):10-14 for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A - WORDS + CHORDS
Key of D

                      D                E            A    D              E            E7   A
Response - Some seed fell into rich soil and produced its crop.

          D                                             A
You care for the earth, give it water,
         E                 A
you fill it with riches.
           D              E                   F#m
Your river in heaven brims over
            D              E
to provide its grain.

                      D                E            A    D              E            E7   A
Response - Some seed fell into rich soil and produced its crop.

A meditative piano solo that is featured in the piano series "The Rosary" - meditative piano solos that are to be played as background music while people are praying the Rosary.

Instrumentation: Voice, piano trio
Duration: 3’

A fisher in China just before dawn
Unrecorded, unremembered
And gone before He arrived
Was it enough for the waiting room?
Was it enough to be a thread?

A soldier in England after Rome’s fall
On the surface, rough and violent
But did grace shine at the end?
Did it save him from separation?
Was it enough to make a thread?

A servant in New Spain knows her failures
Hides in the back every Sunday
And keeps praying to improve
Did that leave her in the gray fire?
Was it enough to make a thread?

One of the most beloved hymn dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary has been freshly arranged and scored for a Piano solo. Can be used any time the liturgy calls for a Marian celebration. Accessible and appropriate for any church or concert setting.

The seed that falls in good ground will yield a fruitful harvest Psalms 64 for the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A. Composed by Erwin Cabucos from Catholic Church Hymns

A medley of three of the most commonly used eucharistic hymns: "Adoro Te Devote", "O Lord, I Am Not Worthy" and "O Salutaris Hostia". Scored for a piano solo. Can be used any time throughout the liturgical year. Accessible and appropriate for any church setting.