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This Lenten song about being kind may make a great reflection hymn post communion. The spirit of forgiveness, atonement from sinfulness and courage to show love and compassion to others are the themes explored by the song 'Grant Us Courage' composed by Erwin Cabucos. It can also be used as an offertory, communion or gathering hymn for that matter. See music sheet below.

 

Grant Us Courage
by Erwin Cabucos

1.
For the times we may've been blinded by our pride
And lose the days we could shine
For the times we lavish ourselves selfishly
Having hearts of stone, 'to others unfairly
 
Refrain:
Grant us, Lord, the courage to become the people we are called
To be human in the spirit of love
Grant us, Lord, the wisdom to discern the purpose of life
To show the face of Christ by being kind

2.
For the times we may have failed to act in mercy
And choose to give the deed of apathy
For the times we do the ease to criticise
Than offer hope and best advice (Refrain)

3.
For when we fear the challenges of life
In our room of comfort zone, we choose to hide
For the times we doubt your presence in ourselves
And limit our chance to do our best (Refrain)

Grant Us Courage
Words and music © 2024 Erwin Cabucos

Capo 2 Am - D7 - G - D7

                             G                                                       C
1.         For the times we may've been blinded by our pride,
                     Am        D7                   G
            And lose the days we could shine.
                          G                                               C
            For the times we lavish ourselves selfishly,
                           Am                          D7          G
            Having hearts of stone, 'to others unfairly.
 
                                          C                      D7                     G         B7      Em
Refrain:          Grant us, Lord, the courage to become the people we are called
                                    C                  D7        G
                        To be human in the spirit of love.
                                        C                         D7                    G  B7      Em            
                        Grant us, Lord, the wisdom to discern the purpose of life
                              Am                       D7                   G
                        To show the face of Christ by being kind.

                          G                                                    C
2.         For the times we may have failed to act in mercy,
                       Am                       D7        G
            And choose to give the deed of apathy.
                         G                                          C
            For the times we do the ease to criticise,
                      Am    D7                     G
            Than offer hope and best advice. (Refrain)

                     G                                             C
3.         For when we fear the challenges of life,
                        Am                     D7                          G
            In our room of comfort zone, we choose to hide.
                          G                                                      C
            For the times we doubt your presence in ourselves.
                     Am          D7                    G
            And limit our chance to do our best. (Refrain)


 

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