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Christ, Be Our Light

80230

Unison, DescantKeyboard, Guitar, Flute, Trumpet in Bb

Bernadette Farrell

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© 1993, Bernadette Farrell. Published by OCP Publications, 5536 NE Hassalo, Portland, OR 97213. All rights reserved.

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*Play first four measures as Intro.

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Christ, Be Our Lightfor my friends in East London, whose faith is a light

for Assembly, Unison Choir, Descant, Keyboard, Guitar, Flute and B � Trumpet

Bernadette Farrell

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Christ, Be Our Light(Guitar/Vocal)

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Performance NotesThis song was originally written for the dedication of a church, St. Gabriel’s in Upper

Holloway. The assembly was to be in semi-darkness, with only the Paschal candle burning. Thelight would spread around the church during the song as individual candles were lit. Somethingwas needed which could be sung without words or rehearsal.

The text is appropriate for many different occasions. The refrain is for everyone, while theverses might be sung by a soloist or group. Sing the refrain strongly, emphasizing the first beat ofthe measure. And, as always, only introduce the descant once the melody is swinging.

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© 1993, OCP Publications, 5536 NE Hassalo, Portland, OR 97213. All rights reserved.

INTRO: ( q = ca. 132 ) VERSE 1: REFRAIN: VERSES 2, 3, 4:

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Christ, Be Our LightB � TRUMPET Craig Kingsbury

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Assembly EditionCHRIST, BE OUR LIGHT

Bernadette Farrell


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Christ, be our light! Shine in your church gath ered to day.

Refrain

Christ, be our light! Shine in our hearts. Shine through the dark ness.

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truth,hope,wa

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