A P i l g r i m a g e o f P r a y e r

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A P i l g r i m a g e o f P r a y e r
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The T a i z e S e r v i c e
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T a i z e
is the name of a small French village where a
simple prayer community offering hospitality,
refuge and reconciliation in response to the
hostilities of the World War II.   The gentle,
meditative and intimate nature of the Taize
service, with its focus on the chanting of song
and prayer, has come to be appreciated by people
all over Europe and the rest of the world in a
variety of languages.   The Taize service is a
wonderful break from tradition that can be
experienced in a deep, meaningful way by persons
from all walks of life and all age groups.
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T h e T a i z e S e r v i c e
is centered around song and prayers that are
repetitive in nature. Although the songs can be
very beautiful and emotionally stirring, the goal
of song in the Taize service is to allow us to
experience prayer and interaction with God on a
level deeper than just our surface emotions - a
soul stirring that allow us to express our
deepest joys and sorrows, fears and delights to
our God.
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G o d
does not ever stop trying to communicate with us.
But he also does not impose his will on us.
Often, then, Gods voice comes to us in whispers
only heard in silence and meditation. And so
along with chants of song and prayer, the element
of silence also becomes an important aspect of
the Taize service. The silence is meant not to
be uncomfortable but to allow each individual
pilgrim to hear Gods personal and gentle
promptings as we worship together.
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A P i l g r i m a g e o f P r a y e r
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Like a deer that yearns for a cooling stream
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So my soul is athirst for You my God
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(cantor) Alleluia (All) Alleluia Alleluia
Alleluia
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My soul Is thirsting For God For the living God
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When shall I come and behold The face of God?
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(cantor) Alleluia (All) Alleluia Alleluia
Alleluia
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Tears are my only food by night and day
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Always I hear them say Where is your God?
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(cantor) Alleluia (All) Alleluia Alleluia
Alleluia
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Once I set with the throng To the house of our God
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With shouts of rejoicing And praise on the lips
of the crowd
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(cantor) Alleluia (All) Alleluia Alleluia
Alleluia
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What weighs you down, my soul? Why faint in my
breast?
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Hope in God I will praise Him still, My
savior, My God.
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(cantor) Alleluia (All) Alleluia Alleluia
Alleluia
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