Prayers and Hymns

Our Father in Heaven/holy be Your name/Your Kingdom come/your will be done/ on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us today/our daily bread and forgive us our sins/as we forgive those who sin against us/Do not bring us to the test/but deliver us from evil. Amen

O Lord! thank you for the night’s sleep and walking me to the light of this day. I offer you this New Day, my work joys and sorrows. Be with me, guide me and direct me: lead me in the right path that will please you.
May I begin and end this day in your presence and walk through my life knowing that I am never alone.

O God, Giver of all good gifts, we place our minds and hearts before you, asking you to help us in our Examination.
Send upon us Your Holy Spirit to help us remember all that we have learnt.
Keep us calm and alert so that we may be able to do our
Best and glorify and praise you always.

O God! THANK you with my heart’s love for all your
Wonderful blessings.
I THANK you for all the good things and the
Happiness that have come to me through my home.
parents, my school, my teachers,
my close friends and all those.
who love me.
I am truly SORRY that I often take all these
blessing as though they were due to me.
But, I am MOST SORRY when I repay your goodness
to me with ingratitude and sin.
I WANT TO LOVE AND PLEASE YOU, I am DETERMINED
to do this, please give me the courage and love
I need.
Dear God, be with us all on our way home.
St. Claudine pray for us.

India is my country and all Indians are my brothers and sister.
I love my country, and I am proud of its rich and varied heritage.
I shall always strive to be worthy of it.
I shall give respect to my parents, teachers, classmates and all
Elders and treat everyone with courtesy.
To my country and my people, I pledge my devotion. In their
well being and prosperity alone lies my happiness.

Jana-Gan-Mana-Adhinayaka,
Jaya He
Bharata-Bhagya-Vidhata
Punjab-Sindhu-Gujarata-Maratha
Dravida-Utkala-Banga
Vindhya-Himachala-Yamuna-Ganga
Uchchhala-JaladthaTaranga
Tava Subha Name Jage
Tava Subha Ashisa Mage
Gahe Tava Jaya Gatha.
Jana-Gana-Mangala Dayaka, Jaya He
Bharata-Bhagya-Vidhata,
Jaya He, Jaya He, Jaya He,
Jaya, Jaya, Jaya, Jaya He

Look down with favour upon us
as we assemble here
to PRAISE you O Lord!
Grant that in this school
There may be laid the foundations of a CHARACTER
Well pleasing to you
BE thou our Guardian and Guide in all things
and help us to be FAITHFUL and true to the ideals
that are set before us here!
Prevent us from doing any action this day
that would make us ashamed of being called
your OWN CHILDREN!
Bless our parents, teachers, friends and helpers
Bless our country and our leaders.
Bless those who do us good.
Bless even those who seek to hurts us.
Keep our young minds and hearts OPEN.
To All who NEED us and
Bless the people who have no one.
To HELP and COMFORT them this day.
This we ask for your love sake.
Amen. Our Father…….

Strong in our hearts is a deep undying spirit,
Loyal and true to the school above all schools
Where, through the hours, through the days, and the years,
Always as one we’ve been taught to love its rules,
Ch: Waverley reaching up to the sky;
Her girls will always strive and try;
To keep her banner flying high,
When we leave her portals by and by;
Here in our school, in this citadel of knowledge,
We are taught to excel in all we do.
Guided by those who defend high ideals,
We love our school Alma Mater true!

CH: Praised be forever Jesus and Mary
A hymn of triumph glorious hymn.
Urging us in paths of duty
Lifting us beyond the skies
Where God dwells, and ever loves us,
God loves us, heaven is the prize.
Oh thorny crown of deep and ruddy hue.
O wreath of fairest lilies purest white
Enclosing name that men and angles love.
And shedding rays of wondrous heavenly light.
Device of union, strength and glory.
Close-binding hearts that beat in one great cause
Lead on, we follow wherever you may call us.
Our mighty chant to heaven and Victory soars.

CH. Oh dear saint Claudine Thevenet
Our hearts rise in song to our God. Almighty
Who chose to honour you today.

1. Like a flower that shies from all praise
Conceals its true beauty from humans
Yet blossoms in splendor before God alone
Such was your life here on earth.

2. We pray for the courage and zeal
To bring little children to Jesus
So that they may know Him and grow in His Love
And thus give glory to God.

3. God tried you like gold in the fire
He filled up your Youth with great turmoil
“Twas then He prepared your meek soul for His work
How great, how good is our God.

4. And now from among all the saints
Look down on us all here your children
And ask God to strengthen our love and our zeal
To spread His word to the world.

1. In the town of Quebec, in the month of April, was born a tiny
little babe Gift to the Belanger, to our J.M family, & to the
Catholic Church at large. Dina grew with tender love, of her
sovereign king above, Radiate the goodness of our Saviour
Jesus Christ

Ch. And the message is God still loves the world
God still, still cares for you. So throw your life into His hands
Day by day discern His Plans, God is always waiting, calling
you to be a saint.

2. Every trusting prayer that rises upto heaven, seeking
precious help of grace. Striving for perfection in each & every
action, whether at study or play All alone with a single aim, to
glorify His holy name Dina tells the world it’s only thus we
please our Lord. And the message is…

3. Caring for His mission, sharing in His passion, she longed for
the eternal home She was overjoyed that the journey would
soon end & she would have no more to roam. She would always
beg for love, to satisfy her God above. Dina showed us how to
surrender everything to God. And the message is…

This world you have made is beautiful place;
It tells the power of your love.
We rejoice in the beauty of your world
From the seas to the heavens above.

1. The morning whispers of purity;
The evening of your peace.
The thunder booms your exuberance,
in the awesome power you release.

2. The tenderness of a new-born child.
The gentleness of the rain
Simplicity in a single cell.
and complexity in a brain.

3. Your stillness rests in a silent pool,
Infinity drifts in space,
Your grandeur straddles the mountain tops,
and we see your face in each face.

1. O how we love, Mary, to praise you,
Honour your name, bless you always,
You are the Mother of Jesus Christ
And Mother of humankind.

Chorus: You’re the glory of our race,
New every morning in your love,
Virgin most blest, you’re the song in our hearts,
And we will praise you through all eternity.

2. Hail, full of grace, Mother of Jesus,
Queen of the heavens, Queen of the Earth.
Cause of our joy, strength of the weak
And help of all those in need.

3. O Mother blest, for us obtain
To love as you loved, care as you cared
Help us say yes when we are called
To serve and do God’s will.

On this school your blessing Lord
On this school your grace bestow
On this school your blessing Lord
May it come and never go,
Bringing peace and joy and happiness,
Bringing love that knows no ends,
On this school your blessing Lord,
On this school your blessing send,
On this school your giving Lord,
On this school your wealth bestow
Filling all your hopes and wishes, Lord,
In this way you know is best,
On this school your giving Lord,
May it come and with us rest.

Ch. If the spirit of God lives in you, sing to the Lord!
Praise Him of His Goodness!
Deep in the Spirit Your Song!

1. I will play for Him! Joy filled is my song!
My Life is my melody! To him I belong!

2. Deep in Christ I live! Faith in Him my prayer!
When my soul is torn and dry, faith to sense
Him there!

3. Spirit in my heart, sing for me my prayer!
Deep within my heart I know : You are always there!

Change My Heart O’ Lord
Make it ever new, change my heart O Lord, may I be like you
You are the potter, I am the clay
Mould me and make me, this is what I pray
Change my heart O Lord…….

1. O Father dear, we’re here today to offer.
You our hearts of clay, The little love that they contain
We bring to you despite our shame.
For in this love, O Lord we see our self directed charity our secret
partially our hidden greed.
O Lord, do take these stony hearts,
Then in your peace we’ll have a part I
Infuse in them the blazing fire of selfless love.

2. And here’s our life and here’s our toil,
The fruit of sweet upon the soil,
The joy we have in giving free,
Attempt to conquer misery.
Our fight for life, a life that’s pure
And more our struggle to endure.
Though we are tempted to despair
And give up prayer.
O Lord, do take our tribulation and our life’s determination
and our hearts will be at peace within your love.

1. Lord the light of your love is shining
In the midst of the darkness shining
Jesus, Light of the world shine upon us
Set us free by the truth you now bring us
Shine on me(2)

Ch. Shine Jesus shine
Fill this land with the Father’s glory
Blaze Spirit blaze…..set our hearts on fire
Flow river flow…..flood the nations with grace
and mercy
Send forth Your World Lord and let there be light.

2. Lord come to Your awesome Presence
From the shadows into Your radiance
By the blood I may enter Your brightness
Search me, try me, consume all my darkness
Shine on me (2)

3. As we gaze on your kingly brightness
So our faces display Your likeness
Mirrored changing from glory to glory
Mirrored here may our lives tell Your story
Shine on me Shine on me

Ch. Come, Holy Spirit, take hold of my life,
Sign me with your holy love;
Give me your gifts, confirm me in faith;
Spirit come.

1. Spirit of Wisdom, enlighten my mind, make me see things
as they are. Spirit of Wisdom enlighten my words; Let my
mouth speak words of truth.

2. Spirit of Counsel, please show me the way, guide me in
paths that are true and straight. Allow me to lead all to
know their life’s work, Work in me wonders of love.

3. Spirit of knowledge, lead me to light. Open my eyes to
know your love. Believe in me, strengthen me, deepen my
faith, Let me reflect you to all

1. Walking with Jesus
Walking everyday
Walking all the way
Walking with Jesus
Walking with Jesus today
Walking in the sunshine
Walking in the rain
Walking ever day
Walking all the way
Walking in the sunshine
Walking in the rain
Walking with Jesus today

2. Praying with Jesus
Praying everyday
Praying all the way
Praying with Jesus
Praying with Jesus today
Praying in the sunshine
Praying in the rain
Praying every day
Praying all the way
Praying in the sunshine
Praying in the rain
Praying with the Jesus today.

Like a sunflower that follows
Every movement of the sun,
So I turn towards you, to follow You, my God.
1. In simplicity, charity, I follow (2)
2. In simplicity, honesty, I follow (2)
3. In simplicity, fidelity, I follow (2)

1. Do you want my hands Lord (3)
All through the day
To help the needy and the sick and the poor
To work from morn till the day is O’er
I give you my hands (3)
I give you my hands today

2. Do you want my heart Lord (3)
All through the day
To love everybody leaving nobody out
To give your love to those in pain and doubt
I give you my heart (3)
I give you my heart today.

1. God’s love is so wonderful (3)
Oh, wonderful love,
So high, you can’t get over it
So deep, you can’t get under it
So wide, you can’t get around it
Oh wonderful love

Live on, live on in my love (2)
As the Father has loved me, so I love you.
Live on, live on in my love.

1. You will live in my love if you keep my commands
This commandments I give to you:
That you love one another, each one as your sister
Each one as I love you.

1. Every tiny star that twinkles in the night sky,
Every drop of morning dew
Every spark of fire blazing in the furnace
Every captivating view,
Every rainbow, in the sky,
Every pretty butterfly,
Tells the fascinating news to those
Who dare to hope, And the message is:

Ch: God still loves the world!
God still, still loves the world.
So throw your life into his hands
Day by day discern His plans:
God is passionately busy loving you and me

2. Every ocean wave that, breaks upon the sea shore
Every stalk of golden wheat.
Every silver stream that gushes down the mountain
Every drop of honey sweet.
Every eagle flying high, every worm that wriggles by
Tells the…

1. Why let worry get you down?
The Lord is there to help you.
Why put on a troubled frown?
There’s something better you can do.
Cast your care upon the Lord and be sure
He’ll help you.
Cast your care upon the lord, for He’s
Asked you to.
Nothing ever is too great for Him.
There’s never nothing He can do.
Cast your care upon Him, great and small,
He ‘ll see you through.

2. And if things seems inside out, oh! don’t be too Upset, there’s
always a sure way out, a way you never…. Will regret.

1. Make me a channel of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me bring your love.
Where there is injury, your pardon, Lord
And where there’s doubt, true faith in you.
Oh, Master, grant that I may never seek
So much to be consoled as to console,
To be understood as to understand
To be loved as to love with all my soul.

2. Make me a channel of your peace.
Where there’s despair in life, let me bring hope.
Where there is darkness, only light
And where there’s sadness, ever joy.

3. Make me a channel of your peace.
It is in pardoning that we are pardoned.
In giving to each one that we receive,
And in dying that we’re born to eternal life.

1. Give me joy in my heart, keep me praising,
Give me joy in my heart, I pray.
Give me joy in my heart, keep me praising,
Keep me praising till the end of day.

Chorus: Sing hosanna! Sing Hosanna!
Sing Hosanna to the King of Kings
Come on and sing hosanna sing hosanna sing hosanna to the King.

2. Give me oil in my lamp, keep me burning.
Give me oil in my lamp, I pray.
Give me oil in my lamp, keep me burning,
Keep me burning till the end of day.

3. Give me love in my work, keep me serving
Give me love in my work, I pray
Give me love in my work, keep me serving,
Keep me serving, till the end of day.

4. Give me peace in my mind, keep me resting
Give me peace in my mind, I pray,
Give me peace in my mind, keep me resting,
Keep me resting, till the end of day.

Ch: Footsteps walking with me, footsteps I cannot see
For every move I make and every step I take,
I know that they’re with me,
They walk with me all the way, beside me day by day,
Through good and bad, through happy and sad,
Footsteps walk all the way.

1. I’ll never walk in life alone, there’ll always be someone there’
I know he won’t let me down, He’s with me everywhere.
Special things in life I’he done, have been through
Him and His love.
I’ve been blessed in so many ways, thanks to the Lord above

2. I think that my life’s been planned by the one who’s guiding me.
When I’m led by the hand of someone I can’t see
I’m not always sure where to go, that’s where I follow His lead.
I know that the pathway that he shows, will help me to succeed.

1. In His time, in His time,
He makes all things beautiful in His time!
Lord, please show me every day
as you’re teaching me your way
That you do just what you say in your time.

2. In your time, in your time.
You make all things beautiful in your time!
Lord my life to you I bring,
With its winter and its spring,
May I fathom everything in your time.

3. There’s a time there’s a time
Both for sowing and for reaping there’s a time!
Time for losing, time for gain,
time for joy and time for pain,
Every purpose under heaven has a time.

4. There are times, there are days,
Weeks and months, we cannot understand God’s ways!
If for years, we fail to scan
What is His internal plan,
We’ll remember that He CAN all the time

1. This little guiding light of mine
I’m going to let it shine (3)
Let it shine all the time, let it shine.

2. Hide it under a bushel- Oh No!
I’m going to let it shine (3)
Let it shine all the time, let it shine.

3. Take this little light round the world
I’m going to let it shine (3)
Let it shine all the time, let it shine.

4. Make my little light burn to Thee
I’m going to let it shine (3)
Let it shine all the time, let it shine.

1. Silent night holy night
All is calm, all is bright
Round your Virgin Mother and child
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace.

2. Silent night, holy night,
Shepherds quake at the sight,
Glories stream from heaven afar,
Heav’nly hosts sing Alleluia,
Christ the Saviour is born.
Christ the Saviour is born.

JOY TO THE WORLD
Joy to the world! The Lord is come,
Let earth receive her King!
Let every heart prepare Him room,
And heaven and the nature sing, and heaven
And nature sing and heaven, and heaven and nature sing
Joy to the world! The Savior reign,
Let men their songs employ
While field and floods, Rocks, hills and plains
Repeat the sounding joy, Repeat the sounding joy
Repeat, repeat the sounding joy

1. Away in a manger, no crib for his bed,
The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head.
The stars in sky looked down where He lay,
The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.

2. The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes
But little Lord Jesus no crying He makes.
I love Thee Lord Jesus, look down from the sky,
And stay by my side until morning is night.

3. Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay,
Close by me forever and love me I pray.
Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care,
And take us to heaven to live with Thee there.

1. O come all ye faithful,
Joyful and triumphant.
O come ye, o come ye, to Bethlehem.
Come and behold him born the King of angles.
CH. O come, let us adore him,
O come, let us adore him,
O come, let us adore him-
Christ The Lord.

2. Sing choirs of angles,
Sing in exultation,
Sing, all ye citizens of heav’n above
Glory to God in the highest.

3. Their flocks left behind them,
To his lowly cradle
The shepherds obedient with haste make their way.
We too with joyful footsteps now must follow.

Hark the herald angels sing
Glory to the new born king,
Peace on earth and mercy mild,
God and sinners reconciled.
Joyful all ye nations rise
Join the triumph of the rise,
With the angelic host proclaim
Christ is born in Bethlehem.
CH. Hark the herald angels sing
Glory to the new born king.