Catholic Book of Worship III ‎#642

642. O Lord, You Died That All Might Live

1 O Lord, you died that all might live
And rise to see the perfect day.
The fullness of your mercy give
To this our friend for whom we pray.
O Lamb of God, Redeemer blest,
Grant him/her eternal light and rest.

2 Lord, bless our friend who died in you,
As you have given him/her release.
Enliven him/her since he/she was true,
And give him/her everlasting peace.
O Lamb of God, Redeemer blest,
Grant him/her eternal light and rest.

3 In your green, pleasant pastures feed
The sheep that you have summoned hence;
And by the still, cool waters lead
Your flock in loving providence.
O Lamb of God, Redeemer blest,
Grant him/her eternal light and rest.

4 Direct us with your arm of might,
That with our friend we may all come
To dwell within your city bright,
Jerusalem, our heav'nly home.
O Lamb of God, Redeemer blest,
Grant him/her eternal light and rest.

Text Information

• First Line: O Lord, you died that all might live
• Title: O Lord, You Died That All Might Live
• Author: Richard F. Littledale, 1833-1890 (alt.)
• Refrain First Line: O Lamb of God, Redeemer blest
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1994
• Topic: Order of Christian Funerals: Vigils - Hymns; Order of Christian Funerals: Funeral Liturgy

Tune Information

• Name: MELITA
• Composer: John B. Dykes, 1823-1876
• Meter: LM with refrain
• Key: C Major