TEXT OF HYMNS IN THE SOLEMN HIGH MASS OF THE SYRO-MALABAR CHURCH 1. GLORY TO GOD Glory to God in the highest. Amen. Peace and hope to people on earth, always and for ever. Amen. 2. OUR FATHER Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Holy, holy, Thou art holy. Our Father who art in heaven Heaven and earth are full of Thy glory; Angels and men sing out Thy glory: Holy, holy, Thou art holy. Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, And forgive us our trespasses As we forgive those who trespass against us; And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from all evil. For Thine is the kingdom, The power and the glory for ever. Amen. Amen. Amen. 3. PSALMS I will extol you, my God, and my King; I will bless your name for ever. Everyday I will bless You, Lord; I will praise your name for ever. Great is the Lord and worthy of high praise; God's grandeur is beyond understanding. (I will extol you ...) Praise the Lord, my soul. I shall praise the Lord all my life. Sing praise to my God while I live. Put no trust in princes, In mere mortals, powerless to save. (I will extol you ...) How good to celebrate our God in song; How sweet to give fitting praise. The Lord rebuilds Jerusalem; Gathers the dispersed of Israel. (I will extol you ...) Praise to the Father, to the Son, And to the Holy Spirit for ever, As it was in the beginning Now and ever shall be. Amen, Amen for ever. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia. (I will extol you ...) 4. RESURRECTION HYMN "Lord, I have washed and purified my hands, And walked in procession around your altar." Lord of all we bow and praise you; Jesus Christ we glorify you; For, you give man glorious resurrection; And You are the One who saves his soul. Glory be to the Father, to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit From eternity and for ever. Amen. Lord of all ... 5. TRISAGION Brothers and sisters, raise your voices And glorify the living God. Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, Have mercy on us. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, Have mercy on us. From eternity and for ever. Amen. Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, Have mercy on us. 6. SURAYA "The heavens proclaim the glory of God." With the hymns of the Holy Spirit And the hymns of Alleluia, Let us commemorate the feast of St. Thomas; Let us now celebrate on this altar. "The firmament declares the work of His hands." With the hymns ... Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, And to the Holy Spirit From eternity and for ever. Amen. With the hymns ... 7. ALLELUIA HYMN Alleluia, sing alleluia; alleluia, alleluia. My heart is stirred by a noble theme As I sing my ode to the King; My tongue is the pen of a nimble scribe (Alleluia) Glory be to the Father, To the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, As it was in the beginning Let it be for ever. Amen. (Alleluia) 8. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION Peace be with you. With you and with your spirit. The holy gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, Proclaimed by (St. Luke). Glory to You Christ, our Lord. 9. ANTHEM OF THE MYSTERIES "In the Lord I put my firm trust." Here is our Lord's precious Body and Blood; With love and respect, Let us gather by this altar. Let us all join with the heavenly choir and sing: God is holy, holy, holy for ever. "The poor will eat and be satisfied." Here is our Lord's ... 10. COMMEMORATION HYMN Glory be to the Father, to the Son, And to the Holy Spirit. Let us remember the Virgin Mary, Mother of God At this holy altar. As it was in the beginning, Now and ever shall be. Amen. Apostles and friends of the only begotten Son of God, Pray for peace in the world. Let the people of God proclaim: Amen, Amen. Let us celebrate the memory of our father St. Thomas, All the just who have triumphed, And the martyrs who have been crowned in glory. The mighty Lord is with us; Our King is with us; our God is with us; The Lord of Jacob is our help. All the departed, both the great and small, Have fallen asleep in You In the hope that through Your glorious resurrection, You will raise them again in glory. Open your hearts before Him. By prayer, fasting, and penance, Let us find favor with the Father, The Son, and the Holy Spirit. 11. SALUTATION AND DIALOGUE The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, The love of God the Father, And the fellowship of the Holy Spirit Be with us all now, always and for ever. Amen. Amen. Let your minds be on high. Towards you, God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob O glorious King! The Qurbana is offered to God, the Lord of all. It is right and just. 12. HOLY, HOLY, HOLY Holy, holy, holy, Lord, the mighty God. Heaven and earth are filled with Your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Hosanna to the Son of David. Blessed is he who came, And is to come in the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest. 13. PENITENTIAL PSALM Have mercy on me O God In your loving kindness. In your great compassion Wipe away my sins. 14. I AM THE LIVING BREAD "I am the living bread at comes from heaven." Our Savior has revealed to His disciples: "I am the bread that came down from on high. He who comes to me and receives with love Will surely live in me for ever, And will inherit the kingdom of heaven." "Open, O Lord, the gates of justice for us." Compassionate Lord, who calls Sinners to your presence And opens the doors for repentance May we enter into your presence And sing your praises day and night. 15. FINAL BLESSING God our Father has blessed us with every grace Through Jesus Christ our Lord; Our Lord has invited us to His Kingdom And has led us to everlasting joy. Amen "He who eats of my body and drinks my blood Will live in me, and I will live in him indeed." Amen "I will raise him up on the last day Without condemnation, And he will enjoy eternal life." Amen In accordance with this promise, May the Lord bless and protect this congregation That has partaken of this holy Qurbana. Amen. May God pour His blessings On those who received the sacred mysteries. May we be sealed with the life-giving sign of the Lord; May we be protected from all evil, Now, always and for ever. Amen 16. AS OUR LORD COMMANDED As our Lord commanded, On the feast of Passover, Let us gather in His holy name In unity, let us offer this sacrifice. Let us be reconciled, And prepare a new altar; With the love of the Lord Jesus Let us offer this Qurbana.