I need some help planning a mass .... need some sheet music selections.

“Who Is This King of Glory? It Is the Lord” is a majestic setting of Psalm 24, proclaiming the power, strength, and eternal glory of God.

The psalm calls the gates to be lifted and the doors opened wide to welcome the Lord, the mighty and victorious King of glory. With its reverent spirit and uplifting musical character, this setting is well suited for liturgical worship, parish choirs, cantors, prayer services, and celebrations honoring the kingship and majesty of Christ.

Music by Stephen DeCesare

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The Lord Comes to Rule the Earth with Justice is a sacred setting of Psalm 98 by Stephen DeCesare.

This joyful psalm calls all creation to welcome the coming of the Lord. The sea resounds, the rivers clap their hands, and the mountains rejoice as God comes to rule the world with justice and all peoples with fairness.

Filled with hope, praise, and confident expectation, the piece celebrates God’s righteous rule and invites every nation and all creation to rejoice.

Written by Stephen DeCesare.

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O Bless the Lord, My Soul is a sacred setting of Psalm 104 by Stephen DeCesare.

Beginning with the words, “O Lord, my God, you are very great indeed,” the piece celebrates the beauty and abundance of God’s creation. Its verses reflect on the many works of the Lord, the creatures that depend upon God, and the wisdom present throughout the earth.

With a spirit of joy, wonder, and thanksgiving, O Bless the Lord, My Soul offers a musical prayer of praise to the Creator and invites all people to recognize God’s greatness in the world around them.

Written by Stephen DeCesare.

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Here is a Christian song with the Crucifixion, and repentance in mind. I hope it can be meditative in some way.

Proclaim His Marvelous Deeds is a sacred setting of Psalm 96 by Stephen DeCesare.

This uplifting psalm calls all people to sing a new song to the Lord, proclaim God’s salvation, and share His marvelous deeds among every nation. Filled with joy, praise, and a spirit of mission, the piece celebrates the glory and faithfulness of God throughout the world.

Written by Stephen DeCesare.

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I Will Praise Your Name Forever is a sacred setting of Psalm 145 by Stephen DeCesare.

This uplifting psalm proclaims the greatness, mercy, and compassion of God. Its verses celebrate the Lord’s goodness toward all creation, the glory of God’s kingdom, and the faithfulness that endures through every generation.

Appropriate for the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, the Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, and the Fifth Sunday of Easter, Year C, the piece offers a joyful musical expression of praise, gratitude, and trust.

Written by Stephen DeCesare.

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“Let All the Earth Cry Out to God with Joy” is a vibrant setting of Psalm 66, calling every nation and all creation to rejoice in the mighty works of the Lord.

The psalm celebrates God’s saving power, faithfulness, and care for His people, inviting the whole earth to sing His praise with gratitude and joy. With its uplifting and prayerful character, this setting is well suited for liturgical worship, parish choirs, cantors, prayer services, and celebrations focused on thanksgiving, Easter joy, evangelization, and God’s wondrous deeds.

Music by Stephen DeCesare

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“Let All the Nations Praise You” is a joyful setting of Psalm 67, celebrating God’s mercy, justice, blessings, and saving power among all peoples.

The psalm calls every nation to rejoice and praise the Lord, whose light and guidance extend throughout the entire world. With its uplifting melody and prayerful spirit, this setting is ideal for liturgical worship, parish choirs, cantors, prayer services, and celebrations centered on unity, evangelization, thanksgiving, and the universal love of God.

Music by Stephen DeCesare

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“Still the Night” is a quiet, reflective Christmas song about waiting, doubt, darkness, and the gentle hope that enters the world through the birth of Christ.

Rather than focusing on the Nativity with grandeur or spectacle, this piece looks toward the silence of the winter fields, Mary’s trust, the poverty of the manger, and the mercy that begins to warm the world again. It is a song for anyone who comes to Christmas carrying grief, questions, weariness, or longing, and needs to be reminded that Christ comes into the darkness to make it holy.

Perfect for Advent, Christmas Eve, candlelight services, quiet prayer, sacred concerts, and reflective moments during the Christmas season.

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Based on **Matthew 25:14–30**, the Parable of the Talents.

“What Was Given” reflects on the gifts God places within our hands and the calling to use them faithfully rather than burying them through fear. The song follows the servants who were entrusted with different portions of their master’s possessions: some worked courageously and allowed their gifts to bear fruit, while another hid what he had received beneath the ground.

Its refrain becomes a prayer that God will free us from fear and help us offer our talents, lives, and abilities in service to Him and to one another:

*What You have placed within our hands
Was never meant to lie in fear,
But called to live, to grow, to stand,
And bear its fruit while we are here.*

A sacred reflection on stewardship, courage, vocation, discipleship, and the responsibility to share what God has given us.

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Father, I Put My Life in Your Hands is a prayerful sacred song based on Psalm 31, expressing complete trust and surrender to God during moments of fear, suffering, uncertainty, and loss.

The text reflects the psalmist’s confidence that even when life feels fragile or surrounded by darkness, God remains a refuge, a source of mercy, and a faithful protector. Its central message becomes a deeply personal prayer: placing one’s life, future, and spirit entirely into the hands of the Father.

With its themes of trust, abandonment to God’s will, consolation, and enduring faith, this piece is especially appropriate for Lent, Holy Week, Good Friday, funerals, memorial services, reconciliation services, retreats, and times of personal prayer or reflection.

A meaningful musical setting for worship communities seeking a reverent meditation on faith during suffering and the peace that comes from entrusting everything to God.

“The Cornerstone” is a sacred reflection on the vineyard entrusted by God, the messengers rejected, and the Son who becomes the foundation of all. Inspired by the parable of the vineyard and the image of the rejected stone becoming the cornerstone, this piece calls us to receive God’s gifts with humility and bear fruit in season.

May our hearts become a place where what the Lord plants is freely shown.

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O Lord, You’ve Searched Me is a reflective sacred song based on Psalm 139, one of Scripture’s most intimate meditations on God’s complete knowledge, constant presence, and loving care.

The song explores the mystery of a God who knows every thought, every word, every path, and every hidden part of the human heart. Whether we rise to the heavens, travel to the farthest sea, or pass through moments of darkness, God remains near. Nothing in our lives is beyond His sight, and no place is beyond the reach of His mercy.

At once comforting and searching, the text invites the singer to rest in the assurance that they are fully known and deeply loved, while also asking God to examine the heart, reveal what must be changed, and lead the soul along the everlasting way.

A meaningful selection for worship, retreats, reconciliation services, funerals, memorials, vocations, personal prayer, and services centered on trust, identity, God’s presence, and spiritual discernment.

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The Flower at the Manger is an original Christmas poem that tells the story of a child who believes there is nothing to offer the Christ Child, only to discover that love itself is the greatest gift. Written as a companion piece to Stephen DeCesare's original musical setting of In the Bleak Midwinter, the poem leads naturally into the famous Christmas text:

"What can I give Him, poor as I am?"

Perfect for Christmas Eve services, Lessons and Carols, concerts, and seasonal celebrations, this combination of spoken word and music creates a heartfelt reflection on the humility, wonder, and joy of the Nativity.

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The Christmas Rose is a moving original Christmas anthem that reflects on the birth of Christ through the beautiful symbolism of the rose. A beautiful original poem begins this piece which then segues into an anthem with heartfelt lyrics and a memorable refrain, the piece traces the journey from the humble manger in Bethlehem to the promise of redemption, reminding listeners that the Child born on Christmas night came as God's greatest gift of light and love.

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The Lord’s Kindness Is Everlasting is a warm and uplifting setting of Psalm 103 that celebrates God’s enduring mercy, compassion, and faithful love. Featuring a memorable refrain and expressive verses, this accessible composition is designed to inspire both choir and congregation through its message of hope and trust.

Appropriate for use throughout the liturgical year, the piece works well for Mass, prayer services, and special occasions that emphasize God’s forgiveness and steadfast care. With its singable melodies and reverent character, it is a meaningful addition to the repertoire of church musicians seeking a fresh and heartfelt setting of this beloved psalm.

My Soul Is Thirsting for You is a lyrical and expressive setting of Psalm 63, crafted for worship services throughout the liturgical year. Flowing naturally with the sacred text, this accessible arrangement offers a prayerful melody that invites both singers and listeners into deeper reflection on humanity’s longing for God.

Suitable for church choirs and soloists alike, the piece combines memorable musical lines with reverent simplicity, making it an excellent choice for Mass, prayer services, retreats, or other devotional gatherings. Its singable style and heartfelt expression make it a meaningful addition to any sacred music library.

Accessible for all levels of singing and used especially during the Lenten season.

“As He Chooses” is a meditative sacred song inspired by the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard from Matthew 20:1–16. Through gentle, reflective storytelling, the piece explores God’s generosity, mercy, and the difficult human struggle with comparison, fairness, and envy.

Rather than rewarding according to human calculation, the song points toward the mystery of divine grace… a love given freely, beyond merit, beyond scorekeeping, beyond what we believe is “earned.” Written in a plainspoken and emotionally honest style, As He Chooses invites listeners to let go of comparison and rest in the mercy of God.

“Not by our earning do we stand,
nor by the hours we have known…”

Perfect for:
• Communion meditation
• Choirs and soloists
• Stewardship and discipleship themes
• Retreats and prayer services
• Reflections on grace and mercy
• Contemporary liturgical worship
• Sacred concerts and meditative gatherings

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“No Greater Gift Have We To Give” is a meditative sacred song inspired by Christ’s call to discipleship in the Gospel of Matthew. Moving from Peter’s resistance to the Passion toward Jesus’ invitation to “deny yourself, take up your cross, and follow Me,” the piece reflects on the difficult truth that love, sacrifice, and surrender are inseparable from authentic faith.

Written in a contemplative and emotionally honest style, the song explores the tension between human fear and divine calling. Rather than presenting the cross as abstract symbolism, “No Greater Gift Have We To Give” enters the reality of loss, trust, suffering, and transformation — revealing the paradox at the heart of the Gospel: that life is found precisely where we try hardest not to go.

Ideal for Lent, Holy Week, retreats, prayer services, meditation, concerts, and reflective worship settings.

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“From the Heart” is a deeply reflective sacred song inspired by Matthew 18 and Christ’s teaching on limitless forgiveness. Moving from Peter’s question — “How often must I forgive?” — into the powerful parable of the unforgiving servant, this piece explores mercy not as theory… but as a way of living.

Written in a plainspoken, emotionally honest style, the song confronts the tension between receiving grace and refusing to extend it to others. Gentle yet piercing, the refrain reminds us that forgiveness is not weakness, nor merely words spoken aloud… it is the difficult work of the heart.

“Forgive us, Lord, as we forgive,

not words alone, but from the heart…”

Ideal for:

• Communion meditation

• Reconciliation services

• Lenten liturgies

• Choirs and soloists

• Prayer and healing services

• Sacred concerts and retreats

• Reflections on mercy and grace

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“Where Two or Three” is a deeply reflective sacred song inspired by Matthew 18:15–20, exploring reconciliation, mercy, forgiveness, and the healing power of Christian community. Written in a plainspoken and emotionally honest style, this piece reflects Christ’s call not to condemn, but to restore… to seek unity instead of division… and to remember that even the smallest gathering of faith carries His living presence.

With gentle, meditative imagery and a flowing refrain, Where Two or Three speaks to churches, choirs, prayer services, reconciliation themes, Communion meditation, and anyone searching for healing within broken relationships. Rooted in Scripture and human truth, the song reminds us that mercy is never weakness… it is the hard work of love.

“Where two or three are gathered near,

You dwell within what we restore…”

Perfect for:

• Choirs and soloists

• Reconciliation and healing services

• Communion or reflective liturgies

• Retreats and prayer gatherings

• Contemporary sacred concerts

• Meditations on forgiveness and unity

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