Songs of Praise the Angels Sang - Young Voices Festival (Upper voices)

An inspiring service for upper or equal voices, devised to encourage worship in school, church and community. By means of carefully chosen readings, prayers and music, 'Songs of Praise the Angels sang' celebrates the joy of singing in this, the 90th anniversary year of the RSCM.

GATHERING TO WORSHIP GOD
Gathering song: Over my head

1–HOW CAN I KEEP FROM SINGING?
Responsory
Hymn: To God be the Glory!
Reading: Fulfilment
Anthem: I will sing of thy great mercies
Reading: Sing joyfully to the Lord
Prayer

II–UNITED IN SONG
Responsory
Hymn: For the music of creation
Reading: One body, many parts
Anthem: How can I keep from singing?
Reading: Christian People sing together
Prayer

III–IN TUNE WITH HEAVEN
Responsory
Hymn: Angel voices ever singing
Reading: What happens in heaven?
Anthem: Songs of praise the angels sang
Reading: Worship in heaven
Thanksgiving Prayers

SENDING OUT
Song: He came singing love
Blessing
Hymn: O praise ye the Lord