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Tag: Taize

Happy New Year in the Style of Taize

On December 31, 2011 By Lois RoelofsIn chicago, faith, God2 Comments

At tonight's Taize style service at our church, we sang several simple songs repetitively. The following song felt particularly appropriate as a prayer for the New Year. O Lord, hear my prayer, O Lord, hear my prayer. When I call answer me. O  Lord, hear my prayer, O Lord, hear my prayer. Come and listen …

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