Because I’m a liturgical snob and it is ingrained in me that you do *NOT* sing or say “Alleluia” during Lent, I’m unable to pick hymns that do — it just seems wrong even if it’s a man-made rule. Thus, we’re going with another Lenten hymn in a minor key, one that works for Holy Week additionally. The words are by Synesius of Cyrene and date from the 5th century.<\/p>\n
Lord Jesus, think on me,
\nand purge away my sin;
\nfrom harmful passions set me free,
\nand make me pure within.<\/p>\nLord Jesus, think on me,
\nwith care and woe oppressed;
\nlet me thy loving servant be,
\nand taste thy promised rest.<\/p>\nLord Jesus, think on me,
\nnor let me go astray;
\nthrough darkness and perplexity
\npoint thou the heavenly way.<\/p>\nLord Jesus, think on me,
\nthat, when the flood is passed,
\nI may the eternal brightness see,
\nand share thy joy at last.<\/p>\nLord Jesus, think on me,
\nthat I may sing above
\nto Father, Holy Ghost and thee
\nthe songs of praise and love.
\n(HT: Oremus<\/a>)<\/p><\/blockquote>\nI’m also a church music snob so I’m going with the Brits for this one, more specifically the Choir of King’s College.<\/p>\n
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