Give Me The Grace

"Give Me The Grace" is a gentle, purposeful hymn designed specifically to frame the reading of the Gospel during Mass. It serves as a sung prayer of preparation and reflection, focusing the congregation's minds on the scriptures they are about to hear.

The piece is structured in two distinct verses with a clear liturgical function. As noted on the score, the first verse is meant to be sung just before the Gospel, asking God to light up the soul and prepare the lips to proclaim His word. The second verse acts as a response after the reading, praying that the "seed of sacred words" falls on fertile ground so that those who hear it may keep it firmly in their hearts.

For a choir, this short piece offers a prayerful, melodic way to engage with the Liturgy of the Word. Its simple, flowing lines allow the text to take center stage, helping the faithful transition into a state of quiet reverence as the scriptures are proclaimed.