Disaster Prayer 1: To Commemorate Those Who Suffered from Hurricane Helene 2024, Vocal Line and Chords Only
**This listing is for the vocal score with letter chords for the accompaniment.**
This lament is a responsive prayer arranged for cantor and congregation, choir and congregation, two singers, or any similar ensemble. It is written from the perspective of the Christian faith. Although written in response to the tragedies occurring from Hurricane Helene, the lyrics are generic enough to transfer to other times of communal disaster. This prayer of lament is intended to be used as part of a larger service and can be adapted to the various expressions of Christianity.
For Solo Voice + Accompaniment
Key: D Minor Natural
Range: Bb3-D5
Time: 2:35
Pages in Score: 2
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Themes: Prayer, Christianity, Lament, Grief, Nature
Lyrics
Refrain 1
God, save us. Have mercy, oh Lord.
Verse 1
We face trouble. We are afraid.
Waters rising. Winds destroying.
Refrain 2
Lord, have mercy. Save us, our God.
Verse 2
In destruction, in deepest loss
Fear is rising, death is present.
Refrain 1
Verse 3
We turn to you. We send our plea.
Seeking people, hands in action.
Refrain 2
Bridge
Hope is fading.
Fear is growing.
May hope never cease to live.
May hope flourish.
May help hasten.
May provision
Come here to us.
Hope is rising.
Hope is present.
Refrain 1
Ending
Have mercy, save us,
God, our help.
God, save us.
Have mercy, oh Lord.
Amen.
