God Our Father,
We consecrate to you the World Youth Day in Sydney in 2008. Guide and protect Pope Benedict and the leaders of the church. Inspire and direct all those leading and planning the World Youth Day. Unite and protect them by your fatherly care. Amen.
Lord Jesus Christ,
Before you ascended to the Father, You promised to send your Holy Spirit so that we might be witnesses to the end of the earth. Bless and multiply the efforts of all our staff and volunteers. Help us to take up our cross and follow you. Under the heavenly sign of the Southern Cross. Amen.
Holy Spirit,
Pour out your grace on this Great South Land of the Holy Spirit and grant to us a New Pentecost. Make of this land a true place of welcome for the yourng people who come conversion of life, a deeper faith, and love for all. Enable them to build a new civilazation of life, love and truth. Make them true witnessesto your power and grace. Amen.
"You will recieve power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses." (Acts 1:8)
Receive the Power
Verse 1
Every nation, every tribe,
come together to worship You.
In Your presence we delight,
we will follow to the ends of the earth.
Chorus
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Receive the Power, from the Holy Spirit!
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Receive the Power to be a light unto the world!
Verse 2
As Your Spirit calls to rise
we will answer and do Your Will.
We’ll forever testify
of Your mercy and unfailing love.
Chorus
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Receive the Power, from the Holy Spirit!
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Receive the Power to be a light unto the world!
Bridge
Lamb of God, we worship You,
Holy One, we worship You,
Bread of Life, we worship You,
Emmanuel, we worship You.
Lamb of God, we worship You,
Holy One, we worship You,
Bread of Life, we worship You,
Emmanuel, we will sing forever.
Chorus
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Receive the Power, from the Holy Spirit!
Alleluia! Alleluia!
Receive the Power to be a light unto the world!