[thor76]

Some folks would be amazed to learn that "Come Holy Ghost" actually has seven verses - which are an alliteration of the "Veni Creator Spiritus" (the.....what?).

but, of course.....since this was not written by Marty Haugen or the St. Louis Gay Chorus........er Jesuits....it is not used.

One seemingly traditional hymn - which was originaly an Anglican hymn for major feasts and processions - is "Lift High the Cross" - and it is sometimes used for Confirmations. Emasculated of most of its masculine pronouns, it was stripped by "Catholic" publishers to a measley 4 verses. In reality it has 12 magnificent verses which praise the power of the Cross in its triumph over sin, death, and Satan himself!

Here are examples of verses which would be an inspiration to the average 12 - 13 year old.........and would frighten the gay priests:

"Led on their way by this triumphant sign, teh hosts of God, in conquering ranks combine"

"Each newborn soldier of the Crucified bears on his brow the seal of Him who died"

"This is the sign which Satan's legions fear, adn angels veil their faces to revere"

"Saved by this cross whereon their Lord was slain, the sons of Adam their lost home regain"

"O Lord, once lifted on this glorious tree, as thou hast promised, draw men unto Thee"

"From farthest regions let them homage bring, and on His cross, adore their Saviour King"

"set up Thy throne, that earth's despair may cease. beneath the shadow of its healing peace".

"For thy blest cross which doth for all atone, Creation's praises rise before Thy throne!"

Between the magnificent tune written by Sidney H. Nicholson, and the powerful words.........it must make demons flee!

[murphE]

That's awesome Thor. That was when hymns actually catechized. Well they still do today, but what they teach is not Catholic.

One of my favorites is Holy God We Praise Thy Name. I used to play it when I taught about the Communion of Saints to my CCD class.

[Viva Christo Rey]

For Christ The King

(An Army of Youth) by Rev. Daniel A. Lord, S.J., 1932

An army of youth flying the standards of Truth,
We’re fighting for Christ, the Lord.
Heads lifted high, Catholic Action our cry,
And the Cross our only sword.
On Earth’s battlefield never a vantage we’ll yield
As dauntlessly on we swing.
Comrades true, dare and do 'neath the Queen's white and blue,
For our flag, for our faith, for Christ the King!