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1, 2, 3 God Loves MeMICHAEL MANGANThank-you for respecting our Copyright.Schools who have purchased the SCHOOL KIT or SCHOOL MUSIC BOOK for this collection may display these song lyrics for school and classroom use.?However, public display (for other than students and staff) of these lyrics for Worship, Liturgies or Assemblies must be recorded in school or parish copyright licence returns.Litmus Productions songs are covered by the following agencies in Australia and New Zealand:?? Word of Life International? CCLI ? LicenSingDedicationFor my father, Jim Mangan, in honour of his 90th Birthday – 9 March, 2014.“Hey Dad, I love you and God loves you too!”1, 2, 3 God Loves MeWords & Music: Michael ManganOne, two God loves you.One two, three God loves me.Four, five it’s great to be alive.God loves everyone!I am special so are you,My eyes are brown, yours are blue.We’re all different, yes that’s trueBut God loves everyone!I am short, you are tall,I like to dance while you play ball,But there’s no problem there at all,‘Cos God loves everyone!I have dark skin, yours is light,You love night time, I like bright.We’re all different, that’s alright,‘Cos God loves everyone!One, two God loves you.One two, three God loves me.Four, five it’s great to be alive.Six, seven, eight, nine, tenPlease don’t stop, here we go again! One, two God loves you.One two, three God loves me.Four, five it’s great to be alive.Six, seven, eight, nine, tenYes, we got there, that’s the end!? 2014 Litmus Productions, Brisbane, Australia.All Rights Reserved.6We Are The Church of GodWords & Music: Michael ManganIt isn’t just a buildingWith ceiling, walls and floor.The Church is not just brick and stone,The Church is so much more.We are the Church of God,The people are the Church of God.We are the Church, the Church of God,O yes we are!More than a building,The Church is the people inside.We are the Church, the Church of God.Everyone is welcome here,Everyone belongs.Old and young, tall and small,Come and join our song.This isn’t just for sometimes,This isn’t just today,We’ve got to take God’s message outAnd live it every day.? 2014 Litmus Productions, Brisbane, Australia.All Rights Reserved.7Come TogetherWords & Music: Michael ManganCome together, let's celebrate,Sing a joyful song.We are part of one family And God's love for us is so strong.Together we are called,As children of our God,Gathering here to worship and adore.Calling us by name,Different yet the same,Gathering here to praise God's holy name.Blessed with such great things,We come to praise and sing,Gathering here with thanks for what God brings.? 1993, 2014 Litmus Productions, Brisbane, Australia.All Rights Reserved.11Do To OthersThe Golden Rule(Based on Mt 7:12)Words & Music: Michael ManganIn all things, this is what to do:Do to others as you’d have them do to you.In all things, this is what to do:Do to others as you’d have them do to you.If we’d like some kindness,If we’d like some care,If we’d like our friends to always share,To always be gentle,Never call us nasty names,Then Jesus said that we must do the same.If we’d like a friendly smileWhen feeling all alone,If we’d like a cheery, bright, “Hello!”If we’d like all those we knowTo love us and forgive,Then that’s the way that we must also live.? 2014 Litmus Productions, Brisbane, Australia.All Rights Reserved.13When We PrayWords & Music: Michael ManganWhen we pray, we talk to God our friend.When we pray, we do what Jesus said.We praise God and thank God For all the gifts we share.We ask God to help us And those for whom we care.And if we sit quite still, If we listen well,We might hear the voice of God Speaking in our hearts.Yes if we sit quite still, If we listen well,We can hear the voice of God Speaking in our hearts.? 2014 Litmus Productions, Brisbane, Australia.All Rights Reserved.15Come, GatherWords & Music: Michael ManganCome gather, Come gather,Together, Together,We come to praise our God, We come to praise our God.We raise up, We raise up,Our voices, Our voices,We come to praise our God, We come to praise our God.Our God is great and good,Our God is strong.Our God is wonderful,And so we sing this song…Our God cares for us,We know that we belong.Our God loves us all,And so we sing this song …Our God forgives usWhenever we are wrong.We are always welcome,And so we sing this song …? 2014 Litmus Productions, Brisbane, Australia.All Rights Reserved.17The Jesus SongWords & Music: Michael ManganOh, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus,You love me, love me, love me.You teach me how to live and what to do.Jesus, Jesus, Jesus,You love me, love me, love me,And guess what Jesus, yes I love you too!You show us how to be good friends,To stick together ‘til the end,And always to be good and strong and true.When someone has a grumpy day,We should love them anyway,Which sometimes is a tricky thing to do.You tell us all to shine our light,To stand up tall and do what’s right,So everyone will know that God is great.You teach us all just how to pray,How to talk with God each day,To be like you in all we do and say.? 2014 Litmus Productions, Brisbane, Australia.All Rights Reserved.19God Is Great!Words & Music: Michael ManganClap your hands. (clap, clap, clap) God is good! God is good! This is a time to celebrate.Clap your hands. (clap, clap, clap) God is good! God is good!God is good and God is great!God is good and God is great!Stamp your feet ...Pat your knees ...Click your tongue ...Shout “Hip hooray!” ...?1998, 2014 Litmus Productions, Brisbane, Australia.All Rights Reserved.21God Is Great! (Christmas Version)Words & Music: Michael ManganClap your hands. (clap, clap, clap) It’s Christmas time! It’s Christmas time! This is a time to celebrate.Clap your hands. (clap, clap, clap) It’s Christmas time! It’s Christmas time!God is good and God is great!God is good and God is great!Stamp your feet ...Pat your knees ...Click your tongue ...Shout “Hip hooray!” ...?1998, 2014 Litmus Productions, Brisbane, Australia.All Rights Reserved.22God Is Great! (Easter Version)Words & Music: Michael ManganClap your hands. (clap, clap, clap) It’s Easter time! It’s Easter time! This is a time to celebrate.Clap your hands. (clap, clap, clap) It’s Easter time! It’s Easter time!God is good and God is great!God is good and God is great!Stamp your feet ...Pat your knees ...Click your tongue ...Shout “Hip hooray!” ...?1998, 2014 Litmus Productions, Brisbane, Australia.All Rights Reserved.23God Is Great! (Mothers’ Day Version)Words & Music: Michael ManganClap your hands. (clap, clap, clap) It’s Mothers’ Day! It’s Mothers’ Day! This is a time to celebrate.Clap your hands. (clap, clap, clap) It’s Mothers’ Day! It’s Mothers’ Day!God is good and God is great!God is good and God is great!Stamp your feet ...Pat your knees ...Click your tongue ...Shout “Hip hooray!” ...?1998, 2014 Litmus Productions, Brisbane, Australia.All Rights Reserved.24God Is Great! (Fathers’ Day Version)Words & Music: Michael ManganClap your hands. (clap, clap, clap) It’s Fathers’ Day! It’s Fathers’ Day! This is a time to celebrate.Clap your hands. (clap, clap, clap) It’s Fathers’ Day! It’s Fathers’ Day!God is good and God is great!God is good and God is great!Stamp your feet ...Pat your knees ...Click your tongue ...Shout “Hip hooray!” ...?1998, 2014 Litmus Productions, Brisbane, Australia.All Rights Reserved.25The Family of GodWords & Music: Michael ManganWe are part of the family,The family of God.We belong to the family,The family of God. Just like a mother’s love,God loves us too.Just like a father’s gentle care,God cares for us too.God welcomes everyone,To come and celebrate.We thank our God for all we haveAs we gather here today.We are the children of God,We share in God’s own dream.We are called to share God’s loveWith everyone we meet.? 2014 Litmus Productions, Brisbane, Australia.All Rights Reserved.27Come and PrayWords & Music: Michael ManganWe gather here in this place of prayer,A sacred, holy space.We gather here in this place of prayer,Come now, come and pray.We gather here to celebrate,We gather here to pray.We come to thank and praise our God,To share God’s love today.Sometimes we stand, sometimes we sing,Sometimes we sit quite still.We come to hear God’s holy WordAnd we will listen well.? 2014 Litmus Productions, Brisbane, Australia.All Rights Reserved.29God Made Everything(Based on Genesis 1)Words & Music: Michael ManganGod made everything, God made you and me.God made everything, God made you and me.God made the sun and the moon and the stars in the sky.God turned darkness into light.God made day and God made nightAnd God saw it was good!God made the highest hills and the deep blue seas.God made flowers, God made bees.God made fish and the birds in the treesAnd God saw it was good!God made the crocodiles and the kangaroos,Cows and cats and camels too.God made people like me and youAnd God saw it was good!? 2014 Litmus Productions, Brisbane, Australia.All Rights Reserved.31Mary, Show Us the WayWords & Music: Michael ManganMary, show us the way,Show us the way to love Jesus.Mary, help us to pray,Help us to pray to our God.Mary is mother to Jesus,Mary is our mother too.Mary will help us and lead us and guide usIn everything that we do.Mary was specially chosen,We are chosen too.Mary can teach us to trust and to listenTo what God wants us to do.? 2014 Litmus Productions, Brisbane, Australia.All Rights Reserved.33Do What Jesus DidWords & Music: Michael ManganNow we go out to do what Jesus did,To show God’s love in all we do and say.Now we go out to do what Jesus did,We try to be like Jesus every single day.We go to love one another, As sisters and brothers, We try to follow Jesus every day.We go to share God’s blessingsAnd spread God’s message,We try to follow Jesus every day.We are caring and peaceful,Gentle and joyful,We try to follow Jesus every day.We are Jesus believers,We’re givers and receivers,We try to follow Jesus every day.? 2014 Litmus Productions, Brisbane, Australia.All Rights Reserved.35Peacemakers(Inspired by Mt 5:9)Words & Music: Michael ManganWe are peacemakers, Children of God.Jesus said,“Blessed are the peacemakers.” When someone doesn’t want to share,Will we shout and pull their hair?No, no, no we are peacemakers!If someone calls us nasty names,Will we go and do the same?No, no, no we are peacemakers!If someone wants to join our game,Will we make them go away?No, no, no we are peacemakers!When someone beats us in a race,Will we sulk and make a face?No, no, no we are peacemakers!Will we be friendly every dayIn all we do and all we say?Yes, yes, yes we are peacemakers!Will we welcome everyoneTo come and join in all our fun?Yes, yes, yes we are peacemakers!? 2014 Litmus Productions, Brisbane, Australia.All Rights Reserved.37The Holy Word of GodWords & Music: Michael ManganIn this holy book we have the Word of God.From this holy book we hear the Word of God.We open up our ears, we open up our hearts,We open up our lives to the holy Word of God.Alle, Alleluia! Alle, Allelu!Alle, Alleluia! Listen to God’s Word.Alle, Alleluia! Alle, Allelu!Alle, Alleluia, the holy Word of God!? 2014 Litmus Productions, Brisbane, Australia.All Rights Reserved.39For Your Gifts(Grace Before Meals)Words & Music: Michael ManganFor the food we eat, for the friends we meet, For your gifts, we thank you God.Bless the work and play that we share today,For your gifts, we thank you God.? 2014 Litmus Productions, Brisbane, Australia.All Rights Reserved.41Thank You GodWords & Music: Michael ManganThank you God for the sun so bright,The big blue sky and the clouds so white.Thank you God for the stars at night,Thanks for everything.You are always good to us,In everything you do.We know you always care for us,We thank you God for you!Thank you God for the earth and the seas,The animals and the flowers and trees.Thank you God for the birds and the breeze,Thanks for everything.Thank you God for the gifts we share,For families that love and care,For all your blessings, everywhere,Thanks for everything.? 2014 Litmus Productions, Brisbane, Australia.All Rights Reserved.43Hey Dad, I Love You!Words & Music: Michael ManganHey Dad, I love you, and all the things you do.Hey Dad, I love you, just because you’re you.Hey Dad, you’re the greatest, The best there’s ever been.Hey Dad, I love you and God loves you too!I love the way he always holds me tight,Tells me everything’s alright,Even when I’m sad he makes me smile.He shows me what God’s love feels likeAnd teaches me to do what’s right.Thank you God for making me his child.My Dad’s the handsome, cool, good looking one.His jokes are bad but he’s still fun.He’s strong and smart and always saves the day.He’s pretty much like Superman.If he can’t do it, no-one can.He’s my hero and I want to say …? 2014 Litmus Productions, Brisbane, Australia.All Rights Reserved.46Right Here In My Heart(The Grandparents’ Song)Words & Music: Michael ManganThere are lots of precious people in our lives,Who make us feel so happy, warm and safe.But God gave me special ones, so loving and wiseAnd I just want to say …I love you Grandma, Grandy, Granny, Gran,Nanna, Nonna, Nanny, Nan,Mama, Mima, Oma andYaya, Ma, Grandgran.Happy or sad, in good times and bad,I’m never alone ‘Cos I feel you right here in my heart,In my heart.Near or far, wherever you are,I know you love me, ‘Cos I feel you right here in my heart.I love you Grandad, Pappy, Poppy, Pa,Grandpop, Papa, Gramps and Da,Grandpa, Nonno, Pops, Opa,Grandy, Pop, Dapa.? 2014 Litmus Productions, Brisbane, Australia.All Rights Reserved.47Thank God For My MumWords & Music: Michael ManganWho always hugs me tight,Tells me everything’s alright?Who cheers me up when I am sad? Who’s there to lend a hand,Always seems to understand?My Mum, she’s the one!Every day, when I pray,I thank God for my Mum.Who tells me I am great,Cares for me in every way?Who holds me close and keeps me safe?Who loves me every day,Even when I make mistakes?My Mum, she’s the one!I’m sure that she has got some faultsBut I can’t think of one.Even though she gets no sleepShe always looks so young.The greatest gift I’ve ever had …Is my Mum.Every day, when I pray,I thank God for my Mum.Every day, I’ve got to say, I’m so glad, that you’re my Mum!? 2014 Litmus Productions, Brisbane, Australia.All Rights Reserved.52Suggested Thematic UsesBaptism 1,2,3 God Loves Me Come Together The Family of God We Are The Church Of GodCelebration, Joy, Praise 1,2,3 God Loves Me Come, Gather Come Together God Is Great!Christmas God Is Great! (Christmas Version)Church Come Together God Is Great! The Family of God We Are The Church Of GodCreation, Environment God Made Everything Thank You GodEaster God Is Great! (Easter Version)Family, Belonging 1,2,3 God Loves Me Come, Gather Come Together God Is Great! (Fathers’ Day Version) God Is Great! (Mothers’ Day Version) Hey Dad, I Love You (Fathers’ Day) Right Here In My Heart (Grandparents) Thank God For My Mum (Mothers’ Day) The Family of God The Jesus SongGathering Songs Come And Pray Come, Gather Come Together God Is Great! The Family of God We Are The Church Of GodGod 1,2,3 God Loves Me Come, Gather Come Together For Your Gifts (Grace Before Meals) Mary, Show Us The Way The Family of God The Holy Word of God (Gospel Acclamation) God Is Great! God Made Everything Thank You God We Are The Church Of GodJesus Do To Others (The Golden Rule) Do What Jesus Did Mary, Show Us The Way Peacemakers The Jesus SongMary Mary, Show Us The WayMission, Sending Do To Others (The Golden Rule) Do What Jesus Did Peacemakers The Jesus Song We Are The Church Of GodPrayer Come And Pray For Your Gifts (Grace Before Meals) The Jesus SongReconciliation Do To Others (The Golden Rule) PeacemakersScripture Do To Others (The Golden Rule) Peacemakers The Holy Word of God (Gospel Acclamation)Thanks For Your Gifts Thank You GodAlso available from Litmus Productions:MUSIC COLLECTIONS1,2,3 God Loves Me!20 songs of faith for 5 to 8 yr olds.Creation, Family, Gathering, SendingMothers’, Fathers’ & Grandparents’ DaysMusic Book & CD This We Believe (2012)by Michael Mangan17 songs of our faith for Gathering, Sending, Eucharist, Mission, Jesus, Spirit, Grace, Justice.Music Book & CD True Colours Shine (2007) by Michael Mangan18 songs of mission, peace, justice & shining your light to the world.Music Book & CD This is the Time (2005) by Michael Mangan24 songs for Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, PentecostMusic Book & CD Forever I Will Sing (2004) by Michael Mangan18 Common Psalms for Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter& Ordinary Time Music Book & CD Setting Hearts On Fire (2001) by Michael Mangan15 songs of mission & evangelisation suitable for Gathering, Sending, Eucharist, Confirmation, ReconciliationMusic Book & CD Sing Your Joy (2001) by Michael Mangan48 song compilation from Michael’s first five cassette albums (1993-97)Music Book & Double CD MUSICAL PLAYSThat We Might Live (2011) by Anne Frawley-Mangan & Michael ManganA Musical Play for Holy Week and Easter with one song and scene for each primary/elementary year level.Book & CDThe Star (2008) by Anne Frawley-Mangan & Michael ManganA Christmas Musical Play telling the story of the Magi’s visit to Jesus.Book & CDSCRIPTURE DRAMASMark My Words (2012) by Anne Frawley-Mangan 20 Scripture dramas based on Mark’s Gospel.Book with scripts & background notesLet Your Light Shine (2011) by Anne Frawley-Mangan 20 Scripture dramas based on Matthew’s Gospel.Book with scripts & background notesMEDITATIONOpen Our Hearts (2010) by Michael Mangan & Anne Frawley-ManganChristian Meditation for Children:Music, Scripture, Timed Silence, SongsFour age-appropriate CDsAust:Tel: 07 3264 6766Fax: 07 3264 6919 Int: Tel: +61 7 3264 6766Fax:+61 7 3264 6919email: info@web:Notes On SongsThese songs have been written to help children learn about, and celebrate their faith. While they are primarily aimed at 5 to 8 year old children, many of the pieces will work well throughout the primary or elementary school.Please remember that not all “God songs” are necessarily suitable for use in Masses, even with children. You will find all of these songs valuable in Class Prayer, Religious Education programmes, Prayer Assemblies and Liturgies of the Word. Some of them are also particularly suitable for class and school Masses, along with parish Masses at which a large number of children are present. The liturgically suitable songs in this collection are:Come, Gather is a simple gathering song, aimed particularly at younger children. The echo chorus allows them to easily participate as they joyfully sing of the purpose of the celebration.The Family of God is another gathering song, which images God as both a father and mother and acknowledges us as children of God who come together to share and e Together is one of two previously released tracks on this album and was the first song on Michael’s very first cassette(!), released in 1993. It is still a wonderfully bright and infectious gathering e And Pray can be used as a ‘prelude’ to the gathering song for a Mass, Liturgy of the Word or Prayer Assembly as together we remember that we have gathered in a sacred, holy place to participate, listen, sing and pray. This will be especially useful if the celebration is being held in a hall or space which is usually used for other activities and now needs to become “holy ground.”The “cool” rhythms of We Are The Church Of God carry the cool message that we, the people, are the Church and we are called to live the message every day. It can be used as either a gathering or sending song.Similarly, God Is Great, a vibrant action song of praise for little voices and bodies, can also be used as a gathering or sending song. It is almost a song for every occasion with alternative lyrics provided for Christmas, Easter, Fathers’ and Mothers’ day.The Holy Word of God is ideal as a Gospel Acclamation in Mass and also as a way to reverence the Scriptures in class prayer and other prayer gatherings. If it accompanies a procession of the Book of the Gospels, the chorus can be repeated as necessary.Do What Jesus Did is a recessional/sending song as we go out to follow, and try to be like Jesus every day.54Whilst not meant for use in Mass, the following songs will find a place in Religious Education programmes, Class Prayer, School Assemblies and Liturgies of the Word.There are three “special occasion” songs included in this collection. Thank God For My Mum and Hey Dad, I Love You, for Mothers’ Day and Fathers’ Day respectively. Each contains words of love along a little wry humour. Right Here In My Heart celebrates grandparents. The theme of creation shines through in both God Made Everything, which is based on the Genesis 1 account of creation, and the complementary Thank You God.Prayer is the focus of the gentle When We Pray, while Grace Before Meals will never be the same again after you’ve sung For Your Gifts!The words of Jesus are at the heart of Do To Others (which is based on the Golden Rule), Peacemakers, (from the Beatitudes) and The Jesus Song which is sure to be sung with exuberant gusto!Mary, Show Us The Way inspires us to follow in the footsteps of Jesus’ mother and to ask for her guidance and help.This just leaves the title track 1,2,3 God Loves Me which celebrates our differences and God’s love for everyone! 55 ................
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