Celtic Alleluia for ther Feast of Saint Therese

Behold Therese
Celtic Alleluia for the Feast of Saint Therese of the Child Jesus
Christopher Walker - Fintan O’ Caroll
Verses: Leo R. Ocampo

The Lord is good and steadfast in love! Alleluia! (R. Alleluia!)
Stooping to raise his little ones! Alleluia! (R. Alleluia!)
People of God, rejoice and sing!

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Behold Therese, beloved by God! Alleluia! (R. Alleluia!)
Planted with care on Carmel’s mount! Alleluia! (R. Alleluia!)
People of God, rejoice and sing! (Chorus)

Behold Therese, Christ’s faithful bride! Alleluia! (R. Alleluia!)
Shedding her scent beneath the Cross! Alleluia! (R. Alleluia!)
People of God, rejoice and sing! (Chorus)

Behold Therese, Our Lady’s babe! Alleluia! (R. Alleluia!)
Favored to glimpse her tender smile! Alleluia! (R. Alleluia!)
People of God, rejoice and sing! (Chorus)

Behold Therese, sweet child of the Church! Alleluia! (R. Alleluia!)
Nesting with joy in her bosom of love! Alleluia! (R. Alleluia!)
People of God, rejoice and sing! (Chorus)

Behold Therese, apostle concealed! Alleluia! (R. Alleluia!)
Winning her souls with zealous prayer! Alleluia! (R. Alleluia!)
People of God, rejoice and sing! (Chorus)

Behold Therese, great teacher of faith! Alleluia! (R. Alleluia!)
Showing her way of trust and love! Alleluia! (R. Alleluia!)
People of God, rejoice and sing! (Chorus)

As the Presider ascends the sanctuary:

Your mercies, O Lord, forever I’ll sing! Alleluia! (R. Alleluia!)
Your petals of love I’m scattering! Alleluia! (R. Alleluia!)
People of God, rejoice and sing!

The Lord has placed my name with the stars! Alleluia! (R. Alleluia!)
A shower of roses from heaven will fall! (R. Alleluia!)
People of God, rejoice and sing! (Chorus)

It seems to me that if a little flower could speak, it would tell simply what God has done for it without trying to hide its blessings. -Saint Therese
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