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Hymns for Novena in Honour of St.Francis de Sales
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Verse-1: O gentle saint with wisdom bright,
You teach us how to seek the light.
The humble way you gently show,
Where grace and love in fullness flow.
Like Jesus born in manger low,
May we in hidden virtue grow.
Chorus: Live Jesus! Our hearts proclaim,
In every joy, through every pain.
With hearts bowed low, we seek His face,
And find our strength in His embrace.
St. Francis de Sales, your words inspire,
To walk in love and holy desire.
Verse-1: Humility, the cornerstone,
Of every virtue God has sown.
In joy or pain, through loss or gain,
We trust His will, His grace sustain.
In serving others, love we give,
And find the truth—in Christ we live.
Bridge: When pride would rise, help us recall,
The Lord who made Himself so small.
Through hidden acts and quiet prayer,
May we find Christ’s presence there.
O Francis de Sales, show us the way,
To live in peace and humbly pray. (Chorus…)
Outro: O saint of meek and humble grace,
Help us to run this holy race.
Through humble hearts, may we proclaim,
God’s mercy, love, and holy name.
Amen, Amen—forever true,
St. Francis, we will follow You.
Hymn-2: “Persevere in Love Divine”
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Verse 1: O faithful guide, St. Francis dear,
Your words of hope we long to hear.
Through storms of life, when trials rise,
You point us toward the endless prize.
Perseverance lights the way,
To walk with Christ each passing day.
Though burdens weigh and fears surround,
In God’s great grace, our strength is found.
Chorus: Persevere! The call is clear,
Through every joy, through every tear.
With hearts steadfast, in faith we stand,
Held by the mercy of His hand.
St. Francis de Sales, your life proclaims,
In holy trust, our hearts remain.
Verse 2: When doubts and fears would dim our sight,
Your gentle words bring truth to light:
“Press on, press on, through joy or pain,
God’s love will always guide and reign.”
No task too small, no cross too great,
We trust in God’s eternal fate.
With steady hearts, through faith we grow,
In Christ alone, His grace we know.
Bridge: When weary souls begin to stray,
Your wisdom calls us back to pray.
“Lean not on strength, but on God’s grace,
And find His peace in every place.” (Chorus….)
Outro: O saint of peace, teach us to stay,
On holiness’s narrow way.
With hearts that trust and never tire,
We persevere in love’s desire.
Amen, Amen—forever true,
In God’s great grace, we’ll follow You.
Hymn-3: “The Gentle Strength of Meekness”
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Verse 1: O Francis de Sales, of gentle grace,
Your meekness shines in every space.
With strength and love, you showed the way,
To patience bright as Christ’s own day.
No harsh reply, no prideful claim,
Your humble heart, a holy flame.
Chorus: Meek and strong, in God we rest,
With hearts of peace, we’re truly blessed.
Through gentle words, His love we share,
Where mercy flows beyond compare.
O Francis de Sales, guide us to be,
A light of grace, calm as the sea.
Verse 2: When tempests rise and anger stirs,
Your call to peace in us occurs:
“Hold steady, let no wrath take hold,
For meekness makes the spirit bold.”
In trials faced, through love we fight,
Reflecting Christ, the source of light.
Bridge: Blessed are those who choose the meek,
In their hearts, God’s truth they seek.
Not weakness, but a strength divine,
A power rooted in the Vine. (Chorus….)
Outro: O saint of peace, with heart so pure,
Through meekness, may our souls endure.
In Christ’s own strength, we’ll walk His way,
And find His love each passing day.
Hymn-4: "The Path of Simple Grace"
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Verse 1: O Francis de Sales, with gentle ways,
You guide us toward God’s loving gaze.
In hearts so pure, His grace is found,
Where peace and love forever abound.
No need for wealth, no worldly fame,
A humble heart will praise His name.
Chorus: Simplicity, the path to light,
A childlike heart, a faith so bright.
With open hands and soul sincere,
We draw our Savior near.
Teach us, St. Francis de Sales, to embrace,
The holy joy of simple grace.
Verse 2: The world may clamour, seeking more,
But true riches lie in love’s great store.
Through simple prayers, in quiet song,
We walk with God and journey strong.
No pride, no claims, just faith’s sweet voice,
In simplicity, we rejoice.
Bridge: Blessed are those who humbly turn,
For heaven’s gates they’ll surely earn.
Like children pure, their hearts will see,
The light of God in simplicity. (Chorus…)
Outro: O saint of peace, your wisdom flows,
Through simple hearts, God’s kingdom grows.
May we, like you, our burdens leave,
And in simplicity, believe.
Hymn-5: “Charity, the Heart of Life”
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Verse 1: O Saint of love, your words inspire,
A heart of charity, pure desire.
With patience kind, in mercy’s glow,
Christ’s boundless love through us will show.
No envy stirs, no pride takes hold,
For love is humble, pure as gold.
Chorus: Charity, the heart of life,
Healing wounds, dissolving strife.
Teach us, St. Francis de Sales, to proclaim,
God’s endless love in every name.
Verse 2: In every act, both great and small,
We answer Christ’s eternal call.
Forgiving wrongs, extending care,
God’s light shines bright, we’re always there.
Bridge: Love never fails, it leads us on,
Through trials faced, to Christ we’re drawn.
Chorus: Charity, the heart of life,
Healing wounds, dissolving strife.
Teach us, St. Francis de Sales, to proclaim,
God’s endless love in every name.
Outro: May we, like you, in love abide,
Forever in Christ’s heart reside.
Hymn-6: Patience, A Virtue Divine
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Verse 1: Through trials vast and moments long,
Patience keeps our spirits strong.
With faith we trust, though answers wait,
God’s loving plan will never stray.
O St. Francis de Sales, so wise,
Teach us to see through patient eyes.
Chorus: Patience leads to love’s embrace,
A steady heart, a life of grace.
In God’s time, the path is clear,
His perfect plan will draw us near.
Verse 2: When tempests rise, we’ll hold our peace,
Through patience, doubts and fears will cease.
Each delay a chance to grow,
God’s perfect timing we’ll come to know.
Bridge: Patience blooms where trust is sown,
In trials faced, we’re not alone.
Chorus: Patience leads to love’s embrace,
A steady heart, a life of grace.
In God’s time, the path is clear,
His perfect plan will draw us near.
Outro: St. Francis de Sales, guide our way,
To wait with faith each passing day.
Hymn-7: Faithfulness, the Heart of Devotion
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Verse 1: Faithful hearts, steadfast and true,
In trials, Lord, we turn to You.
Through every vow, through every test,
Your will alone, our deepest quest.
St. Francis de Sales, your life displays
A faith unshaken, a path of grace.
Chorus: Faithfulness, our guiding light,
Through darkest night, Your love shines bright.
With every step, may we proclaim
Our steadfast trust in Jesus' name.
Verse 2: When doubts arise, or fears take hold,
We cling to promises of old.
With humble hearts, we choose to stay,
In God’s own time, He makes the way.
Teach us, O Saint, to persevere,
To serve with joy and banish fear.
Chorus: Faithfulness, our guiding light,
Through darkest night, Your love shines bright.
With every step, may we proclaim
Our steadfast trust in Jesus' name.
Bridge: Through storms and calm, we stand secure,
Faithfulness makes our souls endure.
Outro: O faithful Saint, inspire our days,
To honor God in all our ways.
Hymn-8: Diligence in the Pursuit of Holiness
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Verse 1: With every step, we seek Your grace,
To grow in love and seek Your face.
Diligent hearts, with hearts aligned,
To live with purpose, soul and mind.
St. Francis de Sales, teach us how to strive,
In holiness, we come alive.
Chorus: Diligence, a path we choose,
To follow Christ, no time to lose.
In every task, in every prayer,
We find Your love and learn to care.
Verse 2: Through toil and prayer, our hearts take flight,
Seeking holiness in day and night.
We build our faith with steady hands,
In God’s great love, we make our stand.
St. Francis de Sales, show us how to grow,
With diligence, our hearts aglow.
Chorus: Diligence, a path we choose,
To follow Christ, no time to lose.
In every task, in every prayer,
We find Your love and learn to care.
Bridge: Strength in each moment, faith in our hands,
Through diligent love, Your will expands.
Chorus: Diligence, a path we choose,
To follow Christ, no time to lose.
In every task, in every prayer,
We find Your love and learn to care.
Hymn-9: Temperance: The Path to True Freedom
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Verse 1: In the stillness of the heart, we find,
A freedom that is born from mind.
Not by indulgence, but self-control,
We find the peace that makes us whole.
St. Francis de Sales, guide our way,
To live with temperance, day by day.
Chorus: Temperance, a path so pure,
To freedom in Your love secure.
With hearts in balance, minds at peace,
In Christ, our passions find release.
Verse 2
Moderate desires, they lead to grace,
Through each temptation, we seek Your face.
Not in excess, but in harmony,
We live as servants, truly free.
St. Francis, teach us how to grow,
In temperance, let Your spirit flow. (Chorus…)
Bridge: Strength to say no, and yes to love,
Freedom found in grace above. (Chorus…)
GENTLE SAINT, GENTLEMAN SAINT
Hymn about St. Francis de Sales
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In Thorens' grand chateau, a noble son was born,
Francis de Sales, a soul with faith to adorn.
With lineage of pilgrims and saints of old,
His path to holiness, a story to be told.
From La Roche to Annecy, his thirst for learning grew,
Humanism's embrace, a world anew.
(Chorus) Gentle Saint, Gentleman Saint,
Francis de Sales, your name,
A beacon of love, a heart aflame.
Through trials and triumphs, your spirit soared high,
A symphony of virtues, reaching for the sky.
To Chablais he journeyed, a mission divine,
To heal the divides, with love as his sign.
With patience and wisdom, he sowed the Word's seed,
Reconciling hearts, fulfilling a great need.
Geneva's Bishop, a shepherd so grand,
Guiding his flock, with a gentle hand. (Chorus…)
With Jane de Chantal, a friendship profound,
The Visitation Order, on holy ground.
For souls in the world, a path to embrace,
True devotion's flame, illuminating every space.
In writings inspired, his wisdom unfolds,
Introduction to the Devout Life, a story to behold.
(Bridge) The Doctor of Love, his teachings proclaim,
God's boundless mercy, a soul's gentle flame.
From Savoy's mountains, his spirit took flight,
A legacy of peace, shining ever bright. (Chorus…)
(Outro) His heart in Lyon, his body at rest,
In Annecy's embrace, forever blessed.
St. Francis de Sales, your light still shines on,
A testament to love, a victory won.