Jesus Makes Our World So Beautiful is a Christmas song co-written by Dan vi Nguyen, Richard Schletty and André van Haren. Dan posted her lyrics here and asked if anyone could make a song out of her words. Richard Schletty rewrote the lyrics to give them a consistent rhyme, line length, metrical pattern and overall poetic structure. Then Richard came up with a melody. Next, André van Haren wrote a beautiful piano arrangement based on an a cappella recording of the melody by Richard. Using Sibelius, André engraved the sheet music not only for piano and voice, but developed the song fully by adding guitar chords and two additional instruments: flute and cello. He also engraved a version of the song with optional SATB harmonies in the refrain.

VERSE 1
A child is born to Mary through the Spirit,
Surrounded by the warmth of sheep and oxen.
In this humble manger, on this joyful night,
Is the promised one for all generations!

CHORUS
Jesus is the way to peace and joy.
He shows us how to be merciful.
He's the bright star we all need in our lives.
Jesus makes our world so...

The Beauty of All Things

Behold the beauty of all things,
the rocks, the plants and all beings;
a world conceived by a Maker
whose gift to you is the knowing.

Stop, now, and take a listen.
Look 'round and breathe it in.
Reach out and touch the Spirit.
Behold. Behold.

Behold the beauty of all things
whose names are carefully chosen
so that we might tell a friend
what we think's way outta sight.

Cold hard, the Winter's harshness.
Wet scent, the Springtime's freshness.
Warm soft, the touch of your flesh...

Wondrous Clay

Lord of life, you love all souls.
By your touch we are made whole.
Sculptor of all time and space,
hold us in your warm embrace.

[refrain]
God, you watch creation toil.
God, you seed and water soil.
Guide us through another day.
Shape our lives in wondrous clay.

Often blind and so afraid.
Then your Word makes worries fade.
Healing Spirit, bring new light.
Illuminate our darkest night.

[refrain]

We journey with your risen Son
from mother's womb to valleys beyond.
Lead us to... 

1 
When we ponder all your works O Lord
We're  overjoyed with awe 
When we ponder your works to come
 A New heaven and  new earth
Our whole being a new birth

2
O to know you as we're known to you
O to see you face to face
And to hear your voice divine
And drink with you your new  wine

REFRAIN     
Now we live and persevere
In your love and  life O Lord

YouTube video: youtu.be/yY_fJZrxs08

Domingo 18 Ordinario A - Salmo 144 - Abres, Señor, tu mano y nos sacias de favores. Descarga gratuita de partituras en el siguiente enlace. Todos los versos del salmo están disponibles. / Responsorial psalm in Spanish for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Free download of sheet music at the following link. All the psalm verses are available.

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Music © 2019, Anthony Moran, insong.org
Arranged and recorded by Richard Schletty, schlettysound.com

Responsorial Psalm 144(145):8-9,15-18 for the 18th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A - WORDS + CHORDS

Key of B
Capo 4

                      G               C                G            Em              C      D     C    G
Response - You open wide Your hand, O Lord, and grant our desires.

 

           D                            C                   G
The Lord is kind and full of compassion,

              D             C                    G
slow to anger, abounding in love.

           D      C          G          Em
How good is the Lord to all,

          Am                               D       Dsus4  D
compassionate to all His creatures.

 

                      G               C                G            Em              C      D     C    G
Response - You open wide Your hand, O Lord, and grant our desires.

Tender setting of Psalm 103 that is scored for a variety of arrangements. Accessible and appropriate for any church setting. Used especially during Lent.

This traditional Marian song was believed to have originated with Coptic Christians in 250AD. This rendition of the song was composed by Louis Lambillotte SJ. I sang it in the low key of E. Hope you like it and my guitar accompaniment.

YouTube video: https://youtu.be/kzpk8J-PEms

Salmo Responsorial para Fiesta de la Transfiguración del Señor ABC - Salmo 96 - Reina el Señor, alégrese la tierra. Leccionario: 15. / Responsorial psalm in Spanish for the Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord. Free download of sheet music at the following link. All the psalm verses are available.

https://insong.org/product/fiesta-de-la-transfiguracion-del-senor-abc-salmo-96-reina-el-senor-alegrese-la-tierra/

The lyrics for this song are from a poem written by Milton Delgado. The orchestral soundbed was arranged and engraved in Steinberg Dorico by André van Haren. Vocal performance and final mixing/mastering were done in Apple Logic Pro by Richard Schletty.

JUST SUPPOSE

Lyrics by Milton L Delgado ©2015
Music by Richard Schletty and André van Haren ©2026

Suppose the winds ceased to blow.
Suppose the seeds we could no longer sow.
Suppose there would never be another spring.
Suppose the song birds could no longer sing.
Suppose, just suppose.

Suppose that flowers no longer bloomed.
Suppose the light vanished from the moon.
Suppose trees and plants were plucked from...

Calm Your Heart
© 2017, Antonio Resende and Richard Schletty
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Music: Antonio Resende
Vocals: Richard Schletty
Translated to English from Portuguese by Antonio Resende and Richard Schletty

Calm your heart
Calm your mind
Let Jesus transform your suffering
Be not afraid
Open your... 

Responsorial Psalm 118(119):57,72,76-77,127-130 for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A - WORDS + CHORDS
Key of C#
Capo 1

                       C                  G               C
Response - Lord, how I love Your law!

         F                       C                  G
My part, I have resolved, O Lord,
F           C               G
is to obey your word.
          F                            C                       Am          G
The law from your mouth means more to me
    F    C                 G
than silver and gold.

                       C                  G               C
Response - Lord, how I love Your law!