2020 Version
“The Seed That Falls (Psalm 65)” is the responsorial psalm for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary time, cycle A.
This is a song praising God for creation — but also draws parallels between planting seeds and planting the word of God in our hearts.
The response goes: “The seed that falls on good ground will yield a fruitful harvest.”
The music sheet and download links are after the jump.
Download Links
This Google Drive Folder contains:
- MP3 audio file
- PDF music sheet
- Musescore file (.mscz)
USAGE NOTES:
Sing the response twice at the start. At the end, you may choose to sing it twice again, or simply once since the response is a bit on the long side.
Also, don’t forget to slow down as you end.
2011 Version
This is an earlier version of the same song. I only keep it here to show how a song can progress and improve over time. Please do not use this older version for liturgical use as the text is not accurate.
DOWNLOAD LINKS (2011 Version):
PDF of the music piece.
MuseScore file used to assemble the music piece.
MP3 file taken from the video.
STORY BEHIND THE SONG:
I was trying to compose a responsorial psalm which could stand on its own as a communion or offertory song, therefore I wanted to to insert a stronger and longer melody into it. This is the result, which at times reminds me of “Shelter Me, O God” because of the long instrumental outro at the end of the response.
Prayer-ware Intention:
Feel free to use this music for all non-commercial purposes. I ask for no payments or donations. I do however ask that you please pray for an intention for each song you use. For this psalm, please pray for all those in a coma, especially for my friend Jerome Llama — that they might recover from their coma and be healed of ailments and that their families may have strength and comfort in the situation.
Final Word:
If this music is a blessing to you, feel free to spread the word. Join me on my Catholic music page on Facebook so you get the latest music pieces and videos.
Hillary said:
This is a really amazing ministry that you have. Thank you for so freely sharing your talent and your faith through the gift of music.
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