Online resource We are children of the Earth (Richardīruxvoort Colligan).(Kathy Douglass) A lovely simple song that would work well to be sung during the imposition of ashes. (Bruce Harding) A simple song which can be sung as a chant or a round. Sound sample, sheet music sample and purchasing options. Online Resource / G(3)489 / GtG433 Sign us with ashes (Mary Louise Bringle / William Rowan) A good refrain with verses that the musicians could sing when ashes are signed.The words to this hymn are very challenging. Sound sample (I would use a more simple, and slower instrument-free arrangement). You can also make up your own verses to fit your community. AS921 In all affliction / Return to God (Marilyn Haskel) This very simple call and response song could be used in many settings for Ash Wednesday, including evening services where the light is dim since it doesn't require anyone to read words, as they simply follow the song leader.It could also work to just sing the chorus as a chant. Have good musicians, they may like to give it a go. Song, although it's not difficult, unless everyone knows it well. ACS925 / Recorded Music Beautiful Things.(Linnea Good) A good contemporary hymn, with a quite classically beautiful
ATAR626 / VU113 To the desert Jesus came / Together through the valley.
