Elise Massa

Durham, UK
Elise Massa, Stacey Regan
Almighty and everlasting God, in your tender love for us you sent your Son our Savior Jesus Christ to take upon himself our nature, and to suffer death upon the Cross, giving us the example of his great humility: Mercifully grant that we may walk in the way of his suffering, and come to share in his resurrection; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. (The Book of Common Prayer, 2019)
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inspired by the events of Matthew 21:12–13, words and music by Elise Massa And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the money changers, and the seats of them that sold doves, And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves. — Matthew 21:12–13
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“Dearly beloved, the Scriptures teach us to acknowledge our many sins and offenses [....] Therefore, draw near with me to the throne of heavenly grace.” - Daily Morning Prayer, The Book of Common Prayer, 2019
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words inspired by the Eucharist liturgical text (BCP, 2019); music by Elise Massa Collect for Maundy Thursday: Almighty Father, whose most dear Son, on the night before he suffered, instituted the Sacrament of his Body and Blood: Mercifully grant that we may receive it in thankful remembrance of Jesus Christ our Savior, who in these holy mysteries gives us a pledge of eternal life; and who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. (The Book of Common Prayer, 2019)
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Bio

Elise Massa is a singer-songwriter and worship leader based in Durham (England), originally from Pittsburgh, PA (United States). Her most recent albums include "Sunrise: Songs for the Morning" and "Sunset: Songs for the Evening" as part of The Book of Common Prayer project, mixing folks music styles to ancient prayers. She frequently collaborates with worship songwriter Andy Clark, including their project "The Watchful Heart," songs from heartache to hope. Elise is also a published songwriter with Resound Worship and Jubilate in the UK.

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