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There Is A Need for Shepherds

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: CAWM #3 (1998) Meter: 10.10.10.10 with refrain Lyrics: There is a need for shepherds in this place, where pain and suffering wear a human face; where hungry children stand outside the door, and homeless families long for home once more. Refrain: There is a need for shepherds in this hour. There is a need for Love to show its power! There is a need for shepherds on this street, where lonely strangers pass and do not meet; where hopeless people wander in the night, and wonder why life never turns out right. Refrain There is a need for shepherds on this earth, where young and old have lost their sense of worth; where guilty people seek to place the blame on others for their failures and their shame. Refrain There is a need for shepherds everywhere. We who have strayed like sheep must learn to care. We who have known the Shepherd's love today must shepherd one another in God's Way. Refrain Topics: Shepherds Role in biblical times and today Scripture: John 21:15-17 Languages: English Tune Title: SHEPHERDS TODAY

Spirit-Child Jesus

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: CAWM #10 (1998) Meter: 10.10.10.10 First Line: Spirit-child Jesus in joyful refrain, Topics: Jesus Celebrating Jesus through the liturgical year, not just at Christmas Scripture: John 1:14 Languages: English Tune Title: SPIRIT-CHILD

Emmanuel, Who Walked Among Us Here

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: CAWM #4 (1998) Meter: 10.10.11.10 with refrain First Line: Emmanuel, who walked among us here, Refrain First Line: May we walk, may we walk with each other Lyrics: Emmanuel, who walked among us here inspiring hope, removing doubt and fear, your friends are gathered now, so come as you said. Be known to us in cup and broken bread. Refrain: May we walk, may we walk with each other to life's end, not as servant nor as slave, but as a friend. As once you walked the Galilean shore and voiced a call your friends could not ignore, draw us to follow in your footsteps today. Good Teacher, lead us in Love's joyful way. Refrain Great Healer, as you walked each dusty lane dispensing love to those who suffered pain, grant us your gentle touch and soft-spoken phrase. Make us your healing body now, always. Refrain Dear Savior, as you walked up Calvary's hill to suffer there and feel death's awful chill, when Love demands of us such great sacrifice. give us your will and heart to pay the price. Refrain Lord, as you walked with friends Emmaus way, and turned their mourning into joy that day, in us such faith, such hope, such love now increase. Dear Risen Friend, grant us new life and peace. Refrain Topics: Jesus Jesus' role as Friend, Teacher, Healer, Savior, Risen Lord; Friend Discipleship as friendship Scripture: John 15:12-15 Languages: English Tune Title: KENSINGTON

Come Away with Me to a Quiet Place

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: CAWM #16 (1998) Meter: 10.10.8 with refrain First Line: Come away with me to a quiet place, Refrain First Line: Come away with me, Come away. Lyrics: Come away with me to a quiet place, apart from the world with its frantic pace, to pray, reflect, and seek God's grace. Come away with me. Come away. Come and pray with me on a gentle sea, on top of a hill in the Galilee, in gardens like Gethsemane. Come away with me. Come away. Come today with thoughts of the countless ways that God's steadfast love blesses all our days, and join with me in silent praise. Come away with me. Come away. Come and say, in words whispered from your soul, the feelings and actions you can't control. Your spirit needs to be made whole. Come away with me. Come away. Come away with me to a quiet place, to God's loving arms waiting to embrace all those who come in hope of grace. Come away with me. Come away. Topics: Prayer Invitation to Prayer; Jesus Quiet places where Jesus prayed; Prayer as quiet praise; Prayer as confession; Prayer coming into God's welcoming presence Languages: English Tune Title: RECREATION

As Rachel Mourned the Children

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: CAWM #11 (1998) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D First Line: As Rachel mourned her children Lyrics: As Rachel mourned her children King Herod sent to die, good people stood there, silent, and no one questioned why, why children had to suffer to save a king his throne, why people stood by watching, and let them die alone. In every town and city the Herods of our day ignore the needs of children, so they can have their way. Good people still stand silent, few dare to pay the price; and mothers still are weeping at each new sacrifice. Above their cries of anguish a child's voice can be heard, the stable-child of Mary, God's living, loving Word: "Your children thirst and hunger. Now, tell us, tell us why You let the Herods triumph And sentence us to die?" Forgive us, Holy Jesus, we did not see you there among the countless children committed to our care. Stir us to break our silence to give your love a voice, till every weeping mother has reason to rejoice. Topics: Children Christ among the children whose needs are ignored today; Children Prayer for awareness of needs of children today Scripture: Matthew 5:6 Languages: English Tune Title: HEROD'S LEGACY

We Walk Today in Darkness

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: CAWM #13 (1998) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D First Line: We walk today in darkness, Lyrics: We walk today in darkness, each waiting for the light of Love that works for justice and seeks to make things right. We wait, sometimes forgetting we do not wait alone, that others long for justice and blessings yet unknown. We walk today in darkness, our purpose unfulfilled. We do not do for others the good that God has willed. We do not offer kindness to those who wait in need, nor justice to our neighbors in every word and deed. We walk today in darkness, our vain hearts filled with shame. We follow our own footsteps and not the Spirit's flame. Self-love bedims our vision, self-interest clouds our sight, and good intentions vanish like shadows in the night. Lord Jesus, light our darkness; with joy dispel our gloom. Prepare us to receive you, and in our lives make room for humble, loving-kindness, for just and honest ways, that we might walk together in Love-illumined days. Topics: Prayer Paraphrase of General Confession Scripture: Isaiah 9:2 Languages: English Tune Title: BARDSLEY

When Quiet Peace Is Shattered

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: CAWM #1 (1998) Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Refrain First Line: Lord, break the silence of your word Lyrics: When quiet peace is shattered by dreadful noise of war, and we are bruised and battered by fighting's constant roar, Lord, break the silence of your Word and let your healing voice be heard. O let your healing voice be heard. When troubles still our love-song, and fear beats hard within, when anger drowns the dove's song, and life's a noisy din, Lord, break the silence of your Word and let your healing voice be heard. O let your healing voice be heard. When clashing wills divide us, and hearts refuse to mend, when feelings scream inside us, and agonies won't end, Lord, break the silence of your Word and let your healing voice be heard. O let your healing voice be heard. Topics: God Healing power of; Peace Prayer for; Conflicts Healing of; God Silence of Scripture: Psalm 83:1 Languages: English Tune Title: HEALING VOICE

Spirit, Falling Like A Dove

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: CAWM #2 (1998) Meter: 7.7.7.7 Lyrics: Spirit falling like a dove, claim me for the Son of Love, call me through God's living Word, by the name of Christ my Lord. Water flowing over me, cleanse, refresh, and set me free, free to hear God's living Word, free to follow Christ my Lord. Spirit, breathe new life in me, fill my heart that I may be faithful to God's living Word, friend of Jesus Christ my Lord. Spirit, with your fire divine, seal me with your sacred sign, mark me with God's living Word, make me one with Christ my Lord. Topics: Baptism Symbols of, meaning of Scripture: Matthew 3:11 Languages: English Tune Title: ENGLISH ORCHARD

The Holy One of Israel

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: CAWM #9 (1998) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D with refrain Refrain First Line: Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Lyrics: The Holy One of Israel has promised wars will end; the lion with the calf shall dwell, and wolf a lamb befriend. Let pruning hooks and plows be made from battle swords and spears, that people may be unafraid, and lay aside their fears. Refrain Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Pray for God's peace on the earth. The desert will be glad and bloom, the living water flow, the hope of peace will banish gloom, and wash away all woe. The blind shall see, the deaf will hear, the speechless find a voice, the lame shall leap now like a deer, and everyone rejoice. Refrain The Holy One of Israel will send a Prince of Peace, a wise and mighty one, to dwell with us, our joys increase. With justice he will make things right for all who suffer wrong, and peace shall dawn at end of night, and tears be turned to song. Refrain Topics: Peace Isaiah's vision of Scripture: Isaiah 2:2-4 Languages: English Tune Title: ISAIAH'S DREAM

The People Came from Everywhere

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: CAWM #7 (1998) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Lyrics: The people came from everywhere to hear the Teacher's news. The blind, the lame, the poor were there, encouraged by his views. But those who brought the children near were quickly sent away: â€œThe Teacher's far too busy now. Don't bother him today. When Jesus saw the children turn, their faces long and glum, he told his friends, "When will you learn that little ones must come?" He chided them indignantly, "God's love can't be denied! Let all the children come to me and sit here at my side." "The holy realm of God belongs to children such as these, who trust that God will right all wrongs, forgive, and bring us peace. If you would also now receive the love that never ends, come as a trusting child, believe in all that God intends." As once you took your hands and blessed the children on their way, now bless us, Jesus, in our quest to find your love, we pray. We long to feel your warm embrace, and hear your kindly word, that in the presence of your grace our faith might be assured. Topics: Jesus and Children; Children Faith model for adults Languages: English Tune Title: CHILD'S PLAY