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How Lovely, Lord, How Lovely (Psalm 84)
Author: Arlo Duba Hymnal: Lift Up Your Hearts #46 (2013) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D First Line: How lovely, Lord, how lovely Lyrics: 1 How lovely, Lord, how lovely
is your abiding place;
my soul is longing, fainting,
to feast upon your grace.
The sparrow finds a shelter,
a place to build her nest,
and so your temple calls us
with in its walls to rest.
2 In your blest courts to worship,
O God, a single day
is better than a thousand
if I from you should stray.
I’d rather keep the entrance
and claim you as my Lord
than revel in the riches
the ways of sin afford.
3 A sun and shield forever
are you, O Lord Most High;
you shower us with blessings;
no good will you deny.
The saints, your grace receiving,
from strength to strength shall go,
and from their life shall rivers
of blessing overflow. Topics: Covenant Faithfulness; God's Providence; Occasional Services Funeral/Witness to the Resurrection; Rest Scripture: Psalm 84 Languages: English Tune Title: MERLE'S TUNE
How Lovely, Lord, How Lovely (Psalm 84)
How Lovely, God, How Lovely
Author: Arlo D. Duba Hymnal: Celebrating Grace Hymnal #50 (2010) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Lyrics: 1 How lovely, God, how lovely
is Your abiding place;
my soul is longing, fainting,
to feast upon Your grace.
The sparrow finds a shelter,
a place to build her nest;
and so Your temple calls us
with in its walls to rest.
2 In Your blest courts to worship,
O God, a single day
is better than a thousand
if I from You should stray.
I’d rather keep the entrance
and claim You as my Lord,
than revel in the riches
the ways of sin afford.
3 A sun and shield forever
are You, O Lord Most High;
You shower us with blessings;
no good will You deny.
The saints, Your grace receiving,
from strength to strength shall go,
and from their life shall rivers
of blessing overflow. Topics: God the Father Sustainer; Love for God; Praise and Adoration-God Scripture: Psalm 84 Languages: English Tune Title: MERLE'S TUNE
How Lovely, God, How Lovely
How lovely, Lord, how lovely
Author: Arlo D. Duba, 1929- Hymnal: The Book of Praise #53 (1997) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Lyrics: 1 How lovely, Lord, how lovely
is your abiding place;
my soul is longing, fainting,
to feast upon your grace.
The sparrow finds a shelter,
a place to build her nest,
and so your temple calls us
within its walls to rest.
2 In your blest courts to worship,
O God, a single day
is better than a thousand
if I from you should stray.
I'd rather keep the entrance
and claim you as my Lord,
than revel in the riches
the ways of sin afford.
3 A sun and shield forever
are you, O Lord Most High;
you shower us with blessings;
no good will you deny.
The saints, your grace receiving,
from strength to strength shall go,
and from their life shall rivers
of blessing overflow. Topics: God Shelter / Shield; God Love and Grace of; Metrical Psalms; Rest; River; Saints; Sanctuary Scripture: Psalm 84:10-11 Languages: English Tune Title: MERLE'S TUNE
How lovely, Lord, how lovely
How Lovely, Lord, How Lovely
Author: Arlo D. Duba Hymnal: Psalms for All Seasons #84C (2012) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Lyrics: 1 How lovely, Lord, how lovely
is your abiding place;
my soul is longing, fainting,
to feast upon your grace.
The sparrow finds a shelter,
a place to build her nest,
and so your temple calls us
with in its walls to rest.
2 In your blest courts to worship,
O God, a single day
is better than a thousand
if I from you should stray.
I’d rather keep the entrance
and claim you as my Lord
than revel in the riches
the ways of sin afford.
3 A sun and shield forever
are you, O Lord Most High;
you shower us with blessings;
no good will you deny.
The saints, your grace receiving,
from strength to strength shall go,
and from their life shall rivers
of blessing overflow. Topics: Biblical Names and Places Jacob; Biblical Names and Places Jacob; Blessing; Church Year Lent; Church Year Transfiguration; Desiring God; Discipleship; Doubt; Elements of Worship Baptism; Elements of Worship Gathering; Elements of Worship Lord's Supper; Elements of Worship Praise and Adoration; Fear; God Desire for; God Trust in; God as Refuge; God as Shield; God's Armor; God's Deeds; God's Face; God's House; God's Love; God's Name; God's People (flock, sheep); God's Promise of Redemption; God's Strength; God's Way; Grace; Hymns of Praise; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Joy; Longing for God; Occasional Services Christian Marriage; Occasional Services Dedication / Consecration / Anniversary; Occasional Services Funerals; Occasional Services Ordination and/or Installation; Pain; Peace; People of God / Church Citizens of Heaven; Prayer; Rest; Songs of Zion; Sorrow; Suffering; Temple; Temptation And Trial; The Fall; The Incarnation; Trust; Unity and Fellowship; Year A, B, C, Presentation of the Lord, February 2; Year B, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, August 21-27; Year C, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, October 23-29 Scripture: Psalm 84 Tune Title: MERLE'S TUNE
How Lovely, Lord, How Lovely
Blest Be the God of Israel
Author: Michael Perry Hymnal: Celebrating Grace Hymnal #88 (2010) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Lyrics: 1 Blest be the God of Israel,
who comes to set us free;
who visits and redeems us
and grants us liberty.
The prophets spoke of mercy,
of rescue and release;
God shall fulfill that promise
and bring the people peace.
2 Now from the house of David
a child of grace is given;
a Savior comes among us
to raise us up to heaven.
Before Him goes the herald,
forerunner in the way,
the prophet of salvation,
the messenger of day.
3 Where once were fear and darkness
the sun begins to rise,
the dawning of forgiveness
upon the sinner’s eyes,
to guide the feet of pilgrims
along the paths of peace,
O bless our God and Savior
with songs that never cease! Topics: God the Son Advent; Christian Year-Advent; Jesus Christ-Redeemer; Peace Scripture: Luke 1:67-79 Languages: English Tune Title: MERLE'S TUNE
Blest Be the God of Israel
Blest Be the God of Israel (Song of Zechariah)
Author: Michael A. Perry Hymnal: Glory to God #109 (2013) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D First Line: Blest be the God of Israel Lyrics: 1 Blest be the God of Israel,
who comes to set us free;
who visits and redeems us,
who grants us liberty.
The prophets spoke of mercy,
of freedom and release;
God shall fulfill that promise
and bring the people peace.
2 God from the house of David
a child of grace has given;
a Savior comes among us
to raise us up to heaven.
Before him goes the herald,
forerunner in the way,
the prophet of salvation,
the harbinger of day.
3 On those who sit in darkness
the sun begins to rise,
the dawning of forgiveness
upon the sinner’s eyes.
God guides the feet of pilgrims
along the paths of peace.
O bless our God and Savior
with songs that never cease!
Topics: Christian Year Nativity/Christmas; Christian Year Epiphany; Jesus Christ Birth Scripture: Luke 1:68-79 Languages: English Tune Title: MERLE’S TUNE
Blest Be the God of Israel (Song of Zechariah)
When Jesus Came to Jordan (Cuando al Jordán fue Cristo)
Author: Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000; Alberto Merubia, 1919-2013 Hymnal: Santo, Santo, Santo #113 (2019) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Lyrics: 1 When Jesus came to Jordan
To be baptized by John,
He did not come for pardon,
But as the sinless One.
He came to share repentance
With all who mourn their sins,
To speak the vital sentence
With which good news begins.
2 He came to share temptation,
Our utmost woe and loss,
For us and our salvation
To die upon the cross.
So when the Dove descended
On him, the Son of Man,
The hidden years had ended,
The age of grace began.
3 Come, Holy Spirit, aid us
To keep the vows we make;
This very day invade us,
And ev'ry bondage break.
Come, give our lives direction,
The gift we covet most:
To share the resurrection
That leads to Pentecost.
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1 Cuando al Jordán fue Cristo
y Juan le bautizó,
no fue perdón pidiendo,
pues él jamás pecó.
Con los arrepentidos
se identificó;
les trajo buenas nuevas,
y el reino se inició.
2 Él vino a ser tentado,
que es nestra condición;
sobre una cruz clavado
nos trajo salvación.
Y cuando la Paloma
del cielo descendió,
ocultos años cesan,
la gracia comenzó.
3 Ayúdanos los votos
que hacemos a cumplir.
Los yogos que tenemos,
oh ven tú a destruir.
¡Desciende y danos vida,
que nuestro anhelo es,
tras la Resurrección
disfrutar Pentecostés!
Topics: Año Cristiano Bautismo del Señor; Christian Year Baptism of the Lord; Jesucristo Tentación y Desierto; Jesus Christ Temptation and Wilderness; Jesucristo Vida y Ministerio; Jesus Christ Life and Ministry Scripture: Matthew 3:13-16 Languages: English; Spanish Tune Title: MERLE'S TUNE
When Jesus Came to Jordan (Cuando al Jordán fue Cristo)
Blessed Be the God of Israel
Author: Michael Perry Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #135 (1995) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Lyrics: 1 Blessed the God of Israel,
who comes to set us free,
who visits and redeems us
and grants us liberty.
The prophets spoke of mercy,
of freedom and release;
God shall fulfill the promise
to bring our people peace.
2 Now from the house of David
a child of grace has come,
a Savior who will lead us
to our eternal home.
Before him goes the herald,
forerunner in the way,
the prophet of salvation,
the harbinger of day.
On all by death imprisoned
the sun begins to rise,
the dawning of forgiveness
upon the sinner's eyes,
to guide the feet of pilgrims
along the paths of peace;
O bless our God and Savior
with songs that never cease! Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Advent; Christian Year: Advent; Forgiveness; Freedom and Liberation; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ: Advent; Jesus Christ: Savior Scripture: Luke 1:68-79 Languages: English Tune Title: MERLE'S TUNE
Blessed Be the God of Israel
Song of Zechariah
Author: Michael Perry Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #137 (1995) First Line: Blessed be the God of Israel Lyrics: RESPONSE
Blessed be the God of Israel,
who comes to set us free.
R
Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel,
who has come to set the chosen people free.
God has raised up for us
a mighty Savior from the house of David.
Through the holy prophets, God promised of old
to save us from our enemies,
from the hands of all who hate us;
to show mercy to our forebears,
and to remember the holy covenant.
This was the oath God swore to our ancestor Abraham,
to set us free from the hands of our enemies,
free to worship without fear,
holy and righteous in God's sight,
all the days of our life. R
And you, child, shall be called the prophet of the Most High,
for you will go before the Lord to prepare his way,
to give God's people knowledge of salvation
by the forgiveness of their sins.
In the tender compassion of our God
the dawn from on high shall break upon us,
to shine on those who dwell in darkness and the shadow of death,
and to guide our feet into the way of peace. R Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Advent; Canticles; Christian Year: Advent; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ: Advent Scripture: Luke 1:68-79 Languages: English Tune Title: [MERLE'S TUNE]
Song of Zechariah
Blessed Be the God of Israel
Author: Michael Perry, 1942-1996 Hymnal: Worship and Rejoice #158 (2003) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Lyrics: 1 Blessed be the God of Israel,
who comes to set us free,
who visits and redeems us,
and grants us liberty.
The prophets spoke of mercy,
of freedom and release;
God shall fulfill the promise
to bring our people peace.
2 Now from the house of David
a child of grace has come,
a Savior who will lead us
to our eternal home.
Before him goes the herald,
forerunner in the way,
the prophet of salvation,
the harbinger of day.
3 On all by death imprisoned
the sun begins to rise,
the dawning of forgiveness
upon the sinner's eyes,
to guide the feet of pilgrims
along the paths of peace;
O bless our God and Savior
with songs that never cease! Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-2 Languages: English Tune Title: MERLE'S TUNE
Blessed Be the God of Israel
Her Baby, Newly Breathing
Author: Brian Wren Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #158 (1995) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Lyrics: 1 Her baby, newly breathing,
with wailing needful cry,
by Mary kissed and cradled,
is lulled in lullaby.
Long months of hope and waiting,
the thrill and fear of birth,
are crowned with exultation,
and God is on the earth.
2 The eyes that gaze at Mary
have yet to name or trace
the world of shape and color,
or recognize a face;
yet Holiness Eternal
is perfectly expressed
in hands that clutch unthinking,
and lips that tug the breast.
3 The milk of life is flowing
as Mary guides and feeds
her wordless Word, embodied
in infant joys and needs.
Enormous, formless strivings,
and yearnings deep and wide,
be-cradled in communion,
are fed and satisfied.
4 How mother-like the Wisdom
that carried and gave birth
to all things, seen and unseen,
and nurtured infant earth:
unstinting, unprotected,
prepared for nail and thorn,
constricted into maleness,
and of a woman born. Topics: God Known in Jesus Christ Birth; Birth; Christian Year: Christmas; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ: Birth Languages: English Tune Title: MERLE'S TUNE
Her Baby, Newly Breathing
Psalm 84: How Lovely, Lord, How Lovely
Author: Arlo D. Duba, b. 1929 Hymnal: Sing! A New Creation #184 (2002) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 First Line: How lovely, Lord, how lovely is your abiding place Lyrics: 1
How lovely, Lord, how lovely is your abiding place;
my soul is longing, fainting, to feast upon your
grace.
The sparrow finds a shelter, a place to build her
nest,
and so your temple calls us within its walls to rest.
2
In your blest courts to worship, O God, a single day
is better than a thousand if I from you should stray.
I’d rather keep the entrance and claim you as my
Lord
than revel in the riches the ways of sin afford.
3
A sun and shield forever are you, O Lord Most High;
you shower us with blessings; no good will you
deny.
The saints, your grace receiving, from strength to
strength shall go,
and from their life shall rivers of blessing overflow.
Topics: Faith Scripture: Psalm 84 Languages: English Tune Title: MERLE'S TUNE
Psalm 84: How Lovely, Lord, How Lovely
How Lovely, Lord
Author: Arlo D. Duba Hymnal: The Presbyterian Hymnal #207 (1990) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Lyrics: 1 How lovely, Lord, how lovely
Is Your abiding place;
My soul is longing, fainting,
To feast upon Your grace.
The sparrow finds a shelter,
A place to build her nest;
And so Your temple calls us
Within its walls to rest.
2 In Your blest courts to worship,
O God, a single day
Is better than a thousand
If I from You should stray.
I'd rather keep the entrance
And claim You as my Lord
Than revel in the riches
The ways of sin afford.
3 A sun and shield forever
Are You, O Lord Most High;
You shower us with blessings;
No good will You deny.
The saints, Your grace receiving,
From strength to strength shall go,
And from their life shall rivers
Of blessing overflow. Topics: Worship Scripture: Psalm 84 Languages: English Tune Title: MERLE'S TUNE
How Lovely, Lord
Blessed Be the God of Israel
Author: Michael Perry Hymnal: The United Methodist Hymnal #209 (1989) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Lyrics: 1 Blessed be the God of Israel, who comes to set us free,
who visits and redeems us, and grants us liberty.
The prophets spoke of mercy, of freedom and release;
God shall fulfill the promise to bring our people peace.
2 Now from the house of David a child of grace is given;
a Savior comes among us to raise us up to heaven.
Before him goes the herald, forerunner in the way,
the prophet of salvation, the harbinger of day.
3 On prisoners of darkness the sun begins to rise,
the dawning of forgiveness upon the sinner's eyes,
to guide the feet of pilgrims along the paths of peace;
O bless our God and Savior with songs that never cease! Topics: Canticles, Metrical Paraphrase of; The Glory of the Triune God Providence; Christ's Gracious Life Promised Coming; Canticles, Metrical Paraphrase of; Christian Year Advent; Forgiveness; Freedom and Liberation; Jesus Christ Scripture: Luke 1:68-79 Languages: English Tune Title: MERLE'S TUNE
Blessed Be the God of Israel
As Grain on Scattered Hillsides
Author: Ruth Duck Hymnal: Celebrating Grace Hymnal #274 (2010) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: The Church as Community Unity; Christian unity; Church; Holy Spirit Languages: English Tune Title: MERLE'S TUNE
As Grain on Scattered Hillsides
O bless the God of Israel
Author: Michael Arnold Perry, 1942-96 Hymnal: Together in Song #284 (1999) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Advent; Epiphany; Israel; Jesus Christ Coming today; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Liberation; Mercy of God; New Year; Pilgrimage; Prophetic Witness; Redemption; Saints Days and Holy Days St John the Baptist Scripture: Luke 1:68-79 Languages: English Tune Title: MERLE'S TUNE
O bless the God of Israel
How Lovely, Lord, How Lovely
Author: Arlo D. Duba Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #285 (1995) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Lyrics: 1 How lovely, Lord, how lovely
is your abiding place,
my soul is longing, fainting,
to feast upon your grace.
The sparrow finds a shelter,
a place to build her nest;
and so your temple calls us
within its walls to rest.
2 In your blest courts to worship,
O God, a single day
is better than a thousand
if I from you should stray.
I'd rather keep the entrance
and claim you as my Lord
than revel in the riches
the ways of sin afford.
3 A sun and shield forever
are you, O Lord Most High;
you shower us with blessings;
no good will you deny.
The saints, your grace receiving,
from strength to strength shall go,
and from their life shall rivers
of blessing overflow. Topics: God's Church The Church at Worship: Gathering; Gathering; Worship Scripture: Psalm 84 Languages: English Tune Title: MERLE'S TUNE
How Lovely, Lord, How Lovely
How lovely, Lord, how lovely
Author: Arlo D. Duba Hymnal: Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New #294 (2000) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Topics: Opening Hymn; Year B Proper 16 Scripture: Psalm 84 Languages: English Tune Title: MERLE'S TUNE
How lovely, Lord, how lovely
I Sought the Wood in Summer
Author: Willa Cather, 1893-1947 Hymnal: Singing the Living Tradition #328 (1993) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Lyrics: 1 I sought the wood in summer
when every twig was green;
the rudest boughs were tender,
and buds were pink between.
Light-fingered aspens trembled
in fitful sun and shade,
and daffodils were golden
in every starry glade.
2 “How frail a thing is Beauty,”
I said, “when every breath
she gives the vagrant summer
but swifter woos her death.
For this the star dust troubles,
for this have ages rolled:
to deck the wood for bridal
and slay her with the cold.”
3 I sought the wood in winter
when every leaf was dead;
behind the wind-whipped branches
the winter sun was red.
The birches, white and slender,
in breathless marble stood,
the brook, a white immortal,
slept silent in the wood.
4 “How sure a thing is Beauty,”
I cried. “No bolt can slay,
nor wave nor shock despoil her,
nor ravishers dismay.
The granite hills are slighter,
the sea more like to fail,
behind the rose the planet,
the Law behind the veil.” Topics: Humanist Teachings Beauty, Truth, and Goodness; Seasons and Cycles; Summer; Winter Languages: English Tune Title: MERLE'S TUNE
I Sought the Wood in Summer
How Lovely, Lord, How Lovely
Author: Arlo D. Duba Hymnal: The Worshiping Church #333 (1990) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Lyrics: 1 How lovely, Lord, how lovely
is your abiding place,
my soul is longing, fainting,
to feast upon your grace.
The sparrow finds a shelter,
a place to build her nest;
and so your temple calls us
within its walls to rest.
2 In your blest courts to worship,
O God, a single day
is better than a thousand
if I from you should stray.
I'd rather keep the entrance
and claim you as my Lord
than revel in the riches
The ways of sin afford.
3 A sun and shield forever
are you, O Lord Most High;
you shower us with blessings;
no good will you deny.
The saints, your grace receiving,
from strength to strength shall go,
and from their life shall rivers
of blessing overflow. Topics: Church Worship; God Goodness; God Providence; God Redeemer; Physical Hunger; Opening Hymns; Psalms Scripture: Psalm 84 Languages: English Tune Title: MERLE'S TUNE
How Lovely, Lord, How Lovely
How Lovely, Lord, How Lovely
Author: Arlo D. Duba, 1929- Hymnal: The Covenant Hymnal #339 (1996) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: 2nd Sunday after Pentecost; Adoration and Praise; Invited by Christ; Protection; Worship Scripture: Psalm 84 Tune Title: MERLE'S TUNE
How Lovely, Lord, How Lovely
Baptise us with your Spirit
Author: Brian Wren, b. 1936 Hymnal: Singing the Faith #369 (2011) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Topics: The Gift and Work of the Holy Spirit; Baptism and Thanksgiving Services Scripture: Acts 1:5 Languages: English Tune Title: MERLE'S TUNE
Baptise us with your Spirit
We Wait the Peaceful Kingdom
Author: Kathleen R. Moore Hymnal: Glory to God #378 (2013) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Lyrics: 1 We wait the peaceful kingdom,
when wolf and lamb shall lie
in gentleness and friendship
without a fear or sigh,
when lion shall be grazing,
when snake shall never strike;
a little child shall lead us
both strong and weak alike.
2 Where is the peaceful kingdom?
When will this new day start?
We long for peace and comfort
to reign within each heart.
Yet not in our lives only,
nor simply in our home:
we pray that all creation
will one day find shalom.
3 When wars of desolation
and hate come to an end,
when nation meets with nation
and calls the other "friend,"
still peace in all its fullness
will only have begun:
shalom for all creation
begins with justice done.
4 That little child shall lead us
to walk the chosen way,
to share the peaceful kingdom,
to greet God's newborn day.
The child born in a stable
is sent to break our chains,
to bring through word and table
the day when justice reigns. Topics: Animals; The Life of the Nations; A New Heaven and a New Earth; Personal Peace; World Peace; Reconciliation Scripture: Isaiah 2:2-4 Languages: English Tune Title: MERLE’S TUNE
We Wait the Peaceful Kingdom
Blessed Be the God of Israel
Author: Michael Perry, 1942-1996 Hymnal: Community of Christ Sings #396 (2013) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Advent; Celebration; Darkness; Freedom; God Eternal; Jesus Christ Redeemer; Jesus Christ Savior; Peace; Pilgrimage; Salvation; Sin Scripture: Luke 1:5-23 Languages: English Tune Title: MERLE'S TUNE
Blessed Be the God of Israel
How Lovely, Lord (Psalm 84)
Author: Arlo D. Duba Hymnal: Glory to God #402 (2013) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D First Line: How lovely, Lord, how lovely Lyrics: 1 How lovely, Lord, how lovely
is your abiding place;
my soul is longing, fainting,
to feast upon your grace.
The sparrow finds a shelter,
a place to build her nest;
and so your temple calls us
within its walls to rest.
2 In your blest courts to worship,
O God, a single day
is better than a thousand
if I from you should stray.
I'd rather keep the entrance
and claim you as my Lord
than revel in the riches
the ways of sin afford.
3 A sun and shield forever
are you, O Lord Most High;
you shower us with blessings;
no good will you deny.
The saints, your grace receiving,
from strength to strength shall go,
and from their life shall rivers
of blessing overflow.
Topics: The Church; Gathering; Grace Scripture: Psalm 84 Languages: English Tune Title: MERLE’S TUNE
How Lovely, Lord (Psalm 84)
With Water Freely Flowing
Author: Larry E. Schultz Hymnal: Celebrating Grace Hymnal #450 (2010) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: The Church at Worship Baptism; Baptism Languages: English Tune Title: MERLE'S TUNE
With Water Freely Flowing
Now from the Heavens Descending
Author: James Quinn, SJ, b. 1919 Hymnal: Catholic Book of Worship III #454 (1994) First Line: Now from the heav'ns descending Topics: Christ the King; End Times; Feast; New Life/New Creation; Sacraments/Rites Christian Initiation of Adults; Sacraments/Rites Baptism; Order of Christian Funerals Vigils - Hymns; Order of Christian Funerals Funeral Liturgy; Saints Scripture: Revelation 21 Languages: English Tune Title: MERLE'S TUNE
Now from the Heavens Descending
When Jesus Came to Jordan
Author: Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000 Hymnal: Worship (4th ed.) #456 (2011) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Lyrics: 1 When Jesus came to Jordan
To be baptized by John,
He did not come for pardon,
But as the Sinless One.
He came to share repentance
With all who mourn their sins,
To speak the vital sentence
With which good news begins.
2 He came to share temptation,
Our utmost woe and loss,
For us and our salvation
To die upon the cross.
So when the Dove descended
On him, the Son of Man,
The hidden years had ended,
The age of grace began.
3 Come, Holy Spirit, aid us
To keep the vows we make;
This very day invade us,
And ev'ry bondage break.
Come, give our lives direction,
The gift we covet most:
To share the resurrection
That leads to Pentecost. Topics: Baptism of the Lord Languages: English Tune Title: MERLE'S TUNE
When Jesus Came to Jordan
As Grain on Scattered Hillsides
Author: Ruth Duck Hymnal: Chalice Hymnal #491 (1995) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: God's Church Christian Unity; God's Church Christian Unity; Christian unity; Lord's Supper Languages: English Tune Title: MERLE'S TUNE
As Grain on Scattered Hillsides
With Water Freely Flowing
Author: Larry E. Schultz, 1965- Hymnal: Community of Christ Sings #502 (2013) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D First Line: With water freely flowing Topics: Baptism; Confirmation; God's Grace; Living Water; Human Love; New Life in Christ Scripture: Romans 6:3-4 Languages: English Tune Title: MERLE'S TUNE
With Water Freely Flowing
How Lovely, Lord, How Lovely
Author: Arlo D. Duba, 1929- Hymnal: Worship and Rejoice #545 (2003) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Lyrics: 1 How lovely, Lord, how lovely
is your abiding place;
my soul is longing, fainting,
to feast upon your grace.
The sparrow finds a shelter,
a place to build her nest;
and so your temple calls us
within its walls to rest.
2 In your blest courts to worship,
O God, a single day
is better than a thousand
if I from you should stray.
I'd rather keep the entrance
and claim you as my Lord
than revel in the riches
The ways of sin afford.
3 A sun and shield forever
are you, O Lord Most High;
you shower us with blessings;
no good will you deny.
The saints, your grace receiving,
from strength to strength shall go,
and from their life shall rivers
of blessing overflow.
Scripture: Psalm 42:1-4 Languages: English Tune Title: MERLE'S TUNE
How Lovely, Lord, How Lovely
Blessed Be the God of Israel
Author: Michael Perry, 1942-1996 Hymnal: Evangelical Lutheran Worship #552 (2006) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Lyrics: 1 Blessed be the God of Israel,
who comes to set us free,
who visits and redeems us,
and grants us liberty.
The prophets spoke of mercy,
of freedom and release;
God shall fulfill that promise
to bring our people peace.
2 Now from the house of David
a child of grace has come,
a Savior who will lead us
to our eternal home.
Before him goes the herald,
forerunner in the way,
the prophet of salvation,
the harbinger of day.
3 On all by death imprisoned
the sun begins to rise,
the dawning of forgiveness
upon the sinner’s eyes,
to guide the feet of pilgrims
along the paths of peace;
oh, bless our God and Savior
with songs that never cease! Topics: Morning; Advent; Morning Scripture: Luke 1:68-79 Languages: English Tune Title: MERLE'S TUNE
Blessed Be the God of Israel
The World Is Full of Stories
Author: Alan Gaunt, 1935- Hymnal: Worship and Rejoice #558 (2003) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Lyrics: 1 The world is full of stories,
of stories that have passed
to us along the ages;
great stories that still last,
to tell of human feelings
drawn deep from heart and mind,
more true than fact: their meaning
the surest we can find.
2 The world is full of stories,
new stories people tell,
and young and old come under
the storyteller's spell
which stirs imagination
and opens wide our eyes
to duty and conviction,
to wonder and surprise.
3 The world is full of stories
that capture and enthral;
but joyful faith discovers
that one transcends them all:
God's love as told in Jesus,
who shared our life on earth,
and human recreation
beginning at his birth.
4 It tells us of the anguish
God's love was bound to bear,
to conquer death and evil
and fathom our despair.
As we repeat the story,
hope comes to life and thrives,
to make the love of Jesus
the story of our lives. Scripture: Acts 24:10-21 Languages: English Tune Title: MERLE'S TUNE
The World Is Full of Stories
Song of Zechariah
Author: Michael A. Perry Hymnal: The Presbyterian Hymnal #602 (1990) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D First Line: Blest be the God of Israel Lyrics: 1 Blest by the God of Israel,
Who comes to set us free;
Who visits and redeems us,
Who grants us liberty.
The prophets spoke of mercy,
Of freedom and release;
God shall fulfull that promise
And bring the people peace.
2 God from the house of David
A child of grace has given;
A Savior comes among us
To raise us up to heaven.
Before Him goes the herald,
Forerunner in the way,
The prophet of salvation,
The harbinger of day.
3 On those who sit in darkness
The sun begins to rise,
The dawning of forgiveness
Upon the sinner's eyes.
God guides the feet of pilgrims
Along the paths of peace.
O bless our God and Savior
With songs that never cease! Scripture: Luke 1:68-79 Languages: English Tune Title: MERLE'S TUNE
Song of Zechariah
Blest be the God of Israel
Author: Michael Perry Hymnal: The Book of Praise #752 (1997) Meter: 13.13.13.13 First Line: Blest be the God of Israel, who comes to set us free Lyrics: 1 Blessed be the God of Israel,
who comes to set us free,
he visits and redeems us,
he grants us liberty.
The prophets spoke of mercy,
of freedom and release;
God shall fulfill his promise
and bring the gift of peace.
2 Now from the house of David
a child of grace has come,
a Saviour who will lead us
to our eternal home.
Before him goes his herald,
forerunner in the way,
the prophet of salvation,
the messinger of day.
3 On those who live in darkness
the sun begins to rise,
the dawning of forgiveness
upon the sinner's eyes;
to guide the feet of pilgrims
along the paths of peace.
Oh bless our God and Saviour
with songs that never cease! Topics: Canticles and Scripture Paraphrases; Forgiveness / Pardon; Freedom / Liberation; God Guide; Jesus Christ Redeemer and Savior; Journey / Pilgrimage / Pilgrims; Light; One Life in Christ Peace; Peace; Promise; Prophets; Salvation; Service Music Scripture: Luke 1:68-79 Languages: English Tune Title: MERLE'S TUNE
Blest be the God of Israel
How Lovely, God
Author: Arlo D. Duba Hymnal: Voices United #801 (1996) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D First Line: How lovely, God, how lovely Lyrics: 1 How lovely, God, how lovely
is your abiding place,
my soul is longing, fainting,
to feast upon your grace.
The sparrow finds a shelter,
a place to build her nest;
and so your temple calls us
within its walls to rest.
2 In your blest courts to worship,
O God, a single day
is better than a thousand
if I from you should stray.
I'd rather keep the entrance
and claim you as my Lord
than revel in the riches
the ways of sin afford.
3 A sun and shield forever
are you, O God Most High;
you shower us with blessings;
no good will you deny.
The saints, your grace receiving,
from strength to strength shall go,
and from their life shall rivers
of blessing overflow. Scripture: Psalm 84 Tune Title: MERLE'S TUNE
How Lovely, God
Song of Zechariah (Blest Be the God of Israel)
Author: Michael A. Perry Hymnal: Voices United #901 (1996) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D First Line: Blest be the God of Israel Lyrics: 1 Blest be the God of Israel,
who comes to set us free,
who visits and redeems us
and grants us liberty.
The prophets spoke of mercy,
of freedom and release;
God shall fulfill the promise
to bring the people peace.
2 Now from the house of David
a child of grace is given;
a Saviour comes among us
to raise us up to heaven.
Before him goes the herald,
forerunner in the way,
the prophet of salvation,
the harbinger of Day.
3 On prisoners of darkness
the sun begins to rise,
the dawning of forgiveness
upon the sinner's eyes,
to guide the feet of pilgrims
along the paths of peace;
O bless our God and Saviour
with songs that never cease! Topics: liturgical Scripture Songs; Reign of Christ Year C Scripture: Luke 1:68-79 Tune Title: MERLE'S TUNE
Song of Zechariah (Blest Be the God of Israel)
For All the Faithful Women
Author: Herman G. Stuempfle, Jr., 1923-2007 Hymnal: Worship (4th ed.) #908 (2011) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Holy Women Languages: English Tune Title: MERLE'S TUNE
For All the Faithful Women
How Lovely, Lord, How Lovely
Author: Arlo Duba Hymnal: The Faith We Sing #2042 (2001) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Lyrics: 1 How lovely, Lord, how lovely
is your abiding place;
my soul is longing, fainting,
to feast upon your grace.
The sparrow finds a shelter,
a place to build her nest;
and so your temple calls us
with in its walls to rest.
2 In your blest courts to worship,
O God, a single day
is better than a thousand
if I from you should stray.
I’d rather keep the entrance
and claim you as my Lord
than revel in the riches
the ways of sin afford.
3 A sun and shield forever
are you, O God most high;
you shower us with blessings
no good will you deny.
The saints, your grace receiving,
from strength to strength shall go,
and from their life shall rivers
of blessings overflow. Topics: The Glory of the Triune God Praise and Thanksgiving Scripture: Psalm 84 Languages: English Tune Title: MERLE'S TUNE
How Lovely, Lord, How Lovely
You Feed Us, Gentle Savior
Author: Steve Garnaas-Holmes Hymnal: Worship and Song #3169 (2011) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Blessing; Blindness; Body of Christ; Bread; Calling; Church; Compassion; Eucharist; Feeding; Gathering; Gentleness; Glory; Holy Communion; Invitation; Muisic for Liturgies; Offerings; Sending; Service Music Sending Forth; Sin; Spirit/Soul; Teaching; Weave; Wholeness; Wine; Blessing; Blindness; Body of Christ; Bread; Calling; Church; Compassion; Eucharist; Feeding; Gathering; Gentleness; Glory; Holy Communion; Invitation; Muisic for Liturgies; Offerings; Sending; Service Music Sending Forth; Sin; Spirit/Soul; Teaching; Weave; Wholeness; Wine Languages: English Tune Title: MERLE'S TUNE
You Feed Us, Gentle Savior
Blest Be the God of Israel
Hymnal: Upper Room Worshipbook Music and Liturgies for Spiritual Formation #12 (2008) Tune Title: MERLE'S TUNE
Blest Be the God of Israel
How lovely, Lord, how lovely is Your abiding place
Hymnal: Worship Together #13 (1995) Tune Title: MERLE'S TUNE
How lovely, Lord, how lovely is Your abiding place
Blessed Be The God Of Israel
Author: Michael Perry Hymnal: Catholic Book of Worship III #13E (1994) Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Lyrics: 1 Blessed be the God of Israel,
Who comes to set us free,
Who visits and redeems us,
And grants us liberty.
The prophets spoke of mercy,
Of freedom and release;
God shall fulfill the promise
To bring our people peace.
2 Now from the house of David
A child of grace is giv'n;
A Savior comes among us
To raise us up to heaven.
Before him goes the herald,
Forerunner in the way
The prophet of salvation,
The messenger of Day.
3 Where once were fear and darkness
The sun begins to rise,
The dawning of forgiveness
Upon the sinners' eyes,
To guide the feet of pilgrims
Along the paths of peace:
O bless our God and Savior
With songs that never cease! Topics: Cantilces Zechariah; Christmas; Covenant/Law; Epiphany; Liturgy of the Hours Canticle of Zechariah; Peace Scripture: Luke 1:68-80 Languages: English Tune Title: MERLE'S TUNE
Blessed Be The God Of Israel
Bless Now, O God, the Journey
Author: Sylvia G. Dunstan, 1955-1993 Hymnal: Community of Christ Sings #559 (2013) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Topics: Covenant; Faith; Freedom; God's Faithfulness; God's Love; God's Presence; Hope; Lent; Pilgrimage Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3 Languages: English Tune Title: MERLE'S TUNE
Bless Now, O God, the Journey
