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We're glad that we belong to you

Author: Tom Colvin Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: 1 We're glad that we belong to you O God of all who live. Unite us as we worship you, and heartfelt praises give. 2 Great miracles you still perform, your way of life is clear. We'll tell the world what you have done and to your love we'll swear. 3 We'll worship you and give you thanks, we'll come to you for aid. We know that we can trust you, God, and need not be afraid. 4 You'll keep your covenant with us, your promises are sure. We're glad that we belong to one whose friendship will endure. 5 So help us be what we should be, and do what we should do, as living images of Christ, belonging, God, to you. 6 We're glad that we belong to you, O God of all who live. United as we worship you, our heartfelt praise we give. Topics: Songs of Transformation Scripture: Psalm 105 Used With Tune: WINCHESTER OLD

God sends us the spirit

Author: Tom Colvin Appears in 14 hymnals First Line: God sends us the Spirit to befriend and help us Refrain First Line: Spirit of our Maker, Spirit-friend Lyrics: 1 God sends us the Spirit to befriend and help us, recreate and guide us, Spirit-friend. Spirit who enlivens, sanctifies, enlightens, sets us free, is now our Spirit-friend. Refrain: Spirit of our Maker, Spirit-friend, Spirit of our Savior, Spirit-friend. Spirit of God's people, Spirit-friend. 2 Darkened roads are clearer, heavy burdens lighter, when we're walking with our Spirit-friend. Now we need not fear the powers of the darkness none can overcome our Spirit-friend. [Refrain] 4 Now we are God's people, bonded by your presence, agents of your purpose, Spirit-friend. Lead us forward ever, slipping backward never, to your remade world, our Spirit-friend. [Refrain] Topics: Songs of Transformation Used With Tune: NATOMAH

God's home is here

Author: Tom Colvin Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: God's home is here with humankind Lyrics: 1 God's home is here with humankind, for heaven broke out on earth when Yesu, born a little child, ennobled human birth. 2 With eyes of faith we see beyond the cruelty, death and pain. We see that Christ, once slain by sin, is here alive again. 3 Alive again and with us all, Christ leads to victory. Through Christ we know that God is here, in darkness, light we see. 4 So do not fear the tyrants' power nor think that God might fail. God's home is here this very hour, and goodness will prevail. Topics: Songs of Transformation Used With Tune: ST. ANDREW

Night has fallen

Author: Clement Scott; Tom Colvin Appears in 10 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Night has fallen, night has fallen, gracious Spirit, guard us sleeping. 2 Darkness now has come, darkness now has come, gracious Spirit, guard us sleeping. 3 We are with you, we are with you gracious Spirit, guard us sleeping. 4 You have kept us, you have kept us, gracious Spirit, guard us sleeping. 5 See your children, see your children, gracious Spirit, guard us sleeping. 6 Keep us in Your love, keep us in Your love, gracious Spirit, guard us sleeping. 7 Now we go to rest, now we go to rest, gracious Spirit, guard us sleeping. Topics: Songs of Dedication and Service Used With Tune: DZUWA LAPITA

Humbly in your sight

Author: Tom Colvin Appears in 11 hymnals First Line: Humbly in your sight we come together, God Lyrics: 1 Humbly in your sight we come together, God, grant us now the blessing of your presence here. 2 These, our hearts are ours, we give them to you, God, purify our love to make it like your own. 3 These, our eyes are yours, we give them to you, God, may we always see your world as with your sight. 4 These, our hands are yours, we give them to you, God, give them strength and skill to do our work for you. 5 These, our feet are yours, we give them to you, God, may we walk along the path of life with you. 6 These, our tongues are yours, we give them to you, God, may we speak your healing words of life and truth. 7 These, our ears are yours, we give them to you, God, take us now and keep us yours for evermore. Topics: Songs of Dedication and Service Used With Tune: TIZA PANTAZI PINU

Help us, Christ, to be peace-makers

Author: Tom Colvin Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Help us, Christ, to be peace-makers, rooted in your love and life, bringing captives hopes of freedom, peace with justice ending strife. 2 All these walls of class and race are built of pride and selfishness; violence follows exploitation, war erupts from fearfulness. 3 "Care for friends, ignore the others" worldly wisdom seems to say. Loving foes and friends as neighbors is our costly, Christlike way. 4 We are stronger than our captors, free are we but pris'ners they. Though they count us now as nothing, love through Christ will win the day. 5 May we walk with you, dear Yesu, heeding neither wound nor loss, seeking justice for our neighbor, finding freedom through your Cross. Topics: Songs of Dedication and Service Used With Tune: EVENING PRAYER

When our Savior Yesu went away (Come, Spirit-friend)

Author: Tom Colvin Appears in 8 hymnals First Line: When our Savior Yesu went away Lyrics: 1 When our Savior Yesu went away he sent here a friend with us to stay, Refrain: Come, Guide-on-earth, our Spirit-friend, Come to inspire, direct, defend. 2 In all Yesu's friends the Spirit lives, it is Yesu's power that moulds and saves. [Refrain] 3 O great Spirit, fill us all with love for the neighbors God gives us to serve. [Refrain] 4 Come, great Spirit fire the Church on earth, to your whole creation give new birth. [Refrain] 5 Praise be to our Maker, and the Son, with whom now and ever you are one. [Refrain] Topics: Faith Teaching Songs Used With Tune: NYOHENE

Behold the holy Lamb of God

Author: Charles Chinula, 1885-1970; Helen Taylor; Tom Colvin Appears in 3 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Behold the holy Lamb of God. Yesu, the one who lifts for us a heavy load. Holy, Lamb of God, raised high on the cross to bear for us the pain and loss. 2 In silent grief and dignity he takes the cross and walks that road to set us free. Holy, Lamb of God, raised high on the cross to bear for us the pain and loss. 3 And there outside the city wall, high on the cross, they nail the one who saves us all. Holy, Lamb of God, raised high on the cross to bear for us the pain and loss. 4 But listen to his heartfelt cry, "My God, my God, now will you leave me here to die?" Holy, Lamb of God, raised high on the cross to bear for us the pain and loss. 5 Yesu while dying on that tree, forgives our folly and our sins and sets us free. Holy, Lamb of God, raised high on the cross to bear for us the pain and loss. Topics: Solidarity in Suffering Used With Tune: MWANA MWERERE Text Sources: Tumbuka hymn

Awake, there! arise

Author: Tom Colvin Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Awake, there! arise, there! Lyrics: 1 Awake, there! arise, there! awake from sleep now. Arise, friends! Our God will the new day hallow. 2 Let's worship, let's worship our God, our Maker; sincerely, sincerely, let's pray together. 3 In thanking and praising our gracious Savior, be joyful, be joyful, and sing together. 4 Christ calls us, Christ calls us, to join together, united in caring for one another. 5 The day dawns, the day dawns, the sun in rising, arise, friend, and sing now, our Saviour praising. Topics: African Praise and Prayer Songs Used With Tune: NYOHENE

Beat the drums of welcome

Author: Tom Colvin Appears in 1 hymnal Refrain First Line: Christ brings freedom, Christ makes peace Lyrics: (Leader) 1 Beat the drums of welcome for the Monarch at the gate, calling us all to unite God's world recreate. Refrain (All): Christ brings freedom, Christ makes peace, with justice for us all, our Savior's come; Yesu, Yesu, Aleluya. 2 Now at last, Yesu saves all God's people from their pains; those oppressed receive the power to throw away their chains. [Refrain] 3 Captives gain their liberty, the blind receive their sight; now's their time to be set free, as darkness turns to light. [Refrain] 4 Happy are the towns and lands whose people praises bring; happy hearts and happy homes to God a welcome sing. [Refrain] Topics: African Praise and Prayer Songs Used With Tune: ZAKARIA