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Emmanuel, Who Walked Among Us Here

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Meter: 10.10.11.10 with refrain Appears in 1 hymnal 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 Used With Tune: KENSINGTON

The Kingdom We Inherited

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Meter: 8.6.8.6.8.6.7.6 Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: The kingdom we inherited is not a worldly one, The realm of Christ is everywhere God's loving work is done. His legacy is service to the least of humankind: In each needy face, he said, his own face we will find. A piece of bread, a saving cup of water in his name, a welcome to a stranger, the healing of the lame, warm clothing for a naked one, a visit to the bound: in each simple act of love the loving Christ is found. The kingdom we inherited is not a worldly one, The realm of Christ is everywhere God's loving work is done. Pray bless us, God, as heirs of Love, that what we do and say may reflect the face of Christ to all we meet today. Topics: Reign of Christ care of "the least" Scripture: Matthew 25:31-44 Used With Tune: PLACERVILLE

When the World Is Babbling 'Round Us

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Meter: 8.7.8.7.7 Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: When the world is babbling 'round us, Lyrics: When the word is babbling 'round us, deafening us to human need, when its selfish ways confound us as we satisfy our greed, find us and free us, O God. When we fail to hear you call us, when we turn and run away until evil times befall us, causing us to stop and pray, find us, forgive us, O God. Let your holy spirit enter into hearts on wings of dove. Let your will be at the center of our lives afire with love. Find us, and fill us, O God. Make us one with Christ in caring for the outcast and the lost, that in joyful, selfless sharing we may never count the cost. Find us, and form us, O God. Topics: Babel and Pentecost experiences ; Prayer Repentance, petition Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9 Used With Tune: MIDDLETOWN Text Sources: "A Prayer for Pentecost" (anthem)

The People Came from Everywhere

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 2 hymnals 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 Used With Tune: CHILD'S PLAY Text Sources: "The People Came from Everywhere" (anthem)

Your Spirit, God, Moves Us to Pray

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 2 hymnals Refrain First Line: God, bless the children, let them live Lyrics: Your Spirit, God, moves us to pray for children in the world today whose only home may be the street, who never have enough to eat, who fear the night, and dread the day, and cannot go outside to play: Refrain: God, bless the children, let them live. Teach our hearts and hands to give. Your Spirit, God, moves us to pray for children in the world today whose tongues must learn new ways to talk, who cannot see or hear or walk, who toil in shops ˜til hands are sore, who mourn their loved ones lost in war: Refrain Kind, gentle God, this is our prayer: that we might learn to love and share the blessings that you shower down, a loving home, a friendly town, good food to eat, warm clothes to wear, and when we're sick, a doctor's care: Refrain Topics: Children Concern for needs of Scripture: Galatians 5:16 Used With Tune: CABIN JOHN

The Holy One of Israel

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Meter: 8.6.8.6 D with refrain Appears in 1 hymnal 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 Used With Tune: ISAIAH'S DREAM