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When We Are Blind

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Meter: 10.11.11.10 Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Isaiah 35:5-6 First Line: When we are blind to the judgment of love, Lyrics: When we are blind to the judgment of love,and tempted to stray from the way of the dove,God, show us, through prophets, your vision for peace:"Let justice prevail, that warfare may cease."When we are deaf to your holy command,unwilling to listen to what you demand,God, give us in Jesus new orders for peace:"Let justice prevail, that warfare may cease."When we are lame with excuses, and fearenfeebles our power to make your will clear,God, send your bold Spirit with mandates for peace:"Let justice prevail, that warfare may cease."When we are silent, reluctant to speakfor those who are hungry, or homeless, or weak,God, loosen our tongues to declare for your peace:"Let justice prevail, that warfare may cease." Topics: Church Year-Advent Confession, justice; Peace and Justice Confession/petition Used With Tune: DESIRE FOR PEACE Text Sources: The Song Lingers On

The Holy One of Israel

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Meter: 8.6.8.6 D with refrain Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Isaiah 35 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 Used With Tune: ISAIAH'S DREAM

Have You Come to Hear the Prophet?

Author: Mary R. Bittner Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Isaiah 35

The Angels Sing

Author: Mary Irene McLean Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Isaiah 35:10 First Line: Behold the ransomed of the Lord Refrain First Line: The angels sing their welcome, welcome home Topics: Praise; Young Peoples Societies Used With Tune: [The Angels Sing]

The King's Highway

Author: W. O. Cushing Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Isaiah 35:8 First Line: I will tell what the Lord hath done for me Refrain First Line: Glory, Glory Lyrics: 1 I will tell what the Lord hath done for me, How He saved my soul, how He set me free; He hath drawn my feet from the mire and clay, Henceforth to follow in the King’s Highway. Refrain: Glory, glory, Glory be to god my King; Glory, glory, I will praise His name, I will shout and sing; He hath drawn my feet from the mire and clay, And my soul is marching in the King’s Highway. 2 O the comfort and peace my soul hath known, With my heart in Him, in His love alone; ‘Tis the sweetest joy that the heart can sing, To feast each moment with my Lord and King. [Refrain] 3 What are pleasures of earth to Jesus’ love? I have meat to eat that ye know not of; I will spend my days for my Saviour still, And hope forever in His bliss to dwell. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [I will tell what the Lord hath done for me]

Feeble Man

Author: J. W. Penelton Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Isaiah 35:3 First Line: I'm going down to Jordan to pay my fare Refrain First Line: O Lord, what have I done, will you hear my prayer? Used With Tune: [I'm going down to Jordan to pay my fare]

The Desert Shall Rejoice

Author: Herschel Lee Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Isaiah 35 First Line: There is joy in desert places Refrain First Line: Rejoice! rejoice! in solitary places Lyrics: 1 There is joy in desert places, Through the blessed gospel light, That Jesus sheds upon us, From His throne of royal might; And our weary hearts are gladdened, No more sorrow, pain or woes; For He makes our desert life “rejoice, And blossom as the rose.” Refrain: Rejoice! rejoice! in solitary places: Rejoice! rejoice! in triumph o’er thy foes! For the gospel light will shine through smiling faces, When the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose. 2 To the worn and weary trav’ler, In the lone and desert way; Comes the promise ever faithful, Thou shall rest at close of day. There is blessed hope in Jesus, While salvation’s river flows; He will make our desert life “rejoice, And blossom as the rose.” [Refrain] 3 When the ransomed of the Lord shall come, A vast triumphant throng; And return to Zion singing, We will join the Victor’s song. Then life’s desert will be ended By the crystal river bright, And the rose will bloom forever there, In Heaven’s holy light. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [There is joy in desert places]

Let the desert sing and the wasteland flower

Author: Michael Perry (born 1942) Meter: 10.11.11 Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Isaiah 35 Topics: God, Saviour Returning and Triumphant; The Remnant of Israel; Advent 1 The Advent Hope; Advent 3 The Forerunner Used With Tune: ELMSDALE

For All Your Blessings

Author: Alan Luff (1928-) Meter: 5.5.5.4 D Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Isaiah 35 First Line: For all your blessings, Jesus Lyrics: 1 For all your blessings, Jesus, we praise you, gracious in mercy, strong to console. You to our need bring comfort and healing, love and forgiveness, making us whole. 2 Daily around us, pain and confusion crumble our feeble faith into dust. Yet still we find your love in the darkness, changing our anxious thoughts into trust. 3 We carry with us into your presence prisoners of sickness, sadness and fear; grant them to know your peace in their sufferings and new life flowing, for you are near. 4 Grant us, your servants, grace to work with you, that in your loving task we may share mind's understanding, hands skilled for healing, hearts of compassion, join in love's care. Topics: Call and Vocation; Healing Used With Tune: ISLINGTON