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Herald! Sound the Note of Judgement

Author: Moir A. J. Waters (1906-1980) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:1-8 Topics: Advent; Evangelism; John, the Baptist Used With Tune: NEANDER (UNSER HERRSCHER)

Sing of God Made Manifest

Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr., (1944-) Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:1-11 Lyrics: 1 Sing of God made manifest in a child robust and blest, to whose home in Bethlehem where a star had guided them, magi came and gifts unbound, signs mysterious and profound: myrrh and frankincense and gold grave and God and king foretold. 2 Sing of God made manifest when at Jordan John confessed, "I should be baptized by you, but your bidding I will do." Then from heaven a double sign -- dove-like Spirit, voice divine -- hailed the true Anointed One: "This is my beloved Son." 3 Sing of God made manifest when Christ came as wedding-guest and at Cana gave a sign, turning water into wine; further still was love revealed as he taught, forgave, and healed, bringing light and life to all who would listen to God's call. 4 Sing of God made manifest on the cloud-capped mountain's crest, where the law and prophets waned so that Christ alone remained: glimpse of glory, pledge of grace, given as Jesus set his face towards the waiting cross and grave, sign of hope that God would save. Topics: Baptism of Jesus; Epiphany (feast); Jesus' Life and Ministry; Christmas Used With Tune: SALZBURG

Silent night, holy night

Author: Joseph Mohr, 1792-1848; Stopford Augustus Brooke, 1832-1916 Meter: Irregular Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:1 Topics: The Incarnate Christ: Christmas Used With Tune: STILLE NACHT

Bless’d Be the God of Israel

Author: Michael A. Perry Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:1-8 Lyrics: 1 Bless’d 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 heav’n. 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: Benedictus / Zechariah’s Song; Justice; Prisons; Benedictus / Zechariah’s Song; Confessing Faith; Covenant; God Presence of; Justice; Liberation; Praise; Prisons; Salvation Used With Tune: WEBB Text Sources: based on Luke 1:68-79; Psalm Praise

As I Went Down to the River to Pray

Meter: Irregular Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:1-11 First Line: Oh, sisters, let’s go down Lyrics: Refrain: As I went down to the river to pray, studyin’ about that good old way, and who shall wear the starry crown, good Lord, show me the way. 1 Oh, sisters, let’s go down, let’s go down, come on down. Oh, sisters, let’s go down, down to the river to pray. [Refrain] 2 Oh, brothers… 3 Oh, children… 4 Oh, sinners… Topics: Conversion and New Life; Discipleship; Praying Used With Tune: AS I WENT DOWN TO THE RIVER Text Sources: African American spiritual (USA)

Mark How the Lamb of God's Self-Offering

Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. (1944-) Meter: 9.8.9.8 D Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:1-11 Lyrics: 1 Mark how the Lamb of God's self-offering our human sinfulness takes on in the birth-waters of the Jordan as Jesus is baptized by John. Hear how the voice from heaven thunders, "Lo, this is my beloved Son." See how in dovelike form the Spirit descends on God's Anointed One. 2 From this assurance of God's favour Jesus goes to the wilderness, there to endure a time of testing preparing him to teach and bless. So we, by water and the Spirit baptized into Christ's ministry, are often led to paths of service through mazes of adversity. 3 Grant us, O God, the strength and courage to live the faith our lips declare; bless us in our baptismal calling; Christ's royal priesthood help us share. Turn us from every false allegiance, that we may trust in Christ alone: raise up in us a chosen people transformed by love to be your own. Topics: Baptism of Jesus Used With Tune: RENDEZ À DIEU

Lo, in the wilderness a voice

Author: Percy Dearmer, 1867-1936 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7 Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:3 Lyrics: 1 Lo, in the wilderness a voice 'make straight the way' is crying: when men are turning from the light, and hope and love seem dying, the prophet comes to make us clean: 'there standeth one you have not seen, Whose voice you are denying.' 2 God give us grace to hearken now to those who come to warn us, give sight and strength, that we may kill the vices that have torn us, lest love professed should disappear in creeds of hate, contempt, and fear, that crush and overturn us. 3 When from the vineyard cruel men cast out the heavenly powers and Christendom denies its Lord, the world in ruin cowers. Now come, O God, in thy great might! Unchanged, unchanging is thy right, unswayed thy justice towers. Topics: Saints' and Other Holy Days St. John the Baptist Used With Tune: MIT FREUDEN ZART

Spirit, Working in Creation

Author: John Richards Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1 Topics: Illumination; Pentecost and Holy Spirit; Holy Spirit; Illumination; Missions; Peace; Trinity; Word of God Used With Tune: SUNRISE

She Comes Sailing on the Wind

Author: Gordon Light, 1944-; Andrew Donaldson, 1951- Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:1-11 First Line: Silent waters rocking on the morning of our birth Topics: God, maternal images; The Holy Spirit Used With Tune: SHE FLIES ON

All over the world

Author: Roy Turner Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: Mark 1:8 First Line: All over the world the Spirit is moving Topics: Evangelism Used With Tune: [All over the world the Spirit is moving]