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One Was Old, Another Barren

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Luke 2 Lyrics: One was old, another barren,and a third was young and fair,when God promised wondrous blessingsfor the sons they were to bear.Though incredible each promise,yet they trusted and believed,guarding closely in their hearts thevisions that they had received.Sarah must have told her baby,as she calmed his anxious cry,"God has promised you more childrenthan the stars up in the sky!Little Isaac, kings and nationswill descend from you one day,destined to inherit blessingsif they follow in God's way."And Elizabeth, once barren,must have whispered to her son,"Someday, John, you'll be God's heraldto announce the Promised One!Someday you will speak with couragewords from God for all to hear,calling people to repentance,telling them the Christ is near."Mary must have echoed prophetsin her cradle lullabies,"Jesus, you will be our Savior,Christ the Lord, Love's great surprise!Someday I may watch you suffer,and your pain may pierce my soul, but I trust that God will heal mybroken heart and make it whole."God, we thank you for these mothersand the faith they had to share.May we also trust your promisefor the children in our care,that through us the Spiritâ€™s blessingsmay upon them come to fall,giving them the strength and courageto be faithful to your call. Topics: Faith in God's promises; Jesus Mary's son; Women in the Bible Sarah; Women in the Bible Mary; Women in the Bible Elizabeth Used With Tune: GOD'S PROMISES Text Sources: Time Now to Gather

Two Thousand Years Since Bethlehem

Author: Brian Hoare, 1935- Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 Lyrics: 1 Two thousand years since Bethlehem first welcomed Jesus' birth: the startling truth began to dawn that God had come to earth. And as he grew and lived and taught a different way unfurled: a way of joy and love and peace, a new start for the world! 2 Two thousand years since Galilee where Jesus preached and healed; in words of truth and works of power God's kingdom was revealed. As young and old and rich and poor responded to his call, they found what we may find today: a new start for us all! 3 Two thousand years since Calvary, the hill where Jesus died; the Lamb of God, the sinless one, for me was crucified. But soon he rose up from the grave to reign in victory; good news I scarcely can believe; a new start won for me! 4 Two thousand years since Pentecost: the Holy Spirit came in sound of mighty, rushing wind and tongues of living flame; a gift to all who will believe and live the Jesus way; the power of God we may receive, a new start from today! 5 Two thousand years of Christian faith have changed our history, for Jesus is the Lord of time and of eternity. For all who seek a better way, than failure, sin and pain, still Jesus Christ makes all things new: a chance to start again! Used With Tune: FOREST GREEN

Holy Christmas Night

Author: Eppie Duran Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Luke 2:15 First Line: Can you hear the call of the shepherd boy Topics: The Church Advent and Christmas; Jesus Christ Advent, Christmas, Incarnation Used With Tune: CHRISTMAS UNIVERSAL Text Sources: Filipino

Jesus Came into the World

Author: Jonathan Malicsi; Ellsworth Chandlee Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Luke 2:16 First Line: Jesus came into the world as a little babe Topics: The Church Advent and Christmas; God Gifts of God; Responses to God Praise and Worship; Jesus Christ Advent, Christmas, Incarnation; Useful Musical Types Unaccompanied Used With Tune: APOMIN Text Sources: Filipino

Stay, My Child, My Body Sharing

Author: Anna Briggs (1947-) Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.7.3 Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 Lyrics: 1 Stay, my child, my body sharing. Girlhood's peace from me is torn; well I know a mother's fearing, hope miscarried, joy stillborn. Lullaby, lullaby, God has heard a mother's cry, lullaby. 2 Grow, my child, in body chosen by the God who made the earth; mine the answer, in confusion, young, unready to give birth. Lullaby, lullaby, God awaits a baby's cry, lullaby. 3 Sleep, my child, for love surrounds us; we have not been left alone. Though disgrace and shame may hound us, Joseph stays and shields his own. Lullaby, lullaby, Word of God in baby's cry, lullaby. 4 Wake, my child, the world is crying, calls you, evil's power to cross; opens you to early dying, motherhood's most dreaded loss. Lullaby, lullaby, pain of God in mother's cry, lullaby. 5 Go, my child, grace protect you, shape your living, fill your breath; by its power to resurrect you, break the grip of fear and death. Lullaby, lullaby, hope for all in mother's cry, lullaby. Topics: Christmas; Mary; Christian Year; Epiphany Used With Tune: DANIEL'S

Sleep, Sweet Child, Thy Mother Watches

Author: Margaret Fleming (1919-); Robert J. B. Fleming (1921-1976) Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 Topics: Christmas; Epiphany Used With Tune: SLEEP, SWEET CHILD

Sleep, Holy Child, Now Hid Away

Author: Ruth Duck (1947-) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 Topics: Christmas; Epiphany Used With Tune: SELINA

Glory, in the Highest Glory

Author: Paul Gibson (1932-) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7.8.8 Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 Topics: Christmas; Glory to God (Gloria in excelsis); Praise of God Used With Tune: PSALM 42 Text Sources: Glory to God (Gloria in excelsis, Greek hymn, 200?)

What a World of Sound

Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Luke 2:1-21 First Line: What a world of sound it must have Topics: Christmas

See the Little Baby

Author: Donald Swift Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Luke 2:7-14 First Line: There were shepherds keeping their watch Topics: Christmas; Jesus Christ Birth and Infancy Used With Tune: LITTLE BABY