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As Joseph Lay in Troubled Sleep

Author: Mary Louise Bringle, 1953- Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23 Topics: Easter; Epiphany; Fear; Jesus Christ Lamb of God; Jesus Christ's Humanity; Listening; Mourning; Salvation; Suffering Used With Tune: BUTTONWOOD

Joseph, Son of an Ancient King

Author: Daniel Charles Damon, 1955- Meter: 8.7.8.6 D Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Matthew 2:13-15 Lyrics: 1 Joseph, son of an ancient king, what did you teach our Savior? Did you teach him to dance and sing? Did he share your labor? Did you tell him about your dream and of the desert journey; warned by angels of Herod's scheme, how you had to hurry? 2 Seeking work in a foreign land, could you support your fam'ly? Did you hold him with calloused hands? Were you homeless, hungry? Did you shelter him in your cloak while heaven's wind was blowing? Did you wonder at words he spoke as a boy, still growing? 3 Did you teach him to work with wood? Did Jesus like to help you? Were you always so wise and good? Did your dreams all come true? Joseph, son of an ancient king, angels will guide your going; though the desert with Mary, bring Living Water flowing. Topics: Epiphany; Jesus Christ's Humanity; Jesus Christ's Life; Living Water; Parenting; Teaching Used With Tune: JOSEPH

In Bethlem Town

Author: Leland Bryant Ross Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Matthew 2:16 First Line: In Bethlem town the Christ was born Lyrics: 1. In Bethlem town the Christ was born. They laid him down that starlit mor-ee-orn Amidst the corn, in swaddling gown Unbleached and worn, with hay his crown. Too-loo-ree-loo, too-loo-ree-lay, Too-loo-ree-loo: 'twas Christmas Day. 2. On hills nearby, poor shepherds graze Their flocks. The sky explodes in prai-ee-aise, With angels' lays to God on high: "Fear not, this day salvation's nigh! Too-loo-ree-loo, too-loo-ree-lirth, Good will to you, and peace on earth!" 3. The shepherds then of one accord To Bethlem ran to greet the Lor-ee-ord. They found him sleeping in a trough, Convolved in cheap, unwhitened cloth. Too-loo-ree-laid, too-loo-ree-lotched, They knelt and prayed as Mary watched. 4. From Persia far, wise Parsees came, Led by his star, to praise his name-ee-ame. They brought presents of gold and myrrh And frankincense--and beaver fur, Too-loo-ree-lurr, too-loo-ree-lee, Then went home sur-reptitiously. 5. King Herod had bequestioned them, With motive bad, about Bethlem-ee-em. The crafty sages Herod left In royal rage, of facts bereft-- Too-loo-ree-lilled, too-loo-ree-lents, So Herod killed the Innocents. 6. God said to Joseph and his wife: To Egypt go, to save your li-ee-ife. Thine ancient namesake as a slave To Egypt came your folk to save. Too-loo-ree-lask, too-loo-ree-lun, A sim'lar task awaits your son. 7. Good people all, consider ye, Whom God hath called to liberty-I-ee-- Consider well the awful cost The Scriptures tell in children lost; Too-loo-ree-low, too-loo-ree-laid, Consider now the ransoms paid. 8. God's peace to you; now merry be, For 'tis all true, of verity-I-ee. The baby born, ye know it well, That holy morn, hath vanquished Hell, Too-loo-ree-loss, too-loo-ree-lee, Upon the cross, and we are free! Topics: Christmas; Feast of the Holy Innocents Used With Tune: SPRINGFIELD MOUNTAIN

Sainte Nuit

Author: A. Bail Meter: Irregular Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Matthew 2 First Line: O nuit de paix! Sainte nuit! Lyrics: 1 O nuit de paix! Sainte nuit! Dans le ciel l'astre luit; Dans les champs tout repose en paix. Mais soudain, dans l'air pur et frais, Le brillant choeur des anges Aux bergers apparaît. 2 O nuit de foi! Sainte nuit! Les bergers sont instruits; Confiants dans la voix des cieux, Ils s'en vont adorer leur Dieu; Et Jésus, en échange Leur sourit radieux. 3 O nuit d'amour! Sainte nuit! Dans l'étable, aucun bruit; Sur la paille est couché l'Enfant Que la Vierge endort en chantant: Il repose en ses langes, Son Jésus ravissant. 4 O nuit d'espoir! Sainte nuit! L'espérance a relui: Le Sauveur de la terre est né; C'est à nous que Dieu l'a donné. Célébrons ses louanges: Gloire au Verbe incarné! Topics: Christmas Used With Tune: STILLE NACHT

All People Need a Home

Author: Daniel Charles Damon Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Matthew 2:13-15 Lyrics: 1 All people need a home, a place to feel secure, where common needs are known and met, a home that will endure. 2 All people need a home, a place to work and play, a place to share and to enjoy, a place to rest and pray. 3 All people need a home, a place where hurts can heal, where help is given and received, a home where love is real. 4 God, help us build a world where all can feel secure, a place where all can live and love, a world that will endure. Topics: Justice and Peace; Peace on Earth Used With Tune: KNOWLES WALLACE

God, Help the Weary Travelers

Author: Daniel Charles Damon Meter: 12.10.12.10 with refrain Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Matthew 2:1-15 First Line: God, help the weary travelers who follow their star Refrain First Line: God, help the weary travelers, the lost and the found Lyrics: 1 God, help the weary travelers who follow their star, seeking a refuge, so near, yet so far, seeking a place of shelter from hatred and war, seeking the safety of some distant shore. Refrain: God, help the weary travelers, the lost and the found, all of us travelers on this holy ground. God, help the weary travelers, those just passing through, all of us travelers with love's work to do. 2 God, help the gifted people who come seeking gold, far from their homelands, their lives bought and sold. God, free us from the judgments that turn us to stone, show us the river that flows from your throne. [Refrain] 3 God, lift new generations from muck and from mire, baptized with water and Spirit and fire. God, raise new generations with hearts set ablaze, singing and dancing their Maker's high praise. [Refrain] Topics: Church; Epiphany; Humanity; Prayer Used With Tune: PRAYER FOR TRAVELERS

When Mary Heard An Angel Say

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Matthew 2:13 Lyrics: 1 When Mary heard an angel say that she would have a son, that God would make her mother of the long-awaited one, she questioned that strange promise, yet trusted and believed, and, wonder of all wonders, a child she soon conceived. 2 When Joseph heard an angel call him in his dreams at night to care for Mary and her child, so precious in God’s sight, he listened to each bidding, then trusted and obeyed, and, wonder of all wonders, God’s promised one was saved. 3 When shepherds heard an angel tell the good news of Christ’s birth, that peace, through people of good will, would come to all the earth, they shook with fear, and trembled, then to the stable sped, and wonder of all wonders, knelt down beside his bed. 4 God sent these angel messengers to Mary, blessed one, and faithful Joseph who would care for her and for her son; to ordinary shepherds, at work out on a hill, that, wonder of all wonders, each one might know God’s will. 5 Oh, God, we long for messengers to bring us word today of your great love and plan for us. Oh, come to us, we pray. Surprise us now with angels, and make us all aware that, wonder of all wonders, you also may be there. Topics: Christmas Angels' messages Used With Tune: EVONNE

What Shall We Sing to Air Our Joy

Author: Daniel B. Merrick, 1926-2004; João Wilson Faustini Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Matthew 2 First Line: What shall we sing to air our joy (Que alegre canto de Natal) Refrain First Line: We'll sing halleluia! (É som de aleluia!) Topics: Christmas Used With Tune: SEEDS

On the Night of Christmas (Hare inna makha)

Author: Picas Khess; Rolando S. Tinio; JM Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Matthew 2:12-16 First Line: Hare inna makha (On the night of Christmas) Topics: The Christian Year Christmas; The Christian Year Epiphany; Images of God, Christ and the Holy Spirit The Light and Star Used With Tune: PUNA BINKO

Los Reyes Magos

Author: Silvio Cuéllar, n. 1969 Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Matthew 2:1-13 First Line: Desde lejana tierras Refrain First Line: La, la, lai, la la Topics: Epifanía Used With Tune: [Desde lejana tierras]