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O Day of Peace

Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Appears in 22 hymnals Topics: The Church in the World Commitment: Peace and Justice; Christian Perfecction; Commitment; Guidance; Hope; Jesus Christ Kingship, Conqueror; Jesus Christ Lord of Life; Jesus Christ Reign; Justice; Kingdom of God; Love for Others; Peace (World); Reconciliation; Social Concerns; Trust; Truth; World; Advent 1 Year A; Advent 2 Year A; All Saints Year B; Advent 3 Year C; Proper 25 Year C; Proper 28 Year C First Line: O day of peace that dimly shines Lyrics: 1 O day of peace that dimly shines through all our hopes and prayers and dreams, guide us to justice, truth, and love, delivered from our selfish schemes. May swords of hate fall from our hands, our hearts from envy find release, till by God's grace our warring world shall see Christ's promised reign of peace. 2 Then shall the wolf dwell with the lamb, nor shall the fierce devour the small; as beasts and cattle calmly graze, a little child shall lead them all. Then enemies shall learn to love, all creatures find their true accord; the hope of peace shall be fulfilled, for all the earth shall know the Lord. Used With Tune: JERUSALEM

Psalm 85 (A Responsorial Setting)

Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Social Justice First Line: Righteousness and peace Lyrics: Refrain: Righteousness and peace, righteousness and peace shall go before the LORD, before the LORD. Scripture: Psalm 85 Used With Tune: [Righteousness and peace] Text Sources: Psalter for Worship, Cycle B; Evangelical Lutheran Worship (Psalm text)

The Church of Christ Cannot Be Bound

Author: Adam M. L. Tice, b. 1979 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 12 hymnals Topics: Justice/Social Concern Scripture: Matthew 25:34-40 Used With Tune: MCKEE

Thou shalt arise

Appears in 18 hymnals Topics: Social Concerns / Social Justice First Line: Thou shalt arise, and mercy yet Scripture: Psalm 102:13-18 Used With Tune: DUKE STREET Text Sources: Paraphrase, Scottish Psalter 1650, alt.

We give thee but thine own

Author: William Walsham How, 1823-1897 Appears in 505 hymnals Topics: Social Concerns / Social Justice Lyrics: 1 We give thee but thine own, whate'er the gift may be; all that we have is thine alone, a trust, O Lord, from thee. 2 May we thy bounties thus as stewards true receive, and gladly, as thou blessest us, to thee our first-fruits give. 3 To comfort and to bless, to find a balm for woe, to tend the lonely in distress is angels' work below. 4 The captive to release, to God the lost to bring, to teach the way of life and peace, it is a Christ-like thing. 5 And we believe thy word, though dim our faith may be: whate'er for thine we do, O Lord, we do it unto thee. Scripture: Exodus 23:26 Used With Tune: FRANCONIA

High in the Heavens, Eternal God

Author: Isaac Watts, 1674-1748 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 380 hymnals Topics: Social Justice Lyrics: 1 High in the heavens, eternal God, your goodness in full glory shines: your truth shall break through every cloud that veils and darkens your designs. 2 Forever firm your justice stands, as mountains their foundations keep; wise are the wonders of your hands; your judgments are a mighty deep. 3 From the provisions of your house we shall be fed with sweet repast; there mercy like a river flows and brings salvation to our taste. 4 Life, like a fountain, rich and free, springs from the presence of the Lord, and in your light our souls shall see the glories promised in your word. Scripture: Psalm 36 Used With Tune: TRURO

We are your people

Author: Brian Arthur Wren, 1936- Meter: 5.4.5.5.7 Appears in 14 hymnals Topics: Social Justice Lyrics: 1 We are your people; Spirit of grace, you dare to make us to all our neighbours Christ's living voice, hands and face. 2 Joined in community, treasured and fed, may we discover gifts in each other, willing to lead and be led 3 Rich in diversity, help us to live closer than neighbours, open to strangers, able to clash and forgive. 4 Glad of tradition, help us to see in all life's changing, where you are leading, where our best efforts should be. 5 Give, as we venture justice and care (peaceful, resisting, waiting or risking) wisdom to know when and where. 6 Christ, as we serve you in different ways, may all we're doing show that you're living, meeting your love with our praise. Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11 Used With Tune: WHITFIELD

Psalm 15: They Who Do Justice

Author: David Haas Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: Justice; Law; Love for Others; Obedience; Presence of God; Sharing; Shepherd; Social Concern; Truth First Line: Those who walk blamelessly and live their lives doing justice Refrain First Line: They who do justice will live in the presence of God Used With Tune: [They who do justice will live in the presence of God]

Now Let Us from This Table Rise

Author: Fred Kaan, 1929-2009 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 42 hymnals Topics: Social Justice Lyrics: 1 Now let us from this table rise, Renewed in body, mind, and soul; With Christ we die and live again, His selfless love has made us whole. 2 With minds alert, upheld by grace, To spread the word in speech and deed, We follow in the steps of Christ, At one with all in hope and need. 3 To fill each human house with love, It is the sacrament of care; The work that Christ began to do, We humbly pledge ourselves to share. 4 Then grant us courage Father God, To choose again the pilgrim way, And help us to accept with joy The challenge of tomorrow's day. Used With Tune: DUKE STREET

We are marching (Siyahamba)

Author: Anders Nyberg, 1955-; Andrew Donaldson, 1951- Meter: Irregular Appears in 37 hymnals Topics: Social Concerns / Social Justice First Line: We are marching in the light of God Scripture: Exodus 13:21-22 Used With Tune: SIYAHAMBA Text Sources: South African (Xhosa) traditional