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'Tis a gift to Be Simple

Author: Joseph Bracket, 18th cent. Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 22 hymnals Topics: Serenity Lyrics: ‘Tis the gift to be simple, ’tis the gift to be free ‘tis a gift to come down where we ought to be, and when we find ourselves in the place just right, ‘twill be in the valley of love and delight. When true simplicity is gained, to bow and to bend we shan’t be ashamed. To turn, turn will be our delight, 'till by turning, turning we come ’round right. Used With Tune: SIMPLE GIFTS

Love Has Come

Author: Ken Bible Meter: 9.9.10.9.9.8 Appears in 8 hymnals Topics: Calmness and Serenity; Calmness and Serenity First Line: Love has come a light in the darkness! Scripture: Luke 2:6-7 Used With Tune: BRING A TORCH

No Longer Forward nor Behind

Author: John Greenleaf Whittier, 1807-1892 Meter: 8.6.8.6.6.8.8.6 Appears in 11 hymnals Topics: Serenity Lyrics: 1 No longer forward nor behind I look in hope or fear; but, grateful, take the good I find, the best of now and here. I break my pilgrim staff, I lay aside the toiling oar; the angel sought so far away I welcome at my door. 2 For all the jarring notes of life seem blending in a psalm, and all the angles of its strife slow rounding into calm. And so the shadows fall apart, and so the west winds play; and all the windows of my heart I open to the day. Used With Tune: VAN DIEMAN'S LAND

O Christ, in Thee My Soul

Author: Emma Frances Bevan Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain Appears in 30 hymnals Topics: Peace (Inner, Calmness, Serenity First Line: O Christ, in thee my soul hath found Refrain First Line: Now none but Christ can satisfy Lyrics: 1 O Christ, in thee my soul hath found, and found in thee alone, the peace, the joy I sought so long, the bliss till now unknown. Refrain: Now none but Christ can satisfy, none other name for me! There's love and life and lasting joy, Christ Jesus, found in thee. 2 I sighed for rest and happiness, I yearned for them, not thee; but while I passed my Saviour by, his love laid hold on me. [Refrain] 3 I tried the broken cisterns, ah! But how the waters failed; even as I stooped to drink they fled, and mocked me as I wailed. [Refrain] 4 The pleasures lost I sadly mourned, but never wept for thee, till grace the sightless eyes received, thy loveliness to see. [Refrain] Used With Tune: NONE BUT CHRIST

By Grace We Have Been Saved

Author: Rusty Edwards Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 3 hymnals Topics: Calmness and Serenity; Calmness and Serenity First Line: By grace we have been saved through faith Scripture: Isaiah 52:7 Used With Tune: DOVE OF PEACE

Wild Waves of Storm

Author: Sydney Henry Knight, 1923- Meter: 4.10.10.10.4 Appears in 1 hymnal Topics: Serenity Used With Tune: WILD WAVES

Now the Silence

Author: Jaroslav J. Vajda Meter: Irregular Appears in 30 hymnals Topics: Peace (Inner, Calmness, Serenity Lyrics: Now the silence Now the peace Now the empty hands uplifted Now the kneeling Now the plea Now the Father's arms in welcome Now the hearing Now the power Now the vessel brimmed for pouring Now the body Now the blood Now the joyful celebration Now the wedding Now the songs Now the heart forgiven leaping Now the Spirit's visitation Now the Son's epiphany Now the Father's blessing Now Now Now Used With Tune: NOW

In Christ Alone

Author: Keith Getty; Stuart Townend Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 39 hymnals Topics: Calmness and Serenity; Calmness and Serenity First Line: In Christ alone my hope is found Scripture: Isaiah 44:8 Used With Tune: IN CHRIST ALONE

May the God of Hope Go with Us

Author: Alvin Scutmaat; Fred Kaan Meter: 11.11.11.11 with refrain Appears in 8 hymnals Topics: Peace (Inner, Calmness, Serenity First Line: May the God of hope go with us every day Refrain First Line: Praying let us work for peace Lyrics: 1 May the God of hope go with us every day, filling all our lives with love and joy and peace. May the God of justice speed us on our way, bringing light and hope to every land and race. [Refrain:] Praying, let us work for peace; singing, share our joy with all; working for a world that’s new, faithful when we hear Christ’s call. 2 May the God of healing free the earth from fear, freeing us for peace, both treasured and pursued. May the God of love keep our commitment clear to a world restored, to human life renewed. [Refrain] Used With Tune: ARGENTINA

O God, Thou Art the Father

Author: Columba (521-597); Duncan Macgregor (1854-1923) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 12 hymnals Topics: Serenity Lyrics: 1 O God, Thou art the Father Of all that have believed: From whom all hosts of angels Have life and power received. O God, Thou art the Maker Of all created things, The righteous Judge of judges, Th' almighty King of kings. 2 High in the heavenly Zion Thou reignest God adored; And in the coming glory Thou shalt be Sovereign Lord. Beyond our ken Thou shinest, The everlasting Light; Ineffable in loving, Unthinkable in might. 3 Thou to the meek and lowly Thy secrets dost unfold; O God, Thou doest all things, All things both new and old. I walk secure and blessed In every clime or coast, In name of God the Father, And Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen. Scripture: Psalm 103:19 Used With Tune: DURROW