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Though Shepherds Heard the Angels

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: FTLS2017 #76 (2017) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Tune Title: BAINTON Lyrics: 1 Though shepherds heard the angels, the wise men saw a star, a long-awaited signal, and so they traveled far to lay down precious treasures before a little child. His mother bid them welcome, received their gifts, and smiled. 2 Yet Mary must have questioned such gifts for one so small. He could have used a blanket, a rattle, or a ball, not incense for a temple or myrrh for one who’s dead; or gold enough for monarchs to crown his little head! 3 Was this an angel’s warning, a prophet’s clever ruse, to hint at her son’s future and all her thoughts confuse? She paused and, for a moment, was overcome with dread; then Jesus, laughing, smiling, filled her with joy instead. 4 Whatever comes, thought Mary, my son is in God’s care; no matter what his future, God always will be there. She thanked God for these wise men who traveled from afar to bring her son strange presents because of one great star. Topics: Epiphany Scripture: Matthew 2:9-11 Languages: English

Benediction: God of Hope

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: FTLS2017 #15 (2017) Tune Title: BLITCHINGTON First Line: God of hope, we leave this place, Lyrics: God of hope, we leave this place, filled with joy, peace, and grace, knowing Jesus Christ is by our side. As we live each day to come, may we walk in hope as one, with the Holy Spirit as our guide. Topics: Prayer Benediction Scripture: Romans 15:13 Languages: English

Like Fishermen Who Left Their Boats

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: FTLS2017 #54 (2017) Meter: 8.6.8.6 Tune Title: BY THE SEA Lyrics: 1 Like fishermen who left their boats and nets beside the sea, may we too answer Jesus’ call when we hear “Follow me.” 2 Like that brave soldier who believed his slave would be made well, may our belief in Jesus’ power all fear and doubt dispell. 3 Like people on that seaside hill who came to hear him preach, may we still learn from Jesus now all that he has to teach. 4 Like one small boy who shared his food, may we give Jesus leave to work such miracles through us, that we may all believe. 5 Like all who heard that Jesus lives, may we, with every breath, sing Alleluias to our God, whose love has conquered death. Topics: Eastertide Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22 Languages: English

How Glad We Are to Be Alive

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: FTLS2017 #46 (2017) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Tune Title: CARLETON Lyrics: 1 How glad we are to be alive to sing your praise today, and thank you, God, for gifts of grace we never can repay: our lives begun in parents’ love and nurtured in their care, creative minds inclined to learn, and hearts to dream and dare. 2 By grace we came to study here where doors were opened wide by wise and caring teachers who became both friend and guide. We learned to think, reflect, and act, to differ and concur, explored new worlds within, without, discovered who we were. 3 Your gifts of grace have blessed us all! How great a debt we owe to you, our God, for granting us a chance to learn and grow, and, as we’ve gone forth in the world, providing us the means, and giving us the courage to pursue our lifelong dreams. 4 Could joyful songs our gratitude and praise alone declare, from dawn to dusk we’d harmonize on alleluia airs! Yet from your prophets we have learned you ask for more than song; you call for justice, peace, and love where there is hurt and wrong. 5 Most merciful and gracious God, we promise you today we’ll try to give back what we owe by walking in your way, by being kind to those in need, and helping those who fall, by seeking justice for the poor, and peace for one and all. Topics: Education Scripture: Luke 12:48 Languages: English

A Fox Has a Den

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: FTLS2017 #4 (2017) Meter: 5.5.5.5 D Tune Title: CARTER'S TUNE Lyrics: 1 A fox has a den, a bird has a nest, yet Jesus the Christ had no place to rest, save for a manger in dim, dusty room, an old, rugged cross, a newly-made tomb. 2 Now risen, Christ walks the streets of our town, befriending the poor wherever they’re found, sharing the trials of those without homes, and bearing their pain in feeling alone. 3 How can we leave you, Christ, there with the poor, to share in the life that they must endure? Here in our hearts there is room! Be our guest! Christ said, “I can’t come without all the rest. 4 “When I was hungry, you saw I was fed; with no place to sleep, you gave me a bed. You were good neighbors when I had no home, now welcome the least, my loved ones, my own.” 5 Compassionate Christ, forgive us, we pray, that we have ignored the poor in this way. Give us your vision to see in each face a neighbor in need of our love and grace. Scripture: Matthew 8:20 Languages: English

Brave Sepherds Quaked

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: FTLS2017 #24 (2017) Tune Title: CAST AWAY FEAR First Line: Brave shepherds quaked with fear that night Lyrics: 1 Brave shepherds quaked with fear that night as barren hills were bathed in light, till angel voices sang on high, “Be not afraid! The Christ is night!” 2 How many times did Jesus chide his friends who traveled by his side, “Do not be anxious, do not fear! Believe that God walks with you here.” 3 The tomb was empty they could see. Afraid, they cried, “How can this be?” An angel said, “He is not here. The Christ has risen! Never fear!” 4 O Perfect Love that cast out fear, embolden us, we pray, draw near; give us the faith in troubled days to live and love and sing your praise. Topics: Christmas Do not fear; Courage and Perseverance Scripture: Luke 2:8-11 Languages: English

They Built the Church

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: FTLS2017 #72 (2017) Tune Title: CHANGING TIMES First Line: They built the church that is our home Refrain First Line: Alleluia! Alleluia! Lyrics: 1 They built the church that is our home with Jesus Christ, the cornerstone, a strong foundation for the past, but in these days, will this church last? Alleluia! 2 Life’s only constant now is change, our way is hard, and times are strange, yet sing, rejoice, let prayers be said! The church lives on with Christ as head! Alleluia! 3 The church lives on, as we proclaim the love of God in Christ who came to dwell with us, show us the way to walk as faithful friends today. Alleluia! 4 The church lives on, as we are fed by Christ, the life-sustaining Bread, and share the cup of blessed grace with others gathered in this place. Alleluia! 5 The church lives on, to us a trust from Christ, to shape a world more just, to dry the tears of those who cry, and feed the hungry, lest they die. Alleluia! 6 The church lives on, transcending time, connecting us with saints divine, embracing all who come to own Christ as their head and cornerstone. Alleluia! Topics: Church Scripture: Matthew 5:23 Languages: English

Before the Dawn Had Broken

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: FTLS2017 #22 (2017) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Tune Title: CHILD-LIKE FAITH Lyrics: 1 Before the dawn had broken, before God's lamp was spent, a boy heard someone calling and wondered what it meant. The old priest reassured him, so Samuel, without fear, said, ""God, your servant listens, and waits, your word to hear."" 2 A young lad went to battle a giant ten feet tall, while others watched and trembled, and thought to see him fall. Said David, ""God protects me; I come in God's own name."" God helped him save the people, by faith make good his claim. 3 The soldier was a leper who thought his doom was sure, but then a young girl told him, "God's prophet has a cure." She sent him to Elisha who showed him what to do. and he, made whole and healthy, saw he could trust God too. 4 The multitude was hungry. “We have no food,” they said. A little boy came forward to share his fish and bread. “It is enough,” said Jesus, “this gift of love will last.” He blessed the loaves and fishes, and no one had to fast. 5 A child becomes a prophet, a shepherd boy a king, a maid, a means of healing. a boy, of offering. May we have faith like children, like them come to believe that when we trust love’s power great blessings we receive. Topics: Children in the Bible Scripture: Isaiah 11:6 Languages: English

A Blessing for Christmas Eve

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: FTLS2017 #2 (2017) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Tune Title: CHRIST'S EXAMPLE First Line: May you hear the angels sings Lyrics: 1 May you hear the angels singing once again this holy night, May you hurry with the shepherds to behold the wondrous sight of the Christ who lies, a baby, in a manger filled with straw. May you kneel down with the shepherds, know their wonder and their awe. 2 May you go and tell your neighbors that the Promised One has come for the poor, the sick, and homeless, for the stranger, everyone! As you celebrate together this amazing gift of grace, may you follow Christ’s example and the way of love embrace. Topics: Christmas Blessing Scripture: Luke 2:13-16 Languages: English

You Came to a World that Was Driven by Greed

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: FTLS2017 #94 (2017) Meter: 11.11.11.11 Tune Title: COMPASSIONATE SPIRIT Lyrics: 1 You came to a world that was driven by greed, where money and power ignored human need, a world not so different from our world today. You came to reveal a new life, truth, and way: 2 A life that is willing to feel and to share the burdens of poverty so many bear; a way that is merciful, honest and just, a way that the poorest among us can trust. 3 You came with the truth that God wants us to live as persons who know how to love and to give, to give of ourselves in our own time and place, with joy and thanksgiving, humility, grace. 4 Christ Jesus, our Life and our Truth and our Way, come into our world again this Christmas Day. Compassionate Spirit and Generous One, come stir us to act that God’s will may be done. Topics: Christmas Then and now Scripture: John 14:6 Languages: English