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Hope of the Earth

Author: Daniel Charles Damon Hymnal: NHOH #108 Meter: 10.10.10.10 Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28 First Line: Hope of the Earth: your blessings are abused Lyrics: 1 Hope of the Earth: your blessings are abused; bread turns to stone as gospel is confused. Word of our Lives: when wisdom is ignored, heal and forgive, work with us to restore. 2 Breath of the Earth: our trees are sacrificed; greed leads the way to profit at what price? False gods consume, addictions beg for more. God of the Earth: we would redeem, restore. 3 Hope of the Earth: we harvest what we sow; all life is joined, the proud will be made low. God's realm receives the children of the poor. Jesus, forgive; work with us to restore. Topics: Earth Day; Justice and Peace Languages: English Tune Title: BLACK HILLS

When Eden's Joys Would Not Suffice (The Fall)

Author: Patricia B. Clark Hymnal: NHOH #222 Meter: 8.8.8.6 Scripture: Genesis 3:1-21 First Line: When Eden's joys would not suffice Lyrics: 1. When Eden's joys would not suffice, forbidden fruit did then entice, and mortals paid a costly price -- they cast away the prize. 2. The instant taste of sweet delight soon vanished from their present sight; the day had turned to darkest night before their very eyes. 3. The Maker's love is greater still than all the strength of human will; God led them through the dark until the sun again could rise. 4. In God's good time, the Son arose, to rescue us from evil's throes, and grace's breeze now gently blows again through Paradise. 5. Now praise the One whose tender care embraces people everywhere, that in God's goodness all may share; we have regained the prize! Languages: English

The Church Is Called Forward

Author: Paul Chappel Hymnal: NHOH #204 Meter: 12.10.12.11 Scripture: Exodus 3:12 First Line: The church is wherever God's people are gathered Lyrics: The church is wherever God's people are gathered; Joining in praises and quiet in prayer, The church is wherever God's people hold firmly To love, and in loving ask God to be there. The church is wherever the voices of children Mingle with seniors and parents in song. The church is inclusive, for all are embracing, The people of God are invited along. The church is a place where the broken find healing, Quiet for hearts in a turmoil, distress. The church is a place where our conflicts are managed In caring compassion - with God's love to bless. The church is called forward - God's vision is burning - Light in the darkness and mountaintop high! The church is community - stretching and yearning, With voices that lift us and spirits that fly. Topics: Fellowship Languages: English Tune Title: CORNISH CAROL

Lead Us to Still Waters

Author: Daniel Charles Damon Hymnal: NHOH #142 Meter: 6.5.6.5 D Scripture: Exodus 14:1-3 Lyrics: 1 Lead us to still waters where the poor may come where the thirsty gather finding help and home. Lead us to green pastures where we may lie down, finding peace and blessing on your holy ground. 2 Save us from oppression, from the tyrant's hand, from the cry of vengeance in our native land. If we lack compassion, lend us what we need, love that knows no limit, faith that plants a seed. 3 Carry us to safety when our strength is gone, when our faith is shaken, turn us toward the dawn. Lead us through the desert to your living spring, to your rock of refuge where the righteous sing. Topics: Faith; Hope; Prayer Languages: English Tune Title: EMERALD BAY

All People Need a Home

Author: Daniel Charles Damon Hymnal: NHOH #11 Meter: 6.6.8.6 Scripture: Exodus 17:3-7 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 Languages: English Tune Title: KNOWLES WALLACE

I Saw an Angel in the Road

Author: Daniel Charles Damon Hymnal: NHOH #117 Meter: 8.6.8.6 Scripture: Numbers 22:22-41 Lyrics: 1 I saw an angel in the road and quickly turned aside, but Balaam had not seen it yet. My master tanned my hide. 2 Returning to the narrow way, the angel loomed so tall, my master struck me when I scraped his foot against the wall. 3 But, fearful of the way ahead, I lay down on the ground. My master struck again in rage until he heard this sound: 4 "What have I ever done to you that you abuse me so?" A donkey speaks, an angel stands, and Balaam's tears now flow. 5 "Forgive me for the blows I gave in arrogance and fear. Direct me, God, and help me speak the loving word I hear." Topics: Faith; Scripture-Based Languages: English Tune Title: HUNTER

We Come to Worship in Praise of Our Maker

Author: Mary Jackson Cathey Hymnal: NHOH #216 Meter: Irregular Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-7 Lyrics: We come to worship in praise of our Maker with thanks for all blessings bestowed by God's grace. The faith which is nurtured in each generation now brings us together in this sacred place. The words of Scripture have giv'n the message which leads us to do what we say we believe, lending strength for challenges waiting before us we search for the light God would have us receive. Give thanks for lessons our ancestors taught us who modeled the virtues of courage and care, who were loyally steadfast to country and loved ones, who gave us the heart and the vision to share. Let us live our days asking for God's guidance that shows us the purpose which God has conceived, finding strength for days of the journey before us and mindful of blessings that we have received. For love of life and their own priceless freedom, for strong, sturdy souls who were willing to die, for the triune God and beliefs that sustained them when faced with hard choices to stand firm and try. In the long tradition that framed and shaped them with family and faith still directing their ways, we now go forward to live, work, and worship, to glorify God through the rest of our days. Go out rejoicing for gifts of the Spirit, as varied as kilts of our heritage signs. The fire of kindred still burning within us holds fast as the weaves in our family designs. We abide with God who will not desert us, whose care and protection and guidance is ours. Follow faithfully in the path God has chosen to live all our days as the Spirit empowers. Topics: Call to Worship; Fellowship Languages: English Tune Title: CANDLER

Remember the Rock

Author: Daniel Charles Damon Hymnal: NHOH #194 Meter: 8.7.8.7 Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:18 First Line: Remember the Rock that bore you Lyrics: Remember the Rock that bore you, and the God who gave you birth; remember the Rock that bore you, and the God who gave you birth. Topics: Creation Languages: English Tune Title: REMEMBER THE ROCK

Samuel, Samuel, I Am Calling

Author: Daniel Charles Damon Hymnal: NHOH #196 Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10 Lyrics: 1 "Samuel, Samuel, I am calling, I am calling you, my son." "Eli, Eli, I am coming, I am coming on the run." "Go lie down. I did not call you. Samuel, you must get some sleep. go lie down until the morning. Pray the Lord your soul to keep." 2 "Samuel, Samuel, I am calling, I am calling you, my son." "Eli, Eli, I am coming, I am coming on the run." "Go lie down, I did not call you. Samuel, I must get some sleep." "Eli, I was sure you called me." "Back to bed. Don't make a peep." 3 "Samuel, Samuel, I am calling, I am calling you, my son." "Eli, one more I am coming, I am coming on the run." "Samuel, I have seen my visions-- now the vision comes to you. Go lie down, be still, be ready. God will tell you what to do." 4 Samuel crept to bed and listened. This time there was no mistake for the Lord stood right beside him, and the boy was wide awake. "Samuel, Samuel, I am calling, I am calling you, my son." "Speak Lord, I will love and serve you, serve you till my race is run." Topics: Prayer Languages: English Tune Title: POTTSTOWN

Elijah Bent and Touched the Earth

Author: Daniel Charles Damon Hymnal: NHOH #52 Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46 Lyrics: 1 Elijah bent and touched the earth, his face between his knees. He prayed to see a little cloud, to feel a cooling breeze. "I hear the sound of rushing rain, the fragrance fills the air. Go up now, look out toward the sea." The boy saw nothing there. 2 "Why is Elijah sending me? These seven times I go. But wait! a cloud is forming there, so small, so soft, so low, no larger than a person's hand, and rising from the sea. As I looked out in my despair, a cloud appeared to me." 3 "Go tell the wicked king to ride his chariot back to town." The sky turns black, the wind comes up, the saving rain pours down. Our lives and lands, both parched and dry, are rich again with rain. This land will blossom like a rose, and joy may rise again. Topics: Creation; Faith; Prayer; Scripture-Based Languages: English Tune Title: RAIN SONG