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A Mother Lined a Basket

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: TNG #1 (1999) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Person Name: Mary Nelson Keithahn Lyrics: A mother lined a basket to keep her baby dry,then rocked him on a river,lest he awake and cry.She let a princess name himher son that he might live.God's people had a leader.She had such hope to give.A mother sewed a jacket,lined in the softest wool,then dressed her little boy-child,her cup of blessing full.She brought him to the templewhere he would serve and live.God's people had a prophet.She had such faith to give. A mother laid her baby in manger lined with straw;then, in the shepherds' story,his call from God foresaw.She nurtured him and taught himthe way that he must live. God's people had a savior.She had such love to give.Like Jochebed and Hannah,and Mary too, we knowthe hardest part of lovingis learning to let go,so when we send our childrenout in the world to live,grant us such hope and faith, God,and love enough to give. Topics: Jesus Mary's son; Sacrifice; Women in the Bible Jochebed; Women in the Bible Hannah; Women in the Bible Mary Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10 Languages: English Tune Title: WEST MAIN

One Holy Night in Bethlehem

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: TNG #2 (1999) Meter: 8.6.8.6 with refrain Person Name: Mary Nelson Keithahn Refrain First Line: Sing glory, glory, gloria! Lyrics: One holy night in Bethlehemthe air was filled with song.Angelic voices sang on highand shepherds piped along:Sing glory, glory, gloria!God's love is given birth!Be not afraid, Sing gloria,and peace to all the earth!Their music echoed through the towninto the stable stall,where Mary sang a lullabyand rocked her baby small:Sing glory, glory, gloria!God's love is given birth!Be not afraid! Sing gloria,and peace to all the earth!As Joseph touched the lamb's soft wool,and fed the donkey hay,he whistled his own happy tuneand thanked God for this day:Sing glory, glory, gloria!God's love is given birth!Be not afraid! Sing gloria,and peace to all the earth!Be still, and you will hear tonightthese melodies of old.Then join your voice in harmonyuntil the tale is told:Sing glory, glory, gloria!God's love is given birth!Be not afraid! Sing gloria,and peace to all the earth! Topics: Christmas Nativity from Luke; Women in the Bible Mary Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 Languages: English Tune Title: WHISTLER'S TUNE

Jesus Sang to Fishermen

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: TNG #3 (1999) Meter: 7.5.7.5 with refrain Person Name: Mary Nelson Keithahn Refrain First Line: Sing to us, sing to us Lyrics: Jesus sang to fishermennear the Galilee,"Put away your nets and come,come and follow me."Jesus, sing your song to usin our life today.We will also follow you.Sing to us, sing to us, sing to us, we pray.Jesus sang to publicans,sinners in disgrace,"I have treasures for your heart.Come, receive God's grace."Jesus, sing your song to usin our life today.We will be forgiven too.Sing to us, sing to us, sing to us, we pray.Jesus sang to castaways--lepers, sick, the lame,"Welcome to God's family.Come and share my name."Jesus, sing your song to usin our life today.We will be God's children too.Sing to us, sing to us, sing to us, we pray.Jesus sang to those with doubts, "Must you touch and see?Watch and listen for yourselves.Come, believe in me."Jesus, sing your song to usin our life today.We will also trust your love.Sing to us, sing to us, sing to us, we pray. Topics: Call From Jesus; Jesus Birth; Jesus Calling disciples Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22 Languages: English Tune Title: BLACK MOUNTAIN

A Father Came to Jesus

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: TNG #4 (1999) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Person Name: Mary Nelson Keithahn Lyrics: A father came to Jesuswith only one request."My daughter needs your help now.They say that you are blest.Come, Jesus, heal my daughter.She lies so close to death.Come, lay your hands upon herwhile she has life and breath."Before they reached the daughter,a man came, bringing word:"Why bother Jesus now, sir?Your daughter died, we've heard."The wails of weeping womengrew loud as they drew near,but Jesus told the father,"Believe and do not fear."When Jesus saw the mourners,he said, "Why do you weep?She is not dead; believe me,the child is but asleep!"The mourners laughed, but Jesusstill took his friends inside.The faithful parents followedto see what would betide.They watched the girl with wonderas Jesus took her hand.He said, "Dear child, get up now,"and gently helped her stand.Then Jesus warned the father,"Tell no one that you meet;"and asked the grateful motherto bring her food to eat.Dear God, when we are temptedto doubt Love's mighty power,give us the faith of Jairus in every day and hour,that, trusting in your promiseof everlasting care,we all may lay before youour deepest needs in prayer. Topics: Faith in healing power of Christ; Jesus Healing; Women in the Bible Daughter of Jairus Scripture: Mark 5:21-43 Languages: English Tune Title: LOVING FATHER

When We Lose A Child or Parent

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: TNG #5 (1999) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Person Name: Mary Nelson Keithahn First Line: When we lose a child or parent, Lyrics: When we lose a child or parent,husband dear, a wife, a friend,there are painful, empty places in our hearts until life's end.Though we learn to go on living,no one takes a loved one's place.Is this loneliness a curse, God,or a blessed gift of grace? Look into these empty placesat our hidden feelings, fears;free us, God, from guilt and anger,and release love's healing tears.Lead us to recall with laughterhappy times with loved ones lost, find the joy of loving othersworth the pain that it has cost.Let the love we shared together give us comfort, ease our pain,that one day we may awakento your rainbow in the rain.Thank you, God, for empty placesin our lives when loved ones die,for they keep us still connectedas the days and years pass by. Topics: Grief Mourning loss of loved ones Scripture: Psalm 13:2 Languages: English Tune Title: REMEMBRANCE

When Cain Killed Abel

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: TNG #6 (1999) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Person Name: Mary Nelson Keithahn First Line: When Cain killed Abel in a fight Lyrics: When Cain killed Abel in a fightand Jacob stole another's right,when Joseph's brothers gave him chase,God wept, and mourned their fall from grace.In every family, small or great,when jealousy twists love to hateand rivals turn to enemies,God weeps at our hostilities.And when in church and world todaysuch feelings still come into play,when brothers, sisters stand apart,God weeps for every broken heart.Good Christians, join in God's lament,weep now and mourn, be penitent,and pray to God: Forgive us all.Restore us as before our fall. Topics: Conflict; Repentance Scripture: Genesis 4:8-10 Languages: English Tune Title: ABSOLUTION

We Sang Our Glad Hosannas

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: TNG #7 (1999) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Person Name: Mary Nelson Keithahn Lyrics: We sang our glad Hosannas,and waved our branches high,but some were silent, frowning,as Jesus rode on by.They sought a royal Saviorbut did not understanda king could rule by loving,instead of by command.We heard an angry Jesusin Temple courts declare,"Be gone, you moneychangers!This is a house of prayer."Though many came for healingand stayed to hear his word,still others, hostile, plottedand thus his death assured.We served him at the tablewith wine, unleavened bread."The one who will betray menow eats with me," he said.His friends would not believe him,but one by one that night,as soldiers came to take him,they scurried out of sight.We saw a suffering Jesusalone, without a friend,and heard the voices shoutingabuse until the end.We wept as we stood watchingLove's light grow dim and die,and cried, "Why did this happen?God, tell us, tell us why!"We buried him, not knowingthat on the third day morn.a risen Christ would greet usand hope would be reborn.Though evil had extinguishedthe life that burned so bright,the love of God would triumphlike dawn that ends the night. Topics: Holy Week Palm/Pssion Sunday; Jesus Holy Week events Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17 Languages: English Tune Title: HOLY WEEK

Song of Two Widows

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: TNG #8 (1999) Meter: 8.8.8.8 D Person Name: Mary Nelson Keithahn First Line: A widow of Zarephath town Lyrics: A widow of Zarephath towndiscovered her cupboard was bare.Some meal, and a few drops of oilwere all that was left for her there."Elijah the prophet appeared,and God said, "Please see that he's fed."She used up the meal and the oilto bake him a fine loaf of bread.A poor widow came to the mountwhere Jesus was teaching that day.He watched as she offered her gift,and went in the Temple to pray.Her offering was two copper coins.She had no more money to give.Said Jesus, "Her gift was the best.She gave all that she had to live."Two widows from days long ago,forgotten by name, but not deed,both teach us how we should respondwhenever God shows us a need.In plenty we're all quick to give,but slower when cupboards are bare.God, move us to share in your workto show by our gifts that we care. Topics: Jesus Widow's mite; Sacrifice; Women in the Bible Widow of Zarephath; Women in the Bible Widow's mite Languages: English Tune Title: TWO WIDOWS

Are You the One

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: TNG #9 (1999) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Person Name: Mary Nelson Keithahn First Line: "Are you the one," they asked him Lyrics: "Are you the one,"they asked him,"the one who is to come?or must we go on waitingfor God's own promised one?"He gave John's friends an answer,so simple, yet profound."See for yourself," said Jesus,"the signs are all around."A lame man's bed is empty,he danced with joy today;a beggar's cup unneeded,for he can see his way;the leper's bell discarded,no longer cause for fear;an ear long tuned to silencenow suddenly can hear!"No sackcloth now or ashes,the sinner's been redeemed;and into mourners' tear cupsforgiving love has streamed.An unused tomb goes begging,a widow sings her praise,a precious son is living,and wondrous are God's ways!"Tell John what you have witnessed;go tell him what you've heard:The sick and poor in spiritaccept God's living Word.And blest are those who love me,who doubt and yet believe,who hope and wait, expectingLove's blessings to receive." Topics: John the Baptist Question for Jesus; Jesus Reply to John's disciples; Women in the Bible Widow of Nain Scripture: Matthew 11:2-6 Languages: English Tune Title: SENT BY JOHN

Gifts for Sharing

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Hymnal: TNG #10 (1999) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Person Name: Mary Nelson Keithahn First Line: The kind heart of a woman failed Lyrics: The kind heart of a woman failedand men were sent to plead,"Dear Peter, come to Joppa now.for Dorcas is in need.Restore her to the charitiesthat we have come to know.She has a gift for sewing thathas helped the church to grow."A clever merchant, Lydia,in ancient Philippi,grew wealthy selling purple goods,as Paul did testify,"This woman shares her fortune tosupport us where we go.She has a gift for business thathas helped the church to grow."Priscilla and Aquila workedwith Paul at making tents,while teaching, preaching God in Christto Corinth residents.Apollos said, "What I have learnedhas set my faith aglow.They have a gift for teaching thathas helped the church to grow."No matter where we work or liveor worship in this land,you grace us with your presence, God,and gift us by your handwith talents, skills, abilitiesmore useful than we know.We all have gifts for sharing thatcan help the church to grow. Topics: Women in the Bible Dorcas; Women in the Bible Lydia; Women in the Bible Priscilla Scripture: Acts 9:36-42 Languages: English Tune Title: GRACIOUS GIFTS