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Spirit-Child Jesus

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Spirit-child Jesus in joyful refrain, Topics: Jesus Celebrating Jesus through the liturgical year, not just at Christmas Scripture: John 1:14 Used With Tune: SPIRIT-CHILD Text Sources: "Spirit-Child Jesus" (anthem)

As Rachel Mourned the Children

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: As Rachel mourned her children Lyrics: As Rachel mourned her children King Herod sent to die, good people stood there, silent, and no one questioned why, why children had to suffer to save a king his throne, why people stood by watching, and let them die alone. In every town and city the Herods of our day ignore the needs of children, so they can have their way. Good people still stand silent, few dare to pay the price; and mothers still are weeping at each new sacrifice. Above their cries of anguish a child's voice can be heard, the stable-child of Mary, God's living, loving Word: "Your children thirst and hunger. Now, tell us, tell us why You let the Herods triumph And sentence us to die?" Forgive us, Holy Jesus, we did not see you there among the countless children committed to our care. Stir us to break our silence to give your love a voice, till every weeping mother has reason to rejoice. Topics: Children Christ among the children whose needs are ignored today; Children Prayer for awareness of needs of children today Scripture: Matthew 5:6 Used With Tune: HEROD'S LEGACY

Up to the Temple One Fine Day

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: Up to the Temple one fine day went one who thought he knew God's way. This Pharisee, so tall and proud, with arms upraised, prayed thus aloud: "How glad I am to be unique! I'm strong where other men are weak. I fast and tithe at your command, and walk with you, God, hand in hand." Then standing humbly far away, with no such righteous resume, a tax collector bowed his head, "Forgive me, God, I've sinned," he said. Up to the Temple one fine day went two who thought they knew God's way, but Jesus said, in God's true sight, the right was wrong, the wrong was right. God, should we come to you in pride, remind us of our sinful side, that all who worship in this place might seek and find forgiving grace. Topics: Prayer Pride vs. humility Scripture: Luke 18:9-14 Used With Tune: WHEATON

We Walk Today in Darkness

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: We walk today in darkness, Lyrics: We walk today in darkness, each waiting for the light of Love that works for justice and seeks to make things right. We wait, sometimes forgetting we do not wait alone, that others long for justice and blessings yet unknown. We walk today in darkness, our purpose unfulfilled. We do not do for others the good that God has willed. We do not offer kindness to those who wait in need, nor justice to our neighbors in every word and deed. We walk today in darkness, our vain hearts filled with shame. We follow our own footsteps and not the Spirit's flame. Self-love bedims our vision, self-interest clouds our sight, and good intentions vanish like shadows in the night. Lord Jesus, light our darkness; with joy dispel our gloom. Prepare us to receive you, and in our lives make room for humble, loving-kindness, for just and honest ways, that we might walk together in Love-illumined days. Topics: Prayer Paraphrase of General Confession Scripture: Isaiah 9:2 Used With Tune: BARDSLEY

When It Seemed that Love Was Dying

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: When it seemed that Love was dying, Topics: Jesus Burial and Resurrection; Mary Magdalene Burial and Resurrection of Jesus; Joseph of Arimathea Burial of Jesus; Nicodemus Burial of Jesus; Death and Resurrection Responses to Scripture: Matthew 27:55-61 Used With Tune: KRISTA'S TUNE

When People Learned of Jesus Christ

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: When people learned of Jesus Christ, they came to hear him preach. They longed to find out for themselves what Jesus had to teach. They pondered over parables, and gave his words much thought, but what they most remembered was the love that Jesus taught. He turned the water into wine and multiplied the bread, becalmed the heavy, stormy seas, and even raised the dead. The people wondered at the signs and miracles he wrought, but what they most remembered was the love that Jesus taught. He answered scribes and Pharisees who would with him contend. He healed the sick, the blind, the lame, and was the sinners' friend. They marveled at his prophecies, the healing that he brought, but what they most remembered was the love that Jesus taught. We may not work a miracle, fulfill a prophet's role, encourage sinners to repent, or make the wounded whole, but, as disciples, we can tell we've found what all have sought: the never-ending love of God, the love that Jesus taught. Dear God, at home, at work, at school, in all of life, we pray, help us be teachers who reveal your love for us today, that all the world may recognize the spirit that is caught when his disciples try to live the love that Jesus taught. Topics: Jesus as Master Teacher and role model; Jesus Ministry of preachingm teaching, healing, and miraculous acts; Christian Community Role as teachers following Jesus' model Scripture: Matthew 23:8-10 Used With Tune: DEDICATION

Come Away with Me to a Quiet Place

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Meter: 10.10.8 with refrain Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Come away with me to a quiet place, Refrain First Line: Come away with me, Come away. Lyrics: Come away with me to a quiet place, apart from the world with its frantic pace, to pray, reflect, and seek God's grace. Come away with me. Come away. Come and pray with me on a gentle sea, on top of a hill in the Galilee, in gardens like Gethsemane. Come away with me. Come away. Come today with thoughts of the countless ways that God's steadfast love blesses all our days, and join with me in silent praise. Come away with me. Come away. Come and say, in words whispered from your soul, the feelings and actions you can't control. Your spirit needs to be made whole. Come away with me. Come away. Come away with me to a quiet place, to God's loving arms waiting to embrace all those who come in hope of grace. Come away with me. Come away. Topics: Prayer Invitation to Prayer; Jesus Quiet places where Jesus prayed; Prayer as quiet praise; Prayer as confession; Prayer coming into God's welcoming presence Used With Tune: RECREATION

When Quiet Peace Is Shattered

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 2 hymnals Refrain First Line: Lord, break the silence of your word Lyrics: When quiet peace is shattered by dreadful noise of war, and we are bruised and battered by fighting's constant roar, Lord, break the silence of your Word and let your healing voice be heard. O let your healing voice be heard. When troubles still our love-song, and fear beats hard within, when anger drowns the dove's song, and life's a noisy din, Lord, break the silence of your Word and let your healing voice be heard. O let your healing voice be heard. When clashing wills divide us, and hearts refuse to mend, when feelings scream inside us, and agonies won't end, Lord, break the silence of your Word and let your healing voice be heard. O let your healing voice be heard. Topics: God Healing power of; Peace Prayer for; Conflicts Healing of; God Silence of Scripture: Psalm 83:1 Used With Tune: HEALING VOICE Text Sources: "When Quiet Peace Is Shattered" (anthem)

Spirit, Falling Like A Dove

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: Spirit falling like a dove, claim me for the Son of Love, call me through God's living Word, by the name of Christ my Lord. Water flowing over me, cleanse, refresh, and set me free, free to hear God's living Word, free to follow Christ my Lord. Spirit, breathe new life in me, fill my heart that I may be faithful to God's living Word, friend of Jesus Christ my Lord. Spirit, with your fire divine, seal me with your sacred sign, mark me with God's living Word, make me one with Christ my Lord. Topics: Baptism Symbols of, meaning of Scripture: Matthew 3:11 Used With Tune: ENGLISH ORCHARD Text Sources: "Spirit, Falling Like A Dove" (anthem)

There Is A Need for Shepherds

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Meter: 10.10.10.10 with refrain Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: There is a need for shepherds in this place, where pain and suffering wear a human face; where hungry children stand outside the door, and homeless families long for home once more. Refrain: There is a need for shepherds in this hour. There is a need for Love to show its power! There is a need for shepherds on this street, where lonely strangers pass and do not meet; where hopeless people wander in the night, and wonder why life never turns out right. Refrain There is a need for shepherds on this earth, where young and old have lost their sense of worth; where guilty people seek to place the blame on others for their failures and their shame. Refrain There is a need for shepherds everywhere. We who have strayed like sheep must learn to care. We who have known the Shepherd's love today must shepherd one another in God's Way. Refrain Topics: Shepherds Role in biblical times and today Scripture: John 21:15-17 Used With Tune: SHEPHERDS TODAY