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Breathe on me, Breath of God
Author: Edwin Hatch (1835-1889) Meter: 6.6.8.6 Appears in 339 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 2:7 Lyrics: 1 Breathe on me, Breath of God;
fill me with life anew,
that I may love the way you love,
and do what you would do.
2 Breathe on me, Breath of God,
until my heart is pure,
until with you I will one will,
to do and to endure.
3 Breathe on me, Breath of God,
direct my heart's desire,
till every earthly part of me
glows with your holy fire.
4 Breathe on me, Breath of God;
so shall I never die,
but live with you the perfect life
of your eternity. Topics: The Holy Spirit The Coming of the Spirit; Eternal Life; God Will of; Purity Of Heart Used With Tune: VENI SPIRITUS
Breathe on me, Breath of God
Morning has broken
Author: Eleanor Farjeon (1881-1965) Meter: 5.5.5.4 D Appears in 93 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 2:4-9 Topics: The Living God Our Response to God - in the morning and evening; God In Creation Used With Tune: BUNESSAN
Morning has broken
Touch the earth lightly
Author: Shirley Erena Murray (b. 1931) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 23 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 2:15 Lyrics: 1 Touch the earth lightly,
use the earth gently,
nourish the life of the world in our care:
gift of great wonder,
ours to surrender,
trust for the children tomorrow will bear.
2 We who endanger,
who create hunger,
agents of death for all creatures that live,
we who would foster
clouds of disaster,
God of our planet, forestall and forgive!
3 Let there be greening,
birth from the burning,
water that blesses and air that is sweet,
health in God's garden,
hope in God's children,
regeneration that peace will complete.
4 God of all living,
God of all loving,
God of the seedling, the snow and the sun,
teach us, deflect us,
Christ reconnect us,
using us gently and making us one. Topics: The Living God Our Response to God - in the stewardship of the earth; Our Response to God in the stewardship of the earth; Care of Creation; Children; Renewal Used With Tune: TENDERNESS
Touch the earth lightly
We Sing the Mighty Power of God
Author: Isaac Watts Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 471 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 2:4 Lyrics: 1 We sing the mighty power of God
that made the mountains rise,
that spread the flowing seas abroad
and built the lofty skies.
We sing the wisdom that ordained
the sun to rule the day;
the moon shines full at his command,
and all the stars obey.
2 We sing the goodness of the Lord
that filled the earth with food;
he formed the creatures with his word
and then pronounced them good.
Lord, how your wonders are displayed,
where'er we turn our eyes,
if we survey the ground we tread
or gaze upon the skies.
3 There's not a plant or flower below
but makes your glories known,
and clouds arise and tempests blow
by order from your throne;
while all that borrows life from you
is ever in your care,
and everywhere that we can be,
you, God, are present there.
Topics: Praise & Adoration; Creation and Providence; Creation; Praise & Adoration; Wisdom Used With Tune: KINGSFOLD
We Sing the Mighty Power of God
All Things Bright and Beautiful
Author: Cecil F. Alexander Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 329 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 2:4 First Line: Each little flower that opens Lyrics: Refrain:
All things bright and beautiful,
all creatures great and small,
all things wise and wonderful
the Lord God made them all.
Each little flower that opens,
each little bird that sings
he made their glowing colors,
he made their tiny wings. Refrain
2 The purple-headed mountain,
the river running by,
the sunset, and the morning
that brightens up the sky. Refrain
3 The cold wind in the winter,
the pleasant summer sun,
the ripe fruits in the garden
he made them every one. Refrain
4 He gave us eyes to see them,
and lips that we might tell
how great is God Almighty,
who has made all things well. Refrain
Topics: Songs for Children Hymns; Creation and Providence; Creation Used With Tune: ROYAL OAK
All Things Bright and Beautiful
O Breath of Life, come sweeping through us
Author: Elizabeth Ann Head (1850-1936) Meter: 9.8.9.8 Appears in 49 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 2:7 Lyrics: 1 O Breath of Life, come sweeping through us,
revive your Church with life and power;
O Breath of Life, come, cleanse, renew us,
and fit your Church to meet this hour.
2 O Wind of God, come bend us, break us,
till humbly we confess our need:
then in your tenderness remake us,
revive, restore; for this we plead.
3 O Breath of Love, come breathe within us,
renewing thought and will and heart:
come, Love of Christ, afresh to win us,
revive your Church in every part.
4 Revive us, Lord! is zeal abating
while harvest fields are vast and white?
Revive us, Lord, the world is waiting,
equip your Church to spread the light. Topics: The Holy Spirit The Coming of the Spirit; Christian Year Pentecost; Holy Spirit name and images for; Mission; Renewal Used With Tune: SUNSET
O Breath of Life, come sweeping through us
All Good Gifts
Author: Matthias Claudius, 1740-1815; Jane M. Campbell, 1817-1878 Meter: 7.6.7.6.7.6.7.6 Appears in 453 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 2:4 First Line: We plow the fields and scatter Refrain First Line: All good gifts around us Lyrics: 1 We plow the fields and scatter
the good seed on the land,
but it is fed and watered
by God's almighty hand.
God sends the snow in winter,
the warmth to swell the grain,
the breezes and the sunshine,
and soft, refreshing rain.
Refrain:
All good gifts around us
are sent from heaven above;
thank you, Lord,
O thank you for all your love.
2 You only are the maker
of all things near and far,
you paint the wayside flower,
you light the evening star.
The winds and waves obey you,
by you the birds are fed;
much more, to us, your children,
you give our daily bread. [Refrain]
3 We thank you, then, Creator,
for all things bright and good,
the seed time and the harvest,
our life, our health, our food.
And all that we can offer,
your boundless love imparts;
the gifts to you most pleasing
are humble, thankful hearts. [Refrain] Topics: Creation; Creation; Harvest; Patriotic; Providence; Thanksgiving; Service Music for Mass Entrance Song (Gathering of Processional) Used With Tune: HEISLMAN
All Good Gifts
O Perfect Love
Author: Dorothy F. Gurney, 1858-1932 Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 236 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 2:24 First Line: O perfect Love, all human thought transcending Lyrics: 1 O perfect Love, all human thought transcending,
Lowly we kneel in prayer before Thy throne,
That theirs may be the love which knows no ending,
Whom Thou for evermore dost join in one.
2 O perfect Life, be Thou their full assurance
Of tender charity and steadfast faith,
Of patient hope, and quiet, brave endurance,
With child-like trust that fears no pain nor death.
3 Grant them the joy which brightens earthly sorrow,
Grant them the peace which calms all earthly strife,
And to life's day the glorious, unknown morrow
That dawns upon eternal love and life. Topics: Everlasting Life; God Love and Mercy; Jesus Christ His Love and Mercy; Marriage; Patience; Worship and Adoration Used With Tune: O PERFECT LOVE
O Perfect Love
God of the Sparrow
Author: Jaroslav J. Vajda Meter: 5.4.6.7.7 Appears in 23 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 2 Used With Tune: ROEDER
God of the Sparrow
Praise the Spirit in creation
Author: Michael Hewlett, 1916-2000 Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 16 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 2:7 Topics: The Holy Spirit The Coming of the Spirit; Adoration of The Holy Spirit; Christian Year Pentecost; Compassion; God In Creation; Holy Spirit illunination of; Mission Used With Tune: JULION
Praise the Spirit in creation
There in God's Garden
Author: Király Imre von Pécselyi, c. 1590-c. 1641; Erik R. Routley, 1917-1982 Meter: 11.11.11.5 Appears in 14 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 2:17 First Line: There in God's garden stands the Tree of Wisdom Topics: Lent Used With Tune: SHADES MOUNTAIN
There in God's Garden
God, in the Planning
Author: John L. Bell, b. 1949 Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 12 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 2:18-23 First Line: God, in the planning and purpose of life Topics: Rites of the Church Marriage Used With Tune: SLANE
God, in the Planning
God Marked a Line and Told the Sea
Author: Thomas H. Troeger Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 2:15-17 Topics: Law Used With Tune: KEDRON
God Marked a Line and Told the Sea
The Sabbath--1
Appears in 1,891 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 2 First Line: Thus the heavens and the earth, and all the host of them, were finished.
The Sabbath--1
Before Jehovah's awful throne
Author: Isaac Watts; John Wesley Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 965 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 2:7 Topics: God: His Attributes, Works and Word The Divine Glory in Creation and Providence Used With Tune: OLD HUNDREDTH
Before Jehovah's awful throne
O Day of Rest and Gladness
Author: Christopher Wordsworth Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 813 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 2:2-3 Lyrics: 1 O day of rest and gladness,
O day of joy and light,
O balm of care and sadness,
Most beautiful, most bright;
On thee the high and lowly,
Through ages joined in tune,
Sing "Holy, holy, holy,"
To the great God Triune.
2 On thee, at the creation,
The light first had its birth;
On thee, for our salvation,
Christ rose from depths of earth;
On thee our Lord, victorious
The Spirit sent from heav'n;
And thus on thee most glorious
A triple light was giv'n.
3 Today on weary nations
The heav'nly manna falls;
To holy convocations
The silver trumpet calls,
Where gospel light is glowing
With pure and radiant beams,
And living water flowing
With soul-refreshing streams.
4 New graces ever gaining
From this our day of rest,
We reach the rest remaining
To spirits of the blest.
To Holy Ghost be praises,
To Father and to Son;
The Church her voice upraises
To thee, blest Three in One.
Amen Used With Tune: MENDEBRAS
O Day of Rest and Gladness
"First of Days"
Author: H. W. Baker Appears in 83 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 2:3 First Line: On this day, the first of days Lyrics: 1 On this day, the first of days,
God the Father's name we praise;
Who, creation's Fount and Spring,
Did the world from darkness bring.
2 On this day the Eternal Son
Over death his triumph won;
On this day the Spirit came
With his gifts of living flame.
3 Father, who didst fashion me
Image of thyself to be,
Fill me with thy love divine,
Let my every thought be thine.
4 Holy Jesus, may I be
Dead and buried here with thee;
And, by love inflamed, arise
Unto thee a sacrifice.
5 Thou who dost all gifts impart,
Shine, sweet Spirit in my heart;
Best of gifts, thyself, bestow;
Make me burn thy love to know. Topics: Opening of Service Used With Tune: FERRIER
"First of Days"
Thanks to God whose Word was spoken
Author: Reginald Thomas Brooks (1918-1985) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 38 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1, 2:1-3 Lyrics: 1 Thanks to God whose word was spoken
in the making of the earth.
His the voice that called a nation,
fired her vision, tried her worth.
God has spoken, God has spoken:
praise him for his open word.
2 Thanks to God whose word incarnate
came to save our human race.
Deeds and words and death and rising
testify to heaven's grace.
God has spoken, God has spoken:
praise him for his open word.
3 Thanks to God whose word was written
in the Bible's sacred page,
record of the revelation
showing God to every age.
God has spoken, God has spoken:
praise him for his open word.
4 Thanks to God whose word is published
in the tongues of every race.
See its glory undiminished
by the change of time and place.
God has spoken, God has spoken:
praise him for his open word.
5 Thanks to God whose word is answered
by the Spirit's voice within.
Here we drink of joy unmeasured,
life redeemed from death and sin.
God is speaking, God is speaking:
praise him for his open word. Topics: The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit in the Church - Illumination of God's Word; God In Creation; Jesus incarnation; Jesus Word of God; Scripture; Word of God Used With Tune: ST. HELEN
Thanks to God whose Word was spoken
God, whose farm is all creation
Author: Leslie Thomas John Arlott (1914-1991) Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 33 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 2:15 Topics: The Living God Our Response to God - in times and seasons; Harvest Used With Tune: SHIPSTON
God, whose farm is all creation
God in His Love for Us
Author: Fred Pratt Green, 1903-2000 Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 20 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 2:19-20 First Line: God in his love for us lent us this planet Lyrics: 1 God in his love for us lent us this planet,
gave it a purpose in time and in space:
small as a spark form the fire of creation,
cradle of life and the home of our race.
2 Thanks be to God for its bounty and beauty,
life that sustains us in body and mind:
plenty for all, if we learn how to share it,
riches undreamed of to fathom and find.
3 Long have our human wars ruined its harvest;
long has earth bowed to the terror of force;
long have we wasted what others have need of,
poisoned the fountain of life at its source.
4 Earth is the Lord's: it is ours to enjoy it,
ours, as his stewards, to farm and defend.
From its pollution, misuse, and destruction,
good Lord, deliver us, world with-out end! Used With Tune: MORNING STAR
God in His Love for Us
As Man and Woman We Were Made
Author: Brian Wren, b. 1936 Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 14 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24 Lyrics: 1 As man and woman we were made
That love be found and life begun,
So praise the Lord Who made us two,
And praise the Lord when two are one;
Praise for the love that comes to life
Through child or parent, husband, wife.
2 Now Jesus lived and gave His love
To make our life and loving new;
So celebrate with Him today
And drink the joy He offers you;
That makes the simple moment shine
And changes water into wine.
3 And Jesus died to live again,
So praise the love that, come what may,
Can bring the dawn and clear the skies,
And waits to wipe all tears away;
And let us hope for what shall be,
Believing where we cannot see.
4 Then spread the table, clear the hall,
And celebrate till day is done;
Let peace go deep between us all
And joy be shared by everyone;
Laugh and make merry with your friends,
And praise the love that never ends.
Topics: Marriage; Community in Christ Used With Tune: SUSSEX CAROL
As Man and Woman We Were Made
Breath of the Living God
Author: Osvaldo Catena, 1920-1986 Appears in 14 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 2:7 First Line: Breath of the living God (Soplo del Dios viviente) Topics: Baptism; Confirmation; Gifts of the Spirit; Holy Spirit; Jesus Christ The Word; Pentecost; Renewal; Sacredness of Creation; Wonder Used With Tune: FLORÍNDEZ Text Sources: Eng. tr. The New Century Hymnal, 1995
Breath of the Living God
God of Adam, God of Joseph
Author: Fred Kaan, b. 1929 Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 2:15 First Line: God, you make us your companions Lyrics: Refrain:
God of Adam, God of Joseph,
God of sowing, soil and seed,
Thank you for your world of promise,
Milk and honey, wine and bread.
1 God, you make us your companions,
Sharers of your loving cup;
Thank you for the generations,
Weave of names and threads of hope. (Refrain)
2 May your passion for creation
Be reflected in our own;
For our role in birth and nurture
Make through us your presence known. (Refrain)
3 Thank you for all men entrusted
With the charge of fatherhood,
And for those who have no children,
Yet are parents under God. (Refrain)
4 Abba(Father), God of Joseph,
Human Christ whose name we bear,
Spirit, womb of life and wisdom,
Thank you, God for who we are! (Refrain) Topics: Parent Used With Tune: FARRELL
God of Adam, God of Joseph
All Creatures of Our God and King
Author: Francis of Assisi (1182-1226); William Henry Draper (1855-1933) Meter: 8.8.8.8 with alleluias Appears in 265 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1, 2:1-4 Lyrics: 1 All creatures of our God and King,
lift up your voices, let us sing:
alleluia, alleluia!
Bright burning sun and golden beams,
pale silver moon that gently gleams,
alleluia, alleluia, alleluia,
alleluia, alleluia!
2 Great rushing winds and breezes soft,
you clouds that ride the heavens aloft,
O sing now, alleluia!
Fair rising morn, with praise rejoice,
stars nightly shining, find a voice:
alleluia, alleluia, alleluia,
alleluia, alleluia!
3 Swift flowing water, pure and clear,
make music for your Lord to hear,
alleluia, alleluia!
Fire, so intense and fiercely bright,
you give to us both warmth and light,
alleluia, alleluia, alleluia,
alleluia, alleluia!
4 Earth ever fertile, day by day
unfold your blessings on our way,
O sing now, alleluia!
All flowers and fruits that in you grow,
God's glory let them also show:
alleluia, alleluia, alleluia,
alleluia, alleluia!
5 All you with mercy in your heart,
forgiving others, take your part,
alleluia, alleluia!
All you that pain and sorrow bear,
praise God, and cast on God your care:
alleluia, alleluia, alleluia,
alleluia, alleluia!
6 And even you, most gentle death,
waiting to hush our final breath,
O sing now, alleluia!
You lead back home the child of God,
for Christ our Lord that way has trod:
alleluia, alleluia, alleluia,
alleluia, alleluia!
7 Let all things their creator bless,
and worship God in humbleness,
alleluia, Alleluia!
Praise God the Father, praise the Son,
and praise the Spirit, Three-in-One:
alleluia, alleluia, alleluia,
alleluia, alleluia! Topics: Praise of God; Repentance; Song of creation Used With Tune: LASST UNS ERFREUEN
All Creatures of Our God and King
The Lord is King! Lift up thy voice!
Author: Josiah Conder (1789-1855) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 256 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 2:7 Lyrics: 1 The Lord is King! lift up your voice!
Let earth and all the heavens rejoice.
From world to world the joy shall ring,
'The Lord omnipotent is King!'
2 The Lord is King! who then shall dare
resist his will, distrust his care,
or murmur at his wise decrees,
or doubt his royal promises?
3 The Lord is King! child of the dust,
the judge of all the earth is just;
holy and true are all his ways:
let every creature speak his praise.
4 Come, make your wants, your burdens known;
Christ will present them at the throne;
for he is at the Father's side,
the Man of Love, the Crucified.
5 One Lord, one empire, all secures;
he reigns, and life and death are yours;
through earth and heaven one song shall ring,
'The Lord omnipotent is King!' Topics: The Being of God Holy and One; Christ Risen Reign and Priesthood; God in judgement and justice; God in majesty; Prayer Used With Tune: CHURCH TRIUMPHANT
The Lord is King! Lift up thy voice!
Psalm 8
Author: Joseph R. Renville, 1779-1846; Philip Frazier, 1892-1964 Appears in 46 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 2:3 First Line: Many and great, O God are your works Lyrics: Refrain:
Many and great, O God, are your works,
Maker of earth and sky.
Topics: Praise and Adoration Used With Tune: LACQUIPARLE
Psalm 8
God, Who Stretched the Spangled Heavens
Author: Catherine Cameron Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 46 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 2:2 First Line: [God, Who Stretched the Spangled Heavens] Text Sources: Worship & Rejoice (Hope Publishing Co, 2001)
God, Who Stretched the Spangled Heavens
The tree of life my soul hath seen
Author: Anonymous Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 38 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 2:9 Lyrics: 1 The tree of life my soul hath seen,
Laden with fruit, and always green:
The trees of nature fruitless be
Compared with Christ the apple tree.
2 His beauty doth all things excel:
By faith I know, but ne’er can tell
The glory which I now can see
In Jesus Christ the apple tree.
3 For happiness I long have sought,
And pleasure dearly I have bought:
I missed of all: but now I see
’Tis found in Christ the apple tree.
4 I’m weary with my former toil,
Here I will sit and rest awhile:
Under the shadow I will be
Of Jesus Christ the apple tree.
5 This fruit doth make my soul to thrive,
It keeps my dying faith alive;
Which makes my soul in haste to be
With Jesus Christ the apple tree. Topics: Hymns and Spiritual Songs Threefold God: Jesus Used With Tune: APPLE TREE Text Sources: a collection of Joshua Smith, New Hampshire, from
The tree of life my soul hath seen
When Love Is Found
Author: Brian Wren, b. 1936 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 32 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24 First Line: When love is found and hope comes home Lyrics: 1 When love is found,
and hope comes home,
sing and be glad
that two are one.
When love explodes
and fills the sky,
praise God, and share
our Maker's joy.
2 When love has flow'red
in trust and care,
build both each day,
that love may dare
to reach beyond
home's warmth and light,
to serve and strive
for truth and right.
3 When love is tried
as loved ones change,
hold still to hope,
though all seems strange,
till ease returns
and love grows wise
through list'ning ears
and opened eyes.
4 When love is torn
and trust betrayed,
pray strength to love
till torments fade,
till lovers keep
no score of wrong,
but hear through pain
love's Easter song.
5 Praise God for love,
praise God for life,
in age or youth,
in husband, wife.
Lift up your hearts,
Let love be fed
through death and life
in broken bread. Topics: Marriage; Community in Christ Used With Tune: O WALY WALY
When Love Is Found
Thank You, God for Water, Soil, and Air
Author: Brian Wren Appears in 14 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 2:15 Lyrics: 1 Thank you, God, for water, soil and air,
large gifts supporting ev'rything that lives.
Forgive our spoiling and abuse of them.
Help us renew the face of the earth.
2 Thank you, God, for minerals and ores--
the basis of all building, wealth, and speed.
Forgive our reckless plundering and waste.
Help us renew the face of the earth.
3 Thank you, God, for priceless energy,
stored in each atom, gathered from the sun.
Forgive our greed and carelessness of power.
Help us renew the face of the earth.
4 Thank you, God, for weaving nature's life
into a seamless robe, a fragile whole.
Forgive our haste, that tampers unawares.
Help us renew the face of the earth.
5 Thank you, God, for making planet earth,
a home for us and ages yet unborn.
Help us to share, consider, save, and store.
Come and renew the face of the earth.
Topics: Confession; Ecology; Nature; Stewardship of Nature; Thankfulness
Thank You, God for Water, Soil, and Air
O Blessed Spring
Author: Susan Palo Cherwien, b. 1953 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 12 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 2:9 First Line: O blessed spring, where Word and sign Topics: Baptismal Life Used With Tune: O WALY WALY
O Blessed Spring
Christ the Victorious
Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. Meter: 11.10.11.9 Appears in 11 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 2:7 First Line: Christ the Victorious, give to your servants Lyrics: 1 Christ the Victorious, give to your servants
rest with your saints in the regions of light.
Grief and pain ended, and sighing no longer,
there may they find everlasting life.
2 Only Immortal One, Mighty Creator!
We are your creatures and children of earth.
From earth you formed us, both glorious and mortal,
and to the earth shall we all return.
3 God-spoken prophecy, word at creation:
"You came from dust and to dust shall return."
Yet at the grave shall we raise up our glad song,
"Alleluia, alleluia!"
4 Christ the Victorious, give to your servants
rest with your saints in the regions of light.
Grief and pain ended, and sighing no longer,
there may they find everlasting life.
Topics: The Christian Life Death and Eternal Life; Our Death; Eternal Life; Jesus Christ Final Victory Used With Tune: RUSSIAN HYMNS
Christ the Victorious
God Who Gives To Life Its Goodness
Author: Walter Henry Farquharson (1936-) Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 10 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1, 2:1-4 First Line: God, who gives to life its goodness Topics: Creation; Arts and Music; Creation; Baptism (general) Used With Tune: ABBOT'S LEIGH
God Who Gives To Life Its Goodness
Think of a world without any flowers
Author: Doreen E. Newport (b. 1927) Meter: 10.9.10.9 Appears in 9 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1, 2:1-9 Lyrics: 1 Think of a world without any flowers,
think of a world without any trees,
think of a sky without any sunshine,
think of the air without any breeze.
We thank you, Lord, for flowers and trees and sunshine,
we thank you, Lord, and praise your holy name.
2 Think of the world without any animals,
think of a field without any herd,
think of a stream without any fishes,
think of a dawn without any bird.
We thank you, Lord, for all your living creatures,
we thank you, Lord, and praise your holy name.
3 Think of a world without any people,
think of a street with no-one living there,
think of a town without any houses,
no-one to love and nobody to care.
We thank you, Lord, for families and friendships,
we thank you, Lord, and praise your holy name. Topics: The Activity of God God in creation; Providence Used With Tune: GENESIS
Think of a world without any flowers
God of Wonders
Author: Marc Byrd; Steve Hindalong Appears in 9 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1, 2 First Line: Lord of all creation Refrain First Line: God of wonders, beyond our galaxy Topics: Creation; Daily Prayer Morning; Darkness; God's Glory; God's Holiness; God's Wonders Used With Tune: GOD OF WONDERS
God of Wonders
Nyanyikanlah (Hallelujah! Sing Praise to Your Creator)
Author: Tilly Lubis; David Diephouse Appears in 8 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1, 2 First Line: Nyanyikanlah, nyanyian baru bagi (Hallelujah! Sing praise to your Creator) Topics: God as Creator; Praise of God; Elements of Worship Praise and Adoration Used With Tune: NYANYIKANLAH
Nyanyikanlah (Hallelujah! Sing Praise to Your Creator)
When Long Before Time (The Singer and the Song)
Author: Peter W. A. Davison, b. 1936 Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 2 First Line: When long before time and the worlds were begun Topics: Creation, Preservation; Praise, Adoration; Arts and Music Used With Tune: THE SINGER AND THE SONG
When Long Before Time (The Singer and the Song)
God, You Spin the Whirling Planets
Author: Jane Parker Huber Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 2 Used With Tune: AUSTRIAN HYMN
God, You Spin the Whirling Planets
For Beauty of Meadows
Author: Walter H. Farquharson Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 2:15 First Line: For beauty of meadows, for grandeur of trees Topics: Ecology; Nature; Stewardship of Nature Used With Tune: ST. DENIO
For Beauty of Meadows
O God in Whom All Life Begins
Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr., 1944- Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 2:7 Lyrics: 1 O God in whom all life begins,
who births the seed to fruit,
bestow your blessing on our lives;
here let your love find root.
Bring forth in us the Spirit's gifts
of patience, joy, and peace;
deliver us from numbing fear,
and grant our faith increase.
2 Unite in mutual ministry
our minds and hands and hearts
that we may have the grace to seek
the power your peace imparts.
So let our varied gifts combine
to glorify your Name
that in all things by word and deed
we may your love proclaim.
3 Through tears and laughter, grief and joy,
enlarge our trust and care;
so bind us in community
that we may risk and dare.
Be with us when we gather here
to worship, sing, and pray,
then send us forth in power and faith
to live the words we say. Used With Tune: NOEL
O God in Whom All Life Begins
Let's praise the Creator who gave us each other
Author: Shirley Erena Murray (b. 1931) Meter: 12.11.12.11 Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 2:21-24 Lyrics: 1 Let's praise the Creator who gave us each other
in friendship and kinship to celebrate life;
let's sing our delight in this man and this woman,
the promise of joy as a husband and wife.
2 The love that we wish them, the love that we pray for
is stronger than storms and more gentle than breath,
endures every trouble, is selfless and faithful,
more precious than life and more lasting than death.
3 In vows that are honoured, in kissing and blessing
may happiness shine like the gold of a ring;
in passionate joy and compassionate caring
may theirs be the gifts that true loving can bring. Topics: The Church Celebrates Family, Friendship, and Marriage Used With Tune: THE ROAD AND THE MILES TO DUNDEE
Let's praise the Creator who gave us each other
Padre y eterno Dios
Author: Isabel G. V. de Rodríguez Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 6 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24 First Line: Padre y eterno Dios, humildemente Topics: Matrimonio/Hogar Cristiano; Bodas; Wedding; Cánticos Bíblicos; Biblical Canticles Used With Tune: O PERFECT LOVE
Padre y eterno Dios
Today We All Are Called to Be Disciples
Author: H. Kenn Carmichael Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 2:15 First Line: Today we all are called to be Disciples of the Lord Used With Tune: KINGSFOLD
Today We All Are Called to Be Disciples
Take up the song, and sing the praise of God
Author: Rae E. Whitney (b. 1927) Meter: 10.10.10.10 Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 2:15-20 Topics: Our Response to God in adoration and gratitude; The Activity of God God in creation; God In Creation; Music and Song; Praise; Service Used With Tune: TAKE UP THE SONG
Take up the song, and sing the praise of God
The world is a garden you made
Author: Ann Conlon Meter: Irregular Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 2:8 First Line: When your Father made the world Topics: Our Response to God in the stewardship of the earth; Christ Incarnate Public Ministry; Care of Creation; Jesus Life and Ministry; Love for others Used With Tune: SAMOS
The world is a garden you made
Lord and Lover of Creation
Author: Graham Maule (1958-) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1, 2:1-4 Topics: Marriage; Marriage Used With Tune: WESTMINSTER ABBEY
Lord and Lover of Creation
Blessing the Marriage
Author: John L. Bell, b. 1949 Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 2:18-23 First Line: That human life might richer be Topics: Rites of the Church Marriage Used With Tune: SUSSEX CAROL
Blessing the Marriage
Is this the way you made the world
Author: Douglas Gay, b. 1963 Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1, 2 Topics: Our Response to God in the stewardship of the earth; Arts and Creativity; Care of Creation; Providence Used With Tune: FIELDS OF LIGHT
Is this the way you made the world
Where are the voices for the earth?
Author: Shirley Erena Murray (b. 1931) Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 2:8 Lyrics: 1 Where are the voices for the earth?
Where are the eyes to see her pain,
wasted by our consuming path,
weeping the tears of poisoned rain?
2 Sacred the soil that hugs the seed,
sacred the silent fall of snow,
sacred the world that God decreed,
water and sun and river flow.
3 Where shall we run who break this code,
where shall tomorrow's children be,
left with the ruined gifts of God,
death for the creatures, land, and sea?
4 We are the voices for the earth,
we who will care enough to cry,
cherish her beauty, clear her breath,
live that our planet may not die. Topics: Our Response to God in the stewardship of the earth; Care of Creation; Children; Penitence Used With Tune: PORTENT
Where are the voices for the earth?
Creator God, You Made the Earth
Author: Carolyn Winfrey Gillette Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Genesis 1, 2:1-3 Lyrics: Creator God, you made the earth,
A gift beyond comparing!
You called it good, you gave it worth,
You placed it in our caring.
You gave your gift of Sabbath rest,
Your pattern for creation.
You give us times to heal, to bless,
To join in celebration.
You give us Christ, who reconciled
The things of earth and heaven.
In him, you call each one your child!
What wondrous love you've given!
Because we've turned away from you,
This world still needs your healing.
Creation longs to be made new
Through Christ, your love revealing.
God, by your Spirit, may we be
Communities of caring,
That as we're healed, your world may see
The hope that we are sharing. Topics: Covenant/Salvation History; Creation/Earth Day/Environmnet; Sunday/Sabbath Used With Tune: ST. COLUMBA
Creator God, You Made the Earth
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