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The Song of Zechariah (Benedictus Dominus Deus): Canticle 16 (metrical paraphrase)

Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. (b. 1944) Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 19 hymnals First Line: Blessed be the God of Israel Lyrics: 1 Blessed be the God of Israel who comes to set us free and raises up new hope for us: a Branch from David’s tree. So have the prophets long declared that with his mighty arm God would turn back our enemies and all that wish us harm. 2 With promised mercy will God still the covenant recall, the oath once sworn to Abraham; from foes to save us all; that we might worship without fear and offer lives of praise, in holiness and righteousness to serve God all our days. 3 My child, as prophet of the Lord you will prepare the way, to tell God’s people they are saved from sin’s eternal sway. Then shall God’s mercy from on high shine forth and never cease, to drive away the gloom of death and lead us into peace. Topics: Service Music Canticles Scripture: Luke 1:68-79 Used With Tune: SHEPHERD'S PIPES

Deep in the Shadows of the Past

Author: Brian Wren, 1936- Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 9 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Deep in the shadows of the past, far out from settled lands, some nomads traveled with their God across the desert sands. The dawning hope of humankind by them was sensed and shown: a promise calling them ahead, a future yet unknown. 2 While others bowed to changeless gods they met a mystery, invisible, without a name: "I AM WHAT I WILL BE"; and by their tents, around their fires in story, song, and law, they praised, remembered, handed on a past that promised more. 3 From Exodus to Pentecost the promise changed and grew, while some, remembering the past, recorded what they knew, or with their letters and laments, their prophecy and praise, recovered, kindled, and expressed new hope for changing days. 4 For all the writings that survived, for leaders long ago who sifted, copied, and preserved the Bible that we know, give thanks, and find its story yet our promise, strength, and call, the model of emerging faith, alive with hope for all. Topics: Call/Calling; Change; Continuing Revelation; God Mystery of; God's Faithfulness; Hope; Scripture Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:13 Used With Tune: SHEPHERDS' PIPES

O Mighty Rulers, Can You Claim

Author: Bert Polman Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: Enemies & Persecution; Laments; Enemies & Persecution; Justice; Laments; Nation; Poverty Scripture: Psalm 58 Used With Tune: SHEPHERDS' PIPES

Why, mighty hero, must you boast

Author: David G. Preston Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 2 hymnals Topics: The Gospel Invitation and Warning Scripture: Psalm 52 Used With Tune: SHEPHERDS' PIPES

Sing Out with Joy to God Our Strength (Psalm 81)

Author: Fred R. Anderson Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Sing out with joy to God our strength Topics: God's Covenant with Israel; Trusting in the Promises of God Scripture: Psalm 81 Used With Tune: SHEPHERDS' PIPES

The Saints, at Times, Do Look Within

Author: Anne Dutton Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: 1. The saints, at times, do look within, And are beset with dread By reason of indwelling sin, Throughout their nature spread. For as the great apostle said, And ev'ry saint does find, A law, we in ourselves can't keep, That wars against the mind. 2. No, warring only is not all; Sin oft times wins the field, And by its force so powerful, The captive soul does yield. But in all saints is a new mind, Which ev'ry evil hates; In what the old does pleasure find, The new abominates. 3. In Adam's image we were born; 'Tis through our Nature spread, By virtue of our unity To him, our earthly head. But this shall be destroyed; alas: Christ's Image we will bear; Our heav'nly head, his glory bright We perfectly shall wear. 4. When we shall see Christ as he is, We shall be like him made, In soul and body like to his, Who is our glorious head. The nearness of our union there To Christ this does secure; And all the bliss laid up for us, Which ever shall endure. Topics: Ordinary Time Week 9 Scripture: Romans 7:23 Used With Tune: SHEPHERDS' PIPES

Your Endless Love

Author: Martin E. Leckebusch Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Your endless love, your mighty acts Topics: Blessing; Forgiveness; God as Good; God as Merciful; Mercy; Peoples; Prayer; Thanksgiving Scripture: Psalm 106 Used With Tune: SHEPHERDS' PIPES

The Lord Is Rich and Merciful

Author: Thomas T. Lynch, 1818-1871 Appears in 40 hymnals Topics: Gospel Call and Response Used With Tune: SHEPHERDS' PIPES

O Where Is He That Trod the Sea?

Author: T. T. Lynch Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 59 hymnals Lyrics: 1 O where is he that trod the sea? O where is he that spake and demons from their victims flee, the dead their slumbers break, the palsied rise in freedom strong, the speechless talk and sing, and from blind eyes benighted long bright beams of morning spring? 2 O where is he that trod the sea? O where is he that spake and piercing words of liberty the deaf ears open shake, and mildest words artrest the haste of fever's deadly fire, and strong ones heal the weak who waste their lives in sad desire? 3 O where is he that trod the sea? 'Tis only he can save; to thousands hung'ring wearily a wondrous meal he gave; full soon with bread from heaven fed, their rustic fare they take; 'twas springtide when he bless'd the bread, and harvest when he brake. 4 O where is he that trod the sea? My soul, the Lord is here! Let all thy fears be hushed in thee; be thine to look, to hear; he all thy needs will satisfy. Art thou diseased or dumb, or dost thou in thy hunger cry? "I come," saith Christ, "I come!" Scripture: Matthew 9:2-7 Used With Tune: SHEPHERD'S PIPES

We Read the Cross

Author: Thomas H. Troeger Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: We read the cross so many ways Topics: Atonement; Jesus Christ Death of; Lent Scripture: Matthew 16:24-28 Used With Tune: SHEPHERD’S PIPES