Author: John BowringMeter: 8.7.8.7Appears in 732 hymnalsScripture: 1 Samuel 2:3First Line: God is love: His mercy brightensTopics: God LoveUsed With Tune: WELLESLEY
Author: Martin Luther, 1483-1546; Michael Perry, 1942-1996Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7Appears in 9 hymnalsScripture: 1 Samuel 2:1-10Topics: Hope; Jesus Christ the Word; Kingdom; Lent (first Sunday); TrustUsed With Tune: EIN' FESTE BURG
Author: Kathleen R. MooreMeter: 8.7.8.7 DAppears in 2 hymnalsScripture: 1 Samuel 2:1-10First Line: God of Justice Everflowing, Righteousness beyond DegreeTopics: Justice Living simply; Justice CompassionUsed With Tune: NETTLETON
Author: Carolyn Winfrey GilletteMeter: 10.10.10.10Appears in 1 hymnalScripture: 1 Samuel 1, 2First Line: God of the women who answered your callTopics: Covenant/Salvation History; Easter; Evangelism; Jesus Christ Ministry; Ministry; Pentecost; Stewardship; WomenUsed With Tune: SLANE
Author: Kassia; Katie GraberMeter: IrregularAppears in 1 hymnalScripture: 1 Samuel 2:1-10First Line: O God, you condemn the ones who boast of great deedsRefrain First Line: God, grant us mercy and forgivenessTopics: Forgiveness From God; Grace; Heritage Before 1500; Humility; Lent; Praying Short Prayer ResponsesUsed With Tune: O PHARISEOSText Sources: Greek; “Τοῦ Τελώνου καὶ τοῦ Φαρισαίου,” 8th c.
Author: J. Nelson KraybillMeter: IrregularAppears in 1 hymnalScripture: 1 Samuel 2:1-10First Line: Gracias, Señor, por el pan (Thank you, O God, for this bread)Topics: Justice; Justice Economic; Mennonite World Fellowship Sunday; Table Graces; World CommunionUsed With Tune: GRACIAS SEÑORText Sources: Latin American traditional