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Jesu, Jesu, fill us with your love

Author: Tom Colvin Appears in 64 hymnals First Line: Kneels at the feet of his friends Refrain First Line: Yesu, Yesu, fill us with you love Lyrics: Refrain: Yesu, Yesu, fill us with your love, show us how to serve the neighbors we have from you. 1 Kneels at the feet of his friends, silently washes their feet, Master who acts as a slave to them. [Refrain] 2 Neighbors are wealthy and poor, varied in color and race, neighbors are near us and far away. [Refrain] 3 These are the ones we should serve, these are the ones we should love; all these are neighbors to us and you. [Refrain] 4 Loving puts us on our knees, silently washing their feet, this is the way we should live with you. [Refrain] Topics: Songs of Dedication and Service Used With Tune: CHEREPONI

As a mother for her children

Author: Tom Colvin Appears in 1 hymnal Refrain First Line: Caring Father, loving Mother Lyrics: 1 As a mother for her children, so your comfort you bestow. In your arms, with love, you hold us as in strength and health we grow. Refrain: Caring Father, loving Mother, gracious Spirit, God the Holy One, we can know you in Lord Yesu your divinely human Son. 2 Father, constant in your caring, all our needs you satisfy, for your love is like a river that will never, never dry. [Refrain] 3 Gracious Spirit, who empowers us, who engages us to serve, give us courage, give us wisdom, peace and health in us preserve. [Refrain] 4 One and only God, eternal, happy those who trust in you. Through the life and love of Yesu, always keep us near to you. [Refrain] Topics: Faith Teaching Songs Used With Tune: NETTLETON

You who wait to see a king

Author: Tom Colvin Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: 1 You who wait to see a king, come to Christ and praises bring, with all people now proclaim "Christ is born in Bethlehem." 2 Can this child have come to reign? A brown-skinned child of peasants plain, natal bed, the hard-packed earth, cattle byre, his place of birth? 3 See the plan of God's design, a human birth which is divine. God in human form discern, God's own child in Bethlehem. 4 When with eyes of faith we see, every child has dignity, born in palace or in kraal, Christ is Savior to them all. 5 Every race and hue unite, Christ is born to put us right. Christ in every neighbor see, serve Christ with humility. 6 Friends and neighbors come and sing, joyful songs and praises bring, let all people now proclaim "Christ is born in Bethlehem." Topics: Faith Teaching Songs Used With Tune: PLEYEL'S HYMN

We're glad that we belong to you

Author: Tom Colvin Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: 1 We're glad that we belong to you O God of all who live. Unite us as we worship you, and heartfelt praises give. 2 Great miracles you still perform, your way of life is clear. We'll tell the world what you have done and to your love we'll swear. 3 We'll worship you and give you thanks, we'll come to you for aid. We know that we can trust you, God, and need not be afraid. 4 You'll keep your covenant with us, your promises are sure. We're glad that we belong to one whose friendship will endure. 5 So help us be what we should be, and do what we should do, as living images of Christ, belonging, God, to you. 6 We're glad that we belong to you, O God of all who live. United as we worship you, our heartfelt praise we give. Topics: Songs of Transformation Scripture: Psalm 105 Used With Tune: WINCHESTER OLD

God sends us the spirit

Author: Tom Colvin Appears in 14 hymnals First Line: God sends us the Spirit to befriend and help us Refrain First Line: Spirit of our Maker, Spirit-friend Lyrics: 1 God sends us the Spirit to befriend and help us, recreate and guide us, Spirit-friend. Spirit who enlivens, sanctifies, enlightens, sets us free, is now our Spirit-friend. Refrain: Spirit of our Maker, Spirit-friend, Spirit of our Savior, Spirit-friend. Spirit of God's people, Spirit-friend. 2 Darkened roads are clearer, heavy burdens lighter, when we're walking with our Spirit-friend. Now we need not fear the powers of the darkness none can overcome our Spirit-friend. [Refrain] 4 Now we are God's people, bonded by your presence, agents of your purpose, Spirit-friend. Lead us forward ever, slipping backward never, to your remade world, our Spirit-friend. [Refrain] Topics: Songs of Transformation Used With Tune: NATOMAH

God's home is here

Author: Tom Colvin Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: God's home is here with humankind Lyrics: 1 God's home is here with humankind, for heaven broke out on earth when Yesu, born a little child, ennobled human birth. 2 With eyes of faith we see beyond the cruelty, death and pain. We see that Christ, once slain by sin, is here alive again. 3 Alive again and with us all, Christ leads to victory. Through Christ we know that God is here, in darkness, light we see. 4 So do not fear the tyrants' power nor think that God might fail. God's home is here this very hour, and goodness will prevail. Topics: Songs of Transformation Used With Tune: ST. ANDREW

Night has fallen

Author: Clement Scott; Tom Colvin Appears in 10 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Night has fallen, night has fallen, gracious Spirit, guard us sleeping. 2 Darkness now has come, darkness now has come, gracious Spirit, guard us sleeping. 3 We are with you, we are with you gracious Spirit, guard us sleeping. 4 You have kept us, you have kept us, gracious Spirit, guard us sleeping. 5 See your children, see your children, gracious Spirit, guard us sleeping. 6 Keep us in Your love, keep us in Your love, gracious Spirit, guard us sleeping. 7 Now we go to rest, now we go to rest, gracious Spirit, guard us sleeping. Topics: Songs of Dedication and Service Used With Tune: DZUWA LAPITA

Humbly in your sight

Author: Tom Colvin Appears in 11 hymnals First Line: Humbly in your sight we come together, God Lyrics: 1 Humbly in your sight we come together, God, grant us now the blessing of your presence here. 2 These, our hearts are ours, we give them to you, God, purify our love to make it like your own. 3 These, our eyes are yours, we give them to you, God, may we always see your world as with your sight. 4 These, our hands are yours, we give them to you, God, give them strength and skill to do our work for you. 5 These, our feet are yours, we give them to you, God, may we walk along the path of life with you. 6 These, our tongues are yours, we give them to you, God, may we speak your healing words of life and truth. 7 These, our ears are yours, we give them to you, God, take us now and keep us yours for evermore. Topics: Songs of Dedication and Service Used With Tune: TIZA PANTAZI PINU

Help us, Christ, to be peace-makers

Author: Tom Colvin Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Help us, Christ, to be peace-makers, rooted in your love and life, bringing captives hopes of freedom, peace with justice ending strife. 2 All these walls of class and race are built of pride and selfishness; violence follows exploitation, war erupts from fearfulness. 3 "Care for friends, ignore the others" worldly wisdom seems to say. Loving foes and friends as neighbors is our costly, Christlike way. 4 We are stronger than our captors, free are we but pris'ners they. Though they count us now as nothing, love through Christ will win the day. 5 May we walk with you, dear Yesu, heeding neither wound nor loss, seeking justice for our neighbor, finding freedom through your Cross. Topics: Songs of Dedication and Service Used With Tune: EVENING PRAYER

When our Savior Yesu went away (Come, Spirit-friend)

Author: Tom Colvin Appears in 8 hymnals First Line: When our Savior Yesu went away Lyrics: 1 When our Savior Yesu went away he sent here a friend with us to stay, Refrain: Come, Guide-on-earth, our Spirit-friend, Come to inspire, direct, defend. 2 In all Yesu's friends the Spirit lives, it is Yesu's power that moulds and saves. [Refrain] 3 O great Spirit, fill us all with love for the neighbors God gives us to serve. [Refrain] 4 Come, great Spirit fire the Church on earth, to your whole creation give new birth. [Refrain] 5 Praise be to our Maker, and the Son, with whom now and ever you are one. [Refrain] Topics: Faith Teaching Songs Used With Tune: NYOHENE

Behold the holy Lamb of God

Author: Charles Chinula, 1885-1970; Helen Taylor; Tom Colvin Appears in 3 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Behold the holy Lamb of God. Yesu, the one who lifts for us a heavy load. Holy, Lamb of God, raised high on the cross to bear for us the pain and loss. 2 In silent grief and dignity he takes the cross and walks that road to set us free. Holy, Lamb of God, raised high on the cross to bear for us the pain and loss. 3 And there outside the city wall, high on the cross, they nail the one who saves us all. Holy, Lamb of God, raised high on the cross to bear for us the pain and loss. 4 But listen to his heartfelt cry, "My God, my God, now will you leave me here to die?" Holy, Lamb of God, raised high on the cross to bear for us the pain and loss. 5 Yesu while dying on that tree, forgives our folly and our sins and sets us free. Holy, Lamb of God, raised high on the cross to bear for us the pain and loss. Topics: Solidarity in Suffering Used With Tune: MWANA MWERERE Text Sources: Tumbuka hymn

Come, let us seek our God's protection

Author: Tom Colvin Appears in 3 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Come, let us seek our God's protection, Yesu sets us free to love and serve, Yesu sets us free. 2 Our foes are gathered all around us, Yesu sets us free to love and serve, Yesu sets us free. 3 See fear, despair and guilt enslave us, Yesu sets us free to love and serve, Yesu sets us free. 4 Our eyes are tired from too much weeping, Yesu sets us free to love and serve, Yesu sets us free. 5 God knows our suffering, sees our trouble, Yesu sets us free to love and serve, Yesu sets us free. 6 God is our refuge and defender, Yesu sets us free to love and serve, Yesu sets us free. 7 How wonderful God's constant love is, Yesu sets us free to love and serve, Yesu sets us free. 8 Our God unites us as one people, Yesu sets us free to love and serve, Yesu sets us free. 9 Let's dance and sing to God our Savior, Yesu sets us free to love and serve, Yesu sets us free. 10 And shout for joy with all God's children, Yesu sets us free to love and serve, Yesu sets us free. 11 Haleluya, yes, haleluya, Yesu sets us free to love and serve, Yesu sets us free. Topics: Solidarity in Suffering Used With Tune: CHILEMA

Awake, there! arise

Author: Tom Colvin Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Awake, there! arise, there! Lyrics: 1 Awake, there! arise, there! awake from sleep now. Arise, friends! Our God will the new day hallow. 2 Let's worship, let's worship our God, our Maker; sincerely, sincerely, let's pray together. 3 In thanking and praising our gracious Savior, be joyful, be joyful, and sing together. 4 Christ calls us, Christ calls us, to join together, united in caring for one another. 5 The day dawns, the day dawns, the sun in rising, arise, friend, and sing now, our Saviour praising. Topics: African Praise and Prayer Songs Used With Tune: NYOHENE

Bless the Lord, O my soul

Author: Peter Thole; Helen Taylor; Tom Colvin Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: 1 Bless the Lord, O my soul, bless the Lord, O my soul, with my life and all my powers I shall praise God's holy name. Refrain: Bless the Lord, bless the Lord O, O, O my soul, all my being praise the Lord! 2 Bless the Lord, heart and soul, bless the Lord, don't forget that the Lord is full of kindness, God's great love will never fail. [Refrain] 3 God forgives all our sins, full of love is our Lord, And God gives us health and wholeness saving us from every ill. [Refrain] 4 God keeps us from the grave by such care day by day, and with grace and loving kindness cares for us in every way. [Refrain] 5 Bless the Lord who has filled all our days with good things. Raised with new life, we shall remain like the eagle, young and strong. [Refrain] Topics: African Praise and Prayer Songs Used With Tune: CHINDIKA MZIMU Text Sources: Chi Tumbuka

Beat the drums of welcome

Author: Tom Colvin Appears in 1 hymnal Refrain First Line: Christ brings freedom, Christ makes peace Lyrics: (Leader) 1 Beat the drums of welcome for the Monarch at the gate, calling us all to unite God's world recreate. Refrain (All): Christ brings freedom, Christ makes peace, with justice for us all, our Savior's come; Yesu, Yesu, Aleluya. 2 Now at last, Yesu saves all God's people from their pains; those oppressed receive the power to throw away their chains. [Refrain] 3 Captives gain their liberty, the blind receive their sight; now's their time to be set free, as darkness turns to light. [Refrain] 4 Happy are the towns and lands whose people praises bring; happy hearts and happy homes to God a welcome sing. [Refrain] Topics: African Praise and Prayer Songs Used With Tune: ZAKARIA

Everyone's rejoicing

Author: Tom Colvin Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Everyone's rejoicing, everyone is singing, praises to Chiuta*, alleluya. Refrain: Amen, alleluya, amen, alleluya, amen, alleluya, alleluya. 2 Chiuta our maker is the world's creator. For Chiuta drums beat alleluya. [Refrain] 3 Chiuta sent Yesu, chains and fetters breaking, blessed freedom giving, alleluya. [Refrain] 4 Dearly Yesu loves us, sets his heart upon us, leads us to Chiuta, alleluya. [Refrain] 5 Peace with justice making is the kind of loving called for by Chiuta, alleluya. [Refrain] 6 Come, Chiuta's people, come, we are together, one in Ysu singing alleluya. [Refrain] *Chiuta (chee-oo-ta) is one name for God in Malawi. Topics: African Praise and Prayer Songs Used With Tune: M 'MWIMBIRE CHIUTA Text Sources: Based on a hymn by H. M. Tweya, d. 1950?

Glorious light has dawned

Author: C. C. Chinula; Tom Colvin Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Glorious light has dawned for us Refrain First Line: Christ is light, Christ is joy Lyrics: 1 Glorious light has dawned for us for us and shadows here have flown away. Now to us who walked in darkness Christ our Savior shines today. Refrain: Christ is light, Christ is joy, to Christ we sing. Savior Christ, set us free praise we bring. 2 In that darkness we were lonely, fearful, powerless and afraid. Doubt besieged us, blamed us, held us, while our hearts for freedom prayed. [Refrain] 3 Christ, you broke oppression's bondage, freedom gives us hopes of peace. Christ is in us, Christ beside us light and joy that will not cease. [Refrain] Topics: African Praise and Prayer Songs Used With Tune: KUUNIKA Text Sources: Chi Tumbuka; Adapt. for our "kairos" times

God, we pray in your sight

Author: Peter Thole; Helen Taylor; Tom Colvin Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: God, we pray, here in your sight Lyrics: 1 God, we pray, here in your sight, that our lives will be put right, In your loving-kindness, hear our prayer, in your loving-kindness, hear our prayer. 2 You have been helper and guide, all our needs you have supplied, In your loving-kindness, hear our prayer, in your loving-kindness, hear our prayer. 3 All our life, throughout each day, your strong hand guarded our way, In your loving-kindness, hear our prayer, in your loving-kindness, hear our prayer. 4 See us here, lost without you; bring us hoe, Savior Yesu, In your loving-kindness, hear our prayer, in your loving-kindness, hear our prayer. 5 Gracious God, help us to stay, by your side, now and alway, In your loving-kindness, hear our prayer, in your loving-kindness, hear our prayer. Topics: African Praise and Prayer Songs Used With Tune: CHIUTA MUKUMANYA Text Sources: Chi Tumbuka

Let the world unite and sing

Author: Mawalera Tembo; HelenTaylor; Tom Colvin Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Let the world unite and sing praises to our God we bring; Aleluya, Aleluya let us sing. 2 Of God's power and glory tell, all the work is done so well; Aleluya, Aleluya let us sing. 3 Look and see what God has done, gracious deeds for ev'ryone; Aleluya, Aleluya let us sing. 4 You who fear may now draw near, praise your God who holds you dear; Aleluya, Aleluya let us sing. 5 Let us all together sing, praises to our God we bring; Aleluya, Aleluya let us sing. Topics: African Praise and Prayer Songs Used With Tune: CHARU CHOSE Text Sources: Tumbuka

Sing welcome to our Savior

Author: Tom Colvin Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Sing welcome to our Savior. Sing welcome to our Savior, Yesu, Yesu. Sing welcome to our Savior, Yesu, Yesu. Sing welcome to our Savior. Sing welcome to our Savior, Yesu. 2 Christ liberates the captives. Christ liberates the captives, Yesu, Yesu. Christ liberates the captives. Yesu, Yesu. Christ liberates the captives. Christ liberates the captives, Yesu. 3 Christ breaks the grip of tyrants. Christ breaks the grip of tyrants, Yesu, Yesu. Christ breaks the grip of tyrants, Yesu, Yesu. Christ breaks the grip of tyrants, Christ breaks the grip of tyrants, Yesu. 4 From fear and sin Christ frees us. From fear and sin Christ frees us, Yesu, Yesu. From fear and sin Christ frees us, Yesu, Yesu. From fear and sin Christ frees us, From fear and sin Christ frees us, Yesu. 5 Christ's rule means acting justly. Christ's rule means acting justly, Yesu, Yesu. Christ's rule means acting justly, Yesu, Yesu. Christ's rule means acting justly, Christ's rule means acting justly, Yesu. 6 Christ calls for love and mercy, Christ calls for love and mercy, Yesu, Yesu. Christ calls for love and mercy, Yesu, Yesu. Christ calls for love and mercy, Christ calls for love and mercy, Yesu. 7 Walk humbly with our Savior, Walk humbly with our Savior, Yesu, Yesu. Walk humbly with our Savior, Yesu, Yesu. Walk humbly with our Savior, Walk humbly with our Savior, Yesu. Alternate translation by Helen Taylor, 1957: 1 O harken now to Jesus, our King. 2 He calls to all his people, our King. 3 O turn your hearts unto him, our King. 4 For Christ our King is coming, our King. 5 Then bring your offering to him, our King. 6 O bring your hearts unto him, our King. Topics: African Praise and Prayer Songs Used With Tune: MUCHINDIKANI YESU Text Sources: Based on the Tumbuka hymn by Ben Nhalane, d. 1910

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