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Shine, Jesus, Shine
Author: Graham Kendrick Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 39 hymnals First Line: Lord, the light of your love is shining Refrain First Line: Shine, Jesus, shinem fill this land with the Father's glory, Used With Tune: SHINE, JESUS, SHINE
Shine, Jesus, Shine
Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying
Author: Ken Medema Meter: 9.8.9.9 Appears in 32 hymnals Lyrics: Lord, listen to your children praying,
Lord, send your Spirit in this place;
Lord, listen to your children praying,
send us love, send us power, send us grace. Used With Tune: CHILDREN PRAYING
Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying
In the Singing
Author: Shirley Erena Murray Meter: 8.8.8.8 with refrain Appears in 7 hymnals First Line: In the singing, in the silence Refrain First Line: Jesus Christ, Jesus Christ, be the wine of grace; Lyrics: 1 In the singing, in the silence,
in the hands expectant, open,
in the blessing, in the breaking,
in the Presence at this table
Refrain:
Jesus Christ, Jesus Christ,
be the wine of grace:
Jesus Christ, Jesus Christ,
be the bread of peace.
2 In the question, in the answer,
in the moment of acceptance,
in the heart’s cry, in the healing,
in the circle of your people [Refrain] Used With Tune: BREAD OF PEACE
In the Singing
If It Had Not Been for the Lord
Author: Margaret P. Douroux Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: He kept my enemies away Refrain First Line: If it had not been for the Lord on my side, Used With Tune: WHERE WOULD I BE
If It Had Not Been for the Lord
God Made from One Blood
Author: Thomas H. Troeger Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 11 hymnals First Line: God made from one blood all the families of earth Used With Tune: ST. DENIO
God Made from One Blood
Wild and Lone the Prophet's Voice
Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. Meter: 7.7.7.7 D Appears in 9 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Wild and lone the prophet's voice
echoes through the desert still,
calling us to make a choice,
bidding us to do God's will:
"Turn from sin and be baptized;
cleanse your heart and mind and soul.
Quitting all the sins you prized,
yield your life to God's control.
2 "Bear the fruit repentance sows:
lives of justice, truth, and love.
Trust no other claim than those;
set your heart on things above.
Soon the Lord will come in power,
burning clean the threshing floor:
then will flames the chaff devour;
wheat alone shall fill God's store."
3 With such preaching stark and bold
John proclaimed salvation near,
and his timeless warnings hold
words of hope to all who hear.
So we dare to journey on,
led by faith through ways untrod,
till we come at last like John -
to behold the Lamb of God. Used With Tune: LA GRANGE
Wild and Lone the Prophet's Voice
Come to the Table
Author: Claire Cloninger Meter: Irregular Appears in 10 hymnals First Line: Come to the table of mercy Used With Tune: TABLE OF MERCY
Come to the Table
I'll Fly Away
Author: Albert E. Brumley Meter: 9.4.9.4 with refrain Appears in 68 hymnals First Line: Some glad morning when this life is o'er Refrain First Line: I'll fly away. I'll fly away, O glory, Used With Tune: I'LL FLY AWAY
I'll Fly Away
In Unity We Lift Our Song
Author: Ken Medema Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7 Appears in 4 hymnals Used With Tune: EIN' FESTE BURG
In Unity We Lift Our Song
The King of Glory Comes
Author: Rev. Willard F. Jabusch Meter: 12.12 with refrain Appears in 44 hymnals First Line: Who is the King of glory Used With Tune: KING OF GLORY
The King of Glory Comes
Just A Closer Walk with Thee
Author: Anon. Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 114 hymnals First Line: I am weak, but thou are strong Lyrics: 1 I am weak, but thou art strong;
Jesus, keep me from all wrong;
I'll be satisfied as long
as I walk, let me walk close to thee.
Refrain:
Just a closer walk with thee,
grant it, Jesus, is my plea,
daily walking close to thee:
Let it be, dear Lord, let it be.
2 Through this world of toil and snares,
if I falter, Lord, who cares?
Who with me my burden shares?
None but thee, dear Lord, none but thee. [Refrain]
3 When my feeble life is o'er,
time for me will be no more;
guide me gently, safely o'er
to thy shore, dear Lord, to thy shore. [Refrain] Used With Tune: CLOSER WALK
Just A Closer Walk with Thee
His Eye Is on the Sparrow
Author: Civilla Martin Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 100 hymnals First Line: Why should I feel discouraged? Lyrics: 1 Why should I feel discouraged?
Why should the shadows come?
Why should my heart be lonely
and long for heaven and home,
When Jesus is my portion?
My constant friend is he:
His eye is on the sparrow,
and I know he watches me;
his eye is on the sparrow,
and I know he watches me.
Refrain:
I sing because I’m happy,
I sing because I’m free,
for his eye is on the sparrow,
and I know he watches me.
2 “Let not your heart be troubled,”
his tender word I hear,
and resting on his goodness,
I lose my doubts and fears;
though by the path he leadeth
but one step I may see:
His eye is on the sparrow,
and I know he watches me;
his eye is on the sparrow,
and I know he watches me. [Refrain]
3 Whenever I am tempted,
whenever clouds arise,
when song gives place to sighing,
when hope within me dies,
I draw the closer to him;
from care he sets me free:
His eye is on the sparrow,
and I know he watches me;
his eye is on the sparrow,
and I know he watches me. [Refrain] Used With Tune: SPARROW
His Eye Is on the Sparrow
Living for Jesus
Author: T. O. Chisolm Meter: 10.10.10.10 with refrain Appears in 150 hymnals First Line: Living for Jesus a life that is true Refrain First Line: O Jesus, Lord and Savior, I give myself to thee; Lyrics: 1 Living for Jesus a life that is true,
striving to please him in all that I do,
yielding allegiance, glad-hearted and free,
this is the pathway of blessing for me.
Refrain:
O Jesus, Lord and Savior,
I give myself to thee;
for thou, in thy atonement,
didst give thyself for me;
I own no other master,
my heart shall be thy throne,
my life I give, henceforth to live,
O Christ, for thee alone.
2 Living for Jesus who died in my place,
bearing on Calvary my sin and disgrace,
such love constrains me to answer his call,
follow his leading and give him my all. [Refrain]
3 Living for Jesus wherever I am,
doing each duty in his holy name,
willing to suffer affliction or loss,
deeming each trial a part of my cross. [Refrain]
4 Living for Jesus through earth's little while,
my dearest treasure, the light of his smile,
seeking the lost ones he died to redeem,
bringing the weary to find rest in him. [Refrain] Used With Tune: LIVING FOR JESUS
Living for Jesus
Communion Setting (Preface)
Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: The Lord be with you Used With Tune: [The Lord be with you] Text Sources: The United Methodist Hymnal
Communion Setting (Preface)
Bring Forth the Kingdom
Author: Marty Haugen Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 22 hymnals First Line: You are salt for the earth Refrain First Line: Bring forth the Kingdom of mercy, Used With Tune: BRING FORTH THE KINGDOM
Bring Forth the Kingdom
like a child
Author: Daniel Charles Damon Meter: 6.6.6.3 D Appears in 7 hymnals First Line: like a child love would send to reveal and to mend Lyrics: 1 like a child love would send
to reveal and to mend,
like a child and a friend,
Jesus comes.
like a child we may find
claiming heart, soul, and mind,
like a child strong and kind,
Jesus comes.
2 like a child we will meet,
ragged clothes, dirty feet,
like a child on the street,
Jesus comes.
like a child we once knew
coming back into view,
like a child born anew,
Jesus comes.
3 like a child born to pray
and to show us the way,
like a child here to stay,
Jesus comes.
like a child we receive
all that love can conceive,
like a child we believe,
Jesus comes. Used With Tune: LIKE A CHILD
like a child
Ours Is a Singing Faith!
Author: Jane Parker Huber Meter: 6.6.8.6 D Appears in 2 hymnals Used With Tune: SANDSTONE
Ours Is a Singing Faith!
My Life Flows On (How Can I Keep from Singing)
Author: Robert Lowry Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 144 hymnals First Line: My life flows on in endless song Refrain First Line: No storm can shake my inmost calm Lyrics: 1 My life flows on in endless song;
above earth’s lamentation,
I hear the clear, though far-off hymn
that hails a new creation.
Refrain:
No storm can shake my inmost calm
while to that Rock I’m clinging.
Since love is Lord of heaven and earth,
how can I keep from singing?
2 Through all the tumult and the strife,
I hear that music ringing.
It finds an echo in my soul.
How can I keep from singing? [Refrain]
3 What though my joys and comforts die?
I know my Savior liveth.
What though the darkness gather round?
Songs in the night he giveth. [Refrain]
4 The peace of Christ makes fresh my heart,
a fountain ever springing!
All things are mine since I am his!
How can I keep from singing? [Refrain] Used With Tune: HOW CAN I KEEP FROM SINGING
My Life Flows On (How Can I Keep from Singing)
Mothering God, You Gave Me Birth
Author: Jean Janzen Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 18 hymnals Used With Tune: MARYTON Text Sources: Julian of Norwich
Mothering God, You Gave Me Birth
My Song Is Love Unknown
Author: Samuel Crossman Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8.8 Appears in 127 hymnals Lyrics: 1 My song is love unknown,
my Savior’s love to me,
love to the loveless shown,
that they might lovely be.
O who am I, that for my sake,
my God should take frail flesh and die?
My God should take frail flesh and die?
2 God left the richest throne
salvation to bestow;
but Christ as flesh and bone
the world refused to know.
But, O my Friend, my Friend indeed,
who at my need did life expend;
who at my need did life expend.
3 Sometimes they threw down palms
and sweetest praises sang.
Hosannas and glad psalms
through streets and markets rang.
Then “Crucify!” is all their breath,
for blood and death they thirst and cry;
for blood and death they thirst and cry.
4 What has my Sovereign done?
What makes this rage and spite?
He made the lame to run,
Christ gave new srength to run,
restored the gift of sight.
Sweet injuries! Yet they at these
themselves displease, and 'gainst Christ rise;
themselves displease, and 'gainst Christ rise.
5 I sing my plain belief,
one song my heart outpours:
never was pain nor grief,
never was love like yours.
This is my Friend, in whose sweet praise
I all my days could gladly spend;
I all my days could gladly spend.
Used With Tune: RHOSYMEDRE
My Song Is Love Unknown
Into My Heart
Author: Harry D. Clarke; Anon. Meter: 4.4.8.4.4.8 Appears in 66 hymnals First Line: Into my heart, into my heart Lyrics: 1 Into my heart, into my heart,
come into my heart, Lord Jesus;
come in today,
come in to stay;
come into my heart, Lord Jesus.
2 Out of my heart, out of my heart,
shine out of my heart, Lord Jesus;
shine out today,
shine out alway;
shine out of my heart, Lord Jesus. Used With Tune: INTO MY HEART
Into My Heart
All Who Hunger
Author: Sylvia G. Dunstan Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 27 hymnals First Line: All who hunger, gather gladly Used With Tune: HOLY MANNA
All Who Hunger
Let Us with a Joyful Mind
Author: John Milton; Thomas H. Troeger Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 545 hymnals Refrain First Line: rich with mercies that endure Used With Tune: INNOCENTS
Let Us with a Joyful Mind
Since Jesus Came into My Heart
Author: R. H. McDaniel Meter: 12.8.12.8 with refrain Appears in 241 hymnals First Line: What a wonderful change in my life has been wrought Refrain First Line: Since Jesus came into my heart, Lyrics: 1 What a wonderful change in my life has been wrought
since Jesus came into my heart!
I have light in my soul for which long I had sought,
since Jesus came into my heart!
Refrain:
Since Jesus came into my heart,
since Jesus came into my heart,
floods of joy o'er my soul like the sea billows roll,
since Jesus came into my heart.
2 I have ceased from my wandering and going astray,
since Jesus came into my heart!
And my sins, which were many, are all washed away,
since Jesus came into my heart! [Refrain]
3 I'm possessed of a hope that is steadfast and sure,
since Jesus came into my heart!
And no dark clouds of doubt now my pathway obscure,
since Jesus came into my heart! [Refrain]
4 There's a light in the valley of death now for me,
since Jesus came into my heart!
And the gates of the City beyond I can see,
since Jesus came into my heart! [Refrain]
5 I shall go there to dwell in that City, I know
since Jesus came into my heart!
And I'm happy, so happy, as onward I go,
since Jesus came into my heart! [Refrain] Used With Tune: MCDANIEL
Since Jesus Came into My Heart
Blessed Quietness
Author: Manie P. Ferguson Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Appears in 162 hymnals First Line: Joys are flowing like a river Refrain First Line: Blessed quietness, holy quietness, what assurance in my soul Lyrics: 1 Joys are flowing like a river,
since the Comforter has come;
Christ abides with us forever,
makes the trusting heart a home.
Refrain:
Blessed quietness, holy quietness,
what assurance in my soul.
On the stormy sea, Jesus speaks to me,
and the billows cease to roll.
2 Bringing life and health and gladness
all around, this heavenly Guest
banished unbelief and sadness,
changed our weariness to rest. [Refrain]
3 Like the rain that falls from heaven,
like the sunlight from the sky,
so the Spirit, too, is given,
coming on us from on high. [Refrain]
4 See, a fruitful field is growing,
blessed fruit of righteousness;
and the streams of life are flowing
in the lonely wilderness. [Refrain]
5 What a wonderful salvation,
when we always see Christ's face,
what a perfect habitation,
what a quiet resting place. [Refrain] Used With Tune: BLESSED QUIETNESS
Blessed Quietness
We Walk by Faith
Author: Henry Alford Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 72 hymnals First Line: We walk by faith, and not by sight Lyrics: 1 We walk by faith, and not by sight:
No gracious words we hear
of him who spoke as none e'er spoke,
but we believe him near.
2 We may not touch his hands and side,
nor follow where he trod;
but in his promise we rejoice,
and cry, "My Lord and God!"
3 Help then, O Lord, our unbelief,
and may our faith abound;
to call on you when you are near,
and seek where you are found.
4 That when our life of faith is done
in realms of clearer light
may we behold you as you are
in full and endless sight. Used With Tune: MARTYRDOM
We Walk by Faith
Lord of All Hopefulness
Author: Jan Struther Meter: 10.11.11.12 Appears in 78 hymnals First Line: Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy Lyrics: 1 Lord of all hopefulness, Lord of all joy,
whose trust, ever childlike, no cares could destroy:
Be there at our waking, and give us, we pray,
your bliss in our hearts, Lord, at the break of the day.
2 Lord of all eagerness, Lord of all faith,
whose strong hands were skilled at the plane and the lathe:
Be there at our labors, and give us, we pray,
your strength in our hearts, Lord, at the noon of the day.
3 Lord of all kindliness, Lord of all grace,
your hands swift to welcome, your arms to embrace:
Be there at our homing, and give us, we pray,
your love in our hearts, Lord, at the eve of the day.
4 Lord of all gentleness, Lord of all calm,
whose voice is contentment, whose presence is balm:
Be there at our sleeping, and give us, we pray,
your peace in our hearts, Lord, at the end of the day. Used With Tune: SLANE
Lord of All Hopefulness
Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne
Author: Timothy R. Matthews Meter: Irregular Appears in 417 hymnals First Line: Thou didst leave thy throne and thy kingly crown Lyrics: 1 Thou didst leave thy throne and thy kingly crown,
when thou camest to earth for me;
but in Bethlehem's home was there found no room
for thy holy nativity.
O come to my heart, Lord Jesus,
there is room in my heart for thee.
2 Heaven's arches rang when the angels sang,
proclaiming thy royal degree;
but in lowly birth didst thou come to earth,
and in great humility.
O come to my heart, Lord Jesus,
there is room in my heart for thee.
3 The foxes found rest, and the birds their nest
in the shade of the forest tree;
but thy couch was the sod, O thou Son of God,
in the deserts of Galilee.
O come to my heart, Lord Jesus,
there is room in my heart for thee.
4 Thou camest, O Lord, with the living Word
that should set thy people free;
but with mocking scorn, and with crown of thorn,
they bore thee to Calvary.
O come to my heart, Lord Jesus,
there is room in my heart for thee.
5 When heav'ns arches shall ring and its choir shall sing,
at thy coming to victory,
let thy voice call me home, saying "Yet there is room,
there is room at my side for thee!"
And my heart shall rejoice, Lord Jesus,
when thou comest and callest for me. Used With Tune: MARGARET
Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne
Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone
Author: Thomas Shepherd Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1,198 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Must Jesus bear the cross alone,
and all the world go free?
No, there's a cross for everyone,
and there's a cross for me.
2 How happy are the saints above,
who once went sorrowing here;
But now they taste unmingled love,
and joy without a tear.
3 The consecrated cross I'll bear
till death shall set me free;
And then go home my crown to wear,
for there's a crown for me. Used With Tune: MAITLAND Text Sources: Other authors
Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone
Come, Ye Disconsolate
Author: Thomas Moore; Thomas Hastings Meter: 11.10.11.10 Appears in 1,056 hymnals First Line: Come, ye disconsolate, where'er ye languish Lyrics: 1 Come, ye disconsolate, where’er ye languish -
Come to the mercy seat, fervently kneel;
Here bring your wounded hearts, here tell your anguish;
Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.
2 Joy of the desolate, Light of the straying,
Hope of the penitent, fadeless and pure!
Here speaks the Comforter, tenderly saying,
“Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot cure.”
3 Here see the Bread of Life; see waters flowing
Forth from the throne of God, pure from above.
Come to the feast of love; come ever knowing
Earth has no sorrow but heaven can remove. Used With Tune: CONSOLATOR
Come, Ye Disconsolate
We Have Come at Christ's Own Bidding
Author: Carl P. Daw, Jr. Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 12 hymnals Lyrics: 1 We have come at Christ’s own bidding
to this high and holy place,
where we wait with hope and longing
for some token of God’s grace.
Here we pray for new assurance
that our faith is not in vain,
searching like those first disciples
for a sign both clear and plain.
2 Light breaks through our clouds and shadows,
splendor bathes the flesh-joined Word,
Moses and Elijah marvel
as the heavenly voice is heard.
Eyes and hearts behold with wonder
how the Law and Prophets meet:
Christ with garments drenched in brightness,
stands transfigured and complete.
3 Strengthened by this glimpse of glory,
fearful lest our faith decline,
we like Peter, find it tempting
to remain and build a shrine.
But true worship gives us courage
to proclaim what we profess,
that our daily lives may prove us
people of the God we bless. Used With Tune: HYFRYDOL
We Have Come at Christ's Own Bidding
The Lily of the Valley
Author: Charles W. Fry Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 396 hymnals First Line: I have found a friend in Jesus Refrain First Line: He's the Lily of the Valley, Lyrics: 1 I have found a friend in Jesus, he’s everything to me,
he’s the fairest of ten thousand to my soul;
the Lily of the Valley, in him alone I see
all I need to cleanse and make me fully whole.
In sorrow he’s my comfort, in trouble he’s my stay,
he tells me every care on him to roll.
Refrain:
He’s the Lily of the Valley, the bright and Morning Star,
he’s the fairest of ten thousand to my soul.
2 He all my grief has taken, and all my sorrows borne;
In temptation he’s my strong and mighty tower;
I have all for him forsaken, and all my idols torn
from my heart, and now he keeps me by his power.
Though all the world forsake me, and Satan tempts me sore,
Through Jesus I shall safely reach the goal. [Refrain]
3 He will never, never leave me, nor yet forsake me here,
while I live by faith and do his blessed will;
a wall of fire about me, I’ve nothing now to fear,
with his manna he my hungry soul shall fill.
Then sweeping up to glory, to see his blessed face,
where rivers of delight shall ever roll. [Refrain]
Used With Tune: SALVATIONIST
The Lily of the Valley
Lead On, O Cloud of Presence
Author: Ruth Duck Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 9 hymnals Used With Tune: LANCASHIRE
Lead On, O Cloud of Presence
Christ Beside Me
Author: James Quinn Meter: 5.5.5.4 D Appears in 21 hymnals First Line: Christ beside me, Christ before me Lyrics: 1 Christ beside me,
Christ before me,
Christ behind me,
King of my heart;
Christ within me,
Christ below me,
Christ above me
never to part.
2 Christ on my right hand,
Christ on my left hand,
Christ all around me
shield in the strife;
Christ in my sleeping,
Christ in my sitting,
Christ in my rising
light of my life.
3 Christ beside me,
Christ before me,
Christ behind me,
King of my heart;
Christ within me,
Christ below me,
Christ above me
never to part. Used With Tune: BUNESSAN Text Sources: St. Patrick's Breastplate
Christ Beside Me
In the Lord I'll Be Ever Thankful
Author: Jacques Berthier Meter: Irregular Appears in 22 hymnals Used With Tune: ITLIBET
In the Lord I'll Be Ever Thankful
Gather Us In
Author: Marty Haugen Meter: Irregular Appears in 38 hymnals First Line: Here in this place new light is streaming Used With Tune: GATHER US IN
Gather Us In
Jesus, Tempted in the Desert
Author: Herman G. Stuempfle Jr. Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 15 hymnals Used With Tune: EBENEZER
Jesus, Tempted in the Desert
Make Us One
Author: Carol Cymbala Meter: Irregular Appears in 5 hymnals First Line: Make us one, Lord, make us one Used With Tune: MAKE US ONE
Make Us One
We Are Baptized in Christ Jesus
Author: John Ylvisaker Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.11 Appears in 5 hymnals Used With Tune: OUIMETTE
We Are Baptized in Christ Jesus
There's A Song
Author: Handt Hanson Meter: 8.7.8.6.4.9.4.6 Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: There's a song of love in my heart Used With Tune: HANSON
There's A Song
To Know You More
Author: Joe Horness Meter: 9.8.5.5.4 Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: To know you in all of your glory Used With Tune: TO KNOW YOU MORE
To Know You More
Together We Serve
Author: Daniel Charles Damon Meter: 5.5.11 D Appears in 3 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Together we serve, united by love,
inviting God's world to the glorious feast.
We work and we pray through sorrow and joy,
extending your love to the last and the least.
2 We seek to become a beacon of hope,
a lamp for the heart and a light for the feet.
We learn, year by year, to let love shine through
until we see Christ in each person we meet.
3 We welcome the scarred, the wealthy, the poor,
the busy, the lonely, and all who need care.
We offer a home to those who will come,
our hands quick to help, our hearts ready to dare.
4 Together, by grace, we witness and work,
remembering Jesus, in whom we grow strong.
Together we serve in Spirit and truth,
remembering love is the strength of our song. Used With Tune: SAN ANSELMO
Together We Serve
Wounded World that Cries for Healing
Author: Shirley Erena Murray Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 2 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Wounded world that cries for healing -
here we hold each other's pain,
wounded systems,
bruised and bleeding bear the load,
the scars of strain; dollars ration out compassion,
hard decisions rule the day,
Jesus of the healing Spirit,
free us to another way!
2 Through our nation's spent frustration,
through the corridors of stress
may there move a kindlier wisdom
all my feel, and all may bless;
tax and tithe are for a purpose
shared to shield the poor and weak;
past the symptoms of our sickness
let the voice of justice speak.
3 Honor those whose loving spirit
nurses hope, restores and heals,
towel and basin used in service
like the Christ who comes and kneels;
in the tending, in the mending
may we see the right and fair,
in our common quest for wholeness
heal each other by our care. Used With Tune: HEALING SPIRIT
Wounded World that Cries for Healing
Unsettled World
Author: David Sparks Meter: 8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Unsettled world, where people long Lyrics: 1 Unsettled world, where people long
to find their way, to feel secure,
from lives of turbulence and rush
we come, to seek your peace, our God,
your word to hear, our faith to live.
2 Unsettled world, where money rules
and greedy systems call the tune;
for strength to keep our values straight
we come, with trust in you, O God,
your word to hear, our faith to live.
3 Unsettled world, where angry poor
from grinding need at affluence stare,
with tears and thirst for truth and right
we come, with longing in our hearts,
your word to hear, our faith to live.
4 Unsettled world, unsettled church,
whose structures creak and doctrines swirl,
by faith, and in the strength of Christ,
we strive, in true community,
your word to hear, our faith to live. Used With Tune: THUNDER BAY
Unsettled World
For One Great Peace
Author: Shirley Erena Murray Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: This thread I weave, this step I dance Lyrics: 1 This thread I weave, this step I dance,
this stone I carve, this ball I bounce,
this nail I drive, this pearl I string,
this flag I wave, this note I sing,
2 this pot I shape, this fire I light,
this fence I leap, this bone I knit,
this seed I nurse, this rift I mend,
this child I raise, this earth I tend,
3 this check I write, this march I join,
this faith I state, this truth I sign,
this is small part, in one small place,
of one heart's beat for one great Peace. Used With Tune: POXON
For One Great Peace
Prayers of the People
Meter: Irregular Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: Lord, let your kingdom come. Your will be done Refrain First Line: Lord, let your kingdom come. Your will be done Used With Tune: [Prayers of the People] Text Sources: The United Methodist Hymnal
Prayers of the People
Come Away with Me
Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Meter: 10.10.8.8 Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Come away with me to a quiet place Used With Tune: RECREATION
Come Away with Me
Joy Comes with the Dawn
Author: Gordon Light Meter: 4.7.7 with refrain Appears in 3 hymnals First Line: Weeping may come Used With Tune: DAWN
Joy Comes with the Dawn
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