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Joseph, Be Our Guide and Pattern

Author: Muriel Newton-White Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Luke 1, 2 Topics: Joseph; Saints; St. Joseph Used With Tune: REGENT SQUARE
Joseph, Be Our Guide and Pattern
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Sing a New Song to God

Author: Donald H. Postema, b. 1934 Meter: 10.10.11.11 with refrain Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Luke 2 First Line: Enter God's presence; joyful worship bring Refrain First Line: Come, let us sing to the Lord Topics: Praise and Adoration Used With Tune: CAMPUS CHAPEL
Sing a New Song to God

Fear Not, For I Bring All People

Author: Michael A Perry Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Luke 2 First Line: [Fear Not, For I Bring All People] Text Sources: Singing to God (Hope Publishing, 1995)
Fear Not, For I Bring All People

In God's Own Time

Author: John A. Dalles Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Luke 2 First Line: [In God's Own Time] Text Sources: Swift Currents and Still Waters (GIA Publications, 2000)
In God's Own Time

Jesus, Hope of Every Nation

Author: Michael A Perry Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2 First Line: [Jesus, Hope of Every Nation] Text Sources: The Roy Hopp Hymnary (Selah Publishing, 1990)
Jesus, Hope of Every Nation

Nunc Dimittis

Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2 First Line: [Nunc Dimittis] Text Sources: Taize - Taize: Songs for Prayer (G.I.A. Publications, 1998)
Nunc Dimittis

Two Brothers Come to Blows

Author: Fred Pratt Green Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Luke 2 First Line: [Two Brothers Come to Blows] Text Sources: Partners in Creation (Hope Publishing, 2003)
Two Brothers Come to Blows

When Jesus Christ Was Eight Days Old

Author: Michael A Perry Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Luke 2 First Line: [When Jesus Christ Was Eight Days Old] Text Sources: Singing to God (Hope Publishing, 1995)
When Jesus Christ Was Eight Days Old
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On This Day Earth Shall Ring

Author: Jane Marion Joseph Meter: 6.6.6.6.6 with refrain Appears in 23 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2 Refrain First Line: Ideo-o-o Lyrics: 1 On this day earth shall ring With the song children sing To the Lord, Christ our King, Born on earth to save us; Him the Father gave us. Refrain: Ideo-o-o, Ideo-o-o, Ideo gloria in excelsis Deo! 2 His the doom, ours the mirth; When He came down to earth Bethlehem saw His birth; Ox and ass beside Him From the cold would hide Him. 3 God's bright star, o'er His head, Wise men three to Him led, Kneeling low by His bed, Lay their gifts before Him, Praise Him and adore Him. 4 On this day angels sing; With their song earth shall ring, Praising Christ, heaven's King, Born on earth to save us; Peace and love He gave us. Topics: Jesus Christ Kingship Used With Tune: PERSONENT HODIE Text Sources: Piae Cantiones, 1582
On This Day Earth Shall Ring

Night of Silence

Author: Daniel Kantor, b. 1960 Appears in 10 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2 First Line: Cold are the people, winter of life Used With Tune: [Cold are the people, winter of life]
Night of Silence
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Awake! Awake, and Greet the New Morn

Author: Marty Haugen, b. 1950 Meter: 9.8.9.8.8.7.8.9 Appears in 18 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2 Used With Tune: REJOICE, REJOICE
Awake! Awake, and Greet the New Morn

Singing Songs of Sadness

Author: Patricia B. Clark Meter: 6.6.5.6.6.5.7.8.5 Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Luke 2 Topics: Crucifixion; Rsurrection; The Exodus; The Fall Used With Tune: ARNOLDI
Singing Songs of Sadness
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A Mother Lined a Basket

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 4 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2 Lyrics: A mother lined a basket to keep her baby dry,then rocked him on a river,lest he awake and cry.She let a princess name himher son that he might live.God's people had a leader.She had such hope to give.A mother sewed a jacket,lined in the softest wool,then dressed her little boy-child,her cup of blessing full.She brought him to the templewhere he would serve and live.God's people had a prophet.She had such faith to give. A mother laid her baby in manger lined with straw;then, in the shepherds' story,his call from God foresaw.She nurtured him and taught himthe way that he must live. God's people had a savior.She had such love to give.Like Jochebed and Hannah,and Mary too, we knowthe hardest part of lovingis learning to let go,so when we send our childrenout in the world to live,grant us such hope and faith, God,and love enough to give. Topics: Jesus Mary's son; Sacrifice; Women in the Bible Jochebed; Women in the Bible Hannah; Women in the Bible Mary Used With Tune: WEST MAIN Text Sources: Time Now to Gather
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One Was Old, Another Barren

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Luke 2 Lyrics: One was old, another barren,and a third was young and fair,when God promised wondrous blessingsfor the sons they were to bear.Though incredible each promise,yet they trusted and believed,guarding closely in their hearts thevisions that they had received.Sarah must have told her baby,as she calmed his anxious cry,"God has promised you more childrenthan the stars up in the sky!Little Isaac, kings and nationswill descend from you one day,destined to inherit blessingsif they follow in God's way."And Elizabeth, once barren,must have whispered to her son,"Someday, John, you'll be God's heraldto announce the Promised One!Someday you will speak with couragewords from God for all to hear,calling people to repentance,telling them the Christ is near."Mary must have echoed prophetsin her cradle lullabies,"Jesus, you will be our Savior,Christ the Lord, Love's great surprise!Someday I may watch you suffer,and your pain may pierce my soul, but I trust that God will heal mybroken heart and make it whole."God, we thank you for these mothersand the faith they had to share.May we also trust your promisefor the children in our care,that through us the Spirit’s blessingsmay upon them come to fall,giving them the strength and courageto be faithful to your call. Topics: Faith in God's promises; Jesus Mary's son; Women in the Bible Sarah; Women in the Bible Mary; Women in the Bible Elizabeth Used With Tune: GOD'S PROMISES Text Sources: Time Now to Gather
One Was Old, Another Barren

Luke 2: Nunc Dimittis

Author: Sylvia Dunstan Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2 First Line: Now, O Lord, dismiss your servants Topics: Funeral; Presentation of Lord Used With Tune: PEACETIME
Luke 2: Nunc Dimittis
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Hark, the glad sound! the Savior comes

Author: Doddridge Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 823 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2 Lyrics: 1 Hark, the glad sound! the Saviour comes, The Saviour promised long; Let every heart prepare a throne, And every voice a song. 2 He comes the prisoner to release, In Satan's bondage held; The gates of brass before him burst, The iron fetters yield. 3 He comes, from thickest films of vice, To clear the mental ray, And on the eyes long closed in night To pour celestial day. 4 He comes, the broken heart to bind, The bleeding soul to cure, And, with the treasures of his grace, Enrich the humble poor. 5 Our glad hosannas, Prince of Peace, Thy welcome shall proclaim, And heaven's eternal arches ring With thy beloved name. Topics: Christ Incarnation; Object of Christ's Advent
Hark, the glad sound! the Savior comes
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Hark! what mean those holy voices

Author: Cawood Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 724 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2 Lyrics: 1 Hark! what mean those holy voices, Sweetly sounding through the skies? Lo! the angelic host rejoices; Heavenly hallelujahs rise. 2 Hear them tell the wondrous story, Which they chant in hymns of joy: Glory in the highest, glory, Glory be to God most high! 3 Peace on earth, good-will from heaven, Reaching far as man is found; Souls redeemed and sins forgiven!-- Loud our golden harps shall sound. 4 Christ is born, the great Anointed, Heaven and earth his praises sing; Oh, receive whom God appointed For your Prophet, Priest, and King. 5 Haste, ye mortals, to adore him; Learn his name and taste his joy; Till in heaven ye sing before him, Glory be to God most high! Topics: Christ Incarnation; The Angels' Song
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To us a Child of hope is born

Author: Logan; Morison Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 248 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2 Lyrics: 1 To us a Child of hope is born, To us a Son is given; Him shall the tribes of earth obey, Him all the hosts of heaven. 2 His Name shall be the Prince of Peace, For evermore adored, The Wonderful, the Counselor, The great and mighty Lord. 3 His power, increasing, still shall spread; His reign no end shall know; Justice shall guard his throne above, And Peace abound below. Topics: Christ Incarnation; The Mighty Lord
To us a Child of hope is born
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Hark! hark!--the notes of joy

Author: Anon. Appears in 95 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2 Lyrics: 1 Hark! hark!--the notes of joy Roll o'er the heavenly plains, And seraphs find employ For their sublimest strains; Some new delight in heaven is known; Loud sound the harps around the throne. 2 Hark! hark! the sounds draw nigh, The joyful hosts descend; Jesus forsakes the sky, To earth his footsteps bend: He comes to bless our fallen race; He comes with messages of grace. 3 Bear, bear the tidings round; Let every mortal know What love in God is found, What pity he can show: Ye winds that blow! ye waves that roll! Bear the glad news from pole to pole. 4 Strike, strike the harps again, To great Immanuel's name; Arise, ye sons of men! And all his grace proclaim: Angels and men! wake every string, 'Tis God the Saviour's praise we sing. Topics: Christ Incarnation; The Glad Tidings
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And there were in the same country shepherds

Appears in 11 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2
And there were in the same country shepherds
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Luke II

Appears in 9 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2 First Line: There were shepherds abiding in the field, Keeping watch over their flock by night
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Vom himmel kam der engel schaar

Author: M. Luther, 1483-1546 Appears in 55 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2 Topics: Weihnacht
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In Deepest Night

Author: Huub Oosterhuis; Forrest Ingram Meter: 9.8.9.8 D Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2 First Line: In deepest night we hear the story Topics: Covenant/Law; Love; Word of God Used With Tune: RENDEZ À DIEU
In Deepest Night
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In Midnight's Stillness

Author: Marcel Miro Meter: 5.5.5.5.8.8.5.5 Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Luke 2 Lyrics: 1 In midnight's stillness Clear a voice rings through: "Rise up, you shepherds, God is born to you! Quickly go and find the Savior; Bethlehem does shine with favor; Haste to greet your Lord, Haste to greet your Lord." 2 And what a wonder! Babe in manger lies. All that was pondered, Seen with wond'ring eyes. "God with us" in holy splendor, Lowly hearts in worship render Songs of greatest joy, Songs of greatest joy. 3 Ah, welcome, Savior, Whom we've long desired; All generations Have for you aspired. Kings and prophets waited for you, Yet the poor are first to know you, Shepherd for us all, Shepherd for us all. 4 Long have we waited, Longing for your face; Now we are sated By your full embrace. Food and drink for all who hunger, We believe, adore and wonder, Nurtured by your grace, Nurtured by your grace. Topics: Christmas; Christmas Used With Tune: WŚRÓD NOCNEJ CISZY Text Sources: Traditional Polish
In Midnight's Stillness

Wake from Your Sleep

Author: Daniel Schutte Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2 First Line: Wake from your sleep, a Savior is born Topics: Christmas Used With Tune: [Wake from your sleep, a Savior is born]
Wake from Your Sleep

Creo en Jesús

Author: Carmelo Erdozáin, n. 1939 Appears in 3 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2 First Line: Él llamó a mi puerta Refrain First Line: Creo en Jesús, creo en Jesús Topics: Alabanza; Esperanza; Fe; Jesucristo; Ministerio y Misión; Salvación Used With Tune: [Él llamó a mi puerta]
Creo en Jesús

God the sculptor of the mountains

Author: John Thornburg (b. 1954) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 11 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:1-7 Topics: Hymns and Spiritual Songs Threefold God: God Used With Tune: SANDRIA
God the sculptor of the mountains

O Loving Founder of the Stars

Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Luke 2:1-7 Topics: Advent; Jesus Christ Advent; Jesus Christ Savior; Jesus Christ Sovereignty and Reign; Year A Holy Name; Year A Passion Sunday; Year B Advent 3; Year B Holy Name; Year B Passion Sunday; Year B Proper 28; Year C Holy Name; Year C Passion Sunday Used With Tune: CONDITOR ALME Text Sources: Latin, anon., 9th century; The New Century Hymnal, 1993, Transl.
O Loving Founder of the Stars

O God, Whose Steadfast Love

Author: James L. Haddix Meter: 6.6.6.6.8.8.8 Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Luke 2:1-7 Topics: Biblical Names; Children; God Fatherhood, Motherhood of; Seasons Festival of the Christian Home; The Annunciation; Year A Annunciation; Year A Visitation; Year A Proper 6; Year B Annunciation; Year B Visitation; Year B Proper 28; Year C Annunciation; Year C Visitation Used With Tune: RHOSYMEDRE
O God, Whose Steadfast Love

For Mary, Joseph, 'Twas No Place

Author: Dennis P. Moon, 1950- Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Luke 2:1-7 Topics: Christmas Birth Used With Tune: DEO GRACIAS
For Mary, Joseph, 'Twas No Place

As Joseph Lay in Troubled Sleep

Author: Mary Louise Bringle, 1953- Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Luke 2:1-7 Topics: Easter; Epiphany; Fear; Jesus Christ Lamb of God; Jesus Christ's Humanity; Listening; Mourning; Salvation; Suffering Used With Tune: BUTTONWOOD
As Joseph Lay in Troubled Sleep
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From Heaven High I Come to You

Author: Martin Luther; Carl P. Daw, Jr. Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Luke 2:1-7 Lyrics: 1 From heaven high I come to you; I bring you tidings glad and new. Such joyous tidings do I being to all the world and gladly sing: 2 "To you this day is born a child: born of a maiden mother mild, a child so gentle and so rare, who bring you joy without compare. 3 Now Christ, the Lord, our God, is born! As solace to a world forlorn, he comes as Savior, peace to win, and he will cleanse you from all sin." 4 All praise to God in heaven above, who gives his Son to us in love; let us with angel choirs rejoice and greet his birth with happy voice. Topics: Christmas; Christian year--Christmas Used With Tune: VOM HIMMEL HOCH
From Heaven High I Come to You

Hacia Belén (Mary Journeyed with Her Husband)

Author: Anónima; Mary Louise Bringle, n. 1953 Appears in 8 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:1-7 First Line: Hacia Belén se encamina (Mary journeyed with her husband) Refrain First Line: Alegría alegría, alelgría (Aligrí, alegrí, alegía Topics: Christmas Season; Tiempo de Navidad; Holy Family; Sagrada Familia; Alegría; Joy; Bienvenida; Welcome; Family Life; Vida Domeéstica; Journey; Viaje; Music; Música Used With Tune: HACIA BELÉN
Hacia Belén (Mary Journeyed with Her Husband)
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If I Could Visit Bethlehem

Author: Brian Wren Meter: 8.6.8.6 D Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:1-7 Lyrics: 1 If I could visit Bethlehem what presents would I bring? If I could see what happened then, what would I say or sing? I wouldn't take a modern toy but gold to pay for bread, some wine to give his parents joy and wool to warm his bed. 2 I'd learn some simple words to speak in Aramaic tongues. I'd cradle him, and kiss his cheek, and say, "I'm glad you've come." If Mary asked me who I was and what her child would do, I wouldn't talk about the cross or tell he all I knew. 3 I'd say, "He'll never hurt or kill, and joy will follow tears. We'll know his name and love him still in twenty hundred years." I cannot visit Bethlehem but what I can, I'll do: I'll love you, Jesus, as my friend, and give my life to you. Topics: Bethlehem; Bread; Friendship; Giving; Jesus Christ Birth and Baptism; Jesus Christ Cross; Joy; Light; Love (Human); Music and Singing; Non-Violence; Service Music Offertory; Simplicity; Speech; Tongues; Wine; Bethlehem; Bread; Christian Year and Observances Christmas; Friendship; Giving; Jesus Christ Birth and Baptism; Jesus Christ Cross; Joy; Light; Love (Human); Music and Singing; Non-Violence; Service Music Offertory; Simplicity; Speech; Tongues; Wine Used With Tune: CAROL STREAM
If I Could Visit Bethlehem

Mary Had a Little Lamb

Author: Herbert Brokering Meter: 7.6.8.6 Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Luke 2:1-7 Topics: Bow Down; Hymns and Songs; Lamb of God; Mary, Mother of Jesus; Name Of God; Bow Down; Hymns and Songs; Lamb of God; Mary, Mother of Jesus; Name Of God Used With Tune: THEOTOKOS
Mary Had a Little Lamb

Look inside, look above, look beyond and see the love

Author: Clare Stainsby, b. 1959 Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Luke 2:1-7 First Line: Beneath the paper wrappings, there's an open stable door Used With Tune: LOOK INSIDE
Look inside, look above, look beyond and see the love

Child of joy and peace

Author: Shirley Erena Murray, b. 1931 Meter: 5.5.8.8.5.5 Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:1-7 Topics: The Incarnate Christ: Christmas Used With Tune: CHILD OF JOY
Child of joy and peace

And they called his name Jesus

Author: Mark Johnson; Helen Johnson Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Luke 2:1-7 First Line: Let me tell you about a baby, and his family Topics: The Incarnate Christ: Christmas Used With Tune: [Let me tell you about a baby, and his family]
And they called his name Jesus

Night of peace

Author: Daniel Charles Damon, b. 1955 Meter: 3.5.5 D Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Luke 2:1-7 Topics: The Incarnate Christ: Christmas Used With Tune: NIGHT OF PEACE
Night of peace

We see the eyes of Mary shine

Author: Andrew Pratt, b. 1948 Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Luke 2:1-7 Topics: The Incarnate Christ: Christmas Used With Tune: FRANCE HILL
We see the eyes of Mary shine

When a young unmarried couple

Author: Peter Relf, b. 1944 Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Luke 2:1-7 Topics: The Incarnate Christ: Christmas Used With Tune: IRBY
When a young unmarried couple
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Dance, then, wherever you may be

Author: Sydney Carter, 1915-2004 Meter: Irregular with refrain Appears in 52 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:1-7 First Line: I danced in the morning Topics: The Ministry of Jesus Christ Used With Tune: LORD OF THE DANCE
Dance, then, wherever you may be

Not the powerful, not the privileged

Author: John L. Bell, 1949- Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Luke 2:1-7 Topics: Family Life; Festal Joy; God's Love to Us; Humility; Jesus Christ Humanity; Jesus Christ Humilation; Justice; People of God Used With Tune: PEDIGREE
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Behold, a rose is growing

Author: Harriet Reynolds Spaeth, 1847-1925; John Caspar Mattes Meter: 7.6.7.6.6.7.6 Appears in 14 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:1-7 Lyrics: 1 Behold, a rose is growing, of loveliest form and grace, as prophets sang, foreknowing; it springs from Jesse's race, and comes a perfect flower, in midst of coldest winter, at deepest midnight hour. 2 Isaiah hath foretold it in words of promise sure, and Mary's arms enfold it - a gentle maiden pure. Through God's eternal will this child to her is given at midnight calm and still. 3 This rose, whose fragrance tender with sweetness fills the air, dispels with glorious splendour the darkness everywhere. As human, yet true God, from sin and death he saves us and lightens every load. 4 0 Saviour, child of Mary, you felt our human woe; O Saviour, King of glory. you all our weakness know. Lead us at last, we pray. to the full joys of heaven and into endless day. Topics: Christmas Eve; Jesus Christ Humanity; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Jesus Christ Redeemer; Mystery of God's Love; Prophetic Witness; Virgin Mary Used With Tune: ES IST EIN ROS Text Sources: Anon. German, 15th cent.
Behold, a rose is growing

Love's the secret

Author: John L. Bell, 1949-; Graham Maule, 1958- Meter: 11.10.11.10 with refrain Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Luke 2:1-7 First Line: Pull back the veil on the dawn of creation Topics: Epiphany; God's Love to Us; Jesus Christ Incarnation; Meditation Used With Tune: THE SECRET
Love's the secret
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Al rústico pesebre

Author: A. M. P. Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 1 hymnal Scripture: Luke 2:1-7 Lyrics: 1 Al rústico pesebre del niñito Jesús Las estrellas del cielo le destellan su luz; Fue pobre el establo donde Cristo nació, Y humilde la cuna en que él descansó. 2 El niño del pesebre es Jesús mi Señor, Adorarle yo quiero con sincero amor; Mi corazón pequeño hoy su cuna será, Y allí Jesucristo bienvenida tendrá. Topics: Advenimiento; Advent Used With Tune: CRADLE SONG Text Sources: Cantemos al Señor, 1917
Al rústico pesebre

Helpless and Hungry

Author: Scott Soper Meter: 5.4.8.5.8.5 with refrain Appears in 5 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:1-7 Topics: Children / Childhood; Children Appropriate for; Housing; Immigration and Refugees; Incarnation; Justice Economic Used With Tune: CHILD OF THE POOR
Helpless and Hungry

There Is a Line of Women

Author: John L. Bell Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:1-7 Topics: Covenant; Discipleship; Following Christ; Justice; Mary, Mother of Jesus; Mission; Prophets; Service; Women of the Bible; Word of God Used With Tune: CLIMBING VINE
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Tomorrow Christ is coming

Author: Fred Kaan, 1929- Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:1-7 Lyrics: 1 Tomorrow Christ is coming, as yesterday he came; a child is born this moment; we do not know its name. The world is full of darkness: again there is no room; the symbols of existence are stable, cross and tomb. 2 Tomorrow will be Christmas, the feast of love divine, but, for the nameless millions, the star will never shine. Still is the census taken, with people on the move; new infants born in stables are crying out for love. 3 There will be no tomorrows for many a baby born; Good Friday falls on Christmas when life is sown as corn, but Jesus Christ is risen and comes again in bread to still our deepest hunger and raise us from the dead. 4 Our Lord becomes incarnate in every human birth. Created in God's image, we must make peace on earth. God will fulfil love's purpose, and this shall be the sign: we shall find Christ among us as woman, child or man. Topics: Church Year Advent; Lament; Peace; Social Concerns / Social Justice; Suffering Used With Tune: LITTLE BADDOW
Tomorrow Christ is coming
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Joyful Is the Dark

Author: Brian Wren, b. 1936 Meter: 10.10.11.10 Appears in 7 hymnals Scripture: Luke 2:1-8 First Line: Joyful is the dark, holy, hidden, God Lyrics: 1 Joyful is the dark, holy, hidden God, Rolling cloud of night beyond all naming: Majesty in darkness, Energy of love, Word-in-Flesh, the mystery proclaiming. 2 Joyful is the dark, Spirit of the deep, Winging wildly o'er the world's creation, Silken sheen of midnight plumage black and bright, Swooping with the beauty of a raven. 3 Joyful is the dark, shadowed stable floor; Angels flicker, God on earth confessing, As with exultation, Mary, giving birth, Hails the infant cry of need and blessing. 4 Joyful is the dark, coolness of the tomb, Waiting for the wonder of the morning; Never was that midnight touched by dread and gloom: Darkness was the cradle of the dawning. 5 Joyful is the dark, depth of love divine, Roaring, looming thundercloud of glory; Holy, haunting beauty, living, loving God. Hallelujah! Sing and tell the story! Used With Tune: JOYFUL DARKNESS
Joyful Is the Dark

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