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Great God of All, We Sing Your Praise

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Meter: 8.8.8.8 Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: Great God of all, we sing your praisein different words, in different ways,yet we are one, formed by your hand,and called to live by your command.You freely bless us from our birthwith all the treasures of the earth.Make us wise stewards; help us sharethese gifts entrusted to our care.In times of trouble, times of grief,in times of doubt and unbelief,you walk with us, a loyal friend.Make us as faithful to the end.When we seek vengeance for a wrong,you fill our hearts with mercy's song.We yield to you our selfish pride.Let justice reign and love abide.Great God of all, with thankful heartsfor all the blessings you impart,we sing your praise, our voices one,from dawn of day to setting sun. Topics: Christan Life Thanksgiving; Interfaith Worship Inclusive hymn; Peace and Justice Scripture: Psalm 8 Used With Tune: FRIENDS Text Sources: The Song Lingers On

Come, Praise God for Faithful People

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: Come, praise God for faithful peoplelong ago whose hearts were stirredwith a passion for the gospeland a zeal to preach the Word.Praise God that the church they foundedbreathes with life and hope today,offering us a faith that's groundedin Christ's holy, loving way.Sing God's praises for the visionof the pure and good in heartwho embraced the church's missionand rejoiced to do their part.Praise God that their keen discerningof the work that faith demandswakes in us a heartfelt yearningto obey what love commands.Celebrate the shepherds caringfor the flock within their fold,and with strangers, gladly sharing,men and women, young and old.Praise God that their joy in givingof themselves, despite the cost,heartens us for thankful livingand to bear another's cross.Come, then lift your hearts and voicesin glad praise, for we belongto a people that rejoicesin love's story and its song.Praise God who sent Christ to save us,and the faithful work begun.Praise the gifts the Spirit gave us.Praise our God, the Three in One. Topics: Church Anniversary Ministry of the heart Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17 Used With Tune: WINCHESER NOW Text Sources: The Song Lingers On

Like Ancient People on a Quest

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Meter: 8.6.8.6 Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: Like ancient people on a questto find a vision clear,we come, Great Spirit, now to seekyour will and blessing here.Grant us your wisdom to discernthe right path from the wrong,to choose the way you set for us,though it be hard and long.We ask for courage to acceptthe things we cannot change,to be responsive to new tasksso difficult and strange.We pray for generosity,a willingness to shareall that we have with gratitudefor your kind love and care.Great Spirit, God, Wakantanka, we send these prayers on high,like smoke from sweet grass rises upor eagles mount the sky.Like you, may we respect the earth,the air, the sky, the sea,and treat each living thing as onewith our own family. Topics: Christian Life Values, Meditaiton, Prayer Scripture: Psalm 25:4-5 Used With Tune: MITAKUYE OYASIN Text Sources: The Song Lingers On

We Praise You, God of All Creation

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Meter: 9.8.9.8.9.8.9.7 Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: We praise you, God of all creation,and bow before you, Holy One!We clap our hands in celebrationfor all the wonders you have done.Yet as we sing with merry voices,and play our instruments with glee,we know you mourn our selfish choices,weep at our hypocrisy. When pious prayers, pretentious giving,and faithful vows that we declaredo not result in faithful livingor in a willingness to share,then silence all our noisy singingand let our psalms and praises cease,until we come before you bringinggifts of justice, love, and peace.Let judgment roll down like pure waters,and righteousness flow like a streamrestoring us as sons and daughters,empowering us to live your dream,a dream of people with a visionthat peace and justice will prevail,of people faithful to their mission,trusting love will never fail. Topics: Peace and Justice Hypocriisy Scripture: Amos 5:21-24 Used With Tune: KARAMCHAND Text Sources: The Song Lingers On

God of Every Generation

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 2 hymnals First Line: God of every generation, Lyrics: God of every generation,past and present, yet to come,Jesus Christ our Friend and Savior,Spirit holy, Three in One,Love eternal, loyal Presence,Source of faith that we embrace, we rejoice that you have called usto be agents of your grace.As you led the saints before uswho built up the church we know,guide us in our sacred mission,make us faithful, help us grow.Let our worship and our teaching,music that we sing and play,all proclaim the love of Jesus,and the Gospel for today.Bless us in our life together,men and women, young and old,friendly neighbors, lonely strangers,weak and weary, brave and bold.As we seek to follow Jesus,side by side and hand in hand,gift us with your Holy Spirit,help us live by love's command.When we leave this house of worship,may we each go out to serve,treating all we meet with justice,and respect that they deserve.In the poor, outcast, and needy,may we see our Savior's face,and with kindness, hope, and friendship,gather them in love's embrace. Topics: Christian Life Worship; Church Anniversary Inclusive community; Church-Nature and Purpose Calling of community Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22 Used With Tune: WAUWATOSA Text Sources: The Song Lingers On

Pipe a Tune and Beat the Drum

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Meter: 7.5.7.5 Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: Pipe a tune and beat the drum,play upon the horn!Gladly now we welcome you,child of God, new-born.Little bud upon the tree,new leaf on the vine,God has made you one of us.Water is the sign.Precious child of God, we prayyou will learn and grow,nurtured by the love and faithwe have come to know. Topics: Baptism Celebration Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:26-27 Used With Tune: FOR HELEN AND LUCAS Text Sources: The Song Lingers On

Joyful God of Youth and Children

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Meter: 8.7.8.7 D Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: Joyful God of youth and children,God of all who hold them dear,Source of faith and understanding,Perfect Love that casts out fear,we have gathered in your presence,with glad hearts and songs of praise,for a grateful celebrationof your wise and wondrous ways. In your wisdom, God, you set usas your people in this place,bid us welcome friend and strangerto the garden of your grace.In this fertile field, with wonder,we have watched our children growin the faith that first was scatteredby the saints of long ago.At the font the seed was plantedfor the faith that blooms today.It was watered by the Spirit,fed according to Loveâ€™s Way.In the home this faith was nurturedlike a seedling, with great care;in the church by songs and storiesfaithful teachers had to share.God, the faith that's come to floweris now ready to bear fruit.Gift our children with your Spirit,make them strong and resolute.In this rite of confirmation,bless the solemn vows they make,that each one may follow Jesus,living always for his sake.Alternate 4th stanza for times other than Confirmation:Now as faith begins to flowerand is ready to bear fruit,gift our children with your Spirit,make them strong and resolute.Listen to their affirmations,hear the heartfelt prayers they make,as they seek to follow Jesus,living always for his sake. Topics: Confirmation Church as Learning Community Used With Tune: CONFIRMATION 2002 Text Sources: The Song Lingers On

Good Shepherd, Our Leader, Provider, and Guide

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Meter: 11.11.11.11 Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: Good Shepherd, our Leader, Provider, and Guide,who faithfully all of our needs has supplied,we trust in your goodness, so steadfast and true,affirming your presence in all that we do.In days that are troubled and nights that are long,when we find it hard to discern right from wrong,when spirits are lowest and broken hearts grieve,you teach us, encourage us, help us believe.Whenever our selfishness leads us astray,you find us, forgive us, and show us the way,preparing a table for us in this place,anointing our spirits with life-giving grace.As long as we live, till the end of our days,we'll offer our songs of thanksgiving and praise,rejoicing, Good Shepherd, that we're not alone,for in you, and with you, we're always at home. Topics: Christian life Shepherd role of God and Jesus Scripture: Psalm 23 Used With Tune: GOOD SHEPHERD (Horman) Text Sources: The Song Lingers On

When We Are Blind

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Meter: 10.11.11.10 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: When we are blind to the judgment of love, Lyrics: When we are blind to the judgment of love,and tempted to stray from the way of the dove,God, show us, through prophets, your vision for peace:"Let justice prevail, that warfare may cease."When we are deaf to your holy command,unwilling to listen to what you demand,God, give us in Jesus new orders for peace:"Let justice prevail, that warfare may cease."When we are lame with excuses, and fearenfeebles our power to make your will clear,God, send your bold Spirit with mandates for peace:"Let justice prevail, that warfare may cease."When we are silent, reluctant to speakfor those who are hungry, or homeless, or weak,God, loosen our tongues to declare for your peace:"Let justice prevail, that warfare may cease." Topics: Church Year-Advent Confession, justice; Peace and Justice Confession/petition Scripture: Isaiah 35:5-6 Used With Tune: DESIRE FOR PEACE Text Sources: The Song Lingers On

Song of the Creche

Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Meter: 9.9.9.9 with refrain Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Sing of a stable built on a hill Refrain First Line: Sing Noel! Sing Noel! Lyrics: Sing of a stable built on a hill,animals waiting, quiet and still,next to a manger fragrant with hay,ready to welcome Jesus their way.Refrain: Sing Noel! Sing Noel!Lift up your voice!Come now to Bethlehem,come and rejoice! Sing of young Mary, weary and worn,knowing that Jesus soon would be born,seeking in Josephâ€™s tender embracestrength to bring forth her child of Godâ€™s grace.RefrainSing of the shepherds watching their sheepout on the hillside, rugged and steep,listening to heavenâ€™s glorious song,trusting an angel never is wrong.RefrainSing of the wise men scanning the sky,spying the star-sign shining on high,starting their journey, led by that star,bringing to Jesus gifts from afar.RefrainSing of the baby, sweet little boy,laid in a manger, welcomed with joy.Sing of the Savior he will become.His name is Jesus, Godâ€™s promised one.Refrain Topics: Church Year-Christmas Placing the creche Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2 Used With Tune: CRECHE CAROL Text Sources: The Song Lingers On