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Can I See Another's Woe

Author: William Blake, 1757-1827 Meter: 7.7.7.7 Appears in 12 hymnals Scripture: Luke 6:17-49 Topics: Justice; Lent (season); Trust Used With Tune: BLAKE

God of freedom, God of justice

Author: Shirley Erena Murray, 1931- Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Appears in 12 hymnals Scripture: Luke 6:32-36 Lyrics: 1 God of freedom, God of justice, God whose love is strong as death, God who saw the dark of prison, God who knew the price of faith: touch our world of sad oppression with your Spirit's healing breath. 2 Rid the earth of torture's terror, God whose hands were nailed to wood; hear the cries of pain and protest, God who shed the tears and blood; move in us the power of pity, restless for the common good. 3 Make in us a captive conscience quick to hear, to act, to plead; make us truly sisters, brothers of whatever race or creed: teach us to be fully human, open to each other's need. Topics: Compassion; Freedom; Healing; Intercession of the Church; International Affairs; Jesus Christ Humanity; Justice; Martyrs; Ministry of God's People; Mission/Sending; Our Love to Others; Unity of Humanity Used With Tune: TREDEGAR

What does the Lord require of you?

Meter: Irregular Appears in 12 hymnals Scripture: Luke 6:32-36 Topics: Responses Used With Tune: MOON

Strong, peaceful man of Galilee

Author: Harry W. Farrington Meter: 8.8.8.8.8.8 Appears in 12 hymnals Scripture: Luke 6:29 Lyrics: 1 Strong, peaceful man of Galilee, robed with your strength we long to be— not to revenge; to heal and pray, to turn the cheek, and tribute pay. Robed with your strength we long to be, strong, peaceful man of Galilee. 2 Strong, righteous man of Galilee, dressed with your peace we long to be— in temple court, your cleansing rod; on greed and lies, the wrath of God. Dressed with your peace we long to be, strong, righteous man of Galilee. 3 Strong, suff’ring man of Galilee, clad in your grace we hope to be— love at the well, share Martha’s loss, forgive the nails, and take the cross. Clad in your grace we hope to be, strong, suff’ring man of Galilee. 4 God’s peaceful man of Galilee, Love’s triumph, we at last will see— to crumble ev’ry bound’ry wall, build highways to the hearts of all. Love’s triumph, we at last will see, God’s peaceful man of Galilee. Topics: Anger; Discipleship; Jesus Christ Life of; Jesus Christ Teachings of; Justice Economic; Nonviolence; Peace and Justice Used With Tune: MELITA Text Sources: The Hymnal for Boys and Girls, 1935, alt.

Vienen con Alegría (We Come with Great Rejoicing)

Author: Cesáreo Gabaráin, 1936-1991; Mary Louise Bringle, n. 1953 Appears in 10 hymnals Scripture: Luke 6:38 First Line: Vienen trayendo la esperanza (We bring the hopes and firm believing) Refrain First Line: Vienen con alegría (We come with great rejoicing) Topics: Alegría; Joy; Canción; Song; Christian Life; Vida Cristiana; Daily Life and Work; Vida y Trabjo Diario; Esperanza; Hope; Faith; Fe; Gathering; Reunión, Entrada; Journey; Viaje; Justice; Justicia; Paz; Peace Used With Tune: [Vienen trayendo la esperanza]

God! When human bonds are broken

Author: Fred Kaan, 1929-2009 Meter: 8.7.8.7 Appears in 10 hymnals Scripture: Luke 6:27-38 Topics: Reconciliation, Healing and Wholeness Used With Tune: ST CATHERINE (Flood Jones)

Inspired by love and anger, disturbed by need and pain

Author: John L. Bell, 1949-; Graham Maule, 1958- Meter: 13.13.13.13 Appears in 9 hymnals Scripture: Luke 6:32-36 Topics: Jesus Christ Coming today; Jesus Christ Earthly life; Judgment of God; Kingdom of God; Prophetic Witness; Social Justice; Suffering Used With Tune: SALLEY GARDENS

My Home Is on the Rock

Author: Johnson Oatman, Jr. Meter: 8.8.8.6 with refrain Appears in 8 hymnals Scripture: Luke 6:48 First Line: Praise God, I live in Beulah land Lyrics: 1 Praise God, I live in Beulah land, My house will all the storms withstand; It is not built on sinking sand, My home is on the Rock. Refrain: My home is on the Rock, The Everlasting Rock; I do not fear when storms are near, My home is on the Rock. 2 When come life’s trials thick and fast, When clouds are o’er my pathway cast, Secure, I can withstand the blast, My home is on the Rock. [Refrain] 3 When troubles come that would appall, When other buildings round me fall, I rest in Christ, my all in all, My home is on the Rock. [Refrain] 4 And when my time has come to die, I’ll have a mansion in the sky; But still I’ll sing as ages fly, My home is on the Rock. [Refrain] Used With Tune: [Praise God, I live in Beulah land] Text Sources: Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/My_Home_Is_on_the_Rock); Faith Publishing House, Evening Light Songs, 1949, edited 1987 (503)

God Weeps

Author: Shirley Erena Murray Meter: 10.8.10 Appears in 8 hymnals Scripture: Luke 6:24-27 First Line: God weeps at love withheld, at strength misused Lyrics: 1 God weeps at love withheld, at strength misused, at children's innocence abused, and till we change the way we love, God weeps. 2 God bleeds at anger's fist, at trust betrayed, at women battered and afraid, and till we change the way we win, God bleeds. 3 God cries at hungry mouths, at running sores, at creatures dying without cause, and till we change the way we care, God cries. 4 God waits for stones to melt, for peace to seed, for hearts to hold each other's need, and till we understand the Christ, God waits. Topics: Confession, Lament, and Healing; Abuse; Christian Year Advent; Christian Year Lent; Discernment; Healing; Justice; Lament; National Day of Action; Remembrance Day; Service Music Confession; Violence Used With Tune: DELGADO

Build My Life

Author: Brett Younker; Karl Martin; Kirby Kaple; Matt Redman; Pat Barret Meter: Irregular Appears in 8 hymnals Scripture: Luke 6:46-49 First Line: Worthy of ev'ry song Refrain First Line: Holy, there is no one like you Topics: Faith; God Mystery and Holiness of; God Power of; Music; Worship Used With Tune: WORTHY OF EVERY SONG