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As a mother for her children

Author: Tom Colvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #17 (1997) 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 Languages: English Tune Title: NETTLETON

Awake, there! arise

Author: Tom Colvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #1 (1997) 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 Languages: English Tune Title: NYOHENE

Be merciful to us, dear God

Author: Tom Colvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #19 (1997) First Line: Be merciful to us, dear God Lyrics: 1 Be merciful to us, dear God, when we are under fierce attack, we fear that we'll be overcome, unless you grant the strength we lack. 2 You see how troubled we have been, you keep a record of each tear. But we believe that you, dear God, can make the darkest future clear. 3 Though foes may persecute us here, mere human kind we should not fear. For you guard us with loving care and keep your promise to be near. 4 We trust that you are on our side, the God whose promises we praise. So now we need not fear our foes, for you'll protect us all our days. Topics: Solidarity in Suffering Scripture: Psalm 56 Languages: English Tune Title: OLD 100th

Beat the drums of welcome

Author: Tom Colvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #3 (1997) 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 Languages: English; Latin Tune Title: ZAKARIA

Behold the holy Lamb of God

Author: Charles Chinula, 1885-1970; Helen Taylor; Tom Colvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #18 (1997) 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 Languages: English Tune Title: MWANA MWERERE

Bless the Lord, O my soul

Author: Peter Thole; Helen Taylor; Tom Colvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #2 (1997) 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 Languages: English Tune Title: CHINDIKA MZIMU

Chiuta is our sure defense

Author: TomColvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #20 (1997) Refrain First Line: Chiuta is our strength and shelter Lyrics: 1 Chiuta is our sure defense, in whom it's safe to put our trust each day. See how the wicked cheat the poor and plot to kill those standing in their way. Refrain: Chiuta is our strength and shelter, our certain help in time of fear. Though storms may rage and earth be shaken, we stay protected in God's care. 2 Chiuta laughs at wicked folk whose pride will burst and selfish plotting cease. The humble will possess the land and will enjoy prosperity and peace. [Refrain] 3 So do not fear, be patient still; our God will act, God's way will be made clear. Trust that our God will help us soon; Chiuta's love will drive out all our fear. [Refrain] Topics: Solidarity in Suffering Scripture: Psalm 37 Languages: English Tune Title: LINGU LITHU

Christ Yesu was born (Odi, odi)

Author: Tom Colvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #14 (1997) First Line: Christ Yesu was born at a Bethlehem inn Refrain First Line: Odi, odi, a neighbor is here Lyrics: 1 Christ Yesu was born at a Bethlehem inn where Mary and Joseph had begged to get in; for birthplace a stable was all they could find, though Yesu was God's gift to all humankind. Refrain: "Odi, odi, a neighbor is here, Odi, odi, will you welcome me there? "Odi, odi, I stand here and wait. Odi, odi, will you open your gate?" 2 He comes as a neighbor who asks for our aid, he comes in disguise that he may us persuade. He comes to us early or come to us late, but humbly he waits as he cries at our gate, [Refrain] 3 He comes as a servant to each tribe and race and shows us the way for us all to embrace. He offers his friendship to rich and to poor, and calls to us all as he stands at our door. [Refrain] 4 He comes as a brother, he comes as a friend, he comes all our hatred and warfare to end. He comes to unite and he comes to restore, and ever so gently he calls at our door. [Refrain] 5 Yesu you're welcome, the door's open wide, we beg you to enter and with us abide. Your love in our heart and your smile on our face, we'll see you in neighbors who stand in your place. Odini, Odini, our neighbors out there, Odini, Odini, we will welcome you here. Odini, Odini, please enter, don't wait, Odini, Odini, we have opened our gate. Topics: Faith Teaching Songs Languages: English Tune Title: MAGOMERO

Come, let us seek our God's protection

Author: Tom Colvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #21 (1997) 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 Languages: English Tune Title: CHILEMA

Come, let us walk this road together

Author: Tom Colvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #27 (1997) Refrain First Line: Spirit of Yesu, Spirit of love Lyrics: 1 Come, let us walk this road together, firm steps declaring our trust today. God walks before us and among us, guiding our steps along the way. Refrain: Spirit of Yesu, Spirit of love; help us your purpose to comprehend. Spirit of Yesu, Spirit of love; Keep us your own, our Spirit-Friend. 2 Come, let us share our neighbor's sorrow, lighten the load laid upon our friend. Great burdens shared are made much lighter, mountains, tho' high, we can ascend. [Refrain] 3 Come, let us share our joys and gladness, helping each other to travel on. Around us light grows ever brighter, God never leaves us all alone. [Refrain] 4 Our God is full of love and mercy, and can be trusted to lead us on. Now we proclaim our faith together, Christ's pain and death our battle won. [Refrain] Topics: Songs of Transformation Languages: English Tune Title: CHIBANZI

Crowds followed Yesu

Author: Tom Colvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #10 (1997) First Line: Crowds followed Yesu to the hills Lyrics: 1 Crowds followed Yesu to the hills, his deeds they did recall. At evening Yesu asked his friends, "How can we feed them all?" 2 "These loaves and fish are all we have, enough for just a few. So send them off to beg or buy, there's nothing we can do." 3 Bur Yesu so arranged the crowds that everyone took part. He shared with them God's way of love and opened every heart. 4 By miracle there was enough, the food for all was there, when Yesu bound them all as one, and taught them how to share. 5 We're all to blame that many starve and more are left to die. In Christ we're called to heal the world and hungry satisfy. 6 With Yesu's lead, we'll learn to share, and build our world anew. Its wealth and food will be for all, and not or just a few. Topics: Faith Teaching Songs Languages: English Tune Title: CHAKUDYA

Everyone's rejoicing

Author: Tom Colvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #4 (1997) 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 Languages: English Tune Title: M 'MWIMBIRE CHIUTA

Gift of God to humankind

Author: Tom Colvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #9 (1997) Lyrics: 1 (Yesu) Gift of God to humankind, came to set all people free. 2 (Human) Yesu, perfect child of God, is like us in all but sin. 3 (Godly) Grace of God in Yesu see, rich in God's humanity. 4 (Yesu) Yesu shares our hopes and joys, all our pains and poverty. 5 (Living) In Yesu there's love for all, love of God and neighbor too. 6 (Helper) Yesu gives the burdened rest; anxious ones, security. 7 (Teacher) Yesu helps us all to learn Wisdom's own simplicity. 8 (Brother) Yesu's loving grace and power bind us in one family. 9 (Savior) Comes to save and not condemn; lifts us up and sets us free. 10 (Our God) Now we give ourselves again, keep us yours eternally. 11 (Yesu) Alelaleluuya, allealeluuya. Topics: Faith Teaching Songs Languages: English Tune Title: HARARE

Glorious light has dawned

Author: C. C. Chinula; Tom Colvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #5 (1997) 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 Languages: English Tune Title: KUUNIKA

God grant that we may be transformed

Author: Tom Colvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #26 (1997) Lyrics: 1 God grant that we may be transformed, united all in one. A new community of love, by whom your will be done. 2 Release us from the power of pride, from selfishness us free. Bring us to that new life in Christ, of sharing willingly. 3 We'll sing together from our hearts, with joy made clear to all. We trust that as we walk with you you'll lift us when we fall. 4 This wisdom, hidden from the rich, is good news to the poor; God counts our wealth by how we share, not by how much we store. 5 Transform us all dear God we pray, and make your church be one, a sharing, loving fellowship, by whom your work is done. Topics: Songs of Transformation Languages: English Tune Title: TRANSFORMATION

God sends us the spirit

Author: Tom Colvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #28 (1997) 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 Languages: English Tune Title: NATOMAH

God, we pray in your sight

Author: Peter Thole; Helen Taylor; Tom Colvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #6 (1997) 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 Languages: English Tune Title: CHIUTA MUKUMANYA

God's home is here

Author: Tom Colvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #29 (1997) 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 Languages: English Tune Title: ST. ANDREW

Great Chiuta

Author: Tom Colvin; E. Chavura, d. 1940? Hymnal: LUW1997 #11 (1997) Lyrics: 1 Great Chiuta Gracious God who loves us all, gracious God who loves us all. 2 Mary's baby Gift of love to us from God, gift of love to us from God. 3 Christ was born Christ was born in Bethlehem, Christ was born in Bethlehem. 4 Welcome, Yesu Was the angels' joyful song, was the angels' joyful song. 5 Let us all sing Christ our Savior's born for us, Christ our Savior's born for us. 6 Liberation Christ was born to set us free, Christ was born to set us free. 7 Our peacemaker Bringing peace to humankind, bringing peace to humankind. 8 Savior Yesu Shows the Way of Life to us, shows the Way of Life to us. 9 Alleluya Praise the Babe of Bethlehem, praise the Babe of Bethlehem. Topics: Faith Teaching Songs Languages: English Tune Title: ALELUYA CHIUTA

He must die

Author: Tom Colvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #16 (1997) First Line: "He must die or all will perish" Lyrics: 1 "He must die or all will perish," jealous priests planned secretly; weak-kneed Pilate found him guilty, crucified him on a tree. 2 Jesu's mortal days were ended, Israel's hope seemed unfulfilled; back to life Christ cam triumphant, for God's love they had not killed. 3 Christ lives still so none need perish is the glory of our song; death and evil, our own doing, God in Christ has overcome. 4 Yesu's love in us will flourish when, by faith, we live Christ's way; we need never fear nor falter, for Christ walks with us each day. 5 Savior Yesu is now living, God with us eternally; tell the whole world, shout the good news, love has won the victory. Topics: Faith Teaching Songs Languages: English Tune Title: NJIRA YA CHIKONDI

Help us, Christ, to be peace-makers

Author: Tom Colvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #34 (1997) 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 Languages: English Tune Title: EVENING PRAYER

Humbly in your sight

Author: Tom Colvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #36 (1997) 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 Languages: English Tune Title: TIZA PANTAZI PINU

If it's peace you long for, friends

Author: Tom Colvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #35 (1997) Lyrics: 1 If it's peace you long for, friends, yet it still eludes you, true peace seek now from Yesu. 2 Lay your burdens at Christ's feet, fear and shame confessing, for Yesu is forgiving. 3 Standing by the powerless, justice for them seeking comes first in real peace-making. 4 Wars without and fears within, evil powers oppressing, will be o'ercome by loving. 5 Courage, friends, if loving meets fury set against you, for so it was with Yesu. 6 Gaining peace from making peace, self submerged in giving, will show our God is living. 7 Now walk free with head held high, let love liberate you, for peace is life in Yesu. Topics: Songs of Dedication and Service Languages: English Tune Title: MTENDERE

Just as a lamb is led

Author: Peter Z. Thole, d. 1950; Helen Taylor; Tom Colvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #22 (1997) First Line: Just as a lamb is led to the slaughter Lyrics: 1 Just as a lamb is led to the slaughter, so was our Savior, ours was the sin. 2 All through the night Christ prayed in the garden bowed in deep sorrow, ours was the sin. 3 Then on a cross, they nailed our dear Savior, there was Christ murdered ours was the sin. 4 High on that cross our Savior hung dying, low was Christ buried, ours was the sin. 5 Yesu our Savior rose after dying, death could not hold Christ, neither our sin. 6 Christ is the only glorious redeemer, Christ, who has saved us from all our sin. Topics: Solidarity in Suffering Languages: English Tune Title: MPONOSKI WHNE

Jesu, Jesu, fill us with your love

Author: Tom Colvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #43 (1997) 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 Languages: English Tune Title: CHEREPONI

Leap, leap my soul

Author: Tom Colvin; Peter Z. Thole, d. 1950 Hymnal: LUW1997 #37 (1997) Refrain First Line: God's Holy sonis near at hand Lyrics: Refrain: God's Holy Son is near at hand, the healing power in this our land, Yesu our Savior, Monarch of all. Christ has been sent to set us free, by faith in Christ we now can see; the darkness lightens, rejoice my soul. 1 Leap, leap my soul, leap, leap my soul, our God, has come to make us whole. Rejoice and sing, God is at hand, our Yesu reigns o'er every land. [Refrain] 2 Dance, dance my soul, dance, dance my soul, sing out, my heart, answer God's call. Yesu has come, God's word is clear, releasing all God's children here. [Refrain[ 3 Sing out my soul, sing out my soul, our peace has come, pardon for all. Christ rules this world, makes all things new, gives us fresh trust in friendship true. [Refrain] 4 Rejoice, my soul, rejoice my soul, the way is clear before us all. God wants us now and makes us one; God sets our feet this race to run. [Refrain] Topics: Songs of Dedication and Service Languages: English Tune Title: DUKA, DUKA

Let the world unite and sing

Author: Mawalera Tembo; HelenTaylor; Tom Colvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #7 (1997) 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 Languages: English Tune Title: CHARU CHOSE

Life of the world

Author: Tom Colvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #32 (1997) First Line: Life of the world, with you there's hope Lyrics: 1 Life of the world, with you there's hope, keeping us going with you. Life of the world, your life we seek, loving Yesu. 2 Light of the world, your way is clear, life is made bright by you. Light of the world, our way we see, loving Yesu. 3 Friend of the world, your way is joy, everyone counts with you. Friend of the world, we turn to you, loving Yesu. 4 Yesu our Hope, your way is peace, increase our faith in you. Yesu our Hope, may we make peace, loving Yesu. 5 Yesu our Power, you're in control, our lives are shaped by you. All of the world is in your hands, loving Yesu. 6 Yesu our Love, your name we praise, our hearts rejoice with you. We dedicate ourselves to you, loving Yesu. Topics: Songs of Transformation Languages: English Tune Title: TAMALE

Night has fallen

Author: Clement Scott; Tom Colvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #38 (1997) 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 Languages: English Tune Title: DZUWA LAPITA

Our troubles do abound

Author: Tom Colvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #25 (1997) Lyrics: 1 Our troubles do abound, but God is near. Our foes are all around: God, hear our prayer. 2 Though weak and poor, we pray, "dear God, be near." Our courage drains away; God, hear our prayer. 3 Our fears are not allayed; dear God, be near and hurry to our aid; God, hear our prayer. 4 But why should we be sad, when God is near? So let our hearts be glad; God, hear our prayer. 5 To all who cry to you, our God, be near, our hearts and minds renew; God, hear our prayer. Topics: Solidarity in Suffering Languages: English Tune Title: MBARE

Should we accept that evil means

Author: Tom Colvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #39 (1997) Lyrics: 1 Should we accept that evil means will evil powers deter? Should we believe the howls of hate that cloud our lives with fear? 2 Enfold us in your love, Yesu, and we shall be secure, for we shall love our foes as friends and fear shall be no more. 3 Your perfect love, which drives out fear will all our lives control; in every deed and word we shall fulfill our servant-role. 4 To live by love shall be our aim; peace shall be ours to share. Our openness, our joy, our faith will show whose friends we are. 5 Love is the Way among us here through Christ the source of Peace. Let reconciling love in us now cause the wars to cease. Topics: Songs of Dedication and Service Languages: English Tune Title: MARTYRDOM

Sing welcome to our Savior

Author: Tom Colvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #8 (1997) 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 Languages: English Tune Title: MUCHINDIKANI YESU

To loving Yesu, our dearest friend

Author: Tom Colvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #23 (1997) Refrain First Line: Sing out, my heart Lyrics: 1 To loving Yesu, our dearest friend, our hearts will ever sing; let us whose lives have been touched by Christ, our finest talents bring. Refrain: Sing out, my heart, Yesu is clearing for us the road. Sing out, my heart, Yesu is making us friends with God. 2 We have no right and we make no claim to favor from God's hand; but Yesu died and then rose again that with God we might stand. [Refrain] 3 Through Yesu we are put right with God, and clothed in love and peace; the saving presence of our God ensures that troubles cease. [Refrain] 4 See, peace and justice walk hand in hand when love and faith agree; by faith in Yesu and trust in love we'll walk in unity. [Refrain] Topics: Solidarity in Suffering Languages: English Tune Title: NDIMBE, NDIMBE

We may choose to walk

Author: Tom Colvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #33 (1997) First Line: We may choose to walk through this world alone Refrain First Line: Free to serve, we're free to serve Lyrics: 1 We may choose to walk through this world alone, seeking wealth or power, disdaining everyone. If some neighbors fall by the way or cry we may cross the road so that we pass them by. Refrain: Free to serve, we're free to serve, Christ has set us free to serve. Free to serve, we're free to serve, all in Christ are free to serve. 2 But that selfish choice leads to slavery, life is full of fear and light we cannot see. Christ has set us free, Christ has shown the way, loving, serving others brings us liberty. [Refrain] 3 Every neighbor see as a friend to love, every child in need should be a Christ to serve, for our unity in society is achieved by love, the love that sets us free. [Refrain] Topics: Songs of Dedication and Service Languages: English Tune Title: BOLGATANGA

We remember you, our Yesu

Author: Thomas Ngoma, d. 1940?; Helen Taylor; Tom Colvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #41 (1997) Lyrics: 1 We remember you, our Yesu, you who died for us on the cross, hear us now when we call to you. 2 We remember you, our Yesu, you who gave up your life in pain, setting free those who cry to you. 3 We remember you, our Yesu, when you give us this bread and wine to unite us as one in you. Topics: Songs of Dedication and Service Languages: English Tune Title: TIKUMBUKE IMWE

We're glad that we belong to you

Author: Tom Colvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #31 (1997) 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 Languages: English Tune Title: WINCHESTER OLD

What we have is freedom

Author: Tom Colvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #30 (1997) Lyrics: 1 What we have is freedom, slaves we are no longer, Christ has set us all free, now we call Christ "Savior." 2 Yesu shares the Spirit, who, by love, directs us, saving all creation, making peace with justice. 3 Victims of oppression, poverty or victory." those who stand by Yesu, strengthened by God's power. 4 Faith shouts out in triumph, "Christ has won the victory." Those who stand by Yesu share in Yesu's glory. 5 Let us use our freedom, all our neighbors loving, working with our Brother and God's world transforming. Topics: Songs of Transformation Languages: English Tune Title: UPULU

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

Author: Tom Colvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #15 (1997) 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 Languages: English Tune Title: NYOHENE

Yes bids us work for peace

Author: Tom Colvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #40 (1997) First Line: Yesu bids us work for peace and justice Lyrics: 1 Yesu bids us work for peace and justice, Christ's way. Yesu loves us dearly; Christ's work, Yesu leads us safely. 2 Yesu's way resounds with song and laughter, all one, Yesu loves us dearly; fearless, Yesu leads us safely. 3 Christ our strength and Christ our only glory, Yesu, Yesu loves us dearly; heads high, Yesu leads us safely. 4 If the darkness deepens we'll still trust Christ, fear not, Yesu loves us dearly; have faith, Yesu leads us safely. 5 Light and life receive from Savior Yesu, light now, Yesu loves us dearly; life now, Yesu leads us safely. 6 Love will be triumphant for God's people, God's way, Yesu loves us dearly; love wins, Yesu leads us safely. Topics: Songs of Dedication and Service Languages: English Tune Title: NCHITO YA YESU

Yesu born in Bethlehem

Author: Helen Taylor; Tom Colvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #12 (1997) Refrain First Line: Mother Mary laid him Lyrics: 1 Yesu born in Bethlehem was God come to earth. Holy messengers proclaimed the Good news of that birth. Refrain: Mother Mary laid him in a cattle stall, little baby Yesu, Savior of us all. 2 Sheperds watching o'er their sheep saw that vision bright; working in the fields they heard the singing in the night. [Refrain] 3 In the hills they left their lambs and their sleeping sheep; down they came to Bethlehem the new-born child to seek. [Refrain] 4 Let us all adore the Babe lying in the hay, Yesu, Savior of us all, born to us today. [Refrain] Topics: Faith Teaching Songs Languages: English Tune Title: KUBADWA KWA YESU

Yesu, our child lies dying

Author: Tom Colvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #24 (1997) First Line: Yesu, our child at home lies dying Lyrics: 1 "Yesu, our child at home lies dying. Nothing we've tried has brought her healing." So said Yairu to the Healer, prostrate pleading for their daughter. "Heal our child, Yesu, come with me, Yesu to our home. Save her now, Yesu, heal our child, Yesu, hear our prayer." 2 While on the way they heard a wailing, neighbors had gathered round in mourning. "Stop this weeping, she's just sleeping, I shall hear her," promised Yesu. "You cannot," they said, "she is dead," they said, "Do not mock." "Go outside," he cried, "Little girl, arise, take my hand." 3 Then hand in hand with Yesu walking, her life renewed, she started eating. He had healed her, Yesu saved her and restores her to her mother. "We have faith, Yesu, not enough, Yesu, give us more. We believe in you, we need healing too, hear our prayer." 4 "God, we have friends in search of healing, whom now we name before you kneeling. Healer Yesu, we beseech you and entreat you peace to give them. Heal their bodies now, heal their spirits now, and their minds. Let them be restored, make them whole, Yesu, hear our prayer." 5 "Peace, health and wholeness will be ours, God, when it is your will that is done, God. Keep us faithful, ever hopeful, always joyful, for we're with you. May our love, Yesu, be your love, Yesu, reaching out. Take us by the hand, then we'll always stand at your side." Topics: Solidarity in Suffering Languages: English Tune Title: YAYIRO

Yesu's calling

Author: Yesaya Ngurube; Helen Taylor; Tom Colvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #42 (1997) First Line: Yesu's calling, Yesu's calling all you mothers Lyrics: 1 Yesu's calling, Yesu's calling all you mothers, our Yesu, our Yesu who died here to save you, mothers, died to save you, Yesu died to save you, mothers. 2 Yesu calling, Yesu's calling all you fathers, our Yesu, our Yesu who died here to save you, fathers, died to save you, Yesu died to save you, fathers. 3 Yesu's calling, Yesu's calling all God's children, take heed now, and listen to our Savior who is calling, Yesu's calling, Yesu's calling all God's children. 4 Yesu's calling, Yesu calls us to abandon the evil, the evil road that we have taken gladly, choose the new way, leave behind the sin and blindness. 5 Shall we heed God? Shall we listen to God's calling through Yesu, who died that we might all receive God's blessing? Lead us, Yesu, lead us safely, keep us always. Topics: Songs of Dedication and Service Languages: English Tune Title: YESU AITANA

You who wait to see a king

Author: Tom Colvin Hymnal: LUW1997 #13 (1997) 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 Languages: English Tune Title: PLEYEL'S HYMN

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